Burberry - Just Another Obession

The power of an idea is at times mind boggling. What starts as a mere thought can essentially transform into an addiction so powerful that suddenly you feel it controls you.

When it comes to Burberry, sometimes I think that is exactly what has happened. I started adding items to my wardrobe about 12 months ago. 

In that time I've tried on probably almost everything in store. So far I've resisted getting getting the iconic trench coat - I'm from Adelaide, Australia, where the level of fashion hasn't risen to a level where I feel comfortable wearing it out everyday. It's improving though so maybe I'll get one soon.

So what have I bought? I thought I'd discuss them by separating them into accessories and clothing. I haven't been too impressed with the quality vs. price trade off with a lot of the clothing from Burberry (the exception being the trenc) so I'd like to begin with accessories. 

Burberry Accessories

As you can see I've got a few accessories. I really love the scarf (i'm looking to get the cashmere blend in navy - what do you think about it?), the iconic wolf head cufflinks (i'll talk about them later) and my skinny blue green tie. However, other than looking good, I haven't really enjoyed the pair of shoes I got from Burberry Prorsum. At the time i thought the cut was quite good and the shoes were comfortable. However, as I found out later, because the material (like a lot of prorsum products) is that shiny metallic leather and the shoes have no give, I found that the leather dug into my ankle at times. It's not a huge issue for short time periods, but if you're wearing them for a whole day, I'd much prefer to wear something from TOD's any day of the week. I guess that supports the theory that you should only buy items from a brand if they are known for that product.

Now moving on to clothes. I currently own two items of clothing; my favourite knit jumper and a black polo from Burberry Brit.

Burberry Clothing

As I alluded too earlier, I haven't been too impressed with a lot of the clothes from Burberry. I've found the suits to be really cheap feeling and a lot of the jumpers to be overpriced for the quality you're getting. I think that's why I was particularly pleased to find this jumper. Really comfortable and a great fit its been a staple of my wardrobe since I bought it. The polo was an interesting purchase as I am very loyal to Ralph Lauren (when it comes to polos). I have to say that the standard cut is quite slim which suits me fine (i usually require a custom fit with all my Ralph Lauren tops). The material as you would expect is a step up from the standard polo by RL tops and feels a little bit more stretchy. This can be quite significant if you prefer to have a bit more breath-ability in your clothing. Overall, a great cut if you have a slimmer physique.

This concludes my thoughts on Burberry for now. I hope to add to my collection in the near future and will update accordingly. Look forward to hearing some comments.

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Montblanc - A Justified Obsession?

Today I thought I'd share my thoughts on wallets from Montblanc. 

What I love most about Montblanc is in the simplicity of the designs. I think this gives the wallets both class and elegance. The best thing I find with these wallets lies in their practicality and durability. I don't know how many times I've dropped or thrown my wallets around and they have remained in great shape and condition.

I find many other wallets in a similar price range (e.g. LV, Gucci or Prada) are either too attention seeking (and owned by that person who seem to be always over compensating for something) or simply are not practical - designs I wouldn't want to use out of fear of scratching or ruining them. 

Anyway, I'd like to start by showing you my collection.

My Collection 

As you can see, I'm the proud owner of three Montblanc wallets. Yes, you might think that is excessive (it most probably is true) but I am adamant that each has their own practical function.

I'd like to talk about the first wallet I bought.

 5524 - Meisterstuek wallet 10CC

Today's fascination with skinny jeans/slim cut pants means that I found the Meisterstuek 10CC to be not very practical for everyday use. It was often quite bulky and would feel really tight in your pocket. Also due to its size, it would often get full with useless cards and items merely because they fitted in the wallet.

However, it was a great wallet to travel with. If you're like me, when travelling I pay with cash most of the time. The wallet can hold a large amount of cash and even small documents such as concert tickets or attraction passes whilst not being as cumbersome as a travel wallet. It's times like this that will make you thankful you have those extra card slots. The wallet also contains a coin pouch; something you may or may not find useful. Overall, its a great wallet to travel with and definitely beats using a fanny pack.

So what should you use for everyday use? Most people these days use plastic for everything. As such there is less of a reliance on the need for compartments and card slots. I therefore recommend the Meisterstueck Pocket 6CC shown below.

106653 - Meisterstueck Pocket 6CC

I use the Meisterstueck Pocket 6CC for everyday use. It fits nicely in your pocket and stops you from putting lots of useless items in your wallet. The wallet comfortably holds about 10 cards (same as the Meisterstueck 10CC but without the bulkiness. It still has a slot you can use for notes which is ideal.

However it has one major drawback. The wallet is essentially a fancy card holder, so unless you remember which order you put your cards in the wallet, you will have to sort through the cards. I keep the cards I use the most in the front slots (bank card, credit card, driver license/ID card etc) so I don't find it too annoying.

I will admit that it can be annoying at night and/or after you've had a few drinks. So if you agree with me, then I suggest you to consider the Meisterstueck business card holder with gusset.

7167 - Meisterstueck business card holder with gusset

This wallet is great for nights out where you want to carry minimal items. Just like the Meisterstueck Pocket, the Meisterstueck business card holder is slim and fits nicely in your pocket. However, as each card and cash each have a specific slot, finding what you need becomes easy and there is less of a risk of losing items if you were forced to sort through them.

So there you go. A few thoughts and uses for each of the wallets I own. I'm going out for dinner tonight so I'll be using my Meisterstueck business card holder.

Don't just take my word for it though. Ask anyone that uses a Montblanc wallet. They definitely wouldn't disagree with me.

If you'd like to find out more about the wallets, click on the links under the images

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