Posts Tagged ‘Chanel’

Chanel Iman up close.

February 4th, 2010 by Ruth

Exciting news today! We here at Chic Thrills had the chance to sit down and chat with ultimate chicskate and L.E.I. Jeans Model Citizen judge, Chanel Iman. Now at a mere 16 years old, Iman hasn’t missed a Fashion Week since she was 12! Completely in the know, this season’s fashion style is leather pants, Chanel bags, ponytails and of course, L.E.I. Jeans.

She stashes all her cash for her favorite high-fashion discount store, D Magazine, which is located in Milan, Italy. “They have the best designers at half the price. I scoop up vintage Versace and other designers there,” chirped Iman.

The secret behind being the ultimate chicskate, she says, is confidence and attitude. Iman said it perfectly: “Confidence gets me down the runway. Sometimes I don’t like the outfit that I have on but it’s my job to sell it.” Take a cue from her approach: all you need is a little confidence and the right attitude to make the steals look like a splurge.

Naturally thin, Iman has been blessed with the genes that allow her to eat whatever she wants and says that her best beauty secret is her full eyebrow. As a money saver, “I use Anastasia’s Eyebrow Kit and do them myself.”

She also credits music as an instant mood-booster. “I listen to a variety of music prior to a show. Right now on my iPod I have: Madonna, Kanye, Beyonce and I can dance anywhere in the world if listening to Michael Jackson.”

And there you have it – life according to a supermodel!

Chanel’s new nail color.

January 25th, 2010 by Ruth

Les Vernis 505 Particuliere, $23, Chanel.com

Les Vernis 505 Particuliere, $23, Chanel.com

Chanel recently announced the arrival of its new nail color, Particuliere, available for $23 this month. The hotly anticipated new lavender-gray color is sure to fly off the shelf but if you can’t stand waiting around for the shade, essie’s chinchilly is incredibly similar in hue and available at 1/3 of the price right now!

essie chinchilly, $8.00

essie chinchilly, $8.00

So, will you be buying the splurge or the steal?

{Les Vernie 505 Particuliere, Chanel, $23.00} and {chinchilly polish, essie, $8.00}

Luxury on loan.

November 10th, 2009 by Ruth

 

Alexis Bittar Set of Three Bangles

Alexis Bittar Set of Three Bangles

I finally caved into testing the waters of luxury on loan. After years of industry buzz, I suggest that if you are having issues committing to purchasing higher end accessories, rely on Avelle. Creators of Bag Borrow or Steal for the indecisive fashionista, the web site allows members to rent authentic handbags, jewelry and sunglasses.

Easy to navigate, Bag Borrow or Steal conveniently narrows your search by a number of paired down categories. Utilize the nifty “Matchmaker” to find the accessory you’re dreaming of. After answering a few simple questions, I was partnered with the stunning classic Chanel handbag. 

Chanel Classic Handbag with Flap

Chanel Classic Handbag with Flap

And don’t think you’re signing your life away as you do with Ideelist.com, to become a member of BBS, simply choose a monthly, three-month or reasonably priced year membership.

  • 1 Month – $9.95 
  • 3 Months – $19.95 ($6.65 per month)
  • Year – $60 ($5 per month + $60 rental credit)

So go ahead, check it out. There’s absolutely  no commitment, except to pure fashionable happiness.