Browsing the Chanel boutique can be a dangerous thing – the colors, textures, and designs are incredibly chic but not so cheap. Â 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. Â I’d also love a tweed jacket that could go with anything and would be passed down among the females in my family. Â 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
What are your inspirations for wardrobe essentials?
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
Those blush pants are beautiful!! xo
Totally in love with that sheath dress! Beautiful!
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wow!!! you are amazing!!! always stunning! love your blog! 🙂
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lovely blog!
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Gorgeous pieces! It’s all about the details … Right? 🙂
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!
Love the last outfit! Everything is so flowy and elegant… amazing!
The first dress is lovely, love the skirt in the third photo too 😀
xxx
My inspirations for wardrobe essentials always rely upon color schemes – if I don’t like the color, it’s not a necessity. :/
Love the last one!
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!
I love that whole last outfit:) Happy day, sweetie
Kisses
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I am with you on the reissue and tweed jacket!
(Yeah, Chanel’s increases are notorious. T_T )
really love different textures & great shoulders on a jacket.
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
Out of all of the outfits, I keep on noticing the shoulders..so big and shaped..love it!
xoxo
Miss Neira
i9 love chanel so its not a far reach.. ahh great line.. i m glad you shared with us..
i want every piece!
i love the jackets!
Isabel @ Walk of Fashion
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.
The jacket in the second pic is amazing!
That sheath dress is just perfection, and oh to have a vintage handbag, how amazing would that be??
CHANEL me AMORE!!!
How are you_ Hope all is great! Finally I am back in the blog world! YEAH!
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Gorgeous runway selections!
Especially loving the last one!
xoxox,
CC
the third outfit kind of bothers me, but that first one is great.
Fantastic Recap! A lot of designers here imitate the model of the last gray skirt. Seen it everywhere! Xo
Adore them all! That first dress is fantastic!
xoxo
simple and stunning !
ave
Beautiful fluid clothing – love it. Right now I can only own a few Chanel perfumes and makeup, but some day…