My Chanel Inspired Look

My Chanel Inspired Look

I have been busy working on new designer jackets for women to add to the website and new additions to our jewelry and scarf sections as well. The Chanel look necklaces I am wearing today are some of my new additions. I immediately fell in love with these simple elegant necklaces, because they are so reminiscent of Coco Chanel and her jewelry. They were inspired by the famous Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag straps. I think they look great as a necklace, especially with the little pearl and gold tassel at the end. I decided to wear them with my Napa boucle Moto jacket for women, which is also made of a fabric inspired by the Chanel boucle jacket as well. Last but not least I thought I would add my own flower pin in honor of the Coco Chanel signature camellia flower to finish the look.

Here is a little background on how the camellia flower and the Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag became famous and left a mark in the fashion industry as one of the “Chanel signature looks.”

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was and still is the ultimate style icon of the century. She epitomized Parisian style and was effortlessly chic. She wore mostly black but she knew how to accessorize with her multi strands of pearl and gold chain necklaces, chunky cuff bracelet’s and her signature camellia flower. She fell in love with the camellia flower after her lover Arthur Edward “Boy” Capel gave one to her. It became her emblem and the brand’s signature as she started wearing them on her jacket lapels and in her hair. Pearls were the other accessory she loved to wear. She thought they reveal the most feminine aspect of a woman. As far as the Chanel 2.55 bag is concerned, she wanted to add shoulder straps to a woman’s bag to give her more freedom in movement. Back in those days most women carried bags in their hands and it was somewhat of a hindrance. The idea behind the shoulder strap chains came to her from the caretakers of the convent where she grew up. They held the keys at their waist dangling from the same type of chains as the 2.55 shoulder bag straps.

These beautiful necklaces are now available on our web site, Click Here. I styled my outfit here wearing two of them together, as you know I like to stack necklaces together. I think they will also look great mixed with pearl strands or gold chains. I also wanted to mention that the jacket I am wearing, our Napa boucle Moto jackets is also on sale right now at a great price. Click Here.

I would love to hear what you think of my look and our new necklaces.

top instagrammers 1But before I go I wanted to thank Sylvia of 40plusstyle

(Click Here For Link) for including me among these stylish 40+ bloggers on the her “40 most stylish mid life women on Instagram”.

If you are on Instagram you can follow  me by Clicking Here, I post at least twice daily with style inspirations and ideas and new products.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jacket – Jacket Society Napa Womens Moto Jacket

Culottes – Metropark (Old)

Top – Feather and Bone

Sandals – Audrey Brooks

Bag – Gucci

Necklaces – Jacket Society

Belt –  Banana Republic

Sunglasses -BCBG

Comments

50 responses to “My Chanel Inspired Look”

  1. Susan Jeffries Avatar

    Congratulations on your new title! Well deserved! Susan

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Susan,
      Thank you so much!

  2. Anne Woodyard Avatar

    Love the necklaces, the jacket, and the Chanel tales – great post!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Anne,
      Thank you so much!

  3. Beata Avatar

    I love everything in the look ! Nora you look fabulous 🙂 x

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Beata,
      Thank you so much!

  4. Laura Avatar

    Love this. Not sure if I can pull off the culottes (like I did back in my youth) but you certainly make me want to try…

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Laura,
      Thank you for stopping by!

  5. cherie james Avatar

    Nora, I adore your Chanel inspired necklaces. I may just have to indulge! Loving your whole look, but especially your Audrey Brooks sandals! Thank you for linking up with Shoe and Tell on Style Nudge!

    Cherie
    http://www.stylenudge.com

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Cherie,
      Thank you so much, I hope you do indulge!

  6. BiTi Avatar

    Very cool indeed, I love how you style the jacket with culottes as well 🙂

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Biti,
      Thank you so much for stopping by!

  7. Gina Avatar

    Amazing look O.O I love it so much.
    And congrats on being put on the list, you deserve it!

    Gina
    Pink Wings

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Gina,
      Thank you so much!

  8. Happiness at Mid Life Avatar

    I adore this necklace so much! It looks perfectly chic with your outfit.

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Alice,
      Thank you so much!

  9. Tatiana Avatar

    Absolutely gorgeous, this outfit screams chanel and class. Love the jacket as always! So chic!
    -Tatiana
    We Shop in Heels

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Tatiana,
      Thank you so much for stopping by!

  10. Lana Avatar

    Totally deserving of your new title! You always look so beautiful and elegant – one of my style inspirations!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Lana,
      You are so sweet 🙂 Thank you so much!

  11. Ada Avatar

    That blazer is marvelous and it looks great with the culotte pants. Love the red heels, necklace and black flower brooch. A chic and different outfit for V-Day.

    Happy VALENTINE’S, Beautiful! <3 Ada.

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Ada,
      Thank you so much!

  12. Angele Avatar

    Great outfit!
    Love your jewellery but my favourite is the Long Gold Chain Necklace With Black Pendant. Do you ship to Europe?

    Pinning your outfit to my inspiration board and to the #AllAboutYou board. Thanks for linking:)
    Angele (cohost #AllAboutYou)

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Angele,
      Thank you so much, we do ship to Europe but you have to pay for the shipping. Our USA orders are free shipping. I have shipped jackets to a few European customers.

  13. lorna mai Avatar

    You’re so good at posting on instagram, I just haven’t got into the swing of instagram at all! As ever I love this look on you. Your jacket is stunning and I love the corsage!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Lorna mai,
      Thank you so much, instagram is a lot of work, you just have to keep posting!

  14. Jess Avatar

    Love this look Nora! I am also fascinated to learn about the history of fashion and an icon, herself. THank you for including that. You look amazing in this jacket, and the pin attracted me right away. A great touch! I love that you paired it with cullotes, adding your own “flavor” to the look and red to mark the occasion I love the long necklace and would love to try it.. Have a great Vday weekend!
    from the link up,
    please stop by, jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com/

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jess,
      Thank you so much for stopping by!

  15. Dawn Lucy Avatar

    Gorgeous Chanel inspired look! Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend and thanks so much for linking up with Fun Fashion Friday!
    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Dawn,
      Thank you so much!

  16. Jill Avatar

    I love how you added the Camellia flower to your moto jacket! Your Chanel inspired necklaces are so pretty!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jill,
      Thank you so much for stopping by!

  17. Rachel from Redcliffe Style Avatar

    You look amazing! I love how you have broken it down and explained it. The jacket and necklaces are perfection! Rachel x

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Rachel,
      Thank you so much!

  18. Renae of Simple Sequins Avatar

    Yes! Very Chanel inspired, Nora! Thanks for the inspiration being shared, too. ♥

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Renae,
      Thank you for stopping by!

  19. Mama and More aka Zaz Avatar

    Nora, this may be my favourite styled look of yours ever – the shoes, the culottes, the jacket and those necklaces! Gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing with #AllAboutYou

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Zarouhi,
      Thank you so much!

  20. Abby Avatar

    I love this look! You nailed the Chanel vibe, but you also made it your own. I’m obsessing over those pants, so on trend!

    xo
    -A-
    A Peck on the Chic

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Abby,
      Thank you so much for stopping by!

  21. Tameka Avatar

    I like how you paired the jacket with the culottes. And that pop of red. Thanks for linking up at Who’s Wearing What Wednesdays at Pastries, Pumps and Pi!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Tameka,
      Thank you for stopping by!

  22. Linda A Cassidy Avatar

    what a great jacket, you look great, Thank you so much for linking up with me and I hope to see you tomorrow ( sorry for the delay, internet/vacation issues)

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Linda,
      Thank you!

  23. Christina at SWEET HAUTE Avatar

    Hi! Thanks for linking up your #ootd at #Fashion Caché Friday, stop by right now it is LIVE on @sweethaute #sweethaute  that necklace I WANT:)

    ~Be Sweet
    Christina at
    SWEET HAUTE

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Christina,
      Thank you!

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