My Bag Collection #57

Below: A long overdue welcome to my new bag! My fabulous Balenciaga RGGH Canard Part-time!

Below: Love the combination of Rose Gold and Canard colour!

Below: Giant studs adds a tough and glamourous accent to the leather...

Below: Shiny rose gold even on the shoulder strap hooks...

Below: Rose gold has a vintage feel to the colour, yet glamourous at the same time...

Below: Double zippers for ease of opening the bag...

Below: In the dustbag...

Below: Me modeling the bag... a great shoulder bag that is not too huge and cumbersome... the proportion works for my height and build:-P

Below: Good for a blazer look and skinny jeans (or my Current Elliot Olive Cargo jeans!)

Balenciaga RGGH Canard Part-Time

It's a long overdue post for my latest bag addition acquired a few months back...

But better late than never (especially since I am off for the week and had time on my hands like never before! Hurray!)... so let me introduce my new Balenciaga RGGH (Rose Gold Giant Hardware) Canard Part-Time.

Boys have always been restricted to the weekender, courier and day designs when it comes to adopting Balenciaga bags. But I decided on a particular inspiring day many months ago to try out other styles of Balenciaga bags just for fun.

Interestingly, although I had no plans to buy anything... it seems my 'shopping ban' plan always backfire. In the name of research for my blog (good excuse to shop!) but at the expense of my bank account, I embark on the 'treacherous' mission and have to report that I have succeeded in testing the Balenciaga bags but failed to rescue my bank account.

Work bag is simply too short and small for my height. Weekender is too bulky for everyday. And First and Town is tiny for boys. I love the strap options for City...but that is too small again. So what's left is the Part-time which I was skeptical at first due to it's long shape. Surprisingly, at a length of aprox. 43cm, the Part-time resembles a small duffel bag. When I first shoulder sling it, I was immediately taken by the proportion of the bag against my height (I am 178cm tall) and build. I love the style, easy and non cumbersome. It does not looked entirely inappropriate for a guy and yet interesting enough to pass off as a guy's bag. I guess a bag is a bag, it is what marketing wants to sell it as, especially bags of a borderline gender designs. Hence the Part-time is up to the individual to see what works for him or not.

But one thing's for sure, I am liking the Balenciaga Part-time on me, especially with the new Giant Rose Gold Hardware against Canard colour (a turquoise based dark blue)... it's versatile and yet glamourous at the same time! I also love the double zipper pulls and the shorter shoulder strap which presents another option to carry the bag. Perfect for blazers and skinny jeans.

So out flashes my Visa card, in goes the Balenciaga RGGH Canard Part-time to my 'bag family'. Welcome! Welcome!:-P

Source: myMANybags

Retail price: SGD 2940. Where to buy: Balenciaga Boutique at Hilton Hotel

Halloween 1960.

Inscription on the back reads 'Can you guess who this is?'




*A bit of trivia for you



*And another smile-worthy photo

Happy Halloween!

I know this girl is bordering on "Wednesday Adams" territory... but I kind of love her it and her Miu Miu/f-you attitude. Cute.

hanneli

October 31st

I was planning on keeping things around here sleepy until after October 31st was over and done with.. I'm sort of a holiday grinch ... not because I don't like them - but, I think my expectations are always too high and unless I plan in advance, the day usually turns into a total bust. And well, I'm lazy... so advance preparation neverrrr happens.

Halloween this year has been no different - I wasn't planning on celebrating in any way shape or form, except for my binge eating of fun sized assorted candy last week ... and having Westley wear a bow tie around town.



But, then I was listening to The Caretaker on repeat and the idea of dressing up and getting out of the house didn't seem so bad. My boyfriend would play False Memory Syndrome and I always referred to it as ghost music. I really love it. It reminds me of empty ballrooms in abandoned mansions and all that kind of spooky stuff. So, it's been perfect for today.



I bought this floor length 30s chiffon dress at the flea market a few months ago and it seemed like tonight would be the best excuse to wear it. Some sort of old 30s Hollywood fancy ghost lady of sorts? I have no ideaaaaa but it's Halloween and I think that means anything goes!

doll face

I want this candle, by Curior Noir.

Morning beauty

It's been a while since I've seen an editorial shoot that has inspired me enough to post about, this beauty really made me smile. The mood, styling and colours are all my cup of tea, especially the one above.
 Have just been on Etsy purchasing vintage wallpaper and furniture for our new Manchester studio.
Although I will be very sad to say bye to our London home and Broadway market, I know this move will open up so many opportunities for Nadinoo. Having a studio away from our flat should allow me to separate the two a little more. Hoping to find a nice large space in an old mill or warehouse, so we can also have a mini boutique where our customers can come for fittings and consultations.
We will be looking to expand our team of happy workers in the new year, so feel free to email your CV if you feel you have great sewing room skills or simply wish to learn. 

View the entire shoot here.  

Lindsey Wixson Photography by Venetia Scott and styled by Marie-Amelie Sauve

My MANy Bags News #282

Below: Marni Store Opening Cocktail Party this Friday, 29 Oct 2010, with limited edition bags
to commemorate the occasion...

Below: Consuelo graced the event personally...and beautiful Mediacorp actresses all dressed to impress were also present to lend their star appeal!:-P Love those graphic Marni dresses!

Below: Nice belts and brooches...anyone did retail therapy that night?

Below: Happy guests shopping and sipping champagne...:-)

Below: Consuelo looking relaxed and happy, same for the guests who brought home a goodie bag too!

Below: Glamour is the word for all Gucci parties, especially new store opening at Marina Bay Sands!

Below: Spanking new store with bright and glistening interiors lined with many Gucci merchandise... The crocodile Bamboo bag is a head turner! Gorgeous!

Below: Store exclusive chain strap sling bags in eye catching colours... A wall with a whole range of Gucci Bamboo Bags... it's time to shop!

Below: 29 October also marks the opening of the 'Bamboo Retrospective' exhibition which lets you have an insight into this iconic handbag in fashion history...

Below: Highlights of the evening... meeting beautiful and friendly Jeanette Aw and the gorgeous Brazilian model whom I raved about at Dior MBS Opening... Meet Christopher (right) who spots sexy facial hair now...:-) (Thank you Bagaholicboy for taking the pic!)

29 October: It's An Auspicious Store Opening Day!

Yes, not only is last Friday my birthday...but it seemed to be an auspicious day for brands to celebrate their store openings as well:-) Gucci and Marni both had their new store openings at Marina Bay Sands and Paragon Shopping Mall respectively on this very special day.

I was privileged to be invited for both glamourous events, however, due to the conflicting schedule, we arrived late for Marni. Nonetheless, we still had a blast frolicking the many quirky pieces of talented Marni creative director Consuelo Castiglioni while sipping champagne:-)

Here's pictures of what has transcended before our arrival.... a well attended event with Consuelo gracing the occasion personally and our 3 beautiful Mediacorp celebrities adding that extra sparkle with their star appeal! Guests were also happy with their goodie bag (I wonder what is inside!:-P) and being able to savour in person the many delectable fashion goodies in the new Marni store. (Check out those brooches! I like!)
As for Gucci, the Marina Bay Sands store was all decked out in full glamour to await the many impeccably dressed guests that attended the event. Champagnes and canapes flowed thru the evening while we happily fondled the 'STAR' bag of the evening, the Gucci Bamboo Bag, a reinterpretation of the classic design by Frida Giannini, now made even more glamourous and contemporary for the modern women.

The night also marked the opening of the travelling 'Bamboo Retrospective Exhibition' which traces the history of this iconic bag. The exhibition will take you on a journey to view vintage products from Gucci's own archives, together with archive photography of personalities, including Ingrid Bergman and Vanessa Redgrave, carrying the Bamboo throughout the years.

This unique exhibition lets you learn about the story of this iconic bag, its place in fashion history, while at the same time, being able to enjoy the "New Bamboo", a 21st century version of this classic handbag made relevant by Gucci's Creative Director, Frida Giannini.

2 highlights of the evening, of course, number 1, has to be meeting local mediacorp actress Jeanette Aw who in person and on screen is equally beautiful, with a friendly personality to match. She gladly obliged to picture taking sessions with our whole 'blogging entourage'!:-P So gracious and approachable:)

I also caught up once again with the cute male model from Dior Homme (now spotting facial hair! So man!)....and ever so cute. Now I know he is from Brazil and named Christopher:-P Even got a picture with him. Hello Christopher!

Thank you to Gucci and Club 21 for the gracious invites. May both stores enjoy huge success and make Singapore the fashion and shopping destination that will see our luxury retail future a super bright one!

Source: myMANybags, Club21 Global

LONDON - wendy & olubiyi thomas, broadway market, 10/30/10

New photos of Kiev Fashion Days on my visual diary.

for the boos

Happy Halloween! Festive jams for you here (supernaturals) and here (monsters)!

My Shopping Conquest #112

Below: Birthday present No.2! Something from Fendi...

Below: It's the Fendi Goldmine And Calfskin Bracelet... Love the 'stud' shiny gold buckle and the double wrap design!

Below: Me modelling the bracelet! Love how it looked on the wrist:-) Another successful birthday treat!

My 2010 Birthday Treat No.2:
Fendi Goldmine And Calfskin Bracelet

Ever since I tried on this bracelet at the Fendi Marina Sands boutique, I cannot get it off my mind. This Fendi Goldmine and Calfskin Bracelet is simply gorgeous and a great alternative to Hermès CDC bracelets if you tire from orange overdose once in a while:-P The gold stud and shiny plate buckle makes for a tough luxe appeal, while the different colour options of the double wrap leather strap allows you to mix and match as per your preference.

Best part of all, these bracelets are really affordable (although they look more expensive than they seem). At SGD$340, you cannot fault the pricing. That could explain the reason why these bracelets sell fast in Fendi stores all over Singapore, leaving only medium size and the taupe and pink colour left (at the time I first tried them on).

However, medium size was too loose for my slim wrist (even though there were 2 fastening length, the last hole was odd to use) and the colours left not to my liking. I wanted black and gold combination which will be the most versatile and appealing of options. Hence, I had to turn my hunt for the bracelet online...

Thanks to www.luisaviaroma.com, I tracked down the black/gold version in S size, and way much less than what the local boutiques are charging (at € 138.95 or approx. SGD$250). I knew I had to get it as a birthday present!(I first bought the single wrap, broader version, but thought it was too narrow in width for guys. Hence I exchanged it for the double wrap version which is perfect!)

Another birthday treat for another new year ahead. Hope this bracelet brings me luck! Just debut it yesterday at the Gucci Marina Bay Sands store opening... loving every minute of wearing it:-)

Source: myMANybags

Retail price: € 138.95 (or SGD$340 at Singapore Fendi Boutiques). Where to buy: Luisaviaroma or Fendi Boutiques

TBILISI - georgian fashion week, 10/25/10

happy birthday winona