Chanel

Dress Me Up: The Price of Fashion

source: fingertipslifestyle (WordPress)

Coco Chanel has been changing the face of fashion and giving new meaning to elegancy since 1913. Firetrap – founded 80 years later – has much more humble beginnings. It’s human nature to want what we can’t have – this is the appeal behind the fashion industry.

Published Sun, Nov 29

What I bought on Buy Nothing Day.

source: ourfriendben (WordPress)

So, okay, what did I buy on Black Friday, our Buy Nothing Day? Yes, I did indeed buy something. I bought two tickets to the marvelous movie “Coco Before Chanel,” about, obviously, the early life of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Not only did I want to see this gorgeous film, but I wanted to treat our T...

Published Sun, Nov 29

Coco Before Chanel

source: theflyingpingu (WordPress)

A women who doesn’t wear perfume has no future. Coco Chanel Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress. Coco Chanel Elegance is refusal. Coco Chanel Fashion fades, only style remains the same. Coco Chanel Fashion is made to become unfashionable. Coco Chanel

Published Wed, Nov 25

Coco Chanel Designs - How Her Style Was Born

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In 1915 Chanel opened another boutique in Biarritz. In the wartime France Biarritz was the place for those who profited and enjoyed le luxe. Located close to the Spanish border, this resort was made famous by royals from all over Europe. This enterprise made her successful beyond all expect...

Published Fri, Nov 20

Miu Miu Stage Bag: Snob or Slob?

source: The Bag Snob

Had Gabrielle Chanel (aka Coco) ran away with the circus instead of becoming a cabaret singer perhaps the Chanel classic flap bag would have resembled something like the Miu Miu Stage bags (Resort 2010) instead.  Yes yes, a little embellishment never hurt anyone but very large, very chea...

Published Thu, Nov 19

Vintage Chanel Pink Stone Bracelet - WGACA Vintage

source: ThisNext

It's jewelry from every fashionista's role model, Coco Chanel. From the vitange collection. Tags: bracelet, chanel, coco, couture, glam, gold, jewelry, pink, vintage, vogue Add to my wish list on ThisNext Recommend this on ThisNext Comment on this on ThisNext Permalink

Published Tue, Nov 17

Coco Chanel EDP

source: stidco (WordPress)

Coco by Chanel is a oriental spicy fragrance for women. Coco was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are coriander, grenade blossom, mandarin orange, peach, jasmine and bulgarian rose; middle notes are mimose, cloves, orange blossom, clover and ro...

Published Fri, Nov 13

The Year of the Cuff

source: Fashion Week Daily

When it comes to the iconic Fulco di Verdura bracelet designed for Coco Chanel in the 1930s, it will always be the year of the cuff. Tuesday evening guests were invited to amble through the Verdura showroom and peruse the resplendent jewelry cases in honor of Verdura’s 70th anniversary. Ind...

Published Thu, Oct 29