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Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory. CC ------------Because less is more and we tend to dominate with too much. Simple is classy. Let the accessory piece speak for itself and not have to compete with a bunch of other stuff.

mllechanel: Coco Chanel by Douglas Kirkland, 1962.

To channel your inner Chanel at the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz Paris will set you back a small fortune, it's elegant refinement and luxury personified.

Today, the apartment is closed to all except the most prestigious guests (and loyal clients) of the house – although the floor above it remains a working atelier.

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We're celebrating Coco Chanel's birthday with 11 rare photos of the designer. Read on for the inspiring images.

Coco Chanel: 1883-1971; The French fashion designer Coco Chanel ruled over Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. Her elegantly casual designs inspired women of fashion to abandon the complicated, uncomfortable clothes - such as petticoats and corsets - that were prevalent in 19th century dress. Among her now-classic innovations were the Chanel suit, costume jewelry, and the little black dress.