No more about the food, and it's all about the shopping, and my prizes. I don't think it's going to be a long entry, but i'm sure it will really make u look forward to going to Bangkok. Yes, it's shopping heaven.
The craziness about bags
Contrary to Popular belief, NO, i didn't buy like 20 bags. I only got 3 bags. And i'm hitting myself for buying so little!!! I saw one that's sooo nice but i didn't buy it... and i didn't even know why i didn't. Argh!
U see bags everywhere in Bangkok, be it the outstreets, or shopping centers. But, u have to know what kind works the best for u.
The chocolate color bag is bought at a random temporary-set up store nearby the open-air massage place. It cost 180 Baht = SGD 8.10. If u buy something like that in Singapore, it would have cost you like SGD 16.90 even at Bugis.
The purple one and the dark yellow color one (special mention: it has a D&G tag, hahahaha) is bought from a bag shop on the top level of MBK, each costing 199 Baht = SGD 9.05. In Singapore, you can buy such bags at a minimal of SGD 25.90 at Bugis.
The Clothings, Mamamiaaaaa....
These clothings are grouped here, because they are found at the same place: the outstreets nearby the Baiyoke Sky Hotel area. And, i haven't even finish shopping at that place yet!
The blue, pink and black tops cost 180 Baht = SGD 8.10. Which means that each piece is only SGD 2.70!
This brown and Yellow color tops are my favorite as they are comfortable and make me look good. They cost 250 Baht for 2 pieces = SGD 11.30 for 2 pieces.
And i think if i ever see it in Singapore, i will have to buy at like.. at least SGD 20 for each piece??
This white color top is one special one, as its material is similar to those that babies wear, which has very small holes and is very airy and loose-fitting. Bought at Platinum for 150 Baht = SGD 6.80.
The other 4 tops (yes there's 4 tops there, i believe u will miss the black one) are bought at Separpun (??), where it's quite a distance from Baiyoke area. Feels like a gigantic Pasar Malam that stretches across a lot of roads. Oh, it's where i saw the fried scorpions and other exotic eats.
The grey top comes with some metallic pattern and cost at 180 Baht = SGD 8.10 and is comfortable and look good (though i haven't really wore it out yet)
The black one comes with white spiral patterns and cost at 180 Baht = SGD 8.10. It's also one of my favorite tops, because it makes me look slim and hide my fats well. Haha.
The blue army-inspired top is about 120 Baht = SGD 5.45 is bought from the same store that i got this extraordinary green-blue top which cost 180 Baht = SGD 8.10.
Be mindful that when u are at Separpun, you need to bring out your bargaining skills to use. Actually, u should do that when u are in the outstreets too.
This was a last minute purchase on my last day in Bangkok at Platinum. It's extremely comfortable and the best part? It only cost 80 Baht = SGD 3.60. And i never regretted it. I've worn this top like at least 3 times already!
The Most comfortable bottoms. Yes it's so comfortable that i wished i could have bought many more back. Ended up i only got 2. Chey. Bought 2 pieces at the outstreets for 160 Baht = SGD 7.20
Crazy about accessories......
Gals, get ready to screammmmmm.....
There's so many accessories in Bangkok that you will literally be able to get something from there, be it the outstreets or the shopping centers. Accessories will cost between 35 Baht (SGD 1.50) - 135 Baht (SGD 6.10). Special mention is the watch (yeah, alas, the one and only watch), it's so nice, and it cost only 100 Baht (SGD 4.50)..... Which i believe i will see it in Bugis selling for SGD 5.
I saw the same watch a few shops down the road at 75 Baht (SGD 3.40). I nearly fainted.
Lesson Learnt: Walk a few shops before coming to a decision on where to buy. U can get a better deal with a few more price checks.
At the most bottom u see a few colored necklaces yah? I got it near to Pratunam at 100 Baht (SGD 4.50) for 6 pieces! *Scream!!!
Ladies, the next one up is not to be missed.
Crazily abundance of earrings!! I got it at Indra Square at a shop that sells accessories. U may not notice, but there's 12 pairs inside the box. These 12 pairs cost a whooping 120 Baht = SGD 5.45. So each is about SGD 0.45.
Bugis sells such at 3 pairs for SGD 5.
I'm mad, yes i am. MAD about earrings.
Crazy about Cosmetics
If i'm not wrong, the prices (estimated) are:
a) Lip gloss - 60 Baht (SGD 2.70)
b) Loose Powder - 80 Baht (SGD 3.60)
c) Cheek blusher - 50 Baht (SGD 2.27)
d) Fake Eyelashes - 50 Baht (SGD 2.27)
Blocking my eyes from the scorching sun
Cool Eh? It cost 100 Baht.
My craziness about shoes is satisfied here
And yes, the shoes here are really crazy.
The 3 pairs of shoes from the left cost 99 Baht (SGD 4.50) each. And they are the culprits that cause my luggage to be overweight. Haha.
Slippers cost 75 Baht (SGD 3.40) at Diamond Center push cart.
Comfy and furry slippers at 100 Baht (SGD 4.50) and sandals at 150 Baht (SGD 6.80)
Slip-ins from Outstreet, 100 Baht (SGD 4.50)
And my most expensive shoes that i bought there...
Shoes that looks very much like Puma's. My most expensive purchase during the whole Bangkok trip. Bought it at 650 Baht = SGD 29.50.
Which i bargained it down from 950 baht (SGD 43.10).
I love its texture and its color.
*****
In closing, i think this whole trip is really satisfying. And i'm looking forward to the next Bangkok Shopping trip. Not to forget the massages and the food.
And i'm still a shopping princess at heart. Maybe i'll get 'promoted' to the queen the next time i go there. =)
For ladies only: Lingerie there is good. Opt for those that cost at last 59 Baht (SGD 3) each, that's my advise to you. =)
PS: School of Theology will be 5.5 months for 2009. Woohoo!!!! I'm so happy. Can't stop raving about it!!
1 comment:
Hi jenna,
Thanks for all the tips on Bangkok. I am planning to travel there but am abit worried about the quality of the products in the long run.
Did the shoes last more than the first walk around town?
Kind regards
Mo
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