Here is a mini-post to keep you guys a little less bored, although I think some readers will get pretty bored with haul posts. Anyway, I always wanted to try one of these posts under the influence of the mass fashion and beauty haul videos I watch on youtube :)
SO LET'S GET STARTED! :D (disclaimer: quality might suck because all were taken under terrible lighting and with the iPhone. Me and my excuses.)
First, my H&M haul.
You guys have no idea how ecstatic I was to see H&M in Zeil, Frankfurt, since the clothes in H&M are the cheapest around the country (no kidding). The rest of the clothing stores are mainly branded or exlcusive designer clothes. So for a poor woman, H&M is a haven.
I fell in love with this watercolour floral printed shirt since I first laid my eyes on it.
Floral naysayers can laugh all they want and call it granny-like, but when worn properly, this blouse can do wonders.
The floral motif is symmetrical, very baroque-like, and the print is a trend that is gonna be huge for SS 2013, trust me. Oh, it also adds a little spice to a boring white shirt.
Haven't 'fashionistas' gotten enough of plain white shirts already?
Next, I got ANOTHER skirt (i know i know) to add to my collection. I adore the crochet and the cobalt, it is like a match made in heaven. I also like how it reaches to only about two inches above my knee, not another slutty skirt that rides all the way up my thighs. It is also a cute basic that I can wear anything with. (well, almost everything)
THIS. The best buy EVER. I saw the exact same design in a blogshop store at Bugis and desperately wanted it coz it looked so chic, but it cost 50 dollars, and I wasnt ready to part with my money just yet. Then a few months later, I saw it, and (to put it in a corny way), I knew it was fate ;) And only at around 35SG bucks! How cool is that!
Next, I visited Orsay, pretty much a high street brand meant for working adults, but I just tried my luck there and struck gold.
Ok, I know this picture looks awful BUT this pair of jeans has become one of my favourites next to my ripped denim ones.
It looks kinda greyish white here but it actually has a beautiful vintage floral print on it which I cannot get enough of, and printed jeans are all in rage these days.
I saw this on the sale rack and jumped at the last pair in my size and voila! It fit like a glove. It also has a 'worn-in' kind of fit if you get what I mean. It isn't all stiff and uncomfortable, feels a little bit like jeggings instead of jeans.
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I think I am cobalt blue obssessed. This sweater is really fuzzy and cozy to wear, and I also bought one in black. Then when I tried it on I realised they were different, and felt quite cheated. But all's good, I love both.
This sweater in particular is a bit cropped and boxy, so it is very slimming. You rarely find one that suits our awfully hot weather like this too.
Moving on, my make up haul. Now that I have learnt to use make up, it is certainly not good for my pocket lmao. But, I have a really specific taste when it comes to make up, so that should save quite a bit. I have already past the experimental stage in terms of what I like (like colours and stuff).
Maybelline Gel Liner in Black Chrome,
Mac Matte Lipstick in Russian Red,
NYX Full Coverage Concealer,
NYX Felt Tip Liner in Black,
and Claire's Makeup Set (the pretty box that the black things are stitting on)
Eyeliners have become part of my life, and I love gel liners the most, mainly coz I dont make as many mistakes with them as liquid liners. (super bad experience with the liquid liner from NYX, never wanna visit it ever again).
Okay, I kinda lied when I said I am past my experimental stage, because I have never used felt tip liners before, but I dont regret buying it at all. Super easy to use and quite precise as well.
Finally, I have found THE red lipstick for me. I have always loved the packaging for MAC lipsticks compared to any other makeup brand, and the range of colours available is also really suited to my taste.
I'm probably gonna use this lipstick for many years to come, since it is not only in the right shade, but also matte, and it is really hard to come off, compared to other lipsticks I have tried on.
How do you like the casing for this makeup set? Super pretty isn't it?
I bought this because it is only 20 bucks and the colour palette was the best (imo).
There are so many different eyeshadows for me to play with, can't wait. :)
Oh, and as for the pigmentation, it surprisingly isn't too bad at all, much better than the eyeshadow my mum bought in Korea.
(I bought the one in black packaging for Yee Hwa for her birthday and she loved it hahaha.)
If anyone wants to know (I highly doubt so though) what I now smell like, this is it.
This is actually bought at the Changi Airport duty-free shop, my mum got it for me as a Christmas gift.
I went around the shop smelling all the perfumes till I couldnt smell any difference between each of them, and the only perfumes that caught my nose was this and Miss Dior.
I chose Dior Addict in the end because the smell was feminine, and yet not too girly, and gives a hint of sophistication as well. I also like that it is not overpowering. I just wish it came in a nicer bottle.
The Miss Dior's scent was way too light and girly for my taste but it had a really pretty packaging.
Finally, accessories. My main goal for this trip was to buy more silver accessories, but I not only didnt buy any silver accessories, I hardly bought accessories at all! Surprising, considering my great love for them. The main reason for this was the price, I thought that Singapore and eBay sells many quirkier accessories for a lot less. Anyway....
My Zara Tiger face Choker and a multiple portrait bracelet, if that's what you call them.
The choker was probably one of my best finds. Though a little pricey, I have never seen such an interesting (and un-tacky) statement piece, unlike many other loud pieces that supposedly stand out but are just plain garish.
Yeah, it has fake bling and it is really big, but has so much potential.
(I wore this to Cinderella, photos on facebook)
Another little treasure I found, how cute is this bracelet?
The intricate details of the mini-paintings and frames as well as the tarnished gold-brass colour of the base makes it look like it came right out of the neo-gothic churches there!
Whoops, I forgot to include the shoes. How could I?? I spent the most money on it :X
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A gold pair of pumps, a red pair of pumps and another red pair of pumps.
They were all bought in the same store, called Street.
(Lemme tell you, Street sells the trendiest shoes at the cheapest price, and it is a definite must go if you are in Europe (Leipzig and Hannover))
The gold pair is the second pair of sparkly shoes that I have got, first being my half-heel-half-flats pair from Korea. I do prefer this pair though because of the higher heel.
I got the simple red pumps at 20 Euros (it was on offer) and it turned out to be my favourite pair. I didnt take a picture of the heel but it is a block heel at around 5 inches.
The platform heel at the front makes it super easy to walk in (way easier than the strappy ones I bought at Kiyo, killed my feet after 15 minutes of brisk walking)
The red ones with the bow has a cork heel and platform, with matching coloured bows, making it perfect for Spring and Summer season.
[WHICH BTW, reminds me of the time when I stepped into the store and there was a sales guy that was CUTE AS HELL (lol getting so excited just talking about this). About 190cm tall with sexy blue-green eyes and a pretty hot bod.
As I went up to pay, I think I had a pretty troubled look on my face coz he asked," Hi, how may I help you? Is there anything you need?"
So I told him that I couldnt decide between the two red pairs that I wanted to buy.
Somehow or another, it started becoming a long conversation about Singapore's weather and his city Leipzig and how I should enjoy myself.
Anyway, it was really enjoyable and I was pretty pumped up after that lol. I wish I had taken a photo with him but unfortunately my phone was out of battery and I was too self conscious. (I think I would have looked awful beside him anyway, my hair was in an absolute mess that day -.-)]
PHEW! I have reached the end of my haul, hope you enjoyed it. Please do wait for my actual Germany post, you won't regret it ;) See ya next time guys :)
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