Thoughts on "Coco Before Chanel"

Yesterday I finally got the opportunity to watch the French film "Coco Before Chanel."  Done entirely in French (yes there are subtitles), I found it to be less complicated than the Lifetime channel adaptation that chronicled Coco's life.  Audrey Tautou did a great job capturing the essence of the woman who went through a lot of hardships and broke a lot of boundaries.

Despite the obstacles she faced with male figures in her life and losing the only man she truly loved, Chanel still remained active in her work and went on to become one of the most famous, if not thee most famous, woman within the fashion industry. She made her own trends, opted for black instead of pink, and when women were wearing corsets and heels, she wore mens' pants and riding boots.

 

For anyone who hasn't seen this 2009 film and has a love for fashion, please try and see it.  You will appreciate Coco's (born Gabrielle Chanel) struggle and strength.

 

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Hot Flash: Lily Allen's Wedding Dress to be Made by Chanel

Move over Kate Middleton, there's another Brit-bride set to make trends.  Sites are spreading the word that pop singer, Lily Allen, was spotted at the Chanel studio yesterday afternoon.  The word is that she was very polite and courteous with everyone while she was there.  Allen, who was the face of a handbag campaign for the brand (note picture above) stated that she was at the studios to, "see Karl for my wedding dress."  It will be excited to see what the head of Chanel creates for her.

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Sweet Sales on Swirl

 

Swirl is an online sales site created by Daily Candy.  They offer great deals on items like CHANEL, FUNdamentals and Cardigan.  You can check them out on their official site so you can sign up and shop!

 

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