Gypsy girl
This is exactly what happens when I go shopping: I see something I like, I check for colour variations and then I check its price tag, holding my breath since I’ve decided 10 seconds ago that I couldn’t leave the store without buying every colour available. It’s not surprising that I am one of those people who fall prey to bargains. You don’t say no to pretty things when they’re cheap and come in colours that would complement my almost monochromatic wardrobe.
Even if they aren’t exactly cheap, this is the best time to get a sugar rush (can I recommend a small cone of ice-cream?) and let your mind play tricks on you. Don’t worry darling, your bank account has more money than you think. Buying that extra pair of shoes isn’t going to change the numbers drastically. And your mother will never find out as long as you get the credit card bill from the letterbox before she does. Your pulse will quicken once you’ve signed for the shoes and when you carry them with you on the train home, you feel a strange sense of fulfillment. Savour it, it won’t last long.
Since I am no longer earning my own keep and my love life is a barren wasteland, I can’t afford nor bribe a foolish man into buying me expensive shoes. No worries, actually. I’ll just keep finding cheap designer rip-offs. My Forever21 chunky heels are an amazing combination of ugly/beautiful and I’m pretty sure they were inspired by this pair of miu miu platforms. J’adore <3 Of course, the most blatant shoe rip-off in this entry would be my fake Ferragamos lol. They aren't exact copies (I prefer it that way) and I couldn't decide between the black or gray so I bought them both!
I have new rings too, don't they look like cracked speckled eggs? Again, I couldn't choose between the coral or the turquoise so...don't you see the distinct pattern here lol? Currently having a rekindled love affair with my tilkah bracelet, I can’t decide what it reminds me of: reptilian scales or a costume prop from Xena the Warrior Princess. I bought it on my birthday but it’s very heavy so it isn’t the best accessory to wear to school when you’re expected to take down a flurry of notes.
Sadly, my shopping/eating adventures in Singapore are drawing to an end. My heart grows uneasy whenever I am reminded that I only have two weeks left before I am due back in a country I don’t call home. It is natural for people to link studying overseas as something fun, prestigious even and while I would never trade this experience for anything in the world, leaving your family, your things behind is the most bittersweet feeling. Sometimes I feel like a gypsy; always moving around in places never been, forging beautiful memories but never truly belonging. I don’t feel particularly attached to Singapore, to be honest. Sure, I was born and raised here but I find it a little too stifling, too safe. Still, there is an eminent sense of familiarity that draws me back whenever I’m away.
I don’t know if I’m meant to call Singapore home forever but for the moment, this is home and that is good enough.
Don’t go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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February 5th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
I have to bb ;__;
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February 5th, 2011 at 9:39 pm
can’t wait for JULY then T___T. btw your second para sounds so Shopaholic/Green Scarf lol.
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February 5th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Except I’m more dangerous than her because I don’t believe in freezing my credit cards LOL.
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I love the flats! So pretty, the gray one especially!
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February 8th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Thank you, I’m currently using the black ones – saving the gray for Melbourne!
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I love the rings and bracelet!
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February 8th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Yay, thanks! Actually I can’t tell if it’s a cuff or a bracelet but whatever, it’s the same to me lol.
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Oh man, I love those heels so much! I think I’ll stick to Aerosoles though, at least I can count on those to be comfortable. I love that picture of the rings, I thought they were candy at first hehe. oh! which reminds me, I don’t think you were blogging when I bought that dragon ring, but it might be something you’d be interested in seeing
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February 8th, 2011 at 9:56 am
Hey I’ve read that entry on your blog, your ring is very cool! You know I’ve never tries shoes from Aerosoles before, are their flats pretty?
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February 9th, 2011 at 9:47 am
I think they are
They place comfort over style though, which is just something to keep in mind when you shop there. I like their heels a lot.
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Oooh, I love your chunky heels. So pretty!
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February 8th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Thank you Lenny, they’re kinda hard to photograph though – the camera makes them fat if that makes sense lol.
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do i spy ferragamo’s
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February 8th, 2011 at 10:16 am
FAKE ONES HAHA!
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Love the grey faux-Ferragamos! And I’m with you on the not-total-replica thing. I was eyeing a pair myself the last time I headed to KL, but backed out last minute when I entered this shop at Sungei Wang Plaza which had ripoffs of all the brands/designs you could ever think of! Right down to the Louboutins and Miu-Mius, I did a dramatic 360-degree “omuhhgawwwd” turn and left. Haha!
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February 8th, 2011 at 10:22 am
OMG I think I know which store you’re talking about! Is it on the ground floor? There’s a particular shop that sells a lot of fake designer bags, not sure about the shoes but erk what a turn-off!
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Super late comment… When are you heading back to Melbourne?? I knew it was sometime in February but I’ve forgotten ^^;; Also, LOVE your Ferragamo look-a-likes – they’re soooo cute! I’m always looking for cute flats I can actually stand/walk in (my feet are a mess T_T;) so I’m super jealous. =P Love the rings too – really cute! I never really wear rings because they get in the way of putting on and taking off gloves in lab, but I love seeing them on other people. =)
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February 8th, 2011 at 10:33 am
I’m heading back on the 20th T___T NOOOOOO I DON’T WANNA LEAVE. Thank you Cat! It’s okay if you can’t wear rings often because you have an amazing collection of cute earrings and necklaces <3 <3 OH AND THAT KERO WATCH LOL!
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Loving the revamped look, babe!
No worries, my love life is much worst so take solace in that, haha!
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The pictures look so pretty! I especially love the ones with the rocks in them
OMG. Those flats are too cute. I saw this really uber cute pair of flats a while back, but they didn’t have my size. I was so upset
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hi where did you buy those cute flats? thanks
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February 11th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
I bought them at Bugis Village, can’t remember the shop name sorry but it’s somewhere near the entrance. Thank you for reading
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those Ferragamos lookalikes are amazing! really classy! you got them in singapore? may i know from where please!
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March 2nd, 2011 at 5:56 am
Hey Esther! Yep, those shoes were from Singapore and I bought them from Bugis Street (IKR who would’ve thought?) I can’t remember the shop name but it’s closer to the entrance.
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