COCO MADEMOISELLE

Keira Knightley è la testimonial COCO MADEMOISELLE e penso che lei è molto bella. Mi piace come attrice, ma soprattutto mi piace per la sua purezza e semplicità.Ecco perché lei è assolutamente perfetto per questo ruolo ... Lei è così ... CHANEL.

Keira Knightley is the COCO MADEMOISELLE testimonial and I think she is very beautiful. I like her as an actress but especially I like her for her purity and semplicity. That's why she's absolutely perfect for this role...She's so...CHANEL.

Blake Lively for Chanel adv

As we said for a long time and as I anticipated in the post about the adv campaign for spring / summer (here), here we are in front of reality. Many of us women will be jealous, but Blake Lively is the new star of the Chanel campaign, as well as undisputed muse of Karl Lagerfeld .. here are the shots!

Come si diceva da tempo e come io stessa vi avevo anticipato nel post riguardante le campagne pubblicitarie per la primavera/estate (qui), eccoci arrivati di fronte alla realtà. Molte tra noi donne saranno gelose, ma Blake Lively è la nuova protagonista della campagna Chanel, nonchè musa indiscussa di Karl Lagerfeld..ecco qui gli scatti!

First look at the haute couture (PARIS fashion week)

Parigi fashion week is started and I must talk about the first fashion shows!

I want to start from Armani, Chanel, Dior...and some others!

The haute couture always fascinates me because it seems so unreachable and unattainable. One of those things that you can look but you're afraid to touch.

Something that you looks with admiration because it seems not to be equal to it. 

Haute couture is creative, exaggerated, amazing...it's really a dream!

Armani delights us presenting a fabulous collection based on iridescences and metallic colors. He plays with lights and unusual shapes and he gives the final touch with orbital hats; and he doesn't forget to insert colors such as fuxia, green and red!

Karl Lagerfeld chooses to make classics Chanel pieces contemporary, matching leather pants to tweed tailleur. He inserts swarosky crystals and, as usual, he has a preference for black and white; shapes are linear and simple. Dior fashion show opened in red and ended in white but believe me, colors and shapes are once again to boss the show! Drapes, silk and tulle are the protagonists and the ways to make a chiaroscuro effect. Givenchy makes pin on white and long size dresses, combining them with garish hats. What about Maison Martin Margiela creations? They're incredibly unusual...a mix of bright colors and materials which make us joyful! (I'm really in love with the jumpsuit! Colors are scaled-down and the special decoration on the neck makes me crazy!). I've been impressed by the collection of Alexandre Vauthier because, dispite its semplicity and basic colors, I like the creations in the shapes (I'm a lover of shoulder squared), in high-waisted gold belts and in bright colors and materials of the long dresses.

We're just at the beginning, what do you think for now?

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s/s 2011 campaign (2)

Ermanno Scervino s/s 2011 campaign by Francesco Carrozzini (Theodora Richards)

Another roundup of the spring/summer adv of the most famous brands!

Which one do you prefer?

I like Chanel one, but also the campaign of Dior because it reminds me of an old photo of a pin-up (not for clothes!). It's curious the total white choice of Givenchy! Let me know!

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s/s 2011 campaign

Sisley s/s 2011 campaign by Terry Richardson

Fun and seriousness, monochrome and colors.

Different moods, different inspirations, different results.

A roundup of previews of spring/summer 2011 campaigns. Enjoy!

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clothes or paintings?

Read more to see the true colors of these four creations

In one of the recent post I told you it was wonderful to see the colors on the runaways and now I'm here to show you what I was talking about!

Autumn/ winter fashion and winter itself are dark and frozen and there're few designers who dare to color in this season, while spring/summer season bring freshness and happiness and the collections surely don't hide it! In this s/s 2011 color is everywhere, even the designers devoted to black and white have left their creations are colorful, almost like paintings! And we can definitely say, if you observe all the collections, that the leading color of the next season will be absolutely hot orange, but also shades of red and blue still persist on the catwalks.

Chanel, Gucci, Burberry, Prada, Vuitton, lovers of basic colors, offer a touch of color, remaining in their typical style...a feast for my eyes!

And I hope a feast for your eyes too :)

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Fashion Icon: Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger is an actress from Germany and she has become famous thank to his role as Helena in Troy. She's also a fashion model and it can explain why she have a so huge dress sense!

I have always admired she because of her pure beauty and looking at the photos I could see that her ways to dress are a reflection of her simplicity. She probably knows how much she's beautiful and so she can wear any type of cloth because she'll seem always gorgeous! I adore her way to wear Chanel bag as a shoulder bag because I find it elegant but at the same time casual. She loves menswear and comfy clothes and she takes very little to be chic even in the most unthinkable moments of the day.

Finally I noted that she plays with her hair, changing often hairstyle wearing plaits or chignons.

In a word: AMAZING!

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Freaky like me (most unique bags)

Lulu Guinness

Here I am, as anticipated, to speak about the most unusual and unique handbags/clutches in my opinion. I did a long research to find the best and I selected the ones that touched my heart at first sight. Surely there will be others that I could not find, but in the meantime let's enjoy these...I'd like to have them all!
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handbags/clutches from 2011 collections

Chanel S/S 2011

Good morning everyone!

Handbags and clutches are two of my favourite accessories, but unfortunately I can't use it very often. Anyway I wish I could have lots of them because I like them very very very much, especially the strangest ones! In fact I'll publish soon a post in which I'll show you the most unique items even from the past, according to my taste!

Meanwhile here are some pictures from spring/summer 2011 collection!

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pre-fall Chanel

Hello everybody!

After the croisière 2011 (if you haven’t seen the show click here because it’s amazing, I loved it!) Karl Lagerfeld presents the Chanel pre-fall collection 2011, named Paris-Byzance (here the video of the show). The Rue Cambon atelier has been transformed into an ancient city, decorated with gold, brown and oriental colors, which are at the base of the collection itself! The inserts of violet, red and blue, give the collection a very chic touch! They have took care of the accessories and even classics ones are been revisited, adding charms, stones and, like each Chanel collection who deserves respect, PEARLS! 

Karl Lagerfeld doesn't miss a shot!
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Chanel Paris Fashion Week - Fall/Winter 2011

Chanel's Fall Winter 2010/2011 Show was amazing, with the models walking on the runway alongside an iceberg. And it was not just any iceberg, Karl Lagerfeld imported a 265-ton iceberg from the northern reaches of Sweden to Paris' Grand Palais to creating an expensive and highly elaborate set especially for the show.

The theme of the collection was the global warming or ‘the global cooling’ as Karl Lagerfeld called it.
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Chanel Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Collection at Paris Fashion Week

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The other great thing about the show was, all the fur used the whole Autumn/Winter collection was faux, right down to those monstrous snow boots. We love when a designer spares animal cruelty.

We want to see Karl Lagerfield design a great non-leather accessories collection next.


Like always, the collection was amazing feminine and classy. Accessories were perfect. Jewelry was very similar to little pieces of ice, sparkling and mysterious.
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Pastels Dominating Spring Catwalks: Paris Fashion Week

At Paris Fashion Week 2010 pastels and nudes were reigning the runways.

Pastels and Nudes were a rage on the runways, from Armani to Chanel to Burberry, to Giles everyone incorporated pastels in their collection. The soft shades look very feminine, romantic and chic. Nudes have been popular for quite some time now, and this spring they've become a must have for every wardrobe.
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For the first time in his career, Karl Lagerfeld stepped out of his favourite black and navy fever and instead embraced soft pastel shades for his Spring 2010 collection. The collection described as ‘neon baroque’ gives the impression of chic, elegance and sophistication.

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Chanel's Haute Couture

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Chanel Spring 2010 show at le Grand Palais

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Elie Saab embraced the nude and pastels in his collection. The nude shade of the dress complements its delicate fabrics and show off the skills of the couturiers.

Armani also displayed the pastel trend in its collection. Its unique bubble wrap dress made quite a wave.

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Elie Saab (right) and Armani Prive bubble dress (left)

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‘Quantum of Solace’ Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko looked absolutely stylish at the Paris Fashion Week 2010 wearing 'the pastel trend'. She wore a cream dress with black T-bar pumps and a black clutch at the Elie Saab Fashion Show. She kept the look minimal and stylish, her natural makeup accentuated her beauty and her hairdo was simple and stylish.
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Olga Kurylenko in pastel at Elie Saab Show

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Coco Before Chanel - get Chanel Chic

With the release of the movie Coco Beore Chanel, Coco Chanel's iconic style is back on the fashion radar. Coco Chanel’s fashion-style is a symbol of traditional elegance. Her designs are classics and emanate minimilistic chic - timeless and tasteful is what her style is.
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She was the one who gave birth to the most stylist and versatile 'Little Black Dress' and she is supposed to be the inventor of fashion jewellery. She liked to mix imitation jewels with real jewels and often combined massive amounts with sportswear. She never overloaded her clothes with useless details.

To get her covetable style think LBD, quilted bags, classic jacket, cardigan, pearls.

Look 1 - Little Black Dress

- Black Pleat Dress for £120 from Austin Reed
- Chanel Crystal Rose Necklace for $284
- Quilted Cream Clutch for £18 from Miss Selfridge

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Look 2 - Cardigan

You can exude Chanel's style by wearing a cardigan with contrasting trims or a smart tweed cardi. You can wear it with a string of pearls and a pair of heels for a sophisticated look, or pair with jeans to smarten up a causal look.

1. Contrast cardigan for £29 from Mango
2. Tweed Jacket for £49 from Promod
3. Highgate Cardigan for £65 by Elizabeth Lau from koodos
4. Black and White Cardigan for £29.5 from Marks and Spencer
5. Navy and Cream Cardigan for £35 from Miss Selfridge


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Celebrity Watch - The Chic Looks

Audrey Tautou - Classic yet Modern
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Audrey Tautou at Coco Avant Chanel Rome Premiere

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Audrey Tautou, the French Actress who starred in the movie The Da Vinci Code, looks effortless chic at the Coco Avant Chanel Rome Premiere in her demure navy, black and white cutout dress. The silhouette of her dress looks very classy yet modern evoking innocence and youth. The black belt tied on her small waist looks absolutely gorgeous. Love her style. This French lady is also the new face of the iconic Chanel No. 5 Perfume.
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Isn't she looking much younger and fresh post The Da Vinci Code? Pretty and Lovely comes to my mind looking at her recent pictures. I even liked her in the Vinci movie, and her accent was so cute. What say?
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Camilla Belle

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Camilla Belle

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Camilla Belle, the 22-year old American Actress who starred in the movie 10,000 BC, looked absolutely stunning and chic in a white polka-dot minidress at the luncheon of recently opened Gucci store in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The stylish actress was head-to-toe clad in Gucci for the brand's launch. She cinched the waist of her chic dress with a wide patent belt, paired it with a matching black python clutch, accessorised it with Gucci black PVD twirl watch with black diamonds and added a pop of colour to her black and white ensemble with cherry-red Sofia pumps fom Gucci's Cruise 2009 Collection. Her look reminds me of Demi Moore in polka dot (navy) dress matched with red pumps atBerlin Film Festival, click here to view pictures.
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Polka dots are hot this season. They are so girly, flirty and perfect choice for spring/summer. I am absolutely loving the way Camilla has pulled the look together. You like? Leave you comments.
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Camilla Belle at Gucci Store Launch Bash in Brazil
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Later in the evening, she changed in a dazzling aqua-beaded cowl-neck blouse with embellished skirt (again all Gucci). This look is the same a presented on the runay from Gucci Fall 2009 Collection minus the shoes. Though I don't care for the dress much, esp the skirt, but Camilla is looking absolutely stunning.
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This girl seems to be a Gucci fan, she even wore Gucci at the premiere of her movie 10,000 B.C. Well, if I were to choose the brand ambassador for Gucci, Camill Belle would be my first choice.
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Julia Roberts - The Pretty Woman
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Julia Roberts at the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 36th Gala in New York City

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This pretty woman is looking absolutely stunning in this chic white cocktail sheath by Dolce and Gabbana, which she topped off with a classic black cardigan (from D&G). Her tussled blonde locks and soft understated makeup adds style and chic to her look. I totally love this gorgeous lady and love her movies too.

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Victoria Beckham - The Classic Look

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Victoria Beckham catching a Flight at Heathrow, London

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Talking of chic and not mentioning Victoria Beckham would be a shame. Victoria Beckham, the 35 years old fashionista, is famous for her chic and classy style. The lady is always immaculately dressed, even if she's just coming out from a long haul flight. In the above picure (photographed at Heathrow International Airport) she is dressed to her best in a pair of skinny jeans, a black V-neck blouse, a chic black jacket with emphasized shoulders and her favourite Hermes Bag.
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Victoria Beckham is one loyal Hermes customer, she loves all things Hermes and Hermes bags are her fav for travelling. She is rarely not spotted in Hermes while travelling. I’ve always agreed that a handbag completes the outfit, and Victoria’s choice in bags does this well.
If you would notice the picture closely, you'll see that Posh was wearing flats inside the Heathrow Airport while coming out of the terminal, but while getting out from the airport she switched to a pair of stilettos. Well the lady has some fetish for stilettos.

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Victoria Beckham at LA International Airport

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Another airport look of Victoria Beckham at LAX, Los Angeles International Airport. She's looking impeccable as ever in the black satin tunic paired with black tights, YSL pumps, an oversized bag (am surprised this time its not Hermes) and a gold Rolex Watch.

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I really like her style - classy and chic, something that never goes out of fashion. Black is her favourite pick, mine too. You can almost never go wrong with Black.
'Victoria on what it takes to look fabulous like her: "Whether you've got £20 to spend in Top Shop or £2,000 to spend at Gucci, looking good isn't about money, it's about style - and style never goes out of fashion." ' (Source).

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Check out more pictures of Posh, dressed up for the airport. One thing common in all her Airport Ensembles, below, is chic and impeccability.

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(I had been thinking of writing a post on how to dress for the airport/travel in style, but for now we'll do with the below pictures of Posh)

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Do you like Victoria Beckham's style?

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Waist Cinching Belt

Spotted Sandra Bullock (Update 26 July 2009), Bipasha and Sonam in a simple, stylish dress with waist-cinching belt. They are looking very feminine, pretty and classy. The dresses are ultra-feminine and stylish.
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Fitted waists look very stylish and are the best way to pep-up your look, add colour, add interest and a way to recreate you outfi. An easy way to create one is with a wide belt. Dig one out and wear it with flowing dresses or skirts. They define your waist and may also work by camouflaging your problem area.
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Sandra Bullock at The Proposal Photo Call in Madrid
(Updated 26th July 2009)
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Sandra Bullock looked fab in her Michael Kors wrap dress that is cinched with a black belt at her waist and Azzedine Alaia platform sandals. The cinched belt add focus to her narrow waist and totally flatters her figure.
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Sandra Bullock at 'The Proposal' Photo Call & Press Conference in Madrid

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Bipasha at Press Meet

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Bipasha Basu looked very feminine in her purple dress paired with a cinching belt and matching booties.

Totally love her style, simple and chic.
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Aa Dekhen Zara Press Meet

Sonam Kapoor in lovely polka-dots
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When it comes to fashion, this girl sure scores over most of the girls in Bollywood and yup she does it again.
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Sonam looked absolutely gorgeous and so very cute in a cinched waist Polka Dot dress at Delhi 6 press meet at Dubai. The red lips, Chanel's jumbo flap bag, a chunky Cartier (men's) watch and hoop earrings perfected the look.
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How to wear?

Waist-cinching belt with a nice dress or even a shirt or top is a great way to look stylish. It creates the illusion of a tiny waist. And the best part is, it's easy to take this look from day to night.
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Tip: Revamp your little black dress by pairing it with a colourful (even metallic) waist cinching belt and matching shoes. You don't need to spend extra on a whole new dress. Shop smarter, and use accessories to create new looks with same wardrobe.
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After all, recession doesn't mean you have to look boring.

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