Canton Street, Hong Kong

Comme des Garcon POCKET @ Venetian Macau

Infusion D'Homme - EDT Pour Homme from Prada

I never tried wearing any of the Eau de Toilette (EDT) and Eau de Parfum (EDP) "Pour Homme" from Prada before.  I have decided to make  a trip to Prada to get the classic EDT Pour Homme from Prada - Infusion D'Homme. Of course, I ended up spending more time checking the latest leather goods notably displayed in the shelves. :-)

The Prada runway show is being projected against a wall with waterfalls creating this melodramatic effect. 

Shopping basket - Zara, H&M and Molton Brown

I am going to Hong Kong and Macau next week for a short break. My friend who just came back from Hong Kong told me that temperature remains low especially during mornings. I went on a shopping stint and decided to get these few items for my forthcoming trip.

1. Wool Jacket from Zara

Loafers lovers - Horsebit Loafers (60th Anniversary from Gucci)

I can straightforwardly say that I am a huge fan of loafers for these basic reasons - its design is strikingly simple, its fit is comfortable and its easy to match with clothes not to mention the relaxing leather feel surrounding my feet. In fact, my definition of laid back casuals would definitely include loafers for that matter.

I love wearing my black loafers especially whenever I am on a quick-and-grab mode.

I went to Gucci store recently to sample these horsebit loafers. I took a photo of the Gucci window display which is so enticing for loafers lovers.

Skin care supplies - Clinique

My schedule for the past few weeks has been literally eating me alive. I cannot remember how many days I have to make up and apologize to my bed for not spending the number of hours it deserves. There is a respite in coming home at 3 am in the morning. The silence keeps me sane I guess plus occasional quick dips in the swimming pool before going to bed (trust me, the water can get really cold sometimes). I have been more intimate with my "Twitgram" account lately. :-)

I had the chance recently to make a quick stop at a beauty bar and replenish some of my facial skin care stocks. I think it is important that we continue to prevent our skin from "suffering" due to sleepless nights and other inevitable stressors - if not minimize it at least. In terms of skin care, I am pretty monotonous in buying skin care products, others would say its just brand loyalty but I would like to call it as brand trust. For me, it is more of finding the best products that safely suits you. Each one of us does have different skin types and skin care needs after all.

Instant runway look with metallic coats from Burberry Prorsum

Seeing models strutting their signature walks on runway sometimes inspires me to withdraw myself from reality. I soon start to imagine myself wearing those unique pieces while all eyes on me - carefree yet impressionable.

New Year's eve over Tiramisu and La-Sonia!

Running all episodes of Revenge (Season 1) kept my mind intact despite the challenges of a more  hectic new year. But somewhere in between, I am grateful that I had a very meaningful and unforgettable new year's eve celebrating it with my mom and couple of old and familiar friends, in  a very special and intimate way. I was invited to come over to one of my dear friend's place to celebrate the new year's eve and truly had a an unforgettable one.

Stefano really left everyone amazed by his "first-ever" Lasagna. I think he is just way too humble.:-)

New style companion for new year!

After all the celebrations, parties and carb guilt specially for those who indulged with anything that is sweet and edible, its about time to move on. I thought of sharing with you what occupied me during New Year's eve in my subsequent post.

I know that "New Year's resolution" is one of the over-abused word year after year. I must confess that I am sharing the guilt whenever I fail to meet any of the expectations/resolutions I set for a particular year.  But I would like to see my predicament positively instead of looking at it as a failure. We are mortals after all and part of being one is evident in the imperfections among us. Obviously, this statement is true but also remains as a good excuse to many including myself. Treating imperfection as a perfect excuse is another source of my guilt.:-)

For those  who will include grooming and making yourself look at your best as part of new year's resolutions, the first ever manual for  a "stylish life" from Mr. Porter is now available. This book definitely adds to other style references for men.

No matter how simple and how small

Christmas season is the time of giving and receiving, of course! LOL Fortunately, I am not exempted in receiving presents. I received a number of interesting stuffs this season but thought of sharing some of these meaningful and special gifts which made Christmas a little bit more special no matter how simple and small, but big in every way. :-)

1. Music Box from Hokkaido, Japan