I’m BAAAAAAACK!!!!
I’m in Toronto for about 3 weeks and then I’m leaving for Europe for 2 months (Portugal and Spain).
And yes, there’ll be more shopping and spending ๐ ๐
On that note,ย I figured I’d start off with a little post on what I bought while traveling around Asia for 5 weeks.
I’ll post more pictures on this blog, and on my The Everyday Minimalist blog as I go through and sort through the 19,000 photos I took.
Yes. 19 THOUSAND photos.
I basically recorded the whole trip. I need to sort through the photos to ones that I can show on a computer to people, and a selection to upload on the blogs.
To recap, we went to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau.
I didn’t buy much in Beijing, Shanghai or Macau, because the shopping was far better in Hong Kong and even Singapore.
Here is what I spent, a little over $1000 CAD. Ouch?
I would have spent more, had it not been for the lack of time in Hong Kong (argg we stayed too short of a time), and the fact that a LOT of stores in Singapore are all American/European. *sigh*
A little over half of it was spent on clothing, shoes, bags… really cool items I’d never find in Canada. ๐
The other half, went to my parents and siblings. I bought them whatever I thought they’d like, from scarves to interesting, non-North American books.
Oops — Forgot to add a dress up there ๐ That number should be: $1027.07
Now for the pictures…
This bag is made out of the softest linen ever, with a printed design. Made in Shanghai by decosterliving, they had a whole bunch of different patterns printed on the bag, and super soft blue handles.
AND.. it was only $150!!!!!!
I almost wanted to buy all the designs ๐
This bag is $30, made out of canvas, with an excellent weight and design. Bought it in Singapore from illuma.
I also got a silk butterfly scarf in Hong Kong:
And this GORGEOUS hand painted lotus scarf in Beijing. I paid a LOT of money for it (in their currency), about $60 CAD.
That said, it really is handpainted (I made her open 2-3 of them before I saw a design I liked without a flaw), and it is real silk. It feels amazing.
From the Jade Market in Hong Kong, to haggle for 4 necklaces.
Each cost about $7.50. I don’t really know if it’s a good price or not… but it’s less than what I would pay in Canada, so I’m happy.
(BF bought me the dark green jade one, 3rd from the left)
In Singapore, I also found this super cute Bambi necklace from Bugis Junction’s Red Dot area.
Cost about $30. A lot more than the other necklaces I paid for, but the weight is a nice hefty weight, and I really REALLY love the design.
Picked up some lambskin citron yellow flats from one of the millions of malls in Singapore, for about $70.
And at the chocolate schubar in Singapore’s Suntec city, I got these really awesome flats for about $70. I LOVE the design.
Woven electric blue against yellow? Yes please.
I also found this great silk-cotton blend dress in the walkway between Marina Square and Suntec City in Singapore.
I went back into the store, and this dress was totally sold out. Glad I bought it.. and on sale no less! $60.
Finally, at C.K. Tangs plaza, I found this super amazing honey cream for the hands for about $17. I also went back and bought the body butter for about $30.
I love it. May give it to my mom if she likes it (she loves hand cream).
That’s pretty much all I bought.
where can i find a pair of the blue and yellow woven flats?
it’s so odd to read about someone’s shopping trip in singapore as part of some holiday rather than as a ย nondescript daily activity, but it kinda makes me see my hometown in a new light.
(also, seeing you list all the places you bought stuff from I can’t help but wonder whether you went to places like far east plaza or marina bay – those are the best shopping places, i promise
Cute! Love those. I like the silk lotus scarf. So gorgeous. I love oriental visuals. ๐
I love how excited you get for these things.ย I can’t relate to the stuff, but I relate to the excitement!ย Looking forward to some of those photos of yours.
Love the canvas bag and necklaces.ย Have a great time in Europe.ย
good finds! You were so near me! I live around that area. Could’ve so totally bumped into you in Singapore ๐
Maybe we DID bump into each other ๐
Welcome back Ms. Fashionista!
Hope you enjoy Europe just as much!!
Thank you! ๐ I will love Europe far more.
Nice buys! Looks/sounds like you had an amazing time! I LOVE the first bag and that dress! So beautiful!ย
I had a decent time. It was a good experience and if I had known what I know
now, I would have planned the trip differently. Notes to come!
Everything is fabulous! I think my favorite is the turquoise necklace (perhaps because it’s summer) and thenย those scarves. Not only will you remember the wonderful place when you use or wear one of these lovely items, but now when someone compliments you on one of these, you can thank them and mention that you picked it up in one of those faraway places. Have fun in Europe!
EXACTLY! A souvenir I can wear ๐
Not too bad considering how long your trip was, but seeing $1K spent hurts no matter what. I’m trying to visit Okinawa and Tokyo this year. Sweet mother of god, I don’t know how I’ll survive spending only $1K on shopping. Pray for me!
I love all your goodies though, the deer charm, necklaces, and scarves are so PRETTY!
If I went to Japan, I’d be out $3000, I’m sure. I —-love—– Japan and
(almost) everything about the culture.
I looove LOVE that dress!!! So beautiful!
That stripey dress is fab! Nice decision!
gosh i love the 2nd bag and the silk scarf. gorgeous@!
I pet the lotus scarf at night. ๐
That dress is SO CUTE. I also love the necklaces. And honey scented handcream? SIgn me up!ย
I want to eat my hand cream sometimes. It REALLY smells like honey.
That dress makes me feel so SO pretty. It fits me like it was tailored for
my body.
You have THE BEST taste. I adore everything.
Thanks!! ๐
So many beautiful items!! Love the lambskin flats the best!!
It’s one of my favourite pairs
Everything is fantastic, I want it all. I really love those yellow flats and the linen bag.
It’s an unexpected, beautiful colour! The bag is amazing.
I LOVE everything, but especially the scarves… all beautiful!!
That Bambi necklace is adorable!ย
I can’t wait to wear it!