Le Blogueur and the Plush Carpet

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Whilst the Coco Chanel quote that sits in my fat header is more about the exacting and meaning of the words rather than about Mademoiselle Chanel herself, it seems my run ins with the brand as it stands today have always erred towards the fortunate (though I've yet to make it to the holy event that is the Chanel sample sale in London…let's get that one ticked off soon…).  Remember that Coco Mademoiselle bloggers event (part 1, 2) in Paris back in 2007 when the blog was weedy and wee, the one that I STILL get asked about and the one that has since spawned many repeat trips organised by Chanel as well as similar initiatives from other brands.  Then there have been the RTW show going opps which yes, send geeky fashion shivers up my spine (it is normally pretty chilly in that Grand Palais venue…).  Then I get shoot opportunities where oodles of Chanel are at my wearing disposal (this example is coming out soon… quite exciting and it not JUST the Chanel… will explain later). 

Then I get afternoons like this one photographed here, where I get to pad around on plush plush cream carpet and touch/feel the A/W 10-11 and new cruise collection for an elongated hour or so (even though I keep nervously asking the lovely PR whether I'm cutting into her desktop time…).  I missed the Chanel press day becaaaaaause… err… I don't quite remember but there was definitely a good reason.  So this was a make-up carpet-plodding sesh and a perfect flow-on from my 'Faux Fur' post where I said I was slayed by a giant iceberg and plenty of faux. 

I'm also getting this done and dusted before S/S 11 action takes over even though technically I'm still wearing summer clothes right now in New York and haven't even dipped into vaguely autumnal things.  It's all getting a leeeeetle bit confused and messed up in my head.  I'm hoping by the time Paris comes round, things will start making sense to me and a cold wind sets in when I can even begin to consider furriness on any level.  Apologies if it's all looking a bit 'old hat' but seasons are still dictating that there's still months yet before we get slippy on…

…ice ice baby…

Sorry, couldn't resist…

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Waiting for Tommy Ton to capture these ACTUALLY on ice for that money shot….

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These need to be worn over a Fair Isle long john-style onesie… not sure why I have nothing except for that vision for these boots…

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The smile is ramped up in cheesy wattage because of a) plush carpet padding and b) heeeeeeavy coat that feels protective.

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I was most keen to feel up this rucksack which actually houses a 2.55 bag and a travel pouch inside that can be taken apart.  I sort of love how utilitarian and decadent collide into the piece…

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A victory fist pump is always better done with a fingerless leather glove – I think it has more conviction… wonder if Lagerfeld does secret victory fist pumps with his gloved hands…

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This jacket is from pre-fall I think…the origami folded front is a really striking touch on what is anooooooother tweed jacket…

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More tweed collisions in these pre-fall shoes…

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The cruise collection needs to be seen up close because the details I think got a little lost in all the Saint Tropez sashaying…things like the double cc's worked into this broderie anglaise dress…

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Or the gauzey gingham that is frayed and interwoven

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Best to end with some bling that has plenty of soft focus on what was a very softy softy, paddy paddy afternoon…. I sort of love the gaudiness of this…kind of like if I was five and was asked to draw a crown, I'd be working in globules of amber and making it THIS precise shade of gold….

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24 comments

  1. omg…cha..nnnneeellll…..love..love…dis post..and those pics..are absolute..darlings..i love..that rucksack..the tweed jacket..and the lovely booties….!!!<3

  2. I looover Chanel, lusting aftr those boots big time. I love how some bloggers take ther own photos pretty much most of the time. I need to start getting out there with my camera. But for the time, I’m content with my crisps and laptop.
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  6. I wasn’t entirely convinced by their AW collection, but I LOVE the platform fair isle boots. You could wear them in loads of different ways too – imagine them with a tweedy below the knee skirt and big chunky scarf!

  12. The rucksack has to be one of the best pieces, I really really like the shape, it feels it’s like the shape that can make it look furry and fabulous!
    xxx

  13. I LOVE this collection, I spent last a day tryign everything on too, so fun, and ended up getting one of the furry jackets – just wish it would get cold enough to wear it!

  14. such absolute fantastic pieces. and the acne dress youre wearing. its a dream.. wish i had it..
    i like how your blog has great outfits., but you always share with the readers a whole lotta new fashion inspirations.
    wish you a wonderful week.

  17. Can’t…take..eyes…off…ice…bag… it’s gorgeous! breathtakingly desirable. dang! haha love the gloves and the botties too. I think Karl is a genius in taking chanel’s classic elements and come up with items with a fun twist!

  19. I really do not get this collection at all,… that said you really manage to pull it off… if that makes sense…

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