I am typically on top of celebrity gossip, but for the life of me I have no idea, nor do I care, who Phoebe Price is. What I do know is that this red head was denied access to a Chanel Bags. party. And this nobody was so pissed off, she went home to get the invite and prove to the PR girls at the door that she was on the list. Only to be denied again. So what did she do then? Grab her Jacoby & Meyers lawyers and held a public press conference outside of the Chanel store. She let Chanel know that if the PR girl in question was not fired and if she was not issued a formal apology by Chanel, she would sue. Phoebe has dragged this out, going on to talk to any paparazzi near her letting them know that if this is not settled she definitely will file charges so that no other celebrity has to be put through this again. If you ask me, I would call this red head a total drama queen. There has not been word yet if Price was actually on the list, if the PR girl was fired, or why I was not invited to the party. What I do know is that Phoebe Price is going to make this as big of a deal as she can for as long as she can. It will be interesting to see how it pans out.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel said, “Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” What is happening in the world of Chanel right now is a new concept Boutique at 125 North Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles. The idea behind this store is different and more innovative than the others, offering a “tightly focused and constantly renewed selection of products, hand chosen from the world of CHANEL and shown in a dynamic environment to offer a new point of view”. This boutique will always be one step ahead, offering an image of what Karl Lagerfeld has up his sleeve for the next season. Chanel continues to reinvent itself and up its game, making it stand in the forefront of luxury designers worldwide. And with the opening of this store comes a line of Chanel items exclusively available at this new boutique. Each item is available at the Robertson Boulevard Chanel boutique and you can call 800-550-0005 for more information.

We recently learned from Chanel that Christy Turlington will be the face for their Spring handbag campaign of the “East-West Bag”, as photographed by none other than Karl Lagerfeld. Christy became famous in the late 80s as a model for Calvin Klein, still pulls off gorgeous looks twenty years later. Very well done, I love it - beautiful woman in a beautiful shoot.

The new Chanel handbags come in two styles with white metal. The available colors include white with black, black with white, burgundy with ivory and brown with ivory. You certainly can not complain about lack of variety. Available around March of this year in Chanel boutiques nationwide.

Assouline was the first luxury brand that used its publications as medium by creating luxury illustrated books dedicated to fashion, photography, art and design. The Assouline Chanel Luxe Edition has been produced exclusively for Assouline and features the signature black quilted Chanel leather on the slipcase with three volumes on the inside. Also, the silver metal Chanel logo is found on the outside. The three books focus on Gabrielle Chanel’s revolutionary style which has affected the fashion world that we know today immensely. The focus of each volume is integral parts of the Chanel brand, including Chanel, Fine Jewelry, and Perfume. This piece is not just a coffee table piece, it is a luxurious mixture of fashion and books which will be a conversation starter and a collectors piece. The Chanel Edition is a luxury edition which can ultimately be seen in the black quilted leather outside, red leather inside, and high price tag. This is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift, birthday gift, holiday gift, etc. Buy cheap handbags through Neiman Marcus for $550.

Kooba handbags have long since been a favorite of mine, and the Lexie Pouch is fast moving up the top of the list. This sexy crinkle leather silver Pouch features a long silver shoulder strap with a top zip closure, and a cloth chocolate interior. Measuring 6×6, it sells for for $145 at Vibe the Boutique. An absolute perfect party pouch, it’s just the cutest little pick me up after such a long harsh winter, don’t you think?

It’s that time of year when we pay special attention to that very special Dad. This very manly, yet sporty Zip Top Tote With Leather Detail by Dolce & Gabbana is just about as practical as they come. Made of durable canvas with leather trim, it carries with dual handles and an attachable cross body strap. It conveniently holds personal technology, books, or can double as a weekend tote. Roomy and stylish, it measures 15×5x15, and sells for $349. Available in beige, you can pick it up at Couture Zappos. Dear old Dad with love this.

Practical, and just plain cute best describes this adorable Leather Lock Frame Wallet by Juicy Couture. Made of smooth grained leather, it features brushed gold metal hardware, a top flap with logo-engraved push-lock closure, and frame-top coin pouch with kiss-lock closure. Available in black, it has all the details of a small coin purse, but when opened it folds out to reveal three card slots and a small flat pocket. Measuring 4.5×3.5×1, it sells for $95 at eLuxury. Perfect…