I‘d describe myself as a classic kind of girl. I prefer chocolate ice cream over Cherry Garcia …Burberry over Balmain…sensible pumps over 6 inch platforms. Classic items with sophistication and fashion staying power get me all excited. I love the idea that I could own something for the rest of my life without it going out of style. So it should come as no surprise that I love love love Chanel handbags. And when I say Chanel ha…
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http://nymag.feedroom.com/linking/index.jsp?skin=oneclipe&fr_story=ba9970bf4156b6c8312bbcde31fa25e8e7497fc6&rf=ev&hl=true Video: Inside the Chanel Mobile Art Exhibit! New York Magazine’s “The Cut” blog has a cool video on the Chanel Mobile Art Exhibit happening right now in NYC. For those of us that can’t make it out to NY to see it for ourselves, this gives a fun little tour. …
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The name Coco Chanel is usually tied to tweed jackets and quilted handbags, but to me, she’s my favorite tomboy. When I pulled this cardigan out from under a pile at the Banana Republic Factory store, my first thought was, “it’s so Coco!” This cardigan has a menswear feel to it with it’s length, slouch, pockets, and contrast details. Black and white (and cream in this case) is a palette that Coco famously wore ofte…
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I am so excited for this! From The Cut. …
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…sive? Majorca pearls are fake! They are man-made from glass. As for why they’re so expensive…I’m not sure. I would never pay money for Majorca fake pearls when I can buy real freshwater pearls for way less. Chanel pearls…what are they? And why are they so expensive? Chanel pearls are fake! They are glass, and also super expensive. Coco Chanel was actually known for wearing fake pearl necklaces mixed with real ones. The on…
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Jacket – Diane von Furstenberg Roccoco jacket, size 0 (in white) Top – H&M, size xs Jeans – Paige Blue Heights 14″ skinny, size 23 (hemmed) Shoes – Cole Haan Carma suede pumps, size 5 Handbag – Chanel medium flap, fall 2009 – added to help determine jacket chic-ness As a petite gal, I tend to get stuck on the same few brands, and would love a little variety to my wardrobe every now and then. I’m not saying there&#…
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Theory Amanda B. Blazer, size 00 :: H&M long-sleeved t-shirt, size 2 :: Paige Blue Heights skinnies, size 23 (hemmed) :: Chanel M/L Classic Flap Handbag :: Manolo Blahnik tweed pumps, size 34.5 :: Ann Taylor Perfect Patent belt, size xs :: Pocket Square from Italy :: Daisy Knights studded ring (also in sterling silver) :: Gold-dipped pine cone pendant I felt at home and happy in this outfit, and realized it was made just by tossing on a few…
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