Chanel Bash in Vegas

photo via daily mail

Undeniably my favorite look of the night goes to Jessica Alba. Guys, this was not just another fashion event-- it was the very extravagant opening of the Chanel exhibition, Numéros Privés which took place at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.  From private jets to swanky rooms & festivities, lucky guests indulged in the decadence that is , what else: "very Chanel".  Think glamour, luxury, and all of the above. Jessica Alba looks extremely elegant in her black + white Chanel resort 2012 frock, wouldn't you agree? holy chic!

Rachel Bilson in Chanel + Casadei

photo via Who What Wear

Rachel Bilson—looking nothing short of perfection—is wearing one of my favorite feathery Chanel frocks (paired with Casadei heels) at the Art of Elysium 5th Annual Heaven Gala in L.A.  

Chanel: Paris-Bombay 2011/2012

photos via tumblr, The Coveteur, divanee

Pinch me. Chanel, Paris-Bombay show is a tad opulent + perfect, no? Dear Karl, this is quite possibly the most beautiful and extravagant show you have assembled thus far. And for that,  I forgive you for loosing my invite. Sigh, Chanel + champagne wishes.

"It's all about refinements. It's the Paris version of the idea of India" — Karl Lagerfeld

GaGa Clause

Last night, Lady Gaga donned a custom Chanel white tweed + black trim ball gown, with pearls & bows— impeccably designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The occasion was none other than the much anticipated opening of Gaga's Workshop at Barney's New York, where Mother Monster got to play Mother Christmas. Making quite the extravagant entrance as  per usual, she resembled a giant snow angel—dressed in couture, of course—slash glitzy tree-topper. The workshop set-up appeared to be inspired by Wonka's Chocolate Factory (hello: chocolate Alexander McQueen shoes, monster-shaped cookies) and The Nightmare Before Christmas qualities (evident in the cartoon-like decor + sculptures)—but with an extra "Gaga" touch. The best part about this holiday shop is that 25 percent of sales will go to the Born This Way Foundation. xo

photos via tom and lorenzo , Vogue

PS: how lovely is Karl's sketch of Gaga's gown?

Chanel s/s 2012

photos courtesy of Vogue

The seaweed is always greener...on Karl Lagerfeld's turf. In this case, his aquatic wonderland.

From pearls to shells, Karl's underwater theme for Chanel was everything.

the many faces of Freja

photos courtesy of Chanel (obviously)

Freja Beha Erichsen for Chanel ad campaign fall/winter 11/12 by Karl Lagerfeld, & styled by Carine Roitfeld