Sunday, January 3, 2010

Jumping boots ~ part one

DH was kind enough to snap a few street action pics, finally a chance to have my Jumping boots in the frame too. Wearing all black (again!), apart from the scarf, which is storm grey (thank you for the wonderful color description, s-a-m) with gold, black and cream accents.

Fur collar by MaiTai Collection

Outside the restaurant where we had lunch, we were greeted by a 'flower hostess', love the the simplicity and creativity of this beautiful display

featured scarf La Presentation de Chevaux, tied in an Ascot knot. Click here for a how to video.



38 comments:

  1. smokycakeJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Happy New Year, MaiTai. I am glad to be the first one to comment on this fabulous look. As a black outfit gives women beautiful, elegant, refined look, your creativity of combining fur, silk, and Kelly booties has created a magnificent look with a luxury finish. Your style is VERY inspiring!! Love it.

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  2. MaiTaiJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    A very happy New Year to you too, smokycake and thank you for your lovely commment. ITA with you on black, it always look polished, and it's such a perfect backdrop for the fun things to add on. And yes, the luxury finish is so much to do with accessoires, the coat is Benetton from 2 years ago, lol! x

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  3. andiamo!January 3, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Absolutely beautiful MaiTai-- Your outfit is such a wonderful combination of textures- scarf and collar along with your coat and leather boots---How I love those boots!! --My wardrobe consists of a lot of black and I find by adding scarves and collars I can vary my look so easily...it has been so much fun to come up with the different combinations

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  4. UnknownJanuary 3, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    You look so beautiful and elegant, as usual. The boots are just perfect on you. By the way, do you mind me asking how tall you are? I've always been curious as your outfits (be it a dress or a pair of jeans) look so balanced on you.

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  5. MaiTaiJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Dear andiamo, how I love those boots too! And yes, playing with scarves and collars is such fun, yay to accessories!!

    Thank you for your lovely comment, yana. I am 174cm or 5"7 and at the moment 4 lbs heavier than normal ;-)

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  6. dogbiskitJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    loooooove the boots! you looking gorgeous as always!

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  7. MaiTaiJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Darling DB, I love them too, they are simply sublime. When are you coming back? Sending you cheese and wine!!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    A vision in black and tres chic as always!! xx Missing France already ;)

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  9. the gardener's cottageJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Greetings from Southern California,


    I'm so excited to have found your lovely blog.

    This look is so fab. I have to wear black everyday at work and am always looking for ways to jazz it up.

    I will admit to knowing absolutely nothing about Hermes scarves but I am intrigued beyond measure.

    I cannot wait to finish reading your posts.

    Your brand new friend,

    ~janet

    p.s. Where in this beautiful world are you located?

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  10. Faux FuchsiaJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    These boots are divine and I love the fur collar. You look very chic.

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  11. André BarbosaJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Like Tina [Turner] said, you're simply the BEST! Greetings from Portugal :) Happy New Year

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  12. MaiTaiJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Welcome to my blog, Janet! So happy to hear you enjoy it. Hoping to help you discover the magic an H scarf beholds. Salut from on black lover to another!
    PS We live in the South of France :-)

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  13. MaiTaiJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Thank you FauxFuchsia! I totally agree with you on the boots, they are divine indeed. Happy you like my collar too! :-)

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  14. MaiTaiJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Too kind, André Barbosa, thank you! Humming Tina Turner as I type.. Wishing you a very happy New Year too!

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  15. MaiTaiJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Hop over quick, dear DD!! x

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Happy New Year to you MaiTai. I love this....so simple and classic, as usual. Is there ever a day that you don't look so put together and elegant? Beautiful, as always!

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  17. MaiTaiJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Aww thank you mishka and a very happy New Year to you too! Re the outfit, you've said it yourself, it is just simple! A pair of black jeans and a black sweater..it's the accessories that make the look and getting them together is quick and easy. So yes, I do treat myself to a 'H it up' every day :D

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  18. Lisa PippusJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    What a beautiful blog. It is a pleasure to read and to look at. As all the other have said, you look so lovely and elegant. You could do a book on scarves!

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  19. ButterflyJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Lovely, MaiTai, Wonderful Lady in a wonderful outfit. You look absolutely gorgeous! Do mind me asking what brand of sunglasses you are wearing in the picture?

    Many thanks and a happy new year to you, DH and DS!

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  20. MJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    omg, omg, MaiTai, my jaw dropped on the floor. You are just too GORGEOUS.

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  21. A Lovely InconsequenceJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    I adore the grey scarf with the black outfit. The picture that is a closer shot of you is the loveliest photo I've seen of you yet. Love the lipstick color too. Just a pretty shot. The scarf almost looks like a winter scene - hard to tell. Looks perfect though!

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  22. hermesJanuary 5, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    bonjour maitai,
    je vous souhaite une belle et heure année soyeuse, votre page est spendide vous portez à merveilles les carrés hermès.
    je les collectionne aussi et j aimerai discuter avec vous de cette passion commune.
    bonne journée
    chris

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  23. MaiTaiJanuary 5, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Thank you for the lovely compliments lisa, happy you enjoy it here. Oh, and a scarf book would be such a fun project!

    Butterfly, thank you! The glasses are by Fendi, I bought them last year. The inside reads FS 47 207 59 ‘box symbol’ 115, hope this helps!

    M you are too sweet, thank you <3

    emilyatheart, DH likes the close up best too :-) If you click the scarf pic, you’ll see a bigger version. Or click on ‘featured scarf, Presentation de Chevaux’ and more details will come up. The design is truly beautiful.

    Bonjour Chris, et merci pour votre gentils compliments. Ça fait vraiment un plaisier de rencontre des afficionados de Carré Hermès. Un très bonne année 2010 à vous aussi, j’espères avec des quelques boîtes oranges..

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  24. DaisyJanuary 5, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Wow!! You look amazing!! The boots look like they were made with you in mind, so elegant! Teamed with the scarf and collar you look totally winter chic! xx

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  25. MaiTaiJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Thank you,darling DB!! And have a wonderful day :-)

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  26. JA_UKJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    This is a great look MaiTai, absolutely gorgeous! I really like coming back to see your wonderful pictures.

    Hope you had a wonderful festive season, Happy New Year!!
    Jx

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  27. MaiTaiJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Wishing you a very happy New Year too, JA_UK! Thank you for the kind wishes and lovely comment, happy you enjoy it here. x

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  28. UnknownJanuary 5, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Mai Tai-your style is outstanding, the way you can H up an outfit truly inspires me! x (Julie, Australia, unfortunately the land of thongs and singlets)

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  29. MaiTaiJanuary 5, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Welcome to my blog Julia! So nice to hear that you like it. It's so cold here right now, I 'almost' wish I could wear a singlet! ;-)

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  30. Precious HappyJanuary 6, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Oh, LOVE your boots. You make me want to get a pair even though I'm on a strict budget this year. Thank you for letting me live vicariously through you! :)

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  31. MaiTaiJanuary 6, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you Precious Happy! Love your nick, it makes me smile just typing it.

    I've convinced myself to look at the price of the boots as cost per wear, calculated over a few decades that is! ;-)

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  32. Precious HappyJanuary 6, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Laugh. You're one smart gal!That's a great way to look at it Mai Tai. I would try it on my Hubby but he just got me a Pink Crocodile Collier de Chien bracelet and an Ombre Lizard Collier de Chien bracelet for Christmas. I'm afraid I might be pushing it if I ask for any more Hermes. Maybe I'll hold off until he forgets about the recent purchases then broach the subject. Wish me luck! ;)

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  33. MaiTaiJanuary 6, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Who's the smart girl then, tehehe! Well done on xmas, wishing you the best of luck to cloud your DH's short term memory! x

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  34. hermesJanuary 6, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    bonjour matai,
    merci pour votre reponse, j'espere en effet recevoir de nombreuses boites orange comme vous; est il possible d'échanger par mail, je vous laisse le mien chri00000@gmail.com.
    je vous souhaite une belle et agréable journée et vous felicite pour votre superbe blog

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  35. JuliaJanuary 8, 2010 at 1:10 AM

    love those street shots!

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  36. MaiTaiJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Merci Chris and thank you Julia!! :-)

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  37. Maisie ZJanuary 11, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    What a gorgeous start to the New Year! This scarf is one of my all time favorites, in this CW. I will continue my search and then perhaps one day we will be scarf twins!! What a constant breath of sunshine and elegance you are MT.
    So happy to see you in your boots -when factored over a lifetime of wear and pleasure they are very economical indeed!!!
    MaisieZ

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  38. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Dearest Tai!

    Wow, luv the way you mix masculine (boots) + feminine (shaped coat, scarf, scarf fur collar), to perfection.

    I see so many women wearing riding boots who sort of overdo the masculine part of it, and honestly, who end up looking like Robin Hood's son.

    You, however, are just pure perfection.

    Thank you for showing us how to pull-off the riding boots look for a woman.

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