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isabelle-dann
23rd September 2011

DIY beauty couture

Channel Chanel on the cheap

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In order to inject a swift (and frugal) splash of couture into your wardrobe, take a cue from the couture Chanel autumn / winter ’11 show, fasten a piece of black lace into your hair for a subtle portrayal of the fetish trend that dominated catwalks everywhere.

Isabelle Dann

Isabelle Dann

Isabelle Dann is the Lifestyle Editor at The Mancunion. Follow her tomfoolery @izzydann

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