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?
🙂 yey!! your coming to kl?! oh if your going to Berjaya Times Square do go visit i-socks outlets…there’s a few there at lvl4. They are my favorite place to visit every time i have a chance to go. Check it outtt http://www.i-socksonline.com/. lol i’m not sure if you know…but i think you knew..:) btw, i love the lace collections too…
I sure do know i-socks!! I didn’t mention them here, but I did in the post that I linked (from when I visited last year). If I can figure out exactly when I might be shopping there, we should meet up!
haha…yeah…if my assignments aren’t chaining me to my laptop!! We should meet up!! 🙂
It will likely be next Sat afternoon 16th, or Sunday arvo the 23rd, that I’ll be shopping 🙂
Thanks for the comments! I like them <3
I have never been to the KL malls.. nor really anywhere else but home and France…xD
I shouldn't be laughing, it's pretty lame and now I really want to go somewhere. I think I'm going nuts.
Hey, I’ve never been to France – I think it sounds pretty amazing!!
hope you have a great time in kl! let me know if you need any advice or local info 🙂
Oh Audrey, thanks so much for dropping in!! I will get my questions in order and let you know! Am currently trawling through a few blogs to get a good idea of where to eat etc 🙂
Can’t wait to see u dearieeeeee! 😉 we’re gonna hv so much fun
Yaaaay!!! We’re gonna run amok!!
those lace dresses look really cute! I love! lace but I don’t have many clothing pieces made of it 🙁
That military jacket looks really cool! Loved this post!
Have fun there and hope you find lot’s of cool things!
yeah, I love lace too (but not sure about it mixed with leather, which is in this season apparently) Thanks, & I’ll defo be letting you know what I find fashion wise!