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Video: Brad Pitt Makes History as Chanel No. 5's New Spokesman - See His Modeling Past!

Karli Bulnes — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:05:25 PDT

Brad Pitt has been named the new face of Chanel No. 5, making him the first ever male spokesmodel for the fragrance. Find out which other actors have repped the brand and see more of Brad's modeling past in today's PopSugar Rush.

Chanel No.5 Covers the Musée d'Orsay in Sequins

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:10:00 PST

Paris's Musée d'Orsay, renowned for its collection of Impressionist paintings, is about to become home to a rather different kind of legendary work. From January 6 through 28, the side of the museum will be covered with an enormous Chanel No.5 bottle made entirely from 1,200 hand-assembled sequins. The ad itself is going to be absolutely massive as well, covering 2,890 square feet of the museum, and will be visible from the Seine. It's a rather decadent way of advertising, but would you expect anything less from Karl Lagerfeld?

The History of Beauty: Chanel No. 5

OnSugar Blog — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:00:55 PDT

Here's an excerpt from a great history of Chanel's most famous fragrance we found on OnSugar blog Older Girl Beauty. Check it out:

From the beginning Chanel No. 5 has always been exclusive. It was first released in 1921 as a Christmas gift to Mlle.'s best customers and was limited to only 100 flacons. When these customers started coming back, asking for more, it was officially launched as "Chanel Nº 5" in 1922. Word is that this scent was the No. 5 bottle out of 10 samples presented to her, and that when asked how she would name it, she replied, "I always launch my collection on the 5th day of the 5th month, so the number 5 seems to bring me luck – therefore, I will name it Nº 5."

To see the full story on No. 5's ascent to icon status, just read more. Have your own cool story idea? Then why not start your own OnSugar blog?

How Well Do You Know Your Famous Fragrance Notes?

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:17 PDT

Fragrance notes are a complex and surprising thing. If a fragrance isn't very linear, the accord you get can be totally different than the sum total of its parts, and perfumers are often given to lavish, overstated descriptions of their ingredients. (How does Indonesian vanilla smell different from Tahitian vanilla if they're the same plant species, exactly?) I've gathered up five super-popular perfumes you've almost certainly smelled (or owned) at some point. Can you guess the notes, or are they as elusive as a whiff of fragrance? Take my quiz and see what your favorite scents are really made of.

Question 1 of 5

Chanel No. 5

Beauty Mark It! Because You Cannes, Cannes, Cannes

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:00:35 PDT

The 61st annual Cannes Film Festival begins today, and you know what that means: international celebrities donning their haute couture and going glamorous with their hair and makeup. If you don't believe me, just check out how stunning Angelina Jolie was last year. In honor of the most prestigious of all film festivals, I'm challenging you to bookmark beauty items that you'd rock on the red carpet.

I'll start you off with the classic fragrance Chanel N°5, because it's oh so French, and it's been represented by such Cannes staples as Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, and Audrey Tautou. That's my choice. What's yours?

Share your choices by bookmarking items from around the web and tagging them with the phrase Cannes beauty. I'll feature your favorites here next Tuesday.

To learn about Beauty Mark It challenges and how to add your picks, check out this how-to. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Saks Beauty Place
Sephora
Saffron Rouge
Drugstore.com
Fred Segal Beauty
Folica
Amazon.com Beauty
Strawberrynet.com
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
Beauty.com

Chanel N°5 Is Reborn With Eau Première

BellaSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:00:00 PDT

Finally! Chanel N°5 Eau Première is gearing up to make its US, er, premiere! Since Chanel has vowed never to change the original formulas of its fragrances, this is the first variation of the acclaimed Chanel N°5 perfume (which launched in 1921). The new formulation is full of similar notes such as neroli, vetiver lang ylang, rose, jasmine, amber and sandalwood. The difference lies in the modification of concentrations to bring you a lighter and more refreshing rendition of N°5 by Jacques Polge.

What makes this perfume so special is that it still maintains the wonderful qualities of N°5 since it uses the same ingredients, but it ends with a more subtle scent, as if it were an Eau de Toilette. This modern incarnation is a treat to your senses and I can only hope this means more reinventions for Chanel essences.

Chanel N°5 Eau Première was supposed to be launched this month, but it seems the release has been postponed until an indefinite date in '08. So keep your eyes open for the five ounce bottle ($125) in coming months. I think I’m going to set up a little compare and contrast “smell test” to see if I can distinguish between the original N°5 and N°5 Eau Première, so stay tuned for my review!

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4 Hot Handbag Trends You Need Now

Allison McNamara — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:30:57 PDT

We've already shown you five hot shoe trends you need to try this season, now we're bringing you the four handbag styles that you have to pick up to stay au courant this Spring and Summer. From snakeskin to raffia and ladylike tweed, it's all about rich textures that will spice up even the most casual ensembles. Watch today's Fab Flash to see all of these must-have styles courtesy of Net-a-Porter! On Allison McNamara: H&M dress.

Brad Pitt Is the New Face of Chanel No. 5

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:35:00 PDT

Brad Pitt gets a gig with Chanel No. 5 - HuffPost Style
Beauty battle: laser vs. wax hair removal - Styleite
Want baby-soft skin? Steal these toddlers-only products - Stylelist
Preview the elaborate designs on the new OPI nail appliqués - Racked
Make your flat iron do double duty with this curl tutorial - Refinery 29
Get the scoop on Miss USA's beauty must haves - Real Beauty
The 10 items you can't leave home without on your wedding day - Beauty High
Splurge on a spa treatment for Mother's Day - InStyle
See nail polish inspired by runway fashion - The Fashion Spot
Why you should add a face serum to your daily routine - Real Simple

Link Time: Victoria's Secret Angels Reveal Their "Most Sexy" List

FabSugar — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:12 PDT

Victoria's Secret Angels reveal their "most sexy" list - HuffPost Style
High school kids wore amazing things in 1969 - Styleite
Thoughts on Marc Jacobs's lacy Met ensemble? - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Gisele is the new face of David Yurman - The Cut
This could be one of the most enviable vintage closets ever - Stylelist
Six ways to pamper Mom - Real Simple
Introducing James Franco's latest project, Rebel - Style.com
New tote obsession: Brian Rea for Marni - Bag Snob
Did Anna Wintour really ban Kim Kardashian from the Met Gala? - Fashionista
And the new face of Chanel No. 5 is . . . Brad Pitt - Racked

Brad Pitt Signs With . . . Chanel!

Allie Merriam — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:19:51 PDT

Brad Pitt to rep Chanel No. 5 - People
Jessica Biel follows Justin onto Twitter - Lainey Gossip
Will Rebecca Hall be Iron Man's new leading lady? - HuffPost Entertainment
See Rihanna's short shorts photo shoot - TooFab
John Travolta's legal troubles mount - Us Weekly
The juiciest royal tidbits from a new biography of the Queen - The Daily Beast
Kristen Stewart's On the Road is one step closer to theaters - Hollywood Reporter
Are Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy back together? - YourTango
Did Anna Wintour ban Kim Kardashian from the Met Gala? - The Insider
Rachel McAdams on DVD this week - Rotten Tomatoes
John Hamm claims AMC execs wondered if he was sexy enough to be Don Draper - Wonderwall
Will Smith talks politics - Lifeline Live
Preview the Desperate Housewives series finale - Zap2It
Is Russell Brand having second thoughts about the divorce? - Celebitchy