Admittedly, I have never really been a fan of Hong Kong. I thought the shopping there was pretty ordinary and obviously, I’ve been shopping in the wrong places, that or I haven’t been there in long time so everything is fresh and new to me.
Bargaining with the Hongkies (?) is a pain in the ass, they’re rude and they quote ridiculous prices that you have to get down to at least 50% of what they quote or else it’s a ripoff. Someone tried to charge me US$30 bucks for a card reader. Seriously! (I might’ve even snorted out loud) By the time I was almost out the door, the price was down to less than US$. I shit you not.
So anyway, back to the good shopping.
I was outlet shopping and then I went to H&M.
I ended up buying all these at H&M and that is on top of the shoes that I managed to find at the outlet mall that I went to.
I think leather shorts are a staple. I got myself 2!
I’ve been eyeing these accessories ever since I visited the Singapore H&M Showroom. I was actually quite surprised to see them as I had not expected them out at the stores yet. Hurray for unexpected find.
Another item that I had my eye on when I was in the showroom. So glad to see it in the stores. The clasp is pretty steampunk according to Dawn.
The clasp on this bag makes it really convenient for me to retrieve stuff from it.
I didn’t manage to include these Gareth Pugh boots in the main picture. I must’ve forgotten. Anyway! These were from the outlet mall that I mentioned and I am loving the contrast in the materials used. There’s also a patent + suede version but I am a klutz and will most likely scuff it to death.
These Rick Owens were from the Lane Crawford outlet and they are amazing to wear. The incline is a little steep but I guess it will take a little getting used to.
I am definitely taking my words back now. I love shopping in Hong Kong and I will definitely look forward to a trip there!
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Those are all h&m?! No way!
I want every single piece of your haul! *_*
That steampunk bag is just amazing!
Damn I’m jealous (in a good way)! I really hope these pieces come to the shops in the Netherlands too
Cotton Candy
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Arissa replied on September 2nd, 2011 at 1:13 pm
yessss! I was so surprised at how much I could spend there! Can’t wait to wear all of them soon.
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Next time you might want to try their wholesale centre
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hi, do you have any shopping spots to recommend in HongKong? i’ll be going there for 4 days in end Sep
thanks!
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Arissa replied on September 2nd, 2011 at 1:12 pm
We’d be posting a guide soon! watch out for it!!
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Leather shorts at H&M?! I need to look for those.
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Arissa replied on September 2nd, 2011 at 1:12 pm
It’s pleather i think, the ones from the Divided range are cheaper but they’re like a shiny coated fabric instead of leather.
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I have a definite love/hate with your shopping haul posts- mostly love, but I do experience random bursts of jealousy because I haven’t been shopping in far too long now! I’m still coming around to the idea of leather shorts but that necklace and the shoes are GORGEOUS!
This post has made me realise that I really need to get myself to H&M!
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Arissa replied on September 2nd, 2011 at 1:11 pm
H&M is awesome! I usually end up spending a lot more there than expected.
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Great haul! I really wish I had an H&M near me :/
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Arissa replied on September 2nd, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Fingers crossed! they might open a store near you soon!
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Rick Owen love!!! Do want. Loving those leather shorts as well. So jelly.
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