Reopening of Soho Chanel Store

As Mademoiselle Coco once said, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different". Well Chanel has done just that with the reopening of its Soho store. The label known for its refined style, tweed coats, two-tone ballet flats and 2.55 quilted bags has gone for the rock chic look - lots of leather, lace and transferable tats. Not to mention an uber cool following of A-Listers including Diane Kruger, Abbey Lee, Natasha Poly, Alexa Chung, Erin Wasson and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld. Mr Lagerfeld has done it again! A creepy, yet incredibly talented man.

Jessica Stam

Alexa Chung with Erin Wasson

Abbey Lee with her new blonde look

Mr Lagerfled

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

Magdalena Frackowiak

Chanel tatts ♥

Rachel Bilson

Lily Donaldson

Elisa Sednaoui - Isn't she just adorable?

Diane Kruger

Blake Lively

Sarah Jessica Parker

Joe Zee, Brad Goreski (he is so adorable!), Rachel Zoe & Rodger Berman


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Model Muse: Elisa Sednaoui

Elisa Sednaoui is an Italian model/actress. She appeared in Karl Lagerfeld's short firm "Remember Now" which I posted on my blog last month. She is so naturally beautiful and has amazing personal style and a cool and quirky personality - check out the video below.  There is something very laid back and down to earth about her about her. She is incredibly mature, confident and at ease with herself for a 22 year old. And her godfather is Christian Louboutin! Imagine all the shoes she receives as gifts. 

Elisa at home in NY

Wearing a fabulous pair of mesh Louboutin boots with Karl Lagerfeld

Elisa with her godfather Christian Louboutin

Starring in Remember Now

Loving the military hats

Over-the-knees socks

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Everyone calls me Coco. I'm mad for Chanel.

I have loved Chanel since I first lay eyes on a bottle of Chanel perfume on my grandmother's dressing table when I was about 4 years old. I remember the bottle looking so shinny and perfect.  With age I have come to love the label more and more. I can't walk past a Chanel store without going in to dream for a few moments. The label has a timeless elegance which transcends all age groups. My favourite Chanel items have to be the 2.55 quilted bag, the two-tone ballet slippers and pearl necklaces - they will never go out of style. It's fascinating how Chanel revamps these classic items in each season's collection.

Chanel News

The new Chanel short film by Karl Lagerfeld titled 'Remember Now' featuring the 2010/2011 Cruise collection is fantastic. Sure, the plot may not be anything to rave about - young, attractive model drawn to a much older man blah blah. As for the clothes, the location (Saint Tropez) and the drop top Rolls Royce Phantom - it couldn't be anymore glamourous and stylish! I just love it when Abbey Lee is mistaken for Jane Birkin and Magdalena is dancing around the guy on the motorcycle dressed as Brigitte Bardot. The clothes are to die for - the jewelled dresses, lace tops, fine feathers, and of course the chic Chanel tweed jacket.  The film made me want to run off to the South of France to enjoy the European Summer. Check it out below. Enjoy! 

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Favourite looks from the collection:

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