Coco Cocoon’s Introduction to the World
I have mentioned Coco Cocoon in my previous posts (please read Chanel & Lily Allen - A BIG Hit or “No-No”) and that Lily Allen was the face of Chanel’s October launch of newly designed, reversible, nylon and lambskin bag collection. The fact that they hit the stores in the fall and present a new casual look for Chanel purses, has made its mark on many of us. We have always wanted something comfortable, easy to care for & fun for everyday wear. I think this bag collection wins by having all of the above & more.
It proves that Chanel can be very versatile & easy going. In my eyes, this collection is simple, chic & wins its prize for having “two bags in one” (reversible in two different colors). It is light weight and durable for weather when it snows and rains. I would not want my Classic Chanel 2.55 be exposed to any of harsh weather conditions, that’s where Cocoon comes into play.
Watch the Online Campaign Here: CHANEL Coco Cocoon & Lily Allen
Neiman Marcus Spring 2010 Accessories Preview
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- Dresses & Platform Shoe by Rodarte Spring 2010 Collection
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- A studded Balmain purse from the Spring 2010 Collection
I could not let it go unnoticed, that is why I decided to share this preview of Spring 2010 Accessories from Neiman Marcus. Current economic struggle, not only in the financial industry but also in retail, has made everybody work extra hard, especially designers who need to put an extra effort and try to create something new, fresh, eye-catching and extraordinary. I agree that most of the designers need to try hard to get in line with extravagant Rodarte, chis & hip Alexander Wang, breathtaking Balmain, newly reestablished YSL & of course, on top of them all is always classic Chanel. Neiman Marcus is one of the high end retail stores who is very picky about who they will display in their stores for the new Spring 2010 season therefore we might want to make a note of these fashion industry leaders.
View Slide Show from FWD Here: Neiman Marcus Spring 2010
Karl’s New Mag for Chanel Worthy Audience
I have noticed that lately stores and fashion designers have been into opening new blogs and online magazines for their customers. And now there are more & more hard copy magazines available for sale. Mostly are to let you know about fashion news, new designs and trends, basically connect with the public on the personal level. Trying to get a word out there while shoppers are in their homes stuck to their TVs and computers and not willing to go out shopping these days.
First, it was Forever 21 and H&M, and now even Karl has linked himself to the publishing world. He has created "31 Rue Cambon, the inaugural issue of the in-house Chanel magazine". It was named after the infamous address of Chanel’s apartment in Paris & her first boutique. Purple Magazine's Olivier Zahm has been overseeing this project and has given a word of approval to Karl. If you would like to purchase a copy, they will be available in all Chanel Boutiques. I am very interested to see its photography, read their articles and certain keep up with Karl's own upcoming trends.
“Pleasant Surprise” for Spring 2010
I was amazed when I opened this page and glanced at the fresh preview of CHANEL Spring season handbag collection 2010. This is something I would call a "pleasant surprise"! My favorite tweet, flowers and amazing color combination is all I asked of Karl Lagerfeld for years.
Thank you to PurseBlog to provide me with the first look. I am definitely starting to save some extra $$$ starting now since I would be spending a lot of time in the Chanel Boutique next season.
Images are courtesy of Style.com. Please visit PurseBlog to take a closer look at other handbags in this collection. I am Twitting about it as well... by the way, join my Twitter under KatyaUK!
“Less is better, simple & clean is more to win!”
Have you ever thought about what is your clothing say about you? They might be contemplating that they are in the unhappy state or might be arguing why you put that shirt with not matching pants or skirt. I believe that if you think of the ways to make your clothing happy and content, you can probably find the way to your own sense of style.
I tend to stick to my own quote which is "less is better, simple & clean is more to win!". What I mean by that is that simple black dress might be definitely a "winning look" among other pieces in my closet. It is easy to create a "clothing mess" but not easy to pull off the look of that "little black dress" like Coco Chanel once said. Nothing can replace simple black dress and it will never go out of style. I think Angelina Jolie will agree with me since she has worn this beautiful black gown which has a resemblance to Madame Gautreau's "Madame X" in her portrait by American painter John Singer Sargent.
Dermalogica to the Rescue
As we all know, women of our day are very concerned with the appearance of their skin. They are constantly searching for skin care and skin treatments which will help to improve their skin damages especially sun damage, stretch marks, cellulite and skin aging. How do you know which ingredients are healthy and which ones might have some unhealthy side effects?
I think it is important to check for details of the brand you are using (background, founder, customer reviews, etc.) and make sure that most of the ingredients are organic. In my understanding, most brands like Chanel, Lancome, Christian Dior are concentrated mainly on make-up, fragrances and other products & are not considered to be only a "skin care line".
I would prefer that products that I use on my skin are developed strictly by professionals who know every detail about skin cells, what is needed to maintain their healthy life and what will improve them significantly during their mature stage. One of my Top Picks is Dermalogica which was "founded in 1986 by The International Dermal Institute, Dermalogica shocked the beauty market by refusing to use artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, S.D. alcohol, lanolin or mineral oil, all of which were industry favorites due to their low cost, despite links to numerous skin problems that were well understood".
Dermalogica was picked by the readers of the most prestigious magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Madison, Cosmopolitan and The Australian Women’s Weekly to be 2009's Best of the Best Buys & Favorite Skin Care Line. How can you beat that? Here is the list some of my favorites which I strongly recommend to my readers:
1. dermalogica AGE smart antioxidant hydramist
2. dermalogica sheer tint moisture spf 15 in medium
3. dermalogica intensive eye repair
4. clean start smart mouth lip shine
**Shop Now** Dermalogica
Chanel No. 5 Vintage At Its Best
Polyvore has a great collection of Chanel Vintage clothing and accessories. It provides all the garment details as well as the originator contact meaning the stores and websites which can be your primary assistant in finding there expensive pieces. I think some of them are absolutely priceless and are not for sale.
If you search for any piece or planning to put an outfit together, you can create a great look and post it on Polyvore for everybody to see. What a great idea since you can totally share your taste and fashionista trend with everybody else on the planet.
My favorite look was the one with bright reds and always elegant blacks incorporated into a chic "Breakfast at Tiffany's" look by Arielle Goosenberth. Visit her page and have fun connecting to others who appreciate these rare Chanel Vintage pieces.
**Shop Now** Rare Vintage
***Happy Birthday to Karl Lagerfeld***
Karl on Vacation in Saint Tropez
Fashion designer is turning 76 years old today. Born on 10 September 1938, Hamburg, Germany, Karl has been brought up in the weathly family where his father was Swedish and his mother German. "He went to Paris in 1952, where he studied informally, with the ambition to be fashion designer, until he won a prize for a wool coat from the Wool Secretariat in 1954 (the same contest in which Yves Saint Laurent won an award for a dress)."
Karl Lagerfeld is one of the worlds most respected designers. He first worked at Pierre Balmain (1954-57), House of Patou (1958), Chloe (1959-78), Fendi (1965). Finally in 1983 he has started to design his own look for Chanel. When Coco Chanel died, Karl gained control over the company and has stayed there ever since and he is always surrounded by beauty not only women but men too.
Happy Birthday to Karl Lagerfeld!
Can you handle too much PINK?
PINK is my favorite color. Any color can make a huge difference in your life and actually affect your moods, feelings and emotions. Pink tends to make you happier and attract a lover into your life. WOW, that I didn’t know! This color in particular associated with "love, affection, warmth and compassion".
I tend to use a lot of pink colors in my make-up & accessories. You should think & try to find your own pink color which matches your features. You can hold a color against your skin and try to see which shade will bring out the most in you, I think my favorite one if CoCo Pink in CHANEL.
Some of the great Pinks of the season can be found in the following items which you can find online:
Essie Nail Polish #691 Flirty Fuchsia, $5.99
CK Calvin Klein Beauty Delicious Fusion Moisturizing Lip Color in Orchid Madness, $18
YSL Lip Color Tresor d' Afrique 5 Colour Harmony, $62
Bobbi Brown Blush in Peony, $22
One warning, please do not wear them all at once, you would need to mix & match with different colors to create a great look.
CoCo Chanel’s Famous Quotes of the Day
"A fashion that does not reach the streets is not a fashion."
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