shoppity shop

Spent a wonderful day walking along Orchard Road today. With a task list in hand and armed with my birks, I trooped down to the mecca of shopping centres today.

First stop was Tanglin Mall, where I finally managed to visit Tatty Marsh, harbinger of Cath Kidston *droooool* and other English goodness. Felt as if I was transported back to London for a while, except that the bag I was eyeing was out of stock. *meep* Tanglin Mall felt like Great World City, the one-stop-shop for the residents nearby. I bought a mug to placate myself since the bag wasn't available.

Walked what felt like a kilometre in the blazing hot sun towards Ion, to have takopachi and macha tea for lunch. Seems like Gindaco has improved somewhat since the last time I went there. At least the octopi were not too overcooked :P

Having filled my tummy, I waltzed off to Tangs to survey their range of bridal shoes. Unforch it wasn't to my liking. All the bling bling nearly blinded me and I realised that perhaps making a custom shoe would be cheaper than buying from Tangs. Ah well. Anyway I wanted to look at potential bridesmaids dresses at Martina Pink and was stopped by a lady from Benefit Cosmetics. Got myself a mini makeover and was quite amazed that I looked alright with eyeshadow, eye liner and mascara. Hohohoho and my eyes seemed to have enlarged 1.5x its normal size. :P Would seriously consider going straight to Benefit once I get the occasion for it. heehee *kaching!* Took me quite a while to get used to my looks, but I realised I looked fresher with the natural make up on :D

So anyway, spent quite a while rummaging through Tangs. Found some lovely dresses, but all were waaaaaaaay out of my budget. Ah well. Perhaps finding a dressmaker would be a better option.

After Tangs and feeling quite financially drained, I took a train down to Robinsons to look at their selection of bridal shoes too, but nothing stood out for me. All well, the search continues.

Norman's birthday present was also much too expensive for me, so gotta find a Plan B. Perhaps a $10 plate of fried rice would be more than sufficient since he's missing local food. Kekekekekeke :Þ