Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #160

Below: Key fall winter looks for less? You decide... but I love Maje's interpretation of Fall's major key trends... closely resembling Balmain's skinny gold jeans, navy peacoat, leopard overcoat and translucent bow-tie blouse...

Below: Or Burberry Prorsum's aviatrix looks with those gorgeous military inspired shearling coats?

Below: How about Céline's prefall furry tops and skirts or minimalist styles?

Below: Some Chloé or Fendi?

Below: Proenza Schouler's school girl looks?

Maje Fall Winter 2010 Womenswear

To all my female readers: Have you been coveting some of the most prominent looks seen on the Fall Winter 2010 collection runways? But 'troubled' by the exorbitant amounts required to acquire those key pieces...

Well, recently while browsing thru Net-a-porter, I found this cool Parisian label, Maje who does amazing pieces closely resembling some of the key runway looks by big name designers. Think Balmain's translucent bow-tie blouse, skinny gold jeans, navy pea coats and leopard overcoats... or Burberry Prorsum's aviatrix shearling jackets, military blazers and boots or Céline's furry skirts, tops and cool minimalist leather top... you name it, you got it.

Not to say Maje is not original. But designer, Judith Milgrom, sure knows what women wants for the season. She does inject her fair share of design sense, incorporating key trends into her collections.

Pricing wise, the brand is more expensive than your Zara and Topshop, but the styles is clearly more refined and Maje brand less mass produced. So will you buy into Maje or simply go for the cheaper Zara/ Topshop or splurge all the way for the true originals?

Clearly, power to the 'consumers to decide' is always welcoming!

I got a pair of skinny Maje camouflage jeans from Net-a-porter recently... and I love it. I have been searching for a men's version but the sizing is always too large and style too scruffy.



Source: Maje, Net-a-porter

My MANy Bags News #269

Below: As Peanuts celebrate their 60th Anniversary, look forward to many exclusively designed merchandise from some of the world's most innovative designers and brands... Club 21 will have a Peanuts 6oth Anniversary POPup Shop stocking these merchandise for Singapore fans! (From Converse...)

Below: To Mulberry...


Below: Hysteric Glamour...

Below: Joujou...

Below: Lacoste...

Below: Lucian Pellat-Finet...

Below: Be@rbrick... and many more...

Peanuts 6oth Anniversary @ Club21 POPup Shop

As beloved Snoopy and friends celebrates their 60th anniversary, Special Project Consulting with Peanuts Worldwide LLC is pleased to announced thelaunch of “PEANUTS 60YEARS WORLD TOUR” to commemorate the occasion.

“PEANUTS 60YEARS WORLD TOUR” is a special project launched across exclusive stores worldwide for a limited time for the sales of exclusive products created by over 15 Peanuts-loving designers and artists around the world. These one-of-a-kind creations will attract not only Peanuts fans but also fashion-conscious fans of the world. For the first time, transcending the existing rules, characters in original drawings were reworked, thereby enabling the creation of products marked by a high degree of creativity and originality never seen before!

“PEANUTS 60YEARS WORLD TOUR” will be held at the world's most trend-setting specialty stores and department stores, such as Dover Street Market (London), Colette (Paris), 10 Corso Como (Milan), Jeffrey (New York), JOYCE (Hong Kong, Shanghai), Club 21 (Singapore) and ISETAN (Tokyo). These pop up shops will open for a limited time, and if you are a peanuts fan who wants exclusive merchandise, don't miss out on this chance! Love the Converse shoes!

Peanuts @ Club 21 pop up shop
581 Orchard Road
#02-39/40 Hilton
Singapore 238883
Tel: 6304 1362
Duration of operation: 13 to 30 Oct’10 2010

Participating brands include: ARTS&SCIENCE, APROSIO & CO, Baccarat, CONVERSE, HYSTERIC GLAMOUR, joujou, LACOSTE, LONGCHAMP, LOOPWHEELER, lucien pellat-finet, mastermind JAPAN, MEDICOM TOY, MULBERRY, N.HOOLYWOOD, OriginalFake

ALL SNOOPY EDITIONs
• 100% Bearbrick will retail @ $35 each
• Original Fake tees prices start from $190-$530 for a Lacoste polo tee & $1290 for Mastermind jeans
• Converse shoes, hi-tops @ $360
• Hysteric Glamour watches @ $660
• Longchamp canvas bag @ $490
• Mulberry bag @ $2990
• Snoopy characters cup w/cover @ $430

Source: Club 21 Global, All images © Peanuts Worldwide LLC

My MANy Bags News #268

DKNY Fall Winter 2010 Fashion Show Invites And Limited Edition Infinity Scarves Up For Grabs!

Singapore fashion fans alert! Which one of you wants to feel the pulse of a runway fashion show? Who wants an excuse to play dress up and meet/greet all your fellow fashion folks? How about a front row seat with a gorgeous giveaway to sweeten the experience?

Well, wait no further, DKNY Jeans is holding a Fall Winter 2010 Show on 9 October 2010 (Saturday) 3pm at Paragon Shopping Mall, Singapore. Here's your chance to be a part of the rebel, rocker and sub-culture energy that is Chelsea Hotel, New York. This season, DKNY JEANS is inspired by this inner city icon and you and a friend can be part of it.

Club 21 will give away 10 pairs of tickets inclusive of limited edition DKNY JEANS Infinity Scarves! All you have to do is sign up for the draw HERE to have a chance to indulge in some weekend fashion glamour! Good luck everyone:-)

Source: Club 21 Global

My Shopping Conquest #111

Below: YSL Shopping last weekend! Who cares about F1 racing when you have shopping:-P

Below: My YSL Iconic Arty Oval Ring in Coral! Large jewellery to make a huge statement:-P

Below: Amazing ornate detailing makes it worthy of couture style...

Below: The glass stone has amazing patterns which adds depth to the design...

Below: Me modelling the ring... I feel like a sorcerer:-P Work my magic?!?!?

Below: My fellow blogger friends, Silvia and Dottie showing off their rings... We are now ring triplets!

Below: Comes in green and blue too! But blue version is not yet in YSL stores... I would love to get that!

Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Arty Oval Ring

Who said jewellery are meant only for women. I, for one, beg to differ:-P Cos' I believe jewellery adds depth to a look and if done right, accentuate a person's personality.

I love jewellery... bracelets, brooches, rings, you name it, I probably have amassed.

So my latest acquisition in the Kevin's treasure vault... inspired by Silvia and Dottie... My very own very HUGE, YSL Arty Oval Ring in Coral. Ornate gold and embellished with a large glass oval stone, giving the ring the feeling of couture jewelry. Made for women, but when worn right, I believe any guy can pull it off. Just bear it mind, shed off other jewellery and let only the ring be your statement fashion piece.

I have officially named it my 'sorcerer' ring...time to work some fashion magic...with my fellow 'sister' ring triplets:-P Comes in 5 different colours, blue, turquoise, green, fuchsia and coral.

Source: myMANybags

Retail price: SGD$280. Where to buy: YSL Ion Orchard

My MANy Bags News #267

Below: New shoe designs from Giacomorelli's Spring Summer 2011 collection!


Below: Giacomorelli's Studded Leopard Haircalf loafers which I adored and blogged about a couple of months back...

Giacomorelli Spring Summer 2011 Mens Shoes

Remember Giacomorelli's gorgeous studded leopard haircalf loafers I blogged about a couple of months back?

Well, Giacomorelli is now back with a new Spring Summer 2011 collection of men's designs that is very promising! I am loving the tasseled eyelet version in tan leather, as well as the wrap around buckled strap ones in black:P Even the ethnic fabric designs are beckoning out to me.

Love these shoes. Hopefully, Giacomorelli will make a debut in Singapore and many other parts of the world soon! These shoes are too good to be adored from outside of Europe:-P

Giacomorelli will hold a presentation in Paris on 1st to 4th October at the Premiére Classe Trade Show, Jardins Des Tuileries. Good luck to Vittorio and team!

(BTW, the new season also sees women's collection being added to Giacomorelli's portfolio. So ladies, more shoe temptations for you! Click here to view the womens Spring Summer 2011 collection)

Giacomorelli shoes is sold selectively online at luisaviaroma or you can enquire about purchase via their website at www.giacomorelli.com

Source: Giacomorelli

My MANy Bags News #266

Below: I am loving the dust bag too! Embroidered with Peanuts Characters... WOW!

Mulberry Bayswater x Peanuts 60th Anniversary Edition!

If you are a child growing up in the 80's, then you will remember Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty and friends! If you have been a fan of classics, what better pairing than to own an iconic classic bag from Mulberry yet injected with a touch of the Peanuts characters? Yes, in commemoration of Peanuts 60th Anniversary, a special edition Bayswater bag in lovely Oak colour will be sold at the Pop-up store by Club 21 Pop Up shop from Oct 12 to 30, 2010. It retails for SGD$2990.

(I love the key fob of the bag being made into the shape of the little wooden dog shed that Snoopy lazes around!)

Location of Pop Up store:

581 Orchard Road

#02-39/40 Hilton

Singapore 238883

Tel: 6304 1362

Make a 'beeline' for this lovely bag if you are a Charlie Brown fan!


Source: Club 21 Global

My MANy Bags News #265

Below: Hot jeans on a hot hunk, Zac Efron...

Below: The biker jeans as seen on the Balmain Homme Fall Winter 2010 lookbook...

Zac Efron Wears Balmain Homme Jeans!

Another hot Hollywood heartthrob affirms Balmain jeans' appeal... Zac Effron, star of upcoming movie Charlie St. Cloud wears a pair of khaki coloured Balmain Jeans from Fall Winter 2011. The knee pad detailing, the slightly distressed finishing, the fitted legs and looser cut at the top makes Efron both masculine and 'hard edged' handsome! Dun you love his beard? And did he exposé his underwear?!?!

Looking forward to watching Charlie St. Cloud:-)

Even a 'high school kid' will eventually grow up... and dress the part:-) Balmain helps!

Source: Upscale Hype

The Material Boy #417

Below: Hermès Clic Clac H Wide Enamel Bracelets... the NEW lacquered H versions! Love! (SGD1100)

Below: The regular versions which are equally nice but more bling... (SGD$950)

Hermès Clic Clac H Enamel Bracelets: Laquered or no?

I was recently shopping at Hermès and found out the latest version of the coveted Clic Clac H Enamel Bracelets have arrived in Singapore stores! These are the highly sought after Laquered H versions which are new and introduced only this Fall Winter 2010 season. We have all seen the extra wide version in silver palladium and black, but these beauties come in the wide size and features a gold version as well! (The lacquered H somehow makes the bracelet look more suited for guys as the amounts of gold and silver hardware are now toned down.)

So lovely on my wrist and I am in LOVE yet again...

However with these new Laquered H detailing, it also means an increase in pricing. Retailing for SGD1100 (or USD680), there are now only a handful to be found at the local stores. There is a silver and black version at Hermès Takashimaya and a gold and black version (GM size) at Hermès Liat Towers. Hurry if you are interested, these could be gone by the time I post this, so do call to enquire.

(The regular version retail for SGD 950 (or USD560) which some people might prefer the H being the original hardware colour.)

Which is your preference? I'd take both any day!

Source: Hermès

My MANy Bags News #264

Braun CruZer and BodycruZer Stylers - Illegally Hot Styling

There are cheesy ads and then there's this TV commercial from Braun (master manufacturer of styling and shaving devices) that tops the list as my most corny ads ever. However, being imbued with larges does of hotness, sex appeal (from the so hot and cute male model Gonzalo Teixeira), it is sometimes 'legal' to pay a visit to 'tackyville'. Who thought of the idea?!?! Boo to you for that, but thumbs up to you for the gorgeous male cast. Having a major nose bleed now...

Happy Friday everyone...eye candy time!

(If you enjoyed this commercial, check out another hottie from my previous post here)

Source: Braun

The Runway Sniper #69

Below: Biker girls running 'amok' on the Burberry Spring Summer 2011 Womenswear runway... one part heritage, one part motorcycle racing... check out those studs on the shoulders and sleeves!

Below: Christopher Bailey's biker girls are going luxe, with python skin and plenty of attitude...

Below: Those silver leather skinny tights are sure to up your sex appeal and frilly leopard spotted dresses for a touch of flirtatious femininity...

Below: The brand's signature trench coats are shrunk down in length, quilted, padded, trimmed and transformed to cool motor racing styles...

Below: Be the first to wear the SS2011 collection...order the outerwear on burberry.com today and received them in 7 weeks time... Here's my top picks: (left to right) Gabardine studded shoulder peplum jacket - £2,195.00, Silver metallic short double front biker jacket – £2,395.00

Below: (left to right) Python trench coat with studded collar - £5,995.00, Cropped studded leather biker jacket - £9,995.00

Below: (left to right) Cotton crochet jacket with contrast leather sleeves - £1,795.00, Patent leather peplum biker jacket - £2,195.00

Below: (left to right) Studded sleeve bonded twill trench coat - £2,595.00, Leather peplum biker jacket - £2,195.00

Below: Plaited python sling bag - £1,995.00

Below: Bridle house check stitched patent sling bag - £750.00

Ridle patent clutch bag with strap - £650.00

Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2011 Womenswear

Skin tight, sassy biker girls stride down the runway last night at Burberry Prorsum’s Spring Summer 2011 Womens Collection. It was literally a racing enthusiast moment with so many incarnations of motor racing gear gone luxe.

Christopher Bailey successfully blend elements of the house signature trench coats into biker jackets, shrinking them, working them in gabardine fabrics, python and metallic leather, accented with bags and belts in colour splashes of lime, spearmint and opal. Beyond all the 'toppling' models (hope no one has twisted ankles!), excessive studded bling and beautiful soundtrack, the collection took the Burberry brand beyond its equestrian and English military roots into the the world of fast tracks and hot wheels. Tough girls with sexy attitudes. Those super tight biker style ’leggings’ in metallics and leather should knock out any guy that crosses these Burberry girls’ path. Hot!

I wouldn’t say this is the best Burberry Prorsum collection that is being put out by Christopher Bailey. There were plenty of commendable effort in updating what we have come to know of biker styles (padded, studded, exotic), but there was still something lacking in the ‘freshness’ department. I would have love to see a more unique take on biker wear (The collection seemed too literal in some sense), perhaps pushing the limits a bit more. I would have wished Bailey had gone a little easy on the studs for some jackets. I wonder how heavy those statement pieces might be. Nonetheless, I am sure the collection will be well received by Burberry fans and converts to cash registers ringing for the brand next year.

(Oh, applause to Burberry for bringing fashion closer to fans all over the world... you can now purchase those gorgeous jackets and bags onlin at www.burberry.com. Delivers within 7 weeks!)

Source: Burberry