Early summer

April this year has been warm and summery, the trees are already green and lush and the fields full of wildflower bloom.

I don't think I've ever started so early to tie my scarves in summery knots, but with the thermometer climbing up to 27 celsius last week, a light and airy scarf necklace turned out to be a great way to wear my Fleurs d'Indiennes 90 carré.

Capsule pieces: ecru cotton trousers and orange linen sweater

Accessories: Hermes 'Fleurs d'Indiennes' 90 carré, Clic-clac H enamel bracelet in bleu indiens and a Bolide 31 in Bleu de Prusse. 

Shoes: Superga sneakers

Variation - replacing the orange sweater with a dark blue shirt and the blue Bolide with a Picotin 22 in sanguine.

With a Cavalleria d'Etriers cashmere shawl worn in the basic bias fold 

Red, white and black with an ecru silk shirt and an Hermès 'Capitales' printed enamel bracelet.

With warmer temperatures and longer days it will soon be time to get out favorite summer recipes... start a balmy summer night with strawberry Rossini cocktails and indulge with a mixed berry Pavlova for desert.

 

London and a new scarf

It's been a bit longer than usual, and I am really sorry for the wait. Easter came and went, and the following week we left for England for a wedding, and then stayed in London for a few days. All in all it has been a very busy time, which is the reason this post is so late. To bridge the gaps between blog posts, my Instagram page is updated daily. It's not intended to replace the blog, but it is a great way to keep in touch and to share pictures which might not necessarily have a place elsewhere. Hope to see you there www.instagram.com/maitaicollection

Before heading to England, I bought a new scarf which I absolutely adore. Apart from the animals in the centre and a few color and design variations throughout, the scarf is very much symmetrical. As a result, there isn't a big difference between the two basic bias folds, but the beauty and richness of the African themed creatures, flora and border make more than up for it.

La Marche du Zambèze. Design by Ardmore Artists. Ref Nr: H002987S CW 01 (blanc/vert/brun)

Capsule pieces: pale pink cardigan and ecru cotton trousers

Accessories: Hermes 'La Marche du Zambèze' 90 carré, Clic H enamel bracelet in marron glacé and Picotin 22 in etoupe. 
Scarf tying method: Vertical basic slide 

The entrance to Fortnum and Mason reminded me of the colors of my new scarf..

Capsule pieces: camel oversized top, rust cardigan and ecru cotton trousers

Accessories: Hermes 'La Marche du Zambèze' 90 carré and Clic H enamel bracelet in marron glacé. 

Shoes: nude ballet flats ('Caroline' by Tory Burch)
Scarf tying method: Basic bias fold 

Capsule pieces: jeans, ecru silk shirt and grey sweater

Accessories: Hermes 'La Marche du Zambèze' 90 carré and Picotin 22 in sanguine

Shoes: grey patent flats (Belle Vivier by Roger Vivier)

Elephant sculpture on Park Lane/ Hyde Park Corner by British artist Bushra Fakhoury

In a reverse basic bias fold

One of Harrods' magnificently opulent food halls

Jeroboams wine merchant on Elizabeth Street (click here to see more on Elizabeth Street and Belgravia)

Rococo chocolates on the Kings Road. One of my favorites, and not just for the taste, but for the pretty packaging too (to see more on Rococo and Chelsea, click here)

Capsule pieces: jeans and pale blue linen shirt

Accessories: Hermes 'La Marche du Zambèze' 90 carré, Clic H enamel bracelet in marron glacé and Picotin 22 in rubis. 

Shoes: two tone moccasins
Scarf tying method: Cowboy knot

Staircase at Fortnum and Masons,  Piccadilly.

Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A IER,  Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 8040. www.fortnumandmason.com

Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL, Tel: +44 (0)20 77, www.harrods.com

Jeroboams, 50-52 Elizabeth St, London SW1W, Tel: +44 (0)20 8479 5100, 

More info on Elizabeth Street's website: www.elizabethstreetlondon.com

Rococo Chocolates: 321 Kings Road, London SW3 5EP, Tel: +44 (0)20 7352 5857, www.rococochocolates.com

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