My MANy Bags Lookbook #13

Plush Mariner

MyMANybags lookbook is back! After a long hiatus, I finally had some inspiration to create a new post:-) This time, it is all about the sea, protection and all things plush and 'cushiony':-P I was inspired by the very quirky Chanel Cocoon bags that I saw this weekend at the Chanel store here. I dunno why but I also seem to be seeing lots of nautical stripes online these days.

So hence all these inspire my concept of a refined sea faring gentlemen wrapped up in all kinds of plush and protective gear allowing him to brave the colds of the Atlantic. At the end of his nautical journey, he docks at a hip city like London or Paris and am ready to conquer the streets, looking appropriately luxurious and in style! He wears a Fendi Silver Fox Coat Cape over his cosy Martin Margiela Navy Chunky Wool Long Cardigan. And inside the thick warm outer layers, he retains some of his sea faring identity, in the form of an APC Nautical Stripe Long Sleeve T-shirt. He proudly wears a vintage Anchor Brooch on his chest to remind him of his many nautical adventures. And as a military man, his footwear of choice has to be those chic Lanvin Wool/Leather Tall Boots which he wears with his comfy Ann Demeulemeester Wool Sweat Pants. To complete the look, he has Marc Jacobs Stripe Fingerless Gloves and ultra fabulous Chanel Cool Cocoon Bag in his hands.

Come sail away in soft 'plushy' style!

Source: Browns Fashion, Antonioli, Marc Jacobs, Chanel

My Shopping Conquest #86

Below: Marc Jacobs shopping in London: Mount Street!

Below: From the Marc Jacobs store...a croc embossed long wallet and a resin colour block bangle!

Below: MJ Branding on the big brass zipper pull!

Below: It's all about colours for the leather lining...fuchsia on one side...yellow on the sides...

Below: Maroon colour on the other side...many card slots and a middle zip compartment for coins:-)

Below: Marc Jacobs special items branding debossed on the insides...

Below: Gold and black resin colour block bangle...subtle Marc Jacobs branding:-)

Below: More Marc Jacobs loot at Marc By Marc Jacobs store further down Mount Street...
Key Rings and Coin Purses at bargain prices!

Below: Leopard texture and bronze python skin...with shiny gold keyrings and buttons:-)

Below: Again Marc Jacobs branding on the big gold zipper pull...so glamourous:-)

Below: Gold leopard texture, quilted and padded...love it!

Below: Bronze python skin coin purse looks equally stunning...

Below: Marc Jacobs special items branding on the black interior...

Marc Jacobs Special Items Shopping Loot!

Marc Jacobs has 2 amazing stores (Marc Jacobs and Marc By Marc Jacobs) in Mount Street London...and both stock the very elusive special items that gets you a real bargain! Of course when I am in the area, I had to make sure I do some 'bargain hunting'. Perhaps not ready to spend on the overpriced main line or even Marc By Marc Jacobs line...the special items are a good alternative pleasure to dig your hands into.

Marc's special items line are inexpensive, so all you need is the discerning eye to sift out real gems at rock bottom prices. The Marc Jacobs store has less selection, but in a higher quality designs. The Marc By Marc Jacobs store has an enormous range but some can be cheap and tacky. The joy of shopping there is to put your taste levels to the test and grab the best looking items at the best prices. It's a challenge but it's fun as well. I love bargain shopping!

For my 'bargain shopping spree', I picked up a Blue Croc Embossed Leather Long Wallet (£50) and a Resin Colour Block Bangle (£6) at Marc Jacobs store. Then 2 sets of key rings (£3 each) and coin purses (£9 each) in both gold quilted leopard and bronze python at the Marc By Marc Jacobs store steps away.

Total spend: £80. What a steal! Makes for great gifts:-P

(PS. the croc embossed leather long wallet comes in a variety of colours from yellow to amber browns to greys and whites. I had a hard time choosing. But settled for the blue as it has an amazing fuchsia and maroon colour interior. There are also bi-folds (£30) and a clutch/folio with removable shoulder chain at £132. Great for guys too if you do without the shoulder chain. As for the coin purses and key rings, they are also available in many colours and textures. But I love the leopard and bronze python. They look more expensive than they really are! So head down to Marc Jacobs, Mount Street if you are in London! My only regret is not getting more. And also those cheap £5 rings like what Bryanboy is wearing (first 2 on the left...dun they look great, I tried the first one..but sadly put it back...darn! You can afford to do impulsive buying in these circumstances:-)

Source: Pic of rings from Bryan boy

Where to buy: Marc Jacobs and Marc By Marc Jacobs Boutique at Mount Street, London

'Ka-Ching'...And Counting...

Evidence Of My Recent Descent Into Supposed 'Bankruptcy'...

Yes, London and Paris may seem fun...but nothing beats the thrill of hearing the sounds of credit card sliding against the reader or the arm wrestling of multiple shopping bags. So I did my fair share of contributing to the much needed economic stimulant of UK and France's retail sector.

Wah la...the proud family portrait of my recent shopping 'madness'!

From left to right, the 'culprits'...Hermès, H&M, COS, Givenchy, Goyard, Lauduree at Harrods, Paul Smith, Marc Jacobs and Hermès again...

*Glurps* at the thought of the upcoming credit card bill...oops...

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #17

'Real Men Do Wear Tights'...And PINK ones for that matter...

Robin Hood should be proud. Marc Jacobs has done it again. Not only is wearing a skirt not enough for him, he is sprucing up his androgenous look with PINK graffiti tights!

I applaud him again for challenging conventions.:-) But when you are the world's most forward and famous fashion designer...who dare say you are wrong?:-)

Nice pink, BTW!

Source: www.style.com

This is how Marc works a Hermès HAC:-P

Marc And His Hermès HAC Bag...

Marc 'says' when you carry a HAC, you wear a man skirt, a tailored jacket and boots. When Marc 'says', people follow...will you follow?:-P

He looks cute BTW (sans the skirt of course)...love facial hair on men.

Hope he puts up a great women's show for LV for Spring Summer 2009 season!

Source: www.bryanboy.com

The Material Boy #72

Marc Jacobs Suede Lace-up Shoe with Pink Trim

With shoes in colours like this pair of Marc Jacobs suede lace-up shoe, you know summertime is here! Although Singapore does not have any seasonal changes, it is still comforting to know the world is getting warmer and everyone gets into a more cheery mood:-) Dressing becomes more casual with bright colours and lesser clothes.

This pair of lace-up shoe is imbued with a strong summer feel:-) A bright pink trim adds to the quirky and fun style. This easily pair up with madras shorts and add a dash of bright hue to a simple outfit. Definitely makes you get noticed in the 'colour wars' going on the street:-) I love it!

Found this on a new retail website called www.thecorner.com. The site is operated by www.yoox.com.

Retail price: US $460. Where to buy: www.thecorner.com