Confession of an e-shopaholic

Not sure if the term e-shopaholic existed or not. Whatever it is, here's my confession: I enjoy finding and shopping on great bargains, whether they are vintage or pre-loved items. About a week or so, I came across with 'bundle'. Never thought I could come across online bundle. This was a serendipitous find. What could be a greater bargain, when vintage dress you like or any items are on sale. Yes, S.A.L.E. That just hit my Achilles' heel. I guess, I need not tell the rest of the story.....

Received parcels from My Reject Shop and Rara Vintage on the same day. Yay!!

My favourite dresses to add into current collection

Now I am really on shoestring budget or ikat perut for a very long period. Is it worth it? I think so.

Two-hour backstage crew

It has been a long time that I have not stepped into the backstage of a runway. The last time I involved in backstage of a fashion show was about 2005, when I was working with Kapas Couture.

I am lucky to be given an opportunity to assist with a mini bridal show on last Friday. That Special Occasion showcased eleven beautiful bridal gowns. See how the dresses were beautifully beaded in the first photo.

Wanna know what happens at backstage? Well, crew members help models to change - to hand in the dress, help with the buttons or zip etc. Before the models step out, the make up artist and designer check the models to ensure everything is in place and perfect. Sound easy? But in reality, it can be stressful, especially to ensure each model is changed on time.

Overall, it was a good experience and fun thing to do. At least it was something out of my daily routine.

Note: Apologies for the poor quality of photos. The photos were taken using mobile camera phone.

Que Sera, Sera

Today's entry is not totally about fashion as per se. It is about a little incident before Chinese New Year holiday.

I have been eying a turquoise necklace for couple of weeks already. It was on sale and it was quite cheap. For the first two times when I checked out the necklace, it was still on the shelf. However, I did not get it during my second visit to the store. The reason was I have to many necklaces and I do not think I need another one although it was a different colour from the ones I have. I said to myself, if I came for the third time and the necklace is still on the shelf, I would buy it.

One day before going back to Ipoh for Chinese New Year, my friend from work and I went to a nearby mall to shop. Actually I was accompanying her to shop for some items for Chinese New Year performance on Friday. We went into the shop which sells the turquoise necklace I have my eyes on. "Oh gosh, it's still here," I said to myself. The necklace was sort of waiting for me to purchase and take it home. Without thinking any further to debate whether to buy or not, I picked it up and headed to the cashier to pay.

There is a saying in Chinese, if it belongs to you, it will be yours. If it is not, it would not be yours. I wonder, that incident involved only a necklace, what about in other contexts? Job opportunities special one, hitting jackpot or lottery? In bigger context, is this what they called fate, luck or just purely coincidences?