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Chadstone VIP Shopping Day - Nov 2013 @ Wednesday, November 27, 2013 20th Wednesday Nov  On Wednesday by chance we happened to go to Chadstone on their VIP Shopping Day, something we've never been to before, as I take night classes on Wednesdays. On their bi-annual VIP shopping days lots of store have x% off, or special gift offers with purchases. There's also lots of stores offering free sparkling and cupcakes. 
Cupcake Bakery @ The Body Shop
The Body Shop did a lucky chance thing. Not a lucky dip, you either win or you don't. Sticker under the cupcake. At first I was going for the pink rose one (as there was only one) but then I picked the corner heart one. And won! That was lucky, but I do wonder if the rose one had a sticker? If I designed it I'd say no, people might pick the odd one out, or take the approach of one of many. I'm a skill person rather than chance.  I won a salt scrub! Spa Wisdom Africa Ximenia & Salt Scrub. Worth $50 oh wow that's expensive. But it is heavy. Note that you could easily make a scrub yourself. This scrub looks pretty good, no SLS, parabens or anything. And it's fair trade too, which is good.  Found a craft shop, a fancy Swedish-esque one. Which reinforced the belief that crafting (other than with supplies from Riot Art) in particular fancy cards is an expensive hobby. Yes it is, but then compare it to the cost of the photography class. 
Love Glitter!
Stall selling strands of beads. Cheaper on ebay.
 Love Daiso. So many things to buy, especially with their kitchen and crafting isles. Once I bought fake eye lashes. Most interested in their organization stuff, like boxes with dividers, perfect your desk or drawers. 
We must go back for another Christmas headpiece. As I work at the mall in December is does work out well for cost per a wear, even if I already do have two
Pencil cases, origami paper, paper bags (pk 20), hair thing.
I love these Cathy Kidston inspired boxes, unfortunately I already have lots of boxes.
Bought. Didn't notice the crack at the time. These are great in the bathroom.
Comes with three dividers, two different colour sets to select from.
Priceline had gift bags, but were out when we got there.
Chadstone exclusive, did anyone get one?
I do love Lush.
Cacao Green had a BOGOF Offer. I love froyo, but don't think it's any less fattening than ice cream, it's not actually the same stuff as the frozen yoghurt you buy at the supermarket. It's just like ice cream, but sort of different.
Every season they offer new flavours, limited edition. This summer it's mango and coconut, which we sampled. The mango was great, and I couldn't taste the coconut after that. We both had the mango with lychee pearls (I love these!) strawberry pocky (the sticks you get from asian shops, that I've never had, Andy knows about these things cause he likes asians) and kiwi. This was Andy's first froyo exp and he liked it, he doesn't go out much to anywhere other than his friend's place and the shooting range.
Why is there always a hole in the middle?
We discovered 'Pylones' a French shop that's all around the world. They sell fun things you don't need. The perfect place to get a Secret Santa present. I saw metal ace card bottle openers. Love that butter dish, the calculator I've seen before much cheaper than the Arthur Warehouse on Swanston. Cool grater, rubber sent to the groom? XD
Shower Puffs - Umbrella - Bowls with Lids
Chadstone Centerpiece outside DJ. Red thing opens to reveal Santa.
Dusk Candles. Love the glitter tealight candles, but is it kinda like burning money? It's a set of 8 for $8, those purple glitter ones. As a gift the tray set is a better idea, but the blown glass is stunning, though buying xmas items that can only be used in December doesn't seem like a great idea.
Love those wraps, we sometimes make at home. Here they start from $2.80, similar prices to sushi, I think they go up to $3.50 a roll. That's really $$ for what it is. You'll need 3-4 to fill you up. People were lining up around the corner for this.
L'Occitane had a GWP, unfortunately I don't need to get anything from there. I've bought almost everything, and the other half is being bought on the 26th (the family isn't exchanging presents till late Jan as they're going away).
Typo had 40%, but still most of their normal sale items are online only. Love Typo.
Sussan's had a bed in their window, do SAs take a nap when they close? :P
La Belle Miette Macarons
One of my favourite shops, Alannah Hill. Love to work there, but the uniform is $$$.
More cupcakes! They're surprisingly good, must have changed their recipe.
Part 2 - Coming up tomorrow.
Two Weeks Before Exams @ Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Monday 18th Nov  Planned a picnic luncheon, called around for dates. The Cherry Orchard will be closed on the date I selected. :( Need that date though for the caters and other people involved. Le beau & co can't make it as they're going away. :( Made epic fail pancakes, your options are either a. under cooked b. burnt. Watched Dracula, it's ok, it's pretty though. We like Jonathan Rhys Myers, loved the Tudors but I like him best in 'Bend it like Beckham' he looked better younger me thinks. 
Love Lucy/Morgana's Dress, she looks the polar opposite as in Merlin.
Lady Jane also has great outfits, she's the seductress. Mina looks bland.
Started working on the veil, averaging 10mins per bead. Really need to get that thing to help get the thread through. I love how the veils look Alannah Hill-esque even though it was a tiny fraction of the price.  Cards, we made a notepad thing. Secret Santas. Keeping it crafty. I hate it when people borrow my things and do the wrong thing with it. Do not rip the masking tape just cause you can, use the scissors. If you BYO you can do whatever you please with it.  Bought the "Bundaberg Sparking Selection" and hurt myself in the process. Love making my own cocktails, can't justify spending $10 on a drink, I rather spend it on dessert. Is it odd that only two men have ever bought me drinks? One was a friend.  Tuesday 
Made almond cookies, creating crescents too much effort.
They're nice but I wouldn't make them again, too crumbly.
 Wednesday The one time I take my shoes off I get a splinter! That ain't going to shop me from going shopping though. :P It's tiny, a black dot I saw this morning, but now I can't find it... Called the dr, Adrian who's happy to slice... to get it out. Hell no is he touching my foot! Attempting the sticky tape method (failed), potato (working on atm) and egg shell methods first. Need to get better soon, we have a treasure hunt to win on Friday.    Chadstone VIP shopping day, first time I've been to this one, always on a Wednesday night when I have class. Lots of places did cupcakes & sparkling, got a cupcake from AH. Won a salt scrub from 'The Body Shop'! Love Jasper Junior's fairy collection, but they're tiny and $$$. My companion for the day bought me something for the tree, that's nice except the bit where I don't have a tree.  Short Story - They make amazing paper craft things, things that you can make yourself at home. :P There's flowers, cranes in glass bubbles - love these, when I see it on sale I'll get some. Butterflies, cranes and origami dresses in shadow box frames. We had froyo and Lindt. Home. Died a little, foot hurts. Went to a concert, it was good.  Thursday Today started at 7.15am. Text from Adrian, the dr, reminder that I am not to run around on the treasure hunt. The dr prescribed lots of rest and minimum time spent on my feet.  Went to see 'One Chance' a story about Paul Potts, who won Britan's got talent. It was good. Pretty amazing that he married his 1st gf. Think his father worked at a metal place or mining company, at first I thought it was a dream sequence. Why people who live in small towns hang around? I run pretty fast and far. I knew the manager looked familiar. It's the one eyed guy from PoTC, he's got a very unique look. The mother is Mrs Weasley, but I didn't recognize her at all. Love the smell of popcorn. Eating it, not so much. 
Another day of shopping.
Won another salt scrub! Well actually Jas let me win.
Butterbeer at Starbucks!
Friday 
Mail.
Oddly named mascara.
Kitty shell necklace, oh wow that's pretty. I'd love to make things like that.
 
Treasure Hunt. We won! The Three Musketeers (it was either that or 'The Triad'). :P
Dessert at LuxBite.
Dinner at SpudBar.
 Things in South Yarra. Medwin Couture, I'd love to shop here. It's very $$$ more than AH and they don't have a website.  Soda Rock. Unhygienic, yes it might be a cool diner but I prefer Huxtaburger.  DIY-able Tray, I'd love that in gold & blue/purple. Washi tape?  Always wanted a doll house. Couldn't find the one so we got a custom. Ikea style it takes up most of an entire wall in my room.  Can we go inside? This looks cool. I'd like to go camping in the yard in one. But can you breathe in it? 
Its been a very busy week, 3 days of fun event and then 2 days of work.
Then summer school starting on Monday. Break on tues then exam cram.
What have you been up to lately?
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