Chanel Spring 2010

Chanel presents “Country Chic”

If fashion shows and collections are supposed to take us on a journey, then it’s safe to say that Karl Lagerfeld has bought us a ticket to a fancy barn! The setting was decidedly ‘country’ at Chanel’s 2010 Spring show, complete with hay but no bumpkins, we promise!

Instead, Karl gave us a lesson on country charm and elegance; punctuated with details of basket weave, ruffles, aprons and florals. Feel-good silhouettes like puffed shoulders and full skirts were in full bloom and, just like the countryside, colors remained natural and uncomplicated with lots of black, whites and soft pinks. Flighty clothes were complemented with sturdy wooden clogs and, just to twist things up a bit more, Karl introduced a bit of black lace to the equation – bringing an unmistakable Chanel touch right to the barnyard!

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Summer Must Haves -Ballerina Flats

Because you should be comfortable in your shoes.

We love the gorgeous shoes that Jimmy Choo, Louboutin and Guiseppe create, you know, the 4 inches stilettos that makes you look instantly taller and fabulous. However, sometimes you need shoes that you can walk in for more than an hour pain-free, so you can do your power shopping during the sale season comfortably.

Not to compromise on style, ballerina flats are a definite staple in any girl’s shoe collection. We’ve checked out a couple of ballerinas from Repetto, Tods, Chanel and Cole Haan to suit any budget range.

(from top Tods ballerina flats -HK$3500, Chanel ballerinas HK$4800,  Repetto designed by Scott Wilson from On Pedder HK$5700)

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Celebrity of the Week: Isabella

About Isabella.

Isabella was born in Macau on June 28,1988, she’s half Portugese, quarter Chinese and English. She joined the Emperor Entertainment group at 12 as a model and at 16 released her debut album Isabella.

Like most multi talented Hong Kong artist,  she tried acting to much success with movies like The Eye 10 and Bug Me Not, which garnered her a Best New Performer award. Her breakout performance was for Isabella which led to many nominations like Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Best New Performer in the Golden Bauhinia Awards.

She’s been involved in scandals-including a suit filed by Emperor Entertainment group, and more recently, a secret love affair with billionaire Richard Li which resulted in an illegitimate child which made front page in all of Hong Kong’s tabloid press.

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Chanel Métiers d’Art 2009

It’s over-the-top Russian inspiration for Chanel’s Pre-fall collection.

Karl Lagerfeld has taken a page out of Coco Chanel’s love life and transformed it into a collection to be reckoned with. For Pre-fall 2009, the designer’s theme was “Paris-Moscou”, and echoed days of Coco’s relationship with Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich.

The collection was rife of Byzantine and Russian inspiration- intricate embroidery, gilded tiaras, endless sequins and pearls, floaty feathers and layers upon layers of chiffon. These looks were toughened up with heavy furs,cozy fur hats, Cossack inspired boots and a smattering of badges. Colors were strong reds, blacks and whites, evoking the feel of unyielding Russian royalty.

Emerging Trends:

• Strong colors like red, black and white
• Gold embellishment and over-the-top details like feathers and fur
• Soldier and military inspired details like boots, buckles, badges and boxy cuts

Looks we love:

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Chanel SS09: Perle Collection Sunglasses

Round frames from Chanel are en vogue for summer.

Great trends always manage to come back. The latest resurgence? Round glasses. Seen on the likes of Mary-Kate Olsen, Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria this is the new shape to don for Spring Summer 09.

Chanel brings us their take on the round-glasses trend in the latest Perle Collection. These sixties-inspired shades channel Gabriel Chanel‘s timeless style. Also incorporated into the collection are her love for pearls. These glasses are set with exquisite cultured pearls, taking luxury to a whole other level.

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