One of my really good friend, Ken is finally getting his Phd after spending 8years studying and doing his research in London. Woohoo~
And his lovely wife, Veron who is also my best friend is in London for his graduation ceremony!
Meaning that moi can meet up with both Veron and Ken in London this time... HOOT!!!
Since we had plan in advance to go up to Stonehenge and Bath, Ken decided it's probably easier and better to rent a car instead of following a tour package.
On our first day in London, Ken drove us up to this place called Bicester Village, a designer brand outlet mall ten miles from Oxford. There's more than 100 chic designer and brand name boutiques in Bicester Village. Last season's Diors, Ralph Laurens, Salvatore Ferragamos and everything else are at least 30 to 50 per cent off normal prices.
Ken does the driving while Veron read the maps. Moi kept asking Ken to let me drive (cos im gonna start learning driving soon mah) but to no avail..
tsk tsk *shake my head*
Speaking about driving... moi is super super impressed with British drivers!! I read in my Basic theory book that the extreme right lane is for overtaking cars ONLY and the moment you have overtake the car infront, the driver is suppose to go back to the middle lane. So when moi read that, i was super confused because i don't see that happening in Singapore. The drivers in Singapore basically doesn't follow that rule.In fact, I'm not even sure if they follow any rules... KUAKUAKUA
But in UK, the extreme right lane is really just use for over taking cars only. Once they overtake the car in front, the drivers MOVE BACK INTO THE MIDDLE LANE!!!!
And it happens EVERYTIME!!
Kudos to the UK drivers :)
(They keep a safe distance and DON't TAILGATE TOO...*hint hint*)
We reached Bicester Village an hour and a half later. It was almost 5pm when we reach there. As you can see, there wasn't much of a crowd left. Without a moment to lose, we start our shopping spree!!!!
Taking a picture outside the Burberry store
Ken trying on a suit from Ermenegildo Zegna. It's this Italian brand (which moi can't even pronounce) and they are really famous for their suits. Even with the discount, moi still find it super expensive. (THINK: S$XXXX) 
Ken looking really good...and YESH! he bought it.
The funny thing is: Ken brought us to Bicester Village with the intention of getting Veron and moi to do some serious damages to our wallets. Turns out that Veron and moi left empty handed whilst our dear Ken spent the most!HAHAHAHA
Moi don't find the things cheap personally. I guess it's due to the high standard of living. A XXXXX Polo T was going for like 35pounds or S$95 (on discount no less) and that same Polo T is selling at regular price S$110 (Moi can get discount at DFS somemore)See!! It's not that much of a difference!!
But Somebody was going like "Wahhh..So cheap!! Buy more, buy more"
This is what happen when you live in London for so many years :P
Nevertheless, it was still a great experience!!
Thanks, Ken for bringing moi there
:)
3 comments:
Smart choice that you didn't get anything in Bicester, Oxford. Things were so expensive there - no matter how long you stay in that country. I would still prefer to shop along those night streets in Asia - brand or no brand doesn't make a diff!
Anyway I understand and pity that guy in the picture because I think he's trying to reward himself (for some reasons) while hoping to reclaim the VAT back with help from his wife. Am I right?
Ah Jiao.
Hello,
I love your blog. So far what I gathered from the blog is that you live in Singapore. You are Korean and married to Tom. Seems like you like to travell a lot. May be work for a Airline ? I like to travel too. I wouls be interested to hear your experiance from different country. Thanks for sharing.
Korean? I thought she was from Thailand, working for the airline with the most beautiful stewardesses in the world, Thai Airways!
;)
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