|| HERMES, PARIS AND FRENCH FARMERS MARKETS!

Introducing MaiTai's Picture Book: 

For many years now I have been following a gorgeous French blog and felt it was about time for me to share! Filled with stunning photo's of Parisian streets, cafes, shops and French farmer's markets, as well as regular reports showing the Hermes windows on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the author also presents her own extensive collection of stunning Hermes scarves. She includes useful tutorial videos on how to tie them and accessorises stylishly co-ordinated outfits with her collection of Hermes handbags and jewellery as she travels the globe as well as at home in her beloved France.  MaiTai has created her own stunning range to compliment her cherished Hermes accessories that include scarf rings, handbag liners/organisers, scarf/jewellery storage as well as an exquisite jewellery collection all available from her online shop here.

Here is a little 'taster' of the enchanting world of Maitai's Picture Book:

Above images: ©MaiTai's Picture Book clockwise from top left: boulangerie in Nimes, Hermès 'Mytiques Phoenix' 90 carré, MaiTai in Hermes "La Presentation de cheveaux" carré, L'Eglise Saint Germain, a reversible scarf ring in taupe and orange from the Maitai collection available to buy online here shown on an Hermes Birkin 35 in gris-t

Above images: ©MaiTai's Picture Book clockwise from top left: Maitai's gorgeous Dachshund "Milo" in his cashmere sweater! Milo and his brother, fellow Dachshund Roley have their own instagram account here, MaiTai collection Long Gemstone Necklace to buy here, the super-stylish author of "MaiTai's Picture Book", Aix en Provence, MaiTai Collection Carré Pochette a pretty storage travel bag for scarves and jewellery available to buy here

Above images: ©MaiTai's Picture Book clockwise from top left: staircase detail, the gorgeous MaiTai wearing Hermes Courbettes et Cabrioles 90 Carré with the Grande scarf ring in honey from her collection to buy here with a blue/silver chain d'ancre enamel bracelet and ebene Kelly bag by Hermes, pretty French embroidered linen lavender sachets to fragrance your precious silk and cashmere available to buy from the MaiTai Collection here, the glorious buildings in Bordeaux, MaiTai's covetable Hermes 35 Birkin in ebene evergrain leather and palladium hardware.

To go through to the MaiTai Collection please click the image below:

above images: ©MaiTai's Picture Book

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to MaiTai's web site and shop. 
I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

|| PINTEREST FASHION FINDS | March 2016

FASHION AND BEAUTY:

Highlighting some of my favourite fashion and beauty finds on Pinterest for March

Above image: FIGTNY long charcoal asymmetrical knit dress | black leather biker jacket | oversized cashmere scarf

Above images: 1.Anine Bing marled grey fisherman's rib sweater by Ragdoll La | white ripped knee jeans Anine Bing | leather textured bucket bag Anine Bing | fine jewellery Anine Bing 2. Muji black spiralled cotton buds for make-up and cleansing 3.Caitlyn Minimalist Etsy personalised handwriting bracelet 4. & 5. FIGTNY Decujuba scarves and knitwear in soft shades of grey and white

Above image:FIGTNY Decujuba loose knit snood scarf in soft grey 

Above images: 1.Harper and Harley khaki leather biker jacket by Scanlan Theodore 2.Beth Macri hidden message necklace 3.full inverted A-line bob |  "Bentornata Christy" Photographed by Steven Meisel Italian Vogue, October 1989 4.Fashionology skinny black scarf | nude pink vest | layered necklaces 5.Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in blackest black (love this liner!)

Above image: graphic cat eyeliner || Angelina Jolie - Elle - Lorenzo Agius - 2003 | stylist: David Thomas

Above images: 1.Agnus B grey star T-shirt 2.DEATH BY ELOCUTION tumblr grey v-neck sweater | charcoal tailor pants | pale blonde leather bag 3.COS STORES pale beige leather belt 4.Beth Macri hidden message jewellery 5.Zara Ice leather bucket bag

Above images: ALLSAINTS new spring summer shoe and boot collection 2016  

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For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

|| PINTEREST FASHION FINDS | February 2016

FASHION AND BEAUTY:

Highlighting some of my favourite fashion and beauty finds on Pinterest for February

Above image:Women's Plait Balfern Biker Jacket (Light Grey) || ALLSAINTS 

Above images: 1.Mansur Gavriel leather bucket bags in minimal shades of white, grey and black 2. details of Women's Plait Balfern Biker Jacket (Light Grey) ALLSAINTS  3. black nike 'internationalist' sneakers for minimalist chic image by & Other Stories 4. oversized boyfriend sweater in grey, minimal white shirt, black ripped knee jeans and black pointed ankle boots by the wonderful fashion blogger Happily Grey 5. pale blonde polo neck sweater from Me and Em 6.grey fisherman's rib oversized sweater, black overcoat and bucket bag with masculine white pants - minimal chic from Haute at Heart instgram 

 Above images: 1. black leather biker pants Annie Bing 2.navy and grey suede New Balance 420 vintage trainers at Asos 3.matt black and gloss French manicure using "Liquorice" from Essie photo from blogger Fashion-shower 4. black oversized fisherman's rib sweater with skinny leather pants and pointed Chelsea boots by Style Minimal 5. black leather camera wrist strap from Harber London 6. denim on denim via Haute in Habitat   

Above image: black leather biker jacket by Diorina

To view more of my Pinterest Fashion Pins:

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

PLACES TO STAY | SANTORINI | GREECE

MYSTIQUE HOTEL | SANTORINI | GREECE:

A stylish, luxury boutique hotel consisting of 35 suites and villas. Built into the cliffs it boasts dazzling scenery and views over the clear blue Aegean sea. This dreamy, peaceful hideaway with it's curving whitewashed walls combines traditional Greek architecture with chic boutique contemporary styling. I have also combined my favourite images of the hotel with some 'must have' holiday wardrobe  ideas from Zara!  For more information and further heavenly photo's please visit Mystique Hotel Santorini 

Above image: Mystique Hotel Santorini canvas sail sun canopy and pale blonde wood loungers

Above image: Mystique Hotel Santorini palest 'Tiffany' box blue woodwork and soft sandy whitewashed walls, sun bleached 'driftwood' furniture

Above images: 1. Zara pale sky blue maxi dress 2. 3. & 4.Mystique Hotel Santorini including the cliff top infinity pool and styling elements  

Above images: Zara pale sky blue maxi dress 

Above image: Mystique Hotel Santorini a unique hotel carved from the cliff

Above images: Zara | soft holiday separates

Above images: 1. and 2. Zara perfect holiday essentials: linen palazzo pants and vest in soft sanded shades of blush and white 3. and 4.Mystique Hotel Santorini watch the sunset over a candlelit dinner

Above images: Zara | easy summer pieces

 Above image: Mystique Hotel Santorini cliff top lounging over the Aegean at my favourite time of day just before sunset when the light in the Greek Isles is at its most magical

 Above image: Mystique Hotel Santorini cliff top hotel with outside dining and the most spectacular views

Above images: 1. & 2.Zara perfect holiday essentials: softly draped palazzo pants and chic flat sandals 3., 4. & 5. Mystique Hotel Santorini chic boutique hotel

Mystique Hotel Santorini private sun terrace with sail awning

Above images: 1. & 3.Mystique Hotel Santorini the infinity pool and drinks on the terrace 2., 3. & 4. Zara perfect packing: soft shades and easy accessories 

Mystique Hotel Santorini cliff top hotel private balcony

Above image: Mystique Hotel Santorini chic boutique cliff top hotel

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

For more of my favourite finds please click on the boards below:

 

|| SHOP OF THE MONTH | BAMFORD

CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES AND BODYCARE: BAMFORD
Beautiful products created by artisans using the finest natural materials; clothing, accessories and bodycare 

STYLE: Contemporary rustic chic, pale chalky tones and natural elements; pleasure through pure, simple luxury

LOCATIONS: UK, Europe, USA, Japan, Korea full addresses here  

Above image: natural and artisan made clothing in soft neutral shades | body and spa pampering range by Bamford | moodboard by The Paper Mulberry 

Above image: the stunning rustic contemporary barn interior of Bamford shop flooded with light | white beams and industrial inspired lighting are set against the exposed pale stone walls and rustic wooden displays

Above image: pale oak beams, lime mortar and exposed stone | limed oak floorboards, vintage French linen chairs: the heavenly chalky interior of the Bamford shop || photo: Homes & Property Magazine 

Above image: the spring summer 2014 range by Bamford | moodboard by The Paper Mulberry 

Above image: winter taupes at the Bamford store 

Above image: by Aras Design of the Bamford shop at Draycott Avenue in London UK | pale stone tiled floor, clean white gallery space, vintage limed oak chairs and scrubbed table display

Above images: 1. & 2. by Aras Design of the Bamford shop at Draycott Avenue in London UK 3. & 4. natural and artisan made clothing and accessories in soft neutral shades by Bamford | moodboard by The Paper Mulberry 

Above image: Bamford beautiful shop window display

Above images: Bamford clockwise from top left: 1. Pebble Soap: Rose, orange blossom and pink pepper;  Perfumed candle: figleaf coriander and basil; Botanic Bath Salts

 Above image: Bamford divine cashmere Fisherman ribbed sweater

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

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