For my Hermés collection

I'm really exciting finding this vintage Hermés scarf on my last trip. I wore it first time today and I love everything about it - the bright red colour and the blue and gold pattern is just perfect. The name of this specific scarf is Eperon d'or and it was designed in 1974 by H 'Origny. This specific style has been extremely popular and the scarf has been reissued six times; in 1989/90, 1990, 1997, 2003, 2003/04 and 2010/11.

For my collection

Yesterday I received a new scarf, bought on Ebay, for my Hermés collection. This one is called Mors et Gourmettes and I just love the colous combo of blue and gold. The scarf is from 1961 and designed by Henri d’Origny. Later it was re-issued in 1980 and 2008. As Nicole says: Do you looove it?

Dear Santa...Hermés accessories

Styling: Tuxedo Overdose

Inspired by the beautiful and string woman, Marlene Dietrich, I have always loved tuxedos.

A real tuxedo fit for a black-tie ensembles should, in brief, be made out if these traditional components are:

• A jacket with ribbed silk facings (usually grosgrain) on a shawl collar or peaked lapel (while a notched lapel is a popular modern choice, it is not traditionally considered correct)
• Trousers with a single silk or satin braid covering the outer seams
• A low-cut waistcoat or cummerbund
• A white dress shirt (a marcella front is traditional, but other styles are also accepted) with a turn-down or wing collar
• A black ribbed silk bow tie matching the lapel facings
• Shirt studs (optional) and cufflinks
• Black dress socks, usually silk or fine wool
• Black shoes, highly polished or patent leather Oxfords, or patent leather court shoes

Above is my own version of a tuxedo:

• Dries Van Noten Tuxedo shirt with dress cuffs
• Alexander McQueen Silk and wool-crepe tuxedo jacket
• Olavo Tie Neck Waistcoat
• Balmain wool trousers
• Agent Provocateur Classic satin corset
• Etele Underwear Set
• Silk Blend Bow Tie
• Velvet Bow Tie Heels
• Hermes clutch
• Charles-Hubert, Paris Gold-Plated Open Face Mechanical Pocket Watch
• Cream striped silk scarf from Debenhams
• Betmar Flower & Lace Hat
• Hermes cotton handkerchief
• Plastic Cigarette Holder from The Fabulous Audrey Hepburn Shop
• Benson & Hedges 20 packs
• Tiffany Cufflinks 14K Gold

Styling: Out & about in NYC

Chain Print Bow Dress by Love Moschino, 310 GBP
Halston Heritage Striped faux-fur coat, $595
MERINO WOOL Over The Knee, 14 EUR
Rupert Sanderson Inferno Black Leather, 580 GBP
Yves Saint Laurent Chyc Large Flap shoulder bag, $1,870
CHANEL 6205 GOLD GOLD DANGLING PEARL, 239 GBP
Maria Francesca Pepe Cross, Heart and Fang Ring Set, $319
Hermes women's gloves, Soya leather gloves, $760
Costume National belt, $551

My Hermés baby

I collect Hermés scarves. I know that´s not very original, but it´s a passion of mine and I don’t mind sharing it with likeminded people. My so called collection – as I prefer to think about it – is not very impressive yet, compared to many other devotees out there. At the moment I have all in all 12 scarves, whereas seven of them are vintage which I am very proud of.

This is my first Hermés scarf that I bought in a vintage boutique in New York´s West Village about two years ago and it’s my baby. I don’t just collect my scarves, but I do actually wear them too. I try to alternate between different colours and patterns as much as I can and I wear them around my neck as well as tied around the strap of my bag or sometimes as a belt. Do you like Hermés and do you have a favourite Hermés scarf? Tell me all about it; I would love to hear everything. xoxo  

Autumn wishes

Autumn means new clothes and new things to be inspired by. This is my wich list for this autumn to come.

Maria's Wish List 2010 by Angel3000 featuring Hermes