Archive for August, 2005

Tweed Satchel

Try this one out for size, Chanel’s tweed satchel. Roomy enough to fit a reading book or your latest knitting project, you can sling the large black chain strap over your shoulder and go. Chain strap is very large and has the classic Chanel chain and leather strap woven between it’s links. This satchel is […]

Fri August 19th, 2005 by Mars
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W Loves Kirsten Dunst In Chanel

 
Kirsten Dunst spent spring in Versailles—home of the 18th-century French monarchy—as the lead in Sofia Coppola’s upcoming Marie Antoinette movie. She sat down with W writer Jessica Kerwin for an interview. She showed off original Lagerfeld sketches of her last Oscar gown. With talk heavily on France, W played dress up, showing us Kirsten in […]

Thu August 18th, 2005 by Mars
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Quotes On Fashion From Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

“I love luxury. And luxury lies not in richness and ornateness but in the absence of vulgarity. Vulgarity is the ugliest word in our language. I stay in the game to fight it.”

Wed August 17th, 2005 by Mars
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Most Coveted Pearl Broach

Paris-Toyko collection brings us this stunning broach for fall. This broach is covered in baroque pearls, perfect for the Renaissance trend that is flowing through fashion this coming season. Approximately two and a half inches, this would be beautiful on the velvet lapel of a coat. Priced at $910, this is a small sum […]

Tue August 16th, 2005 by Mars
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Chanel No. 5 - A Timeless Classic

 
Chanel No. 5 is the timeless perfume that many women swear by. Created in 1921, the perfume has always come in a very simple art deco bottle. Coco Chanel wanted the bottle to take backstage, making the perfume itself the enigma and focus. No. 5 is made just as it was eighty four years ago. […]

Mon August 15th, 2005 by Mars
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2.55 Re-issue Lust

 
Don’t say you haven’t been put on the wait list for the Fall season 2.55 re-issue YET!? What are you thinking?! Look at how beautiful the gray re-issue compliments jeans and also looks so well with pink. Play up outfits with arty contrast wearing a white re-issue making a gorgeous silhouette against black or gray […]

Sat August 13th, 2005 by Mars
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Quotes On Fashion From Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

“There are people who have money and people who are rich.”

Fri August 12th, 2005 by Mars
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Walk This Way

  
(1)Paris-Tokyo collection has brought us these beautiful satin and velvet evening shoes. Subtle ruffle tucks give the shoe a composed sense of grander and elegance. (2) Mod is in this fall with nods to Twiggy, Eddie Sedwick, and Penelope Tree. Dig these calf length go-go boots with flirty short skirts and dresses. They are flat, […]

Thu August 11th, 2005 by Mars
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Quotes On Fashion From Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

“Luxury is what can not be seen.”

Thu August 11th, 2005 by Mars
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Crescent Moon Purse

Grey isn’t so gloomy with the Fall season Chanel purses. Check out the roomy Crescent Moon retailing at $1695. It also is available in beige & black.

Wed August 10th, 2005 by Mars
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