There's A Little Bit Of Movies In All Of Us

In honor of the upcoming Oscars, and after browsing their site for hours, I've decided to post the pictures of the movies (of their collection) that have impacted me the most. The movies that, after reading just what it was they taught me to do, I teared up a little bit. The movies that tug at your heart strings and bring out a beautiful melody. If the 84th Oscars manage to advertise this spectacularly, I cannot wait to see what they come up with for the 85th.
The thing is, movies are not something in cinemas only. They are a reflection of the time we live in. A portrait of values, a representation of modern technology, a testament to human struggles. In every decade, in every generation, there are films that define us. Film has influenced fashion, industry, and modern ideals. And no matter who you are, how old you are or where you're from, film has touched you, in a way nothing else can. It has Influenced you. Made you who you are today. Movies are not something in cinemas only, they are little parts of us put together for all to see...

31 Rue Cambon ~ Chanel

So last summer when I was in Paris, I got the chance to visit the amazing 31 Rue Cambon. It was amazing to see where it all started with Chanel. She is not only a legend, but an inspiration, which is hwy I was so thrilled to be able to see the staircase. Unfortunately, I didn't do my research, and I'm still unsure whether it is possible now, but I didn't get to her her apartments. Lucky for me, the guard by the staircase was wonderful and turned a blind eye when I stepped on it to take some pictures. I wish I had a better camera at the time, but I still think everything turned out splendidly ;) 

Now, what is 31 Rue Cambon you ask? Well, here's a little bit of history for you:

"In 1910, Gabrielle Chanel opened her hat shop, “Chanel Modes”, at Number 21 rue Cambon, in the center of Paris, only a stone’s throw from Place Vendôme and rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in the heart of a very fashionable part of town.
19th century writers such as Stendhal and Chateaubriand occasionally dwelled on rue Cambon, where Chanel would brush shoulders with renowned caricaturist George Goursat, also known as “SEM”. He created the first artistic rendering of perfume N°5.
As she quickly gained recognition for her talents as a hat-maker, Gabrielle decided that she needed larger premises. In 1918, she acquired the entire building at Number 31. It was here that she invented the concept of the modern boutique: in 1921, she began displaying fashion accessories and her first perfume (N°5) to wear with her garments and hats. Later, she added jewelry and beauty products.

Gabrielle Chanel claimed rue Cambon as her territory and arranged her 18th century building to suit her needs. The boutique occupied the ground floor, while the large reception room on the first floor was used to present her collections and hold fittings for Haute Couture dresses and suits. A stairway lined with mirrors led to her second-floor apartment, which was an intimately private realm filled with treasures. The third floor housed the studio, where Karl Lagerfeld works today, together with light-flooded workshops nestled below the rooftops. All of her activities, which included workshops for making jewelry, hats and sportswear, were united in this building, whose configuration has remained unchanged.
During the 1920s, Chanel expanded up the street and by 1927 she occupied five buildings on rue Cambon (Numbers 23 to 31)." ~ http://chanel-news.chanel.com/en/archives/31-rue-cambon-the-story-behind-the-facade/