Brand aid.

(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Byline: Ria Francisco-Prieto

I FIND MYSELF WALKING THROUGH THE counters of Rustans a lot. Not because Im a big shopper, but simply because Im big on roaming. Ive even noticed that nowadays when I do my rounds, the sales staff sort of know what Im doing so they figure they are better off not spending time on me.

In short, Im not a good prospect for a sales pitch, so Im left alone in my happy place, wandering through the cosmetics department, testing and re-testing products from fragrances to eye shadow colors. Most of the time, I get home without having bought anything but I am happy as a clam.

I am a tough customer. Before I buy …