Midnight Revelry

Once again, shopping has evolved. No longer is it for the elite (circa 1900s); nor is it confined to departmental stores like Robinson (FYI, its considered the biggest and most hip place to see and be seen in like 1950s Singapore); or just a stroll down shopper's paradise from Far East Plaza to Plaza Singapura. Which by the way is madness. Walking in your gorgeous 3 inch Manolo's or Choo's, Marc's ballet pumps or Louboutin's 4 inch stilettoes? You dont walk, you cab or drive. Unless you consider the pavement your 8 km runway. Even so, you watch the runway from your front row VIP seats. Okay, I digress......

Back to the point. Who would have thought that:Shopping + Midnight (kind of) = Good Workout + Excitement + New Clothes/Shoes/Accessories - Lighter Purses - Growling TummiesBut from the above equation, the pros outweigh the cons! Retailers please hear our pleas! Make this a weekly thing from now onwards. Ashley and I trotted around Marina Square to satisfy our cravings for burning some plastics; I mean to help the economy with our consumption: Y=C+I+G+(X-M) And what a night really, good AND bad.

Spoiler #1: Security Guard with pistachio green uniform (It does not complement ANYBODY'S skintone)so it was around 1150 when Ashley and I approached the queue to redeem our shopping voucher. The sign clearly states that redemption is from a certain time to 12mn. Anyone who understands basic english will get that it is TILL 12mn that shoppers could redeem their coupon if they spend above $100. But no, upon managment's orders, the guard had to stop people from joining the queue. Does this make sense? Of course not! It is a classic case of MISREPRESENTATION. Not that a contract was made but hello?! Its in black and white. If you are going to deprive a poor shopper of his/her voucher even though its nearly midnight, you are not being a good retailer. A note to all consumers: you should stand up for your rights! Who is a man in pistachio green to tell you about not being able to join the queue just because its nearly 12! If he were in an Armani suit looking sharp and mighty fine, it might be a different story. But its not 12 for crying out loud. Now, now, before you think its only a measely $10 voucher, its the principle that matters. If not for the glam girls fighting for their rights, would the other shoppers behind us have redeemed their vouchers?!

Highlight #1: Redzwan & Siti at Topshop vs Moody Cow at Zara vs Manager on a sugar high at Carl's JuniorOh! Redzwan is such a sweetheart! He was so helpful and polite! Ashley could get her trench coat at a cheaper price because he told us about the one day sale! Really a nice person that makes your shopping experience all the more worthwhile. And Siti, so bubbly and like the movie, Little Miss Sunshine! Her smile can just brighten up any room.Now Miss Moody Cow on the other hand, you would not want me to start...... If I could be Donald Trump, I'd go up to her face and say to her "You're Fired!" (Wait, this is so not a highlight, is it?)Carl's Junior is just another place that has excellent service. I must say, onion rings fried to perfection with all types of sauces! (I shall recommend Honey mustard and BBQ) A cheerful counterboy and manager that made your night feel totally awesome.

xoxo,Kate ( I-squeeze would be nice to soothe those aching muscles. Oh! hopefully there's a wad of cash lying around my room sonewhere......)