Coco Chanel once said, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” Well, what is happening, my friends, is my obsession with online boutique Vineyard Vintage. It is the end all, be all of beyond amazing, vintage Chanel jewels.

Vineyard Vintage encompasses all things related to Chanel jewelry – necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, even pins and key chains – all genuine and authentic of course. Christina, the owner and creator of Vineyard Vintage, started seven years ago by selling on eBay and, after gaining some amazing clients, she decided to launch her own online boutique.

As for collecting the jewelry featured in her shop, Christina gave me the inside scoop on the different ways each piece is acquired. Sometimes it is through regular shopping trips (I’m available if you need an assistant Christina!) or there are also occasions when people will call her with jewels from family estates. Personal shoppers will also reach out with special and sometimes rare pieces for her to see, like this little stunner below:

So indulge yourself and take a little click over to Vineyard Vintage to see some of the most beautiful Chanel pieces out there. The jewelry above is just a small sampling of what you will find. But take my advice, if you see one you want, buy it asap. Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind, so once it’s sold, c’est la vie!

Happy shopping!

xx..btq girl

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The Boutique 411 has teamed up with The Fashion Spot for a weekly column called The Boutique of the Week!! Every Thursday you will find a special feature on one of our favorite shops and as always, a sneak peek inside! I couldn’t be more excited and honored to be working with them! I hope you will take a sec and read my VERY FIRST FEATURE…it’s a store I just know you are going to L-O-V-E!!!

xx…btq girl

The Little Bird is every girls’ dream! Filled with all our favorite names from Chanel, Celine, Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, Rick Owens, YSL, Christian Louboutin, The Row, and soooo many more, this boutique is all about accessible luxury! With over 1,200 consigners around the world, there are new pieces arriving everyday along with plenty of customers coming in to shop right after touching ground on the runway. I mean, after all the amazing things I found (featured below), I would come shop straight from the airport too!

My favorite part – they keep a “wish list” of anything you might be looking for! Croc Celine? Put her on the list….

xx…btq girl

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And here are a few pics we took last week at the LA launch party hosted by Harper’s Bazaar…

poolside at the sunset tower hotel

party sponsor MCM

had to get a shot of this fendi clutch (carried by one of decades own)

the dukes of melrose, christos and cameron

getting our first sneak peak

TheBoutique411 sends a huge congrats to all our friends at Decades! You are responsible for some of the most amazing and irreplaceable pieces in our closet. Can’t wait to watch tonight!

xx…btq girl

Decades is hosting their bi-annual shoe event this Saturday from 9am (sharp) to 6pm! This is a cannot miss event because everything is $150!!! It is amazing (I speak from personal experience) and includes designers Christian Louboutin, Chanel, YSL, Balenciaga, Prada, Brian Atwood, Louis Vuitton, and sooo much more! Here are some of our favorites from the preview…

Happy shopping!

xx…btq girl

decades: 8214 melrose ave.west hollywood.ca.90046. 323-655-1960. www.shopdecadesinc.com

As I perused the handbag department on the first floor, I was looking at the latest from Balenciaga when a pair of gold C’s started calling my name. Could it be? Is Barneys carrying Chanel?!? Nooooo!! YES?? Well, sort of! Within the last few weeks, Barneys launched a vintage section in the handbag department and just to be clear, this is not just any vintage. This is a stunning collection of Chanel and Hermès handbags dating back to the 1980′s…

It truly took my breath away! Stop in to see these one of a kind gems because once they are sold, they are gone for good.

xx…btq girl

barneys: 660 madison ave. new york. ny. 10065. 212-826-8900. www.barneys.com

1. Bombay Handbag: Dark Brown Togo Leather ($4,500)   2. VINTAGE (c. 1960s) Kelly Handbag: Black Crocodile With Gold Hardware 32cm ($19,000)   3. 2008 Birkin Handbag: Brown Togo Leather Palladium Hardware 35cm ($13,000)   4. 2012 Kelly Shoulder Bag: Etoupe Gray Leather Palladium Hardware 40cm ($10,000)   5. 2001 Kelly Handbag: Black Box Leather With Gold Hardware 32cm ($9,000)   6. 2005 Birkin Handbag: Rogue Crocodile Porosus With Gold Hardware 30cm ($52,000)

You know I am not shy about my love affair with Decades and with every true love, there are always those moments that take your breath away. Well, this was one of them!

xx…btq girl

ps – #3 is my favorite!

decades: 8214 melrose ave.west hollywood.ca.90046. 323-655-1960. www.shopdecadesinc.com

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I’m so excited to have shared my resolutions with you this week – now it’s all about making them happen! Hopefully I was able to help you with yours in some little way too. Here’s to making 2013 count – while doing a little shopping of course!

xx…btq girl

party time

Buy one for you and one for a prezzie! See you there…

xx…btq girl