Posts Tagged ‘Chanel’

 

From left: Vera Wang, Elie Saab SP 2012 RTW

 

It might just be that I’m still reeling from my fun filled weekend as a bridesmaid (to the very first wedding I’ve ever been too btw) but I can’t stop thinking in bridal mode.  Being engaged myself I take note of all the sparkly items and ideas that I would use to decorate or wear for my own nuptials, which with school won’t be anytime soon unfortunately.

I can still dream though and for me I tend to stray away from anything too traditional.  Of my girlfriends I was always the one to swear off wearing white, being older its not the white I’ll be swearing off but the traditional silhouette.  A Modern bride is what I’m going to call this style I think suits my personality perfectly.  Sexy, but sweet, innovative but still restrained describe these looks I found from the latest Spring 2011 RTW collections.

I’m Head over heels in love with Karlie Kloss in Marchesa (below) , it’s a smidgen off white and has a powerful understated opulence.

Will  you wear a white gown at your own wedding?

 

Christian Dior, Marchesa SP 2012 RTW

Chanel, Cynthia Rowley SP 2012 RTW

Images: Style.com

 

 

 

 

 

Helmut Lang silk top, $130
Cotton jacket, $739
H&M denim shorts, $14.95
All Saints cuff sandals, $172
Givenchy studded handbag, $1,480
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick, $39
CHANEL ROUGE COCO HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOUR | Nordstrom, $33

The weekend is here! My god it seems to roll around faster and faster every week.  To start off the weekend I figure I’d share another summer look with you all.  Summer temperatures seems to be slowly rising in Toronto, yesterday surprisingly was one of the hotter days.

I came across this pic of model Anais on Altamira MOD and fell in love with the simplicity of this modern spring summer look. I personally can’t go anywhere without a jacket, cardigan or blazer because I’m a polar bear; always cold.

So this look is the epitome of perfection for me; a tank and shorts under a blazer that can be removed to adjust to the changing weather. Perfect!

Finish off this look with a soft rosy lip, and if absolutely necessary an eye shadow close to your skin color. A little blush and lightly applied mascara would also work this look out for day.

To make this look go from day to night rock a pair of modern sandals with a sporty edge and a studded bowler bag with some attitude.   Amplify your lashes and mascara and practise your best sexy pout for facebook!

 

Enjoy the weekend!!

 

-Shanny xo

 

 

 

I’m feeling like a sponge these days, eager to soak up whatever knowledge I can.  My focus has been shifting ever so slightly from the big screen to paperbacks. As detail oriented as I am, (or anal as my fiancé would like may label my particular quality!) my attention to the small things seems to be heightened when it comes to anything fashion.

Studying pattern making, or the history of Chanel in Paris or reading a bio on lets say Canadian fashion authority Jeanne Becker who has influenced so much of the way fashion is viewed in Canada would be a fantastic treat to indulge in while sitting on the swing in my yard with a glass of cool lemonade for the summer!

A few books I’ve been eyeing for a read include Derek Blasbergs “Classy”, I know it’s been out for sometime now I just haven’t had a chance to pick it up!  I’d also love to read Alexander McQueens’s “Genius of a Generation” or his latest “Savage Beauty” based on his exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art organized by The Costume Institute this year.

Here’s a few inspiration images I found on StyleCaster of designer Katie Ermilio lux New York apartment.  Now this is fashion education, what a collection!  What fashion related books are you reading right now?  Got any good ones on your wish list?  I’d love to hear from you!

 

-Empress ❤

 

Images: Joseph D’Arco/Style Caster

The Chanel Cruise collection is all about lux living, beach side glamour, and soaking up the sun in your finest shades.  The show which took place on the French Riviera was a magnificent sight to be seen.  The show started an hour late but I can imagine not being bothered at all as I would stroll up the boardwalk surrounded by beautiful architecture, mansions stories high and lush greenery with trusty my camera in hand.

The pieces that made their way down the runway had Chanel’s easy but luxurious stamp marked all over them, black and white were the core of many of the looks, floral prints ruled and hem lines were long.  Who wouldn’t feel like royalty here?

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Gossip Girl Blake Lively and actress Rachel Bilson both hit up the Chanel ’Collection Croisiere Show 2011-12′ Show on this week.  Blake in a sequined Chanel blazer and shorts and Rachel in a couture Chanel tank and leather shorts.  Both ladies were funkified and sexy and I’m having a hard time deciding which one I love more.

When it comes down to it though I love simplicity so Rachel wins for me….which Chanel couture ensemble do you love more??

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