The Fat Vain Shopper: shopping

Ever since MUJI opened in the Philippines, I felt relieved because I no longer have to hoard my trusty pens every time i go to Hong Kong or Singapore. Hooray!☺ But despite my pen obsession, MUJI has definitely become more than just a supplies store for me. You can find really yummy snacks there, home decor, organizing stuff, and even good apparel! Uh huh, the store has almost everything you (or I) need. So, yes, I have to admit that a visit to Muji at least once a month is a must for me for some dose of retail therapy. Speaking of which, I want to share with you THREE MUJI THINGS that are in my TO-BUY LIST right now. Here it goes:

TFVS CURRENT LIST AS OF JULY 20, 2011:

MUJI ITEM TO-BUY #1: A BUCKET OF MARKERS

Okay, I can already hear my boyfriend's voice saying where the heck would I use these... He's right! These are definitely not 'necessary' for my everyday life but I can't help it! They are just so adorable. The little markers are cute and colorful and even the clear plastic bucket is cute too. It's like a bucket of candy pens (yeah unleash the kid at heart). Sorry guys, I really have a thing for pens, markers, and art materials. Most of them just get dried up in my cabinet though, since I'm no artist. But what can I do, I love them! ☺ Considering the not so affordable price, I'm not sure if anyone else would want to buy these, but, well, fine, I'll think about it.

MUJI ITEM TO-BUY #2: POLKA SCARVES

I know Philippine weather isn't scarf-friendly but these are cute ones! The price is quite steep for a scarf but hey a scarf can last for years and years - it's a classic piece. Maybe I can wear it to work where it's freezing cold. And besides, the material isn't too thick. I love the soft fabric actually, the design just comes second. The scarves come in brown, blue, white, black, and pink. Hmm I wonder which color I should get. What do you think?

MUJI ITEM TO-BUY #3: SEAWEED SHAMPOO AND 5 FRUITS CONDITIONER

I've always wanted to try Muji's hair care products but I always forget about it. Maybe it's time to purchase these goodies and let you all know how it goes. After all, Japanese beauty brands never fail. Plus, the price isn't so bad. I think these are more affordable compared to the markers and the scarf haha!

Okay, now I'm excited to head off to Muji and buy these! See you later!

(P.S. I just love the MUJI store because it is such a peaceful place to be in. Don't you agree? I love the atmosphere there. It's very relaxing. Ciao!)

Check out my new purchase - a cute day bag from Cath Kidston! Perfect for the rainy days!

Cath Kidston is not yet that popular in the Philippines but it is a well known brand in the UK. They sell not just bags but also a wide array of products such as clothing, scarves, accessories, furniture, stationery, umbrellas, gadget cases, and many more! Cath Kidston designs stand out because of their fun prints and quirky designs. If you see bags with dainty floral prints or polka dots, they may most likely might be Cath Kidstons. Just check the logo in front.

Just recently, my friend went to London so I immediately asked her to buy a Kidston for me. I chose a Spot Day Bag in blue which was at 45 pounds. That would be roughly around P3,200 when converted. Not bad right? It's a durable bag like a Longchamp so P3,200 is actually quite cheap.

If you're not a fan of floral designs, you can choose this simple yet cute polka/spot design like I did. It can go well with denim, white, black, and mostly anything actually. It's also perfect for the rainy days because the bag is made from durable oilcloth with cotton and leather PLUS it's PVC coated which makes it waterproof! yes, definitely rain friendly. Another good thing about it is that it isn't high maintenance because the material allows you to just wipe it clean. It can also fit a lot of things despite it's comfortably handy size.

There are a lot of other cute bag styles to choose from. They have totes, carry-alls, slings bags, luggage bags! Visit their website and choose your favorite. I think my next purchase would be a luggage bag so I'd be a chic traveler. I love my Cath Kidston and I'm definitely buying more! :)

Note: Beware of fake Cath Kidston products sold in bazaars. Make sure to get the authenticity card