Many folks say that it is actually a good time to shop after the holidays. Many stores do have their sale events following the holidays possibly for a new season and to boost what would otherwise be a really slow quarter. It is after all the time when most folks try to recover from all the holiday spending for gifts, parties and just good old shopping. Zara normally has their F/W sale during this time. It seems even luxury brands would also have their own version. I saw one post from a personal shopper I follow of a crazy line and failed attempt at cray-cray shopping at Hermes. (That and also of Asians being the predominant clientele. Maybe it's also a cultural thing, to be a sucker for good deals. For personal or for other gains.)
I've been desperately trying my darn best not too shop too much but the stingy/frugal side of me has this effect of not being able to resist what seems to be good deals. Before I left Manila, I probably ended up spending $100 equivalent to 4/5 pants, some shirts/shorts or dresses. If that weren't enough, Kate Spade tells me about a one day only sale for a specific item which was to my taste, fortunately or rather unfortunately. It was hard to pass up because I have made an observation that the surprise shop and factory outlet store items tend to be different and appear to be of lower quality than their "normal" boutiques. This is what I especially observed for Kate Spade alone. I think it is quite easy to spot an outlet item vs one that's not for this brand.
It didn't end there though, a trip to DSW at Mall of America ended up with two flats. And then I dropped by Macy's. Apparently, they have this last act sale where prices go down to about 70%++ off! If it weren't for the fact that I had to rush to the airport, I probably have spent more than I what I did for clothes. Also, it was tax free in MN for clothes and shoes!!! Why was I not aware of it until now?!
I've been desperately trying my darn best not too shop too much but the stingy/frugal side of me has this effect of not being able to resist what seems to be good deals. Before I left Manila, I probably ended up spending $100 equivalent to 4/5 pants, some shirts/shorts or dresses. If that weren't enough, Kate Spade tells me about a one day only sale for a specific item which was to my taste, fortunately or rather unfortunately. It was hard to pass up because I have made an observation that the surprise shop and factory outlet store items tend to be different and appear to be of lower quality than their "normal" boutiques. This is what I especially observed for Kate Spade alone. I think it is quite easy to spot an outlet item vs one that's not for this brand.
It didn't end there though, a trip to DSW at Mall of America ended up with two flats. And then I dropped by Macy's. Apparently, they have this last act sale where prices go down to about 70%++ off! If it weren't for the fact that I had to rush to the airport, I probably have spent more than I what I did for clothes. Also, it was tax free in MN for clothes and shoes!!! Why was I not aware of it until now?!
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