LOVE THAT VINTAGE CHANEL

The Great Mademoiselle Chanel left us so much more than fashion.  Besides timeless fragrance and an inspiring bio, she left a certain panache we find in all things classy.  Here are just a few lovely things to remind us what the Chanel experience really means.  Special thanks to Chandra over at the Style Circle over at SMP for putting together these inspirations . . .

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Meet 'Madelyn' the newest addition to the Dioresque collection. I set out to create this dress as a near perfect hourglass as I could get.  The bodice is made up of Chantilly lace under shirred tulle atop a tea-dyed tulle gathered skirt. And of course, loads of volume underneath.  Because this dress has an ecru underlining, there's a cast of pink, and beige undertones.  The waist is cinched with a gray satin tie belt.  

The back closure is a tape of hooks and eyes (dyed to match), a bit outside the box from the traditional row of buttons down the back . . . .