For the first instalment of my series of articles highlighting the handbags of the House of CHANEL, I thought it would be quite fitting to feature the newly debuted CHANEL Gabrielle handbag. First shown at the Spring/Summer 2016/2017 Pret-à-Porter show during the Paris shows a few months ago, the bag…
Long Le Château Coat
As I mentioned in a previous post, I went on my yearly Le Château coat buying binge right before Darling Husband, madam, and I went to New York. I packed this other beautiful grey coat as well for our trip and I couldn’t have been more happy to have it…
L’AMOUR DES FLEURS
I’m such a sucker for gorgeous fresh flowers – I usually end up scooping up some blooms for the house every week. I find that they’re the perfect accessible luxury that add so much to any space they’re in. From sticking a little posie on my bedside table to an arrangement on the coffee…
Runway Report: CHANEL Métiers d’Art PARIS COSMOPOLITE 2016/17 Accessories
As with the garments that make up the CHANEL Métiers d’Art PARIS COSMOPOLITE collection, the accessories of the collection are a stunning example of the special relationship between the house of CHANEL and their Métiers d’Art partners. I’m so thrilled to share these amazing close-up photos of these spectacular pieces…
Hooded Le Château Coat
Without fail, every winter I end up buying a new coat (or two) from Le Château and this year was no exception. With the realities of the Canadian winter, it makes sense to have a few different options to choose from. Between the fluctuation of temperature going from arctic to…
Runway Report: CHANEL Métiers d’Art PARIS COSMOPOLITE 2016/17 collection
Situated on the venerable Place Vendome, the Ritz Paris has a rich and storied history. One of the leading hotels of the world, it has long been synonymous with luxury, decadence, and downright opulence. Since first opening its doors in the 19th century, it has played host to some of the…