Happy Saturday Ladies!
Its Day 2 of a long weekend here in Malaysia, and I’m staying in, working on Project Spring Clean! However, I thought I’d share with you a dress I picked up at F.O.S at Empire Shopping Gallery one day. Cost me something like RM40 and is supposedly by Next 😀 Simple but I liked it.
The thing about FOS is that stocks vary so widely in different stores that you just never know what you might find – which is why its always a good idea to stop by and take a look at every one. I found that the one at Empire Shopping Gallery, although a little small, does have some gems so its worth popping by if you’re in the area.
I also picked up a skirt from Dorothy Perkins. I know, Dorothy Perkins is not very exciting but I’ve found that they do good skirts that fit me very well, and I found a decent pencil skirt there so I’m quite happy. Being their member helps too – you get 10% off purchases. Yay! 😉
The last time I was there a couple of months back, I stopped by this store called Lush Icon to take a look too as well as Tangs. Tangs is a little small but its servicable enough and I did notice that the items on offer seemed more friendly for the wallet compared to the Tang’s store in the city. Am I imagining things?
One of the more interesting stores I noted was Ed Hardy which is a rather odd clothing store to see in a family neighbourhood mall. After all, Ed Hardy is a tattoo artist and so the clothes, primarily T-shirts, have tattoo designs on them. I guess if Mom won’t let you have a tattoo on your body, a tattoo design on a T-shirt would be a good compromise 🙂
And here’s an interesting store I thought to tell you about – a store called Material. I don’t know if its still there, but I was quite fascinated by it because they carry items made from recycled material and eco-friendly material. I stopped by to take a look but the girl in the girl in the store couldn’t tell me anything about the things they were selling so I left – see how important sales personnel are?
Oh and there’s a Braun Buffel store too! I like Braun Buffel bags and wallets – they are made of good leather, are of good quality and are good value for money even if designs can be a little bit unexciting. They can be a little pricey for the average person (they don’t run into the thousands, don’t worry! Expect them in the hundreds of RM) but pick them up when they go on sale and I promise you, you won’t be disappointed! If you are looking for a good leather bag from an affordable sort of brand, give them a look.
I noticed quite a plethora of kid’s clothing stores in the upper floors of the mall too so Moms might like that. Well I’ve visited Empire Shopping Gallery twice so far (its too far to get to from KL) and so far the beauty and clothes selections (although small) have been quite impressive. Can’t quite complain that living in Subang Jaya is living in the boondocks anymore eh? 😉
Paris B
that dress suits you very well. I wish i could show off arms like you did here.
I love Braun Buffel products as they are good and not too expensive. However, I dare not to use its bags at functions much as many people seem to use the same bags! *_*
BTW, I have no idea where is this shopping mall. I have been out of country for less than a year and it’s changed so much!
Thanks Jojoba! I know what you mean about Braun Buffel – it seems like so many people have it! I am seeing less of it these days though. Empire Shopping Gallery is in Subang Jaya. Nice neighbourhood mall but its too far from this end of the city for me to get to.
The dress looks nice on you Paris!! 😀
FOS is my favourite clothing store for bargain shopping!! Hehehe!! Gotta love their RM10 tanks – they’re perfect for layering and at that price you won’t feel guilty for buying a few in different colours! 😀
I kinda like the stuff in Material, but i find their merchandize abit more expensive for what they are! 😛
Have a good weekend Paris!! 😀
Thanks Jenn! I love FOS too… but I wish they’d stop carrying products with branded labels randomly stuck on. Some are clearly not by the brands they claim to be! That said, its a good source of inexpensive T-shirts and casuals. So you’d heard of Material? I agree the stuff were a bit pricey but the girl couldn’t tell me a thing about what they were supposed to be i.e. eco friendly or recycled or their goals. Pity really. I hope you have a good weekend too Jenn!
There’s also another Material outlet in Fahrenheit 88.
That said, I haven’t been back to Empire since they started charging for parking ;P Going there just for the indoor slide would be ridiculous for me, but wouldn’t mind trying it out if I’m there again in the future.
ohh! I saw that indoor slide!! Didn’t go on it because it was closed – but do you really get to slide down to the ground floor or something? 😀 I only went back once since they started charging for parking 🙁 Its a neighbourhood mall so those living in the area will probably appreciate it. For me living in KL, its a bit too far and too much of a hassle getting there
I didn’t know about the slide until someone brought it up. Quick Google search later – it supposedly is about 5 storeys high, so I guess you do slide down to the ground floor. Based on blogger reviews, it seems safe enough.
It’s a slightly posh neighbourhood mall, but good for Subang residents so that they don’t clog up 1U for me, LOL.
I love Empire~ Who doesn’t love a new shopping mall close to your house?? haaha… I hardly shop at Empire but I go there to eat 🙂 I saw kids riding the slide and some of them were screaming (not super loud) all the way down… lol… One little gem I found at Empire was the Hainanese Chicken Rice balls in the IT store… weird huh? They have a restaurant in LeX… I really love Hainanese Chicken rice… haha… I haven’t tried the other items on the menu but the price is reasonable, not expensive…
I’d love it if it was near my house too! 😀 I did see a lot of food there – perhaps I should go try some eating places and tell everyone about it here? Oh and they have the chicken rice balls there? I’ve been looking for them all over KL
i read you wrote subang jaya but where? maybe it’s not too far from my place. i like places with kids stuff. 🙂 i will check it out after i go back.
If you are familiar with Subang Parade, its just behind Subang Parade, near Carrefour 🙂
The dress look cute on you..or maybe younger? Hehe XD I love FOS too..I used to find their tank top and pants are good for home wear? Hehe
Yup! FOS is great for cheap essentials although some of the new stuff aren’t as comfortable nor as long lasting as before. Pity really.
That lovely dress is a steal! Fits u so well.
Thank you Lavender!
Lol. Until i read jojoba’s comment, I thought that dress were fitted onto a mannequin.
Being a poor student, I stick with Nichii, Giordano and Momoe.
LOL err thanks? 😉 Eh but FOS is cheap! Well cheaper than Giordano anyway 😉
FOS is cheap but for some reason the ‘cut’ doesn’t suit me. I have short torso, long legs kind of body type and FOS tops tend to be longer than the usual and hv very ‘narrow’ cut for some reason. Giordano is kinda affordable when their having sale. I got 2 pair of nice jeans for rm130 before. 🙂
I recommenced checking out Kitschen. Their designs range from fresh and stylish to downright quirky (think Nichii on crack) so you need to pick them out carefully. Some of their dresses and sweaters are really worth buying. Most of the items are below rm100.