Thursday, November 20, 2008

Tortured by Vintage Chanel




The Chanel events at decadestwo last night called for pearls and serious self control. Two large rooms overflowing with hundreds of vintage Chanel pieces, that may be worth repeating, hundreds of vintage Chanel pieces, in mint condition, it was surreal. Tweeds, quilted bags, beaded dresses, patent toed shoes and all other sorts of luxuries from the Parisian fashion house vulnerably awaiting new owners. Unfortunately I was not going to take anything home with me and even though the Chanel boots gave me puppy dog eyes I had to walk away, it was torture. The sale is open to the public starting today. I'm a size 36 in shoes, just sayin.

Dress: YaYa
Pearls: Vintage
Bag: Vintage
Boots: Bebe

64 comments:

InstantVintage said...

I could have sworn you were in Vegas by that picture. LOL.

Two rooms? Really? How could you stand it? I think I would have fainted. Twice.

ANDY said...

what a cute dress!!! I wish I could go out without a jacket!!! but I would freeze, I hate this weather, enjoy yours!!!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

That sounds like serious TORTURE! Ah! How did you do it! Love that dress with those shoes, wouldn't expect to see the 2 together which is what is so fashion forward about the look. Ah, I wish I had your sense or taste.

Melody.Darlene said...

if only life were so easy as to walk in and buy it all! :(

mimi-kos said...

you look beautiful! we're hanging out soon! im glad i didnt go... we would have been two very sad puppies

Pamcasso said...

You looked gorgeous. I'm amazed at your self-control. I could imagine myself having something like a nervous breakdown, and then my very non-materialistic therapist would totally not get it:)

adictazapatos said...

What a great party!

Jen said...

Gerri, you go to the coolest things!

Lo et Molly Shameless said...

oooh. fab picture, geri.


those boots have got to be one the best damn things you've ever purchased. they always look phenomenal.


very jealous of your evening.

-Molly

Mom said...

Good self restraint!Diva Bear!You look beautiful!I love you! xxxooo

Emily said...

what fun...but it seriously sounds too torturous to me. hopefully the boyfriend will get some hints and find some 36 size shoes for you!

Fashion Is Poison said...

oooo what they have sounds sooo good. but not so good during times like these! your outfit rocks

Stephanie said...

You look AMAZING!! Truly.
I'm envious that you even got to witness such a vintage milestone!

lisa said...

Oh my goodness, that sounds like my idea of heaven right there.

Anonymous said...

holy crap you look amazing! love the dress and booties!

Judy said...

Geri, how tall are you? you look amazing in that dress!

Eyeliah @ stylesymmetry.com said...

that's tough sister, I feel your pain!

Hot Bot said...

36! Tiny feet.

geri said...

hiii. thank you!! you guys should definitely check it out if you are in the area.

judy - im 5'4 and long for a few extra inches.

yay thursday!

-ger

Shen-Shen said...

You and your dress are gorgeous!

And ughhh, I might've died too :(

Anonymous said...

kind of tired reading all about how fabulous your life is while i sit on my computer. cant you have a bad day or go to a lame party or stay in?

giovanna said...

i would want every item in the building. love your dress

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Sara said...

Gerrr, doll.

For Love not Money said...

Whoa, you're making 5'4 look mighty statuesque in that amazing maxi dress/platform heel combo.

Like it. Love it . Adore it.

And massive respect for your will power of steel Miss. Hope there's not too much post tramatic stress disorder from leaving those shoes behind...

xFLNM

Anonymous said...

Brizilliant bitches!

Lisa said...

an evening of chanel.
seriously geri?
crazytown!
so much fun.

& that maxi + booties.
love.
the dress is such a interesting length and i love that.
it allows for the booties to shine but still is elegant as a full length maxi.

x.

Kristin said...

Such a cute dress! I generally steer away from full dresses, but you look great in it with those boots. And I don't know how you resisted those shoes...gorgeous.

beccajanie said...

that sounds amazing. I wish!

sassy little frassy said...

you look a lot taller than 5'4"! lovin the boots girl!

Miss G* said...

You look amayzing in that dress, with that necklace, really!! That kind of event is too torturous...

Nina said...

You're so cute! Would be a torture for me, too.

Moded'amour said...

mygod those shoes! love them

Dana (MODAna) said...

OMG. The shoes. OMG.
I need to lay down.

ash said...

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! love the dress

Nicole said...

you look amazing.

omg vintage Chanel!! I literally would have died.

saray said...

love the dress.. I want to be in a roon full with vintage chanel!

Leah said...

i think if i was there in physical form my heart would have beat out of my chest and i would have fainted. so jealous you got to see all those gorgeous pieces in person!

ps, i obv love your outfit

Maya said...

WOW You look AMAZING.

Nikéh said...

love your style and blog!

how do you upload your pictures, because they have the perfect size!

Kira Fashion said...

oh God! That is heaven!

a kiss!!!

Mimi said...

Oh my god I can't believe you went there.I'm so jealous.Your outfit is wonderful.

withasianstereotypes said...

You have amazing photos, I love everyone of them, makes my heart skip a beat.

&hearts

Anonymous said...

I DIE!

Anonymous said...

You are way too thin! EAT!

TheMinx said...

oh my GOD this is an amazing post. I'm salivating a little just looking at the shoes! lol

And your dress is a dream :)

lolacola said...

Those boots are beautiful. aahh you look amazing

detailsofthefabric said...

it's all amazing! that chanel shop...your gorgeous vintage dress and boots... =) sounds so wonderful! you look great

Federica - Inside a bullet with butterfly wings said...

OMG, you're so glam!

beautiful!

life . style . dissected said...

total torture indeed. i don't know how you did it...at least you looked gorgeous. love the dress & boots!
x
melissa
http://www.lifestyledissected.blogspot.com/

Jessica said...

o_O I LOVE THOSE BEBE BOOTS !

P. said...

So sad, but at least you can be proud of yourself for a) amazing self-restraint and b) shutting it dowwwn

La photographe said...

nice nice nice blog!!!!!

margault said...

ooh vintage chanel is the best !

Alya said...

I love this whole look! Stunning!

http://www.stylebyme.net/ said...

I wouldn't survive in there with all those vintage Chanel. You look amazing by the way.

X

Iman
http://www.stylebyme.net/

CHRISELLE said...

mustve been heaven!

xoxo
chriselle

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boubou said...

hello ! Just to tell you that i really really like your blog :) and im gonna put on my blogroll :) i love it so much !
a bientot !
bouchra//boubouteatime

stilettostetico said...

Woooooow Stunning picture, just like a haughty feline "Boho GLAM" escaped from the Darkness !!!!

à Bientôt, Antoine

J'Adore Fashion said...

cute boots!!!

Frou Flu said...

i just love love love the way you put things together!:)

Rice and Beans Vintage Clothing said...

Oh How amazing! Love your dress as well.

Anonymous said...

Hello ! I just saw your blog and to drive you more crazy I have something very rare from Chanel that I want to sale. It is a 4 rows white pearl bracelet very old (1945 or 1950). Do you have any idea where I could go to sale it.
I received this bracelet as a gift for my birthday 30 years ago !
Thank you for helping me if you have any idea !
Take care

Corinne