No one can deny that wearing a suit makes any woman look absolutely fantastic. The tailored two-piece has been worn since ages ago and it symbolizes freedom, power and very often controversy. It is said that in 1870 Paris was shocked when actress, Sarah Bernhardt wore a custom-made trouser suit, which she called her boy’s cloths. In 1914, Coco Chanel designed her first suit, a fur-trimmed jacket with a matching ankle-length skirt. Through years, many designers have created beautiful tailored…
Chanel has announced its intention to stage its cruise 2021 show in the south of France this May. The French fashion house will present the new collection at the Carrières de Lumières, located in the village of Les Baux-de-Provence, it revealed in a press release. The spectacle will be staged against the backdrop of the white limestone quarries, which were featured in the 1959 film Le Testament d’Orphée (Testament of Orpheus), directed by Jean Cocteau, who was friends with Gabrielle Chanel. “The…
So many women underestimate their nails. They leave them untouched without even curing them. Well, ladies, even your nails deserve attention and you need to take care of them. Just think about going to a meeting or going on a date. People will notice your hands and especially your nails, so it is better to start thinking about them. Brands have launched so many nail polishes and there are thousands and thousands of shades you can try, but one important…
As handbags have gained prominence in popular culture, designers have sought out to create signature bags for the everyday woman. Luxury brands looked to the Old Hollywood actresses and celebrities to develop a recognizable namesake accessory that manifests both the style of the brand and its muse. The iconic women and the bags dedicated to them create an intimate dialogue in fashion of what women want, and what the designer sees. From the Birkins to Speedys and everything in between, CR highlights the most coveted bags…
When talking about lipsticks, some of them are considered iconic. This comes to the fact that such lipsticks have been created many years ago and women fell in love with them the moment they were launched. Since lipstick was invented by Guerlain in 1888, many brands have continued to create their own lipsticks and nowadays we have several ones which are timeless. Christian Dior Rouge in 999 Dior 999 was created in 1953. Christian Dior once said that the lipstick…
Accessories, bags mostly, are important and much needed for our look. They have the power to change a look from boring to beautiful and stylish. Bags are an accessory we wear every day, and as such, we should pay special attention to them. For many people, buying a designer’s bag, especially if it is considered an iconic piece, is like an investment. Over the past three decades we have seen the importance of bags growing day by day as a…
Farfetch has launched an amazing archive Chanel collection that will satisfy any fashion fan. The online retailer has teamed up with vintage-specialist store Rewind on a 50-piece collection of clothes, jewellery and accessories from the French fashion house’s collections spanning from 1988 to 1991. Originally belonging to socialite Catherine McNulty’s private collection, these pieces were offered to Rewind’s owner Claudia Ricco when McNulty passed away – and are now being sold exclusively through Farfetch, giving shoppers a rare opportunity to tap into…
I always pay great attention to my skin before applying makeup. Thus, a serum is very important, because it lifts the skin and gives it radiance. I use Dermastir Dropper A Rich Nutrition. The first step for this makeup is the sculpting process, which I tend to keep simple, without making it look bold. For this I use 4 in 1 Face Contouring Palette by Make Up For Ever. When it comes to the foundation, I mix the Magic Foundation…
The best way to spend free time is reading books, because we love the unknown and every story that we read somehow takes us in a different world and we would like to be the protagonists. Somehow, the stories that we read stay with us for quite some time, but we are also fond of stories of other people’s lives, the ones that have lived in a different time period, but are still remembered nowadays. We enjoy reading about the…
Chanel will launch face masks as the brand joins the fight against coronavirus. The luxury fashion house is currently working on prototypes which will be signed off by the French authorities. French health minister Olivier Veran said France is currently using 40 million face masks each week and has ordered more than a billion more, mostly from China. “Today we are mobilising our workforce and our partners… to produce protective masks and blouses,” Chanel said in a statement. The fashion…
