Wednesday, April 30, 2008

GH MUMM CHAMPAGNE AND DUNHILL


Fancy a glass of champagne? GH Humm has teamed up with Dunhill to give away a free bottle of champagne when you spend £250 in Dunhill stores. This promotion runs in April and May in two Dunhill stores - Jermyn Street and Sloane Street.

The champagne will be delivered to your door provided you are living in London. It will come with the matching travel canister that can protect the bottle and keep it chilled.

Dunhill Jermyn Street
Tel: 44 (0) 845 458 0779
48 Jermyn Street, St James
London
SW1Y 6DL

Dunhill Sloane Street
Tel: 44 (0) 207 730 1159
159 Sloane Street
London
SW1X 9BT

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Dior Homme Skeleton Angel Wings Hoodie


What can be cooler than this Skeleton Angel Wing Hoodie for daily wear? It is from AW2007, of course, one of the pieces from Hedi, made in Italy & 100% cotton. For those of you who know, the reference number is 7H3363320001. The print is so distinctive and the detailing is amazing.

As usual, there is one open front-pocket. Both front strings are embossed Dior Homme singature. Team this classic with any waxed jeans - comfy, stylish and most of all effortless!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Dior Homme Tuxedo Coat



Here is another amazing piece from Dior Homme that I like to share with you. A tuxedo coat from SS06 with embroidered golden dragon all over. It is made in Italy using 75% acetate and 25% silk. The reference code is 6EH2028077. The cut shows your body form beautifully and the luxurious colour will put you on the spotlight wherever you go.

It has been seen worn by Karl Lagerfeld during Chanel SS06 couture show in March 2006.


Dior Homme SS06 "The world was a mess but his hair was perfect" is all about very tight clinging high-waisted pants in black, leopard print leather, silver glittering drainpipes, skinny tie or even braces. Most significant piece is the trilby hat that inspired by Pete Doherty, which sold out in no time. Other popular piece including music note base ball jacket.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Dior Homme 3D Sterling Silver Bracelet


There are several design for this kind of 3D sterling silver bracelet. The most famous one is the 3D Bumble Bee. They are about 25cm length and you can adjust them to suit your wrist. On the pendant, there is a AG 925 hallmark. The picture above shows a 3D star pendant bracelet.

The picture above shows a 3D cross pendant bracelet.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Dior Homme YOU & ME Sterling Silver Bracelet


When you look at the Forget Me Not necklace closely, you can see two tiny words &YOU and &ME being tied to the necklace. Its purpose is to tie "YOU" and "ME" together forever.

In the same season, Dior has two bracelet of "YOU" and "ME". They are actually sterling silver with embossed Dior Homme, then they are tied using strings.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Lazy Sunday in Hampstead

Yesterday, I had a lazy Sunday. I lied in bed till 11:00 then I received a phone call from one of my friend asking me out for lunch. I need a lot of sleep as I don't sleep much during weekdays, but I manage get up and enjoy rest of my Sunday.


We had a meal together in Hampstead. There is not as much people on the street after a shower. I walked across the road and I saw a car driving towards me, I quickly take a snap of that scene. I like the way the road being built, teamed with the red car towards me.


After the meal, I have passed by the Hamspead Heath where I stopped to have a walk. I sat at the benches by the Hampstead Ponds. There are a lot of birds swimming in the ponds and also some pigeons looking for food. I gave them some bread, in return, they posed nicely where I took some pictures of them.


From the view, I can also see a swan swimming. We all need to be a swan. An elegant swan swimming up stream, one who looks beautiful and serene on the surface and underneath, is paddling away like made to stop being pulled backwards downstream with the flow of the water in the opposite direction.



Friday, April 11, 2008

Loose Change


Early in the morning, I have been to Sainsbury's to get some milk. When I got home, I just empty my pocket and put the loose change into the drawer. My drawer is full of coins, so I thought I might just clear them out or just give them to charity.

Upon counting, there are altogether over £60 in loose change!!

I remember I read about an article saying Britons have £1bn lying idle in UK's 24.7 million households. In the study, men lost most money at home, nearly three quarter of total. While Londoners were the biggest losers in the country, which were £121. To help households keep track of their cash, the survey suggests people put all their loose change in one jar or pot.

You can also bring all the loose change to some major supermarket where you can find a coinstar machine. The machine will count all the coins for you with little commission. You then can choose either give them to charity or print out a voucher to use it in store.


Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Dior Homme Luster Shine Wax Jeans

This stunning cool Dior Homme Heavy Waxed Slim Leg Jeans made Hedi Slimane extremely famous and then remained as Dior Hommes classic. New style and tweaking of classic ideas dominated the scene. It can be worn with any formal or casual baseball jacket for a little more rock&roll (as styled in Dior Homme runway show).

The luster shine jeans below is form Dior Homme AW07, which is the last season Hedi for Dior. It is made in Japan using 100% cotton. The item number is 7H3110530226 - 904. The front rise is 19cm.


Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Dior Homme Leather Jacket

This is one of the most expensive jackets that I have ever bought. It is from Dior Homme SS2006. It is made in Italy with extremely soft lambskin. Throughout the jacket, you can see so many details from the metal zip to leather strips.

There are several leather strips on the collar that you can tie them up or wear them loose. There are also several metal zips throughout - 2 at the front vertically and 4 zipped pockets. There are also zip on the shoulder loop. All zip pull are embossed with Dior Homme. The item number is 6EH5042916 and it is made in Italy. The retail price in the UK is over £1000.


In SS2007, there is another heart beating leather jacket with lots of rocking details throughout. Apart from the bold quilted details at the front, there are also a lot of zips and pockets. As usual, there are a lot of zips, pockets, shoulder loop. The difference are the zips are in silver colour, there are more buttons and pockets. It is more like a motorcycle jacket as there are more hidden zips on the front and on the sleeves. Apart from the usual embossed Dior Homme on the zip pull, there is an additional piece of leather that attached to the zip pull.

On the back of the jacket, there is a metal loop with embossed Dior Homme. This leather jacket is made in France, so the retail price is much higher than the usual "Made In Italy" version. The retail price has gone over GBP2000 in the UK. The item number is 7E3540050002. If you have found a similar one and have a query about the authenticity, please email me the picture and I will try my best to help you.


Monday, April 7, 2008

Dior Homme Jacket

When I go through my wardrobe, I found this jacket that I have not worn for a while. It is now getting warmer and I can wear this again.. It is from SS06. It has a structured feel but it is 100% silk. The item number is 6EH1047979. There are zip details on the shoulder, with embossed Dior Homme. It has two zipped pockets at the front. The print is similar to snake skin.



It has been seen worn by many celebs including Brandon Flowers from The Killers. He has worn it in many appearance, even on stage. I have another one in the same season which is in luster silver.

Dior Homme Bumble Bee

Bumble bee has been trademark by Dior and has been used for many seasons. Most bumble bee can be found in jewellery from necklaces to wristbands; from 3D sterling silver to plastic. It can also be found in some clothing as a embroidered bumble bee from beanie hat, T-shirts, sweatshirt, ties and so on.

Since it is so popular, there are some counterfeit around. Only buy from trustworthy seller and examine the embroidered bumble bee closely. My pictures are taken from the authentic Dior Homme items.


Apart from all clear ones, there is another version of colour one - a mixture of black, clear and brown. I think there is another version of silver one as well.


The beanie hat below is from AW07. The item number is 7H3490170016 - 805. It is made in Italy in 100% wool. It does come in black as well. If you do not like to show the bumble bee, you can wear the it inside out, but you will need to cut off the Dior tag.



I have a bumble bee khaki hooded sweatshirt in size M. It is made in Italy in 100% cotton. It has a embroidered bumble bee in black at bottom right hand corner. The item number is 7H3362760001 - 602. Bumble bee is so unique and striking.


Sunday, April 6, 2008

Snowing in London


Today is 6th April, and it is snowing. I did heard that it will be sleety shower over night but I didn't expecting a heavy snow. It reminds me the big freeze of 63 in which the whole country being under subzero degree Celsius (°C) for two consecutive months.

I wish I could be in that year, it might be so much fun. I can find excuse not to go to school, or go to work. But if I really think about it, I am so lucky not to experience that..

So today I have to stay in underneath the duvet, or in front of fireplace with a cup of nice warm tea. I do love snow, it is so beautiful and peaceful. Watching some children plyaing with the snow, I wish I could join them. I dislike the ice when the snow starts melting, which might be dangerous.

I have read the news and it says the worst hit of snow is in North England in County Durham and Northumberland where the snow is 6cm (1.8 inch) in place. It might be more snow to come.




Dior Homme Sterling Silver Ring

I just found this ring which is a Dior Homme 925 sterling silver ring in gold tone. When I first see the ring in the display, they are so catchy due to the colour and the way the rings being looped together. The DIOR is embossed on one of the rings. The 925 sterling silver hall mark is also stamped on one of the ring.

There are 7 individual rings that needed to be put together sequentially to become one. The sales assistant did show me how to do it, but it does take me few minutes to work out and perform it.

Very unusual piece!




Saturday, April 5, 2008

Dior Homme Forget Me Not Jewellery - Necklace, Ring, Bangle

Dior Homme's "Forget Me Not" is such an everlasting slogan that appear in their t-shirts, necklace, ring, bangle and pendants.


I have seen Russell Brand wearing a Dior Homme "Forget Me Not" necklace wherever he goes. Until now, the necklace is the most wanted piece in the Dior "FMN". I have come across the necklace, if possible, I will post some pictures later. But now, I have found a "FMN" bangle which is in 925 sterling silver.

The design of the bangle is the banner with "FORGET ME NOT" embossed on the front. The bangle only come one size that fits more wrists. DIOR HOMME is embossed on one end and sterling silver hallmark on the other.



I have just found the necklace with the "Forget Me Not" pendant, the identical one worn by Russell Brand. Beside it has a stylish pendant, there are two little words "me" and "you" that being tied together at the spring clasp. I do believe it is a sign of "Love". If you love someone, you want him/her to "forget me not" and tie both of you together. If you are familiar with that necklace, you will know the tiny little details which are hiding behind the neck if someone is wearing it.


Friday, April 4, 2008

Dior Homme Star Pendant Chocker Necklace

Recently I have found a piece of the Dior Homme star pendant necklace. It is one of a kind piece from A/W 07. It is one of few pieces from Hedi. The whole necklace consists 2 stars and a shooting star pendant. The DIOR HOMME is embossed on the pendant. There is also usual CD PARIS marking around the toggle of necklace.


Tuesday, April 1, 2008

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