August 29, 2013

Fall Essential: THE TWEED JACKET

Do you own anything by Chanel?  

I have to admit, I only own nail polish. I've never made the jump to buy a Chanel handbag - yet. This is such a popular brand, with Coco herself creating the iconic tweed jacket back in the day  - 1950s.  But, don't be fooled by the old date, this jacket is a closet staple - and whether it's a true vintage tweed you own or a newer 'inspired version' (non-chanel) it's a must-have this Fall. The texture alone is what attracts me & I LOVE the mix of colors on the modern versions like the MSGM. So chic, yet still classy!

What would I pair these jackets with?? I would add a tight leather skirt (super trendy right now) or a pair of jeans for a more casual look.


Want to make your (non-chanel) jacket seem more chic?? Add a simple chanel brooch!

via the little black jacket


 

 Do you own any Chanel pieces?? What would you wear your tweed jacket with? 




14 comments:

  1. LOVE chanel. & LOVE this post!!! & that tip about a chanel brooch on a tweed jacket= genius! I'll have to keep my eye out!

    my only chanel item is a black quilted patent handbag. I purchased it about 9 years ago from the chanel boutique at the Bellagio. Believe it or not I think it has INCREASED in value. Nowadays a similar style goes for about $1000 more than what I paid. (if you buy chanel keep your receipt/box/tags/etc...) & keep it in as MINT of condition as possible.

    an INSTA pic of my chanel: http://instagram.com/p/dItx1Nu9L0/

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  2. nice pics;DD

    i invite to me too

    www.live-style20.blogspot.com

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  3. #1 and #3 seem to be my magic #'s this week...I am loving those two jackets! And what a great idea to add a Chanel broach. I love a nice tweed jacket and I agree, leather (skirt or pants) are the item to pair with it these days.

    xxo Fallon

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  4. Love this jacket, i have one in black and white... love the idea of the brooch, but i suppose it is expensive

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  5. I love Miroslava's look, super chic!

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  6. @spearmint baby: THANKS! I think you're spot on about keeping the receipts and tags. I've done that with a couple of my good bags.. and yes, the chanel does go up in value I've seen! lucky you!

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  7. Have the Chanel quilted bag, but not a jacket. I do own a tweed jacket though, bought it in NY last year and I love it, sophisticated and classy all at the same time.

    http://www.dawnajonesdesign.com/

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  8. I've long since been a fan of Chanel tweed and have been looking for just the right one to invest in.

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  9. Oh my Jen I want one of these jackets I actually looked at a jacket like this in Buffalo Excange last week but did not get it I think I might go back and get it if it is still there.

    Ali of Dressing Ken

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  10. @Alicia Mackin you should def get it...I'll be looking for one in Sept!

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  11. YES! LOVE the teed jacket- unfortunately I do not own any Channel yet- but that should change soon ;)

    Nicole
    www.eleganceandclutter.com

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  12. That jacket is gorge! I don't own any pieces but I do have the identical vintage sheaf of wheat coffee table she adored in her Rue Cambon Apt.

    http://designfluff.blogspot.com/2012/10/coco-chanel-and-yves-st-laurent-loved.html

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  13. I love this post - really into the tweed jacket as well this season! I think its great to pair with jeans!

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  14. Really love this post - Very into tweed this season especially when paired with jeans.


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