Over most of Europe the
temperatures do not indicate spring yet, but in my wardrobe, it has
already started.. I recently added a couple of new capsule pieces and
shoes, which bring a fresh breeze, and are also easy to mix and match
with my existing staples. I already tried a few new combinations, and
look forward to exploring further.. providing there will be some
sunshine to match! And since I am often asked where my capsule pieces
come from, I'm so pleased to have found online references and shopping
links for all of them.
Love at first sight ~ Crocodile print silk shirt by Gerard Darel Ref. US/ Ref. France /Ref. UK
with Birkin in Ebene and Clic H bracelet in marron glacé
The steal ~ cardigan for 39 EUR by Monoprix
The souvenir I brought back from the last trip to Paris ~ Oran sandals in bronze
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All what I like and some of them of corse!! Warml. Monica
ReplyDeleteMerci chère Monica!
DeleteThanks for the lovely post MaiTai. I'm sure there will be many happy readers with the details on the capsule pieces. You have great style, thanks for sharing with us. Those sandals are an excellent souvenir.
ReplyDeleteThank you, K! So many of my capsule pieces were bought a long time ago, or from places without online references/shopping. I was so happy to find the details for all the pieces this time!
DeleteThanks for this post! I just went online to order the Castañer espadrilles. The doctors tell me I should be able to walk by July,(starting the dreaded physical therapy regime next week) and they look so comfortable, yet chic.
ReplyDeleteIt was 82 degrees here in Philadelphia. 20 degrees above the norm. Tomorrow is predicted to be 85 degrees...so this post has me dreaming of summer!
Barbara A
Oh Barbara, what a long haul the healing process has been (and still is)! So nice to be twins with you on the espadrilles :-) Hope you've seen Manuela's comment below.. she thinks they are wonderfully comfortable too. And, they are very flattering! Wishing you all the best for the physio!
DeleteOh my goodness; there is not one thing featured here that I would not love to own. Gorgeous and elegant. I'm going to be dreaming of these beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you like the new additions, thank you Lisa!
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ReplyDeleteDear Maitai,
Gosh, you really know how to utilize wardrobe items! I do so like your oatmeal colour cardigan... Hope we may see this classic cardigan in other capsules. I have been avidly researching your winter weather sheets, but with my unseasonably hot weather can make do with your neautral style sheets. Thanks !
best wishes, Mandy.
P.S (Shock!) But where is your scarf ?! ;-)
Love the cardie too, and could not resist getting it in the rust color as well. The cut is perfect, and it will definitely be part of future capsule wardrobe posts (it also works beautifully with many of my scarves). Enjoy a cosy winter ahead!
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ReplyDeleteI like all the colours of these items particularly the sandals in bronze going with all. It's the colours Iusually also wear the most often (with blac and browm)
I thing that you reveiceg wrong my comments, I really have problems with I Pad Iphone.
So I am obliged to be at home to answer to your so nice blog that I love. Sorrygfor the inconvenients. I try to adjust that with special guys but nobody arrives!!!
Warmly
Oh Monica, so sorry about the troubles you are having with the new iPad, hope you'll get it all sorted out soon. Happy you like the new additions, and yes, they are just fabulous with black and brown (and white jeans, for whenever spring arrives)!
DeleteLiebe MaiTai! Wieder der perfekt Mix aus Highclass und durchaus Preiswertem. Gratulation dazu, die Kombinationen sehen so schön aus, dass man gleich nachshoppen möchte. Sie sind ein ganz großes Stilvorbild, weil Sie so wunderbar charmant zeigen, dass es nicht auf eine Unzahl von Stücken ankommt, sondern auf durchdachte Planung und geschicktes Kombinieren, um immer wieder "neu" auzusehen. Herzlichen Grüße - S.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Sanne, ein ganz herzliches Dankeschön für die lieben Komplimente, es freut mich sehr, dass Ihnen die Beiträge Freude machen! Ein übervoller Kleiderschrank erstickt bei mir jede Lust ein schönes Outfit zusammenzustellen. Es ist jedoch immer eine Freude, wenn Neuzugänge die älteren Teile in einem neuem Licht erstrahlen lassen! Mit herzlichen Grüssen, MT
DeleteTrés beaux achats ma chére !
ReplyDeleteJ aime tous vos sandales oran iront vraiment avec toutes les couleurs de votre garde robe .Peut etre que dimanche vous pourrez sortir vos nouvelles tenues car la météo annonce plus de 25 degrés dans notre provence .Ouf il etais temps.
Trés amicalement
MYRIAM
Ouais, enfin le printemps va arriver! On partira en Aquitaine pour le week-end... heureusement ils sont annoncé 27 degrés pour là-bas aussi! Je peut pas attendre pour sortir me nouvelles achats.. Un très bon week-end à vous, chère Myriam!
DeleteVery nice and "chic" neutrals. The crocodile print is really fun!
ReplyDeleteWishing your feet a comfortable time with your new souvenir...
xxCatherine
Isnt' the croc a great take on animal prints! Many thanks also for the good wishes <3 Now if only the feet would become a little bit 'bronzé' too!
DeleteLooking forward to the modelling pictures :-)
ReplyDeleteYum, I love these additions to your wardrobe! xx
ReplyDeleteI thought you might enjoy them! ;-) x
DeleteBeautiful post, my dear MaiTai, proving that style doesn't necessarily mean that you must spend a lot of money in buying clothes every time but rather be good at combining what you already have with new pieces.
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say that you have so much style that even with cheap and insignificant clothes you would still shine on:)
I love your oran sandals in bronze!!! Wishing you a great remaining week and blowing a gros bisou to you <3, Mxx
Thanks so much for the kind and sweet words, my dearest Manuela! Bringing old and new (or precious and less expensive) together gives me so much pleasure, and never results in a 'head to toe' look. Hugs and bisous right back, and a have a most wonderful weekend ahead! xx
DeleteP.S. Congrats on all the other new items! They are all lovely and I can confirm thar Castañer wedges are very comfortable:) warm hug, Manuela
ReplyDeleteOh how nice to know that we have the same shoes! They felt wonderfully comfortable in the shop, many thanks for confirming <3 (I have yet to wear mine, but the weekend will be warm and sunny... can't wait)!
DeleteDear MaiTai,
ReplyDeleteAll lovely new netural additions to your wardrobe,
look forward to seeing how you combine wearing them in your pics, love your orans.
Have a great rest of week,
Best Jane x
Many thanks, my dear Jane! Hope you'll enjoy the upcoming combinations, and wishing you a wonderful remaining week too x
DeleteDearest MaiTai, I love all of these colors. They are all beautiful pieces, but your croc print shirt, especially is drool worthy! What an incredibly great purchase. Love your new Oran sandals, too. Bronze is such a great neutral.
ReplyDeleteWarm orange hugs, dear.
CS
Oh thank you, my dear CS! So glad you like my new additions. The croc shirt is da bomb indeed! Have a happy weekend <3
DeleteDear MT today i try to resrve the bronze sandals in my 40 size but to my opinion it's already too late! With an Eres bathsuit and pareo for lunch at pool side hum so chic! For the clothes obliged to wear ballerines with a form for feet....difficult to have nice shoes but Chanel are large enough! Or even more simple ones. With H shoes leather too hard such a good quality! Spent a womderful week end to Aquitaine, all my best and warmest regard. monica
ReplyDeleteAwh, so sorry about your size being out of stock! Hope they'll get it back in. You could always ask your SA to do a search for you. Wishing you the best of luck! Have you tried Bloch ballet flats? They have a cushioned heel. Dreaming of summer and lunch by the pool side.... Bon week-end x
Deleteabsolutely love this look! such a fresh way to wear the raincoat & scarf and i think if it was chilly one could always wear boots too. I am only 5.4 and was wondering if you honestly think I could try a similar raincoat or if it would overwhelm me. thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHappy you like the look! If you are generally comfortable wearing a knee length coat, then a similar coat would probably work well with your frame. The best way to find out, is to try a few in a store. Good luck!
DeleteHow timely!
ReplyDeleteI am planning a trip to Paris in late June-early July (from Australia) and have been thinking of buy these very espadrilles for a sandal option. Whould you recommend them as comfortable and appropriate?
Any other suggestions would be welcomed!
Great post as alwaays,
Regards
Meg