tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post3080934103619122781..comments2024-03-04T20:05:59.474+01:00Comments on MaiTai's Picture Book: SkiingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-19077811743836684792015-03-21T23:31:34.957+01:002015-03-21T23:31:34.957+01:00Dear Mai Tai, waiting patiently for more news fro...Dear Mai Tai, waiting patiently for more news from you. Katherine xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-75383912283753025002015-03-21T23:28:27.241+01:002015-03-21T23:28:27.241+01:00Dear Mai Tai, As always thanks for sharing those ...Dear Mai Tai, As always thanks for sharing those delighted photos. It's quite spectacular. Hope you have now fully recovered from the stomach flu. Katherine xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-87160825520893027892015-03-21T11:21:00.385+01:002015-03-21T11:21:00.385+01:00My dearest darling rock chicks, lovely ladies, mis...My dearest darling rock chicks, lovely ladies, mischievous swans, rowdy little monkeys and spirited girls, you are the funniest, warmest and bestest sisters in the world! <br /><br />Your exchanges made me rolling on the floor with laughter (my favorite exercise of all), and I am so grateful to you for keeping the party going, and looking after the blog when I can’t. It means so much to me that the baby is in good hands!<br /><br />Thank you also for the lovely warm and kind comments, and sweet words of support and good wishes. Absolutely loved the green shoe discussion, and kudos to everyone for the great suggestions. Excellent tips also in the ski, helmet and hair department. The combined wisdom, camaraderie, wit and warmth makes LeSalon a fabulous and magical place of it’s own..biggest mwahs to you, my dearest friends <3<br /><br />In the last couple of days I’ve been concocting some style sheets.. obviously for sammie’s new shoes, but just in case, for the Big House too. I worry though if the authorities will grant us a special permission to set up a bar. Perhaps they could just give us a wing, and let us get on with it? Apart from bringing our H, we also need rock band gear. Here come the Jail House Swans!<br /><br />Have a most happy weekend everyone, and a wonderful start into spring xxxMaiTaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256110739626579757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-4513501800111114842015-03-20T17:26:07.183+01:002015-03-20T17:26:07.183+01:00The Salon is really agreeable, but we miss you Mai...The Salon is really agreeable, but we miss you Mai Tai.<br />Kind regards<br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-85571699693588791662015-03-19T09:15:50.326+01:002015-03-19T09:15:50.326+01:00Heya Jerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!
...Heya Jerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!<br /><br />OMG, u make me LOL!!! luv reading your prose Jerrine! <br /><br />If I could ever figure out how to post anything except text on these message boards, will do show-and-tell. I'm compiling a short list of "yes" "no" "maybe", along w/ a column showing how much it costs/saves. We gotta get MaiTai's expert opinion on these wardrobe things, and I want her to know we are using our time here on her blog wisely...well, not me, but everyone else here who's not foolish enough to fall for green shoes that only go w/ all white or all black/gray outfits!?! OMG, but I love 'em to bits!!! <br /><br />Annnnnnd, thanks to the LeSalon great minds here...I've saved OVER 8k !!! Imagine that?<br /><br />Wheweeee, that's about 17 90cm silk twills, or 8 140cm mousselines, or almost 9 mousseline stoles....(geez, only 8 or 9 mousselines? Maybe I needa eliminate some wallets or small leather goods to 'save' more $, so I can up that mousseline total?!?)<br /><br />Hope the weather has returned to somewhat more normal conditions.<br /><br />Yes, to green, and to you dear Jerrine, w/ smiles,<br /><br />sammie<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-27789825127856748542015-03-18T14:49:01.990+01:002015-03-18T14:49:01.990+01:00I sympathize, Jerrine! Although my hair has chang...I sympathize, Jerrine! Although my hair has changed drastically over the years, for much of my life it was curly and frizzy - Hawaiian hair, I called it. The day blow dryers came on the market was the happiest day of my life! Good luck figuring out the keratin thing. I don't know anyone who's had it done. Sending sleek-hair vibes your way! <br />Much aloha,<br />FifiFifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844930033914694283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-67257698603582645442015-03-18T01:25:08.712+01:002015-03-18T01:25:08.712+01:00Glad you decided to wait and research, although I ...Glad you decided to wait and research, although I know that fence is uncomfortable! Three friends of mine have been thru the Keratin thing. Two at a very expensive salon with a French trained stylist! The other was at a mid level salon. All had the same results...dull, lifeless hair. My BFF is one of the gals I am referring to. She has very curly,frizzy hair and struggles in our humidity! Months and months later she had to finally cut her hair pretty darn short to rid herself of the damage,no matter the number of expensive moisturizing treatments!<br /><br />Yes, my friend, do your homework ...please! Yes, this humidity is hell on the hair! The local weather even has a hair forecast for the day...seriously !<br />Relieved hug,<br />TTrudyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967743037457007381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-60045040380722695062015-03-17T20:42:01.759+01:002015-03-17T20:42:01.759+01:00Yes, I took your warning to heart, Trudye, and did...Yes, I took your warning to heart, Trudye, and did some research last night. Thank you again, Google! The majority of people seem to love it, but there are those who don't, as well. I think it depends on what brand and type they use and how proficient the person who applies it is. It don't have to worry on either of those scores, but I did postpone the appointment so I could have a good think on it. My research told me it's best to have it done at the same time the hair is colored, and that won't be until mid-May, so I can do more research and give it careful consideration.<br /><br />I'm so tired of it frizzing up, though, with even just a hint of moisture. And, since when do we have only a hint of that down here? It's usually a morass of humidity, and the air is so thick that you can cut it with a knife!<br /><br />I think I have to relocate, as I never had a bad hair day when I lived up north where killer humidity wasn't nearly a daily event.<br /><br />So, thank you for the warning. I'm sitting on the fence at this point (fence isn't all that comfortable either.)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Jerrine<br /><br />PS - MT, I'll gladly trade you your helmet hair for mine! I could throw in a few scarves to sweeten the deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-12484573025264053912015-03-16T19:25:20.438+01:002015-03-16T19:25:20.438+01:00Not exactly a McMansion, Jerrine, just a big invol...Not exactly a McMansion, Jerrine, just a big involved project! We are just all unpaid caretakers of our abodes!<br />Some like it hot, but not I;-) I guess people just got used to those long, hot sultry summers! Thinking Liz Taylor from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof here for that sultry, hot mess look!<br />About that hair...I have never had a Keratin treatment as my hair is board straight, but my friends who have had it done like it the first week then they realize their hair is dead and lifeless and never go back for another treatment! So be warned,Jerrine!<br />Let us know what happens!<br />Happy Monday and an early St. Patrick's Day cheer to all!<br />TrudyeTrudyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967743037457007381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-58676647814579031192015-03-16T13:59:44.561+01:002015-03-16T13:59:44.561+01:00Fifi, to be on the safe side, let's take that ...Fifi, to be on the safe side, let's take that half a Xanax, take a brisk but short walk outside (5 minutes about right for you?), so we can state truthfully that we've been out in the snow, and then we'll hit the lounge and lie like crazy. Maybe hit the spa, too. A good massage is particularly necessary after an arduous ski session.:-)<br /><br />Now, on to the important subject of hair. I had a few inches of mine cut off on Saturday, and they've talked me into a keratin treatment tomorrow evening in an attempt to tame it a bit. The stylist said, "it will change your life." (I just love it when he gets so dramatic, but if he's right, I'll put him in my will.) They did warn me that it will be straight as a string for the first three days until I can wash it. That will be a novelty for me, but I'll probably look like something that crawled out from under a rock.<br /><br />Anyone have any experience, helpful tips or hideous war stories about keratin treatments? <br /><br />And, sorry, MT. This thread has gone just a tad astray, but at least we are still on the subject of helmet hair!<br /><br />Best,<br />Jerrine<br /><br />PS - I bet you look very charming with short hair, Fifi. But, I know what you mean. I get so exasperated with mine that I give them the chop order, and as soon as they're finished, I want my hair back again. Why is it that we can never be satisfied with our hair? <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-54938966815645607092015-03-16T13:41:23.166+01:002015-03-16T13:41:23.166+01:00Trudye, for once I was happy that I live in a smal...Trudye, for once I was happy that I live in a small place. Air conditioning those mansions like yours is really spendy!<br /><br />But, can you imagine life here in the summer without AC? I often wonder how people managed to work, sleep and, errrrr . . .how should I say this . . . beget children during a Southern summer. <br /><br />Cool breezes, Trudye,<br />JerrineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-79068502499460754742015-03-16T13:34:54.365+01:002015-03-16T13:34:54.365+01:00Hot damn, sammie, you're taking those green sh...Hot damn, sammie, you're taking those green shoes seriously! I wish we could have show and tell here. I'd so like to see them.<br /><br />Aren't you glad that you have the "budget minded" Fifi, Manuela and moi looking out for your bank account's future? (I'm sure they're about as budget minded as I am, lol!.) <br /><br />Now, you will be sporting them tomorrow for St. Patrick's Day, right? I don't know if that's a big holiday where you are, but here, it's a huge excuse to drink green beer, get stinkin drunk and make a general nuisance of oneself. It started here on Saturday night! I want to beat up a leprechaun at this point!<br /><br />To green . . . the color of spring, money, leprechauns and . . . sammie's new shoes.<br /><br />Best,<br />Jerrine<br /><br /> <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-48508535217639457942015-03-16T12:51:08.958+01:002015-03-16T12:51:08.958+01:00Wow that looks like fun! I love the snow.
I must c...Wow that looks like fun! I love the snow.<br />I must confess I bought a cute Prada ski helmet a few years ago, which was lovely and warm with its own neck scarf attached.<br />Best wishes for the forthcoming months of business and personal success!Si Je Veuxhttp://si.jenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-22394684485862290372015-03-16T09:55:46.380+01:002015-03-16T09:55:46.380+01:00Hola Trudye!!!
Thank you for an insightful and cl...Hola Trudye!!!<br /><br />Thank you for an insightful and clever solution to the green shoes self imposed dilemma!!! I love it! <br /><br />Would you believe...I own 1 bracelet. Ya, it's true. What it means is that I really could use a 2nd bracelet, esp. in greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnn!<br /><br />What a clever suggestion--it will be a much faster item to find, bcuz the scarf sorta has to be just right in every way before I decide. Thank you!!!<br /><br />May I put your "vote" as being: bracelet, pendant or other trinket?<br /><br />Blessing to you dearie, for a wonderful and luck-filled St.Paddy's Day too! <br /><br />(did you know that Patrick was actually the son of a wealthy English landowner, was kidnapped by the fighting Irish, brought back to Ireland to shepherd livestock, escaped back to his homeland, but later, longed to return to Ireland to tend to a much larger 'flock' of people--those mired in Pagan religions, etc. Well, Patrick did quite a deed. He was a Saint, and always will be in my mind.) <br /><br />Happy St.Paddy's Day to all the swans of Le Salon! <br /><br />And, to our dearest most lovely swan of Le Salon, MaiTai, take your time re-charging; we're busy preparing a little "ballot" to present to you, asking for your vote on what you think would coordinate best with a kooky kolored pair of shoes! <br /><br />xoxo<br />sammieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-50457078937372036692015-03-15T20:39:40.455+01:002015-03-15T20:39:40.455+01:00P.S. Sammie...there are some great green leather b...P.S. Sammie...there are some great green leather bracelet options,too:-))Trudyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967743037457007381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-60433240115398311842015-03-15T20:35:33.620+01:002015-03-15T20:35:33.620+01:00Hi Sammie,
Thought I would pop in to offer anothe...Hi Sammie,<br /><br />Thought I would pop in to offer another suggestion for your green shoes! I agree with all of the other stylish swans in Le Salon to not try to match a bag to your shoes and avoid that Kermit look! <br />Something easy to add,in case you do not find a scarf or want to wear a scarf always with your look, would be to look for an enamel bracelet,in either the click H or the printed. There are tons of beautiful greens for Spring either with green as a primary or secondary color! Also, H has some great pendant necklaces in the lacquered or horn that have green options,too! You have tons of options!<br />So, happy pairing...you are all set for St. Patrick's Day!<br />Trudye<br />Trudyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967743037457007381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-76423982955010359422015-03-15T09:39:21.309+01:002015-03-15T09:39:21.309+01:00Dearest MaiTai and LeSalon souls,
Just thought to...Dearest MaiTai and LeSalon souls,<br /><br />Just thought to share w/ you a website that I found after having read through my LeMonde d'Hermes 'zine , SS2015. One of my favorite sections is "Recontres" where shop windows, special appearances/workshops are cataloged in photos. In this issue, you will find a most fascinating shop window done by Zim & Zou, called by LeMonde, "Fabulous Mr. Fox." For more detailed snapshots of this incredible work of paper and leather and exploding color, check out their website, http://www.zimandzou.fr/ <br /><br />I'm sorry this is off-topic....just hadda share w/ you!<br /><br />xoxo<br />sammieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-18821646874035891112015-03-15T09:31:52.601+01:002015-03-15T09:31:52.601+01:00Dearest Fifi,
Oh, wouldn't that be too much f...Dearest Fifi,<br /><br />Oh, wouldn't that be too much fun--gathering together, stopping by at all our abodes, scarf-tying/trying/coordinating, sharing and sipping a little bubbly too... <br /><br />Just for fun, I am compiling a short list of suggestions, and putting them in a "yes" and a "no" and a "maybe" column, for LeSalon ladies to peruse, and then submit it to MaiTai for a final selection. I should add a column for money spent or saved w/ each suggestion. I feel as if I've already saved 8K, just by discussing w/ y'all!!! <br /><br />Thank you for your thoughts--I sure relish the thought that y'all are here w/ me in spirit, playing away w/ kooky green shoes, searching for the right kooky green scarf (accent) and still lovin the shoes in the end! Sole sistas!<br /><br />(and while not intended, but thank you, I do see the SteelyDan reference!)<br /><br />xoxo<br />sammie<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-9315992246461669652015-03-15T09:19:58.717+01:002015-03-15T09:19:58.717+01:00Hi Manuela!
I looove La Reale!!! I don't thi...Hi Manuela!<br /><br />I looove La Reale!!! I don't think I've seen it in apple green, but I will 'Google' search on it and add it to my cut/paste page.<br /><br />And I love your suggestion to let the green shoes + green scarf be the 'stars' against a dark gray background. Wow, sounds like dusk, when lights are still glowing, and colors begin to fade. <br /><br />Thank you!!! (and enjoy your fabulous yellow, orange, pink shoes--so spring time fresh) <br /><br />xoxo<br />sammieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-4094152842999579462015-03-15T09:15:52.891+01:002015-03-15T09:15:52.891+01:00Dearest Jerrrrrrine,
I was able to reply to you v...Dearest Jerrrrrrine,<br /><br />I was able to reply to you via Reply, so doing so here instead of starting a new post. I'm not great w/ these things; barely survive.<br /><br />Yeech, dang them tax rtns as the boss takes off for vaca...well, I can see how 'dem dang dung brown shoes dun match yur mood--blah!!! I hope it brightens up a bit soon. <br /><br />Thanks for eliminating 2 things from my shopping list: a green Kelly bag (in a small size, oh, it would be adorable) and green leprechaun (sp? I dunno how to spell that) tights!!! <br /><br />So far, LeSalon's Manuela, Fifi and Jerrine all vote "no handbag!" Yay! I save money when I stop by here!!! <br /><br />And, the consensus so far is to coordinate w/ a scarf...OK, I'm working on it...and I'll have some titles/colorways to list in a few days, and perhaps I could get your input/votes on which ones y'all like best. <br /><br />Until then, have a rockin time Fifi, have a sunny orange pink shoe day Manuela, and dearest Jerrrrrr stay sparklingly witty and erudite as you are!<br /><br />much love,<br />sammieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-11757988786215466322015-03-14T17:15:43.434+01:002015-03-14T17:15:43.434+01:00Mai Tai. It's almost a conversation without ...Mai Tai. It's almost a conversation without you in this salon nowadays...<br />Best regards<br />JeanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-4628873911901677582015-03-13T20:26:24.712+01:002015-03-13T20:26:24.712+01:00Sammie, you are very welcome! There are several g...Sammie, you are very welcome! There are several great ideas from the other ladies too, so you have lots to work with. I only wish we could all gather at your place, drink champers and help you accessorize! We will be there in spirit...<br />Much aloha,<br />Fifi<br />P.S. - love the Steely Dan reference!Fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844930033914694283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-83857334843853618292015-03-13T20:12:17.941+01:002015-03-13T20:12:17.941+01:00OMG, I just snorted Evian out my nose! Half a Xan...OMG, I just snorted Evian out my nose! Half a Xanax and then hit the skis?? Perhaps there is hope for me on the slopes after all. I was happily resigned to hanging out with haverfordgal (in one of her outfits, no less), pretending to have shooshed or whatever you call it. That's probably still the best plan. As for helmets, I cut my hair short recently because I wanted a change, and I got one. Now comes the tiresome task of growing it back. Am considering wearing a helmet 24/7 till then. Don't they shave your head in stir anyway? Come 'n get me, coppers.Fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844930033914694283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-44554964684549527782015-03-13T19:57:18.940+01:002015-03-13T19:57:18.940+01:00Ok, Fifi , now you are talking! Love me some rock ...Ok, Fifi , now you are talking! Love me some rock music,too! And I must say that you are the bomb diggety...bass guitar and all! Very impressed my dear! I cannot imagine life without music either!<br />Must get Willie to spill the beans on what you like to play!<br />Rock steady,Fifi,<br />TTrudyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967743037457007381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529262281526104323.post-33423586198347947752015-03-13T19:45:56.536+01:002015-03-13T19:45:56.536+01:00No, silly...it is a dry shampoo! Yuck and ouch is ...No, silly...it is a dry shampoo! Yuck and ouch is right with the other! Trick works to avoid hat hair,too!<br />Our AC project was about the cost of four Birkins...ugh,yuck and ouch,too! I would have fainted,too, if they mentioned a helicopter:-(<br />Now we can both rest in peace knowing we will have our new AC for the hot weather around the corner!<br />Cheers,<br />TTrudyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967743037457007381noreply@blogger.com