So I've finally mustered up the courage to blog. I was too engrossed watching Pokemon X/Y gameplays on Youtube! It's the only way to make up for the fact that I can't play the game myself. Ugh. Why did I remind myself of this misery?
Anyway! What am I here for? I am here for you.
I'd spent yesterday hunting down flea markets in town area. Is it town? Idk. I think that's what they call it. I'd like to call it NS22. Though I met Pearl, Farizah and Shushan at NS23... Hmmm I'm not sure, I'm not a town ghost.
I decided to wear some pieces from my makeshift wardrobe that hadn't had opportunity to see the daylight; this tribal top [which I only wanted to wear once the trend has died down] and these wedges boots shit with laces which I bought online for $5. Of course, since I've decided that jeans will be my best friends forever, I paired these with my black skinnies. Walah! An outfit out of my box, yet still in touch with my original taste.
I was still overshadowed though. Pearl came in this white chiffon top with metal-tipped collars, and these burgundy shoes similar to those type that dolls always have on. Overshadowed as always, but it's okay, I still felt like I was glowing in my own shine (':
It was originally supposed to be all 7 of us, and then it went down to 5 because Siying and Sabrina couldn't join us, and then Asleah couldn't make it due to emergency, until it narrowed down to just the 4 of us. Pearl couldn't stay long because she's from La Salle and she has tons of artsy fartsy assignments thrown onto her which had to be completed within tight deadlines.
Our first stop? Scape's flea market. Farizah was looking for phone covers but we also managed to browse around a bit. Damn. Too many stuff that I did want. But of course, they were over my budget. Also, the fact that these pieces are super mainstream. And it also did not help that there were many tops which were perfect, fucking perfect, if it wasn't for the fact that they were fucking cropped.
I was also looking for belts, because I really love the one Shushan lent me, it's so versatile. But she wanted it back so she helped me look for similar pieces. Saw this booth with a few that I considered, but I changed my mind when the China vendor gave this fucking rude treatment to Farizah just because she was trying on the bracelets. She even gave this glare to Farizah and muttered under her breath in Chinese, "I'm watching you ah." I was straightout disgusted [no other word for it] so I didn't go anywhere near there anymore.
Like, dude! Farizah's just a customer. What's so wrong about her trying on your fucking bracelets? Ugh so many things to say but it's okay.
I bought an Ez-link sticker for myself! The cat on it looks so much like my cat best friend, I couldn't resist! Shushan got shoes and Pearl got a top. We walked around once more, but again, I couldn't find anything that was cheap. So we made our way to the next destination.
This guy approached us to do a survey, and I swear I didn't want to. Some months ago I'd been approached by this woman at my school to do a money/savings survey, and she wouldn't stop calling me on my mobile asking to meet up for "further discussions regarding the survey".
Well this guy wouldn't stop tailing us and eventually Pearl gave in. This was when we were planning to take a group photo, and then Farizah suggested asking him to do the honours. Of course, in return, we all had to do the damn survey for him, so I did just that.
Pearl had to go right after, leaving behind me, Farizah, and Shushan. Okay so honestly, all three of us are kind of town noobs... Which way was it to Lucky Plaza? Took us a while to remember. Took us another while to find our way.
Asleah was the one who told us about this flea market, and all my years of knowing Farizah and Shushan, I was actually surprised that they were so enthusiastic! They found so many things they liked, and they were so willing to rummage through the racks and piles, determined to find something they want. It just made me excited about doing that too!
My current fashion hunt is actually for chiffon long-sleeved tops. Found quite a few, branded and for like $3 too, but were too small for me. Most of the booths were super crowded so we didn't bother stopping at those, til I caught sight of a sheer chiffon with long sleeves that had hearts at the cuffs. Aha!
Shushan and Farizah found something they liked from the same booth too, except theirs were for $2 each and mine was for $8. Boohoo. The girl at that booth was friendly though, and she told me that she couldn't find anything to wear with that certain top I bought, and that she hoped I had. I told her I have a tank top that would go with it, and she was so happy to hear!
The hunt continues. Alright so Shushan and Farizah didn't really have anything they were really looking for. They were just browsing, waiting for something to catch their eye. I found this gorgeous leather skirt, and a galaxy skirt both which I actually really liked. But of course, after consideration I didn't get those, and Siying did advise me to get more feminine top pieces instead of bottoms, since I'm dead-set on my skinny jeans.
After more walking and scouring, I finally found another piece that I so needed to get. It's this floral chiffon, with long sleeves and collars. I picked it up immediately and said to the girls, "I want this!" Then I saw a price on its collar, this sticker with $10 written on it. "Aww man, no! It's $10!"
I kept whining about it being $10, until the girl vendors were like, "Oh, everything on this rack is actually $8!" Well... It was still kind of overpriced for me. So I put it back. Shushan and Farizah stayed there to look at other stuff, and I tried to but I couldn't keep my eyes off the floral chiffon!
Well guess what? The girl vendors saw me eyeing it, and one of them spoke up: "Do you want it? I'll give it to you for 6 lah." So I grinned, and I said.................. YES. Tadah! No bargaining required! Just a sad, hopeful look and a cute grin needed!
Shushan and Farizah got more stuff for themselves, and we finally made our way out some time after. We sat by the ledge and compared our loots, and surprisingly they both bought more stuff than I did! A little confession though, if I'd had more money I would definitely have gotten more items. Definitely would have gotten the skirts I mentioned, probably on impulse but hey whatever.
So there you have it. Thrift stores on one day, and flea markets the next. I swear that buying from these are so much more worth than all the stores at the malls. You'd be surprised at what you can find. Some of the pieces are actually still in really good condition; they were probably donated or being sold because they don't fit. Believe the people when they say "One man's trash is another man's treasure".
Of course, I'm not done hunting. As you know, I do love exploring. I really do. I'm gonna try hunting for cheap steals in the West as well, and not to forget the North. For these, I'm not sure who I should ask along, because 'Aamir wouldn't be a good candidate for being, well, a boy. And not all the girls are that willing to travel so far across the country. Probably only Siying is, but she's from Temasek which is not so convenient for her on schooldays. Oh well. I'll see how it goes.
Keep an eye out for flea markets as well. You really would be damn surprised at what you can find, especially if the vendors are girls our age. Those stalls are the best.
I guess I'm done with this post??? Oh damn, I just received a call from yesterday's survey guy, asking to meet too. Well fuck this shit, why am I such an imbecile, leaving my real phone number on that damn piece of paper UGH.
One last day of work tomorrow, and then Hari Raya Haji, and then back to school. Ah, the misery. Well, for now, I'm just gonna continue watching Pokemon X/Y gameplays! Took a break just to write this post. See you tomorrow then, goodbye.
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