fashion friday crush | CHANEL

view the CHANEL fall/winter 2016 collection.  it's no secret i'm in love with the CHANEL line, and everything the label represents.  independence, like coco herself; a love of beauty, elegance using exquisite materials and decorative embellishments that under most circumstances would be over-the-top.  but, with CHANEL materials are high-quality and used with impeccable precision in a way that makes garments elegantly simplistic.   xx, dana

p.s. CHANEL has a way of making me come out of hiding.  i'm not blogging anymore as you may have noticed, my energies are focused on speaking about feng shui + design, designing, and creating. stay tuned for my new website to be revealed soon.  

weekend color inspiration

zsa zsa bellagio

chanel

dpages

the reformation

this is glamorous

cream is one of the neutrals that just gives one the feeling of peace and serenity.  the soft and subtle nature of this tone adds instant warmth in a gentle way.  happy saturday.  xx, dana

weekend color inspiration

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the pretty blog

domaine

those suede shoes in that shade of coral captured my prolonged attention today.   a soft coral or a bright coral works well with complementary colors or as a stand-alone statement shade.  happy saturday, xx, dana

friday fashion crush

chanel

valentino

anthropologie

asos

soft feminine shapes, textures and printed florals are on my radar today.  from luxurious chanel sequined frocks to a more casual print; florals jump start my hope for an early spring.  happy friday.  xx, dana

weekend color inspiration

lark and linen

apartment therapy

benjamin moore

style at home

etsy

pale, soft tones of pastels make for serene spaces and provide peaceful energy.  mixing them up with vibrant red or other vibrant colors, creates a juxtaposition that surprisingly balances out.  happy saturday.  xx, dana

the artistry of the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2015 Haute Couture Collection

i'm always giddy after chanel debuts a collection.  and, stumbling across this video showing behind-the-scenes handwork gave me much heart-felt joy.

there's simply no comparison to the exquisite detail, artistry and imaginative design of chanel.  the embellishments in the spring-summer 2015 haute couture collection combine bright, unique flowers and paler flowers made of fabric, sequins and some type of plastic-like paint.  it brings a whimsical yet soft femininity that evokes the coming of spring.  

i'm calling it fantasy made real.  even if one cannot afford haute couture, the inspiration that it brings is quite contagious.  the residual ripples of visual joy can be felt for days after viewing the collection.  xx, dana

if you have time, click here for the fashion show.

weekend color inspiration

jenny packham

chanel

this is glamorous

sugar paper

goop

soft, comforting, barely there color, blush is a neutral comparable to no other.  happy saturday.  xx, dana

friday fashion crush + holiday cheer

dior

moda operandi

this is glamorous

vogue

layla grace

politics of monogramming

style

style bistro

pinterest

glamette

zsa zsa bellagio

danacaseydesign

tea time magazine

cool silver and metallics against fiery reds and red tones balances out the seasonal energy.  you may find my blog posts few and far between for the next couple of weeks as i enjoy the peace and quiet of the season and special moments celebrating winter in cosy envelopment with my family.   happy holidays.  xx, dana

view the making of the CHANEL Métiers d’Art 2014/15 Paris-Salzburg collection

the artistry, design, materials and craftsmanship are just exquisite. the creativity is contagious and transports me back to happy memories of working on a chanel-inspired dress long ago.   xx, dana

view the entire show here

weekend color inspiration

chanel

this is glamorous

the rug company

so subtle, a pale grey with hints of taupe; reminds me of a very milky warm latte.  enjoy your saturday.  xx, dana

CHANEL N°5: The One That I Want film with Gisele Bundchen

beautifully directed by baz luhrmann (moulin rouge and the great gatsby), it is a treat for the eyes and soul.  wonderful weekend wishes, dana

visit pinterest and my collection of chanel pins here.  this is where much of my design inspiration is drawn from.

video:  chanel.com

friday fashion crush

going to make it mine

pinterest

labelle fabuleuset

ovulus

obsessed with ruffles once again.  they add interest without overpowering the style or design.  wishing you a happy friday.  ♥dana