Monday, February 28, 2011

The Material Boy #443


Below: Who wants this pair of tough but statement making Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2011 Multi-Strap Gladiator Mens Sandals?


Below: Featured on almost every look on the SS2011 Mens runway, a must have piece that exudes masculine luxe!



Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2011 Multi-Strap Gladiator Mens Sandals


This has been one of my favourite footwear for Spring Summer 2011. After looking and scrutinising the details on the pic above, I am even more convinced I love this pair of Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2011 Multi-Strap Gladiator Mens Sandals. I love the detailing. From the cris cross straps to the 2 rows of eyelets on the front panel and the brass buckles... it screams tough and luxe!

Priced at HKD5200 (Approx. SGD667), would you invest or pass on this 'widely featured on the SS2011 runway' sandals?

Source: Lane Crawford, Burberry

{Introducing: The Samantha Garden Bow + 10% off}

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The Samantha Garden Bow (again, named after my gawwwgus sister) is handmade with a luxurious satin and topped with vintage millinery flowers. Help yourself to 10% off this new item through the end of the week.

Coupon Code :: RunIntoFlowers
(good for the Large or Medium Samantha Garden Bow)

In other news! The Samantha Blouse is still 30% off (using coupon code SAMANTHABLOUSE ) With this purchase, a complimentary Samantha Garden Bow will be included!

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Suze


Suze Rotolo, was Bob Dylan's longtime girlfriend during his days as a Greenwich Village folk singer and the woman who appears alongside him on the famous cover of "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan", died this weekend at the age of 67. So Sad. These photos are from a post I did about her in 2008.























(photos from A Freewheelin' Time)

Everyday is like sunday

When I was living in Stockholm dressing up was not a problem, but since I moved to a small town I've realized that it's not OK to wear cocktail-dresses while going to the supermarket here. I've had to compromise my personal style a lot since I got here. It's not just to be modest, but it simply isn't suiting to dress up in a small town the way it might be in a bigger city. But despite the compromises, I feel it's important to keep elements from my former self! I usually put on very simple and basic clothes and combine them with nicer shoes and accessories. That way you can stand out and express your personality without getting grumpy looks from the locals ;)


School-look:
Basic male-shirt with feminine accessories. Comfortable but cute = a very good everyday outfit.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #203


Below: Desirable Valextra SS2011 Womens Bags... minimalist designs have always been the brand's DNA... (Food for thought, do these give off a Céline vibe? Who inspired who?:-P)


Below: The pink bag reminds me of Hermès So Kelly, while the tan duffel sends a Chloé Aurora Bag devaju...



Below: A refreshing summer palette of colours, such as power pinks to soften and balance off the architectural lines of the bags... Love it!





Below: Céline and Jil Sander SS2011 bags... reminds you of Valextra? (See first 2 bags)


Below: Hermès So Kelly and Chloé Aurora bags... distant cousins of Valextra's? :P (See 3rd and 4th bag)


Valextra Spring Summer 2011 Womens Bags

Before the rise of minimalist trends in womens fashion and bags, all thanks to Phoebe Philo's Celine 'frenzy', there is already one Italian luxury leather goods brand pursuing this design direction since many years. Valextra is the name and leather goods of optimum craftsmanship and clean lines are their game. On par in pricing and craftsmanship as Hermès, their bags are another 'holy grail' brand that many aspire to own.

For Spring Summer 2011, we see a refreshing palette of colours in Valextra's Womens Bag collection. From powder pink, to off whites, tan and navy... Valextra is sure to strike a fancy with fans of minimalist designs but wanting just the right amount of summery colours. These bags harbour an almost architectural design precision and construction, it's almost a work of modern art in my opinion. I love the collection.

However, there are some bags from this collection which creates a sense of devaju. The first 2 sends off a Céline and Jil Sander vibe, while the 3rd and fourth reminds me of Hermès So Kelly and Chloé's Aurora Bag. So who do you think inspired who? :-P

One thing's for sure, these Valextra bags are a standout of its own, in its simple beauty and modern lines, any time any day.

See the full collection of Valextra's Spring Summer 2011 Bags here on my facebook page:-)

Source: Valextra

Me 'n My Girl

That Mane



I'll make this short because there's still so much sunshine left in the day - but, it's been a really nice few days having Alice here. I love slummin' around town with her and eating treats and pawing around nice old things.
It's going to be so sad to send her back to the East Coast tomorrow night ...

Forest at Tartine

{birdie and frank}

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I love the colors, the lush plants, peachy hued bungalows and hanging bananas in these photos of a trip my grandparents took to Jamaica some years ago. This has me inspired to start saving for another trip to the beach somewhere. For now, I'll just help myself to some homemade version of this banana whip.

Happy Sunday, everyone.
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