Mademoiselle Coco Chanel would have us believe that the best things in life are free and that the second best are very expensive. But life’s too short not to pay attention to the finer things in life. Get up an hour earlier and stay up an hour later, or even to be wide open to all of its amazing possibilities . Life’s too short not to take risks. To glam it up!

Yet Chanel doesn’t require gobs of resources, fiscal or otherwise. There are ways to score the good stuff and not pay full price. You just need to be creative. These days there are so many options to find quality at accessible prices.

Chanel is an iconic brand and with out a doubt one of my all time favorites. Chanel dresses are my go to pieces in the Spring and Autumn seasons when the weather is cooler. Today’s out fit of the day focuses on the little black dress. This black Chanel runway dress is worn over a white Chanel crinoline . The effect is that it gives the illusion of a skirt and blouse. The look is chic and modern.