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?

 

 

 

Tip for Monolid Makeup: Know your own eyes!

A few weeks back I was pretty busy and only used my fingers to do my eye makeup. Unsurprisingly, it turned out pretty bad and out of proportion. Which is then I realized the importance of getting your own eye structure right. Right, as in my own context and opinion. If got better opinion do share girls! 😀

And that is when I’ve also realized the importance of a good brush. No one but yourself can actually FEEL the difference I tell you.

So anyway, I wanted to share my little opinion in finding out exactly where to apply your eyeliner eyeshadow. Because we cannot see our eye socket as obviously as double eyelid girls, there is virtually not much guide for you to see where the makeup goes. If it’s hard for yourself to see the socket, it’s even harder for people to notice your eye structure.

Here’s a little diagram I’ve cooked up. And my graphics tablet breaking down, didn’t really help in the process. -.- Sorry for the noob picture.

That’s right. Trace the outer V by yourself. Example picture~

Just a simple look that I concocted for a shopping day out. 😀 Lower false eyelashes were for, urm, research reasons. XD

How to do this?

Trace your eyeshadow outwards, following your lower eye line. This works really well to compliment your eyes. Plus, it gives off a slightly cat eye look. Sexy much? 😛

I didn’t really have a guide for myself because my eyes were very de flat. Cannot be helped, it’s my mother’s gift. AFAIK everyone’s eyes, regardless of single or double lidded, are different, so work around and see what works best for yourself. 😉

Any questions? I will be happy to help! 😀

Next off, I will show you guys how false eyelashes can really OPEN up your eyes. I swear, Ayumi Hamasaki is the scariest alien I have seen on earth.