After seeing off the rest of the group go off to where ever was planned earlier, my brother and SIL stayed on awhile to snap a few more photos.
Then it was to a craft shop that I have been dreaming of that someday I get to step foot into the shop!
It was about an hour’s drive from New York, with a picturesque view all along the way.
When we arrived at Joann’s, I felt like another dream just came true again!
Thanks and syukur alhamdullilah to Allah for making this dream come true!
I had one hour to spend at Joann’s as we other places we wanted to go to.
Boy! I was really spoilt for choice!
Luckily, or, was that unluckily, I am not a millionaire. If I were, I’d buy the whole store! LOL!
I dabble in so many hobbies, and trying to decide what to buy and to buy something that is worth it, coming all the way to the US, which I can’t find in Malaysia or are too expensive, was difficult, because a lot of the things were either not so easily available in Malaysia or, they cost an arm and a leg.
I couldn’t decide between which hobbies that I wanted to spend on – scrapbooking? Cross stitching? Patchwork and quilting? Rubber stamping? Baking? Crocheting? Sewing? It was like trying to make a major decision! LOL!
I went around and around Joann several times before finally making my choices.
Thanks, NikAi, for taking the photos! I was so excited I was in Joann's that I forgot to snap photos of my own!
Just look at all those fabrics! Trying to decide which one was hard! I want them all! LOL!
I finally decided on some patchwork and quilting stuff, a few things for my scrapbook and rubber stamping hobby and bought a couple of patterns for my sewing hobby.
The stash? You will have to wait for a separate posting dedicated just on the stash that I bought, but I am sure my craft friends are going to be envious when they see the stash that I actually managed to haul from this trip! LOL! *wink*
Next stop? The Woodbury Common Premium Outlet!
I am not actually a person who goes crazy buying branded items, especially when they cost a bomb. I’d rather spend it on craft stash. But, occasionally, when I find something branded that I like and it suits my budget (which isn’t exactly sky high *grin*), I would buy it, but that does not happen often.
I prefer to buy something that would either make me look good or makes me feel good about myself, and gives me confidence to go about my day, and it may or may not be a branded item.
So, I wasn’t initially excited about going to the Woodbury, but since everyone said that if you are in New York, you must visit the Premium Outlet. If not, your New York trip would not be complete. So, I was excited about the fact that I finally get to visit the much talked about Outlet!
It was an hour’s drive from Joann.
I never imagined how big the Outlet was going to be, and now that I have arrived at the Outlet, now I know why it is a must visit place when in New York!
I was in awe of how big it was and how many branded shops could be located all in one location! It was awesome, and yes, I was awestruck! I could not believe I was there! LOL!
When my brother and SIL asked me which shop I wanted to visit, I was at a lost.
There were so many shops to choose from but most of them were selling items I know I could only dream of ever being able to afford them.
Furthermore, I think I have better things I would rather spend my money on. Also, I don’t think I could ever bring myself to buy a handbag where the price is the cost of half of my salary. I‘d be crazy to spend that much money!
But in awe I was, and I wanted to visit them all as I don’t think I will have an opportunity to visit Woodbury again in the near future.
But Coach is a must visit store as this is one brand that many of my friends and relatives have been talking about and I was told it is one of the more affordable brands. I told myself that I must at least come home with one Coach Handbag! LOL! *wink*
I brother said that I should visit the Prada store as in Malaysia, I might never dare to step into one! LOL! He is right about that!
So here I am with a Prada handbag that I could never afford! LOL! Not yet, at least! *wink*
Just posing in front of another store I could never imagine buying from their items – Gucci. At least not yet! *grin*
So, let’s walk away for now.....
We chance upon members of my group who also took the opportunity to come to Woodbury.
We got to the Coach store, and oh my, I was spoilt for choice, and most of the items were, err.....kind of affordable! LOL!
I fell in love with this beige bag the minute I set eyes on it, but the price made me put it down again. But, wait, it was on sale! The final price? I am not telling! LOL! *wink*
The red salmon bag is lovely too!
Checking out a bag at Vera Bradley.
No, I did not buy anything at Vera Bradley as I think most of the items sold looks like something I can make myself. Maybe I can someday promote Uniquely Aznique too? *wink*
We just gave Burberry a pass as it was way too expensive for me to buy anything from there.
We took a short break at one of the many food courts available at the Outlet to enjoy Eli’s home cooked Nasi Lemak.
It was delicious! Really love it! Nasi Lemak all the way from New Jersey! See that satisfied look on my face? I look rounded too! LOL!
Thanks, NikAi and Eli!
After the short break, it was another round of going around to see more stores!
We stopped by Nine West and I almost did not buy this pair of boots when another lady would not let go of the other side of the shoe when she saw me trying it out.
I decided to just let it go. I did not feel like arguing with her over a pair of boots.
However when we came back later, she did not even buy the boots, so I decided to buy it as it was 60% off, if I remember it.
I am glad that we went back to get the boots because it was these pair of boots that kept my feet from freezing up the next few days as the boots I brought with me from Malaysia were not thick enough to sustain the freezing weather of New York and London.
Next stop, Kate Spade, as my brother wanted to get something for my mum.
I like this colourful handbag my SIL chose for my mum.
I feel like a little kid posing with my mum's Kate Spade! LOL!
If I wasn’t too worried about my luggage being in excess, I think I would have gone overboard and over my spending limit buying all the handbags I like! LOL!
In actual fact, I did actually buy an extra luggage, but that was planned well in advance as I had pre-ordered some craft items to be sent to my brother’s house well ahead of my journey and I needed another luggage to bring them back home with me as I started the trip with only a single standard size luggage. My brother had advised that I get the second luggage in the US as it would be cheaper and I would get a better quality luggage at the Outlet.
I could not, however, resist buying at least one Michael Korrs Handbag though! LOL! *wink*
It was another bag that I fell in love with the minute I saw it at the store front! LOL!
After that purchase, I told my brother that we are not making any more stops as I might not be able to resist buying another handbag! LOL!
I have no regrets about buying the things I bought that day, although I am not about to reveal how many pieces of handbags I bought that day *wink*, but, no, I did not go mad and bought 10 handbags! LOL!
Maybe if my luggage could fit,.....maybe..... LOL! *wink*
By the way, I also bought my son 2 pairs of High Top Converse shoes in red and black, and bought my hubby a Bostonian shoes at the Clarks Store. Unfortunately, I bought the wrong size. Hubby said that he will be keeping them for when Aiman can fit into them.
We arrived at the hotel and took a short rest before we headed out to dinner at the same halal shop I had dinner with my friends just the night before.
We were hungry and too tired to venture any further for dinner.
After dinner, we decided to go sightseeing......
Day 5 to be continued...again! – 6th February 2013 – the night is still young!
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