…AND THEY MOSTLY COME AT NIGHT... MOSTLY
Thanks to the heads up from Kevin @ My MANy Bags I found out that MACTHES where offering free worldwide delivery until May 31st 2009 when you enter MAYDELIVERY at the checkout. Always on the lookout for a bargain I had a look and found these marvelous Paul Smith Men’s Shoes on sale.
The HASHBURY is a Paul Smith Red Ear boat shoe made with fluorescent blue dip dye hurricane leather uppers. The shoe has a two eyelet with white leather laces; that are also featured around the side. The Paul Smith Red Ear logo is embossed on the tongue and they are finished with a floral printed insole and floral embossed white sole. They are 100% leather with rubber soles and come with stow bag. Originally priced at £188 (roughly $385 AUD @ current exchange) after the sale and minus VAT the shoes came to £111.30 (roughly $230 AUD @ current exchange), with the free shipping I saved myself a further £30. CAN ANYONE SAY BARGAIN! I love free shipping and I love the weak pound. I don't know what to do with such a bold pair of shoes??? I have no idea how to wear them or what to wear them with, but what I do know is that they will make a loud statement! Now I just have to wait for them to arrive. Patience...
Ok so stage 17 wasn’t as decisive as I thought it would be. There was some great racing but when you have race leader Denis Menchov sticking to the back wheel of his closest rival Danilo Di Luca like a limpet no time was made or lost. Stage 18 was pretty much the same Di Luca tried everything but still couldn’t shake Menchov. So it has come down to stage 19 and it is business time now and should be the defining point of the Giro with only 26 seconds separating 1st & 2nd place it should make for a great night of racing, especially because it would have to be the most beautiful stage of this year’s Giro. A ride along the Amalfi coast through a string of UNESCO world heritage sites and finally up to Mount Vesuvius - it doesn’t get more dramatic then that! The history, the culture, the beauty and the grandeur of Italy all wrapped up into this one pivotal stage. 
Now to make matters worse the BURBERRY PRORSUM FALL-WINTER 2009 men’s bag collection features both the cotton canvas holdall and tote bags in a new dark blue check. 
Now I don’t what to do! Do I want a holdall or a tote? Do I want the dark olive check or the dark blue check? Now I wont be able to get any sleep and get any work done for my thesis! Why oh why MR BAILEY, are you such a genius? Why do you have to design such beautiful bags? And why do you have to make me have a
BRAIN EXPLOSION
Images: Burberry
Blue Manna Crab (Janurary 2008)
Paul Smith is one of the few designers who characterises style in both a relaxed and elegant way, never failing to add a touch of humor to all his designs; from a bag, socks through to his mainline suits. Every new season comes with a new line of interesting and intriguing accessories released with photographic imagery and colourful patterns; along with the icons of the house: THE STRIPED MINI, THE MULTI-STRIPE & THE NAKED LADY. They are always very British and unique enough to make a statement yet always have a feel of understatement to them.
My most recent Paul Smith purchase has been a MINI PRINT COIN DOUBLE BILLFOLD WALLET ($350 AUD from REALM). The moment I saw it I knew I just couldn’t say no. It features traditional Paul Smith branding, coupled with one of England’s most recognisable icons, THE STRIPED MINI. The outer “work” side of the wallet is crafted in fine black Italian calfskin leather. The inner “play” side this time features THE STRIPED MINI under Mr. Smith’s favorite oak tree, and now mine!
This wallet never fails to put a smile on my face whenever I open it up! I love the quality, I love the print, I love the craftmenship, I love Paul Smith wallets. The perfect companion for anyone and any occasions.
images: Paul Smith, Project Procrastination
Growing up playing tennis, THE FRENCH OPEN was always my favorite Grand Slam. I spent many a late night up watching it and every year I eagerly a wait its return. I love the clay; I loved the tension and the drama; and I love the crowd most of all. I my opinion they are the most knowledgeable tennis spectators in the world. They will always applaud and will never be afraid to let you know that they are not on your side! I love all the memories, but I will definitely never forget:
GRAF v HINGIS 1999
4-6, 7-5, 6-2
“It had everything. It was one of the craziest matches ever. I don’t know what else could have happened. A lot of circumstances which made it very bizarre sometimes.”
Graf
It was as much an ordeal as a spectacle; an emotional roller coaster and in the end there was a villain and a hero, tears and tantrums, then laughter and all was forgiven.
It has always been one of my dreams to make it to the French Open one day, I nearly did it in 2003 when I was living in London but the timing didn't work out. With a wedding in June 2010 in London it looks like it might just be my year. Fingers crossed!
Sticking my neck out I am going to predict a Williams sisters final with Serena prevailing and Roger Federer finally defeating Rafael Nadal for 2009
GOOD FOOD & GOOD FRIENDS
WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?
images: Project Procrastination
I HEART PRADA
images: Project Procrastination
AAA
WHAT TO GET, OR WHAT NOT TO GET, THAT IS THE QUESTION!
images: English Laundry, Project Procrastination
Cuba’s Grandfathers of music were in town and I went to visit them at THE BAR @ BUENA VISTA with S.J. on a wet and windy Friday night. It was an intoxicating tribute to old Havana and an era of legends that exuded passion, romance, love and energy. It featured three of the original members to the Buena Vista Social Club, including Reynaldo Creagh who at 91 was amazing and showed that he can still mesmerize an audience. The musical magic of the afro Cuban sound had everyone up and dancing in the aisle, including myself, a truly joyous experience.
