I See, I Want, Aishop

By Cynthia (Guest Blogger)

This is one shop that never fail to come up with bright ideas in marketing. I was first introduced to this shop when I first saw their promotion on some plus size leggings priced at RM19.80.

Most of the time we online buyers hate the idea of registering our details in any dotcom to purchase anything. Emailing the seller with informal messages is always the preferred 'lazy' method ;)

I must commend that registering in Aishop is pretty short and simple. And the best of all, for every new registration, you get a RM5 rebate voucher to spend!

Can you do the math? I wanted to get a RM19.80 leggings and here I automatically got myself a rebate of RM5! Super saving deal I must say.

Aishop is the place to go if you are looking for something basic for your wardrobe. Lots of leggings, single tone tops, palazzo pants - items that a girl must have in their wardrobe on those dress down days. 

Flare monotone singlet top

Something for the big girls too! Shop PLUS SIZE

Heaven of simplicity

True to their nature of ethical business, they will have no doubts to inform you shall there be any major / minor defects on products that is available for sales, to prepare you in advance on what you are getting ;)

Making payment is a breeze and waiting for the purchases too is not too long. If you do follow their instruction and have paid for your item within their stipulated cut off time at 10.30am daily, your item will be sent out on the same day. And best of all payment made promptly within 24 hours upon ordering will be entitled to a small token of appreciation. Not a huge gift, but still a very thoughful idea to reward good customers. I like!! ;)

Heh, I got an iphone inspired mini notepad for prompt payment! Haha!

Along with every purchase comes a Thank You card that you can pass to your friend in order for them to shop in Aishop with a discounted rebate of RM5-8 (I can't remember as I have passed to a friend!). There is also a RM10 voucher to be spent on FoodPanda ;)

Good news for those of you who loves to write. Blog about Aishop and be in the running to win RM200 cash!! And as usual, Aishop being forever 'Ai Love You' to all who made an effort, those who submit will receive a RM10 voucher to shop in Aishop! Ai-ya-ya!!! They are so generous that ai-can't-say-no to blog about them!

~ ai want to shop now! ~

Happy Shopping!

Cynthia Lee (a.k.a Guest Blogger for YSK)

Edited by YourShoppingKaki :)

Giveaway: The Convertible Dress Challenge

By Cynthia (Guest Blogger)

Woot! I heard you got a convertible! Can I hop on?

Haha nope, it's not the convertible sports car where all girls are swooned to have a ride on! I am sure most of us have heard about this ingenious way of wearing a dress in 101 ways that your mind can think of.

Being fashionable is a competitive sport! And being seen in a social event with a same piece of dress is a major no-no to most of us girls! Well, unless if you are the usherer, the bridesmaids, the waitresses or waiting in line to perform some cha-cha in the event. Otherwise no! To avoid such scenes,  I would normally opt the unconventional way out - by wearing sarees. OK, I  am weird!

I really do meant it when I said saree =P

Planning  to attend  social events is most probably any girls' biggest fear. What to wear, what to say, how to make up, shall you curl your hair, where to get a pair of nice heels and many more dilemmas streaming into the mind.

It would be a GIANT relief if you can at least find a solution to one of the above matter - getting a dress to wear without anyone else in the event having the same thing on. Perhaps it's time to invest in a convertible dress

If you do not know yet, Ladies Fashion carries an extensive range of convertible dresses - from long ones to midi length, from single colored ones to colorblocking piece. This is by far the biggest collection I have seen in local blogshop.

Just Where Can You Wear These To?

Out of curiosity, we asked the owner of Ladies Fashion who buys most of these convertibles dresses. Besides those who buy for own personal wearing, a lot of brides-to-be buy the dresses for their bridesmaids. The various ways of wearing the dress allows it to be worn by girls of all sizes. :D

twist and fold and tie as creative as you can be

Maxi length convertibles in various colors HERE

Midi length convertible dresses HERE

Now that you have seen all these gorgeous and multi functional usage of a convertible dress, be prepared to win one! 

Wanna win a convertible dress of your own?

Because November is the birthday month of Sha-Lene (a.k.a. Your Shopping Kaki), we've amped up the giveaways this season! The joy of gifts is more so in the giving than the receiving, so we love organising giveaways! :)

 

Contest sponsor: Ladies Fashion

If you already own a piece of convertible dress, that's easy! Simply put that on, drape it to your most creative way and snap away pictures to show off your style!

I am wearing a two-tone midi convertible here draped to my style ;)

If you have yet to own a convertible dress, be creative with some other form of drapes available in your wardrobe ;) Try getting a piece of scarf or shawl and drape, drape away! Show us the many styles that you can achieve and why you definitely deserve to win that piece of convertible dress from Ladies Fashion!

Draped from a piece of jersey shawl

What are the prizes?

The most creative drape will win the following:

• Winner: One FREE convertible dress of your choice
• Runner Up x3: RM20 vouchers to shop in Ladies Fashion
• 2nd Runner Up x10: RM10 vouchers to shop in Ladies Fashion

Hurry up and get creative now! Contest deadline: it ends on 15th December 2012. Perfect timing for you to wear your winning piece out for the X'mas or New Year Celebration!!

Email your picture entries to yourshoppingkaki@gmail.com

Ladies Fashion is one of the most popular stores in the online shopping community, known for its affordability in price and having an extensive collection from basic wear to dinner wear. With a weekly update that is much awaited, you can shop for the latest fashion for almost every occasion you can think of! From basic wear that you can wear to sleep or a mamak session, to structured pencil dresses fit for working wear and elegant maxi dresses for those evening social events, there is literally and practically everything under one roof and within the budget of every thrifty shopper. 

Shop away!

~ Ladies Fashion ~

Happy Shopping!

Cynthia Lee (a.k.a Guest Blogger for YSK)

Edited by YourShoppingKaki :)

Trendspotter: Aztec Sunday!

By Cynthia (Guest Blogger)

Just what is this hype about Aztec prints and what inspired this aztec trends? These are some of the questions that I have in mind when I spotted these beautiful geometrical fine patterns.

The Aztec style originates from Mexico and was influenced by a long history of tribes. Traditionally, the art prints reflected the appreciation for insects, birds, fish and animals. 21st Century Aztec trends made their first appearance back in 2009 at the spring/summer catwalk show for Matthew Williamson.

Beautiful aztec prints - mostly very geometrical in character

Let's have a look at some aztec inspired fashion wear that we can find on the blogosphere:

Tube skater dress @ Clothes for Fun

Figure flaunting bodycon @ Style Thieves

Knee length skirt @ Fristellea

Aztec-printed maxi dress! @ Beeyooteefool

Sleeveless skater dress @ O'Bambi

Short and funky fitted mini skirt @ Bluey Joyce

For those who preferred some sleeves @ Bluey Joyce

 Pretty display of geometri prints in pastel colors @ Oozora Tang

Ahh, the basic of all basics - leggings @ Effin Treats

Studs and aztec print shorts @ PrettyCool DIY Denim

Rockstars' Closet

So, what's your pick? Just cos I wanted to ensure that  I am in trend too, I searched my collection of camwhore to see if I do own anything aztec =D

Asos - Yokopop Midi Bodycon Dress

Motel Aztec Print Bodysuit

All available in Asos.com ;)

Talking about tribal prints, Rochelle Goyle too is a fan of such historical patterns ;)

If you have missed our post on the giveaway of the Monster High dolls sponsored by Mattel and organise by YSK, please please head over here and join in the fun!

~~YSK-Mattel Monster High Dolls Giveaway Contest~~

Making use of my aztec bodysuit for a Rochelle inspired makeover ;p

Happy Shopping!

Cynthia Lee (a.k.a Guest Blogger for YSK)

Edited by YourShoppingKaki :)

Trendspotter: You Ombre, I Ombre

By Cynthia (Guest Blogger)

If you are a fan of the current trend (any trends!), I am assuming you must have owned at least one peplum top or dress or skirt. You could also most probably rehearsed the Oppa Gangnam Style of dance secretly in your bedroom. And of course, you must be researching must about the latest hype in the beauty scene - ombre hair and the many ways to achieve this look. I can't resist not trying out to see what's so great about having a head full of colors too and joined on the bandwagon of the International Ombre / Dip-Dye Society =P

Ombre and Dip-Dye: What's the difference?

I have no idea too that both are different until I stumbled upon some blogs that shows the differences. Ombre style means that the hair color is toned gradually by having parts of it bleached to create a darker to lighter shade in the hair.

Gradual toning seen in Ombre process

Dip-dye process is when you have the bottom of the hair being dipped and dyed into any random colours Not literally dipping into pots of colour, but merely adding a quick layer of bright colours at the bottom which often means that it won't last long.

The bold bright colors more often used in Dip-Dye process
(The picture on the far right is none other than Australia's fashion blogger of Not So Naked!)

Michelle and I head on to Point Cut Saloon and decided to give it a try on whatever you call it - ombre or dip-dye. Michelle of course did her research and have been enveloping worries for the past one week and actively saving 568 pictures of something that she wanted. And I, went with nothing in mind.

(speaking in Chinese)
Stylist  : Do you know that animal that look like a rooster but with colourful wings?
Me      : Huh? What are you talking about?
Stylist  : That animal.. like a chicken but comes with colourful backside
Me      : Erm... you mean a peacock is it?
Stylist  : Ahh! Yeah, I am already doing that for you ;)

Haha! And that's how I got the colour for my dip dyed hair.

my 'peacock' inspired dip-dyed hair

Michelle's pink dip-dyed strands!

Ombre - Dip Dye 101

I am sure most of you know how does the Ombre hair processes are. But to those of you who have no clue why do they call it dip-dyed (I have no idea too!), this is what we went thru to achieve the hair above ;) As we opted for bright colours, it will only be achievable if we bleach our hair to a lighter tone than our current hair shade. Originally my hair was fully dyed with light shade of brown and Michelle's in an almost blonde brown shade, but it's still not light enough for her to achieve those shades of pink that we can see in blonde's model because their hair is naturally blonde!

This is what Michelle had in mind

The bottom of our hair are being bleached to rid off the natural color 

to give a lighter base for the new color to set in. 

In my case I had my roots bleached too because I needed to re-touch on the brown base.

I think we have reached the ombre stage here! =D

Dip-dying in process. These are my bowls of purple and blue dye ;)

Dipping like a diva with so many hands on her hair =D

As we each had 2 sessions of bleaching done before the coloring and the setting, it took us about 2.5 hours to go through the entire process. Not too long a time if you make yourself occupied with a lil bit of reading or bring a friend along to do so that you can chat non-stop Like A Boss =D

Took me a while to get adjusted and loving the new colour!

Michelle in her dip dye / ombre, whatever you call it hair =D

For those of you residing in Klang Valley, head on to Point Cut Saloon, in Old Klang Road - famous for their side cut and dip-dye of course. Prices are pretty reasonable. You may want to quote that you saw their dip-dye from YSK and perhaps deserve some sort of discounts =D

DIY Dip-Dye

With the recent craze of using hair chalk, I googled and realised there are some of these hair chalks that is made from Mungyo - a pretty famous brand of colored pastel chalks. I have a regular sized box of Mungyo pastel chalks which I have kept since my studying days doing Architectural Engineering like 13 years back?  

This is my hair a couple of weeks after the peacock inspired color faded 

and hello to my Mungyo pastel!

It's not that difficult to try painting your hair, but it's a dirty job! Basically, you need to section your hand and wet those portion that you wanted to put on colour and rub the pastel stick on the wet strands. As pastel colour are made of some coloured powder densed into a chalk form, when it' dried, it turns flaky. Hence, definitely not a long term thing to do. And make sure you don't wear black as you will have flakes of coloured powder on your shoulder and back once it's dried. You can try set the colours with a hot iron or spray with hair spray as what most vendors recommend. I have never tried that personally though ;)

the different strokes or color  I tried on =P

Which one do you prefer? The DIY one or the saloon based one? =D

And if you prefer none of this, you can always opt for something more out-of-the-world like what Michelle sometimes does!

Michelle is the blue-est of a synthetic wig with makeover 

inspired by Robecca Steam from Monster High!

If you love dressing up, don't forget to join the giveaway organised by YSK and sponsored by Mattel for a chance to win yourself these super cute and fashionable dolls from Monster High by Mattel.

Read here for more information on how to participate:

~YSK-MATTEL GIVEAWAY: MONSTER HIGH DOLLS~

Happy Shopping!

Cynthia Lee (a.k.a Guest Blogger for YSK)

Edited by YourShoppingKaki :)