{Runway Inspiration} Blush and embellishment inspiration via Chanel Couture Spring/Summer 2011

February 9, 2011

Browsing the Chanel boutique can be a dangerous thing – the colors, textures, and designs are incredibly chic but not so cheap.  I think Chanel handbags are a worthy investment (the reissue will be mine some day and also aching for a vintage bag!) because they are truly iconic and the caviar leather especially can stand the test of time.  I’d also love a tweed jacket that could go with anything and would be passed down among the females in my family.  Ahh some day…

I gathered some inspiration from the Chanel Spring/Summer 2011 show for wardrobe essentials at any price:

A classic sheath dress with an edgy touch, like the satin ribbon here

A jacket with powerful shoulders and contrasting colors that can be dressed up or down

Blush and metallic colors with just a touch of sparkles – great for a day to night transition

A classic tweed jacket in basic colors (will post lower cost alternatives next week!)

Differences in textures combine beautifully in a daintily embellished top to a tulip skirt with great draping

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What are your inspirations for wardrobe essentials?

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  • FrenchToast February 9, 2011 at 09:14

    I love that sheath dress up top. Holy gorgeous! Come up to Shanghai this week and we can check out the Chanel exhibit at MoMA!! Xx Sarah

  • Debby February 9, 2011 at 12:44

    Those blush pants are beautiful!! xo

  • CJ February 9, 2011 at 13:24

    Totally in love with that sheath dress! Beautiful!

  • Valentina A. February 9, 2011 at 13:47

    magic!!!

    wow!!! you are amazing!!! always stunning! love your blog! 🙂

    http://yourfashioncafe.blogspot.com/

  • Clara February 9, 2011 at 13:54

    lovely blog!
    xx

  • tanvii.com February 9, 2011 at 14:20

    Gorgeous pieces! It’s all about the details … Right? 🙂

  • Kim February 9, 2011 at 14:22

    So beautiful! I will own a Chanel bag one day, too. They are so classic and really can be passed down from generation to generation. Can’t wait to see your chic ‘n cheap alternatives to the tweed jacket!

  • Twenty.Something February 9, 2011 at 14:32

    Love the last outfit! Everything is so flowy and elegant… amazing!

  • Caroline February 9, 2011 at 14:40

    The first dress is lovely, love the skirt in the third photo too 😀
    xxx

  • Erika February 9, 2011 at 15:27

    My inspirations for wardrobe essentials always rely upon color schemes – if I don’t like the color, it’s not a necessity. :/

  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' February 9, 2011 at 15:34

    Love the last one!

  • quintessence February 9, 2011 at 16:40

    Totally agree on all fronts – I would like to own those same iconic pieces. Love what you showed from this fabulous collection – great inspiration. Look forward to seeing your more affordable version as well!

  • Diana Mieczan February 9, 2011 at 17:26

    I love that whole last outfit:) Happy day, sweetie
    Kisses

    Ps: I am hosting a beautiful GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in 🙂

  • Shop N' Chomp February 9, 2011 at 17:26

    I am with you on the reissue and tweed jacket!

    (Yeah, Chanel’s increases are notorious. T_T )

  • honey my heart February 9, 2011 at 17:55

    really love different textures & great shoulders on a jacket.

  • Jennifer Fabulous February 9, 2011 at 19:45

    Such loveliness and elegance! Chanel NEVER disappoints. Sigh. 🙂

    PS. Thank you for being so sweet regarding my last post. Your words meant A LOT. xoxo

  • MissNeira February 9, 2011 at 19:46

    Out of all of the outfits, I keep on noticing the shoulders..so big and shaped..love it!

    xoxo
    Miss Neira

  • fashion provocateur February 9, 2011 at 21:00

    i9 love chanel so its not a far reach.. ahh great line.. i m glad you shared with us..

    i want every piece!

  • Isabel February 9, 2011 at 21:07

    i love the jackets!

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

  • drollgirl February 9, 2011 at 22:06

    sadly the only chanel items i can afford are makeup products and/or perfume! although i recently heard about some chanel condoms, so maybe i could get that too?! lol

    anywhooo. LOVE chanel. pretty much the best. just gorgeous.

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION February 9, 2011 at 22:16

    The jacket in the second pic is amazing!

  • LyddieGal February 9, 2011 at 22:49

    That sheath dress is just perfection, and oh to have a vintage handbag, how amazing would that be??

  • Kristin Hjellegjerde February 9, 2011 at 23:06

    CHANEL me AMORE!!!
    How are you_ Hope all is great! Finally I am back in the blog world! YEAH!

  • Rhiannon Nicole February 9, 2011 at 23:45

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  • Couture Carrie February 10, 2011 at 00:39

    Gorgeous runway selections!
    Especially loving the last one!

    xoxox,
    CC

  • Cheryl: Oh to Be a Muse February 10, 2011 at 01:27

    the third outfit kind of bothers me, but that first one is great.

  • Macarena - Chic et Posh February 10, 2011 at 03:23

    Fantastic Recap! A lot of designers here imitate the model of the last gray skirt. Seen it everywhere! Xo

  • Brunch at Saks February 10, 2011 at 04:28

    Adore them all! That first dress is fantastic!

    xoxo

  • The white cabbage February 10, 2011 at 07:16

    simple and stunning !

    ave

  • LBDDiaries February 10, 2011 at 07:21

    Beautiful fluid clothing – love it. Right now I can only own a few Chanel perfumes and makeup, but some day…

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