Style inspiration: Chanel Ad Campaign Spring/Summer 2011

Morning Girlies!

Okay, I know I'm never going to be able to afford these outfits.

But it doesn't stop me looking at the cute models and pray every day that my lottery numbers come up so I can get some of this style inspiration into my wardrobe. These photo's were taken by the fashion genius himself, Karl Lagerfeld.

What, to me, is most suprising about these shots is the relaxed feel. One model is even smiling! which is very different to the sulky, pouting seductresses we're used to! Anyway, let me know what you think! xox












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Don't Change the Chanel

This is one of the most expensive TV adverts ever made and was directed by the film genius Baz Luhrmann. I just had to share it with you because it is so so gorgeous.

What do you think? absolutely divine?

Hugs and cupcakes,

P.s The film shoot when great today! I was absolutely freezing but I'm really happy with the results. Can't wait untill they're edited and I can share them with you!

How to REALLY get a Chanel Bag on a Budget

Yesterday I went to London and whilst I was on the train I saw a Lady with a Chanel Bag and my eyes went green! haha! You all know how much I have wanted a Chanel bag! Well, Luck was with me as just by chance, I popped into a side stall whilst waiting for a friend and bought this replica (I assume?!) Chanel Bag.

I haggled with the guy and managed to get this and a Chanel purse for £40 which he reduced from £45 and he even gave me a free Keyring which I had my eye on! Bargain eh? Just shows what fashion finds you can get if you have your eyes peeled and whilst knock-off copies must damage Chanel's sales, the likelyhood of me ever being able to afford a £1500 genuine article is so small that I have justifed it to myself!

I also have so many exciting new posts coming up which I know you're going to love including:

• Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark, and Live Like You Mean It! I'm trying the 21 day detox programme from the book by Kris Carr. - I'll give you updates as I go along!
• Tomorrow I'm doing a photoshoot with my friend Mel which is going to be all nature and boho and fabulous.
• Selfridges 'Hot Young Things' shop windows
• Primark: Fashion Finds at a bargain price - What's not to Love?

As I'm at home for a few days without my laptop you'll have to wait with excitment for these, but they are coming soon!

Have you got any great fashion finds you want to share?

Hugs and cupcakes,

Chanel your love

After reviewing the Chanel R-T-W collection Spring/Summer 2011 I thought, how does a girl with a part-time job and a university loan (legally!) get their hands on a vintage Chanel Bag? The ways I came up with are:

1) Win the lottery
2) Your best friend/significant other/close family member wins the lottery.
3)Win one in a competition.

and to be honest, I don't like those odds! so I thought, how does a smart girl with a part time job get a Chanel Handbag? and I came up with either:

1) saving and saving for years on end
2) not getting one but getting one which looks exactly the same instead. Clever eh?

My quick guide shows you where to get those copy cat designs.

and then it occured to be that rather than my fiance-to-be get me an expensive engagement ring, that I would rather have a cheap one and a real vintage Chanel Handbag. Now that is true love!

Love and Cupcakes,

Paris Spring/Summer Fashion Shows

Paris Spring/Summer Catwalk collections

Over the next week I am going to do a review of the Spring/Summer collections of the most influential designers in the fashion world and give some indictions of up and coming trends. The first one is one Chanel but coming up are reviews of Louis Vuitton, Elie Saab and Stella Mcartney.

Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld’s ready-to-wear collection for Chanel was absolutely exquisite.  Smart and classic, the collection featured egg shell blues and pinks and feather embellishments which were particularly used at the bottom of dresses, around the collar and on the shoulders. (This trend has already been picked out my Miss Selfridge in some of their Christmas party dresses) The collection overall could not be described as colourful as there was an abundance of blacks, greys and white but it was definitely crisp and fresh. My favourite pieces were the umbrella shaped like a classic Chanel hat and the dark washed skinny jeans which, when looked at closely, had beautiful detailing.

Love and Cupcakes,