shopaholics anonymous

  Hi I'm Sascha and I'm a spontaneous shopper. I don't ever plan to shop, I just do it. The worst part is, I don't even see it coming. Like the other day when Brent and I were having a day off together and he announced that he'd like to go buy something for himself. About an hour and a half later, I was about $100 poorer--or as I like to say, I had a wardrobe augmentation. I don't ever remember what I bought that day--maybe a new bra? Who knows? Since that day, my wardrobe has also gained a new pair of cowboy boots, two dresses, a skirt and a top--all while I diligently try to think about maybe starting on my Christmas shopping. It's been hopeless.

  To make matters much, much worse--I've been working at the mall again for the up-coming issue and there's a new store. Fortunately, they don't have their full selection yet. Unfortunately, by my next visit to the mall, there will be a Forever 21, Sephora and a Victoria's Secret all within walking distance. My life is in shamblesssss......

  At first I tried to resist but now I know that I have to just go with the flow on this. I've devised a plan--I've been spending the past few hours (and by few, I mean more like most of the day) thinking up exact presents for those on my Christmas list. I figured that if I have something specific in mind, there's no way I'd be tempted to stray from my plan...I hope. I've felt like it's been working so far. Instead of going to websites that I'd be interested in, I've been frequenting "guy" sites, trying to get as much inspiration as possible. So far, I've got four guys to shop for: Ken, Brent, Junior and Jermaine. In case you were wondering, I decided that I don't trust myself around the "girl" sites yet because it might lead to a relapse. The way I see it, until I come up with an awesome "girl present" idea (that would tempt me to shop for myself),  should probably back off Victoria's Secret, Bamboo Sky, The Butik, Sephora, American Apparel, Nine West and Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom (the department store and Rack). Sigh...wish me luck. I'll need a lot of it.

  On a related note, here's your first edition of Sasch Couture. Enjoy!

First order of business: Anime is in for Winter 2010-2011. Especially One Piece, Bleach, Naruto and Totoro--the perfect cold weather action-drama-comedy to watch while sipping on hot coco with big, fluffy marshmallows (hey! This is Sasch Couture and whatever I say is in, is in.). Proudly flaunt your anime-mania with phone charms, sweaters and cellphone cases.

Second order of business, Sasch Couture ins and outs--Out: mullet style, split-end, un-dyed shag cuts.

mullet....?

In: Henna-dyed classic bob cuts. :)

In: My new FOB friend, Mariko! You'll see more of her soon. I've totally taken her under my wing. She just moved out here. how did I meet her? She does my nails! Isn't she so cute?

Speaking of nails....In: Hand-painted floral print round-tip nails by Anri @ Salon Cherie. Oh, and this Kate Spade ring isn't too bad either, huh?

In: "The Royal Hawaiian" fedora. Available in April 2011. It's pretty sweet, huh? I kind want one for me.

 

 

In: Dinner dates with Vicki.

In: Dinner combo for 2 at India Cafe on Kapahulu.

In: Dinner date at Ichiben in Pearlcity.

In: Photobooth app on iPhone 4.