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Sunday, April 27, 2008

WoOhOo ... Shopping Spree again!

Saturday (April 26) was claimed to be a stress-free day by Princess Rachel!! Hooray!
It has been a busy month and more coming up next. Workload drives me crazy sometimes.

Therefore, it is always great to have a weekend getaway to release stress once in a while.
"In an online article, it mentioned that we do need a certain amount of stress in our lives, so it's more a case of stress management and not stress elimination. However, what each individual considers stressful depends on many factors, including your personality, general outlook on life, problem-solving abilities, and social support system." - ezin article

What else better than spending time flipping through nice clothings in the stores if you are stress, ladies?!

It has been a while not being actively involve with the new fashion trends due to the cold season and laziness. Therefore, I am going to break my routine activity of staying home every weekend. I am ready to bring back the nature to my life by traveling (shopping, pay a visit to the local bookstores, & teaing time) and socializing with friends.

I love spring and summer a lot! Bright, sunny day and warm weather are always associated with me. That might be a reason why I prefer sunflower and white lily than red roses. Furthermore, with nice weather and flower blossom season, it may cheer up everyone on earth! Don't you think it is great?

To continue with good mood, I decided to do some shopping at Soho (stands for South of Houston) and also around 34th Street Herald Square before meeting with old friends (Ming Kuan, Paris and Wesley) for Korean Dinner.

* Fashion *

First stop: SoHo > EXPRESS
Place where I bought my new denim mini skirt and a dressy skirt for work. Love them!

Taken from Express.com

SoHo > ZARA > White Blazer

SoHo > Nine West > Navy Leather Covered Heels

Taken from Ninewest.com

SoHo > MNG > Turquoise Tank Top

34th St > Ann Taylor Loft > Petite Black Sweater

Manhattan Mall > Charlotte Russe > Red Silk Dress (Good Deal)

* Food Section *

Koryodang, Inc. - Korean Bakery

Fruit Shaved Ice

Green Tea Shaved Ice - aka. PatBingSoo in Korean

The shaved ice was nice...but it is pricey!! It costs $9 for a bowl of shaved ice... asking for too much...However, the environment is good. IT is a good place to hang out with, just to make sure you have extra budget for that month =p

Photo taken from koryodang.com

Finally...

Dinner at Seoul Garden, K-Town 32nd St. (Photo taken from yelp.com)

Seafood Soon Tofu (Seafood Soup)
& never forget to order their Jap Chae (Stir Fried Glass Noodles with Vegetable) !!!

I was exhausted by the time I reached home...tOo much of walking for the day. Hehe...
Time to take a rest and continue next time.

Bye ~

Friday, March 21, 2008

Rewards for myself!

People need to be rewarded for their hard works and recognition is a motivator (not only from others, most importantly, by themselves)!

As usual, I went to shopping after work just now. Sometimes, I really enjoy shopping alone…but only during day time. I myself also wonder why I feel so unsecured to go home alone at night. Therefore, I will usually get back to my apart before the day gets dark.

I saw a clothing shop is having sales on the way to the subway station at 34^th Street, Manhattan. Unfortunately, it will be closing down soon. Well…this is not the only shop closing down in Midtown Manhattan. In fact, there are many clothing shops in Fashion District closing down one-by-one. Will these caused by the poor market performance in recent year? Or it is getting more competitive to stay strong in the fashion world?!

My personal opinion is both factors affected the retail sales. Plunging stock market, credit crisis, home mortgage issues, higher crude oil trading costs, higher inflation rate, weaker currency rate, higher CPI, lower employment rate, etc… all are contributing to the poor market performance which in turn reduce the sales in market. Conservative, less aggressive consumers would rather save more money for future than spending extra money in the market. Even aggressive consumers lower down their spending yet still maintaining their usual lifestyle. It reduces the volatility and prosperity of the market. Hence, consumers spending less amount of money on unnecessary stuffs, especially clothing and vacations.

Owners in the fashion market are not only affected by the prosperity of the market. They are also important for them to stay strong and tough in the fashion world. Weaker players will be kicked out of the market and stronger new comers will be the upcoming next players in the market. This is a basic rule in every business. Only new, creative, imaginative, consumer friendly, updated business will get to stay on the line. In order to survive in the market, they have to be creative in managing their business and then to attract buyers/customers. Good Luck!

Before the store is closing out, I managed to get myself a pair of cute and spring-feel sandals. I like the design and also the painting on the sandals, One of the “must-have” in Spring! =)

Shopped happily and went home for dinner!

Below is part of my old collection:

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Devil Wears Prada ---> Ordinary Working Lady Wears Prada version

As usual, I took a train to Manhattan Midtown this morning. You will not surprise to see people reading books/magazines/newspapers, listening to Apple Ipod, playing PS game, having breakfast, chit-chatting, sleeping, day-dreaming, make-up, and CHANGING HEELS/SHOES for work!

Yes, I saw a lady wearing PRADA heels in the train! I wondered how much a pair of PRADA heels cost?! Here is my solution: