Luxe Lust: Fashion Inspiration via eLanvin

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Aren't blogger buddies the biggest enablers? Anna wrote about the launch of eLanvin a little while ago and I had to pick the dreamiest pieces.  Lanvin is no fast fashion house, but the flats are known to be super-comfortable and pretty and I'm increasingly loving the chic, yet whimsical happy bag (the chain and the charms are so feminine and fresh).    


Here are a few luxurious picks that are splurge-worthy:

Happy Pink Python Shoulder Bag, £2,110

Glass Pearl and Strass Choker, £320

Can you believe that the fuchsia bathing suit isn't a dress?  It totally does double duty!

Bathing Beach dress, £885 (ouch!)

Flower leather ballerina flats, £385

Designer Thursday/{Runway Inspiration}: Lanvin Pre-Fall 2011 - Animals abound

"It's not about Marilyn Monroe moving to India and having an acid trip, it's about real women's needs and desires."

Alber Ebaz

Maxi length skirts/gowns, luxurious layers, and clean coverage are all part of Lanvin's pre-fall 2011 collection.  Day and evening looks seamlessly come together and many pieces can be mixed and matched to be worn any time of day.   While I don't spot any signature large ruffles or bows, the pieces are versatile, easy, and cool in an almost casual way.

It's the perfect collection to wear when you're hanging with your pet flamingo.
I guess you could wear it for other occasions too.  I thought this was a pretty unique photoshoot and of course the clothing is lovely.

I commend H&M for really opening my eyes to Lanvin.  While I may not immediately buy this collection, I have developed an appetite for the slinky jumpsuit below and can at least set my sites on Lanvin shoes or handbags (the Happy crossbody is too cute!)

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Funky. Ridiculous.  Luxurious.  Lanvin.

LOTC: Lanvin for H&M collection (pictures and a few favorites)

Dear Husband,
All I want for Christmas is Lanvin for H&M and you of course.  See list below.

♥,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

While we don't have a store here, I'm so glad that my brother is currently in New York and can (hopefully) grab a few of these Luxing it on the Cheap (LOTC) pieces.  This is certainly one of the coolest, craziest, covetable, designer/high-street collaborations that will drive women to go guerilla shopping like their last breath depends on securing a one-shoulder, ruched number.  Alber Ebaz, the mastermind behind Lanvin said "I loved the idea that H&M was going luxury, rather than Lanvin was going public".

From the pictures my lovelies, this IS indeed a luxurious collection worth visiting.  Styles are replete with Lanvin's feminine, whimsical, and luxurious details.

Here are a few favorites.

 $199

$99

$99

 $199

 $199

$59.95

$99

$149

$49.95

$199

$199

$149

$99

$39.95

All pictures from Fabsugar

Updated with complete product list on three handy sheets.  Thanks Priya!

Drool some more after watching this video depicting most pieces in the collection.

Will you be getting anything from this lovely collaboration?

{Fashion} Fun Finds: Jeanne Lanvin's library via the Selby

Oh how I would loved to have pored over these sketches!  Fashion of decades (even centuries!) past and the inspiration behind them are such a cool peek into the perspectives of glamour and trends of that period.

Apparently, long, lean luxurious looks are timeless.  Selby got the chance to photograph Jeanne Lanvin's library and here are some favorite images.

View the rest of the images here.

What timeless fashions do you admire?

Worth it? Lanvin flats

I mostly live in flats or some form of Fit Flops during warmer weather (the most comfortable shoe ever though not the cutest).  I walk a lot, especially when I'm in London, so my shoes have to be pretty comfortable.  I'm always on the search for more flats, especially easy to wear and of course fashionable ones.
  
One option is Lanvin's classic ballet flats (in patent leather below). There is a leather insole with hidden inner wedge at heel - gotta love a tiny bit of height.

Found here for $515

The price is a bit steep though it may occasionally go on sale at Barneys or Saks.  Even at half the price, it isn't cheap.  It is a pretty classic shoe though and one that would go with a ton of things.

Lanvin ballet flats - worth it?