Too Cool for School - price in South Korea (Dec 2013)

So back in Dec 2013 I stumbled into a beauty shop called "Too Cool for School" in Dongdaemun, South Korea.

Besides having an awesome name (I'm probably too old for school, but whatever...), the shop decor is really nice & quirky and I was also really drawn to the products' packaging. Using my phone, I did a quick google search on the brand and found out that there is actually a branch in Bangsar itself! Asked the Korean sales assistant (in Mandarin, no less) to recommend some of their top selling products. In the end, I got these:

1) Egg Mousse Pack - KRW12,000 (about RM37. Malaysia RP: RM73.50 as of Nov 2013)
2) After School BB Foundation Lunch Box - KRW18,000 (about RM55. Malaysia RP: RM99.50 as of Jan 2013)
3) Art Class Pencil Eraser - KRW8,500 (about RM26. Malaysia RP: unknown)
4) Hot Girl Lip Sticker in Blossom Pink - KRW8,000 (about RM24.50. Malaysia RP: unknown)

One of the best things about travel is discovering new beauty brands!

Valiram Warehouse Sale March 2014 - Charles & Keith shoes haul

I went to the Valiram warehouse sale on its first day; weekday lunch time. Was there from 1 to 230pm. Was pleasantly surprised by the vast selection of shoes; I daresay there were hundreds! Everything was at least 50% off; I lamented to a stranger next to me, "where's a girl to start?" and we both laughed out in glee. Also, I am a size 41 and I learnt (since Scholl warehouse sale) that shoe-related warehouse sales favours those with big feet (we are the minority).

Here's my haul, dear readers:

1) White covered heels/pump @ RM59 - Can't say no to moonstone effect

2) Grey open toe platform wedges with ankle strap @ RM69 - Can't say no to wedges

3) Red covered heels/pump @ RM69 - I had a lovely pair of red pumps (rounded toes) from Cats Whiskers once and was sad when it came apart; this is a good replacement; albeit with pointed toes

4) White flats @ RM59 - I know I can probably get the same flats from Vincci / Nose at half the price... Oh well, let's hope these Charles & Keith flats can last longer than those sold @ Vincci / Nose!

5) Taupe covered heels/pump @ RM39 - This is pretty similar to item no. 1, but I like that the V-shape makes my feet look smaller.

Black dress from H&M Conscious Collection 2014

Saw Claudia Low of Tongue In Chic posting on her Instagram a beautiful black dress from the H&M Conscious 2014 collection. Did some search online for more photos of the dress and these came up:

Source: fashionista.com

Source: justjared

Retails @ USD299 meaning almost RM1,000. Somebody please stop me from going to H&M @ Lot 10 on the 10th April 2014...

Price of Laneige Water Sleeping Pack _ EX in Korea

Luckily my husband's friend has informed me that the Laneige is generally cheaper in the airport compared to the ones in town. 

Below is a photo of the product sold in town (Myeongdong, to be exact):

It retails for KRW25,000 (about RM77) in town.

In Shilla Duty Free in Incheon airport, the price is USD19 (RM64) only! I bought 3 - 1 for my friend, 1 for my mother-in-law & 1 for myself :) 

Price of Sulwashoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream

Before I board my flight back to KL, I dropped in at one of the many Shilla Duty Free scattered around Incheon Airport (for this purchase i went to the one located near the departure gate, meaning after you get off from the aero train). My sis in law told me that she heard that Sulwashoo's ginseng eye cream is good. 

It's quite expensive, USD140. However, I got a discount due to some Shila Duty Free coupon I found in the limousine bus, so I paid RM439.90 for it in the end. 

They even gave me a free sample - Hydro-Aid Moisturizing Lifting Mist, which I gave to my mom.