Wine & Roses and TAG!

Today's post is in two parts, with a single theme: things that CC adores. Happiness can be as simple as sitting in repose, amidst the aroma of fresh-cut flowers, with a nice Super-Tuscan, enjoying the musings of our Fellow Fashionistas. After the fashion roundup, be sure to check out 7 of the myriad blogs that CC loves (it was so hard to choose, as there are many – visit CC’s blogrolls, too!)

PART ONE: THE RUNWAY RUNNETH RED . . .

At right:
Carlos Miele Spring 2009

Photo credits: At top of post: the lake at Chateau Vaux-Le-Vicomte scattered with rose petals for a private party, via nytimes.com. Runway pictures courtesy style.com except where noted.
Elie Saab voluminous flower-appliqué strapless gown
Giambattista Valli bubble hem dress and fiery fur shrug, via nymag.com
Loewe Resort 2009 belted shift
Merlot Makeup Trends:
Thakoon Spring 2009 wine-hued lips (and note the elegant rose-print top!)
Coco Rocha at Rodarte
Aurelio Costarella
At right: Dolce & Gabbana

In addition to a deep berry lipgloss or almost-black lipstick, what should we buy to achieve the pinot pin-up look?

First: a scrumptious and spacious
WINE-HUED HANDBAG

At right: L.A.M.B. ombré patent Manchester bag, at shopbop.com
Chloé Saskia Satchel; this and next at Nordstrom.com
Botkier Bryant hobo

At right: Valentino flower-top satchel, at Bergdorf Goodman
Left: Christian Louboutin braided burgundy patent clutch with silvertone hardware; this and next at Neiman Marcus

Right: Christian Louboutin pleated shoulder bag - a gorgeous take on the armadillo trend!
SHIRAZ-TONED SHOES
KORS Michael Kors Pierce ankle bootie, at shopbop.com
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute sandal - currently half off at Barneys.com!
Fendi bordeaux peep toe t-strap platforms, at neimanmarcus.com
Alexander McQueen brogue detail pump, at net-a-porter.com - CC is quite enamored of these!
Guess Chevonne color block spectator pump, at amazon.com
Christian Louboutin Orlan Glittart peep-toe, at saks.com.

And look: a reasonably low heel!
CABERNET CLOTHES

Far left: Alexander McQueen top and sequined leggings; photo via elle.com
Near left: Trina Turk Haase silk jersey dress with contrast banding at waist. Visit shopbop.com.
Oscar de la Renta embroidered strapless dress; this and next 4 at Neiman Marcus
Far left: Amsale chiffon strapless dress
Near left: Alexander McQueen draped neck dress
Roberto Cavalli one shoulder dress
Donna Karan Collection draped crossover gown
Bebe plaid ruffle 3/4 sleeve ruffled plaid shirt
Twenty8Twelve Edie jean, at shopbop.com

PART TWO: Tag!
CC is delighted to receive this award from Laura’s Paris Cooking Notebook !
As you know, CC loves haute couture and cuisine!! And Laura's blog provides endless tips for entertaining, recipes to drool over, and anecdotes from a stylish life filled with friends, passion and exquisite food!
CC passes this lovely honor on to 7 blogs that she adores, and she urges the named fashionistas to do the same!
1) FashionAbility
2) My Super Sweet Fashion Diary
3) Forever in Fashion
4) Girl Meets NYC
5) I’m Not Antisocial, Just Short-Sighted

6) Bliss

7) WHY FASHION?
You may already have discovered these beauties, but if you haven’t – stop by for some stylish inspiration!!

Thanks to Laura and to all of CC's Fellow Fashionistas!

Last look: Robert Rodriguez Hyacinth top, at Neiman Marcus.