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SMYTHSON – HOW TO PACK IN STYLE

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As a fashion blogger & entrepreneur, business trip is now a big part of my life. Hence, long-haul flights are also getting more frequent. I love timeless fashion, as I believe that it is something that I would appreciate at any age in my life. Smythson has the very similar design concept in my opinion, a brand that combines opulence and minimal fashion aesthetic.

I have been travelling to 3 different countries in South East Asia this July, which also involved a 14 hours long-haul flight. The Burlington 48 Hour Travel bag in soft deerskin is perfect for the long-haul flight due to its spacious characteristic and the available compartments. I always pack all of my necessities based on entertainment and comfort. I do pack extra clothings for my long-haul flight because I would change few hours before landing. The Burlington Washbag is used to keep all of my toiletries such as electric toothbrush, toothpaste and travel size facial products.

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bag1fullaIt is also vital to pack the cables for my electronic devices such as mobile phones & headphones. These items would keep me occupied on the plane, especially I prefer to use my own headphones instead of the one provided by the airline due to comfort reason. One of my favourite feature of this Burlington travel bag is the 2 separated big compartments which allows me to allocate my belongings based on my own need. I use one compartment for the items that I need to access more regularly, whereas the other is used to keep the items that I may not need until near the end of my flight.

The exterior zip pocket is such a favourable feature of this bag for any laptop user. Now I don’t need to use my laptop sleeve anymore whenever I travel with this bag. It fits my 13-inch Macbook perfectly while keeping it safe and protected. The exterior slip pocket is also a smart addition to the bag which makes my reading material a lot more accessible.

The travel accessories below are used to keep my personal belongings organized. I love to keep my personal belongings organized so that I can access them efficiently whenever I need them. Nevertheless, I love the leather texture of these travel accessories as the textures have given them an opulent and modern yet timeless characteristic. For me, Smythson’s luxury goods are all about versatility, functionality and timeless designs – which is exactly what modern men require these days.

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Please visit Smythson for more British luxury leather goods and travel accessories. Special thanks to Galet for the loafers in this video.

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MY BALI RETREAT AT THE SANTAI BY LIFESTYLERETREATS

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The Santai is an exclusive retreat by Lifestyleretreat, nestled in a quiet neighbourhood close to picturesque rice fields and local village temples but also just a short 15-minute drive from the shops, restaurants and buzzing nightlife of Seminyak.

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villaoutdoor2I was super impressed when I arrived at The Santai due to the architecture of the entire place. It seemed like every piece of furniture or building material has been carefully selected in order to give the guests a peaceful and unique Balinese experience. We were greeted by the friendly staff upon arrival and we were served with some delicious light bites too, which I thought was a nice touch to welcome us to the villa.

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pool1instaI have been dying for this retreat since like forever due to my hectic lifestyle. I woke up every morning with my very own pool view plus the breakfast choice of my own! My favourite was the Japanese bento box! 🙂 Yes, the staff would bring in the food to you anytime you want, I felt so pampered!

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thesantai6aThis retreat trip at The Santai has given me a chance to calm my soul and relax my mind. I didn’t check my business/work emails for my entire stay and I finally got the time to appreciate my beautiful surroundings. I got to do some yoga in the morning by the pool surrounded by tropical greenery. And I enjoyed some in-villa massages too! Totally the life I dreamt for.

 


 

The pool at The Santai is massive. I enjoyed the pool so much with my holiday squad as you can see! After some pool times, I always go for a quick shower outdoor in my master bedroom after my swim or sunbathing.

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thesantai3The master bedroom also comes with gorgeous bathtub that is perfect for a nice salt bath for my own time. It was so quiet and peaceful in the villa and I nearly felt asleep one afternoon in the bathtub.

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ensuite2The ensuite in master bedroom has direct access to the pool in the villa. Every bedroom in the villa has its own ensuite but only the master bedroom has direct access to the pool. A very cool feature in my opinion as I would brush my teeth in the morning and go straight into the pool for a quick swim before my breakfast.

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thesantai7There are plenty of beautiful spots within the villa itself that you can explore and enjoy. This pool villa is perfect for family and friends where you can spend some precious time together and relax at the same time. Or you can also have the entire villa all by yourself! Why not hey!

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VIBRANT SWIMS AT THE SURIN PHUKET

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The Spring Summer Collection 2016 by SWIMS is functional, vibrant and fun. Their new Primaloft® line is designed for the guy that wants to look smart yet needs function. With its body temperature
regulating , wicking & quick dry aspects as well as naturally odor resistant features, this is a line that should be compulsory for your lunches at the beach club, feeling the warm breeze or chilling on a pineapple floatie, perhaps. 🙂

ss16gThe timeless swimshorts from Gavitella collection use peached hydrophobic polyester fabric, it also has a super-soft feel, definitely your most comfortable swim trunk for the summer!

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ss16fWith the anti-bacterial mesh liner and inner sole, the anti-slip grip and non-marking sole,breathable ventilation gills for air circulation and water drainage, their loafers are perfect for any summer holiday!

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ss16aThe Bag is constructed in one piece of a 100% waterpoof PU foam – backed Nylon fabric, with coated zippers and thus what we call splash proof. Luxury pull-up leather handles and lots of molded genuine Swims detailing, make it a “loaded minimalist” product. Perfect for just about anything you need 24 hours / 48 hours on the go away from home!

ss16hPlease visit Swims.com for more vibrant summer gear!

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Photos are taken at The Surin Phuket which is one of the most beautiful luxury resort you will find in Phuket.

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#ARTOFPRECISION WITH BRAUN

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Braun seamlessly combines design and fusion for products that are intuitive and satisfying to use. The new Braun Beard, Hair and Body Styling Range allows unparalleled styling possibilities for precision styling from head to toe.

As a fashionista and a gentleman myself, I pay a lot of attention to the design of all the products that I use. The design is equally as important as the function in my perspective. The new range from Braun has definitely achieved it with its versatile function and the masculine aesthetic.

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The Braun Body Groomer is the perfect tool for a groomed look from head to toe. It can be used to trim, shave and maintain all over your body, even down under as the body groomer sensitive comb, ensures
your delicate areas are under safe trimmers.

 

 

 

 • The 2-in-1 functionality means the product can trim and clean-shave body hair in one movement, for a grooming routine that is fast and hassle-free
• Works in the shower for added comfort and convenience
• A charging stand ensures the body groomer is always charged and ready

 

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The Braun Hair Clipper has ultrasharp secured blades for high performance, which are lifetime lasting for ultimate hair clipping.

• With two smart trimming attachments, and 17 precise length settings, it can be used to customise a huge variety of styles (an extra short setting can be used without the comb)
• The Memory SafetyLock system that remembers the last length setting used, even after the attachment is removed
• Because it can be used corded or cordlessly it never runs out of power
• Fully washable for easy cleaning

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The Braun Precision Trimmer has two trimming combs to provide flexible, precise trimming and create precise styles down to the very last millimetre.

The 5mm comb – an extra small trimming element that defines sharp lines – ensures a consistent, tidy trim time and time again, and the 8mm comb ensures that longer facial hair remains perfectly groomed.

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HOW TO STEAM WITH THE STEAMERY?

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Let me introduce you the Travel Steamer Cirrus by The Steamery! Portable, easy to use, and most importantly – it is effective!

I hate ironing my clothes ever since I remember. I hate the hassle of getting out the ironing board, get out the heavy iron from my cupboard, arrange my clothes on the ironing board to make sure it’s flat and ready, the entire process seems to be so long-winded. Finally I was introduced to this Tarvel Steamer Cirrus by The Steamery, I considered myself very lucky! This is one of the best product I’ve ever came across with. It actually does make me feel that this chore is much easier now.

The fact that it is portable and I can take it with me for a business trip/weekend getaway, it is just a perfect way to keep my clothes wrinkles free wherever I go! It starts up in 20-25 seconds. High temperature, pressurized steam delivered on the press of a button. 6 min of on demand steam per refill. And it also comes with a travel pouch that can be used as the ‘ironing board’! I just love it so much!

If you are worried about sensitive fabrics as light silk, fine fibre blends and wool, you can clip on the included fabric brush. That gives you a little extra space between the steamer and the fabric and its also good for removing hair, dust and minor stains.

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WHAT IS MYFLAVOUR?

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MyFlavour water carafe from Eva Solo boasts a removable skewer in the lid, which means that all kinds of aromas can easily, and also for decorative effect, be added to the water we serve – and it is just as easy to remove the fruit and greenery from the carafe again.

The skewer in the MyFlavour carafe is detachable, and the carafe can also be used without its lid; however, it is a good idea to keep the lid on when the carafe is stored in the fridge so that the water does not absorb unwanted flavours.

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Facts

  • Add a dash of flavour to your water using the skewer
  • Skewer can be removed and the carafe used without it
  • Fits most fridge doors
  • The lid ensures that the water does not absorb unwanted flavours in the fridge
  • Dishwasher-safe
  • Material: Borosilicate glass, Silicone, Stainless steel
  • Size: Volume: 1.0 L

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I love how this carafe works and it is perfect for me to make some natural flavoured water that I enjoy! And it looks so beautiful in my home too.

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THE NEST CORNER

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Less is more, it is real! You can create your own Nest corner with 3 simple pieces to make your home stylish and yet functional. The ingredients are a chair, a table, and a lamp! With the right choices of furniture, you can decorate your home with ease. Nest.co.uk offers great selection of contemporary products for your home and garden and it is now my favourite online retailer for interior design products.

My ingredients are as below:

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Massproductions Tio Easy Chair

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Menu Flip Around Table/Stool

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Gubi Grashoppa Floor Lamp

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Yes, simple, stylish, and they will look good anywhere at your home – even in front of an empty wall!

Or you can match them with your other interior design products to make your home more cozy!

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If you are not very certain on the colour choices for your home, I would suggest you to choose everything in monochrome, that will never go wrong and it’s the easiest way to make a stylish home. You can have everything in black, different shades of grey and white. If you want to make them more interesting, you can add a pop of colour with some decorative accessories. You can find a lot of options from Nest.co.uk too!

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Please visit Nest.co.uk for more inspiration and interior design products. You can also read their interview with me by clicking here.

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SPORTS LUXE WITH JACOB HOLSTON

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How do you style Sports Luxe with Jacob Holston? Press play below! 🙂

Music Remix by Hedegaard – Thrift Shop (Macklemore)

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peekaboopaixiPhone 6/6S case by Lecimes, Bracelet & Ring by Vitaly Design.

jh2If you love the clothing from Jacob Holston, check them out here! And check out their stores here!

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MULBERRY – MARTY

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Marty, oh Marty. This is definitely one of my favourite bag ever! I’ve been a fan of Mulberry for years now (since I got the Piccadilly travel bag). I always wanted a versatile backpack that is smart enough for both casual and formal occasion. Hence, I found this gorgeous Mulberry Small Marty. It has a clean and structured look that for me personally, great for dressed up as well as street style.

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mulberrymarty3This backpack is very lightweight with full-grain leather. It has a card pocket with press stud closure on the back of the backpack. It also has adjustable leather straps, plus a small internal slip pocket and a large internal slip pocket. More detailed pictures can be found here.

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HEAD TO TOE: Topman Grey Shirt, Topman Trousers, Axel Arigato Sneakers.

mulberrymarty2aI love the details of this backpack especially the rope cord fastening with metal ends. The leather is soft and gives it an understated appeal too.

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GALET: THE FRENCH LOAFER

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Galet is an unmistakably classic and playful French luxury brand that designs handmade loafers for men. Galet has woven these two philosophies together to create an original and iconic shoe. Galet loafers are made in an atelier outside Paris, France and our craftsmen use traditional and time-honoured techniques. The shoes feature flexible rubber soles and are available in a variety of materials, including canvas, leather, suede and pony hair.

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These brown cow loafers from GALET are the part of the cowboy collection. These calf hair loafers are chic and durable alternative to the traditional leather loafer. They may be wild but you can always tone down the look by matching them with a smart and minimal outfit.

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My key to this look is keeping the outfit with the same colour tone. Blue is my favourite colour and I always think that it matches well with tan/brown. Instead of overshadowing the brown cow loafers, I chose to keep my garments as clean as possible in order to allow my brown cows to shine!

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HEAD TO TOE: Topman Navy Jersey Duster Coat, Topman Chinos, Topman Navy Turtle Neck Jumper, Galet Loafers.

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Galet shoes are handmade in France with the highest quality materials and a Blake-stitched rubber sole, creating a structured loafer that offers supreme comfort and flexibility. Without a doubt, they are super comfy and you will know what I mean once you tried them! Thumbs up for making luxury shoes comfortable!

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These loafers are easy to clean and only require being wiped along the grain with a lukewarm cloth. For best results, treat Galet shoes with water repellent spray regularly. Always care for your shoes! Check out Galet website for more french loafers and use promo code “thevisionist” for 15% off!

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