Milan - The Fashion Capital
I've been so engrossed in checking out our accommodation for Italy, that I decided that I would not further kill any more brain cells thinking of what clothes to pack in my luggage. In fact, for a shopaholic like me, it's quite no-frills for me when it comes to packing clothes for holidays.
I tend to pack a couple of pairs of jeans, plenty of t-shirts, a couple of coats and only 1 pair of walking shoes. No "fashion parade" of sorts. No overloading of luggage - I try to save as much space as I can, so as to accommodate all that shopping. And then I end up looking the same in every picture.
And this I was intending to do, till r@e reminded me that I'm not going to just any country. I'm going to Italy - that is, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan - one of the fahion capitals of the world. A country where it has always been well-known for stylish-chic fashion, a trend-setter, home of Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo and all. In short, the MOTHERSHIP of a true-blue shopaholic/fahionista.
Come on, EJ, what were you thinking of??? IT'S ITALY LOR!!!!!!!!
I was ashamed. To think that I was even contemplating carrying a backpack. R@e thought it was a joke. "I don't think Italian women carry backpacks lor. And you want to carry that into the Prada boutique???" she asked.
That's it. All of a sudden, I decided that just for today, only today, I would break that rule of saving up more money (than usual), just before we set off for the trip. I shopped with a purpose. And I was mighty pleased with the find. :D
Ok, back to tripadvisor.....
17 comments:
looking good! Must wear the belt a little lower and complete the look with a nice scarf and leather gloves.
it's true that they say "when in Rome, do what Romans do." You will be compelled to dress up when walking around in Fashion capital.
Very nice!
jo-Ann
bring your backpack there as a backup for the "trophies"
I had exactly the same thoughts when I went! =)
But somehow the pple not like FashionTV leh!
Love the jacket! I can imagine huge shades going very well with them!
oh man, cant wait to see your loot. Oops, I mean your pics as well :)
very nice! the jacket's very versatile and will go with many things and many styles!
pretty pretty!!! :)
you're very pretty, gal! :)
shutterbug > unfortunately, no more money left to buy leather gloves and nice scarf already lo!!! hahahaaa
silver-crv > jem will carry the backpack. I'll have a foldable bag too, just in case. Heh...
lilsnooze > Yah yah, I was thinking huge shades too!!! Don't we love zara? ;)
imp > exactly! that's why i didn't think too much about the price.... oops.
jo-ann & lingz & yuling > thanks babes!! :D
swee ah!!
VERY NICE!!
Tell me about it! I'm like buying a storm for my trip to Korea (and possibly NYC before that). I REFUSE to look frumpy! Colin was just commenting that I'm buying stuff to go there to buy more stuff! Opps!
Ah well, at least the excuse that I'm sticking to is that I don't have any clothes at the moment that will see me through sub-zero temperatures...heh heh.
you look lovely! I'm sure you'll be able to wear/use what you buy there as well too :) Anyway enjoy the trip, the company, and stay safe. Watch out for pickpockets in Rome
Looks good! I always have the same thoughts about 'shopping for a purpose' before trips.. hee anyway, you WILL definitely a have chance to wear it on other ocasions :P happy packing and have a swell trip!
very pretty! not just the jacket..you look pretty here too.
where's the jacket from btw? i saw a similar one in zara.
yes...you must dress nicely and fashionably when in italy. all the women do. so you've gotta blend in. then won't be so easily taken for a ride by the locals. heh.
pf > gam sia gam sia! :D
cab > hoho, ok ok, at least i know i'm not alone when it comes to the "need to shop" before any trip!!
YAH! So envious of your trip to NYC!! And of course, we all know how excited you are about kimchi land. Yes yes, VERY important to dress well then! ;)
corsage > thanks for the concern dear! :)
sharon > I knew it!! it's a girl's thing - must shop before any trip!!! :D
thanks babe! :)
candice > heh thanks. BINGO! Don't we love zara?? :D
vanessa > oooooh... yes ma'am! the pressure's on!!!
Boots! Remember the boots. Save the sneakers and backpack for another trip.
Hmmmm... me no boots... but a shopping trip would fix that.... ;)
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