August 19 1883: birth of Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel

Excuse the unimaginative string of words that follow, but what can I say?? I l.o.v.e. Coco Chanel!! I'm fascinated by EVERY aspect of her life. The end. (And I heart this portrait of her; a determinedly self-confident pose. Brilliant!) Xoxo.