Time to stop lurking
ExpatJB
HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
Just thought I would throw a few things out there as have been lurking a while and before I've known it I've bought a load of stuff and having a good time doing it.
It started when I bought myself an Omega Planet Ocean QoS limited edition, which I picked for the simple reason I really liked it, and I dont care that the Omega purists dont appreciate Bond specials. I made the expat move and I had promised myself a good watch.
This didnt really have anything to do with Bond, other than I thought might my 12 year old son would get a kick out of it being JB's, as I intend giving him the watch when he is 21. So anyway I bought some of the brochures and stuff for the watch, and right enough he is hooked in, and he cant wait for me to pop my clogs or turn 21, whichever comes first.
Anyway, by this time I'd stumbled on your site and jblifestyle and then I'm thinking you know those clothes really work, and I love the films.
Now I'm buying the CR and QoS ties from Magnoli, then a QoS shirt, that fits great. Then the TF glasses arrive, some 7oM Mercer jeans, Sunspel get a hammering for polos and T shirts. Church similar boots arrive from Kenneth Cole, Nike air 2 in black too. Levis 501 in sand. I'm in London for a couple of days this week, and have had fun visiting Turnbull and Asser, Floris, Church, John Lobb, Harrods, Selfridges and now Ive got Floris 89 eau de toillete, soap, shaving cream and a shaving kit, a Prada belt from Harrods, and more Sunspel t shirts from Selfridges. When I get back to the US the QoS shawl cardigan, QoS 2 piece suit in midnight blue, and 3 more shirts from Magnoli await me.
My name in ExpatJB and I have a problem.
I look pretty good though, even if I do say so myself.
)
It started when I bought myself an Omega Planet Ocean QoS limited edition, which I picked for the simple reason I really liked it, and I dont care that the Omega purists dont appreciate Bond specials. I made the expat move and I had promised myself a good watch.
This didnt really have anything to do with Bond, other than I thought might my 12 year old son would get a kick out of it being JB's, as I intend giving him the watch when he is 21. So anyway I bought some of the brochures and stuff for the watch, and right enough he is hooked in, and he cant wait for me to pop my clogs or turn 21, whichever comes first.
Anyway, by this time I'd stumbled on your site and jblifestyle and then I'm thinking you know those clothes really work, and I love the films.
Now I'm buying the CR and QoS ties from Magnoli, then a QoS shirt, that fits great. Then the TF glasses arrive, some 7oM Mercer jeans, Sunspel get a hammering for polos and T shirts. Church similar boots arrive from Kenneth Cole, Nike air 2 in black too. Levis 501 in sand. I'm in London for a couple of days this week, and have had fun visiting Turnbull and Asser, Floris, Church, John Lobb, Harrods, Selfridges and now Ive got Floris 89 eau de toillete, soap, shaving cream and a shaving kit, a Prada belt from Harrods, and more Sunspel t shirts from Selfridges. When I get back to the US the QoS shawl cardigan, QoS 2 piece suit in midnight blue, and 3 more shirts from Magnoli await me.
My name in ExpatJB and I have a problem.
I look pretty good though, even if I do say so myself.
) Dont wait for your ship to come in. Swim out and meet the bloody thing.
Comments
Yes the Prada belt is at Harrods.
Harrods currently only sell Sunspel underwear but are getting a bigger range in in a months time, because so many people ask them about polos etc. From here?
Selfridges have some Sunspel t shirts, the superfine in white and black, round and V neck, plus underwear, and a fine black and white stripe polo. The Ted Baker section of the store has a jacket very similar to the Casino Royale, 4 pocket leather one, as well all name of Brioni, Tom Ford and all that.
Wandering around Jermyn street and visiting the Bondian places is a joy.
Indy, was very helpful as everyonehas reported. TF sunglasses were cheapest ex Canada on ebay.
Oh and I forgot I'd gotten the St Dupont cufflinks from elegantpens.co.uk which will be back home too. Eek! Looking forward to rereading all the Fleming novels.
Case in point, distinguished member James Boldman BEFORE AJB:
And AFTER AJB:
So, on my London tour, have I missed anything? I only have today left, and that should include the thamesribexperience.com if I can nip out from work for an hour.