H&M for Brick Lane Bikes: A Men's Cycling Collection

What an interesting collaboration - I like it! H&M has teamed up with East London fixed-gear cycling specialty shop Brink Lane Bikes to create a line of rider-friendly menswear inspired by the urban cycling scene.

Designed by H&M and tested by Brink Lane Bikes, this only means that this capsule collection is both very functional gear and stylish streetwear.

I'm only an occasional rider. I do like to take the bike out during the summer time and I 'm looking forward to sporting some of these cool, great looking items. To be honest I will probably wear them in my everyday outfits : )

Eventhough the collection may be designed with bike enthusiasts in mind, I think every guy can enjoy it. It comes in great colours, and I love all the details. The technical details become part of the look of each piece.

One of my favourite piece is the rider jacket. It's made from water repellent and breathable material, with ventilation holes under the sleeves and taped seams. It's cut longer at the back, with the back pocket and straps inside the jacket so it can be worn as a backpack. Nice!

Check out the Look Book video below and see the collection in action along with the technical details. Lastly, the collection is made entirely from more sustainable materials as part of H&M Conscious work. Look out for this special collection, hitting  around 180 stores from March 7th, 2013.

Attention Snackers: Enter to Win a Month Supply of Popchips!

Very exciting post! My very first giveaway on my blog!! A yummy one!

People who know me, know that I love to snack. One of my favourite snacks is chips and as for flavour choice – ketchup!

In this first giveaway, it’s everything I like in a snack! I’m very excited to collaborate with Popchips and the introduction of their newest flavour, ketchup. It launched February 14th and is exclusively sold in Canada.

Great logo : )

Popchips is not only delicious but also healthier. It’s never fried or baked – they’re popped! They’re great and healthy stuff! Click here to check out what Popchips is all about.

One reader will receive one month supply of popchips including a sneak peek and taste of the newest ketchup flavour.

Popchips newest flavour - KETCHUP!!!

There are 3 ways to enter to win this Popchips giveaway. Readers will receive one entry per methods. For example if you enter with all methods; Twitter, Facebook and left a comment, you will get a total of 3 entries.

1. Facebook: Simply click “like” on this post at David Chiu Stuff A bonus entry if you share it on your wall.

2. Twitter: Follow @stardchiu and @popchipsTO .Tweet the following:

"ATTN snackers! Enter to WIN a MONTH SUPPLY of @popchipsTO from @stardchiu http://davidchiustuff.blogspot.ca/2013/02/attention-snackers-enter-to-win-month.html#links RT if you're excited! #giveaway"

3. Leave me a comment below: Telling me what your favourite snack is.

One reader will be randomly chosen from all the entries. Giveaway is open to Canadian residents and ends March 2, 2013 at 11pm EST. Good luck and happy snacking!

The Oscar Statue

For all the movie buffs out there, I'm sure like me, is counting down to the Oscars. The 85th annual Academy Awards will be on Sunday February, 24!

To be honest, I don't really have any favourites this year. Out of the 9 Best Picture, I have still yet to see Amour, Argo, Lincoln or Beasts of the Southern Wild. Click here to see all of this year's nominations.  Let me know, who are your picks?

I do have my predictions - let's see how many I'll get right : )

Best Picture - Argo

Best Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln

Best Actress - Jessica Chastain for Zero Dark Thirty

Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained

Best Supporting Actress - Anne Hathaway for Les Miserables

Best Director - Steven Spielberg for Lincoln

Best Animated Film - Wrack-it-Ralph

No matter who wins, I hope it will be a good show - I am very looking forward to see Seth MacFarlane, who will be hosting the event. Will you be watching?

Check out this very cool poster that was made as a tribute to all the Oscar winners. It was illustrated by graphic designer Olly Moss. Look closely, it features the best films in the form of the Oscar statue for the past 84 years.

How many can you identify??

Keith Haring X Reebok Classic - Spring 3013

Haring's iconic "Barking Dog" graphics

Check out this collaboration - Reebok Classics with Keith Haring Foundation. I'm a fan of Keith Haring's stuff and now his most recognizable artworks appears on footwear! They're so cool and fun! I love the colours! I want them - but apparently only less than 300 pairs available for each edition in the US. I really hope they will be available in Canada. Please let me know if you hear anything. Which style to you like? I'm loving the mismatched yellow and blue!

"Radiant Baby"

"Everyman" graphic

My Outfit Postings

If you're on my Facebook, following me on twitter or instagram, I'm sure you've noticed my instagram outfit postings. I was kinda inspired by other bloggers and postings I follow. I figured why not start showcasing my style/outfits.

I love fashion and shopping. And I think I have a pretty good sense of style - you guys can let me know : ) I enjoy putting outfits together and like experimenting/being adventurous with clothing. My style is pretty clean looking. I tried to look for pieces that have unique details. I do like trends but don't go overboard. I like fitted pieces and not afraid of wearing colours; yellow pants, pink tops - bring them on. Lastly the outfit has to be comfortable!

I love and collect lots - shoes/sneakers, watches, bags/backpacks, t-shirts, etc. I like to get items in a wide range of styles/colours - let just say I like to have a variety. Yes - I may have an issue, lol. Plus I really need a bigger closet! FYI, I also included where I got the pieces I'm wearing. You might notice, I am a big fan of H&M.

I would like to thank you my great big sister for taking most of my outfit pics. It's not easy - I'm pretty picky. Thank you for her patience and being a great photographer!

To check out my outfit postings, there's a couple options: follow me on twitter (on the left), follow me on instagram. If you're on instagram, you can also do a search #dchiuoutfits. I am also thinking of doing more detail posting of my outfits here, so stay tune.

I hope you guys enjoy my outfits/postings, I have fun posing/modeling in them. Hopefully it will give you guys ideas ie. what colours works together, how to mix patterns, how to wear certain pieces, etc. and inspire you to have fun and experiment with your outfits. Looking for a stylist? Let me know! : )

Herschel Supply Co. X New Balance Sneakers

Very nice! Two brands I like working together to create something I love - sneakers!

Canadian baggage company Herschel Supply Co. ( which I still yet to own one, I know, can you believe it? But will get one very soon : ) is the latest brand to work with New Balance. Keeping with their bag designs, Herschel Supply Co. decided to work with the classic silhouettes - 710 and 420 models from New Balance. Comes in 3 colours; black, red and navy, and very detailed designed - will stand the test of time.

Please, I would like one in each colours : )

Expedia Latest Ad Campaign

Tag- Stop Wishing, Start Searching.

Now that the holidays are over with, comes the cold and grey months. All together now, "Boo for Winter". I'm not sure about you, but it's days like these that I want to plan a trip and go somewhere hot and sunny.

After seeing the latest campaign from Expedia created by Ogilvy agency, I might just go check out what they have to offer.

I just love their latest campaign, all done by using those 3 letter airport luggage tags that are usually overlooked in a wonderful way. Makes me think, does all of these tags really exist? Apparently they do.

They're so simple, smart, fun and beautifully art directed. Which one's your favourite? Time for me to book my vacation : )

Tag - Wave Goodbye to Bad Weather.

Tag - Two Things our Flight and Hotel deals won't cost you.

Tag - Find your Ideal City Break

Tag - Find Whatever Floats your Boat.

The Last Exorcism Part 2 Poster

Check out this very cool visual for The Last Exorcism Part 2 one-sheet. You see it? It's the number 2!

These type of movies is not really my cup of tea, however I do appreciate the design of the poster. I really like the image featured on the poster. What do you think of it? Scarey but so cool!!

Apple iPod Commercial

I really like the newest Apple commercial for their latest iPod - very fun! Eventhough I already own 2 of it's older generation; a shuffle and nano, I want one of these!! 

Great colours, new sizes, features and earphones - I want! : )

Celebrities Against Gun Violence

A celebrity-studded public service announcement was released yesterday by the Demand a Plan, which is calling for the end of gun violence.