Shopping and getting value for your money
By Jacqui Iwu (jackie@sunnewsonline.com)
Saturday, July 28, 2007

Shopping for wears and fashion accessories does different magic for different kinds of people. Some ladies love to shop after a relationship break- up just to update their wardrobe and re-boost their self esteem, others shop to be happy, feel good about life and relate with what is happening in the fashion industry around the globe. No matter how you look at it, shopping makes women happy and fulfilled.

Somehow, having the urge to shop for wears is one thing and knowing where to go for the things you desire is another thing all together. To some of us, shopping can really be a hell of a task if we do not map out strategy and how to go about it. Some women prefer to shop at well known boutiques, some at the various markets scattered all over town depending on where you live.

Those of us living in Lagos know that there are so many places to shop for wears in Lagos and at times you get confused where to go but, if you have specific fashion outlets or particular markets you will not have much problem shopping in a city like Lagos.

Not only individual buyers shop; boutique owners and fashion designers also do their own shopping. Their own problem is to also know countries to go so as to supply trendy and variety of wears and fashion accessories to their prospective customers and buyers. Quite a lot of them here in Nigeria travel abroad to buy the things they sell here so as to meet with global fashion trend. The average Nigerian woman is very conscious of what she wears so, she takes her time to shop around so as to get value for her money. The ladies also itch to know outlets that are giving out free gifts and discounts. It is all about appeal and getting what you desire at reasonable rates.

Recently, BW had a chat with a fashion designer and boutique owner – Stella Chuks Amaefuna on return from one of her several shopping trips abroad. The English graduate-turned designer and owner of Lafesta Apparels with a head Branch at Lateef Salami , Ajao Estate, recently opened a new branch at Broadway Shopping Complex, Broad Street, Lagos Island. In her chat with BW, she talked about commencing a hot discount sales bonanza to make shopping pleasant and rewarding for her customers.

She is slashing all her prices and is giving out sizzling Tank / Tops free for every two skirt / pant suits or evening gowns purchased at any of her outlets in Lagos. Her shops are stocked with corporate skirts / pants suits, unisex Senegalese kaftan, alluring evening gowns, designers handbags, perfumes, jewelries bridals and other fashion accessories. she also promises a sweet surprise for her teeming wholesale buyers who buy to resale.
The big one goes to BW fans who walk into any of her shops with today’s publications; be sure to get your shopping bags filled up with lots of goodies.

FITNESS WATCH: Still giving excuse not to work your bones? Scrub your house, vacuum, and make your bed or better still, shun the lift and take the stairs.

BEAUTY SPLASH: Nutritional supplements that contain wheat germ oil and Omega -3 fatty acids nourish your skin. Indulge!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Good planning and organization of your daily activities yields good rewards and saves you a lot of stress.