Chanel Classic Bag In Galuchat and Jewelry-set Strass
I’m just doing a little birthday shopping for myself. It’s my birthday this week, and it is a big one. Can’t tell you exactly but you can guess cuz you know it ain’t 30! I want something big and important – like uhh…. a new car, a vacation home, a one year membership to JetSuite … Continue reading “Chanel Classic Bag In Galuchat and Jewelry-set Strass”
Chanel Pre-Fall 2011
Art Deco can easily verge on tackiness–but not when it’s Chanel‘s take on the glamorous period. For its annual Metiers d’Art pre-fall show, Karl Lagerfeld turned to the region of Istanbul and deemed his rich collection “Paris-Byzance” after Coco Chanel’s love of exquisite Byzantine-style stonework jewelry. That rich notion translated beautifully into the bags that … Continue reading “Chanel Pre-Fall 2011”
Blake Lively: Face of Chanel’s Mademoiselle Bag Line
After much speculation, it’s finally been confirmed: “Gossip Girl” starlet Blake Lively will serve as Karl Lagerfeld’s muse for Chanel’s new Mademoiselle handbag collection. Lagerfeld shot Lively at Chanel’s famed Rue Cambon salon for a series of ads that will debut in April. As for the bag Lively will be sporting–no doubt in real life … Continue reading “Blake Lively: Face of Chanel’s Mademoiselle Bag Line”
Chanel “Chain Me” Wedge
For those wanting an alternative to the Christian Louboutin nude wedge, might I suggest this Chanel number. With no CC logo in sight, Chanel instead has installed its iconic, yet discreet, chain detail along the base of the wedge. Yes, it’ll probably get dirty quickly–and will the metal rust if exposed to the elements?–but in … Continue reading “Chanel “Chain Me” Wedge”
Chanel Stoned Jewel Thong
Ladies, summer can’t come soon enough for these babies to make their debut from Malibu to the Hamptons. Chanel’s shoes may often be too trendy for most, but their ballet flats and thong sandals are always classic and timeless. To wit, I love these stoned jewel thongs. The simple metallic silver frame means they’ll universally … Continue reading “Chanel Stoned Jewel Thong”
Chanel Spring 2011 Bags
Despite a rainstorm that pelted guests, editors would never miss an appointment to see Chanel’s newest offerings. There were plenty of goodies to ogle over once warm and dry. The blue-and-red bag based on the classic 2.55 bag immediately caught my eye; its lion’s head with a built-in clasp that opens in its mouth was … Continue reading “Chanel Spring 2011 Bags”