Portero Luxury is hosting another Chanel sale of gently used handbags and some of these bags are gorgeous! Not sure how they source these pieces but some of them have been safely tucked inside someone’s closet and have recently been let out to play. The bags are by no means cheap but they are a bit discounted and if you use promo code COCO you get an extra $100 off. Count your pretty pennies the sale ends on Monday at Noon EST.
August 26, 2010
Chanel Sale on Portero Luxury
July 27, 2010
Chanel Sale on Portero Luxury – 2 Days Only!
There’s a Chanel sale on Portero Luxury for 2 days only! There aren’t that many pieces but they all look like they are in excellent condition and they have some pieces I’ve never seen before. AND, you can get an extra $100 off by entering the code NNCOCO. The sale ends on Thursday at Noon (EST). Happy Shopping!
June 23, 2010
Les Fidèles De Chanel: Poppy Delevingne’s Summer Travel Essentials
Les Fidèles De Chanel, or “the faithful ones” are girls about town that act as modern-day Chanel ambassadors. One of Fidèles is Poppy Delevingne, British socialite and model. Her Summer Travel Essentials are perfect for a day at the beach.
I’m drooling over the shades and the beach towel/tote bag set. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I’m available, ready and willing to be one of Les Fidèles De Chanel…just say the word Karl and we’re good to go!
June 6, 2010
Vanessa Paradis for Chanel Coco Cocoon
A few months back it was announced that Vanessa Paradis would replace Lily Allen as the face of the Chanel Coco Cocoon collection. Paradis is the Chanel “it girl” of the moment and she must have Uncle Karl smitten as she’s snagged the Chanel Coco Rouge & Coco Cocoon campaigns.
The second Chanel Coco Cocoon collection was recently released and chanteuse Vanessa Paradis provides the face and soundtrack for the collection. The images, shot by Karl Lagerfeld, are beautiful and alluring in soft black and white and feature Paradis lovingly clutching various styles of the Cocoon collection. The campaign shots and collection photos all play to the tune of Paradis’ “L’Incendie”.
Coco Cocoon features several styles of bags in quilted nylon and lambskin, with some boasting Orylag trim (fancy French rabbit fur). I love the Coco Cocoon collection because they are updated takes on the iconic Chanel quilting pattern reworked into very modern, practical wearable bags. These are the types of bags that you can use for weekend travel or for everyday use – you can fit your laptop and then some! View pictures from the campaign and collection below.
May 20, 2010
Gently Used Chanel Bags on Sale NOW at Portero.com
Portero.com just launched a sale of gently used Chanel bags – the handbags will surely move quickly so make sure you check out the sale soon! The cost of Chanel bags can be way out of your league so this may be a good way to enter the market. Happy Shopping!
May 3, 2010
Les Fidèles De Chanel: Caroline Sieber’s Favorites of the Spring/Summer 2010 RTW Collection
Les Fidèles De Chanel, or “the faithful ones” are girls about town that act as modern-day Chanel ambassadors. One of Fidèles is Caroline Sieber, London-based stylist and brand consultant. For Spring/Summer 2010 her favorite picks have mostly to do with the color red…
Les Fidèles De Chanel: Caroline Sieber's Favorites of the Spring/Summer 2010 RTW Collection
P.S. – Chanel, if you need any more Fidèles I’m ready and waiting!
March 8, 2010
Vanessa Paradis Replaces Lily Allen as the Face of Coco Cocoon
Chanel’s Coco Cocoon collection launched last year with Lily Allen as the face of the campaign. For the next campaign for the collection, Lagerfeld has chosen to replace Allen with Vanessa Paradis, the French actress that is currently the spokesperson for Chanel’s Rouge Coco lipstick. Like the other Chanel campaigns, the campaign was shot by Karl Lagerfeld. The images are scheduled to debut in the June issues of magazines. Paradis also has a long history of working with Chanel and began her partnership with the brand in 1994 when she was featured in an ad campaign for the Coco fragrance.
March 1, 2010
Chanel Shanghai Accessories
Chanel Paris-Shanghai Accessories
Chanel has Shanghai on the brain for 2010. First there was the Chanel Shanghai boutique opening, then there was the Chanel Métiers D’Art Pre-Fall 2010 Paris-Shanghai collection. We know Coco Chanel was infatuated with Shanghai and would have loved to have traveled there. But I wonder if that was the only inspiration for the Chanel Shanghai collection – could it be that it was timed to coincide with the upcoming World’s Fair Expo in Shanghai in May, 2010. Whatever the reason, the accessories are amazing!
After the success of the Chanel Paris-Moscou Matryoshka doll purse, Uncle Karl has created a similar purse for the Shanghai collection. The matching drop earrings are adorable – I wonder if he used these little ladies on any other accessories? Lagerfeld also reinterpreted the classic 2.55 bag with large sequined palletes in red and jade.
Chanel Paris-Shanghai Accessories
My other favorite bag is Chanel’s rendition of the classic takeout box – with leather chain strap and all! The Chanel cuff is also especially beautiful and is reminiscent of Chinese pottery and vases.
This is just a little glimpse into the details of the collection and I can’t wait to see more!
February 5, 2010
“Lovely Chanel Gifts” Just in Time For Valentine’s Day
Chanel Set of 3 Enamel Brooches with Glass Pearls
Chanel launched a site with an array of “Lovely Chanel Gifts” just in time for Valentine’s Day. The site has a cute slot machine featuring all of the products that have a bit of a Valentine’s Day theme. Karl must have tattoos on the brain because not only did he release Chanel temporary tattoos, but one of the earrings are inspired by the classic heart tattoos. From heart charms on the quilted lambskin classic flap bags to enamel brooches and charms on chain necklaces, all of these gifts are a great way to profess one’s love (in fact, any Chanel gift is a great way to show some love). The products are available at Chanel boutiques and you’ve got about a week to start dropping hints.
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- Chanel Set of 3 Enamel Brooches with Glass Pearls
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- Chanel Set of 3 Plexi and Enameled Bangle Bracelets
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- Chanel Enameled Metal “Tattoo” Heart Earrings with Strass
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- Chanel Quilted Lambskin Classic Flap Bag
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- Chanel Quilted Lambskin Classic Flap Bag
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- Chanel Quilted Lambskin Wallet
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- Chanel Quilted Lambskin Case
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- Chanel Bi-color Silk Stole with Matching Camellia
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- Chanel Fancy Print Silk Stole
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- Chanel Patent Calfskin Belt
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- Chanel Cashmere Camellia & Chanel “Coco Heart” Pendant Necklace
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- Chanel Chain Necklace Embellished with Charms
January 21, 2010
Chanel Bags on Fashionphile.com
Chanel bags are as pricey as they come – believe me, I know, I’m still saving up for my first! I want my first bag to be a pristine and brand new black 2.55 Reissue in lambskin (or vintage from the 50s or 60s when Mlle. designed it herself), but that doesn’t stop me from visiting Fashionphile.com every so often to check out what they have in store.
Fashionphile sells gently used luxury items from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès among others. They guarantee the authenticity – which is great – because other sites like ebay scare me.
Today, I needed my daily does of Chanel and I spotted some bags on Fashionphile that I would love to own – my favorite being the pearl evening bag – so perfect in it’s simplicity and so very Chanel!
