The jaded accountant's new clothes

I really do love shopping. It's the exhilarating sensation I get when I walk into a shop and exit with a shopping bag in hand. Especially if it's a large shopping bag.

Recently, I made some significant purchases (significant by my standards, that is!). I have been regularly checking GAP's website for the season's latest releases and even more frequently monitoring their stores for new arrivals. There is this one pair of GAP slim fit tailored khakis in deep cobalt that I have been eyeing since I first saw it online. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to own a pair. I have an affinity for the colour blue. I love the attention I receive when I stroll around in my new khakis. In fact, I even received a compliment from a co-worker, who said "Hey, nice pants!"

I have also been looking out for a new pair of leather shoes to replace my current pair which is more than 2 years old. It has served its purpose well as its soles are now quite worn out and pose a hazard on slippery, wet surfaces. By collecting loyalty stamps over the course of 3 months while dining at Isetan's Eat Paradise, I managed to redeem enough shopping vouchers to enjoy a 20 per cent discount off my new pair of Clarks shoes. Rather than going for the safe, standard, formal black, I decided to lighten up my soles with a pair of Ginsberg Band in walnut leather as various shades of brown seem to be all the rage in office wear these days. I adore the contrast when I pair them with my blue khakis to make a fashion statement.