Great idea for a thread though, AJBers in all their sexiest outfits ? )
Then again given the membership, perhaps not !
I'm not a collector of clothing but I do buy things in the style or close to
what Bond has worn. A simple blue blazer and a white turtle neck jumper,
and I'm Bond from the PTS of Moonraker.
I used to be like that too, having been in the military etc this forum was the first social media I've ever been on, I'm now on here and one other Bond site. Other than that and a bit of online shopping my Internet footprint is pretty small. Infact quite recently I was asked by a member what regiment I served in, after posting the answer I got that concerned I went back and deleted the info I've also done that with pictures of myself on this thread, but then seeing James Brosnan, MrIceGuy and others doing it happily I've kinda relaxed about it a bit.
Someone sent me an email once asking why I cut off my head in the pics. I gave 3 reasons:
a) I'm ugly
b) You've heard how a camera adds 10 pounds? In my case, it adds 10 uglies
c) I live in country where I do have to take security for myself and my family pretty seriously. So I keep a low profile.
Makes a lot of sense to keep yourself as private as you need when online. As it depends
on where in the world you are, as to how safe you need to be. There are parts like the North
of England where even seeing an "electronic image" would have you called a witch and burned !
Sadly most of us will never meet, but i'm sure some recognition ( like a lapel pin) could identify us.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
) yes particularly the the area between north Yorkshire and Scotland
Of course it's security for me and family that fueled my trepidation, I spent years waiting for some repercussions from my previous career and life, I became paranoid..... Still am a bit suspicious of cars that follow me for too long etc etc, I live in a different area now and have changed my surname and many years have passed, I still won't let my kids put a picture of me on their social media but I doubt anyone would look for me on a bond website and even if they did they only have north Yorkshire to go by, it's a pretty big county. I'd be most fearful of someone taking my entire wardrobe and holding it for ransome!
I used to be like that too, having been in the military etc this forum was the first social media I've ever been on, I'm now on here and one other Bond site. Other than that and a bit of online shopping my Internet footprint is pretty small. Infact quite recently I was asked by a member what regiment I served in, after posting the answer I got that concerned I went back and deleted the info I've also done that with pictures of myself on this thread, but then seeing James Brosnan, MrIceGuy and others doing it happily I've kinda relaxed about it a bit.
Someone sent me an email once asking why I cut off my head in the pics. I gave 3 reasons:
a) I'm ugly
b) You've heard how a camera adds 10 pounds? In my case, it adds 10 uglies
c) I live in country where I do have to take security for myself and my family pretty seriously. So I keep a low profile.
Great idea for a thread though, AJBers in all their sexiest outfits ? ajb007/lol
Then again given the membership, perhaps not ! ajb007/biggrin
Good lord, a whole thread filled with pics of us in our La Perlas )
Come now canoe2 I don't believe your ugly, after all one woman's quasimodo is another's George Clooney, DC gets labelled as ugly, I know many young ladies who would like to lick him all over.
Whenever a particularly awful outfit appears on our screen, my wife always teases me with "Hope James Bond doesn't wear that in the next film" ) She knows me too well.
I always do wonder what my limit is. What would Craig's Bond have to wear for me not to copy him.
Nice post. I have the Herring Canterbury's. Decent enough boots. I'd say for dry ground only since they are Blake stitched.
One point of correction, the sunglasses shown with the Mathis villa outfit are not the Markos, which are from Skyfall, but are the FT108s. It is these replicas Magnoli has coming out next month.
Nice post. I have the Herring Canterbury's. Decent enough boots. I'd say for dry ground only since they are Blake stitched.
One point of correction, the sunglasses shown with the Mathis villa outfit are not the Markos, which are from Skyfall, but are the FT108s. It is these replicas Magnoli has coming out next month.
Thank you! I've made the correction! I knew I was going to screw up something in this post ....
Great post! I am absolutely with you on the "same cardigan" theory. I've always believed it's meant to be the same one.
I have a slim fit black (non shawl collar) cardigan and au have worn it already with the last outfit you recommended I can use the shawl collar now the weather is getting cooler.
Great post! I am absolutely with you on the "same cardigan" theory. I've always believed it's meant to be the same one.
I have a slim fit black (non shawl collar) cardigan and au have worn it already with the last outfit you recommended ajb007/smile I can use the shawl collar now the weather is getting cooler.
Thanks! Funny thing is it's so hot where I live that 99% of the time I can't wear a cardigan. I still use my 2008 Zara alternative and even though it's close to 8 years old, it still basically looks brand new. So I really have no use for 2 black cardigans.
My version is a River Island jacket (black instead of dark navy, but in the film it looks black anyway!), mock turtleneck from Primark, trousers from Next and Topman chukkas.
This is a great entry in an already outstanding series. The first reason is that NONE of us needs three black cardigans that only differ in minor details (unless you are a hardcore collector building a collection never meant to be worn). The second is that the joy of being a Bond fan is learning from and utilizing the tips that first Fleming and then later the film Bond taught us about personal style. I'm not into cosplay. I like to dress well and will always choose clothes that flatter my age, coloring, and physique. But Bond has opened my eyes in how to look good without aping an ad in GQ.
My version is a River Island jacket (black instead of dark navy, but in the film it looks black anyway!), mock turtleneck from Primark, trousers from Next and Topman chukkas.
Outstanding, you truly are showing the very spirit of budget bond resources. -{
All this black cardigan talk has me trying to replace my Prada item, it's getting on a bit now but finding a replacement is frustrating..... Perfect except no patch pockets, patch pockets but wrong knit pattern, etc etc X-(
It seems that Lindy Hemming was channeling Sean Connery's knit tie with Pierce's Scotland\King funeral tie.
Now for the low low price of $2.79 plus free shipping (it didn't take more than 2 weeks to reach me, if I remember properly; you can expedite shipping for about a dollar) we can as well.
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Nah, I'm saving that post for the other site: Ironic Alternatives
But this is giving me an idea for a contest ... :v
Someone sent me an email once asking why I cut off my head in the pics. I gave 3 reasons:
a) I'm ugly
b) You've heard how a camera adds 10 pounds? In my case, it adds 10 uglies
c) I live in country where I do have to take security for myself and my family pretty seriously. So I keep a low profile.
Everything stays nicely tucked in, thank you very much.
Good lord, a whole thread filled with pics of us in our La Perlas
on where in the world you are, as to how safe you need to be. There are parts like the North
of England where even seeing an "electronic image" would have you called a witch and burned !
Sadly most of us will never meet, but i'm sure some recognition ( like a lapel pin) could identify us.
Of course it's security for me and family that fueled my trepidation, I spent years waiting for some repercussions from my previous career and life, I became paranoid..... Still am a bit suspicious of cars that follow me for too long etc etc, I live in a different area now and have changed my surname and many years have passed, I still won't let my kids put a picture of me on their social media but I doubt anyone would look for me on a bond website and even if they did they only have north Yorkshire to go by, it's a pretty big county. I'd be most fearful of someone taking my entire wardrobe and holding it for ransome!
Come now canoe2 I don't believe your ugly, after all one woman's quasimodo is another's George Clooney, DC gets labelled as ugly, I know many young ladies who would like to lick him all over.
Took the words right out of my mouth.
CR/QoS, TLD, DN, GE, TSWLM, LTK, TND, TWiNE, TMWTGG, TB
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/author/james-brosnan/
https://www.instagram.com/shawn.michael.bongiorno/
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/2016/09/23/4-ways-to-wear-the-james-bond-black-cardigan/
Nice post. I have the Herring Canterbury's. Decent enough boots. I'd say for dry ground only since they are Blake stitched.
One point of correction, the sunglasses shown with the Mathis villa outfit are not the Markos, which are from Skyfall, but are the FT108s. It is these replicas Magnoli has coming out next month.
Thank you! I've made the correction! I knew I was going to screw up something in this post ....
CR/QoS, TLD, DN, GE, TSWLM, LTK, TND, TWiNE, TMWTGG, TB
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/author/james-brosnan/
https://www.instagram.com/shawn.michael.bongiorno/
Great post! I am absolutely with you on the "same cardigan" theory. I've always believed it's meant to be the same one.
I have a slim fit black (non shawl collar) cardigan and au have worn it already with the last outfit you recommended
Twitter: @mybudgetbond1
Nay, no spying. Just inspired by your posts.
Thanks! Funny thing is it's so hot where I live that 99% of the time I can't wear a cardigan. I still use my 2008 Zara alternative and even though it's close to 8 years old, it still basically looks brand new. So I really have no use for 2 black cardigans.
James Brosnan: I really like your idea for the GF toweling jumpsuit look!
angelicbond: I added your pic to the Gallery. Honestly, it was your pic that inspired me to include that look in the post! Thanks! {[]
Thanks very much! You have helped so much with my outfits, glad to be of inspiration to you!
Here is another completed outfit: the Spectre Westminster Bridge outfit:
My version is a River Island jacket (black instead of dark navy, but in the film it looks black anyway!), mock turtleneck from Primark, trousers from Next and Topman chukkas.
Twitter: @mybudgetbond1
CR/QoS, TLD, DN, GE, TSWLM, LTK, TND, TWiNE, TMWTGG, TB
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/author/james-brosnan/
https://www.instagram.com/shawn.michael.bongiorno/
Twitter: @mybudgetbond1
This is a great entry in an already outstanding series. The first reason is that NONE of us needs three black cardigans that only differ in minor details (unless you are a hardcore collector building a collection never meant to be worn). The second is that the joy of being a Bond fan is learning from and utilizing the tips that first Fleming and then later the film Bond taught us about personal style. I'm not into cosplay. I like to dress well and will always choose clothes that flatter my age, coloring, and physique. But Bond has opened my eyes in how to look good without aping an ad in GQ.
Updates to the Solden Jacket post with lots of new options. Credit given to those who found a couple of them!
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/2016/01/10/tom-ford-solden-jacket/
And today is the last day to use the code ICONIC to get the deal on one of Magnoli's Bond ties.
Have a great weekend everyone!
http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/OF1936/Onfire-Mens-Suede-Bomber-Jacket-Tan [Matchless?]
http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/OF1954/Onfire-Mens-Jacket-Black [Haiti?]
http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/OF1935/Onfire-Mens-Suede-Bomber-Jacket-Navy [Westminster Bridge?]
I know these have imperfect details but so have some others.
"- That is something to be afraid of."
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=onfire+black+shawl+collar+cardigan+mens&client=ms-android-sonymobile&sa=X&biw=360&bih=512&tbs=vw:l,ss:9&tbm=shop&prmd=sinv&srpd=2518035286551902730&prds=epd:4266354586255505866,paur:ClkAsKraX4SQoQje7TyVErVvupT5W1krqxSdGVRTVWWvSBgGWUja8AS11E3bt2UgEVmlaatjtiJIDstLM-NMU5xO7XSqU_zy6mNXRpg5LopK0PrE57iA187-chIZAFPVH71zOG4aK9j3INBlX81FRlykqaFuHQ,cdl:1,cid:10315797643620125211&ved=0ahUKEwiT3-vB_KjPAhULCMAKHQDUD04QgTYIywEwAA
what do you think of those gloves as a Agnelle alternative?
http://www.zara.com/de/de/herren/accessoires/accessoires/lederhandschuhe-c284004p3645906.html
It seems that Lindy Hemming was channeling Sean Connery's knit tie with Pierce's Scotland\King funeral tie.
Now for the low low price of $2.79 plus free shipping (it didn't take more than 2 weeks to reach me, if I remember properly; you can expedite shipping for about a dollar) we can as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141922762627?var=441057537826 and remember to get TIE #9.
P.S. I ordered #14 hoping for a Morocco tie alternate, but I guess it is a bit too red.
Perhaps one can use it as an alternate to the TWINE Pipeline Tie?
armenianmovieman: nice work! I also have a post on grenadine ties coming up, so I'll make sure it gets added with credit to you.
I'm hoping to get a new post up tomorrow, but for now I've added an interesting new affordable option for the R.M. Williams plaited belt
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/2015/12/08/r-m-williams-plaited-leather-belt/
and updated the Dior Mr. White jacket post (credit for the finds given where due!)
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/2015/12/03/dior-homme-mr-white-jacket-spectre/
Working on something big for you all ..... :v
100% lambswool, and £35 delivered, I'm happy with this as a replacement for my 6/7 year old Prada one.