Chaborkia’s Buying Guide to Cheap (and Good) Bras.

You see plenty of websites teaching people how to find a bra with the correct fit, but I bet you definitely haven’t read one who directs you where to buy good quality bras at low rates, right?

I have a love-hate relationship with inner beauty, these things are soooooooo lacey, so pretty, so sexy but they are also extremely expensive. For my regular brand, Triumph, normal rates range from RM79.90 – RM169.90, which is waaaaay overboard for me. So I always make it a point to walk by the bra section in department stores, keeping a sharp eye for good deals. Here are 3 ‘where-to-buy‘ tips for bargain hunters. 

Got the Valisere for RM50 at Robinsons, The Gardens.

 

 

Read on, and enjoy!

 

 

1. Don’t be fooled by big names like Robinsons or Isetan. Big and ‘branded’ does not mean there is no sale happenin’ there.

Some people assume the stuff in these departmental stores are highly unaffordable. I strongly agree, BUT most of the time you’ll see past season bras being thrown out for sale at pretty good prices, ranging from RM39.90 to RM200. 

Valisere is like, the ultimate luxury lingerie brand we have in KL. Even the bra adjusters are gold-plated. w00t! And I got it for RM50! Guess bag was on sale too, it was going for RM80 at the sales stash. XDXD

These Valiseres were stashed at the sales corner. one stack was RM50 while the other RM100. Was sorely tempted to buy the RM100 one but I couldn’t do it. Expensive sial. Mom and sis-in-law also hopped in and bought some goodies for themselves. Valisere bras are the high class range from Triumph, with price tags ranging from RM200 – RM400. Extremely comfy and figure enhancing too. 😉 And you ask me to pay RM79.90 for a La Senza? No way.

 

2. Go to less populated department stores, eg. Tangs in Pavilion (like no business wan), Robinsons in The Gardens (hardly anyone there except a few rich tai tai)

A department store has gotta clear up it’s stock to prepare for new arrivals. But what happens when the stock turnover is no good?

The old stock goes on sale! And if turnover no good, plenty of choice for you to choose!

If a store is not very populated, you can assume that there will be lots of buried treasure among the mess. So help yourself and dig in! I once saw a Triumph going at RM79.90, Buy 1 Free 1, at Tangs Pavilion. The color was a vibrant combination of cyan lace and yellow cup, so vibrant so cute, but I didn’t buy. Why oh why, 79.90 for two bras is just RM39.95 each!!!!!!!!!! *Slaps myself*

 

3. Low-end shopping malls, ie. Jusco and Sogo are your best friends.

I have no idea why, but Jusco ALWAYS have a stash of bras lying there, selling at extremely cheap prices. This is especially true for standalone Juscos, not the ones integrated into another shopping mall. I always manage to grab Sloggi’s for RM39.90 – RM49.90 at Jusco, Maluri. I have no idea why, but it happened twice. 

And they’re not old stock, ya know, those stocks exist in The Gardens too, last I checked, The Gardens ones weren’t on sale, and they were going for RM89.90. But Jusco is selling at RM49.90!

According to a Triumph saleswoman, she said that high-end malls like KLCC or Pavilion tend to stock up high-end bras while normal malls like Jusco stock normal priced ones.

Different target customer, different demographics, different stock. Makes perfect sense.

So these are my 3 ‘where-to-buy’ tips for bargain hunters.

 

Dear girls, what is your favourite brand and how much are you willing to pay for a decent bra?

 

 

 

FOTD: I Has A Christmas Frog on ze’ Shoulder.

What better way to start off your posts with a vain picture of yourself? In this case, because I’m cranky with lack of sleep, let me appetize you with my flat-chested Garfield pajama picture.

Okay okay. I just want to share my FOTD, but have no whatsoever good leading sentence to begin with, lol.

My look is so subtle, the colors just ain’t striking. But what better way to make a classy statement of yourself by using Estee Lauder’s High Gloss Ultra Brilliance lipgloss? 02 Ivory is an extremely nude shade that does not wash you out yet gives you outstanding glow. Item courtesy of our family’s new dishwasher member.

PS: If you’re squealing to know how the hell did I get that ‘double’ eyelid, lemme tell you. Don’t sleep tonight. Tomorrow you will have all the double, trip, quadruples of eyelids that you ever begged for. (For those ungrateful buggers who whine about their natural born beauty XD)

For my barely visible eyes hidden under my fringe, I used:

Kate Mascara Base
Anna Sui Long Mascara
Bobbi Brown Long Wearing Gel Liner
Eyeshadow : First, I applied a layer of Prorance eyeshadow in P17 (Gold), topped up Pure Luxe’s minerals in Carousel, then on the outer lid, I shadded the crease very very lightly with Clinique’s Sparkling Sage. Remember, eyeliner comes last if you want a well-defined eye for monolids. Opting for a day look? Don’t go waaaaay too thick for the eyeliner since it’s not the main attraction, unlike the one that a MAC artist did on me.

See the eyeliner? Subtle yet makes all the difference in the world.

You can hardly see the eyeshadow colors, but trust me, it’s there. Looks very sweet and baby-ish. Subtle pink and greens often reminds me of babies, where they use light shades to decorate baby’s clothes, etc. Cute hor?! 😀

And on a totally unrelated note, I had that frog on my shoulder during my span in Pavilion on a shopping trip. Tee hee. How many chances you get to purchase an overpriced doll from Parkson anyways? 😉

Ladies, if you love my look, do tell me by dropping me a comment okay? 😀