A legendary name in fashion, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Chanel herself – who was born in an orphanage, was self-taught and who first established her house in 1913 – is perhaps the most important fashion designer of the 20th century. Her pioneering use of sportswear for high fashion in the ’20s and the little black dress quickly made her a household name. Her Chanel No. 5 perfume (invented in 1921), is a confirmed ‘classic’, as are her softly-structured tweed suit and quilted leather handbags (both developed in the ’50s).
When Chanel died in 1971 she left a rich legacy and a brand that stands the test of time. The brand remains relevent, current and fresh in 2008.
Chanel today remains a powerhouse in the industry and in May 2005 the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York opened an exhibition devoted to Chanel’s historic innovations, featuring designs by both the house founder and its present incumbent. As Chanel herself once said, “I am neither in the past nor avant-garde. My style follows life.”
Recently Shirley McLaine starred as the legendary fashion icon on Lifetime Television. Loved, Loved, Loved every minute of it.
Filed under: Fashion TV, Uncategorized | Tags: blake lively, Fashion TV, gossip girl, leighton meester
Filed under: What a Girl Wants | Tags: ferm living, pillows, wall stickers, wallpaper
wallpaper
- animal tower
- love birds wall sticker
- pillows
- silk pillow
- silk pillow
These are not your grandmothers wallpaper designs of the past. These designs are fresh and modern. How cute is the animal wall tower for the little tyke? The Wall Stickers are simple to apply and easily removable. Even though the Wallpaper and Wall Stickers are designed in Denmark and made in Europe. You can get your own right here in the U.S. check out the online store www.fermlivingshop.us
Filed under: What a Girl Wants | Tags: 1950's, 50's, retro, sassy, women
Collect these and more of the sassy retro cards available at Pink Sugar Dots.
nothing is impossible to a willing heart
Filed under: J'adore | Tags: artist, australia, fashion illustration, illustrator, kelly smith
Kelly Smith lives and works in Australia as a freelance fashion and portrait illustrator. Kelly has exhibited nationwide and has been featured in both Australian and international publications. Her illustrations are simple and beautiful. Check out her portfolio at www.birdyandme.com.au
Filed under: Guilty Pleasure | Tags: fashion stylist, rachel zoe, realtiy show
The Rachel Zoe Project is a docu-drama that follows celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and her trusted inner circle – as they endeavor to take Zoe’s business to the next level. In the series, the perfectly styled, go-to force among “it” starlets, fashion houses, beauty firms, and magazine editors gives viewers a fly on the wall look at how she juggles constant deadlines, fashion shows, and celebrity clients. Zoe shows viewers how her personalized touch has made her a household name by making over and styling models, private clients, advertising campaigns, editorial shoots, and runway shows in each episode. I simply cannot resist!
Have fun with jewelry. Take risks! Endless layers of gold, wood, leather and charms define fearless style.
