In just over a week I will be flying back to Malaysia, and apart from the food, one of the things I’m most looking forward to, is… SHOPPING!!!
Oh Kuala Lumpur, the malls, the malls…There’s a cool little summary here, or here is my post on KL shopping malls (from my last visit). I also recently discovered the similarly named Fashion Traveller, which has city shopping guides including one for KL – and a handy directory for where to find what designer brands in KL.
My faves are in the Bukit Bintang area of KL. Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion, Lot 10, even Sungei Wang/BB Plaza, and up in Little India, Sogo and Pertama. This time around I will have to explore the Suria KLCC – we’re staying at Traders on our last weekend, so that will be my time to hit that high-end area of shopping. I also missed Starhill Gallery last time, so that’s a must-see this time around.
I’m especially happy that some of my fave UK high street brands not in Australia have outlets in KL, and always have a nose around when I’m there. I’m talking about Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Mango and Zara (which IS coming to Australia in 2001 – squee!) So I just had to have a little peek at the webstores to see what’s up and coming…call it my “Things I Love Thursday” list if you will.
Ok, so I don’t really need another black skirt, but I love the unusual fabric on this one, as well as these lace leggings, and the lace bib necklace. Granted, bib necklaces are on the way out, but lace is certainly in, and it could zoozh up the neckline of a top or dress beautifully.
Not to mention, it was selected by Tommy Ton from the Topshop Freedom range, along with these fab and fierce rings.
And although it won’t get cool until next May, I’m tempted to stock up on these great shearling boots, although the red wedges and gorgeous rose-embellished platform shoes would be great for summer parties right now:
Maybe with my renewed interest in Dolly Kei comes a new appreciation of gorgeous paisley and floral dresses in jewel colours – I love these in turquoise, orange and purple:
They have a very vintage feel and could SOOO be styled up for the global traveller look too.
And these dresses in lace (so hot right now), tribal design and embellished looks also grab my attention:
Moving onto jackets now, this military jacket, spotted mac and berry coloured turkey-feather jacket would fit into my wardrobe nicely (at least in the cooler months)
Although again, the lace ones are spectacular, and would work with my Victorian/gothic/steampunk and Dolly Kei looks:
Oh, and I was never really a fan of jumpsuits until I saw this “Gossip Girl Beaded Jumpsuit”, also from Miss Selfridge. I can just see myself swanning about in this of an evening, on my over-the-water bungalow at Sipadan, sipping a cocktail as the sun goes down…
OK, so black + embellished = love for me (so predictable, aren’t I?)
That’s probably enough online-shopping for now. The real stuff starts next week!
What are your fave online stores? Do you buy from them often? Or are you scared about sizing?
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