Architectural Inspiration: Lush Living

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC's Popina Swimwear Giveaway is the lovely HipDroppedSttitches~ congrats, and happy shopping!

Architectural inspiration via nuevo-estilo.es.

Diane von Furstenberg Shannah silk-crepe strapless maxi dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Elizabeth and James E-Latch crocodile-effect leather sandals.

Kenneth Jay Lane gold circle link necklace; this and next at shopbop.com.

WGACA Vintage Chanel charm bracelet.

Darlings, what do you think of this space and the look it inspired?
xoxox,
CC

P.S. Check out CC's feature on Mary Jo's blog, Trust Your Style!

Chanel Cruise 2012 Highlights

Runway coverage via style.com.

Which look is your favorite?

xoxox,

CC

Jeanne Suica Pop-Up Boutique!

Darlings, fabulous news! CC is pleased to announce her second collaboration with Parisian vintage clothing dealer Jeanne Suica. Enjoy this pop-up boutique!
1960s Yellow Jacket
Possibly wool blend
Size 38 per label
Bust 18 inches
Length 19.5 inches
$60.00

Christian Lacroix Signed Clip Earrings Circa late 1980s early 1990s
$80.00

Kenzo turquoise signed clip earrings$86.00

Guy LaRoche Paris Pendant
Circa late 1980s
$75.00
Chanel Camilla Motif Handbag
10.5 x8.5 inches
top zip with a white Camilla embossed zip pull
Serial number 5396657 with hologram background
$725.00

Guidelines and Additional Information:
Items are a mix of new, gently worn or vintage condition. Please check the measurements in inches because as you know, sizes vary from designer to designer and the description of the item.
All items are guaranteed authentic.
All questions should be referred directly to Jeanne at jsuica@hotmail.com.
If you wish to purchase an item, payment should be made immediately via paypal only to jsuica@hotmail.com.

In rare cases a payment may be canceled at any time due to insufficient stock, if an item becomes damaged or is not in the same condition as listed the order may be cancelled, inability for paypal to authorize a payment, suspicion of fraudulent intent or any other reason seen fit.

Once a payment is made you'll receive a confirmation mail to confirm that your item is available. This confirmation will include the shipping date. Items will be shipped with 48 hours of payment excluding weekends. All duties and customs charges will be your responsibility. The full cost will be noted on the customs form this is necessary for insurance purposes.

All items include postage via signature required insured airmail and will be shipped from Paris France. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!! All items are final sale.

Happy Shopping, darlings!

xoxox,
CC

Architecture is in Fashion

Literally! Why are architecture and fashion so indelibly linked? Perhaps it is because we creative types tend to stick together. CC is willing to wager that a hefty cross-section of Vogue subscribers also receive Architectural Digest!
At right: Bottega Veneta and Frank Gehry team up in Italian Vogue
I heart NY
The Manhattan skyline makes a captivating backdrop. See this Brooks Brothers ad;
a recent Bottega Veneta ad; and
Sue Stemp’s recent rooftop show.
Even semi-demolished New York architecture finds itself aligned with fashion, as in this New York Times Style Magazine editorial, shot at the Plaza Hotel. Christian Lacroix Haute Couture, via nytimes.com.
Landmark Status
Last year, J. Crew featured Richard Neutra’s Kauffman House in its catalog. Image via metropolismag.com.
This autumn, another iconic modernist house is the backdrop for chic casual wear: Seven for All Mankind shot its Autumn/Winter 2008 ad campaign at Philip Johnson’s Glass House in New Canaan, CT. The Glass House website is a worth a visit so you can see a video narrated by the house’s current curator.
Column Work:
D&G chose classical architecture as the backdrop for its fall print ads.
Kate Moss in a Turkish bath, in W.
Lanvin silk taffeta top and wool skirt in W's Istanbul spread. Note the columns and then look at the next photo...
Shoes often have architectural details: Celine column heel patent peep toe, pictured via Vogue Italia.
Once in a great while, a building is shaped like a shoe! This house in Hellam, Pennsylvania gives new meaning to that old nursery rhyme…
Talk about an architectonic handbag! A Louis Vuitton storefront, via chinadaily.com.
Fall fashion displayed in a decidedly postmodern doorway, courtesy wwd.com. The architecture in this shoot reminds CC of Michael Graves' style!
Basso & Brooke offer a Deco inspired print.
CC loves when architecture and design elements find their way into fashion!
At left: Roberto Cavalli "tiles" on the runway, pictured via style.com.
An Artistic Tile ad
Hayden Harnett's tile-inspired Lido mini bag. Visit haydenharnett.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Cloisonné (an ancient metalworking technique, finding its textile expression here!) mohair jacket, at shopbop.com
Last look: make your home inside Zaha Hadid’s Chanel 2.55 Mobile Art Pavilion!

Unabashed Luxury

The premiere of 90210 last night got CC thinking about luxury. Fashion is always about luxury, but there are

certain items that connote a life of privilege in an almost visceral way.
Whether we covet them from afar or actually get to enjoy them, they are select and magnificent.

Above: another teenager sporting Chanel . . . AnnaLynne McCord as Naomi Clark, courtesy cwtv.com.
The Accoutrements:
Above: Aina Gassé fur robe,
via Vogue Italia
Right: Jimmy Choo Ramona crocodile bags, $14,000.00
Absurdly expensive jewels, like the Tony Duquette aquamarine, amethyst, peridot and 18K gold bracelet pictured at right, are a matter of course.

$36,500.00
This and previoues at Bergdorf Goodman.
Bespoke moisturizers . . .

La Mer

16.5 ounces for $1390.00
Lavish Homes
At left, Michael Schiable's Lake Chapala Retreat in Mexico, via architecturaldigest.com

In addition to Frette linens, you'll need an Adrienne Landau fox fur throw, at bergdorfgoodman.com, to toss on your Chair Couture chaise.
Hermés saddle (for your horse, natch) Photo of saddle masters by Todd Eberle for Vanity Fair
Haute Cuisine

There is a certain class of comestibles (and the manner in which they are served) that connotes luxury:
Petrossian Caviar (beluga, not sevruga!)
served on bone china like this Papillon dinnerware, available at Neiman Marcus
Serendipity’s $25,000.00 Frozen Haute Chocolate.

Photo via nytimes.com.

Jet Set Luxury:

Above: A jealousy-inducing jetway editorial image from cosmopolitan.com.

Right: Cameron Diaz's airport chic, via instyle.com

Below: Leslie Mann atop Louis Vuitton luggage, courtesy Vanity Fair

The Michael Kors Fall runway, courtesy style.com
Spa Weekends at Canyon Ranch or a week at Hotel de la Paix Siem Reap, Cambodia
Luxe to CC? A front row seat at the couture! Photo via style.com.
CC will not dwell here on the dwindling economy, but rather draw your attention to the assertion by Dana Thomas in Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Lustre that craftsmanship has faltered as consumer demand for luxury items has skyrocket. A couple of queries: Has the quality of luxe goods suffered now that production has shifted from small-scale, handcrafting to corporate megaproduction? What evidence have you seen of the decline of true luxury? Why is it that the most luxurious items seem to be the most controversial? How can CC dress in ermine and pearls when it’s so animal-unfriendly? With the rising cost of jet fuel [even Diddy says he can’t afford to fill up his G5!] and the harm that gas-guzzlers are doing to the environment, should every rich bitch trade in her SST and her SUV for a SmartCar?
What does luxury mean to you?

Is now the time to back away from lavish items like this gorgeous Chloé purse? Photo via vogue.fr.