Rules To Live By

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"If I was riding a horse I would wear flannel, but I'm going to the disco so I'll wear Chanel."

With All The Love In The World

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If you can imagine: Friday night. Mum, Dad and I. Paris end of Collins Street. West Side Story.

Dad: "We're a little early, what do you want to do?"

Me: "I know, lets go to Chanel and you can buy me a bag!"

Dad: (laughing) "Excellent suggestion, but it's not likely"

Don't worry Dad, I love you anyway....even if you do employ Chanel deprivation tactics.

Happy Fathers Day 

xx

Impatiently Waiting

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I don't know if it gets much more exciting than Abbey Lee Kershaw fronting Chanel's latest Fall 2010 campaign. 

Chanel + Abbey Lee + Karl Lagerfeld + New York = too many of my favourite things combined not to be crazy with excitement.

I need to see more....now. Like right now please.

Have You Ever...

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...been fascinated by an editorial, so much so that you're left wondering what the inspiration/idea was behind the shoot?

I can't help staring  at these haunting and somewhat manic shots of Sasha Pivovarova by Craig McDean. The styling is beautiful and I love the designer 'police tape' adorning the garments. 

It's all a little bit Angelina 'Girl Interrupted ' meets Bridezilla, but OH so pretty.

I particularly love this second image- having just come off a crazy work week, I can't help but imagine how much better I would have felt had I been able to have myself a glamorous little meltdown moment just like this.

Something So Charming

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There is something so alluring and charming about Abbey Lee Kershaw. I feel like it's the vulnerability she displays in her photos, but then you hear/read her interviews and she's an incredibly strong, self assured woman who has a style so distinctly her own and that to me, is to be admired.

LOVE the new haircut and adore this editorial shot by Angelo Pennetta for the July issue of Vogue Nippon.

The styling and set location are beautiful and I simply must have the Chanel lariat necklace in the photo below - divine.

Coco Avant Chanel

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Coco Avant Chanel: Loved it! 

What a beautiful, graceful, elegant movie.

If you're yet to see it, you simply must.

Lucia, it's now my turn for a humble apology- On quite a number of occasions I've looked at you with a somewhat baffled expression, as you've tried to explain to me how beautiful Audrey Tautou is and I refused to listen. Well here's the thing, I understand now...she is extraordinarily exquisite in this movie. I could not stop looking at her.

We spoke of her cast alongside Johnny Depp in our imaginary romance movie and I dismissed the suggestion all too quickly. I know we're no longer playing that game, but she has my vote now!

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2010: The Year Of The Chanel

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Inspired by a glass or two of Veuve this past New Years Eve, I made myself a handful of new years resolutions. Amongst the usual (and predictable) eat healthier, exercise more, be a little kinder to myself etc. I thought it would be fun to make a materialistic resolution...something I suspected I would be more inclined to keep. Thus my arrival at the decision that 2010 would be the year of the Chanel for me.

Having grandly stated at 19 that when I grew up I would only wear Chanel, I figured it was high time that I at least owned a Chanel bag. I mean, if I'm to only wear Chanel, I really must start somewhere.

Whilst a wardrobe filled entirely with Chanel is a little while away, a bag is not. So with our 5 followers as my witness and the lovely Lucia to keep me focused, it's official: 2010 is the year of the Chanel.

Indulging My Inner Child

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As a little girl growing up, it was all about the Barbie's. Once a Barbie girl, always a Barbie girl. 

So you can imagine how much Chanel Barbie not only appeals to the little girl in me, but also to the big girl who loves fashion the way she used to love her Barbie's. 

They are literally my child and adult self combined.

Have I mentioned that Christian Louboutin has released a series of Barbie's on Net-A-Porter as well? Complete with their very own pair of mini Louboutin's.....don't even get me started.

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These Shoes In My Size Please

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I adore these Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 shoes from the tips of their tulle and flower adorned toes, right down to their contrasting sculptured heels. These shoes are nothing short of spectacular. Classic, chic and beautifully Chanel.

The Perfect Outfit

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This outfit for me is perfection. 

If I had the money to afford a head to toe Chanel look like this, this is exactly what I would wear. Sophisticated, chic, black, glamorous - everything I like my style to be. 

And of course when I envisage me in this outfit, I'm strutting around the streets of Paris. Can you imagine it too?