This skirt makes me feel giddy and I'm totally besotted. If truth be told I never thought I would be able to own a Chanel piece like this.
Although I adore the jacket I got in my Decades, Melrose Ave: Part 1 blogpost (catch it HERE if you missed it) the piece I’m going to talk about in this post completely won my heart! It is the most breathtaking full length vintage Chanel skirt.
Outfit Details: Skirt – Chanel (similar-ish HERE) | Top – Calypso St Barth (similar HERE & HERE) | Shoes – Christian Louboutin (find HERE)
It is beautiful and oh so glamorous piece with stunning detailing only Chanel could master. Admittedly it’s not particularly practical and very unlikely to worn often (if at all)! Although perfection isn’t always about practicality. Made out with cream wool with pearl detailing on the top half and the most amazing lace ruffle train. For me this skirt is a landmark Chanel piece and I can only imagine how much it once cost new in store. Although it’s probably not, it feels like it could almost be a couture piece because it has so many incredible elements. This skirt makes me feel giddy and I’m totally besotted. If truth be told I never thought I would be able to own a Chanel piece like this.
I promised in my last post I’d share how I landed a nice little discount on my two items. It was actually kind of by fluke! For this skirt I ended up paying $675 (excluding tax) even though it was marked for $825. So between this and my jacket I made a saving of $400. Spending the amount I did is a serious deal and not something I can do lightly. If I think about it too much it makes me feel a little bit sick! I knew I wanted the skirt as it’s such an incredible statement piece and so typically Chanel with that gorgeous pearl detailing and intricate lace. Also, out of the two pieces I felt it was more reasonably priced. The jacket on the other hand was a much harder amount to swallow. The sales assistant could I see I was umm’ing and err’ing so offered to see if she could do something on the price if I purchased both which I obviously jumped at the chance. I don’t know if this is something they offer if you buy multiple items only but it’s definitely worth asking if you see something you love but not sure how you’re going to justify it!
One of the things I do want to touch on is Decades‘ customer service. Sadly, if you Google the store for reviews it’s a real mixed bag with lots of comments about their poor customer service. When I shopped there the staff were all so lovely and as excited about my new purchases as I was. I can hand on heart say I had a wonderful experience. The shop is laid out like a high end boutique and does have an air of exclusivity to it. Personally I hate snotty stores with stuck up customer service more than anything so it’s disappointing to read so many people have had an unhappy shopping or consigning experience at Decades. All I can say about this, is hopefully they’ve taken all the feedback into account and have worked on treating anyone who walks into the store with the best possible service.
Photographs taken by Meghan D’evelyn
That skirt is absolutely gorgeous! From the train to the pearl details…everything is just so divine. Great photos!
Sincerely,
Sabrina
cute pencil skirt! i love the color. And pearls make it more adorable!
xoxo
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Love your skirt! Looks stunning!
Xoxo,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
Oh my that skirt is such a lovely work of art. Swooning!
Sxx
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What a gorgeous place! Love your skirt too, the pearls are so delicate and it looks amazing on you 🙂
Fashionably,
Patricia
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Great photos! love the skirt!
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You look stunning, I love that skirt! And that place in LA is the perfect spot to take pictures 🙂
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That skirt is so dreamy! Just anything Chanel for that matter, I’m currently obsessed with the brand and hopefully I’ll be hable to get something as stunning as your skirt! You can absolutely pull it off very easily!
xx
Ana
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Thank you so much, that’s the loveliest comment! I think having at least one piece of Chanel is definitely a wardrobe must have for any girl! xx
Haha yes, LACMA is kind of an LA must! Have you ever been? xx
Thank you so much hun! xx
Thanks so much lovely! I can’t get over how much I love the pearl detailing, I’m a sucker for pearls! xx
Isn’t it?! I’m head over heels in love with it! Haha xx
Thank you so much! xx
Awww thanks lovely! xx
That Chanel skirt is tdf! You make it look even more amazing! I love all the details on it too.
Shanel
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Such a chic look, that skirt is divine!
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These pictures are dope 🙂
You look awesome!
Love,
Cherifa
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This skirt looks super cute on you. xx
Nina
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Wow!! This is STUNNING and that skirt fits you like a glove! It was made for you! I can totally see why you couldn’t pass it up, congrats on owning such a gorgeous piece…it’s definitely a goal to be proud of!
xox
LOVE your outfit, you have such an amazing style and your photos are beautifully shot x
Beauty with charm
Thank you so much, that’s seriously the nicest comment!! xx
Thank you so much! It’s so lovely when people appreciate the beauty and style of it too! xx
Thank you sweetie xx
Thank you so much!
Awww thanks, that’s so lovely of you! xx
Hehe, isn’t it?! Thank you so much for the lovely words! xx
Love everything Chanel and this beguiling skirt is the prettiest I’ve seen so far.
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Great shoot, I love your style, thank you for sharing, you look fabulous!!!
xxx
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Wow, great pictures 😉
XX
Mónica Sors
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Love this skirt, lady! So pretty!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
You look absolutely beautiful, girlie! I love that skirt, the pearl details are so lovely and look great paired with the black turtleneck top, so elegant and chic! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great day so far, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
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This skirt is gorgeous! I wish I was able to pull something like this off (although looking at the price tag it´s probably better that I can´t). I think this would definitely be something wearable for a glamorous event as I couldn´t stand the thought of it just hanging in your closet. The world needs to see this beauty! So fingers crossed, you´ll get many opportunities to wear it out.
xx Lisa | Following Lisa
Love this outfit – great location for photos!
xo, I
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Wow I love your skirt and what a stunning location for the photos. Gemma x
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Love this skirt, lady! So pretty!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
That skirt is gorgeous! It looks like it was custom made for you. What a glamorous piece to have in your wardrobe!
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You look absolutely beautiful, girlie! I love that skirt, the pearl details are so lovely and look great paired with the black turtleneck top, so elegant and chic! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great day so far, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
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Wow you look super elegant! You really have your own style and I love it!
Love this outfit – great location for photos!
xo, I
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Thank you so much, that’s such a wonderful comment! xx
Thanks lovely, I’m so happy you liked it! xx
Thank you so much, I LOVE your blog so that means a lot! xx
Haha yes I know, I need to find some black tie events to attend stat! Although I look at pieces like this as art so I’m pretty happy just to stare at it in my closet!! xx
It was shot at LACMA in LA and it was so great to see it in real life, although much smaller than I expected! Thank you for the lovely comment! xx
Thanks sweetie! xx
What a gorgeous post! Beautiful photos, and that skirt is simply amazing x
Martha Jane | http://www.marthajanemusic.com
When I first tried in on and realised it fitted so well I knew it was meant to be! Haha! xx
Thank you so much Jalisa! xx
Thank you, I try to keep my style as true to me as possible so it means a lot when people like it! xx
Thanks girl!! xx
Thank you so much, that’s so lovely you! xx
Beautiful look dear! Love the pictures! You look awesome! ❤❤❤❤
Hugs, Pisa
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that skirt is really edgy, i love it! oh yea bad customer service is the worst.
Such an elegant and chic look! Love the pearls on your skirt!!!
♥
Amber
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Thanks girl! Something about that pearl detailing, right?! It gets me every time! xx
Thanks lovely xxx
Thank you so much sweetie, that’s so nice xx
This skirt is amazing!! Love the location as well
Happy Friday Doll! Kisses,
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You are so fashion, and i love this white dress
This look is os classy and chic! I am loving ths hirt especially! You’re gorgeous!
Annessa / http://www.seekingsunshine.com
Okay. I was jealous enough about the jacket in your previous post, but now I’m literally turning green with envy! This skirt has to be the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in a long time and you’ve styled it so beautifully – those shoes! x
Viva Epernay
Such beautiful pics, babe! Love the skirt! Your style is so rad!
Wishing you a great weekend, beautiful!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Simply stunning! I’m in love with your skirt. Have a fabulous weekend ahead doll!
Much love, Len
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You look absolutely beautiful! I love the skirt: so gorgeous!
WritingMonique
You’re right about that Chanel skirt, It truly is mesmerising!xx
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Obsessed with this skirt, looks so gorgeous on you! I think your blog is lovely, let me know if you would like to follow each other!
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I love the vintage…and this Chanel skirt is…poetry!
Marianna
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Thank you so much, this skirt makes me feel like a Queen!! Hahaha! xx
Thank you so much for the kind words! xx
Thank you lovely, have a wonderful weekend too! TGIF! xx
Thanks girl!! Such a lovely comment! xx
Haha, this made me chuckle! Thank you so much, I’m so happy you loved it too!! xx
Thank you so much sweetie!! xx
Thank you! LACMA is so gorgeous! You should try and visit one day if you haven’t xx
Poetry is such a beautiful way to describe it! Thank you for the wonderful comment! xx
Thanks hunny! Of course, I’m always on the look out for new blogs to read! xx
You’ve SO beautiful plus I love your blog layout and outfit!
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You look like a princess! Beautiful skirt!
ARedLip&Love
Awww thank you! I always wanted to be a princess! Haha! xx
Thank you lovely, I really appreciate that! xx
Beautiful outfit!! Especially love the skirt with all the pearls!! If I had even the slightest chance of discount on any of those items I would definitely have taken out the wallet with hesitation haha.
Stephanie ● Sartorial Diner
OMGGG, I am a sucker for pearls! (see me last post and you’ll understand) so this skirt is simply breathtaking!
It looks so elegant and so dreamy, like a piece if art!
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I saw the pearl sweater! So gorgeous, I need it in my wardrobe! Haha. It makes me so happy you like the skirt as much as I do! xx
Haha glad you and I are on the same page! Can’t say no to a discount, especially if it involves Chanel! Haha xx
What a gorgeous skirt and way you styled the whole outfit! How fun to have such a good staple and statement piece like that…regardless of how much you’ll wear it! XO
Lauren-Blair
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Hehe, that’s what I think! Every wardrobe needs a statement piece, right?! xx
Just gorgeous! This looks like straight out of a magazine! LOVE LOVE your skirt! So dreamy!
Happy Monday, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thank you, that means so much coming for you! I LOVE your blog! xx