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    August 2, 2012

    Sponsored Post: Ultrabook™ Inspired by Intel – the LBD of Computers Part 2

    Vintage Chanel Mini Flap Bag

    When I was asked by Intel to snap and share images of designs that inspire my love of fashion it was a no brainer. As a Chanelphile, you can see Coco Chanel’s influence everywhere in how women dress almost one-hundred years after she started designing. A few weeks ago I showed you some pieces from my closet that were Chanel or Chanel-inspired. This week, I’m showing some more favorite Chanel accessories.

    Chanel Bow Pin

    Chanel Bow Pin

    In some ways the Ultrabook™ inspired by Intel is like a classic little black dress in your closet. It’s dependable and can run for hours and standby for days. At less than an inch thick, the lightweight and highly portable Ultrabook™ is easy to grab and go anywhere and probably much smaller than your favorite bag that you carry your life in. The Ultrabook™ wakes up in a flash, so you get quick access to your favorite content by going from zero to go in seconds.

    Chanel Sunglasses Converted Into Prescription Eyeglasses

    Chanel Sunglasses Converted Into Prescription Eyeglasses

    I hope you enjoy the images of some of my favorite Chanel accessories from my closet. Keep up with me on Instagram by follwing me @MissGDK.

    Chanel Sunglasses

    Chanel Sunglasses

    Vintage Chanel Heels with Ankle Strap

    Vintage Chanel Heels with Ankle Strap

    Chanel Patent Leather Flats

    Chanel Patent Leather Flats

    Chanel Camellia

    Chanel Camellia

    Chanel Belt / Necklace / Bracelet

    Chanel Belt / Necklace / Bracelet

    Chanel Coco Cocoon Bag

    Chanel Coco Cocoon Bag

    Santa Coco Chanel Altar

    Santa Coco Chanel Altar - Photo by Amanda Lopez

    Now you don’t have to sacrifice beauty for power. Introducing the ultra-sleek, ultra-responsive Ultrabook™, Inspired by Intel. Visit intel.com/ultrabook for more information.

    Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Intel via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Intel.

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    Filed under: Chanel,Chanel Handbags,Chanel Jewelry — Tags: — La Chanelphile @ 3:01 am

    July 19, 2012

    Chanel Métiers D’Art Pre-Fall 2012 Paris-Bombay Accessories

    chanel metiers d'art paris-bombay pre-fall 2012 accessories

    The Chanel Métiers D’Art Pre-Fall 2012 Paris-Bombay Accessories
    have been in stores for a minute and I’ve been meaning to post it so I apologize for the delay. The truth is though, I don’t get tired of looking at these images. So whether they’ve been out a month or a day, I can look at them over and over again. The exquisite workmanship and details are too many to ignore and each time I look a these photos I discover something new. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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    July 18, 2012

    1932 – Chanel 80th Anniversary Bijoux de Diamants Exhibition

    chanel 1932 jewlery collection
    Back in February I mentioned that Chanel was celebrating the 80th anniversary of Coco Chanel’s only fine jewelry collection created in 1932 called the Bijoux de Diamants collection. To commemorate the anniversary, Chanel has designed a collection of fine jewelry inspired by Coco Chanel’s jewelry designs featuring five themes that were Coco’s signatures: the sun, comets, feathers, fringes and ribbons/knots. The designers added a sixth theme – the lion – because Coco Chanel was a Leo and surrounded herself with portrayals of lions. The collection is now on display in an exhibit called simply “1932″.

    chanel 1932 jewlery collection

    Only one piece remains from Coco Chanel’s original 1932 collection – a comet brooch – and the brooch is on display at the 1932 exhibit. The exhibit is on display at the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris starting September 14 – 23, 2012. The exhibit will travel to New York in October and to Tokyo in November. I hope that I can make the New York exhibit! You can see a bit of the exhibit in the video below.

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    Filed under: Chanel,Chanel Culture,Chanel Jewelry — Tags: , — La Chanelphile @ 4:40 am

    June 15, 2012

    Chanel ULTRA Fine Jewelry Collection – A Story of Contrasts Video

    Here’s another video featuring the Chanel Ultra Fine Jewelry collection. These rings are striking and I love the way the look stacked together on one finger. I also love the idea of one of these rings as a wedding band. Here’s what Chanel has to say about the collection:

    A harmonious balance of beauty and strength, the ULTRA Collection stands out with unparalleled graphic style. Contemporary, high-tech ceramic creates fluid lines, while the bold black and white palette is emblematic of the House of Chanel.

    Learn more about the Chanel Ultra fine jewelry collection on Chanel.com.

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    Filed under: Chanel,Chanel Jewelry — Tags: — La Chanelphile @ 11:35 am

    June 12, 2012

    Chanel Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Métiers d’Art Accessories

    Chanel Paris Bombay 2011 2012 Accessories

    The Chanel Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Métiers d’Art collection hit stores last week and I can not wait to see these beauties in person! This is one of my favorite collections to date – the fusion of Chanel signatures with traditional Indian jewelry is gorgeous and makes for dramatic, statement pieces that would shine in your accessories collection. Since these pieces are new they won’t be included in the Chanel sale on the 14th but that doesn’t mean I won’t take a good look at them while I’m there!

    Click on the first image to see all of the images larger and in a slideshow…

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    June 10, 2012

    Chanel Spring-Summer 2012 Accessories

    chanel spring summer 2012 accessories

    I’m continuing with my project of showcasing all of the accessories from each of the collections in a gallery. Here are the Spring-Summer 2012 accessories. I love the sea-inspired theme of this collection – so timelessly beautiful and on-trend for this season. You may be lucky, something you like below may selected to be a part of the Chanel sale on June 14th!

    Click on the first image to view all of the images larger and in a slideshow…

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    Chanel Spring-Summer 2012 Pre-Collection Accessories

    chanel spring summer 2012 pre collection accessories

    The Chanel Spring-Summer 2012 Pre-Collection Accessories have been in stores for some time now but I never get tired of looking at Chanel bags – pictures are FREE (and so are day dreams). I’m going to start cataloging the full collections here and I’m starting now with the Chanel Spring-Summer 2012 Pre-Collection Accessories. If you like what you see, you may get lucky – some of these pieces may be selected to be part of the Chanel sale starting June 14th!

    Click on the first image to see all the photos larger and in a slideshow…


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    June 9, 2012

    Chanel Ultra Jewlery Collection Teaser Video

    The Chanel Ultra jewelry collection featuring ceramic link jewelry is coming soon to Chanel.com – check the video below for a teaser…

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    Filed under: Chanel Jewelry — Tags: — La Chanelphile @ 4:24 pm

    May 1, 2012

    CHANAILS! Miss May 2012 Chanel Manicure, Vintage Gift Wrap & Camellias

    miss nails did may 2012 calendar chanel manicure
    MISS is back again with more CHANAILS for their MISS Nails Did 2012 calendar. Nothing says spring like flowers and if you’re going floral – whether on your jeans, kicks or nails – they might as well be Chanel-inspired. Since color is huge for spring, and in particular for 2012, we opted for bright vintage Chanel gift wrap for our background and authentic Chanel camellia brooches to accompany our CHANAILS. I hope you’re having a great spring and let’s get ready for summer!

    Download the free MISS May 2012 “Nails Did” calendar and desktop by clicking here.

    Chanel wrapping paper and camellias: Liz Baca
    Photographer: Amanda Lopez
    Nail Artist: Liz Baca
    Nail Assistant: Lila Robles
    Model: Mayra Ramirez
    Producer: Gabriella Khorasanee

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    Filed under: Chanel,Chanel DIY,Chanel Jewelry,Photo Shoots — Tags: , , , — La Chanelphile @ 11:17 am

    April 30, 2012

    Fashion In The Streets: Chanel Sightings in San Francisco & The Alameda Point Antique Faire

    I’ve been sitting on these photos for some time, I must admit that I see a lot more Chanel on the streets but I don’t walk around with my camera and/or phone out all the time so most of the time the Chanels just walk on by… But sometimes, I get lucky like I did at the Alameda Point Antique Fair.  It’s hard to know what faux or not – some are definitely fake, and some I just don’t know but I like seeing anything Chanel inspired….


    Likely real.


    Very likely real.


    Faux, but really cute.


    If they’re piled on the floor, I’m guessing they’re fake.

    I also saw some gems in San Francisco like the blue purse, metallic ballet flats and the very fake (but very funny) sweat shirt…

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