Stripes and spots for the weekend

As the title suggests I have been wearing striped tees and spots quite often lately, evident in my previous outfit posts. Well, often is an understatement actually. More like on a daily basis. An abundance of Uniqlo stripes, that is. This time around I'm inclined to pair it with a loosely nautical-inspired hat from Uniqlo as well. I'm thinking whether I should post my looks at Uniqlooks because thus far the content of my wardrobe is gradually being replaced by more and more basics from the Japanese giant clothing label...

 

Uniqlo hat and top, Dockers pants, Miu Miu espadrilles, Ermenegildo Zegna reversible belt

All layered up

The layering madnesszzz is perpetuated as being at a higher point gives me bone-tingling chills that needs to be whole-heartedly combated. This time around, I wore the once-forgotten cardigan with ombré/degradé effect from New Yorker. Strolling around a beautiful pot plant nursery in this cardigan almost gave me a camouflage feel because of the rather bright colors, loosely resembling a morning glory...

And of course this time around I managed to dig out the jeans of my yester years - the only Levi's that I have, purchased in 2003 as a self-gift for commencing the first year as a student in Russia. Sentimental notions aside I like the jeans very much because of the baggy-cut denim (this is prior to my skinny jeans obsession), and I cannot stress much on how comfortable walking in them is. Also, the back pocket print effect at the sides of the front pockets is simply quite unique and I haven't seen such technique done in any other jeans, I believe.

 

The JPO experience - Burberry outlet

image credit: JPO website

It's definitely a bit too late for this entry as I believe most of Johor Bahru folk and even Malaysian Peninsular citizen, who are slaves for luxury labels for less (shamefully I am apparently in that category) have probably heard about the opening of Johor Premium Outlets, purportedly to be the first in South East Asian country (yes, with the Prime Minister visit and all that brouhaha).

For those who might still be wondering, the outlet roughly is like the ones they have in Europe (Bicester Village in England and La Vallee in Paris if I took a lazy analogy). Similarly in concept the place boasts an outdoor shopping experience of discounted off-season items, be it apparel, accessories, luggage or even home furnishings.

I for one had the opportunity to visit the place recently. Travelling by car the location is not very difficult to find - it perches just next to the PLUS highway heading to Kulaijaya. And coming after the Christmas/New Year period definitely had its perk - I did hear about the dreadfully long queue outside Burberry and Armani outlets during the holidays...

The list of shops go quite extensively here, covering both womenswear and menswear. For the gentlemen among the highlights are the tailoring heavyweights including Canali, Armani, Brooks Brothers and Versace (both stores opening soon),  Ermenigeldo Zegna and of course Burberry.

Quite naturally Burberry (the only outlet with two floors)  has this inexplicable aura of attraction with visitors lining up outside, all because of the tight security control at the door, in order to ensure a quality shopping experience I believe. Or otherwise the staff might be overwhelmed by the throng of customers who most likely will peruse instead of doing a 'real' purchase (judging from the customers demographics who will bring along babies and perhaps their niece and nephews as well?) Shoot me all you want but I don't think shopping outlets, or even malls is the place for children small enough they virtually need a stroller to move around in...