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Coco Before Chanel Movie Poster Giveaway!

Ashley Shute — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:00:19 +0000

Movies and fashion recently collided in the Anna Wintour inspired documentary The September Issue. Anna Wintour and Vogue, however, would not be what it is today, without Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel.

To celebrate the life of Coco Chanel and all that her life has brought to fashion, particularly to luxury fashion, Splendicity has partnered with Sony Pictures to giveaway two fashionable movie buffs a full sized move poster for full length featured film Coco Before Chanel.

The film has already hit international theaters to rave reviews and will open stateside on September 25, 2009.

All you need to do to win one of these movie posters is leave a comment in response to the following question: What is your favorite Chanel product (quilted purse, perfume, suites, etc) and why?

The contest will run from September 19, 2009, at 12:00 PM EST to September 25, 2009, at 11:59 PM. Two winners will be selected at random and will be contacted within 48 hours of contest end.

For full sized preview of the poster click here.

For previews, great stills and more information about the movie check out the website.

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Coco Before Chanel Movie Poster Giveaway!

My Piece of the Eluxury Good-Bye Pie

Ashley Shute — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:33:56 +0000

When stores close I’m always hesitant to buy clothes. What if they just don’t fit right? Am I able to return them? What if I cannot find a friend who wants them? That especially rings true with the retail closure of Eluxury.com.

ELuxury.com

So, to say good-bye to Eluxury.com I’m found this fancy purple Marc Jacobs Pear Resin Bangle Bracelet that’s marked down quite a bit to $210 that I’d be more then happy to invest in. I know I won’t have to return it in fear that it won’t fit and the color is amazing. I love purple! Now, if only I could pay down my credit cards a bit so I could pay for it.

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My Piece of the Eluxury Good-Bye Pie

Winifred Grace Jewelry

Ashley Shute — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:54:38 +0000

Most people with some type of creative bone in their body find inspiration from nature and their childhood home. That is no different for jewelry designer Winifred Grace Gundeck who is from Miami Florida. She is the designer of some beautiful pieces that I happened to stumble upon a few days ago.

Winifred Grace

Ms. Gundeck and I both share a passion for the Spanish language, she has a degree in Spanish andso do I! After spending time getting her Master’s in Graphic Design, she remembered how much she missed to her youthful memories of selling barrettes on the streets. With these memories in tow, she decided to return passion of designing accessories. Winifred Grace was created in 2003.

Winifred Grace is based in Chicago, Illinois (go Cubs!) and is sold in several luxurious retail locations in California, Illinois, Florida, New York and Georgia. It sounds like I’ll be taking a road trip to go see some of these in person.

The designs are decidedly girly and very fashionable. If you adore the boho chic look or even the vintage feel every now and then I highly recommend taking a look at both the Spring 2009 and Classic 2009 Collection.

If you are in New York City, one of these retailers,Steven Alan’s , will be hosting a fabulous trunk show for Winifred Grace on June 4-5. So clear your calendars and check it out! For more information check it out here.

For more information about Winifred Grace contact Courtney Forrest.

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Winifred Grace Jewelry

Adventures in Dress Shopping | Pieced Lace Art Deco Gown at The Frock

Tracey Duncan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:33:46 +0000

In my search for the the perfect 1930’s or 1940’s wedding gown, I have come across a lot of fabulous dresses. My parameters have been bias cut charmeuse, long sleeves, and, well, something that will fit on my not-so-vintage sized frame. This gorgeous pieced lace deco gown does not fit the requirements, but I still can’t get it out of my head. The elegant drape of the sleeves and skirt balances out the structured lace bodice perfectly. And although I actually hate bell sleeves, they don’t look costume-y on such a streamlined piece. Available for $2,650 at The Frock. Let me know what you think between this and the other 1930’s wedding dress by Miss Bombshell.

Photo Credit: The Frock

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Adventures in Dress Shopping | Wedding Dress Vision Board

Tracey Duncan — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:05:51 +0000

Okay, so, no one actually makes vision boards anymore. They probably all use photoshop or some other computer collager, like I did. In any case, the idea is to find what you are looking for by defining it. This is what I am looking for in a wedding ensemble:

As far as shopping checklists go, it’s pretty abstract, but putting it together made me feel like I know what I’m looking for, and since i only have a few weeks, really, that’s definitely important.

Photo Credit:Â Central Vintage Gown and Right Corner Gown, The Frock

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Adventures in Dress Shopping | 1930s Wedding Dress by Miss Bombshell

Tracey Duncan — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:56:31 +0000

Well, the search for other dresses has been postponed, now that I am searching for my very own wedding gown. We have decided to get married in April, so I don’t have a lot of time. Thankfully, the internet is an amazing bridal resource. The hard part is figuring out what, of all the billions of options, is right for you.

Â My fiancÃ© and I (!!!) are looking for a quiet courtyard in the French Quarter, New Orleans, for the ceremony and reception, and I want a wedding that matches the delicate creole elegance of the city.Â I love the look of modern brides a la Sarah Jessica Parker, but, personally, it isn’t really my style. So, I am looking for a dress from another era, or for something that looks like it’s from another era, at least.

My first thought was to go go custom, as anyone with above size 4 proportions has a hard time finding vintage that fits. I found this beautiful little dress on Etsy:

I love the elegant simplicity of the gown, and priced at only $500, it is a steal in the bridal kingdom, especially for bias cut silk. The rouched back makes it flattering for a curvy girl like me, and the puff shoulders balance out the hips while maintaining an old-fashioned sense of modesty. I have been in contact with the designer, and she seems willing to work with me to customize the gown to meet my needs. Like sleeves, I really want sleeves! Available at Miss Bombshell.

Photo Credit: Miss Bombshell

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Adventures in Dress Shopping | 1930s Wedding Dress by Miss Bombshell