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Korea Shopping and Clothing Haul 2016


I'm a self-proclaimed shopping enthusiast on-a-budget. I love shopping, traveling and just experiencing different cultures. Visiting Seoul is one my favorites so far. It has a youthful vibe similar to my personality. It was fun, very chill and very quirky everywhere you go.

Shopping is one of the many reasons why I enjoyed Korea. Although the trip was short, we tried to squeeze in some shopping. Here are the things I got from our trip and the price range so you can use as a guide on your next trip (I'll still try to recall the price range). The currency is either in Philippine Peso or Korean won.

Let's start with the items I got from OPM Mall in Dongdaemon. It was late already so we only had an hour to stay in this Mall at around 1:00 am. This place has one of the nicest and cheapest in Seoul.

I bought this white top for $10,000 KRW. Almost all the clothes in Korea cost from 10k-15k KRW for an average top or shirt. Not really cheap but really good quality as compared to Thailand clothes. 


Next is this maroon button down skirt that I bought because the saleslady kept on insisting me to buy it. I knew it was one size smaller but she's really makulit so I eventually gave in. I still wonder how and where I'm gonna use it again. I gained another kilo.. Goodluck naman!


Another skirt I got is this floral skirt for $10,000 KRW. It's supposed to be a pasalubong for my Granny but I changed my mind when I got home and bought her another one instead. haha..

This long sleeves with an over-sized bow cost $25,000 KRW or roughly Php 530-600. The quality is really good. I wore this in one of our company's major events, many people really liked it. Plus, it's so noticeable because of the big bow. hahahah.. Also, I saw this same top in a shop near Ehwa University for around $45-50,000 KRW. That's when I thought, I made the right decision of buying it at Dongdaemon.

Next are the items I got from Hongdae! It's a cool place for youngsters and young at hearts. Most of the items I bought here are from Play Ground, a korean clothing store for skaterboys I guess? haha.. They had a sale when we went there and got some goodies for $3,000 to $5,000 KRW only.


Korean shopping wouldn't be complete without these cute socks from Hongdae for only $10,000 KRW for 10-12 pairs.

Next stop was Ehwa University. I forgot to take a solo photo of the pants but I bought it in this store for $12,000 KRW. My mom also bought a gray one of the same design.
Blue pants I bought for $12,000 KRW
I also got this jumper for $12,000 KRW which didn't fit me at all. To date, this is still brand new. Im thinking of giving this to my niece instead.


Anyway, let's go straight to my top favorite shopping mecca in korea - the Gangnam Underground Shopping Center. It's not that big but you will get lost for sure coz there are lots of stores selling cheap clothes and other stuff in this area. My mom and I really enjoyed this place so much to the point that we asked my brothers to go back in our hotel in Myeongdong while we shop here for additional 4 hours. lol..

First item is this Red dress which I pair with a white shirt. I just dont have anything like this so I got one.. and yes, my current favorite color is maroon. hehe..

Next are these office pants I got for $10,000 KRW each. Very cheap and good quality.


This light blue top is one of my favorites. It's very light and perfect for the humid weather of the Philippines.

Last shopping haven is the Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center and the Myeongdong Shopping area. This is where I spent the rest of my money as we were set to leave the next day.

I get a lot of compliment when I wear this white top because it looks like I have an jacket on my shoulders. The quality of it is thick and perfect for "bed weather" but not suitable for summer because well, sobrang init sa Philippines!hehe..


I got this for a total of $25,000 KRW together with this red plaid longsleeves. Plaids are not really my style but since I don't have anything like that, I bought it. hahaha

If I remember it right, I think I got this striped long sleeves for $6,000 KRW or roughly Php 282.00.


This pink skirt I got for less than $5,000 won. Super cheap!

Last is this cap I bought just beside the Rib Cheese Restaurant in Myeongdong for only $12,000 KRW.

I hope you liked this loot as much as I did. 


xoxo, 
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