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Chanel Soho Boutique Exclusives

Karl Lagerfeld loves to commemorate a moment, and what better happenstance than the reopening of Chanel’s groundbreaking Soho store? A python peep toe pump and python ballerina flat are among the Soho exclusive shoes that will launch when the store officially opens on Friday. The iconic ballet flat is re-imagined in red or iridescent grey … Continue reading “Chanel Soho Boutique Exclusives”

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Chanel Weekend Motorcycle Boot

It’s like Doc Martens meets UGG boots – but with a chic twist. This Chanel motorcycle boot has some serious attitude despite being pretty subtle in design. I love the quilted pattern applied to the leg of the boot while the foot part rests smooth with a traction heel. Fashioned in nylon and calfskin, it’s both durable and stylish.

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Chanel Double Flap Top Handle/Shoulder Strap Bag

How adorable is this Chanel bag? It’s very rare that I like a classic quilted Chanel bag beyond the timeless 2.55–so you can imagine my delight when I spied this jewel in the Chanel preview. It reminds me of that trend back in the late Nineties when women, particularly in Washington D.C. for some reason, … Continue reading “Chanel Double Flap Top Handle/Shoulder Strap Bag”

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Chanel Snow Boot with Ice Block Heel

I know there’s going to be a clientele for this boot, but to me it screams “fashion victim.” It’ll undoubtedly keep your feet warm this winter, but careful outfit planning is necessary to wear boots this ostentatious. I loved Karl Lagerfeld’s ice-themed fall collection (the ice cube-shaped handbags are divine), but there were a few … Continue reading “Chanel Snow Boot with Ice Block Heel”

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Chanel Fall 2010 Cocoon Bags

Now that Chanel has permanently added the Cocoon collection to its lineup of bags, they’re finally experimenting with some unique fabrications and color combinations for fall. First up is this STUNNING Coco Cocoon bowling bag: it’s based on the premise of the classic bowler’s shape but fashioned in waxed soft alligator with leather trim and … Continue reading “Chanel Fall 2010 Cocoon Bags”

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Shoe Snob of the Week: Stylist, Lori Goldstein

Lori Goldstein’s shoe collection (go to jump page for list of designers) Lori Goldstein (wearing Lanvin dress and Jimmy Choo in this picture) is a world renown stylist and a Shoe Snob. She has styled photo shoots with Steven Meisel and Annie Leibovitz and is backstage doing her magic at runway shows for Versace, Vera … Continue reading “Shoe Snob of the Week: Stylist, Lori Goldstein”

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