Things I Love: This Makeup Bag

Here is another post that is not menswear related... but I have a fascination with makeup bags.  Bought a really cute one at Harvey Nick's in Hong Kong and then saw this one at Ten Over Six.  

The dotted font reminded me (somewhat) of Stella McCartney, I liked the bold lettering, and the light purple color was very cool.  Just something to have on hand for when I need a gift!

Things I Have: Shipley & Halmos Bowtie

See my last post.  I'm diggin' the bowties and found this one at Ten over Six on Beverly.  First of all... that store rocks!  Second, I had to have this tie.

The price tag however.... it read $466 (which I found a little exorbitant).  So I asked and discovered (to my delight) that it was mismarked and definitely within my budget.  Done!

Those boys over at Shipley & Halmos are awesome, I love their stuff....  and cannot wait to wear this tie.

Things I Want: Plaid Bowtie

I've always been a fan of plaid and in the past year have really gotten into bowties.  So this is a perfect combination.  Made in NYC, I have been reading about these particular ties, by David Hart, a lot recently.  You can check his site out at: www.davidhartnyc.com.

Things I Have: Marc by Marc Wellingtons

I am such a fan of Marc by Marc Jacobs because it is fun, well priced, and a little kitschy.  This weekend I picked up these rockin' rain boots (aka Wellingtons) for $10!  Amazing!  They also had a cute butterfly pin for $5, a lipstick shaped pen for $1.50 and some fingerless gloves for $5.  How can you go wrong?

Granted, I live in L.A. and don't really need Wellies but they were too cute to pass up.

Things I Want: Mills Gear Bag

Here we go again with another bag I want! Let's forget that I just bought a cute shoulder bag in Shanghai... now I want this awesome canvas bag by Mills. Comes in a variety of colors although of course YELLOW is the way to go!

Found this on hyrcollective, which I love to read: http://www.hyrcollective.com/daily-blog/2008/11/j-mills-gear-bag/

You can check it out & buy for yourself: http://shop.millscanvas.com/thegearbags.html

Things I Have: Comme des Garcons for H&M

I did it!  I really did it!  Stood in line at H&M, on Queens Road in Hong Kong, and I nabbed some pieces from the Comme des Garcons collection!  This cardigan & also the scent.  

It was mayhem in the store with people running and pushing and camera crews everywhere to capture the madness.

I snagged a suit as well, loved it, but it was just a bit too big... and in the back of my mind I could hear Dina the tailor saying "why did you buy this, it does not fit you!".

Well I am happy with what I got!

You can view the whole collection at: www.hm.com/us/#/cdg/

Things I Want: General Idea

Lately I've seen a few postings about a new line out of South Korea, named General Idea. I like their ideas! Classic pieces (jackets, sweaters, trenches) but with a twist. I'm all about this jacket...

Will keep posting once I know where you can get it Stateside!

You can learn more from Selectism: http://www.selectism.com/news/2008/10/28/general-idea-spring-2009/

Things I Have: Sweater by Opening Ceremony

I was at Opening Ceremony recently and they had a ton of great stuff! One of my favorite finds there were bags by Porter, which are so hard to find in the States. I also tried on a great suit by Loden Dager, was drooling over a handmade tuxedo by Patrik Ervell, and was disappointed that they didn't have my size in the quilted Band of Outsiders vest.

All of that aside, I did leave with an awesome sweater by the Opening Ceremony home label. It is wool and has a great collar that sort of rolls around your neck.

I've received a lot of compliments on it so far...

Things I Want: Patent Shoes

Let me start by saying I am currently in Shanghai, on a business trip, and so there will be a lot more "Things I Want" posts than "Things I Have". Although I do have a new Opening Ceremony sweater & Nom de Guerre bag that I need to post!

Since seeing Lanvin's recent patent shoes, I have been feigning for a pair. Then this morning I see that Selectism did a post on a style from Generic Man.

While I am hard on my shoes, I would buy a pair of those new rubber rain guards to protect these babies. They're fun, a little flashy, but the muted color tones the whole look down just enough.

You can check out the Generic Man site at: http://www.thegenericman.com/

Things I Want: Black Fleece

Anyone who knows me knows my fascination with Thom Browne. I'm such a fan of his work -- not only his own line but also what he's done for Brooks Brothers via their Black Fleece line. And now Thom is doing a range with Moncler! Incroyable!

Just saw a few images (via Selectism) of the latest Black Fleece collection. Check it out & snatch it up!

From Selectism: http://www.selectism.com/news/2008/10/28/thom-browne-for-brooks-bros-black-fleece/