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Oscars 2020: What They Wore


I don’t know about you, but I found this year’s Oscars red carpet painfully boring. I had a few favourites, but judging from some of their Twitter coverage, I’m in the minority. Take this ruffled Valentino gown on Kristen Wiig, for example…I ADORE IT. It’s so unexpected, so fresh, and so stunning (gimme!!!). Lots of people are comparing it to lasagna noodles…and all I have to say about that is…if this is lasagna noodles, Kristen is SERVING IT!

On the less polarizing side of the spectrum, I actually enjoyed Brie Larson’s very un-Celine Celine (?). Are we sure it’s Celine, you guys? Either way, she looks beautiful but not in a precious way. Then there’s Lucy Boynton in CHANEL, actually looking quite precious, but she’s totally pulling it off. The Peter Pan collar, the bows…all of it! And those hair accessories and makeup?! Perfection!

Maya Rudolph’s sequined caftan is my dream red carpet dress…loose enough that you don’t have to diet, and still well-cut enough to drape nicely without looking shlumpy. Always a winner in my books.

Last, but not least, queen of meme-able Oscars reactions Billie Eilish wore a very Billie Eilish CHANEL outfit, which isn’t something I’d wear, but it’s so her, and so cool, I can’t help but stan. I’ll take her loose tweed suit over a forgettable gown any day.

So who was your fave this year? Tweet or DM me on Twitter on Instagram and let me know.





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CHANEL Opens New Montreal Boutique at Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

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If you love fashion and CHANEL, book your tickets to Montreal ASAP, because the iconic brand just expanded their Montreal presence with a new Peter Marino designed boutique. The 310 sqm boutique within Holt Renfrew Ogilvy will offer Ready-to-Wear, handbags, shoes, costume jewellery and eyewear as well as a selection of Watches & Fine Jewellery. Judging from the photos, the space is both timeless and understated, with the iconic tweed upholstery, silk and wool carpeting, and textured wall finishes in custom ‘moongold’ and coromandel tones. The twin staircases on the main floor are a striking feature, with the right staircase leading clients to heaven…aka the shoe salon, and the left to a second accessory salon.

A larger CHANEL boutique means greater selection, which also means if I can’t find something in Toronto, I can get my SA to try and find it in Montreal. A win-win all around. Next time I’m in Montreal, I’m definitely adding a visit to this beauty of a boutique to my itinerary, along with brunch at Arthurs Nosh Bar, and a St-Viateur bagel run. And just like that, I’m in sudden need of a weekend in Montreal! Thanks, CHANEL!

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CHANEL BOUTIQUE
Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
1307 Saint-Catherine Street West
Montreal, H3G 1P7

Opening Hours Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday and Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
514 842 7318

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CHANEL Spring-Summer 2020 Collection


As you may know already, CHANEL is always my most-anticipated show during Paris Fashion Week. I love seeing the new accessory designs for the next season, I love checking out the new selection of tweed blazers, wishing that perhaps one of them will be THE ONE I’ve been searching for. I always look forward to the reveal of the collection’s theme and the nearly-always-awe-inspiring set design. I know that it takes many hours/days/weeks/months to design a collection, cast the models, build the sets, and put it all together. A fashion show is a result of many hours of blood, sweat, and tears, and a culmination of so much hard work, which is why seeing that publicity-hungry “comedian” storming the stage during the final walk felt so gross to me. I didn’t find it all that humorous when Gigi Hadid had to literally put a stop to this woman’s antics. I hate that Virginie Viard’s first ready-to-wear presentation since Karl Lagerfeld’s passing was interrupted by someone so selfish and unfunny.

But enough about her and on to the impeccable Spring-Summer 2020 collection itself. Personally, I loved it. The models sauntered from “roof” to “roof” in elegant, modern, but still very CHANEL looks in classic shades of black, white, blue and red. There were youthful tweed rompers and jumpsuits that I would wear every day of my life if I could. There were classic CHANEL bags imagined in intricate tweed, chains, and pearls. Bows and dainty CCs adorned dresses and sweaters, with many of the looks cinched with belts of varying thickness. And while I don’t think I could pull off the pleated waist denim the way the models did so effortlessly, the striped knit twinset pairing felt fun and fresh for spring, a style hack I’ll be borrowing next season.

And while I didn’t find my perfect CHANEL blazer in this collection, I did add a tweed romper to my never-ending “dream wardrobe” wishlist. How could I not, when they look this good?







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What They Wore: Met Gala 2019


Guys, I don’t know about you, but this was one of my fave Met Galas in a while. With “Camp: Notes on Fashion” as the theme, I was hoping to see a swan dress or two a la Bjork, but my hopes weren’t especially high. Well, I was wrong, because so many celebs delivered! Perhaps not everyone went full camp, but so many did, and thankfully, I didn’t see a lot of “pretty”, “nakedy”, “boring” outfits. Well, Gisele did wear a pretty boring dress and Karlie Kloss showed up a clubby, wrinkly Gucci mini, but I wasn’t really expecting much from these two anyway. Instead, there were plenty of bonkers, bananas, cuckoo outfits…and it was so much fun! Some of my faves are embedded in this post, including Ezra Miller’s epic everything, Janelle Monae wearing all of the hats, Naomi Campbell looking ageless, Tessa Thompson the epitome of perfection in CHANEL, Jared Leto in Gucci and with a head to spare, Gemma Chan in a stunning Tom Ford-designed/Elizabeth Taylor-inspired headpiece, and Kim Kardashian dripping in crystals in a custom-made Thierry Mugler. Did you have a favourite outfit of the night? Check out the rest of the looks after the jump!



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Beauty: First Canadian CHANEL Beauty Boutique Opens in Toronto


Toronto just got a whole lot chicer with the arrival of the brand new CHANEL Beauty Boutique – the first standalone fragrance and beauty location in Canada! Located on the concourse level of 50 Bloor Street West, the stunning 1,280 square foot space features three makeup stations, a fragrance library, a specialty selection of eyewear, and a private treatment room inspired by the CHANEL au Ritz Spa in Paris!

The boutique will house current beauty and fragrance collections, as well as products that are unique to the Toronto location (intriguing, non?). The space will feature iPad applications where shoppers will be able to try on lipstick shades virtually, and to top it off, exclusive “Art of Wrapping” packaging will also be unveiled. I’ve been buried under a mountain of paperwork at work and haven’t had the chance to stop by the new boutique just yet, but I can’t wait to pay a visit this weekend. Who’s with me?

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Shopping: Holt Renfrew Unveils New Beauty Hall


After months of renovations, Holt Renfrew has unveiled its gleaming new Beauty Hall on the concourse level of the Bloor Street flagship. The seemingly never-ending 12,000
square foot department was designed by Kramer Design Group with master architects, Gensler, and features 45 skincare, fragrance and colour brands, a dedicated clean beauty area, a master class event space, two Holt Renfrew skincare cabines, a fragrance library and lots more. Some of the brands available at the Holt Renfrew Beauty Hall include Aesop, La Prairie, Chantecaille, Sulwhasoo, Oribe, Susanne Kaufmann, Tata Harper, Byredo, and Jo Malone, among many others. A CHANEL Beauty Boutique will be opening within the Beauty Hall later this year as well.

Photos don’t do this space justice, you must see it for yourself. Whether you’re looking to refresh your skincare routine, learn about new beauty brands, or shopping for the perfect gift, the Holt Renfrew Beauty Hall has something for everyone, and it’s just the beginning for the 50 Bloor Street West store. By the end of the year, the main floor beauty and colour space renovation will also be completed, and by 2020, the remaining floors, including the new women’s leather goods and jewellery area, new vendor shops from Celine, Prada, Dior, Balenciaga and a gourmet dining experience in the new Colette Grand café will be updated and renovated. If the rest of the renovations are as impressive as the Beauty Hall, the flagship store is going to be a gem! Until then, make sure to stop by the new beauty space on the concourse level of the 50 Bloor Street West flagship store, and check out the awe-inspiring department for yourself.




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CHANEL in The Snow Fall 2019 Collection

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As someone who is really into snowboarding at the moment, the setting of the CHANEL in the Snow Fall 2019 Collection was thrilling to see. An entire collection of perfect apres ski clothes showcased in a faux alpine village, complete with Chalet Gardenia, CHANEL skis tucked into the snow, mountain backdrop, and of course, the snowy runway.

This was the first CHANEL show since Karl Lagerfeld’s passing, and most likely the last collection he co-designed with Virginie Viard (though rumour has it he had input into the upcoming cruise collection as well). It’s strange to think of CHANEL without Karl. The two have been inextricably linked since 1983 (longer than I’ve been alive!), and while I’m really excited to see where Virginie Viard will take the brand, I’m also sad that one of the most iconic designers to ever live is gone. To honour the late designer, there was a minute of silence before the show, and tearful models on the runway after, but the true celebration of his talent was the show and the collection itself.

Heavy on the menswear-inspired looks, with timeless oversized houndstooth suits and coats, substantial plaids, and high-waisted pants, but also with a good helping of cheerful bright tweeds, sheer tulle, iridescent sequins, and shiny leather, the Fall 2019 collection had the makings of a dream fall-winter wardrobe…mostly for off the slopes, but if I can get my hands on that fuzzy red CHANEL sweater, I’ll wear it all the time and for all occasions. No surprise, there were also a lot of gorgeous bags and accessories on the runway. As we know, Karl loved a cheeky minaudiere, and this collection was no exception. For CHANEL in the Snow, a ski lift minaudiere was introduced in three colourways, with “Coco” “drawn” on a steamy window. I’d love to see a “Karl” minaudiere in the future, and I wonder if that’ll ever happen.

What did you think of CHANEL in the Snow? Will you miss Karl Lagerfeld’s genius designs? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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What They Wore: Oscars 2019


Though I’m currently away on vacation, I knew I had to log in and blog about the 2019 Oscars fashion after seeing THAT dress on Gemma Chan. It’s pink, it’s tent-like, it has pockets and a ruffled collar, and it’s freaking perfect. Not boring, not predictable…just perfect. Thank you, Gemma, and thank you, Valentino for really bringing it. Gemma wasn’t the only one having a pink moment. I loved Maya Rudolph’s floral cape gown and that chic bob of hers…she looked incredible. Speaking of incredible, how gorgeous did Tessa Thompson look in her CHANEL Couture gown?! Understated, elegant, but still so far from boring. Love her so much, and love that the brand recognizes her amazingness too.

But while we always expect the women to make a splash on the red carpet, it was Billy Porter who seemed to be having the most fun in a velvet ballgown skirt, paired with a structured jacket on top, and attitude to match. Actually, this year’s Oscars had a veritable buffet of exciting looks on male actors: Stephan James and David Oyelowo in velvet Etro suits, Mark Ronson in haute bellboy attire, Nicholas Hoult in that drapey yet structured Dior jacket…so much better than the expected tuxedos, non?

There were also a few disappointments in my books…Lady Gaga in a whatever gown (I bet she had a million options to choose from, and this gown is what she chose?!), Brie Larson in Celine looking beautiful but also not very exciting, and Constance Wu, whom I looooove, in a fine Versace that just missed the mark for me (too reminiscent of Michelle Williams’ infamous marigold frock, but not as well-executed perhaps?!).

I’m rushing this post because my time on this business center computer is limited to 30 minutes…so I am sure I am missing some stellar and not-so-stellar looks, but I am including most of my faves in the gallery below. Let me know if you agree in the comments!



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CHANEL Haute Couture Spring 2019 Collection


The beauty of couture is that you can’t really appreciate it from images alone. It may seem ludicrous to spend an eye-watering amount of money on a gown sprinkled with some sequins, but in reality, these clothes are art – each piece exquisitely made, with every sequin applied by hand, one-of-a-kind. So while going through the photos of the CHANEL Spring 2019 Haute Couture collection, I took my time taking in each image, zooming in to check out the surprises that reveal themselves, like the delicate floral applique made out of feathers, or the dried flowers dipped in resin, or a gown that may appear white on first look, but is actually made entirely out of sequins. Breathtaking!

And while, of course, the mere mortals won’t be running off to boutiques, hoping to score one of these looks, I always hope to see the more creative gowns on a major red carpet, like the Academy Awards. Just imagine Lady Gaga in the look below, or Rachel Weisz in literally anything from this collection?! I know that these two don’t work with CHANEL, but one can dream.

Besides the intricate details, I loved the makeup look created for this runway show. Lower lash line winged eyeliner (instead of the usual top) seems to be fairly easy to replicate, and will surely spice up your usual eye makeup routine, without it being deemed too crazy. CHANEL’s global creative makeup and color designer Lucia Pica used the CHANEL Stylo Ombre et Contour pencil in Bleu Nuit to create the smoky effect, CHANEL Rouge Allure Velvet Extreme Intense Matte Lip Colour in Épitome on the lips, with a coat of CHANEL Rouge Allure Liquid Powder in Invincible on top, in case you wanted to try this at home.

What did you think of CHANEL Spring 2019 Haute Couture collection? Share in the comments.







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Golden Globes 2019: What They Wore


Did you watch the Golden Globes tonight? I totally forgot, so sadly, I completely missed the red carpet and had to catch up on the outfits online. Unsurprisingly, I feel like I didn’t miss all that much. Most stars don’t like to show their cards too early in the award season, and thus many of my usual faves went with snoozy gowns for tonight’s awards (looking at you, Emily Blunt and Emma Stone).

But of course, it wasn’t all forgettable. My fave looks from tonight included Timothee Chalamet in a custom Louis Vuitton harness, Lucy Boynton and Rachel Weisz in Celine, Richard Madden pulling off an all-velvet suit, Janelle Monae in a hot-off-the-runway CHANEL look, and Saoirse Ronan in a slinky chainmail Gucci. I also really loved Olivia Colman’s Stella McCartney look on TV, but not so much in photos.

And while there were a lot of underwhelming looks tonight, Amber Heard’s ill-fitting gown, paired with pretty terrible hair and harsh makeup was my worst-dressed of the night. After seeing (and loving) her in Aquaman, I can’t believe this is what she ended up with on the red carpet.

Did you watch the 2019 Golden Globe Awards? Which outfits won your vote? Share in the comments.






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