My (Almost) Guiltless Shopping Spree
I remember when they gave me a Samsung flat screen a few years ago. We had just purchased our home and it went perfectly onto our bedroom wall where it still hangs today. It was just so memorable to get such a huge present at the most opportune time, and not even from family or friends, but from a company that just knows how to treat its customers with such class.It’s great to know that till today Smart Infinity gives the same VIP treatment and offers delight to its members. I wrote about my experience with Smart Infinity some time ago, and just this week, they again blew me away with their newest Infinity perks. If my past posts have not convinced you to get into Infinity yet, maybe this one will, especially if you have shopaholic tendencies. Yes right? You don’t? No need to be defensive, it’s absolutely understandable if you do. Actually I think we all have that genetic inclination in all of us, and if it has been dormant in you, it takes something like this to wake it up. :)So the invitation read:
“Smart Infinity, Smart’s Premium Luxury Brand, encourages its members to unleash their inner shopaholics with their offer. Through its latest partnership with Store’s Specialists Inc, (SSI), new subscribers will receive free shopping money in the form of SSI Purple Cards that they can use in any SSI store.”
SSI is the local licensee of luxury brands like Gucci, Hugo Boss, Armani, Givenchy, Prada and Burberry. Kenneth Cole, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs. It also Zara, Stradivarius, Aeropostale, Banana Republic, Tod’s Lacoste. Even Make Room, Beauty Bar, and Muji. Here’s the complete list of participating stores:
So take this: Smart Infinity is gifting its members with Stores Specialists’ Purple cards up from P5,000 to P35,000 in value! That's a whole lotta shopping money! It comes with either a Smart Infinity plan without a device or bundled plans with the new iPhone6 or iPhone6 Plus.This new perk is for new (lucky) incoming Smart Infinity members, but I was able to experience the thrill of having extra (and free!) funds to to just shop with. So when I had a day of meetings in the mall I went on my shopping expedition!
I was thinking at first of splurging on a new wardrobe, to get a few pieces from some of my favorite stores like
Zara, which was on sale pa!
Pull and bear, one of mine and Coby's current favorite stores
Everytime I'm here I look to see if “my” yellow cotton sweater is still here
this long jacket caught my eye too
Reese, who joined me after school, patiently waited for me at the iconic VW shoe displayThen I thought should I spend it all on myself of should I buy a little something for everyone in the family?
My thought when I passed by AeropostaleDilemmas, dilemmas, i must say. Of course, since the credits are free, we want to maximize right? (That's actually a major takeaway of this experience. Hihi.)I took some time (did some deep breathing too. thanks to my Beyond Yoga experience haha) and decided to treat me and myself to just get one big special item. Something I would not normally buy unless it’s after weeks of contemplation because it is just high ticket in the standards of practical old me. Brushed away the tinge of guilt because sometimes we moms deserves a treat all to ourselves too!My feet led me to the Marc Jacobs store. Browsing, browsing...
I'm always drawn to the color orange
or basic neutrals like this two tone cow leather tote (and hey the boots are nice too)
And then I go back to “my bag” the blue Natasha 
and it even looks nice with my outfit! #meanttobe and one more hashtag #Happy !So there goes my (almost) guiltless shopping trip. I took this as a sign that the universe thinks I deserve it a special treat, or maybe it just simply thinks I’m really special, or both!:)In this case, I think the universe is Smart Infinity in disguise!---If you're interested to know more, read about Smart Infinity and the SSI Purple Card tie up and see if it is time to get yourself some special treatment.
Here are the Smart Infinity plans with no device bundled in:
For Aspire Plan 3500 members, they will receive Purple Cards worth PHP 19,000, while members availing of higher plans such as Prestige 5000 and Premium 8000 will receive Purple Cards valued as high as P35,000.If you are looking to upgrade even your phone, you can apply for a Smart Infinity plan that is bundled with the new iPhone6 and iPhone6Plus units
If you are an Android user, Purple Cards are also bundled with Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Samsung Galaxy S5 premium smartphones. New Smart Infinity members may receive Purple Cards in the amount of PHP14,000 plus a Samsung Note 4 and Gear S with their Premium Plan 8000 subscription.You can sign up on the Smart Infinity website, click below: