Chanel + French Riviera = Heaven

This must be what heaven is like. At least in my heaven I would attend a Chanel show (one of my favorite designers) that features resort wear (my favorite type of collection) in the French Riviera (my dream vacation destination).   Heaven right?  Many of my favorite fashionistas got to experience this Heaven on Earth and I am currently consumed with imagining what attending such an event would be like, and maybe just a bit jealous I wasn't there myself (someday right?) 

The even took place at the Hotel du Cap in Antibes and the collection was as regal as the location the show took place.  New Chanel rep Caroline Sieber said the collection had a "billion-dollar babe" feel.  I'm sure that "feeling" was palpable considering the show was at one of the most expensive hotels in the world, featuring the best models in the industry, and very real jewels (diamonds and freshwater pearls) were used on the actual outfits.  Oppulence to the extreme. Although some felt the collection lacked focus, I was captivated by everything from the laid back floral print maxi dresses to the perfectly tailored suits.  It featured a ton of looks, and I'd wear *all* of them on vacation.

Who Was There...

Laura Bailey, Alexa Chung, and Poppy Delavingne



Clemence Posey and Blake Lively



Rachel Bilson

Vanessa Paradis

From the Runway...

  

  

  

  

  

Airport Chic

I plan outfits religiously. When I know an event is coming up, generally the first thing I think about is what I'll wear.  Traveling is no exception.  I was never a fan of the whole, "Let's wear sweats on a plane so we'll be comfy" trend.   I admit, I did it once or twice, and I'll probably do it again, but I  love the idea of getting a little gussied up to go to the airport.  You see so many people from around the world, it's fun to look your best.  In Nina Garcia's book The One Hundred she talks about how going to the airport used to a special occasion - you wore your best comfy clothes to take on a day of travel.  She suggests bringing back some of the glamour with a cashmere cardigan, scarf, tote, and sunnies.  Below are some celebs that nailed the look I'd love to accomplish.

Sienna Miller

Miranda Kerr

Rachel Bilson

Kate Moss

Nicole Richie

Kourtney Kardashian

And I'm off to plan my traveling outfit - I'll let you know what I come up with ;)