Vanessa Paradis Named Face of Chanel
October 19, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under Celebrity/Get the Look
I’m in Paris today, so it’s only fitting that I heard the news that Vanessa Paradis, French model and partner to Johnny Depp, has been named the face of Chanel lipstick.
Vanessa has a long-standing relationship with the house, having first appeared in Coco ads in 1992; eleven years later, she was the Karl Lagerfeld’s muse for Cambon handbags and in 2010, she’ll be the face of Rouge Coco de Chanel lipstick.
What I adore about Chanel’s choice and Vanessa Paradis herself is how unequivocally FRENCH she is. She’s not perfect (French beauty never is), but she’s phenomenally sexy and carries herself …read more
Fall 2009 Preview: Chanel
July 8, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under Fall 2009 Collections
As a city built on water, Venice was a source of great intrigue for the legendary Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel. She saw the city as simultaneously dramatic and fragile – qualities she herself possessed.
In honor of Coco Chanel’s affection for the city, Peter Philips, Global Creative Director for Chanel Makeup, took inspiration from the city of Venice for the Fall 2009 color collection. Think rich sienna and deep rose tones, along with dusky greys and greens that when combined, create a lovely and modern look.
The Fall 2009 collection from Chanel offers up some true standouts including the limited edition Luminous Cream …read more
