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Fashion icon, Coco Chanel, is portrayed by actress Shirley MacLaine on Lifetime TV. The two part mini-series about this 20th century diva premieres on September 13

Embrace lace, tweed and menswear, and get the fashions inspired by a young Coco Chanel.

French actresses Audrey Tautou and Anna Mougalis both star as the legendary designer in movies exploring different aspects of Chanel's life.

A terrific all over tan can hide a multitude of body sins from cellulite to crow's feet. But is tanning safe? And can you look amazing, without added ageing?

A look at the top-selling perfume of all time, Chanel No. 5. With one bottle selling every 30 seconds, how has this perfume so successfully become an iconic fragrance?

No matter what a woman's age, shape or dress size and no matter what the occasion the little black dress is a fashion lifesaver.

A list of Audrey Tautou's completed films, brief biographical information and a snapshot of what she's currently working on.

Save time, money - shop online for memorable books to give children, teachers, and family members this holiday.

The secret of this season's boyfriend dressing is to keep the look tough but tender. Mix and match masculine blazers with feminine blouses, and have fun with contrasts.

Until November 9th, 2008 New York's Central Park pays tribute to the iconic Chanel 2.55 bag with a Chanel Mobile Art Exhibition.

This type of jewelry is made with base metals that are gold or silver plated and is normally set with glass gemstones or crystals.

French biopic Coco Avant Chanel, now in many cities in the United States, brings to life Chanel and the crushing mores and gaudy fashion that defined her early life.

Beads come in all shapes and forms from bone to gemstone to plastic. The one common criterion is that the object has a hole so it can be strung.

"Girls in Pearls" examines the history, cultivation, symbolism and wearing of pearls through paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.

Stephen Jones explores the creation of hats, the history of their construction and the materials used. Who should wear hats? Where, when, how and why should they be worn?

The most hallowed fashion icon of dresses is being celebrated in London, with a special exhibition tracing its history, from the 1920s to today's contemporary designs.

At the end of last year Manolo Blahnik presented his new six-piece men's footwear range for Spring and Summer 2008, his first in seven years.

Women's fashion is having a Parisienne moment with classic French cuts, sassy stripes and rich fabrics - channeling French film heroines of the previous decades.

One of the most iconic designer bags in the world is Coco Chanel's quilted chain-handle bag, the Chanel 2.55; still as popular today as its initial creation in 1955.

The little black dress continues to work its charms on women from 16 to 60. No other wardrobe item is as chic and versatile, or as timeless.

Publication explores 100 years of fashion ads. It looks at the changing image of women through the Century, as well as technology, and the development of the mass market.

Coco Before Chanel is much more than just a biopic starring Audrey Tatou. It recreates the patriarchal France from Colette's "Gigi" in much more realistic terms.

The Chanel name is synonymous with glamour and her influence in the field of costume jewelry, beyond just ropes of pearls, cannot be denied.

Shows at Design Museum will feature work by architects John Pawson and David Adjaye, fashion illustrations of the 20th and 21st centuries, plus designs by Dieter Rams.

There are 6 distinctive body shapes, each of which has particular styles of clothing that help to maximize assets and disguise trouble spots.

One of only a handful of Northeast Florida-based fashion designers, Erin Rossie Healy hopes her looks will help boost the fledgling local industry.

There's more to 1920s fashion than flapper dresses. Read on to learn about fashion trends from the 1920s such as cloche hats and Oxford bags.

Take your inspiration from the great fashion icons, Hepburn, Monroe, Onassis and Kelly. Learn how to be stylish rather than fashionable, and appreciate the difference.

Thousands of Western women and girls dream about a fairytale wedding with their own Prince Charming, wearing a beautiful white dress. Why is white so popular?

New shows will explore India's Royal Courts, Horace Walpole and Strawberry Hill House, digital art, Grace Kelly's wardrobe, and Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes.

Outstanding exhibition explores historical and modern hat design and production. Discover the etiquette of hat wearing and see which style or colour suits which face.

One of the most anticipated films at the 62nd annual Festival De Cannes is Terry Gilliam's surreal morality tale,The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

Here are some of the best girl dog costumes for Halloween 2009. Fab female Halloween dog outfits can be worn later. Try tutus, Goth Girl, Chanel, Shirley Temple, hooker.

QVC is now offering an authorized line of Jacqueline Kennedy reproduction jewelry. The prices are reasonable and the jewelry is just stunning.

Despite liberating women from corsets and injecting fun into fashion, Paul Poiret died poor & overshadowed by Chanel. A new exhibit at the Met rectifies matters.

Coco Avant Chanel is a lush and beautiful movie but it doesn't shy away from Chanel's humble origins.

One does not have to lie in the sun for hours and risk skin cancer to get the perfect tan. Sunless tanners provide perfectly bronzed skin without the risk.

Whether a woman has a drawer full of lace, frills and ribbons or just one which she wears begrudgingly, bras are now a wardrobe essential.

The 1928 Jewelry Company creates updated reproductions of classic vintage jewelry for the budget-savvy modern woman.

Want to look good from head to toe and stay on trend this fall? It's easy: all you need are a few key pieces.

Curious about celebrity dog names and celebrity dog breeds? Learn names of celebrities' dogs and what dog breed a favorite actor, singer or politician owns!

The boater hat, jersey, tweed suits, and the little black dress. The legendary fashion designer introduced all of these and more.

Chanel had a splendid career and a glamorous life, but she always wanted to get married. She had many lovers, including a Russian Grand Duke and an English duke.

If you are interested in collecting costume jewelry, Judith Miller's book Costume Jewelry is highly recommended. The photography is stunning, the text is informative.

DVF's Fall 2009 Nomadic collection is an eclectic mix of layers, textures and ethnic mismatched prints, representing elements of the modern traveller.

Anaheim in Sunny Southern California is the home of Disneyland, "The Magic Kingdom." Here are some of the finest restaurant in this family play land.

Dressing like a dead celebrity is an easy and economical adult Halloween costume idea, usually requiring just a wig and a simple accessory to get in character.

Joshua Zeitz's remarkable history of the stylish young girls who defied convention and set the tone for the Jazz Age and generations of women to come.

The fickle world of fashion is loving lace this fall, from modernized lace dresses and sculpted suiting to lace-covered purse, shoes and ankle boots.

Near the river Seine at the heart of Paris, some of the world's best hotels offer luxury and style close to major landmarks, top restaurants and exclusive boutiques.