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Style without overspending I N a world where trends evolve with every scroll, staying stylish and on-budget takes more than just good taste. For o Content creators on how to stay trendy

icon, upload the photo and it shows me a whole list of perfect matches. No more guessing keywords or scrolling endlessly.” Thanks to this visual search, what starts as a spark of inspiration turns into a plethora of choices tailored to her taste. It is part moodboard, part treasure hunt. From there, she uses size and colour filters to fine-tune her search, and before she knows it, her wishlist is filling itself. For Syamimi, inspiration often comes from scrolling through curated style edits – especially those featuring her favourite influencers. “It is like browsing your friends’ top recommendations all in one place. Shopee pulls together what influencers are wearing and loving, so it feels real and personal,” she said. When she is stuck for ideas or in between trends, it is her shortcut to fresh styling inspiration. “Sometimes, I just want to know what people with good taste are wearing. I go there, see what is trending and suddenly I have a whole look in my cart.”

many fashion-forward Malaysians, keeping up with trends means shopping with intention and finding the best deals without compromising on looks. Whether it is snapping an outfit idea to track down lookalikes, browsing creator-led style edits for inspiration, tuning into livestreams for a closer look or timing checkout for the best stack of vouchers, savvy shopping habits have become second nature for many Malaysians. For creators such as Sharifah Rose, Yaya, Asyraf Rozami, Hanisha Jaafar and Syamimi, every step from discovery to checkout is a chance to shop with style and strategy. Inspiration hits: From camera rolls to curated feeds It often starts with a vibe. A screenshot. A street style post. A saved look on social media. For Sharifah, inspiration lives in her camera roll. “If I see something I love, I snap it or save it, and the best part is, there is this feature on Shopee where I can just tap the camera

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Joy after checkout: From deals to confidence Smart shopping does not stop at checkout – it is also about peace of mind after the buy. Sharifah lights up recalling a live exclusive deal where she got a dress for half the price she expected. What made it better? Knowing she could return it stress-free if it did not fit. Yaya finds five ways to remix a RM30 blazer across cafe hopping, shoots and content, all while shopping smart and worry-free. Hanisha turns a last-minute brunch outfit into a full-day slay, all under RM100, backed by the comfort of knowing she is protected if the item does not fit right. In a world where shopping smart is just as powerful as dressing well, these creators remind us that affordability does not mean compromise. It means control, access, creativity – and the confidence of knowing you are covered, even after checkout. New kind of fashion mindset There is no template here. No one-size-fits-all. Just personal rituals that feel empowering because finding something you love at a price that makes sense is the new kind of reward. Whether it starts with a camera search or a curated scroll, whether they wait for voucher drops or catch livestream-only steals, these creators show that the real flex is not how much you spend – it is how good you feel knowing you made it work your way. After all, fashion is not just about what you wear. It is how you get there.

highlighting their favourite finds with direct links. “It is so easy – you see what they love, click the link and poof, the item is yours. No hunting, no guesswork.” Checkout strategy: Mastering art of affordable but stylish spending When it comes to checkout, timing and tactics make all the difference for these creators. Yaya is a true strategist, always on the lookout for the best ways to stack discounts and save. “I keep an eye out for exclusive fashion vouchers, especially during big campaign. I will see if I can stack store vouchers, platform codes, cashback and free shipping, and if I am just short of the minimum spend to unlock a voucher, I will add something small such as socks or a belt to meet the requirement,” she said. It is part of her styling process: Look cute. Save smart. Asyraf takes a more laid-back approach, but with the same intent. “I keep my wishlist in the cart. I will check back during the week and see if prices drop or if a deal appears. Sometimes, Shopee also suggests items based on what I have browsed, which makes the whole process feel intuitive.” Even Hanisha, who shops more spontaneously, notices the nudges. “I will be scrolling and suddenly the item I liked before pops up with a great deal, it is almost like the app knows what I want. Sometimes I will find items with the Lagi Murah tag, it makes the decision easier as it tells me straight up this is the best deal I am going to get.”

as Syamimi and Asyraf, shopping is a multisensory experience and they are not doing it blindly. “Livestreams are my version of window shopping. On Shopee Live, you see the fabric move, how it fits on a real person. You can ask questions in real time, and sometimes, the seller even styles it live. It is part fashion show, part styling session and often comes with live-exclusive vouchers that reward you for tuning in at just the right moment,” said Syamimi. Asyraf agreed. “Especially with menswear, I want to see how a blazer sits on the shoulders or whether the material has the right structure. Livestreams and videos give me that insight before I commit.” His personal rule? “Do not buy until you have seen how it wears, and if you are shopping on Shopee, always stack vouchers and keep an eye out for the Lagi Murah tag. It gives me peace of mind knowing I am getting the best deal possible.” Beyond livestreams, Syamimi also keeps an eye on Shopee Video, where fellow creators and affiliates casually review or style items they love. “It is not just helpful, it is fun. And when there are video-exclusive vouchers, it feels like a shortcut to looking put together and saving money.” She also follows the platform’s affiliates on social media, where they often share “Outfit of the Day (OOTD)” or “Get Ready With Shopee (GRWS)” videos and honest fashion reviews,

Hanisha

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