The Shopaholic Series Book Report

Uhmm..when I said book report I hope you’re not expecting something with characters, abstract, plot and the likes. Hehe. So sorry to those who can’t relate but this is me when I’m keen on something. And tell me why I can’t be so eager about it when I’m truly, madly, deeply connected with the heroine of the Shopaholic series in the name of Becky Bloomwood: :D Want proofs? Read on….

#1 STUCK IN A BORING JOB

Becky and I were both initially stuck in a boring job. The only reason that kept us holding on is the dough we’re getting out of it. We both thought of leaving but like what she said: “The thought of no money is more scary than the thought of writing about depository trust companies for the rest of my life." Which, translated in my previous job, “The thought of no money is more scary than having 5 xRBs, 10 PTRs and 20 deliverables in Intel.” :D

#2 NO BOYFRIEND

Scene: After being fired from Ally Smith, she met Tom (a childhood friend who thinks she’s still hankering after him) shopping for his new girlfriend. After that, she felt how come she didn’t have a boyfriend to buy her stuffs in Tiffany’s. Well, not that I would want someone to buy me something but it touched a nerve when she said it’s still a boyfriend for you to phone up during work, use as an ammunition against creeps and the like. *sigh*

# 3 INVESTMENT

Noun: Property or another possession acquired for future financial return or benefit.

For Becky and KC’s definition:

The exact word to use for justifying an expensive, unnecessary item or a luxury during shopping. Enough said! * LOLS* [Proof]

#4 UNDERTRAVELLED

Scene: Becky meets Suze’s mom and helps her dress for the wedding. Caroline then tells her about the sentimental values of some things she got from traveling around the world and about having a Bolivian peasant as a best friend. That instance made her feel under traveled which I can say I can connect to. I mean, the amount of money I spent for shopping could’ve been used for some nice adventures within or out of the country.

#5 THE MANHATTAN ONCE-OVER

Simply defined as a swift, 3-second top-to-toe sweep costing your outfit to the nearest dollar. Though we both have this hobby of surreptitiously glancing on other person’s outfit, I totally adore Becky for being able to identify which each and every item came from. Coz mine is more of checking on the style but the fact that he can do it on men is really WOW!!

#6 SURVEYS

Same with her, I also love to look impressively always in the mirror especially when someone has just flattered what I’m wearing for a day. Secretly also, I imagine myself being spotted on the mall and being checked out but not for the brand of my clothing but more on the style labeled as best dressed or something like that. Hihi. Ssshhhhhhhhhhh!! Gosh! I’m such a hypocritical cow! =P

#7 THE RELIEF OF SHOPPING

If we were both asked, “How do you cope with stress?” (Like for example, the morning sickness during her pregnancy and mine on work) Our unequivocal answer to the question would be SHOPPING of course. Haha!! It’s a no-brainer dude. [Proof]

#8 EARRINGS

On an interview for Vogue, Becky made a quick recap of her outfit. Everything seems to be impressive (DVF, Prada, Topshop) except for one: the earrings. The bloody earrings. Haha! Because it wouldn’t be cool, she thought of telling them it’s vintage and not from her mom. And reading it was just like hitting me BULLS-EYE specially when I was writing this post! We’re so thinking alike! Haha!!

#9 PAPARAZZI

Ok. This have to be admitted albeit embarrassing that like how Becky chased after the models in the birth center just to be caught by the paparazzi is let’s just say a hidden agenda of mine during our events. Can you blame me? Come on, who knows where could those pics come out? ;)

#10 ORANGE TOP

And lastly, this just has to be included to make myself clear. Just because we’re self-confessed shopaholics doesn’t mean that we always look impressive. For instance, the scene where Becky had Luke followed and found out her suspicions were wrong and in a funny way connected it to the wrong Orange top she got from Ebay means that not everyone should set high expectations on us. Come on, we’re not models dressed up by designers. Ok Anonymous? [Proof]

Oh Rebecca Brandon nee Bloomwood, why did I ever meet you? Look at what you have made of me in Singapore:

The ultimate proof! Need I say more? ;)

(though some bullets may seem obsolete, proofs are hyperlinked to some of my previous posts)

ala Sophie Kinsella - Need Your Help

OK. Don’t panic. It’s just a matter of thinking laterally. It’s all about socializing and having fun: a cocktail party with the SOCIALITES for the launch of our new phones Ultra II. WOW!! You very well know how I love these events. Or maybe someday I’ll get sick and tired of them. But anyways, we were briefed last Wednesday night about the set-up of the program. I listened intently to Ma’am Fe trying to show a business-like expression as she explains how the party will go about but it’s no good, I can feel my lips twitching slightly with frisson of delight. I just can’t stop smiling about it. I’ve been floating all along ever since I heard it.

But at the same time I was scared. You know why? Tables will be arranged in a line of 24 with 2 queues facing each other. AND, our seating arrangement is yet to be given next week. That means, we, the Samsung folks will be distributed along with the socialites and we will never know who we will be hobnobbing with. Take that! I mean, what if it’s Lucy Torres or Ino Sotto? What am I going to say? Gosh!

It could’ve been perfect if we were just grouped in a circular table, right? Ok. I would like to clear this. I don’t love these events just because it will give me a chance to mingle with the higher people of the society. Mind you, that’s the least of my concerns. It’s just quite fun to actually see them in person and surreptitiously glance on their luxurious items. (Last time Phoemela Barranda was holding a silver papillon LV and that’s what I first noticed in her, haha!) There will be a fashion show. I love seeing those perfect figures and clothes! Plus, I will be given the chance to flash myself in a fashionable outfit. Yay! Ok. So the term quite fun I said earlier seems a wee underrated. The word that actually springs to my mind is, FANTABULOUS! :)

So here I am in my room. Laid in my bed is a clutter of my dresses that I’m toying for the event. And now that I mentioned it, I wonder ever since when was my bed clear of my clothes? Like almost never! Anyways, I can make no mistake about it this time. The very fact that Ma’am Fe is a bit rattled also for the event means something. I mean, her, being used already to these kinds of events. In fact I saw her in one of the Preview mags. All the more I must prepare.

Cocktail. Goodness! I don’t even know what a cocktail dress looks like until I Googled it yesterday. It brought me to a Wikipedia definition of the drink itself and God! I remembered Ma’am Fe reminding us on the drinks that will be served. Once upon a time, the thought of liquor would have sent me in panic. But it's ok now, remember Davao? Ha-di-ha! Back to the dress, sure enough I have lots of dresses but I just sort of categorized them into two: Sunday outfits and party-type. I’ve made up my mind that for this event, I will wear something that screams “safe and fashionable” and just observe first what everybody’s wearing. Next event will be my turn to experiment.

So, I funneled down my choices into these and compared them with what I saw on the web. Guys, need your help to decide on this matter. Please, please click on comments below and vote for your choice.

Option 1: My 1st choice. (See, I still can use it. ;)

Option 2: My LBD (fahsionista's term for "Little Black Dress"). It is a well-known "rule of fashion" that every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Option 3: Another black. This one is slightly used.

Option 4: Put on my Becky Bloomwood mode and go SHOPPING!!!! Weee...=)

I'll appreciate your comments guys. You still have 'til Monday so I can check in the afternoon and get ready for the accessories during the holiday. Meanwhile, my weekend will be busy for beautifying. ;) Thanks. Mwah!