Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Shorts and Swallows

I found these cute shorts at my local Savers last week and had to scoop them – and my birthday gift to myself, this lovely bird pin from Aldo, also arrived in the mail! So yeah, I’m a pretty happy camper today.







Also, I’ve just got to say that this week I am totally crushing on the Chanel pre-fall 2011 collection. The Byzantine themed collection reminds me of the luxury, boldness, and power of Empresses Theodora and Zoe. I can’t get enough of it.















image credits: style.com

30 comments:

fashioneggpplant said...

ive always been a fan of chanel but this collection is perfection! love your pin too! belated happy birthday! :)

LyddieGal said...

wow, those chanel looks are jaw dropping. so gorgeous.

and i love the bird pin - i'm a huge fan of birds in my wardrobe as well as a huge fan of b-day gifts to yourself.

Twenty.Something said...

LOVE your shorts!! Great outfit.

x
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Ellie said...

I'm loving this outfit, the pin is SO cute, it's very Chanel-esque! I'm also loving the Chanel collection, definitely awesome.
Have a great day!
-Ellie

HailesHeartsFashion said...

Wow, I love the pin. Bird prints, bags and pins seem to be everywhere atm! Also love the chanel collection - hope the high street draw some inspiration from it. How exciting! :)

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Yajaira said...

cute shorts
love chanel

two birds said...

those dresses are like art! so beautiful! and i love your bird pin...it's perfect!

Diana Mieczan said...

You look so adorable and those shorts are soooo cute! Have a lovely Tuesday, darling
Kisses

Emma said...

You look Great! I am really Loving that pin!

StyleIDnet said...

Cute outfit. Love the basic color of the shorts, it makes it so much easier to mix with other things, love how the stand out from the black. Smart choice.
That pin is soooo cute, love it.
Thanks for sharing those Chanel pictures, I adore their campaign pictures, there is no end to their good taste and creativity.

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Bonnie said...

Ohhhhh, you know I love Chanel!!! Serious crush on Lagerfeld.
I love this look that you are wearing. It might be one of my favorites!

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Sick by Trend said...

beautiful outfit and I like the sunnies!!

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xx

sBt

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh I love that pin!
and yea...the Chanel Fall collection was soo amazing!! I want it all, haha...and the ads are gorgeous!
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Penny Dreadful Vintage said...

Oof yes, the Chanel is gorgeous. I hadn't seen any of those images yet, how decadent x

MosaMuse said...

i love the chanel ads! and ur dove pin is cute!
xo
MosaMuse

Oh to Be a Muse said...

oh look how pretty you are with your hair pulled back! love the michael kors trench and all the headpieces in the Chanel collection.

Stephanie Loudmouth said...

Equally outdoorsy & chic!

Sandra Leiva said...

Your shorts are really cute, and I love that pin! <3

Rebecca said...

birthday presents to yourself are always the best because you know you like them :P

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Anonymous said...

I love your sunglasses and that bird pin is the cutest! Hope your week is off to a great start! xo

Prutha Raithatha said...

love this collection and ur look... ur untidy tidy ponytail is super cute too

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Pamela said...

Gah, I love Chanel's tiaras/headbands. Love!

jess said...

Great looks. I love your bird pin.

Rebecca said...

I like the bird pin, and those Chanel looks are gorgeous.

FASHION TALES said...

This is such an attracting theme and post. One of my favourite periods, the Byzantine Era, & especially the exquisite Empress Theodora.. Your Aldo pin is lovely!

Madison of FASHION TALES

Jennifer Fabulous said...

You look so elegant and wealthy. You definitely have a cool east coast vibe about you, which I envy. ;)

And omg yes this Chanel collection is PERFECTION.

Anonymous said...

Those Chanel clothes are uber dramatic and just lovely in a classic, true-chanel type way. Timely post...just checked out a DVD from the library about the life of Coco...epps! So excited to watch it!

Love your shorts, my dear!

xx Cat brideblu

Anonymous said...

Love the shorts!

laura said...

I am currently reading a book on Chanel #5, which led to a recent obsession over Chanel fashion throughout the years. Now, though I don't think her particular style is something I would wear, this new collection really caught my eye. And it doesn't hurt that it's Byzantine-inspired!
♥laura
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Nav said...

What a cute pair of shorts - really like it and nice pin. I adore chanel. :)

xo Nav
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