Popping up in our latest entry of cute viral obsessions is a video credited for pulling at the heart strings of makeup lovers and proud tech geeks everywhere. In this compilation brought to you by the Nowness Animating Channel, Chanel’s Global Creative Director Peter Phillips uses an innovative robotic idea to bring our favorite rouge lipsticks to life. “A few years ago I made these little robots, that were part of a headpiece I created for a tribal makeup shooting… that’s where the idea first came from,” says Peter Philips, creative director of Chanel Makeup. “I then had the chance to play with these characters and do an animation, that’s how my little robots came to life.”

How cool would it be if after an intense makeup session that our shadows, brushes and blushes could  neatly assemble their way back inside the makeup bag? Would definitely make life much easier. You’re on to something Chanel.

One of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the year took place this week in a stone paved pavilion in Saint Tropez. What else could we be referring to but a Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Resort runway show. At the top of every summer, the resort collection notoriously sets the tone for summer fashion and the attitude of women attempting to recreate the high priced look. Based on what we can see, the collection was heavily inspired by the jet-setter traveling to exclusive destinations with one bag just large enough to carry her vacation wardrobe.

A hopeful sign for the summer fashion outlook, the models strolled down the runway in alluring flowing ruffles, dainty gingham print bathing suits, sophisticated stripes, and sweet color block dresses. A huge departure from Lagerfeld’s hairy fall 2010 collection. Models arrived on set in lavish motorboats and strutted down the cement runway barefoot. Who needs shoes when you’re young, rich and having fun? Biggest surprises of the show included a plus-sized Crystal Renn, walking not once but twice and Georgia Mae Jagger closed out the show on the back of a motorcycle with her dad’s tune “Let’s Spend the Night Together” playing in the background. Check out some of our favorite looks below.

Alluring Florals

Girly Gingham

Elegant Stripes

Color Block

Images Courtesy of Style.com and Harper’s Bazaar.

Many people believe that in decorating, less is more. If, however, you are among the camp that believes more is more–you and Coco Chanel have something in common.

NPR recently featured shots of Coco Chanel’s Paris flat and it is gilded, golden, and glorious. If you ever wanted decorating inspiration for your palace or chateau, this might be the place to look.

One vase is better than two.

Think she got it at IKEA?

So what do you think, is Coco’s pad your style, or do you prefer to keep it simple?