My MANy Bags News #313

Winners For The Club 21b + Tsumori Chisato Cocktail Party Invites!

Did my lucky draw over lunch break. Here's the results...

WINNERS OF THE INVITES ARE:
1) Funkpunk88 (have sent you an email. Got your details! Thanks!)
2) Darc (have sent you an email. Got your details! Thanks!)
3) ddmla03 (am passing on the invites to a new winner since I am unable to contact you due to lack of email address.)
4) Hermes (have sent you an email. Got your details! Thanks!)
5) Snerb (have sent you an email)

Congratulations to the winners! I will email you for your details. If you did not get my email, you can leave a comment here on this post with your full name and contact number (I will not published your numbers, do not worry):-)

(For those winners who have not follow up with an email to me, please do so with your full name and contact number. If I do not hear from you by 8pm today, I will pass on the invites to another person)

Thank you to everyone who participated!

(Update at 9.22pm: Since I have not heard from ddmla03 for contact details after 8pm. I am picking a new winner and he is... Ganda! Congrats!:-P)

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Below: Happy Chinese New Year to all my readers!

Wishing All My Readers A Happy And Prosperous Lunar New Year!

The Tiger steps down from his reign for the year and our friendly Rabbit hops into action for this coming Lunar New Year! So here's wishing all my readers a very happy, healthy, wealthy and fashionable new year:-) Thank you for all your support, may the year of the Rabbit brings leaping good luck for all of you and your family!

Best wishes, Kevin

My MANy Bags News #294

Christian Louboutin Studded Shoes: Airport Security Woes

A week ago, before I embark on my new year's holiday to Bangkok, I was asking on my facebook if I will run into any problems with airport security wearing my Christian Louboutin Studded Freddy Flats. Guess what, my fears were not unfounded... it seemed someone in the USA did have a close encounter with the airport securities with these famed and sexy dangerous footwear. Here's the article as featured on this site:

TSA Doesn’t Like Christian Louboutin’s
January 2, 2011 / By Matt Halfhill

We have heard of TSA officials giving grief to passengers passing through security with spiked Christian Louboutin sneakers in the past, but thankfully tAz Arnold aka ti$a took a quick pic to document the harassment. According to tAz, TSA officials attempted to confiscate his $1245 Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spikes citing that they appeared to be “weapons.” We checked the TSA regulations website an apparently you can get away with metal scissors, hand tools including screw drivers if less than 7″ in length, but apparently 1/4 long “spikes” with dulled tips spaced evenly across a shoe is a problem.

Thankfully ti$a and his $1200+ shoes did make it through but be warned that the next time you go through security, TSA may be out to take away your dignity and your shoes.

TI$A, next time we suggest you rock your collab kicks you did with Stamp’d LA and check the Christian L’s.

Take a vote: Is Christian Louboutin's Studded Footwear posing a 'threat' to air travel security or no? Will you still wear your Freddys or Rollerboys on your next flight? Comments please:-)

Source: Nicekicks

My MANy Bags News #291

See U In Bangkok!

Yes, as with my yearly 'tradition', I embarked on my pilgrimage to Land of Smiles once again for the ushering of the new year. I will be travelling to Bangkok to enjoy some spa bliss... thai food and a relaxing good time before we all grow one year wiser.

Wish everyone have fabulous plans for the coming new year. Report back when I am in Bangkok!

To all my lovely readers, Happy prosperous, shopping bags bountiful 2011 in advance:-)

Merry Jolly Christmas To All My Readers!

Merry Christmas To All myMANybags Readers!

The time has come again for us to rejoice and celebrate over our past year's efforts and enjoy a super happy Christmas holiday! What has Santa Claus brought you this coming Christmas? Have you made your wishes yet?

Here's my most sincere well wishes to all my beloved readers, for all your support and encouragement, Merry Christmas and Happy 2011! May you guys have a blast this festive holiday, one filled with dreams come true and shopping bags full too!:-)

Happy Holidays!

Best Wishes,
Kevin @ myMANybags

My MANy Travel Inspirations: Tokyo (Part 2)

Below: Meiji Jingu entrance... tranquil and scenic...

Below: A leisurely walk towards the shrine... fresh morning air amongst the scenic walkway:-)

Below: Harajuku... and it's people watching time! Shopping time too!

Below: H&M, it's a building full of fast fashion!

Below: Just a short walk across the Harajuk junction, it's the posh and luxurious Omotesando Hills mall and district... many international brands have their presence here. So crowded, it's overwhelming! Finally, I have been to a Ann Demeuleemeester boutique:-)

Below: Dolce & Gabbana store window...

Kevin In Tokyo: Part 2

Yes, finally can spend a night at my hotel in peace, without joining my friends for their snow crab dinner:-P I need that rest. Enjoying a respite from the snow in Sapporo...it's magic to experience real snow:-)

So now for more pics of my Tokyo visit.Day 3 of Tokyo and it is shopping time! From the youth culture of Harajuku, to the luxurious temptations of Omotesando Hills... it's shopping heaven for any level of fashion fans.

Harajuku is perfect for people watching, to absorb the unique dress sense that only Japan can claim. Might not be my cup of tea, but it is so fun to watch. And I also tasted the famous Marion Crepes which has been established in Harajuku since 1976. Yummy! In Harajuku, you also find international fast fashion chains the likes of GAP, H&M (no more Lanvin x H&M except odd pieces here and there), Topshop. But what I really enjoy checking out is the mall, Laforet. The mall similar to Far East Plaza in Singapore with individual proprietors but 100 times better! So many interesting fashion pieces to see, so many trends to absorb! Japan menswear trend seems to be high on American Triad style and outdoor mountaineer (Think Oregon) gear. Many hiking boots, Navajo prints and puffy quilted jackets!

From Harajuku, you can walked across the junction into the posh and luxurious Omotesando Hills. A mall which stocks international luxurious international brands from Ann Demeleemeester, YSL, Bottega Veneta, Brooks Brothers Black Fleece and Dolce & Gabbana. But of course, these are good to view from a distance and not surrender your credit cards since the prices are way much more than Singapore's. Furtherdown the streets, you see flagships of Loewe, Céline, Chanel, Martin Margiela, Burberry. Even Ralph Lauren has its own building!

Enjoy the pics! I also include those taken at Meiji-Jingu. Perfect photo expedition:-P

Source: myMANybags

My MANy Travel Inspirations: Tokyo

Below: Senso Ji temple at Akasuka, Tokyo... lovely morning weather perfect for day 1 of exploration
and Lumix GF1 field test!

Below: Signage of the temple at the entrance:-)

Below: Ladel at the wishing pool, for scooping water and cleansing your hands...

Below: Traditional bamboo tap(?) to let the water run into the pool...

Below: Instructions on the procedures to use the pool...

Below: Random shots of stickers on the red pillars of the wishing pool...

Below: Drawer with all the different predictions of your future when you ask for divine help... just match your number on your slip to the drawers... interesting:-P

Below: More Senso Ji Temple...

Below: Time for Ramen!

Below: Grilled minced chicken skewers with different toppings!

Below: Time for shopping... Ginza! Many luxury brands have their flagships here, and it's not just a store front... it's a whole building!

Below: Busy streets of Ginza...

Below: Hermès flagship in Ginza, one tower for the ladies and one for the guys... I faint...The glass facade makes the buildings glow like a lantern:-)

Below: Bazaar like atmosphere of Ameyoko, many things are sold here, from seafood, wholesale Japanese tibits, clothing and many more...

Below: Fallen yellow leaves at Ueno Park...

Below: Tokyo is so warm, feels more like autumn than winter...

Kevin In Tokyo: Part 1

Just wanted to share some pics I took of Tokyo. I have not been shopping as much as I had wanted to, since pricing in Japan is simply way off the charts. I cannot bear paying 30% more of what I could get at full retail price in SG, much less with the sales ongoing in SG!

So here's some snap shots of the places I have visited so far, taken with the magnificent Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera... I cannot believe how good this camera is. Now I know!

Enjoy! I am off to Hokkaido tomorrow... hectic schedule but onsen to soothe all the aching muscles and 'chastity' away:-P Oops...

Source: myMANybags

It's Dior Marina Bay Sands Party Day!

Below: Top Chinese model, Liu Wen will make her runway presence for tonight's Christian Dior Marina Bay Sands Grand Opening Party runway presentation! (alongside Du Juan:-P)

Below: Planing to wear this outfit, all black with my new Dior Homme raw edge tie from the Fall Winter 2010 mens collection...

Time To Party, Christian Dior Style!

In just a few hours time, I will be headed to one of Singapore's largest and most talked about party: Christian Dior's Grand Opening Party at Marina Bay Sands!

Yes, looking forward to doing some celebrity gazing the likes of Zhao Wei, Fann Wong and Lisa S (Wife of better looking half Daniel Wu. Ps. Please bring your husband along!), and be mesmerised by the 2 runway shows (Fall WInter 2010 and Cruise 2011 collections) with top international Chinese models, Liu Wen and Du Juan (both making their runway presence during the shanghai presentation of the Cruise 2011 collection!).

Can't wait! Will have access to backstage with Bagaholicboy... so stay tune to our tweets and blogs. Xwen will also be blogging for the event, so it's us, 3 blogging muskeeteers tonight!

See my previous post for the Dior Marina Bay Sands Grand Opening here and here.

Source: Dior

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

Inspiration Thursday!

Tokyo Incoming: Wardrobe Planning...

If money is no problem, and items readily available... What would I wear on my upcoming 'virgin' trip to Tokyo? Land of the rising sun is mecca to radical fashion fanatics. Should I go all the way? Probably not. I cannot pull off or have the guts to mix and match in the most odd of manners like the Jap guys.

But I would be happy to try what I have sketched today:-P Ah... Some Balmain military cool. A lightweight Céline Cabas, some easy walking 'cut-out' shoes from Jil Sander, slouchy ribbed T-shirt with amazing braided detail from Mihara Yasuhiro. And a nice pair of Khaki pants to round off the look. (Okay maybe this outfit is not winter proof... but imagination knows no weather patterns. :-P should make me stand out while not shouting out?!?!:-P)

Oh lastly, I want to keep my hair longer with asymmetric fringe, Manga style, here I come! Need to blend in with my destination:-P

(See my other sketch here:-P)

Source: Céline, Mihara Yasuhiro, Balmain, Jil Sander