I’m a lover of biographies and it’s a double interest when the story is about someone who also happens to be one of my idols. We all love Chanel for her creativity and undeniable influence in the Haute Couture world, but in the new reissue of Jean Leymarie’s 1987 Chanel book we can get to know about how Chanel contributed to the international arts scene by creating costumes for actual production and how sometimes she was a patron to not-so-fortunate directors. It was quite difficult to get a hand on the first edition, but now it’s available again, published by “Abrams” in the US. I already bought my copy and I can’t wait to read about how and by whom Chanel was influenced and how she mingled with some of the greatest artists of her time. You can purchase the book here.
“I always felt a solid sense of friendship toward Picasso. I believe that he felt the same way.” Chanel
Also, I want to thank the stylish and talented Kristy and Beth at Design Chic and to Maureen at Ecletic Revisited for awarding me with Stylish Blogger Award. It’s an honor and a satisfaction to always receive such a chic award. In the past I had posted 7 things about me, to see them you can click here and here. Without further adieu I now pass along this award to:
Teresa at Splendid Sass, Alcira at Nero Chronicles, Tabitha at Bourbon & Pearls, Pretty Prowler, A Casa da Va, Roost.
After receiving this award you have to pay it forward and follow the rules:
1) Thank & link back to the person who awarded you.
2) Share 7 things about yourself.
3) Award 10 great bloggers that you recently discovered#4) Contact those bloggers and tell them about the award
Lila
Thank you Julie! I'm so flattered!
xoxo
Lila Ferraro
Angela Parmer Duke
I love Chanel, and I think this will be a great edition and addition!
Alcira Molina-Ali
Cheers Julia and many thanks!
I actually just completed one of these yesterday — so it's a stylish twofer 😉
Wow, what I'm double-honored!
Alcira
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Alcira Molina-Ali
Cheers Julia and many thanks!
I actually just completed one of these yesterday — so it's a stylish twofer 😉
Wow, I'm double-honored!
Alcira
nerochronicles.com
eclecticrevisited
Hi Julia,
thank-you for accepting this award…
you are so gracious…
and I'm off to the book store today, so I'll check to see if they have Coco's book there…she is an icon..
thanks again,
maureen
marissa
Thank you for recognizing me, Julia! So nice of you.
Tabitha
Thank you so much, I did miss this!
I'm trying to redecorate a room just now – oh boy my head is imploding – if only you were closer, I've lost all my confidence about what goes with what.
Enjoy your weekend!
A Casa da Vá
How sweet of you, thank you Julie!
mydesignchic
This looks like a wonderful book to add to my ever growing collection…heading to check out your blog picks!! Have a great weekend ~
Francine Gardner
Great post. I so enjoyed reading through your post