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I featured 3 different ways of wearing a Chanel jacket here last month. I wanted to see if I could create a couple of outfits with a more contemporary and casual vibe. Given that much of my everyday life consists of working from home, going on school runs, coffee with friends and walks, I need to try to incorporate the classy jacket with my cheapo clothes from Uniqlo. While I often check out my favorite blogs in order to ogle at incredible footwear, I still haven't mastered the art of balancing on stilts, I mean stilettos. I nearly broke my ankle the other day when I wore my nude Stuart Weitzman wedges out . I'm sure the people at the offices must've had a good laugh at my expense watching me hobbled past and holding on to the side of the building for my dear life.
Outfit: Isabel Marant Atika jacket, Alexander Wang t-shirt (available here), Christy's Chepstow trilby hat (available here), Uniqlo cargo skinnies (on special here for £19.90) and Repetto ballet flats (available here)
Outfit: Isabel Marant Atika boucle jacket, Petit Bateau v neck jersey top (similar here), James Twiggy jeans (available here) and ankle boots.
I wish I can afford to buy more Chanel jackets, particular ones in black. The Isabel Marant boucle jacket is the cheaper alternative for now. Until I managed to grow a money tree or win the lottery, I'll stick to searching on eBay, thrift shops and consignment stores for secondhand Chanel jacket as mentioned in the post here.
Love your looks! A very uptown-meets-garconne chic vibe which I love. I'm curious. Would you ever consider looking for a Chanel necklace and incorporating it into your mix? That's another classic Chanel piece that I've always wondered about. Or do you think that's too logo-ed for you?
ReplyDeleteI'm flattered by how you coined my style. Gosh, I've never thought of it that way. I've always wanted to own a Chanel necklace but lately, I've been put off after reading not-so-good reviews about them on TPF. £500 is still a lot for a faux pearl necklace but I do love their classic and timeless style.
DeleteI love these looks - those jackets are divine
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Joanne
http://www.balletpumpsandroses.com
A Chanel jacket really is the epitome of style... it can pull together the most casual outfit and turn it into something effortlessly elegant. I wish I could have a wardrobe full of them!
ReplyDeletei need to start looking for isabel marant jackets ...i love them! (And because chanel is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over the budget for me now)
ReplyDeleteYou and me both! There's so way I can afford brand new Chanel right off the rack. So I'm afraid it'll have to be Isabel Marant too.
DeleteTheir jackets look fabulous with everything! LOL at the stilts comment. I can't wear them now either. Remember M, only YOU know they're second hand ;)
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I hear you Marlene. I can't do high heels either. Wedge platforms are about all I can manage too. My one and only pair of Louboutins have a low kitten heel. (shrugs) Try wearing them inside your house for a few hours at a time to get used to the height and it gets a bit easier to adjust.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outfits as always. I would kill for that Chanel jacket. It is a treasure. The Kelly too. Is it Barenia?! (drool...)
I think I'm going to stick to low kitten heels for now. Mind you, I've spent 2 weeks trying to break into my wedges to no avail. I'm hopeless!
DeleteRegarding the Kelly, it's actually gold in togo. Funny how the color changes depending on the lighting.
I'm in love with your outfits......really chic and cool. thanks for your comment dear! it's a pleasure visiting u
ReplyDeleteWow, both jackets are absolutely gorgeous and love how you styled them!!! I know what you mean about heels - some are just so tricky to walk in! I sometimes have to practice at home before I venture out in them! Haha!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!!! :)
xxTheresa
The Habit
I love that you can invest in just a few simple and beautiful jackets and wear them again and again with trendy/cheaper bottoms and tees and still look fabulous! All hail the jacket!
ReplyDeleteChanel inspired jackets are everywhere this season. I like them but unfortunately I don't think they suit me. I think I look like I'm trying too hard in them, better stick to my leather jackets and blazers ;) They are beautiful and I guess I just have to admire them on others.
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Those jackets are so pretty...I saw an "inspired" one at H&M recently that I really liked!
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I like all the ways you made a traditional jacket more casual, young and up-to-date. I think my favorite pairings have got to the ones with the cargos.
ReplyDeleteGreat looks! I love how you mix your designer pieces in. You keep inspiring me to invest in a few key pieces that I can wear with everything :)
ReplyDeletei never thought to style a boucle jacket with cargos! it works really well, thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeletei love how versatile these jackets are. def worth the investment. i hope i can invest in one...somedayyyy hahahha
ReplyDeleteLol your name itself is oozing with sweetnes. Could I abbreviate you to CCC?
ReplyDeleteYou been to Singapore before? I hope you like it here!
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I think you sound like a humorous lady. I like how you said you are finding ways to pair your Chanel with cheaper Uniqlo clothes and the way you balanced on "stilts".
Chanel bouclé jacket is such a timeless and classic piece and I love all your variations, they all look so chic and fabulous! I wish I had one of these jackets in my closet :)
ReplyDeletexx Ivana
Macarons and Pearls
M!! LOVE these looks! You definitely put together outfits with a casual chic vibe, which is sometimes hard to do with Chanel jacket! Don't be surprised if you see me trying to copy some of these outfits!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope your ankle is doing okay from the stilts incident!!!!!! I think wedges are comfy but there is always that fine balance between walking and almost killing yourself on platforms wedges! The things we do for fashion!! LOL!
xo, sam
Love that third look, casual and pretty :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Wednesday!
I love the outfits you put together! They are fantastic! I love how you style things together!
ReplyDeleteBest, M.
i'm still in the search of Chanel jacket hoping that one day I can get for myself a one. Still in vintage hunting but who knows i would be lucky to find one :)
ReplyDeletethese sets are beautiful! its great to see how you can manage to look elegant even in ordinary day..
take care dear. xoxo, Haus of Gala
I love how you paired your cream Chanel jacket with cargo pants - such a cool way to wear it and very youthful!
ReplyDeleteI love each of these pairings. You've really managed to take a classic piece and make it your own- LOVE. The Chanel jacket is so versatile. I consider it a wardrobe staple.
ReplyDeleteYour Hermes Kelly bag is amazing.
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