Infinite Chic

There is just something timeless about Chanel. Ever since Coco Chanel brought ready to wear into the picture back in early 1900’s the fashion world has never been the same. Coco changed the face of haute couture forever and was the only person in her field to be named in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century. Over her fashion career she spanned over almost every possible area of design from clothes to jewelry to accessories to perfume. Not to mention she pioneered one of the most well known brand names in history.

I love the signature quilted Chanel look of the clutch on the left. It’s a very simple design, but as we’ve seen throughout history, Chanel’s strong designs have the staying power to last almost a century so far. Another signature item, the rhinestone C earrings are seen so many places its ridiculous. No matter how conformist I sound, I’m loving them.

In 1921, the incredibly popular Chanel No. 5 was created and it changed the world. Every women wanted to small like Chanel and it had enough poise to make it into the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1959 because of it’s art deco inspired bottle. On the right, a relatively new addition to the Chanel family is Chanel Chance. This is personally my favorite scent because it’s not too fruity or girly, but leaves an impression.

And last but not least…the famous Chanel suit. Introduced in 1923, this ensemble has to be the one outfit that has lasted longer in style than any other piece. The suit on the left is your classic tweed and silk blend suit that put Chanel on the map. On the right is Karl Lagerfeld, current designer for Chanel, interpretation of the classic with a little twist. Either way, every girl needs to own one within their lifetime, if only to be a part of the magic that has engulfed the last fashionable century. In the words of Coco Chanel herself; “a girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Thanks to her, we can be both of these!

My new obsession: Betsey Johnson everything.

I’m obsessed with her obsession with bows…everything with bows. I guess it’s the new “it” style because I’ve seen them everywhere. I actually almost picked up a Kate Spade clutch at Nordstrom a few weeks ago, it was metallic with a bow taking up the entire front, it basically took all my willpower not to purchase (especially because it was on super sale and we all know how that is!)

As for Betsey, she is so creative! I love so much of her stuff because it’s so different from anything else you see out there in the world. I think the cute applique and accessories is what makes her, for instance this totally cute dress (the flower definitely makes it).

This dress is something you could wear to a wedding, or a night out when you want to get dressed up. I feel like it’s the kind of dress you make up reasons to wear, especially with slingback red shoes that every girl should have in her closet!

Back to my obsession with bows; I was shopping with a friend at Nordstrom last weekend when I spotted these bow earrings and fell in love. See, it was kind of a shock for me because I’m not usually the big flashy jewelry kind of girl. But these seemed different, they are glitzy but at the same time elegant. I like them so much that I want the matching necklace too!

The moral of todays story: don’t be afraid to be fashion forward, you might even surprise yourself how well it fits you <3

So I’ve heard a rumor that Juicy Couture is on the outs…but I am definitely a follower of the “stick with what you like” trend as well as trying keep up with the fast paced fashion world. See, I’m not sure how it can go completely “out” because some of the signature items will always be in style, the velor tracksuit for instance. That jacket and pants pair is what made them. Granted I totally understand that some of the stuff is totally over the top, and I steer clear of those but as for the more simple and elegant things…they’re my best friends

I still have my favorites, I landed some really cute Juicy jewelry for Christmas. The bracelet is really supposed to be a starter for the incredibly large and flashy charms (not my thing) but by itself, it’s a great accessory.

This dress is at the very tip top of my must-haves list. It’s so simple (unfortunately very pricey) and I’m simply in love with it… There’s just something about sequins that draws me in. I loved that that was the new “it” thing this season. That and loose trapeze dresses (flattering on everybody makes a great trend.)

I LOVE these earrings. I seriously wear them all the time…I decided pink was my new color…but it was a close call between the pink or the black (the silver were cute too) no matter what color you’re looking for they’re a little piece of bling that completes your outfit. There’s something to be said about wearing studs, there is no way you can overdo an outfit with them.

I’m over the overdone, heavily embellished Juicy Couture and turned my sights toward the simple accents and awesome brights that came out with this seasons line. As for the Critter Couture line…I guess if I had a cute enough dog I might consider it.

The newest addition to the eternal list of things I must buy in this lifetime (hopefully closer to the now portion of my life) are these ADORABLE BCBGirls flats that I fell in love with this weekend.  They look like they would go with anything from a casual coffee outing to a chic leggings and mini-dress getup for dinner with the girls.

Anyway…people have to have shoes right?  So I figure they might as well be stylish…and these metallic cuties must be the new in thing because I found the slightly modified version for hald the price at Target by their new designer Loeffler Randall.  They look pretty similar to the real thing and they’re definitely just as cute ..you be the judge:

Whichever way you decide to go, I support you wholeheartedly…as I suspect one of these pairs will be in my closet before too long.  I think shoes are something that you can never have too many of…because they will always match some outfit you’ll have in the back of your closet