Archive for September, 2005

Calf Hair Tote

Another great carry all, this one is in black patent leather and white calf hair. What an exotic mix! This tote has a exterior pocket for sunglasses or perhaps your cell phone. Retail price is $1,490.00

Tue September 13th, 2005 by Mars
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Mademoiselle Purse

 
Carried by Coco herself in the 1960’s, she quilted her bag with vertical quilting lines for a sleek and modern, yet sophisticated look. You too can now carry a purse like Coco’s as a shoulder bag, clutch or wallet. Black shown here retails for $2,195.00. Purse is also available in celadon green.

Tue September 13th, 2005 by Mars
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Chanel Sunglasses - 5094

Large logo’s on sunglasses growing a little tiring? Try these out for size. Chanel’s 5094 sunglasses have a classic vintage shape. You gather brand identity from the side quilting and not oversized monograms.

Fri September 9th, 2005 by Mars
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Motorcycle bag

Let this be the Chanel alternative to the over hyped up Balenciaga motorcycle bags. It comes in gray/black/white flower pattern tweed or black leather and has a very edgy triple chain strap with leather shoulder piece. Slouchy with a bit of a 1980’s look, this is a pretty cool piece for Chanel. Tweed purse is […]

Fri September 9th, 2005 by Mars
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Fur Handbags

If fur is your thing, there is many choices to meet your desires this Winter.
 
 
1. Soft grey rabbit fur purse has a buckle closure for a sporty look. Bring this with you snow-boarding and you’ll definitely be the pinnacle of style. Measurements are 9.5 x 6 x 2 inches. 2. Lilac rabbit fur paired up […]

Mon September 5th, 2005 by Mars
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Quotes On Fashion From Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

“Why am I so determined to put the shoulder where it belongs? Women have very round shoulders that push forward slightly; this touches me and I say: ‘One must not hide that!’ Then someone tells you: ‘The shoulder is on the back’. I have never seen women with shoulders on their backs.”

Fri September 2nd, 2005 by Mars
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Star Quilted Handbag

The mammoth 802 paged September Vogue has a little blurb on this cute red lambskin Chanel purse. It is quilted, but with crosses between the quilts giving the effect of stars. It pinches shut at the top with a mademoiselle clasp. As you can see here, it retails for $1545.

Thu September 1st, 2005 by Mars
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