Top 5 Fantasy Bags: If Money Were Not an Obstacle
There are bags fit for Bag Snobs and then there are the bags even a Bag Snob cannot justify – as a Bag Snob value is a high priority when making a purchase. We can covet all we want, even salivate at the sight of some of these bags, but as realistic purchases? Not quite. … Continue reading “Top 5 Fantasy Bags: If Money Were Not an Obstacle”
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Bag: Instant Classic
Don’t you love it when Chanel gives us something new and invigorating? Their latest is a take on the classic flap bag and is sure to be an instant classic. Of course I’m a fan of the original, but this update from the Paris-Byzance collection is so much fresher and younger! Not to mention super-tactile. … Continue reading “Chanel Quilted Lambskin Bag: Instant Classic”
Designer Social’s April Giveaway – CHANEL!!
Congratulations to Kristen H., Milltown, NJ! Enjoy!!! We are sharing our love of the ultimate lux brand with yet another Chanel giveaway. That’s right, this month’s giveaway is an impeccable, vintage quilted chain-strap number, with estimated retail value of $1850, courtesy of Designer Social. Be a Designer Social Facebook fan by liking their page, as … Continue reading “Designer Social’s April Giveaway – CHANEL!!”
Chanel x The Away Project Limited Edition Tote
In France, football, or soccer as Americans call it, is taken very seriously. So is it any surprise that nation, known the world over for its cutting-edge fashion and design, has finally turned to some of its most iconic brands to participate in a unique project? Nike created a special jersey for the 11 players … Continue reading “Chanel x The Away Project Limited Edition Tote”
Magic Slippers
Anyone who has watched the online video of the 2011 Chanel Haute Couture show may have noted that each and every look was shown with flats. Of course, these are not your average round-toed ballet flat–though they are made from the heavy satin of a dancer’s slipper. The toe box is pointed and the straps … Continue reading “Magic Slippers”
Epiphanies while fondling a million-dollar coat
by Liza Powel O’Brien American soil lost its virginity this year, when the first-ever stateside showing of Chanel Haute Couture made quiet appearances in New York and Los Angeles. Used to be, viewings of authentic current couture garment samples required a ticket to Paris as price of entry–it seems the house might be hopeful that … Continue reading “Epiphanies while fondling a million-dollar coat”