The Wishlist

It's funny that something which began as bit of fun and a place to put some thoughts, is becoming a source of information and entertainment. In lieu of my sarcastic 'Favourite Luxury Items,' I've now been asked what Luxury Items are actually on my Wishlist.

I'm not going to lie when I say I'm a bit reluctant to post this. The items are still on the 'Wishlist' for a reason; I would have bought them already if I was sure I wanted them. I guess though, there would have to be some that I am further along in the decision process. I've picked 5 to share that I'll probably be buying over the next month or so. Here we go.

1. Balenciaga T-Shirt

Balenciaga Short Sleeve Top

This t-shirt has been on my radar for a short while now. I quite like the non-in your face design that separates it from other luxury brands. I also like that the design is inverted from traditional t-shirts. Instead of the design being in the centre of the t-shirt, the centre is left blank for you to fill in. To me this says, your life is a blank canvas. Yes there are other things around  (the leather look paintbrush stroke in the surroundings), but you can choose what you want to project. A lot for a t-shirt to say but what's the point of clothing if you can't use it to express yourself.

2. Paul Smith Cuff links

To be perfectly honest, I'm not the biggest fan of Paul Smith. I don't really identify with the brand and their designs don't do a lot for me. However, I quite like these Robot Copper Cuff links. I'm always on the hunt for some fun, good quality, no so common cuff links. These seem to tick all the right boxes. I know they are mass produced but I don't think I'll come across too many people with them.

3. Ralph Lauren Braided Leather Belt

Ralph Lauren Braided Leather Belt

Once you have your essential single piece leather belts, I encourage you to add some diversity to your casual wardrobe. Currently I have my eye on this braided belt from Ralph Lauren (I also have my eye on the one from TOD'S). I'm quite pedantic when it comes to belts, so this is my preference due to the square buckle shape. 

4. Chanel De Bleu Soap

Bleu de Chanel Prestige Soap

There's no point having a wish list without having at least one guilty pleasure. For me, this item is the Bleu de Chanel Prestige Soap. It's a lot to pay for a bar of soap but as I like to collect things (I have the Bleu de Chanel cologne), I think this would match quite nicely. I haven't tried it yet so maybe I'll review it in a post called 'Skincare for the Modern Man.'

5. Balenciaga White High Sneakers

Balenciaga Monochrome High Sneakers

If you can't tell, Balenciaga is my brand of the month. I really like the designs coming out of this French fashion house. With my sneaker collection needing a little bit of an overhaul, this pair of hi-tops have risen to the top of my wish list. Can't say much more about them now other than I always enjoy single colour designs.

It would be great to hear your thoughts on these. Stay tuned for The Wishlist Part 2.

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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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