Thanks to dearest sammie, a fab and fun discussion on how to wear bright colored shoes ensued in the comment section of the previous post. Many fantastic suggestions were made on how to tie the look together by adding touches of green, whether by items of clothing, bracelets, scarves or necklaces. Thanks so much everyone for participating, and to sammie for the fun challenge!
There
are some beautiful green pieces in the shops right now, but as I don't
own any (yet), I borrowed some from Hermès and Gerard Darel for the style
sheets below.
Here's to sammie's fabulous new shoes, Salon fun, global friendship and the start of spring!
Stylesheet #1
Green sweater (similar as cardigan here)
Flamingo Party 90 carré, cw29 (blanc/vert/fuchsia) here
Collier du Chien silver bracelet here
Collier du Chien silver bracelet here
Stylesheet #2
Bracelet: Baby Pavane in Epsom bamboo here
Bolduc au Carré' 90 carré, CW13 here
'Andromede' green short sleeved knitted top by Gerard Darel here
'Aureolin' trousers by Gerard Darel, here
Stylesheet #3
'Como' lacquered bracelet in émeraude/malachite here
'Alea' dress/tunic by Gerard Darel here
'Colliers de Chiens' printed enamel bracelet here
'Amazone' trousers in marine by Gerard Darel here
'Anael' trousers in marine by Gerard Darel here
Stylesheet #4
'Le Songe de la Licorne' Cashmere GM, CW16 here
'Coup de Fouet' printed enamel bracelet here
Stylesheet #5
Dalva earings here
'Atlantique' linen t-shirt by Gerard Darel here
Maxi Twilly 'Carré en Carré' CW02 here
'Balcons du Guadalquivir' printed enamel bracelet here
'Amazone' trousers in marine by Gerard Darel here
Cashmere GM 'Rose de Compass' CW09 here
Stylesheet #6
'Arles' printed black t-shirt by Gerard Darel here
Bracelet: Baby Pavane in Epsom bamboo here
'Arty' silk printed top by Gerard Darel here
'Aureolin' trousers by Gerard Darel, here
Stylesheet #7
'Flamingo Party' Jersey Maxi Poitu, CW02 (orange/vert/rouge) here
'Como' lacquered bracelet in émeraude/malachite and capucine/orange here
'Angus' linen sweater by Gerard Darel here
Stylesheet #8
Merino Wrap (top left) in heather by Kettlewell Colours here
Lacquered scarf ring in Vert Sapin, MaiTai Collection here
Bracelet: Baby Pavane in Epsom bamboo here
Bracelet: Baby Pavane in Epsom bamboo here
Which is your favorite?
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Love this post with so many beautiful options, it was very hard to choose. I've said this before, I wish you could be my personal stylist!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see which option was the favorite!
Happy spring to you dearest Tai. Simone xx
Looking forward to the result too! If only I'd live next door, I'd be happy to come by for wardrobe play xx
DeleteWow! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteMerci!
Deletenautrally I love it all, and I really want that flamingo party scarf because it has flowers I can actually grow around here. I love green, so cheering during life's difficult times. Someone told me that it's always the last colour to sell because a lot of people are afraid to wear it.
ReplyDeleteLove the blog as always.x
The Flamingo Party has your name written all over it! We have Flamingos not far from where we live, so I am tempted too. Also tempted by green! xx
DeleteWell, my friend, you are back with a bang! You have wrapped it up so beautifully for Sammie and her green shoe challenge! We have all had fun popping in with our ideas,but leave it to you to bring it home! Congrats to Sammie for this fun challenge!
ReplyDeleteMy vote was on look #6 as I fell head over heels for all of those GD pieces! Dang... Actually hard to single out just one, as I liked # 1,# 8 and all in between ;-))
I do not own anything in green either! Now with your finishing touches to the green shoe challenge I may have to add a touch of this refreshing Spring color,too.
Oh, and I like what you have styled for our jailhouse frock! Orange is the new black as they say!
So much fun playing paper dolls here with you;-)
Hope you are refreshed and rejuvenated!
Happy Spring to you and all in Le Salon!
Mwahs,
T xx
Happy Spring to you, darling Trudye! I am very tempted by green too, it feels so fresh, and perfect to chase the last traces of winter away. Only we'd have to find different shoes, the Infinity sandals seems to have sold out in green. Hope GD will become available in the States one day soon. I feel slightly guilty for showing the pieces here, when only EU readers can buy them! Spring mwahs to you, and have a most wonderful and happy Sunday xx
DeleteTrudye, I'm somewhat consoled to read that you're not a "green person" either. I just can't pull it off, but I am turning a bit green with envy after studying all the lovely style sheets. The color just doesn't work for me, though. I think the last time I had something green was in the 3rd grade - a dark green velvet dress with a full skirt and a lace collar. I have fond memories of that dress, as it had a proper princess aura to it. And, of course, I was too young to realize that the color and I weren't really compatible. All I was concerned with was how well that skirt twirled!
DeleteI have to go back and study the "Vogue pages" before submitting my vote, but where in heck is our jailhouse frock? How did I miss that? But, since Fifi seems to have calmed down a bit, maybe we won't be carted off to the Big House any time soon.
Big hug,
Jerrine
Me thinks, Jerrine,that it must be that orange one...since orange is the new black!
DeleteJust guessing here as MT said she would be posting one! Either way, I am not keen for prison garb in any fashion! So my vote would be to bail or break our Fifi out if need be!
Oh, I bet you were a cutie in that little dress...love how those memories stick for life!
No, I cannot wear the bright green, but olive green is one of my best colors. Probably because my hazel eyes tend to have a lot of green in them!
Like you, I love that color of money in my wallet or of the original Am Ex!
This was such a fun challenge Sammie me up with! Who knew those green shoes would lead to such creative inspiration!
Big hugs,
T xx
Well, Trudye, regardless, I don't think we're going to need the orange jump suits right away as long as Fifi continues to behave herself and keeps the amplifier on her guitar turned down. If the pug isn't complaining; most likely the neighbors aren't either.
DeleteMost of my early girlhood memories revolve around full-skirted party dresses and the twirl factor. They had to have lots of petticoats, too! I wonder if little girls still wear those dresses, or is it terribly déclassé? Have little girls been liberated from their sexist petticoats? I truly hope not. Twirling and sashaying are just too much fun.
I wish I could wear olive green, as I think it's such a chic color. But .. . . I can't, so I will leave it to you with the hazel eyes.
And, yes, I agree. Sammie's green shoe challenge has been much fun, and I hope that we'll all convene to do it again soon.
Happy Tuesday,
Jerrine
Me popping by again, J! I can so relate to those childhood memories of the petticoats and swirling skirts! I can recall many a new Easter ️outfit with the full skirts, hats, shoes and little purses! I had the cutest little wicker purse shaped like an umbrella that I thought was so cool! Yes, even then it was all sbout the accessories;-))
DeleteHappy bloomin' Tuesday,
T
Hello, beauteous ones! Dearest Trudye, you are so sweet, always prepared to break me out of the Big House. I also am not big on green - I have a couple of things in that color but it's amazing how often I wear gray tones. Gray and black, maybe that's why #6 resonates. Dear Jerrine, your description of childhood dresses is wonderful and reminds me of the full-skirted outfits which my mother used to sew up for us girls. I actually owned a poodle skirt with an appliqued poodle, courtesy of Mom. And FYI, my tiny amplifier plugs into the bass guitar and then into headphones, so no one is disturbed by my atonal plunkings.
DeleteHappy Aloha Tuesday yourself,
Fifi
Giggling, Trudye, as I so remember those little wicker, umbrella shaped Easter purses. I SO wanted one, but I think my mother was afraid that I'd put my brother's eye out with the pointed end of it, and I might have, as he always raided my Easter basket and chomped the ears off the chocolate bunnies. Demon child!
DeleteYes, it was all about the accessories even way back then, and of course, they all had to match perfectly! I remember I was a veritable "vision in pink" one Easter Sunday. Ugh, it kind of makes me shudder to think of it now.
Wouldn't you have loved to have seen Fifi in her poodle skirt? Bet she looked adorable. And, I'm relieved to hear that the neighbors are spared those "plunkings." But, Fifi, you can plunk for me any time!
Happy half way through the week to you both and all the Swans,
Jerrine
Aww, Fifi, Trudye and Jerrine... how adorable the princess dresses, umbrella shaped wicker purses and poodle skirts must have been! Here's to happy childhood memories <3
DeleteSo fun, MaiTai, many thanks for these style sheets! I'm such a fan of grass green, so cheerful. :-) Navy blue, white, and bright green is so classic, and fresh. Voted for #2. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your vote, dear NiniNotes! Love the freshness of green too, it is such a wonderful reflection of spring :-)
DeleteDearest MaiTai, these are wonderful! Sammie, thank you for this style challenge I will wear #5 to the Big House. And who would have thought orange would look so good with bright green! I almost bought a saturated "royal orange" blouse this morning, then passed on it. I might go back and pick it up after all!
ReplyDeleteBTW, dear MT, your name for our rock group is absolutely brilliant - "the Jail House Swans." It's perfect, makes me smile every time I think of it.
Warm aloha,
Fifi
Dearest Fifi, absolutely loved your suggestion of silver and grey with green, what a fabulous idea. I could not find the right pieces for a style sheet, but one day I will! Glad we are getting our outfits together for the Big House. The Jail House Swans like to be prepared! Have a fabulous Sunday xx
DeleteIn order not to prejudice the result of the vote, please tell us which one you voted for, dear Mai Tai, when the poll closes! :-) Emily
ReplyDeleteI will, dear Emily :-)
DeleteDear Maitai,
ReplyDeleteYou are as usual an endless source of super chic inspiration.
I have been following your posts for years now and never get disappointed :)
Excuse me for the naive question but... What is Le Salon? Is it a 'members' only club'?
I will try and add some green pieces to my wardrobe thanks to your wonderful combinations!!
Thank you for the lovely comment, so happy to know you've been enjoying the blog for many years! Re your question...the comment section has evolved into a such a great place of friendship and exchange, that we named it 'LeSalon' (anyone can join). Happy to welcome you here, and hope to see you again! :-)
DeleteThanks to Sammie for the challenge and dearest MaiTai for your so fresh, "printanières" and chic stylesheets You remembered me I should add more green in my wardrobe. I was in London for the past two weeks and it was funny to see much more green accessories in the streets than in France, probably after reading your fun exchanges ladies, I paid more attention to esmerald, green forest, lime, turquoise, bleu canard. I’m planning to go back for the Chelsea Flower Show I’ll definitely bring MT’ style there, maybe with a kind of N°5.
ReplyDeleteWishing to you all a nice and cosy Sunday,
Catherine
Dearest Catherine, Hope you had a most wonderful time in London, and how fabulous to have the Chelsea Flower Show to look forward to! Stylesheet #5 would be a great travel companion, and you could always add a spritz of Chanel No5, just for fun. If you still look for green, GD has some truly fabulous pieces. Bon shopping, and have a wonderful spring ahead x
DeleteI've heard that the Chelsea Flower Show is not to be missed, Catherine. I'm envious, and I imagine that it's a breath of fresh air for Londoners after a bleak, grey winter.
DeleteI'm going to be in London in November for a few days, and I doubt there will be many flowers blooming then. But, there will be other enticements, I'm sure:-)!
Enjoy,
Jerrine
Dear Jerrine,
DeleteAre you sure you don’t prefer to fly to London in May instead of November ? We could have a tasty tea time together ! ! I confirm, the show is not to be missed if you are like me an english gardens’ lover. Silky hugs,
Catherine
Catherine, how I'd love to jump over in May and have a lovely tea with you and visit that flower show. I love English gardens even though I have a black thumb extraordinaire. I can cook anything but can't grow a thing. I've thrown in the trowel!
DeleteBut, I'm afraid I'm chained to my desk until November. Enjoy Chelsea for me, okay.
Pretty Blossoms,
Jerrine
Dear MaiTai,
ReplyDeleteWow! Seems like I need to go hunting for a few green pieces. What a shame that the sandals are sold out - I've just fallen in love with them...! Needless to say that all style sheets are exquisite and it's nearly impossible to say which one is the best...still, no. 5 is my personal favorite. Thanks for giving us inspiration for the warmer spring days:)
Katja
Hello dear Katja, same here re the sandals! They are just beyond gorgeous. I am glad that at least dear sammie has them, and that we got to play with them virtually! Thanks so much for voting, and have most happy spring ahead :)
DeleteThey are all beautiful, those shoes are dazzling but I feel odd about showing my toes, I have only one pair of summer sandals.
ReplyDeleteI am hot footing to H today to pick up that scarf in another colour way, it was lust at first sight.
Congratulations on your new beautiful scarf, wear it in health and happiness!
DeleteTrès chic and très fun! I am now on the hunt to add more spring colors into my wardrobe, inspired by your style sheets! And what fun to have so many contributors--what a fun, beautiful, colorful little world you have created here!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, dear Greta. And so true re the contributors! The comment part (aka LeSalon) has become a truly outstanding place, and it is always so lovely to see you here x
DeleteTrès chere Maitai
ReplyDeleteDe très belles combinaisons de couleurs j'aime beaucoup la combinaison 6 et aussi 3 autres mais bon il faut choisir bravo pour tous ces accords
Belle semaine Bises Myriam
Très chère Myriam, merci beaucoup pour participer et voter! J'étaits sûr que tu aimeras #6 ;-) Très belle semaine à toi aussi. Bises
DeleteAs usual I lost my comment!! Happy to find you back dear Mai Tai.
ReplyDeleteI like all of them but not really the nr.7 which is better for a brown hair lady. But of course an excellent combination of colours.
The green shoes of Sammie are gorgeous
It's very sensual to see the toes of a lady, with a nice nail polish on them
Amities
Aww. dear Monica... I am so sorry for the lost comment, it is just awful when it happens! Hope toe weather will be coming your way soon, and have a great week ahead! Amitiés
DeleteDearest Mai Tai,
ReplyDeleteI wrote a long comment earlier today but I guess it didn't go through.
I really like this post and, like Simone, I would love to have you as my personal stylist! ☺️I wish you would make a book with all these fabulous wardrobe pieces combinations...
Only you to find so many different outfits, my dear. I love them all, it was hard to choose a favourite but I ended up choosing nr. 8.
I wish you and all the ladies of Le Salon a lovely week ahead. Sunshine hugs, Manuela xx
Another lost comment! I am so sorry, my dearest Manuela. I got into the habit of copying my comments before hitting publish, so in case they don't get through, I can paste and retry. It needs remembering, but it's worth it! Thank you for persisting and casting your vote. I can imagine #8 being lovely on you! Have a fabulous week ahead too xx
DeleteI totally do that too, dear Manuela! Like our dear MT, I copy my comments because so often I have to paste and retry. Saves a lot of frustration!
DeleteAloha and a great week to you both,
Fifi
Manuela, I bet you look devastating in green, and I mean that in the best possible sense of the word. You definitely have the perfect coloring for nature's favorite color.
DeleteBest,
Jerrine
Dearest Mai Tai and dear Fifi,
DeleteThank you for your advice. I'll follow it from now on.:-) A lovely week to you too. <3 Manuela xx
So sweet of you to say, dear Jerrine!
DeleteI have some green scarves and green wardrobe pieces but until now I've only tried light green or kaki. I'm sure kaki would look great on you! Warm hug, Manuela xx
dearest Manuela,
DeleteI think the LeSalon Swans have given good comments on how to remedy lost posts. I have found if I take more than ???(I forgot to time it) a certain amount of time, it might be that my browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc) will somehow refresh, and it cause the comment to be erased.
also, I love your choice #8. It is my sentimental favorite bcuz it has a MaiTaiCollection piece, and it's so sophisticated...you know, like MaiTai, "with a whisper" aesthetic.
I hope the comments issue will be solved soon; I love to read your insights here!
xoxo
sammie
Dear Sammie,
DeleteWhat you wrote about the amount of time makes sense to me. Thank you.
I love to read your comments too. You wrote so beautifully about the different outfits!
xoxo Manuela
dear Manuela,
DeleteI hope the lost comments issue can be solved.
and, well, to be honest, I would LOVE to know more about your pink, yellow and orange shooooooooooos, and how you use them to spruce up an outfit as well as how you coordinate with other accessories/apparel.
I think our Leader dearest clever MaiTai has made green forever an in-demand color, never to be the last items on the shelves....
now, onto pink, yellow and orange shoes!
have a most bright and wonderful week,
xoxo
sammie
Dear Sammie
DeleteI usually wear my orange and yellow shoes (mocassins) with a white shirt and jeans and a scarf and/or a bracelet in the same orange. Re the pink sandals, I use them with a dress that has pink in it, or with a white shirt/ top or t-shirt, jeans, a scarf with pink or a small pink handbag.
Hope you got inspired! :-)
xoxo Manuela
Dear Manuela,
DeleteOhhhhh, the orange and yellow shooooooooooos sound so interesting, and your styling ideas too! I do love the combo of orange/blue (denim, esp.) + white shirt or tee. And mocassins can be worn all year around, unlike sandals. Oh, and pink shoes! Sandals too!
You got me thinking....(more later...)
Have a wonderful day/evening,
xoxo
sammie
Oh Mai, MaiTai!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for another work of art and feast for the i's and such a fun game too!!! I am so honored to even be mentioned in this green escapade, and overwhelmed that you would take your valuable time to put together such fabulous looks from your most beautiful inspirations from nature.
OMG....this is going to be a "my time" indulgence first, w/ your amazing inspiring photos of life and nature.
Then, I'm going to admire/soak-in all the color stories you've taught us via the genius Style Sheets. I never fathomed combining burgundy, orange or even navy with greeeeeeeen, but you've shown us how!!!! Thank you MaiTai!!!
MaiTai, you are a rare talent.
Thank you for sharing your world w/ us. Always a treat for the i's and soul.
mwah 3>
sammie
p.s. I hope it's OK if I comment again after I get more time to savor your artwork and styling. And being able to vote just adds the cherry on top of this delicious treat! Thank you MaiTai!!!!
Hey Ya'll,
DeleteI am a bit late to the party having discovered MaiTai's sensational blog a month ago and what amazingly creative new world of color and style! What a feast it is to see MT's juxtaposition of nature and wardrobe. I can only compare it to my first college art history survey course opening a new world and perspective to me.
This style challenge knocked it out of the park! Loved the voting too!
I'm hooked. Here's to H-ing it up.
xoxo,
Way down yonder in New Orleans
A very warm welcome to you! Thanks so much for the lovely comment, I am so glad you found us :) The style challenges are amongst my favorite posts.. they mostly involve items I don't own, and therefore force me to think outside the box. So here's to the ladies who come up with them, and of course to H-ing it up! x
DeleteWelcome, NOLA. Southern greetings from Atlanta.
DeleteBest,
Jerrine
Hello, N'Orleans, and welcome! This is a fun place and a lovely oasis when the world gets a bit dreary. Hope to see you around the blog!
DeleteWarm aloha,
Fifi
Howdy neighbor ! Look forward to seeing you 'round here!
DeleteBest from H-town,
Trudye
Howdy NOLA (borrowing from Jerr's penname for you),
DeleteYou found the BEST spot on the planet for fashion, art, recipes, travel, and just all around inspiration. I tell ya, MaiTai's photos belong in a museum. She just so generous to share w/ us.
Will look forward to your comments!
cheers,
sammie
Mornin' sammie. Just in case you wondered, NOLA simply stands for New Orleans, Louisiana - a most unique and fascinating city and one tough lady!
DeleteHappy Friday,
Jerrine
Hello,
ReplyDeleteLike a few others above, I've been a huge fan and follower now for several years but have never commented. This challenge and the resulting style sheets are wonderful! I confess that the leopard challenge was my favorite, but this was great too! Thank you lovely MaiTai for providing us such amazing inspiration! Kindest regards,
Kendal
Hello Kendal, how very lovely to meet you! Many thanks for the kind comment, I'm so happy you've enjoyed the blog for such a long time. Loved the leopard challenge too, and will always be grateful to FF for the fun leopard pieces I have since in my wardobe. Hope to see you soon again here!
DeleteHi Kendal, welcome to the comments section! I see by your gorgeous coloring that leopard would look terrific on you!
DeleteWarm aloha,
Fifi
Welcome, Kendal. Like Fifi said, we're happy to see you in the comments section. Not to frighten you off, but we love fresh meat!
DeleteGreetings from another leopard lover (but definitely not one of Faux Fuchsia's lofty stature),
Jerrine
Hi Kendal, so glad you found this little oasis! will look forward to your comments!
Deletesammie
Dearest MaiTai,
ReplyDeleteYour inspirations from nature and life photos are as artistic and creative as your ensembles. I couldn't just vote by number; had to name each vignette its own special name, in honor of the artist who selected them--that is your very own "trait de génie!"
Beauty surrounds us all; we just have to know where to look. For me, it's the MaiTai Picturebook + MaiTaiCollection.
Here goes!!!
#1: Oleander.
ReplyDeleteEmerald & Magenta.
Floral gem.
What I love about this vignette is the lush green + just a hint/just enough of tropical fuschia. It's the MaiTai touch of everything just right.
#2: Dendrobium.
ReplyDeleteEmerald & Indigo.
Crisp and cool.
What I love about this vignette is the crisp cool emerald on white, grounded by indigo (and love the Prussian Blue Bolide!!!). Also, your selection of Bolduc au Carre is brilliant, as the strong horizontal/vertical lines mimic the strong horizontal bands of the sandals. Brilliant versatile ensemble.
#3: Vosges.
ReplyDeleteMalachite & Marine.
Boho chic in the Marais.
Of all the "looks" you've shared w/ us, this, IMO, brings forth a certain Boho chic of those fabulous shoes, to a T. I love the flow-y tunic w/ its swirls on white, and those bracelets...geez, how 'bout wear 'em all for more Boho chic? MaiTai, so uber kool and on-trend. U r a genius...I hope you don't mind me repeating it, but you are a genius!!!
#4: Trumpets.
ReplyDeleteSpiced Chocolate au Lait.
Understated warm with cool.
What I love about this vignette is the feeling of Moroccan spice and warm chai tea. The warm palette is a great counterpoint to the vibrant green; sort of tones it down, but in such a stylish warm way. And, the Coup de Fouet enamel bracelet is perfect beyond perfect!
#5: Satory.
ReplyDeleteMarine & Ochre.
A Florentine nod to the nautical.
This palette reminds me of Florence, Italy. Maybe someone could help me out...you know, when that student has a question that they don't quite know yet...and they need some help from the instructor on what their Q really is!!!
SoS--Jerrine!!!
I think it's the nod to the antiqued gold w/ malachine blue/green? Or, maybe it's the elegant bracelet, Balcons du Guadalquivir, ironworks of Spanish origin? And, I would not ever have thought of putting the Kraft Oatie w/ this outfit, but MaiTai, of course, your i sees much more than most. Truly subtle, elegant ensemble. Rue Satory photo is so charming.
Oooops, I meant to type "deep blue" and not "black." Dummy! Pardon moi.
DeleteJerrine (who apparently is losing her vision)
Jerrrrrrr...I just dunno why that whole vignette "Satory" (#5) reminds me of Florence...I know you'll help me figure why and what I'm trying to say!!! xoxo sammie
DeleteDarn it, sammie, I posted my reply to you in the wrong place, so I hope you found it eventually. I should not try to do anything on a Monday, especially when the thread is galloping along at such a pace. I kept losing my place! I'm sorry, and you must have thought, huh?
DeleteNumber 5 does have an Italian feel to it, I agree. But, I'm not reading Florence as much as I am, perhaps, the Amalfi Coast or even Venice with the blue and green water tones of the scarf and the rose compass design, as well. The horn earrings remind me of details from the Doge's Palace in Venice.
Perhaps, it's the ochre tones in the shawl or the earthy shade of the Pico/Oatie that are conjuring up the fading facades of all those noble Florentine palazzo's showcased by a brilliant blue of an Italian afternoon sky?
I think color and design are all very subjective anyway and will always trigger different memory pictures for each of us. Regardless, I think you're right on that it has an Italian vibe to it, and I love it.
Ciao bella,
Jerrine
LOL, sammie. I bet you haven't gotten much work done so far this week, have you? No matter. Just let all the fabulous possibilities spin around in your mind, and I'm sure that you'll pull out the perfect piece(s) from that sartorial whirlwind to make those fabulous green shoes sing. And, I know that you'll definitely avoid that rrrrrrribbit look!
DeleteWith MT's expert guidance and all the LeSalon swans rooting from the sidelines, we know that you'll come up with a gorgeous ensemble.
To green and beyond,
Jerrine
Oh Jerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,
DeleteThank you for finding my words for me on the #5 Satory color story! I knew you'd know what I couldn't quite put into words.
I think it's the ochre/antiqued gold and that aqua green of Amalfi coast. Gaaaaa...
Oh Jerr, you are so perceptive and clever--I have not gotten a stitch of job-related work done, and ya know what? I'm enjoying every moment of it! I think I've narrowed my outfit to 3 things:
spatula
flood pants
kiddie lucky charm
wooweee, have the best of best of weeks, and safe travels dear Jerr!
xoxo
sammie
Happy to help, sammie. I hope your wardrobe additions are becoming clearer at this point now that the green dust is settling a bit.
DeleteBest,
Jerrine
Sammie, please clarify your choices, lol! And, what in heck are flood pants? A spatula? Hmmm . . . do we need to come over and take those gorgeous green sandals away from you?
DeleteOh Jerrrrrr!
Deleteit's a surprise! well, to me too! they are 3 of my favorite things...I just gotta figure out how they all fit together (that's why it's a surprise to me too).
I do love each and every crazy piece though!
Jerrrrr, you mentioned tax returns...UGH...I am gathering docs for that dreaded task...swimming in reams of paper right now...
i'll be back when i find some airrrrrr!
xoxo
sammie
Oooooooh, I love surprises. Get out from all of that paper and hurry back soon, sammie.
DeleteI can't wait to see that spatula!
Hugs,
Jerrine
#6: Flore.
ReplyDeleteEmerald on Black & White.
Crisp white linens and fresh foliage.
Looking at this snapshot in time, servers in their crisp white linen, the morning air and breakfast on a fine spring day. It just feels so fresh, yet elegant, and soooooo Parisienne. There really is something to be said about simplicity, of B/W w/ a touch of color. MaiTai, if I had to select a vignette that is "you" to a T, it would be this one. So simple, elegant, refreshing, and everything just right. I love this ensemble + photo of your morning stroll in Paris.
#7: Valencia.
ReplyDeleteMango & Malachite.
Juicy fruits delight. Yummy.
This vignette is like sorbet w/out the calories! Your selection of Flamingo Party triangle scarf is just the right touch of brilliant color, w/out the formality/shine of H silk twill.
I could see this outfit en route to visiting Fifi in HI!!!
Of all the palettes, this one truly is the most delicious and appetizing. Every restaurant should use your style sheet to decorate their interior. They'd attract more guests and sell much more food/drink! D-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!!!
#8: Irides.
ReplyDeleteIris & Emerald.
An Andrew Wyeth landscape.
This vignette reminds me of the subtlety of a Wyeth landscape that goes on forever. Lavender, violet, greenery and woods. Every piece coordinates so seamlessly, yet, there is that little exclamation point of shoes + MaiTaiCollection Vert Sapin scarf ring. This is a most subtle and sophisticated ensemble, and my sentimental favorite because it contains a creation from the MaiTaiCollection. Bravo!
dearest MaiTai,
ReplyDeleteThank you again for showing us what is possible!!! You are truly a genius!
I'll cast my vote soon, but it's really a difficult one, bcuz there is something unique and interesting about each and every style sheet you've shared w/ us.
May all the looks win!
xoxo
sammie
Darling Sammie,
DeleteYou really knocked it out of the park with this challenge! It was fun to be able to make a contribution here in Le Salon and read everyone's ideas. Then 'bam' our uber talented leader pulls it all together with her beautiful,elegant syle sheets!
Love your thoughtful prose and descriptions above...so very evocotive! This weekend I realized when reaching for a shawl to wear, that there is a touch o' green in many! So, while we all saved you dinero, it looks as if many of us will be looking to spend some green on some green! I know I will look to add a touch!
Yes, may all of the looks win...they already have in my book!
In total agreement with MT...thank you for sharing your imagination with us here<3
Happy Monday,
T xx
Dear Sammie - just love your descriptions of my faves, #5 and #6, especially #6 which makes me want to jet off to Paris right NOW. You are such a good writer.
DeleteMuch aloha,
Fifi
Oh, Fifi, #6 caught my vote,too! Yes, let's catch the first plane out to Paris and hightail it to GD so we can pick up some of these pieces!
DeleteAll of this off course after we have bailed you out of the Big House!
Still waiting to hear what Willie would have to say about what you like to play on the bass;-) "It's all about that bass"...
Spring hug to you,
Trudye
Huh; what? I heard that I was being paged. Sammie, you don't need my help. You're doing splendiferously on your own. (See, I had to make up a new word for the occasion.)
DeleteI've always said that you're a poet and don't know it. You have a lovely way with words. I shall bow out and make my exit, but not before casting my vote for No. 5. I love the sleek black pants and top as a base to play off all those wonderful, colorful accessory options. Or, maybe it's your reference to Florence, my second most favorite city in the world, that tipped the scales. Anyway, No 5 it is.
Can't wait to see your assembled look,
Jerrine
PS - "Oatie" just cracks me up every time I see it. And, it's so appropriate.
Dear Sammie
DeleteI love your descriptions of the diferent outfits! They are really good! Thanks for this great challenge. Spring hug, Manuela
Trudye, Fifi, Jerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, Manuela, LeSalon Swans & MaiTai R Leader!
DeleteThis whole thing would not have been possible w/out your excellent styling suggestions for the kookiest green shoes in the history of shoe kind!!! All I did was ask, but y'all made this happen!!!
This was a team effort, all the way!
We-are-fam-i-lee, i-got-all-my-swans-with-me....(swing it and sing it sistas!)
here's to more more MaiTai + LeSalon Swans style challenges, MaiTaiCollection treasures, and let's-vote-on-it games!
xoxo
sammie
Thank you for your help!
Thank you also for helping me to SAVE at least 8000.00 w/ the "no handbag" votes,
which is approximately equal to: 17 twill 90cm, or 8 GM's? Talk about a great way to shop--w/ the LeSalon Swans!!!
Great minds...after debating for quite a long long wonderful enjoyable indulgent while, I ended up voting for one of the (apparently) less popular style sheets, the splendiferously fabulous #6, "Satory" too!!! For me, it's the simplest ensemble--just add 1 piece, and voila!
Yes, Trudye, let's wing off to Paris tout de suite! Wouldn't that be marvelous fun. My sis and I are planning a trip to the Montpellier area next winter/spring and are beginning French lessons. I'm so excited! As for "all about that bass" I sing along but it's a lie; I am not abundantly blessed in that area, alas. Willie sends pug love and says "she just works her way at random through her iTunes list but finds the bluesy-rock stuff very satisfying."
DeleteWarm springtime aloha,
Fifi
Dearest Fifi, Your trip with your sis sounds like such fun! Love that you are taking French lessons together! Being the youngest of three girls myself,there is nothing like that sisterhood! I lost my oldest sister several years ago and truly wish we had all been able to take a trip to Paris together!
DeletePlease tell Willie thanks for the intel! I don't care if you are Buddy Guy or Fifi on the bass...just love it that you try!
Happy hump day,
T
Dearest Trudye, definitely not Buddy Guy...
DeleteHow lucky for you being the youngest! I'm the oldest of 3 sisters and we lost the youngest one a long time ago. I am sorry about your sister, you must miss her. You are so right - sisterhood in all its forms is the most wonderful thing.
Have a great Aloha Thursday,
Fifi
Dearest Fifi,
DeleteThank you for your your kind sentiment! I am sorry for the loss of your youngest sis.
I used to love watching my sisters,that were very close in age, getting ready to go out on a date...poodle skirts,ponytails,lipstick and all!
ITA,sisterhood in all forms, is a most wonderful thing<3
Big hug, T
Tru, Fi, Jerr, Swans of LeSalon:
Delete"sisterhood in all forms, is a most wonderful thing<3"
no truer words ever written!
sing it, swing it sistas!
xoxo
sammie
Sing it I am sammie and.....I cannot get the image of the final scene in The Bird Cage with Robin Williams and Gene Hackman singing "we are fa-miiii-lee"! Love that film!
DeleteSingin' and swingin sista,
T
Loved that final scene, Trudye, and in honor of the sistahood, sammie, I just got up and did a little dance around my desk. Thank God, I'm the only one in the office.
DeletePerhaps, I will desk dance more often.
A wonderful weekend to all (we're back in winter mode here, though - from 78 to 38 in a matter of hours. Ahhhhh, springtime. Such a fickle bi^*h.)
Jerrine
Trudye and Fifi, I am so sorry for your loss <3
DeleteJerrine.. desk-dancing! How cool is that, you rock x
Sammie, you found our theme song.. it couldn't be more perfect, yay!
Well, MT, it's not exactly table dancing but close.
DeleteJust to set the record straight, dear Swans, I have never danced on a table. I did, however, dance on a bar once (during generally unmentionable and crazy college years). It will not be repeated. At this point, I'd probably fall off the darn bar and dislocate something.
I do like sammie's selection for our anthem, though. Next we'll have to come up with the official Salon cocktail. With enough cocktails, the singing gets louder and the dancing more spirited . . . just the way we like it!
Best to you,
Jerrine
Dearest darling sammie, WOW!!! I am completely bowled over by your fabulous writing, amazing observation skills, and beautiful descriptions. I simply love the associatians you came up with, and your evocative prose made me day dream all morning. Thank you not only for the wonderful challenge, but also for sharing your beautiful world and imagination with us. Hope you had a lovely weekend, and have a great week ahead. Greenest spring hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteoh my, MaiTai, but your work was the inspiration, waiting to find my words! You put this whole wonderful post together, and made it such a fun game for all of us to share, so, BRAVO times 10!!! mwah, xoxo, (w/ many thanks for your kind thoughts: )
Deletesammie
So very thrilled and happy you enjoyed it, dearest sammie! Thanks a million again for the fab challenge, it was so much fun to do something different <3
DeleteThank You dear MaiTai for another truly beautiful post! I just keep going over the photos and the (as always!) so so chic style ideas.
ReplyDeleteI did pick #1-so classic and elegant, but #3 has such easy glamour, and I agree with NiniNotes about navy/green/white. I know I will be coming back to these many times for inspiration.
Thank you for happy thoughts of Spring and I too am now on the hunt for a perfect green piece. Cathy Wong
Thank you for voting, dear Cathy, and good luck on the hunt for the perfect green piece!
DeleteLove all these arrangements MaiTai and according to present voting results my ballot for #4 is dead last and also very much liked #7 currently helping #4 bring up the rear...GSL's work to enlighten the masses is apparently far from over.
ReplyDeleteLove #4 too.. grateful you gave it a little push!
DeleteWell, sammie, dearest, you won the prize and a big one at that - a private style session with the styln' queen herself. Lucky little greenie ducky.
ReplyDeleteAnd, didn't she do a marvelous job, especially with no greens in her wardrobe or scarf drawers to reference? I have to admit that I am sans green, too. It's not that I don't love the color in nature or admire it on someone else, it's just that something is definitely lost in translation when I try to wear it. I end up feeling like Kermit.
I certainly like the color showing up in my wallet, though!
Congratulations on winning the style lottery, sammie. You'll have to send in your ensemble to MT , so she can include in the next collage. You started it, sweets, now you gotta finish it!
Big hugs to all and a good week, too,
Jerrine
Jerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
DeleteLOL (feeling like Kermit) wearing green! Ya, it's definitely not something to wear head to toe, w/out going Rrrrrrrrrrr-ibbit!
As for that Florentine wonder of a style sheet, it was my next choice bcuz I'm w/ you--LOVE that deep marine blue (almost black, but just better) with antiqued gold and that bright emerald green. That 2 pc top/pant outfit will work w/ ANY scarf, ANY accessory and ANY complexion, it's so versatile. Actually, you just convinced me to vote for #5 "Satory"...hmm...I'm in a conundrum again...
It will take me a little time to assemble the parts that can best match just one of MaiTai's style sheets, OMG, my mind's been a spinnin' like crazy since our Leader posted so many fabulous ideas on how to style kooky green shoes, but I'd be glad to do, for my sistas of LeSalon, just for fun (and hopefully, not too many laughs, as I confess, I'm far far from the elegance/beauty/ease of our MaiTai)
Have a wonderfully good week Jerrrrrr, and big mwahs of thanks for your very gracious thoughts--your erudite mind and quick pen are a joy to read, truly.
xoxo
sammie
Darling Jerrine, still green-less here too.! Like you I love it, but it's just not one of the colors which work best on me. Using a different palette made putting the stylesheets together all the more fun though. Have a lovely Sunday x
DeleteJust wait until we move on to black, taupe and "mud". I'll be all over those!
DeleteI am looking forward to seeing what the green queens come up with, though. Just because we can't wear it doesn't mean that we can't admire it on those who can. Diversity, after all, is what makes this world interesting and fun.
Also green-less,
Jerrine
Le salon Ladies, I'll skip reading those Vogue and Elle and what not magazines - you kick them all! Have never read such a mouth-watering description of style sheets and the perfectly matching nature pictures before. Plus I get free lessons in creative writing here;-)) I'm deeply impressed and would love to see more of those amazing green sandals in action. Thaaaaanks!
ReplyDeleteKatja
You're so right, Katja. Who needs silly old Anna Wintour when we have the fabulous MT?
DeleteThose fashion magazines can be fun if you're into flights of fantasy (and tons of glossy advertising), but can we really relate to the clothes shown? Could we wear them out on the streets and not get laughed off said streets? Could we wear them well if we're not at least 6' tall and a size -0? I know that I couldn't, and I would guess that I'm not in the minority.
That's why I love seeing a lovely "real" woman wearing relatable, chic, comfortable ensembles with great accessories and looking like a million bucks.
Needless to say, I've cancelled my subscriptions but will definitely keep my "subscription" here current.
Best,
Jerrine
I am with you, Jerrine! I cancelled all of my fashion mag subscriptions a couple of years ago! No, I cannot relate to anything there and the ads are not even wearable anymore! Remember how we used to love the Fall fashion issues to appear? Shakin' my head now and wondering why!
DeleteDon't even get me started on the magazines that tell us what to wear by age! Gag me with a spoon! Sorry for the tiny rant!
Now, if we could just get those great GD pieces here to pair with our H...we would have it made in the shade!
Such great inspiration here<3
Hugs,
T
Katja, Jerrine, Trudye--
DeleteI totally agree! MaiTai's Picture book is the fashion spot for me too!
forget 'dem 'zines. (and Tru, ITA--I detest 'zines telling us what to wear at what event/age/planet/etc. I believe that each person develops her/his own notion of what works, and what doesn't work. We just need some coaching to listen to that little voice.)
MaiTaiCollection In-Action Collages are the Real Deal for clever wearable chic fashion.
i see a couple other posts...wheweeeee, this has been a most spinningly fun few days of not getting any job-related work done, but enjoying every moment!!!
xoxo
sammie
That's what I love about MT's combinations - outfits that are still wearable in a couple of years (also thinking sustainability here;-), and most of all: reasonably priced things that, spiced with a bit of "H", look absolutely fabulous and - there's even no need to change when you go cut a bunch of lavender in the garden;-)
DeleteWith regards to GD - that green jumper from no. 1 is already sold out (not much luck for us in Europe, either) ...see, dearest MaiTai, what impact you have on sales numbers...!
Have a good night,
Katja
Yes! There are many, many, reasons I love MaiTai’s gorgeous blog, but one of the central ones has always been its clear-eyed acknowledgment that clothes must work with the lives we actually live. Her genius, of course, is in building inventive, chic, and charming ensembles on that rock-solid foundation. Week after week, she cheerfully proves that hers is no fantasy wardrobe. Although her beauty may make rising to the challenge a little easier, she has the grit and grace to show the components “in action” – whether photographed at home, or out and about, MaiTai’s outfits demonstrably work in the real world. (Many style blogs, admirable though they may be, simply create a collage of theoretically compatible appealing elements. Does X really complement Y? Who the **** knows?) And I am always bowled over by MaiTai’s generosity and specificity in helping the assembled flock of swans to recreate the looks – whether it’s providing sources, identifying alternatives, or spelling out specific techniques. (Sometimes it’s like having a personal stylist, but sometimes it’s more like having a guardian angel!)
DeleteAll that being said, the only flaw in this week’s bonanza of beauty from our Swan Queen is that we do not have modelling shots of these 8-plus fabulous ensembles. Too much to ask of our dear MaiTai? OF COURSE it is, ladies – as you know, she deserves a chance to catch her breath: we’ve been running her [what on anyone else would be] ragged.
So, Swans (Sistas, Inmates, Corps de Ballet), is anyone up for a challenge to US?
Can we, with an eye toward a coming “MaiTai Collection in Action,” attempt to realize/embody/demonstrate some of the looks shown in these style sheets? (Sammie, you’re going to need to do a Traveling Pants with those green sandals.) What I’m envisioning is a concerted effort to add photos that are “Inspired By” the looks in these wonderful style sheets. (Perhaps there could be a “Magic 8” subsection of the collage.) Several of the lucky gals here have some of the actual components of these looks (I’m looking at you, everyone who bought that green cardigan), but of course one of the many delights of MaiTai’s approach to style is that the “look” is usually quite attainable even if one cannot hop the next plane to Paris to pick up the featured navy trousers at Gerard Darel. I could shop my closet and come up with a pretty good approximation of Stylesheet #1 (“Oleander,” to use one of Sammie’s brilliant labels). Scarf tying methods aren’t generally spelled out in the stylesheets, so one can always use a MaiTai scarf ring to fulfill that technicality for inclusion in the “MaiTai Collection” spread – and I see room for horn bracelets, waterfall necklaces, and organized bags!
Who’s in?
Holding my breath,
Azalie
Yes, Trudye, sammie and Katja, I remember stalking the stores, just waiting for those incredible September issues of Vogue and Bazaar to hit the stands - the ones that were the size of catalogs and could be used as door stops in a pinch. They were magical, and I would study them for hours, even the ads. What happened to them? The last one I bought a couple of years ago, I spent about ten minutes flipping through and threw it aside - a total waste of time and money . . . and probably a whole tree.
DeleteBut, maybe we're the ones who have changed. We've grown up and aren't willing to "drink the fashion Kool-Aid" any longer. I like to think that it's the later.
We do have to work on getting GD over to our part of the world, though. He's missing a HUGE opportunity. He's already got a built-in customer base just salivating to get their hands on the MT selections. Come on, GD, get your marketing department off their collective butts and get with the plan.
Best,
Jerrine
Luff all these comments- love the Maitai Collection collages too because you can see real life women of all ages in many different countries looking fabulous and doing their own thing- so inspirational!
DeleteAzalie,
Deleteif you are reading this: I think you wrote one of the most fabulous posts, ever, supported bythe Jerrine's comment of course.
I already made a check-up of my wardrobe - I can recreate #8 (for Cent Plis des Miao, which I have, had to vote for it sorry, but also voted for #1, hope it is not cheating).
Working further on orange and green, which is much easier for me (tons of oranges in my wardrobe).
Would it be too much to ask our MaiTai to support the idea and publish the readers' variations of these style sheets in the next collage?
Hugs, Lea
Ok,darling Jerrine, let's start a campaign to campaign GD for U.S. distribution! Fashion activism...let's put our keystrokes where our mouth is! Let's do it!
DeleteHope you have a lovely weekend ahead!
Happy weekend to all of the swans in Le Salon,
Trudye
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteAzalie, Tru, Lea, Jerr, Kat,
Az, u nailed it so beautifully. Just no other words to add, except: bravo! I totally agree, and what you said is what makes MaiTai PictureBook the treasure trove--feast for the i's and soul. Add practical to that, and it is the Real Deal.
I LOVE your idea!!!
"inspired by MaiTai Style Sheet ___?___" Ah, but we must give each style sheet is place of honor; not merely a numeral? For that, I would be glad to contribute some suggestions for each and every wonderful, genius style sheet. They are so special, I feel each is deserving of a special name, perhaps associated w/ MaiTai's inspiration photo from life/nature.
Well, I could gush on for paragraphs on end, but, a picture is worth a thousand million words, and all one has to do is look and observe.
I LOVE YOUR IDEA!!!!
oh, and 1 word of caution...I think the amount of time/work to assemble a collage is alot. Editing, cropping, layout, making sure everyone looks their best, etc. So, anything any I can do to help that process, please let me know.
must go!!!
love to all!!
xoxo
sammie
Thank you so much for saying this.
DeleteMai Tai invested much time and work in the style sheets. Thanks!
Thank you, Sammie, for nice descriptions (very, very thoughtful and inspirationa, and deserves thinking and work also).
Thanks for all the ladies to keep Le Salon running, which became a place for exchange of thoughts, attitudes...beautiful!
Thanks to MaiTai for all those years pampering us.
I think the work behind the blog is huge and thanks for it from the bottom of my heart.
Hugs, Lea
Just a brief comment about how much work our dear MT puts in here with all she does...truly mind boggling! And she does it to perfection...she would have it no other way! We are a very spoiled group in Le Salon!
DeleteMT, I can see the makings of your book taking form here;-))
Oh, did I say brief?
A toast with the bubbly to our beautiful leader and all of Le Salon swans in her wake...chin,chin,
Trudye
Azalie and Lea and all,
DeleteI think this is a wonderful idea. It could be tons of fun, informative, and it might give MT a much-needed break every once in a while.
And, if the style sheet results aren't picture perfect, we don't care, right? I know that I'll never reach the summit of MT perfection, and I'm living with that fact!
So, if the Swan Queen approves, maybe we should give it a go. It would make a great chapter in "that book," and can't you just see us all on our very own syndicated to 4,000 countries fashion chat show - The Sartorial Swans!
Of course, I never get ahead of myself :-).
Best,
Jerrine
Count me in for that toast to MaiTai's marvelous work and all of your brilliant ideas resulting from it! Friday afternoon, beginning of Easter Vacation - perfect timing!
DeleteI still lack one essential item for any of those style sheets - the gorgeous green sandals!!!!!!! No other green ones in my closet, either.....
On quite another note and totally off the topic - let's raise our glasses also in mourning and compassion for those families who lost their loved ones and be thankful that this pilot at least chose an unpopulated area to bring the plane down...No idea how close you are to all this, dear MaiTai - as a German, it feels awful...
That said, à la santé !
Katja
Yes, my dear Trudye, bringing GD to the States has to be our noble mission, our cause célèbre. I think all we have to do is find the address for the company's headquarters and start a flurry of letters headed their way.
DeleteWe'll point them in the direction of MT's blog just so they can see her influence in action (and offer her a free GD wardrobe for life and make her the spokeswoman for the brand.)
I'm willing if you are!
Getting my pen ready,
Jerrine
How right you are, Katja. We need to take a moment to honor the 150 people, who died innocently and tragically for reasons we may never fully understand. I can't imagine the shock and grief their loved ones are experiencing at this point, including the parents and family of the co-pilot who took the jet down.
DeleteTo the loved ones of the 150 souls lost on the Germanwings flight over the Alps, your grief is ours.
Jerrine
Katja, of course, we will raise our glasses in memory of those 150 souls and in honor of those left to grieve their loss.
DeleteHeartfelt sympathies...Prost,
T xx
Le Salon Swans,
DeleteGood thoughts, esp. condolences for the tragedy in So. Alps.
and Jerr, Katja, Azalie, Trudye, Lea, Fifi, FauxFuschia, and all our new LeSalon Swans, I'm totally "in" on Azalie's idea of a MTC Style Sheets Inspired Collage, and Tru's campaign to get Gerard Darel shipped to USA! yay!
and a very belated thx to Katja--sweet kind thoughts; much appreciated; thank you!
xoxo
sammie
Katje and Trudye, sympathetic glass raised here too.
DeleteJerrine, so wisely and generously put.
Azalie
Liebe Katja, It's been a traumatic week and sad week, sympathy hugs. Like you many Salon Swans, I stopped buying fashion magazines quite a long time ago. There is so much inspiration surrouning us, whereas adverts so often have the opposite effect.
DeleteJerrine and Trudye, I'm campaigning right next to you.. G.D. for U.S.!
Azalie, what a lovely comment! Funny thing is that when I started the blog, I sometimes wondered how to sustain the posts with the same basic wardrobe pieces.. but it works for me in real life, and it makes me so happy to know that it speaks to others too <3
sammie & Azalie, what a great idea!!! Would love to see the looks everyone pulls together, the 'Satorial Swans'.. what fabulous fun! Would be happy to help and assist, but I don't think you need any :-)
Lea, so nice to see you, and thank you for voting <3
FF, love the pictures and comments too xx
Oh my goodness, Sammie, what marvelous lyrics you have set to the music of Mme. MaiTai's glorious stylings. I'd call it a perfect Swan Song, if it weren't for those dang outta-here connotations of "swan song": I don't want this ever to end!
ReplyDelete(And the poll: I've been exploring features like the world map of votes -- so much fun!)
Brave (as in "brava" plural), Ladies, and mwahs to all --
Azalie
dear Azalie,
Deletethx for the kind thoughts...well, it's the inspiration of MaiTai + LeSalon fam-i-ly,
....ya, i-got-all-my-sistas-w-me kinda vibe around here!
luv 'brave' (pl. of bravo!)
xoxo
sammie
Can I ask about the brand of the white bag, look #1, right upper corner?
ReplyDeleteTried to find out...no success.
Always amazed by the white colour for the bags (although it might be painful).
Green and orangs are my favourite colours...thanks for these style sheets.
Hugs to everyone. :)
Lea
I believe it's a GD as well. It's called "Le Soho" and sells for 345. :-) Emily
Deletehttp://www.gerarddarel.com/en_fr/le-soho-142696.html
I have no idea, dear Lea! I 'needed' a white bag for the look, and borrowed it from Pinterest. Emily, many thanks for stepping in. The bag is very similar to the LeSoho indeed, great suggestion!
Deletela proposition 7 a ma préférence car ce sont les tons qui me vont le mieux ( printemps) mais j'aime également beaucoup 1 et 5! Amitiés Véronique
ReplyDeleteJ'adore no 7 aussi, c'est parfait pour le printemps! Amitiés
DeleteWhat a wonderful blog post! I adore green, really in all of its shades other than emerald!, my favourite shade is chartreuse, and I snap it up whenever I see it in the shops ( which is not very often, sadly) in light of my chartreuse affliction, I voted for #5 !! Thank you MaiTai
ReplyDeleteThank you for voting and commenting! Love chartreuse too :)
DeleteOoh I'm Irish so green is my national colour! I love wearing it. So many great styles sheets but I love the freshness and pop of colour in #1. Green and pink are a winning combo. Hope you are well darling T. Your comments section is 'going off' as they say in Aus. Xx
ReplyDeleteOhhh. hello msT I am Australian, and was wondering who else voted from 'Down Under' when I saw the Google Map results! There were not that many of us!!!
DeleteHooray for the aussie hotspots on the map!
DeleteHooray for the aussie hotspots, FWTF and msT!
DeleteHappy belated St Patrick's Day, dearest A xx
Darling Lea and sammie,
ReplyDeleteYay! We’re up to at least a folie a trois here, and I’m thrilled: thank you so much for your kind words and your support of the idea of an “Inspired By” effort. And sammie, you are so perceptive and generous in offering to help with the technical aspects. As for supplementary labels for the numeric stylesheets, I bet the sistas are pretty close to unanimous in believing that you have supplied the perfect ones already – punchy, evocative, and memorable. (They’re yours to tweak, of course, and I’d gladly follow wherever you take them!)
Can we try for some courageous swan dives into attempts at outfits based on Stylesheets 1-8? (Of course, this in no way excludes anyone or implies that anything is “taken” – the more the merrier, unless and until our tech whizzes say enuff is enuff. I’m just hoping we can get at least one effort for each.) Switching waterfowl here, the first penguins off the iceberg:
Stylesheet #1 (“Oleander”):
Azalie
Stylesheet #8 (“Irides”):
Lea
--xoxo, Azalie
yo Azalie!
DeleteJust a quick hello, and oh, I must have read-into your original post...I think I misunderstood; sorry.
I thought you were suggesting using all of MaiTai's style sheets as basis for 'inspiration'...but I see now, it's staring w/ the greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen style sheets!
I'm all in!
Just a couple of comments, after thinking about this little delightful project you're dreaming up...
(a) Do you think the outfits would be even BETTER and so much more rewarding for our wonderful Leader, MaiTai, if we included in each outfit, an accessory from the MaiTaiCollection? I liken her creations as sort of 'brain children' that have been lovingly dreamed up, drawn up, worked on, re-worked, refined and reiterated, until they were the vision MaiTai imagined. Kind of like watching your children grow up, stand on their own 2 feet, and go out to the world and make something of themselves? So, wouldn't it be that much sweeter to showcase her creations in our style sheet inspirations? I would think Yes!
(b) How could we make this project turn-key for MaiTai, i.e., little to no time required for her? I'm not sure how to do that at the moment...but if/when I think of how we can help/make the process seamless, I will be here tootin that horn!
(my off-the-cuff, not-thought-out notion at the moment is, maybe we do a little of our own "pre-editing" before submitting to MaiTai, or something along those lines. Provide her w/ well thought-out ensembles, based on her style sheets, photo'd in natural light if possible, and whenever possible, including a piece from the MTC, as homage to our wonderful Leader. What say y'all?)
must go for now, but hope to be back by Saturday...
xoxo
sammie
P.S. I'd gladly try to emulate Style Sheet #6 "Flore", and possibly #3 "Vosges". I sure love the tried/true B/W w/ touch of color (and that ensemble is the "just add 1 piece" recipe for me), and I adore the Boho vibe of "Vosges," which sort of brings out a certain character of the sandals.
btw, just an explanation of the nomenclature...
I tried to stick to a concept from MT's inspirational photo.
Oleander for the lush green/fuschia. That was a no-brainer. Just all waiting for the words to reach. You can see the rest, except for Vosges and Flore.
"Vosges" was for Place de Vosges, which I believe the inspirational photo was taken. And, I believe, it is in the Marais District, and the Boho hippie vibe, well, I believe it has never departed from that area. (see MaiTai's genius, nuance, sophistication in selecting that photo? Sheer genius, I tell ya!)
"Flore" was for Cafe de Flore, even though the photo might have been at the Cafe Des Magots...I just thought Flore was so much more evocative of the crisp white linen against matte stark black, framed by that wonderful foliage of the shrubs decorating the cafe.
Oh, sammie, absolutely! I think we really are on the same wavelength. You’re right – I was suggesting that we get the project off the ground by targeting the 8 stylesheet looks in this current bonanza of a post. In the future, who knows? The sistas are such an enthusiastic and inventive crew (and there is such an awe-inspiring inventory of existing stylesheets), that there is enormous scope for sharing additional “inspired-by” looks.
DeleteRe “(a)” (including MT items in “inspired-by” ensembles) – yup, that’s what I had in mind too. I was probably being kind of opaque, but that’s what I meant when I suggested playing by the “MaiTai Collection in Action” rules when styling one’s outfit, and including – for example – a MaiTai scarf ring, bracelet, or necklace.
And “(b)” (seeking out ways to minimize work for MT with the photo-prep aspects of this project): Brilliant! This would be great. My own tech/design skills are feeble, but I’m motivated and teachable. And that map of Mme MaiTai’s worldwide fan base suggests that there must be at least a few swans out there who could help steer me in the right direction and with whom you could trade how-to ideas.
Thanks, too, for giving more background on the thinking behind your delightful labels for the individual Stylesheets. (Good call on #6, your “Flore.” I never took a marketing class, but I’m gonna go with my gut here and say it would have been harder to sell the “Magots” look.)
And even further thanks for moving this evolving proposition along while you wrestle with tax season. I’m hereby ruling that those flood pants are TOTALLY DEDUCTIBLE.
Jerrine, Katja, and lovely Lea – many thanks to you, too, for your insights and esprit de corps!
Xoxoxo and a wonderful weekend to all, Azalie
Hi,
Deletewent through my wardrobe - it has been an interesting journey.
I would accept the proposal, I could recreate #8, I think.
The only trouble is that I do not have green shoes and do not know where to find them in my city (never bought the shoes through Internet - too risky in terms of size for me.)
Spent the afternoon today searching for the green shoes today. :((
But I do have a green bag - is it acceptable until I locate the shoes which are central here???
OMG, I never ever published any of my photos on Internet and this is a tough challenge for me...:)))
I agree with the below Sammie's comments on editing and MT's items included in the outfit.
Hugs, Lea
Hurrah, Lea!
DeleteThank you so much for your efforts -- and for your courage in contemplating taking the the plunge! (Scary for me too. But there have been so many brave sisters who have blazed a trail for us. And there are ways of preserving privacy/anonymity while participating. We all know Manuela is a beauty, even though we never see her face!)
What continent are you on? Green purse is fine, but maybe if we know where to look, we can provide some additional leads on shoes or sandals!
Hugs and gratitude, Azalie
Dear Azalie,
DeleteI'm not a beauty at all, but thank you very much for your kind words. Have a lovely evening! Manuela xx
Dear Azalie,
DeleteI am in Europe, living in a city of ca. 1 million people.
I will have another look at the shops, the spring shoes and sandals are still arriving and anyone is saying they can attempt to order "something green" for me...so I left my phone number and wait for "a green shoes call".
I guess the ladies here mostly buy classical/"safe" colours (like black, brown, etc.)
Manuela, you are a beauty, that's true. Your collage photos are always so nice.
We'll solve this for sure :)
Lea
Thank you, sweet Lea. <3
DeleteWarm hugs, Manuela
sammie and Azalie, fantastic ideas! Looking so much forward to the 'inspired by' stylesheets <3 Please take anything you like from the blog, and if you need higher resolution pics, just send me an email (maitaicollection@orange.fr). Lea, looking forward to your contributions too! Have a most lovely and beautiful remaining weekend everyone xx
DeleteWow, MaiTai!
DeleteSo wonderful to hear your thoughts! Azalie sure got us started on a great idea. Soooo jazzzzz'd that u like it!
Fantastic---(that) we can reference anything from your treasure trove, MT PB, MTC--it's all here, we just have to know where to look!!!
go Green Swans!
xoxo
sammie
I am so jazzed to see the Google Map results, makes me feel so connected to blog followers around the world! Thanks for including that in your survey, dear MaiTai.
ReplyDeleteAloha!
Fifi
Thanks for telling - wouldn't have noticed! Great, indeed!! MaiTai, you are a genius...
DeleteGreat weekend to all blog followers around the globe:-)
Katja
I was jazzed too, I had no idea it came with the poll! If you ever need to make one, here's the link (it is free): http://www.poll-maker.com
DeleteDearest Le Salon Swans....
ReplyDeleteJust thought to post links to some alternate green sandals that might be of interest.
These are the suggestion of color, and reasonable enough (under 100USD) for a little experiment with kooky green sandals.
Amazing, so few stores stock green sandals, esp. in the bamboo green color..
: | geez, wonder why?!?
Both are from Nordstrom:
MTNG Originals Slide Sandals (Dr.Scholl's look alike, but color is
fantastic). 69.95 Nordstrom. Green.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mtng-originals-ava-slide-sandal-women/3945234?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=GREEN&resultback=2586
BC Footwear Fringe Sandals. 59.95 Nordstrom. Emerald Green.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bc-footwear-maltese-fringe-sandal-women/3946246?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=EMERALD&resultback=4418
go green Swans!!!
Thanks so much for sharing the links, dearest sammie, you are a gem! xx
Deletemwahs! <3
Deletexoxo
sammie
dear Azalie,
ReplyDeletehere's an updated list to your previous GreenShoes Style Sheets Inspiration List:
#1 (Oleander) = Azalie.
#8 (Irides) = Lea.
#3 (Vosges) = Sammie.
#6 (Flore) = Sammie.
oh, woops, can I try 2? Let me know LeSalon, if I am hOGGing too much here! oink oink oink!
xoxo
sammie
P.S. Dear Le Salon Swans,
ReplyDeleteWould love to know your feedback on my post (above), about including a piece from MTC in each of our looks, as homage to our wonderful generous leader. I view her artwork and designs as the brain children, lovingly created/developed/worked/refined/reiterated into what they are now, and I imagine it must be so rewarding for her to see her designs, 'taking flight', as children who go out into the world and make something of themselves.
Also, I'm still intrigued by Manuela's yellow and orange and pink shooooooooos!!!
Can we start another Collage featuring our most beloved, yet kooky, outrageously whacky colored accessory, styled using a MT Style Sheet, or one of her lovely postcards, or anything on her blog?
I mean, this could just be too too too much fun?!?
Also, I would be glad to volunteer to do some pre-editing/layout of our pics, so as to reduce MaiTai's workload...cuz...I think this is going exponential!!!!
much love, and would welcome your thoughts/better ideas!
xoxo
sammie
Dear Salon “Inspired-by Stylesheet” Swans, including most specifically the magnificent sammie:
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, if at all possible, include a MaiTai Collection item in your ensemble – it is part of the fun, and one tiny way we can pay tribute. And the request/suggestion to include an MT Collection item has been part of the “challenge” right from the very beginning!
Xoxo, Azalie
Hi again, sammie!
ReplyDeleteYour great ideas and generosity just keep on coming (MaiTai inspired? Natural gift?)!
Thanks so much for the updated list and pre-editing offer!
Very helpful to have the green sandal links THANK YOU. We WILL solve this problem of including green sandals/surrogates in the photos, Sistas! (Even though I guess we’re not going to be able to do it a la my preferred fantasy: convening for our fashion shoot at the Gerard Darel boutique in Paris. While we’re there, of course, GD kindly lets us have anything we want because they are so thrilled with the idea of our opening an American branch of their enterprise. And you Sammie, let us each in turn borrow the iconic ur-sandals – which fit perfectly and remain pristine throughout the process.)
Sigh, there’s always Photoshop. But I bet we can do better! And those links are a great start!
Hugs, Azalie
PS, again about the “Inspired-By” challenge –
ReplyDeletesammie, in my view, OF COURSE you can take on #2 (Dendrobium) as well. (Especially in light of your kind editing and layout offer!) Personally, I’m hoping to see at LEAST one name associated with each of those 8 genius stylesheets.
Your doing #2/Dendrobium, would not, as I see it, preclude someone else from doing it too, if that set of images spoke to her heart and her wardrobe! It wouldn’t be “hogging” at all. Your doing a version of #2/Dendrobium would just be another example of your wonderful generosity, inventiveness, talent for Stepping Up!
Mwahs, Azalie
oh my miscommunication...Azalie...
Deleteby saying "2" I meant #3 Vosges and #6 Flore! I think that's hoGGing enough!
but, if we don't get any more volunteers for #2, I could see if I could gather up enough for #2 Dendrobium.
thx Azalie!
xoxo
sammie
Dearest sammie and Azalia, your energy and enthusiasm is infectious, allthough I can not for the life of me keep up with you! For the lack of green I have to pass, but hope many others will take part. To make things easier, contributions could be send to my email (maitaicollection@orange.fr), and I'll forward them to sammie. Hugs to you both, and have a wonderful Sunday x
Deletedearest MaiTai!
DeleteOh thank you for making this all smooth! Will look forward to receiving the Sartorial Swans in Greeeeeeen looks!
Have a most wonderful rest for what remains of the w/d for you : )
mwahs!
xoxo
sammie
Dearest MaiTai,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the GREEN LIGHT! That’s just one of many thank-yous, of course, piled on top of thanks for your generous practical suggestions, the fabulous stylesheets themselves, the world of inspiration you bring us, and all those hours of work you put in to make this such a happy place for us all. (As we’ve all been told, the world sees the swan gliding by with “effortless” grace – and it doesn’t see all that non-stop underwater paddling.)
Ladies (and GSL!), will anyone else step up? Think “inspired-by,” not “identical-to.” Olive? Aqua? Chartreuse? What do you have (or need some enabling to get) that would be a your-world counterpart to one of these stylesheets?
Current list:
#1 (Oleander): Azalie
#2 (Dendrobium): sammie?
#3 (Vosges): sammie
#4 (Trumpets): __________
#5 (Satory): _____________
#6 (Flore): sammie
#7 (Valencia): ____________
#8 (Irides): Lea
xoxoxo to all! Azalie
Hola Azalie!
ReplyDeletere #2, I miscommunicated earlier ( 2 referred to the two style sheets I'd signed up for, Voges+Flore, not that I was intending to hOG Dendrobium style sheet--sorry!)
So, do u think we should leave #2 open for our other Swans?
let me know what you think 'bout that dearie!
xoxo
sammie
Hi sammie!
DeleteWorks for me. #2/Dendrobium is back to being unclaimed. It's a beautifully accessible look, though (jeans and white shirt!), so I hope we find a new avatar soon!
Hugs, Azalie
dear Aza--
Deletegreat...in fact, such a great idea, as Kendal just signed up for #2!!!
whoweeee!!!
sammie
xoxo
Perfect! Beautifully organized and put into place, dearest sammie and Azalie <3
ReplyDeleteAnyone who would like to participate, please email your picture(s) and corresponding stylesheet number(s) to maitaicollecion@orange.fr, with the subject line 'sammie and Azalie'. I'll forward all contributions to them, and look forward to seeing the results!
Hope everyone had a lovely weekend, and have a wonderful week ahead xx
Dearest MaiTai,
DeleteHow kind of you, as sammie perfectly puts it, to make this all smooth! Wishing you many smiles as you prepare for Easter!
Here’s a revised list, with #2/Dendrobium back to being a clean slate:
#1 (Oleander): Azalie
#2 (Dendrobium): ____________
#3 (Vosges): sammie
#4 (Trumpets): __________
#5 (Satory): _____________
#6 (Flore): sammie
#7 (Valencia): ____________
#8 (Irides): Lea
Xoxo, Azalie
Hello All, I will love taking a run at #2 (Dendrobium)...like some others, I don't have much green in my wardrobe, but I will veer off into aqua territory. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! Best,
DeleteKendal
Hi Kendal!!!
DeleteFantastic that you're signing up for #2 the lovely Dendrobium style sheet!
I also can hardly wait to see what everyone comes up w/ -- this is really going to be a blast!
I'll leave the update of the list to our most inventive Azalie, who dreamed up this project!
more later...
xoxo
sammie
Hurrah, Kendal -- that's splendid!
DeleteWaving excitedly and thinking happy aqua thoughts--
Azalie
Azalie
And here it is, the updated list, now including Kendal as Ms Dendrobium. Applause!
ReplyDeleteCurrent list:
#1 (Oleander): Azalie
#2 (Dendrobium): Kendal
#3 (Vosges): sammie
#4 (Trumpets): __________
#5 (Satory): _____________
#6 (Flore): sammie
#7 (Valencia): ____________
#8 (Irides): Lea
Dearest Azalie,
Deletethank you for the updated list--yay, we got 5 of 8, w/ only 3 more to go greeen!
new post by MaiTai--a stunning collage...I'm heading over there now...
Azalie, should we continue our conversation over on the new thread, or keep it here? I'm not sure of blog etiquette, or practicality!!!
I will look here for your reply, as I browse the new i candy in next MTC Collage,
xoxo
sammie
Update: I received Kandal's fabulous contributions, thanks so much! Will forward them to sammie.
DeleteRegarding further comments or updates on the green styling challenge, please post them here.
Many thanks x
Dearest Azalie, thank you so much for sending your beautiful interpretation of stylesheet#1, and for having this marvelous idea in the first place! Looking so much forward to the post <3
Delete(I'm sorry if this is duplicate! I just post comment, but when selected "reply as" it went blank)
DeleteDearest MaiTai and Azalie--
I'm right here, still reeling in green style sheet collage wonder and delight; will post any comments on this subject, right here!
Also, just a question to y'all...
when I Reply, is it easier for you to see my new comments if I click "Reply" in the same thread of the original comment, or, if I click "Reply" at bottom of page to create a whole new comment? Any suggestions, would appreciate!
I have a question about greeeeeen style sheets, will post in new Comment later...
xoxo
sammie
Dearest Azalie, Kendal, Lea, future GreenStyleSheet LeSalon Swans---
ReplyDeleteJust a quick question about black and white pants. The style sheet I selected has both.
Would you like me to do both black and white for the style sheet #6, Flore?
Or, should I just make the judgement call and show my 1 fav ensemble from that style sheet?
Inquiring shoes want to know!!!
thx!
xoxo
sammie
Ooooh, sammie -- decisions, decisions. If you like both looks, I think you'd help us (the way MaiTai often does) by showing us how changing one variable can bring out wonderful new aspects of the same basic look. But if you have a strong preference for that fav, that's the one you should put up in lights! (For #1, Oleander, I went for only one of the two possible looks.) Either way you go, it will be fabulous!
DeleteSo excited about how this all is coming together --
xoxoxo, Azalie
Hi sammie, I vote for both please! I did two for mine also, however on second look, I'm going to redo one of mine tomorrow. It was an interesting lesson for me: seeing an outfit in a photo gives such an impartial view versus just looking at the outfit in the mirror. I'm betting that both of your versions are terrific and look forward to seeing them!
DeleteBest,
Kendal
hola Azalie and Kendall!!!
DeleteThx for your input/replies--OK, I'll probably do both...but I don't want to HOG up the bandwidth w/ my experiments! Maybe we do the machinations among ourselves, before submitting to MaiTai? That way, if we need to adjust some detail here/there, we won't be sending our wonderful patient MaiTai a dozen updates w/ notes!!! (oh, and Kendall, I'm not referring to your update; that's different simply bcuz your style sheet has many many variations that simply cannot be covered in just a 2 ensembles.)
LeSalonSwans, this is getting really fun, and even more interesting--we're adding another layer to this project...the challenge of bringing our ensembles to MaiTai standards of refinement and sophistication.
oh, it may take the universe and Milky Way to do that, but I'm all in trying and enjoying every minute of the process in sharing w/ y'all!
sing it, swing it sistas!!!
xoxo
sammie
Hey, Trudye, Jerrine, and GSL--
ReplyDeleteWhen you're playing dress up, ladies, remember that GSL voted for #4, "Trumpets," as his favorite from last week's line up! GSL, use your persuasive skills to encourage your admirers to pull #4-related items out of that steamer trunk. We still need a model for #4! (Happy playtime, regardless!)
Fingers crossed,
Azalie
I second, third and fourth that GSL!!! we need you!!!
Deletexoxo
sammie
Oh, I'd love to participate and help out, but I wasn't exaggerating when I said that there is no green in my closet . . . or the steamer trunk, which is now on its way to Trudye's house.
ReplyDeleteI think I own three green items, as follows: Old pair of Manolo sandals in emerald green alligator, a black onyx and peridot ring, and lol, a bottle of Hermès bath/shower gel. That's it. I don't think there's much I can do to help.
Maybe next time?
Bestest,
Jerrine
YOU HAVE EMERALD GREEN MANOLO ALLIGATOR SANDALS?????
DeleteThud,
Azalie
(Scraping herself off floor, and asking timidly),
DeleteWhat do you wear them with?
--Az
OMG, Jerrine, OMG !
Delete(thud)
Manolo green alligator sandals? Jerrr, OMG, we cannot, cannot proceed w/out adding you to this project.
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Jerr...u really really really must be in this project w/ those shoes.
Gaaaaaaa....
(oh, and Azalie, Kendall, Lea, Swans--pls know that I am more than happy to share the style sheets I have selected, in fact, I would welcome your company, as my wardrobe is pretty limited to black/white and variations on those two non-colors/all-colors.
Seriously Jerrine, let's think of a way to include your fabulous shoes in this collage. I love that classic criss cross slide Manolo used to do in Alligator. I think it had a kitten heel, and it fit like a dream. Talk about a shoe designer who knows what they are doing--those straps were so strategically placed, it hid all the problem foot areas most women have.
ok Jerrr, counting on seeing you in Manolos in the Greeeeen Collage!
xoxo
sammie
Jerrrrr.....
DeleteOld pair of Manolo sandals in emerald green alligator, a black onyx and peridot ring, and lol, a bottle of Hermès bath/shower gel. That's it.
That's plllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllleenty to include in the collage. You gotta remember my 3:
flood pants, spatula, kiddie bracelet. Honest, those are mine.
Your green treasures sound so interesting; I hope you will join us!!!
xoxo
sammie
Oh, Jerrine, do join the party! Those typing fingers may be saying "No, no," but those dancing toes -- potentially shod in sandals we ALL want to see -- are saying "Yes! Yes!"
DeleteReally truly!
Azalie
I totally agree w/ Azalie--
Deleteyes
yes
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Jerr
Jerr
Jerr
going greeeeen!
xoxo
sammie
And sammie, yes, I'm happy to share/collaborate -- how do we do it? What did you have in mind? (I'm enchanted, btw, that we probably typed "thud" in tandem when we got Jerrine's green alligator sandal bulletin -- great and/or green-deranged minds think alike!)
DeleteHey Azalie,
DeleteSorry I didn't see your comment earlier...
About how we could collaborate/pre-screen our "test drives" before submitting to MaiTai, how about email?
I emailed you last week; pls let me know if you received it or not. I can re-send.
and LOL! great (green) minds think/react alike (t h u d) !
Can't wait to see Jerrine's Manolos too!
I'm going to respond to your comment below about "the list" too....
more in a minute...
xoxo
sammie
Oh, Lord, I shouldn't have mentioned those out-of-style emerald gators, I guess. I actually haven't worn them in years, but I just can't bear to consign them to the Goodwill bag.
ReplyDeleteWhen I wore them, Azalie, I paired them with, what else, black. But, as I had nothing else in green, they were kind of, shall we say, lost in translation. They were lonesome!
Just to make the Swans happy (and to quiet sammie down a bit before she has a stroke), I'll see what I can come up with and will send a photo off to our beloved leader. First I have to find the old things. I can barely remember what they look like, though. No kitten heel, though, sammie. I think they have more of a 2" or less square heel. I wasn't too good with those kittens. But, they're definitely green.
Will dig in closet tonight. At least I know where the H. bath gel is!
Love to you green maniacs,
Jerrine
Fantastic Jerrrrrrrine!!!
DeleteI thank you a zillion times for joining, and for preventing me from having a stroke (of greeeeeen)!
Gaaaaa...I can hardly wait to see your shooos + styling, which I know will be impeccable.
And, green shooz...I find they are kinda picky about who they want to be paired with. So far, I still find that white/off-white, black and navy seem to let greenie be the star of the show.
Happy discovering tonight Jerrrrrrr,
xoxo
sammie
Yay! I am dancing ON the desk in joy! (Black with green alligator -- how chic is THAT, Swans?) Sammie, excellent advocacy!
ReplyDeletexoxoxo, Az
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteYes, please Jerrine do find those Manolos! I can see a lovely still life now, bath gel, spa robe and the sandals??... and thanks Sammie for the idea of a pre-share and the okay for multiples. Eeek! No way do my ensembles approach beautiful MaiTai's but I do feel happy for having tried! This has been a great learning experience for me...I've long admired you swans who contribute to the collages, but now I'm even more impressed with the selfie photo skills and ensembles on display! I'm excited to see the preview of outfits...
Best,
Kendal
Hi there Greenies, and especially Jerrine!
ReplyDeleteShall I update the list? I'm prepared, for example, to say that anything with a dark top / dark trousers at the core is "Satory" (or maybe "Satori," to go all Zen-geeky here: "seeing into one's true nature" -- cuz what's a truer insight than "I look fantastic in black"???). (And Kendal, I love that still-life suggestion: bring on the spa robe!)
xoxo, Azalie
Ooooh, love "Satori" and true insight...I think it's fair to say dark monochrome outfits are a natural for #5! What do you think of sharing our ideas on Google Drive? If you don't have a Gmail account, you can create one, upload what we have and then invite us to join and comment. Ms. MaiTai may have to assist with email address sharing if that is okay with everyone. I'm happy to help in anyway I can, too.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Kendal