Alice Liddell Photographed by Lewis Carroll 1858

Nathan Haines 'Live at Ronnie Scotts' August 2011

Vanessa Freeman, Leon Stenning, Mike Patto (in the gorgeous T-shirt he wears just to aggravate me - however I actually quite liked this one!) Nathan Haines

Patrick Forge, Roy the Roach, Nathan Haines back stage after an amazing gig - happy happy

Mum's cool shoes

Hotel Grande Ecoles - our little home in Paris for some of our stay

This hotel is fabulous. Right in the heart of St Germain but you feel like you are much more secluded, you even have your own french doors onto your own little garden, what a rare find for Paris! No TV or mini bar etc - silly things you pay extra for and never use. Great room rates too...yipee!! http://www.hotel-grandes-ecoles.com/

Ok ok I am nice and I let you in on our little Parisian secret

Our courtesy car picking us up from our hotel to take us on the two hour journey to Rheims - the first hour was just to get out of central Paris! And we complain about traffic in Auckland.... Anyway... flash aye!!! ha ha

Entering the underground Veuve Clicquot cavé in Rheims

Thanks Veuve Clicqout for our private tasting and fabulous lunch

My new front door bell

Breakfast in Rheims

Inspirational Portraits

Is this one of Mikey Havoc's ancestors?

Goult France - a very early misty morning

Sault

Iconic Togo Chair by Michael Ducaroy 1973 for Ligne Roset - This one is a limited edition with Kenzo fabric and yes we have had one in our boutique window!!! YEAH HAAAA I want to sit on it all day....

REPETTO

My husband just got himself these sexy Repetto shoes.. thanks Jaimie Boutique - we do love Serge Gainsbourg and any man who channels him!!!!!

We have the Serge shoe in GIRLS sizes too!!! Here is a sneak peak at some of our amazing new styles in store now.

Michael loafer is back and bad

Ohhhh More to follow of my photos from my journeys and exciting tales of Jaimie Boutique! It's that time of year with all the new yummy things in store, just in time for christmas!!!! Come in come in and see us xxxx

Here is a sneak peak at Jaimie Autumn Winter 2011.. take a look at our website for the whole look book! The collection is in the boutique as we speak and selling out fast! Yeow!

On another note.. random things

Jane Mansfield does Playboy!

I just had to show you this pic below as it is my mama as a little flower girl in 1953 . I love the way my grandmother or grandfather has written 'Our wee pet' down along the bottom

Ok OK.. a sneak peek at a few wedding shots

Do it yourself Bouquet (I made it myself with the help of some wonderful loved ones)

Bouquet inspiration

General make up inspiration along with a load more!

Repetto's Michael Loafer

Celebrating the anniversary of the Diana Camera- Lomo asked 10 local artists to customize a camera to go on a world tour, I was one of them! Get on the lomo website and the UNseeN Magazine link too!

Here is another link to the Diana World Tour.. yes they must have loved my bug to do a close up!!

We can't wait for these Schmid Sneakers to be on our footsies.. in store any day now...

Come on guys! You can go strait to our facebook at the top of this page! Like us if you have not already and you could be the winner!

More soon I promise!

Ok ok.. I'm sorry it has been so long! I am still alive, just very very busy.. making beautiful clothes! Check out a sneak peak of the new Jaimie Spring Summer look books, instore now!!

and I seem to be playing this song all the time at the moment. I mean it.. at least three times a day I'm crazy on it! I have the extended 8 minute version on vinyl but I did find this version to share...

PF FLYERS! I have been trying to get my hands on these puppies for the Boutique for sooooo long! Now we have!!! YUH YUH!

MMMmmmmm but which colour??? I think a times two of the same item purchase is in need..

WHITE

NAVY BLUE

NATURAL

KHAKI or 'Forest Green'

mmmm New Vivienne Westwood ANGLOMANIA in store now!!!!!

OK gotta go.. more soon.. I will be more on to it!! xxxx

Ok.. so I have been a little busy lately and have just got my A into G to get you more Japan photo's . I have decided to add a few but also mix it up with more general cool stuff.. now that summer surely can't be far I am getting excited!

Miss Arry and I. KYOTO. Check out my Jaimie 'Hermes' dress.. oh yes. The best hot weather companion and looks so chic.

The little blue man.. so helpful

The little orange man.... equally as helpful

Ok PIANO BAR. Shibuya. Tokyo. The cutest craziest little bar. A must see when in Tokyo

This is Shuya and Jo. Shuya is one half of 'KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE' . His club The Room is also a must attend venue in Shibuya Tokyo. Nathan played here first in 2000, then again on this trip. Fab!

This is me after a hard day in the heat pounding the pavement. We are on our way to a much deserved glass of plonk at Piano bar! I thought you should see me wearing the summer samples for Jaimie Spring summer 2010. YES THEY WERE AMAZING!!! Cotton voile Joey Blouse and silk Northern pant. They held up under the strain of the heat and the non glamourous busy schedule. I think they still look pretty fab!!! The clothes however not me. Ha ha

Guy Bourdin.... LOVE. ok not Japanese I know.

Oh Norma....

NORMA KAMALI is such a fav... if only it we had enough peeps in NZ who would buy it! Jaimie Boutique would love love love it!

Don't you agree????

Vivienne Westwood heels I sooooooo want this summer...

I also found these great shots of original Westwood Rocking horse shoes the other day on a Japanese website! I thought I should share with you their glory....

BRING ON SUMMER! Standard Issues fab new bikini arriving at Jaimie Boutique in the next couple of weeks! Three great colours to choose from.

Richard Brimmer 'Portraits' exhibit. Now on at the National Portrait Gallery Wellington.

Me and my awesome mum Di

Oh boy I love this... it is a much desired idea that Richard followed up. Shot of course at our fav little beach. Thorne bay . Takapuna.

Obviously this is not one of Richards shots.. but it is funny.

Thats it for now... gotta go. Busy busy! Jaimie goes wholesale next winter and we sell in a couple of weeks!!! Watch this space!!!!

Kyoto Dreaming

Have any of you been privileged to be a part of a VERY traditional Japanese wedding?????????

Miss Arry having her Obi-wan-kenobi put on- see the complete Star Wars reference in all things Japanese!

Midori's second outfit

The Beautiful bride

My turn, yes I had the full experience. OF COURSE!!!!

Blonde Geisha

The happy couple - Brent and Midori Nicholas

The Nihonshu ceremony - a favourite of myself and nathan's.

Speaking of Nihonshu, the website www.tokyoliquor.co.nz is a great place to start when looking for the perfect Japanese Sake. They select not only the most loved brands in japan, but also the rare and premium sakes and import them to NZ every month!
I must say when I am not drinking my other Fav drop (Taittinger) Nihonshu is my FAVOURITE!!!!!

Japan's most famous actor Toshiro Mifune as wandering Samurai "Sanjuro" in a film of the same name by equally fabled director Akira Kurosawa

"Sanjuro" directly translates as cherry blossom. I love cherry blossoms!!!!

Nathan's 'Sanjuro' impression.

In true Samurai style Mifune's nameless character chose the first thing he saw out the window when asked his name - hence the title of Kurosawa's film. This nameless wandering character with no lord to longer serve was largely copied by directors and actors such as Clint Eastwood, Steven Speilberg and George Lucas - just check out any 70's western!

Ok a little shop stuff now... check out my glorious bag... Hand made in Kyoto by AYANOKOJIROHO. So cool and exclusive to Jaimie Boutique of course! There are many shapes and different cool colours!

Original Samurai

Nathan Haines rather scared in an original samurai shop KYOTO - JAPAN

Ok.. so I know I have gone a little crazy on Japan but can you blame me?????? Part two next week!!!!! xoxoxoxoxox

Vivienne Westwood...mmm....

Oh my lord.. we only have a few left in the Boutique.. hurry. They are on serious sale. Crazily. Are NZer's just that safe??????

Lets just eat cakes

And listen to great music!

Miles Davis and Juliette Greco

Lovers in Paris in the 50's

And drive nice cars...

Coco Chanel is alive - and she cleans windows!

Kim Novak

I took this photo whilst watching one of my favourite films. 'Vertigo' Alfred Hitchcock. I'm sure you all know it and love it too? I have many great shots. Some I will enlarge and have framed. They are that glorious! ha! I will post the series at some point in the future!

Midori and Ruby

Two of our favourite girls, feeling chuffed after a gorgeous purchase or three!

Midori is getting married to the wonderful Brent next week in Kyoto, Japan. I will be attending. Watch this space for Japan inspiration information!

Oh.. and a sneaky peak of the gorgeous Sara in Jaimie at the Jaimie Boutique VIP Evening... more to follow.

Nath

Cannonball Adderley feat. Miles Davis "Autumn Leaves" 1958

Nathan Haines - 'PATHWAY' Featuring Kevin Mark Trail

I had the privilege off having a little time to watch this video in action.. I took a few shots. The boys are looking smart with thanks to our good friend Marki and his lovely lady Z and daughter Kingi (KK), from Wunderkammer 76a Ponsonby Rd. Auckland. NZ. 'The chamber of curious items'. Yes indeed! xoxox