Fashion, though not secondary to my nature, still ranks high up among my interests. Keeping up with the latest trends, putting pieces together, browsing through fashion catalogs and magazines then, sifting through heaps and piles of clothes for cheap alternatives, give me the same satisfaction as accomplishing a task, a fun one. Different, quirky and sultry define my sense of style. It's an expression of the many things I can't or refuse to say, and a compensation to my infrequent timidity. Contrary to popular assumption, shopping only comes occasionally and it's not some ritual done every paycheck or every changing season. I LOVE clothes as much as I LOVE window shopping. Most pieces I wear are already combination of clothes already sitting inside my ONE, STANDARD-SIZED closet. I am not big on BRANDS either, some of them are overrated or overpriced anyway. Like what my Mom always say, "It's not about what you wear, it's HOW you wear it!" So whether shopping through Rodeo Drive or the next unknown boutique, I operate under these set of "Shopping Commandments" straight from Sinai.
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1. Thou Shall Buy The Basics, meaning basic colored shirts, tank tops, pants, skirts, that "little black dress" and jewelries. Why? Because they never go out of style and I can pair them up with anything on any casual day. And yes, works very well during fashion emergencies. But don't get me wrong though, purchasing at least one eccentric piece of clothing/accessory occasionally brings that unique sense of style and makes boring outfits "pop." A smart shopper avoids paying for a piece that will only last a season or two, or worse, could only be worn once. So basic, versatile clothes comes top on that shopping list!
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2. Thou Shall Look Out For the Latest Fashion Trends. "Look Out" not purchase. Realistically, not every outfit can be worn right off the runway. I'd pick a certain piece or two in the latest trends - is it the colors, the cut, the fabric, the pattern, the accessory, before finally translating it to a sui generis stilus, an outfit completely my own.
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3. Thou Shall Not Judge The Store By The Window Display Or The Lack Thereof. I must admit, I have broken this rule more than once because really, I've seen some displays that puts the fashion industry to shame. But, kitschy window displays fail to scare me off, for underneath that facade may lie that gem - a jaw-dropping outfit and/or the best deals not found anywhere else! So when time calls for it, no clothing store goes unnoticed!
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