Where to Shop: Bangkok – for the First Timers! (BK)
In the days leading up to my arrival at Bangkok, I seeked out shopping advice from colleagues and friends, and not to play the part of the company shoe shiner, but this very website too (see related articles)! The previous posts by Tin and Eliza were extremely helpful in giving an idea as well as personal insight into Bangkok. Hence, since a good deed must be returned, here is my take on the Bangkok shopping scene!
Chic Pop: Street Market 3
There have been whispers of a 3rd installment of Chic POP, and after much deliberation, we are here to put all rumours to rest. We only have two words for you and they are, "start saving"! Get ready to crack open the piggie banks for it's all systems go for Chic POP: Street Market 3!
Where To Shop: Bangkok
It's about time we did a post on where you guys should go to in Bangkok, so we'll start with an overview of areas you should cover!
Shopping in Bangkok is an encounter to enchant and amuse the savviest of shoppers - whatever it is you are looking for. From luxury brands to export surpluses at a reduced price and inexpensive counterfeit goods of the same, Bangkok has all kinds of places to spend your baht.
The Scotts Have Landed
Some of you might recall us posting about the collaboration between Adidas x Jeremy Scott last October. Well, good news! The long awaited range has finally landed on Malaysian soil. However, only part of the range is currently available in stores.
New feature On Shoplette
One of the gratifying aspects about shopping, besides having ourselves narcissistically admiring the purchases, are having others do the same. If you don't already know about Shoplette, it's a shop-and-share site based in Singapore which launched last year.
Introducing TiC Classifieds
Check out TiC’s new Classified section! Just click here or on the "Classifieds" tab located on the top right of of the website to be transported to our online marketplace offering all kinds of fashionable goods and services, naturally.
Karen Mok- The Fragrance
Karen Mok launched her debut perfum line called "Karen Mok, The Fragrance" last October which saw an overwhelming response in Hong Kong and Taiwan right after it hit the shelves.
Fleur De Lis
Ding dong! Do you hear what I hear?
Christmas bells jingle and in a wee's time, the year's most celebrated holiday is finally here! While most bazaars are off during this festive season, here's one you might wanna look out for last minute Christmas shopping!
TiC Surf: Vintage Inspired Jewelry
I am recently fascinated by a specific style of jewelry I like to call “vintage inspired jewelry”. This style first caught my eye when the lovely Wendy Brandes of Wendy Brandes Jewelry left a comment on my personal site. It led me to style-stalk her beautiful and whimsical jewelry "strongly influenced by the stories of fascinating women, whether they lived in the 16th century or the Swinging '60s".
Shopaholics Unite Party!
By: Grace Oon
One of Malaysia's longest operating online boutiques, Shopaholics Unite!, is having a shopping party this Sunday! If you've seen something on her blog that makes you go gaga, do drop by to see their pretty clothes up close!
Underground Haven Temporarily Shut
By: Ai Mei
For those heading to Shanghai and are looking forward to shopping at the underground shopping arcade
which I recommendeda while ago, brace yourself and don’t be too disheartened... It has been reported that the underground shopping havens have closed till the end of the Olympics.
Taiwan’s 5-Cent Heaven
By: Yu Shan
The phrase “five-cent shop” itself brings to mind an image of a run-down grocery store selling items that only attract shoppers because of its affordable prices. Thankfully for us avid shoppers, Taiwan’s five cent shops （五分铺商圈）are not grocery stores but fabulous independent clothing stalls, with popularity due to their reasonable price and fashion-forwardness.
To arrive at 5-cent heaven, take the Taiwan MRT (called 捷运 by locals) to HouShanPi Station (后山埤站) and ask for directions from there. It’s only a few blocks from the MRT station. The surroundings may seem rundown after you emerge from the station, but do not be daunted for good fashion lies mere steps ahead!
Shoplette
By: Joyce
“Where did you buy that?” and “Check out what I bought!” are two common phrases any shopaholic will repeatedly say and hear throughout their weekly routine. With the aim of discovering new places to shop and sharing with others their glee over proudly-acquired purchases, rarely are people stingy with their knowledge on fashion-hunting these days. Admittedly, there are the few out there who shy from letting out where they shop regularly, in the fear that others might get ‘that something’ before they do. At the end of the day, selfishness and lack of buyers will only cause your beloved shop to go out of business! I say love and let love.
For these exact reasons, have Shoplette gone live on 2nd May 2008. The clean site is a web service for people to post pictures and details (brand, price, location) of their shopping purchases in order for them to exchange and share shopping information easily.
