Mayle Mayle On The Radio

For those of you who do not belong or visit the Flickr Mayle group, Joyce posted a great interview with Jane and World Radio a fashion station from two weeks ago. Check it out, its a great interview where Jane talks about her influences, opening Mayle, Phare, style and more.
http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/style/style-file-style-files-got-mayle.shtml?14513

Thursday is the New Friday

Thursday my day to myself. It started off with my speed walk to the doctor. Last week the doctor called and told me that my cholesteral was out of control and we needed to talk. So this morning i speed walked to NW 23 (1.4 miles each way) and found out that i have to cut our all desserts, anything sweet and all pastas, breads and chips for three months. It going to be hard but its something that i have to do. After I walked back to the pearl, met Nancy for coffee chatted about a marketing plan for Isobels and then went to SmashCut to get my hair cut.

SmashCut was amazing! Kevin the creative director cut my hair and I have to say that for $85 I haven't had a haircut this good since Josh B in NYC. If you are in PDX, go there. Its amazing. After my haircut I met up with Caroline from PAM for sushi and then popped my head in the shops, mailed my mother-in-laws' bday gift and then met Bianca for a PAM meeting at Departure Lounge in the Nines Hotel.

All in all a relaxing day but looking forward to the weekend!

Good Stuff On Ebay

so I was cruising ebay tonight and there was some decent old Mayle stuff. Stuff that I used to have that I wish I had in a size 6 now..... If you are a 0,2,4 these pieces may be for you (and you may be able to snag them at a good price)

Mayle Keyhole top - this was from spring 2004, its a great piece (though cut small) the one on ebay is a 4 but would best fit a 2. Its starting bid is .99!!!

Mayle Dalmatia print dress from spring 2005, its a size 2 (prob fit a 0 best) and is currently $175. Its such a great dress. If I could find the top or the dress in a 6 or 8 it would be heaven.

Mayle White peep toe sandals. These were a SAMPLE!! From the 2007 sample sale. They are a 39 (and run a bit big - could possibly work for Moya - I would ask the seller to measure the shoe)

Mayle Navy Bahia dress from Fall 2006 - I had this dress in a 4, it was a touch small and I have been chasing a 6 ever since.... its at $99.

Mayle cream linen + lace top from Spring 2003, its a great piece and its $49.

Mayle Bertie flats in cream in a 37 could be perfect for Yoon...and are currently at $98

Mayle: Almost The End

And for my next installment, here are some of my Mayle skirts from over the years. I have kept just these - having ebayed ones that don't fit or were never worn (an of course and trying to track them down!) Enjoy.

Marti's Mayle Archive X

and some more...

Marti's Mayle Archive III

I just reached my Flickr capacity for May already (who knew that 50 pictures was it?) so I am going to upload some other favorites here and then ADD some photos to the group in June.

Again, just some pieces from my closet that I love, not for sale so please don't ask (surprisingly some people have and I just hate disappointing by saying no) I have already pared down my closet and miss many of the pieces that no longer fit that I parted with. I can't part with anything else.

Floral Clogs!

I love these babies, I still want the black with gold stars and the python!

Mayle Sample Sale Booty PT III

Mayle Sample Sale Details!!!!!!!

SOOOO I just purchased the Momo jacket in the leopard print metallic. I CANNOT WAIT to get this piece next week when I am in NYC. Jane also made the announcement on the website today about what to expect. I am already having palpitations.....I have about 2K saved for the sale but now wonder do i need more? The dress Kazu is wearing is DIVINE, the clogs are coming in, Kama is wearing a COAT and oh thinking about the knits, the pieces that only Jane could re-create and re-imagine are making me feel so delighted, excited and not financially prepared ...what are your thoughts? what would you love to snag?

The Weather Outside Is FRIGHTFUL...

Today seemed like it was going to be bright and sunny, and after running a few errands but after hitting Cupcake Jones (Boston Cream for Max, Linzer Torte for me) we got stuck in a hail storm. I ran home the 4 short blocks but we got soaked. Of course 20 minutes later it was sunny, then rained and now its a cross between sun and rain. This weather is crazy! The weather is so telling in so many ways of different things going on like the 12.1% unemployment rate here in Oregon. Apparently there are only 3,000 jobs. Its a bit depressing and I feel like I may never go back to work. My NY unemployment ran out yesterday and I was able to file a new claim based on working for 3+ months last year (August -December). Fingers are crossed that I actually get the maximum amount. It will give me some cushion while I look for work (or freelance work) here in PDX.

In other news....

I finally heard back from Christina yesterday- she told me that I could exchange my dress, however I already got it altered and I honestly don't want to deal with the hassle, I would rather get a discount off another dress. I haven't heard back from her since our exchange, though she did say that a shipment was coming in on Thursday and she would be posting photos. I am not sure how i feel about this 1 - because I have been really good about saving for the sample sale (whenever that may be) and 2- I know that I will spend stupid money (unless the clogs come in - I would totally buy the clogs).

My replacement Chanel bag came today as well which I am super excited about - I also got $125 refund (no tax in Oregon!!!!) that made me happy and the money went into my sample sale savings fund.

I have been super tired and trying to sort out my various ailments (sinuses, gastro, dermatologist etc..). I go back to the ENT tomorrow afternoon and have fingers crossed that the polyps have shrunk. I am also having some odd moles looked at tomorrow morning.

Max is napping (doesn't feel well) I am going to let him rest for an hour so I can eat... more later.

A Few Small Things Make Me Smile

Because I am obsessed with research on the web, I m going to try a few things I read about to see what I can do about my polyps. One being taking some Zinc supplements.

I finally tried on the Paradiso Michaela dress after dinner, It fits well (though a bit big on top) I plan on wearing it to my Young Patron's event at PAM in two weeks, so i am going to take it in to get altered. Its a quick fix, something my favorite tailor at Splendid could do in an hour. I haven't tried on the black Jacquard yet, however, but I am sure its also fine. It is SMALL in the waist so I am glad that I did not buy inferno bird. I am also loving my braque skeleton lace belt. Its going to look great over my Melia dress.

Jon came home tonight with a new iPhone for me and I am starting to feel a bit better (definitely less disconnected from the world).