Materialistic Bastard #005: Agnes B. "My Bag" in Lambskin

This bag would be a perfect birthday gift for me this year. *wink wink* LOL

Last Sunday, me and my mother went to Causeway Bay, Times Square to look for a birthday gift for my father. We want to give him a wallet since we saw him checking out some leather wallet the other day. We went through one store to another on search for that special gift and Agnes B is our last destination. Though we didn't find a wallet that my father would like, I ended finding a new bag to be obsessed with.

Its the Agnes B. "My Bag" in lambskin. To be honest, I am not fan of Agnes B. but after seeing this bag in the corner of my eyes in an instant I became a fan. Constructed in soft supple lambskin and nylon handles and it also comes with a ever so useful detachable nylon shoulder sling for that handsfree action. The bag is very light weight and very spacious, very ideal for a day bag for men. It does come in different sizes but I love to have the smallest size which retail for HK$4390. And if that price tag is too stiff for you you can always get the classic "My Bag" in full nylon for HK$1695 and it comes in two colors black and red.

Agnes B. "My Bag" just bump itself in my top list of drool worthy bags for men.

Shopaholic Bastard #005: FW2012 END OF SEASON SALE

Hear ye!!! Hear ye!!! Shoppers, Buyers and a-like lend me your ears and your wallets for END OF SEASON SALE is upon us!!! Wooohoo!!!

I guess I am shopping with a theme today without knowing it.

It actually started few weeks back but I was holding back my urge to buy anything. And today is the day that that I gave in to that urge. I was able get hold on to ZARA Camouflage Sweater, Polo Shirt by DKNY Jeans and Hush Puppies Chunky Sole Tasseled Leather Loafers. I know its not a big SALE HAUL but I am very proud of things I got. Most of the item I hauled I got it at 50% off *another WOOOHOO moment for me*.

As you know guys I am obsessed with anything camouflage print that's why I can not miss  the chance to get this ZARA Star Studded Sweater.

So how about you? What did you get on this FW2012 END OF SEASON SALE? I want to know :)

DIY #03: EMROIDERED SWEATER

This DIY project is inspired from Dolce & Gabbana FW2012 Menswear Collection. I know I can't afford to buy the real thing so the best next thing to do is to be creative <3

Hat by KENZO x NEW ERA, Sunglasses by Ray-Ban, Trench Coat by MARNI for H&M, Shirt & Cropped Pants by H&M, Shoes by DE NOVO MEN, Bag by CANON FREEBIES

I bought the wool sweater from H&M and got some metallic gold thread. I must admit, this project ain't no joke. I've spent hours and weeks (not to mention the countless needle accidents LOL) just to finished this project. But all those hard work is worth because I am really proud my work. Its not a Dolce & Gabbana masterpiece but its a piece I call my very own <3

My inspiration Dolce & Gabbana FW2012 MENSWEAR Collection

Shopaholic Bastrad #004: Andrea Pompilio Chimpanzee Print T-Shirt

I love how they style the whole collection is was so desirable.

If you are following me on twitter or Instagram you'll probably know that I can't stop raving about Andrea Pompilio. Even Tim Blanks of style.com and 'The Sartorialist' gave Andrea Pompilio such good review and describe him as "one to watch on menswear scene". But before of all this, he first hone his talent with big fashion houses like Calvin Klein, Prada and YSL. No wonder why his collections is one of the coveted pieces of this season.

This is the exact photo MyMANyBag posted on his Instagram.

But in the bright I got this Andrea Pompilio Chimpanzee Print Tee.

I've first discovered Andrea Pompilio from MyMANyBags' Instagram post of chimpanzee print canvass tote bag *w/c is very in-trend for this season*. I have searched high and low for this tote bag but NADA I can't find it. So I decided to put this bag on my wishlist together with another Andrea Pompilio Chimpanzee print tee *also available at luisaviaroma.com* and few more thingsI like to have. About a week ago, I paid I.T at Hysan Ave. Hong Kong a visit for windoharmless w shopping. As I was pulling out clothes on the rack I saw an Andrea Pompilio Chimpanzee T-shirt! And my luck hasn't stop from there I also found out that its the only piece left, its in my size and its on 50% off discount for that day only!! *BAM* It was like meant to be. I didn't hesitate to march my way to cashier and went home as a happy shopper.

That's one item crossed out on my shopping wishlist. I wonder what is next on my shopping wishlist that I'll be crossing out soon... I can't wait!!!

Images: STYLE.com, Andrea Pompilio Ad Campaign

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SALE ALERT #003: SELF STAR T-shirt

This past few months, I found myself shopping or DIY-ing on anything with stars. As in anything stars like studs, saw-in, print and patches. It's not like, I am obsess with star but because of I am so inspired of how Riccardo Tisci uses star on his recent work for GIVENCHY.

Perhaps this also the reason why I got so excited to see this awesome HUGE patch of star on the chest from SELF at ASOS's Last Chance Sale.

Images: ASOS

DIY #002: Cropped Sweatshirt with emblishment

GIVENCHY for Lane Crawford Vest Shirt and DIY H&M Shirt with Black Star Patches on collar.

GIVENCHY Cropped Sweatshirt

Last month, I have blogged about my latest DIY Inspiration and today I am finally ready to show you guys my version of the GIVENCHY Cropped Sweatshirt. I decided to do this DIY project because of I don't want to wear my GIVENCHY for Lane Crawford FNO vest shirt sleeveless but still I want to showcase it's awesome print. Before we start, I'd like to thanks my thank Mom for helping me out on this project.

You'll need:

• Sweatshirt
• Embellishment (mine are STAR PATCH and STAR STUD)
• Scissor
• Curve Ruler *optional*
• Pin, Needle and Thread
• Sewing Machine *optional*
• Seamstress' Chalk

Steps:

1. Lay flat the sweatshirt on its side as possible making it side seams on the top of your work table.
2. Start cutting the front and then back of the sweatshirt depending how low or high your desire cropped design REMEMBER to give enough space for the seam allowance and error.
3. Fold and pin the edge of you sweatshirt this will served as your hem.
4. Using the appropriate sewing machine start stitching the hem of you sweatshirt. In my case, I brought my sweatshirt to a professional seamstress. *Yes! I cheated a little LOL*
5. Lay flat your desired embellishment on your now cropped sweatshirt and secure each.