Chanel Cruise 2009- Miami Beach!

Each season, Karl chooses a city as the inspiration of the collection. For Chanel Cruise 2009, it is none other than the glitz of Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. The collection pays homage not only to the city's love of color and glamour but its art deco inspired architecture and art. We got a close up look yesterday at the trunk show (Beverly Hills trunk show is today at Chanel boutique!) and found more than a few bags to lust after. The "Sensual" bag (above) is by far our favorite-- in dusty blue with matching logo (a bit big for my taste), the leather is lambskin and soft as buttah which will patina beautifully. People are always afraid of lambskin for fear it will scratch-- but that's what gives it character!

The essential bag (below) is being touted as the "it" bag for Chanel cruise 09-- it is a ladylike rendition of the classic chain flap bag and will be perfect for those who lunch and like dainty purses. It is quite small (10") and retails for $2,450, there is one other size, even smaller than this. White is now a year round color but in Miami it feels even more appropriate. love how the large Sensual bag (35cm) opens up wide with so you can stuff with daily necessities. It is large but when you pull it up, the chain tightens and it appears smaller than it is. A plus for a tiny girl like me. There are three sizes of the Sensual (below) the smaller sizes have a flap but I prefer the big tote. Medium $2995, Small $2495.
Love this little "Chain Mail" bag, it is disco chic and you can bet the girls who hang out at the Setai (my favorite Miami getaway!) will be rockin' this look all season long