Before long, we were already at the parking lot behind Illuma and while waiting for mom to prepare the coupons and all, I checked out the exterior design of the fairly big mall. Well, with such distinctive, unique and edgy design, I doubt anyone could give Illuma a miss. Everything from the outside looks super cool. Haha! Once mom was done, we immediately went into the mall. That's when everything sank to the very bottom. Haha! Illuma is so bare!!! I believe they are still in expansion but still, the interior design is nothing compared to the exterior. It's like trying too hard to be arty farty but eventually, everything just go wrong. Really such a sad thing, ok! :( Furthermore, the choice of shops weren't at all interesting. It's just like taking Bugis Village to another level. What's there to brag about? Oops!

Ok I know my comments are harsh but I'm just saying what I feel. I believe some would also agree with what I said, no? The only place of interest for me is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! Haha. Gosh, I really wish that Illuma's management think through again about how they could attract many more people to the mall. Something need to be done quick, I suppose. Oh, did I mention that the mall was fairly empty? Sigh...

After being there for only half an hour or so, we decided to leave Illuma (but not without taking some pictures first) and headed for Bugis Junction. Well, even though I'm bored of BJ, at least there's much more variety there. One can really spend all their moolahs without them realising! Haha. Mom was no exception. ;) She managed to grab some stuffs too! After all, there was a huge sale. I reckon, it's the Pre Great Singapore Sale! :D

These are the goodies that mom managed to bag at super discounted prices:

Sling Back Patent Heels from CR2 by Carlo Rino

Blue Fabric Tote from Bonia (re-released collection)

P/S: Overall, as usual, we had a real good time! Weeee~ :)

Regards,
Niz