Shopping heaven

Today after work, I headed into Seoul to check out Myeongdong, one of the main shopping districts in Seoul. I fell in love with Forever 21, a huge clothes shop, to me it seemed like a cross between New Look, Dorothy Perkins, H&M and Top Shop (all good!). There is also a Zara, Uniqlo and a Mango which was either about to open or in the process of closing down (hopefully the former). I heard a rumour that H&M will open a shop there next year!

I committed a slight faux pas in Uniqlo - I took a couple of t-shirts to the changing room to try on and walked into the cubicle with my shoes on. Apparently you have to take your shoes off and leave them, along with your bag, in a little basket outside the cubicle. Will have to remember that one for the future...

I also stumbled upon a Grand Opening for a new cosmetics store called Nature Republic. Bought a lipstick and a nail varnish and was given several free gifts including a make up bag, moisturiser, shower puff and cotton wool pads. Result!

Afterwards, I went to Cafe Pascucci for a reviving cup of coffee. Here, when you pay for your drink, they give you a little black coaster. When your drink is ready, the coaster flashes and vibrates (hmm, that sounds rude!) and you take it to the counter to exchange for your drink.