These collegiate varsity jackets are EVERYWHERE this season. I was *this* close to buying a vintage piece in Stockholm a couple of weeks ago but a friend knocked some sense to me so I left the store empty-handed. Meanwhile, I saw these jackets while browsing online stores earlier. I’m a little late to join the game so I’ll pass. I like the Urban Outfitters version though. So so cute.

Junya Watanabe Varsity Jacket from Mr Porter [here]
Abel Brown Varsity Jacket from from Urban Outfitters [here]

Just received this mailer from my favourite folks over at Luisa via Roma. If you’re in a shopping mood, be sure to check out their spring/summer 2011 last call sale and receive an additional 20% discount from already-reduced prices.

As always, Luisa via Roma offers FREE (don’t we all LOVE that word) DHL shipping to most countries. You also don’t have to worry about paying additional duties or taxes because it’s already included in the price. Treat yourself — get a new pair of shoes, buy a new handbag or a jacket. Go!

Click HERE to shop the Luisa via Roma sale.

CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg’s invasion of my subconscious started a couple of days ago when I saw her ostrich-embossed leather tote on the pages of the Bergdorf Goodman pre-fall catalog.

It’s beautiful, isn’t it? The colour, a deep shade of blackberry, is so rich. At $495, the price point isn’t bad either. Very reasonable as a matter of fact. The one thing that stops me from buying it are the ends of the handles (with two screws on each side) that are very prominent on the bag. They instantly gave a utilitarian feel to what looks like a luxe classic.

How can I not be obsessed when it keeps on popping up everywhere I go? While doing a round of online stores yesterday, I saw Diane’s tote at Shopbop where they have it in two colours, blackberry and saffron. Net-a-Porter is also carrying the bag only in saffron.

It’s strange that I’m suddenly curious with this piece because I’m not one of them tote or clutch bag people. I like to keep my hands-free. If memory serves me right, the only time I used a tote was a couple of weeks ago when I was running late for the airport. I had very little time to properly pack my hand luggage so I dumped my sundries and what have you in one big canvas bag. Other than that, totes are, for the most part, a Chernobylesque no-go zone for me. Why do you think I’ve never tasted a slice of this so-called manbag trend over the years? Because 99% of these manbags are tote bags! I’m no fool – no amount of publicity spinning or word-changing can masculinify (is that even a word) what essentially is a frigging tote bag!

I’m not really in the mood nor do I have the desire to buy a new bag as of late because my very reliable black Mark Cross bag has been fulfilling its purpose. Diane von Furstenberg’s Addison tote is gorgeous though but I’m gonna hold out on this one. For now.

Click HERE to buy the bag from Shopbop.

Remember the dramatic fall/winter 2011 finale of the Burberry Prorsum menswear fashion show? Here’s the video I took back in January.

Those transparent Burberry Prorsum rain coats are now available at Luisa Via Roma. At approximately US$1,500 a pop, the price tag is not for the faint of heart.

Well played Christopher, well played.

Click HERE for more information or to purchase.

This weekend only — enjoy an additional 20% off already reduced sale items if you enter promo code FR20SS upon check out. As always, Luisa Via Roma ships to many countries for free and you don’t have to pay any duties/taxes upon arrival.

Click HERE to browse the sale.

If you live in the USA, Canada or Central & South America, Net-a-Porter’s End-of-Season sale finishes on July 3, 2011.

Click HERE to shop the sale.
Click HERE to shop the sale if you live elsewhere

I’m all for cheap thrills, no secret about that. Imagine the delight when I saw this super chic wire necklace.

I got from the Dilli Haat market in New Delhi a few days ago for around ten US dollars. Awesome eh? Wear it underneath a shirt collar and voila! A touch of metallica doesn’t hurt anyone. Also looks terrific with white shirts as long as you don’t get it wet.

It’s sale time! Online luxury superstore Net-a-Porter is having a huge sale on their international website (they ship anywhere in the world)! Enjoy discounts of up to 70% off on your favourite designer brands.

Click HERE to browse the international site if you live in Asia, Europe or elsewhere.
Click HERE to browse the USA site if you live in USA, Canada, North/Central/South America.

It’s that time of the year again! Online superstore Net-a-Porter is having a massive sale on their USA website (they ship anywhere in North/South/Central America — that means US, Canada, Mexico etc) right now, ahead of the usual brick-and-mortar retailers! Enjoy discounts of up to 50% off on your favourite designer brands.

Click HERE to browse the sale.
Click HERE to browse the international site if you live in Asia, Europe or elsewhere.

I was browsing the selection of wallets at Hermès on Broad Street the other day and as pretty and buttery soft soft soft supple as they are, the astronomical price tags are just too much. But then again, it’s Hermès. ‘Nuff said. I don’t even know why I’m looking at wallets because the bf gave me one (Hello Kitty, mind you) for my birthday two months ago. Unfortunately, the cute factor had worn off after using it a few times. Going through the Net-a-Porter site this morning, I saw this fluorescent green Comme des Garçons wallet. Green on one side, bright orange on the other.

Comme des Garçons wallet, US$100 at Net-a-Porter
Click HERE to buy or for more information.