Beautiful Bikinis

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Swimspot.com, a fabulous online purveyor of designer swimwear!

Athena Casablanca bikini; this and others at SwimSpot.com.

Ella Moss Lorelei floral bikini. CC has and adores!

Guess Shes Ditsy triangle bikini.

Hurley Off the Map triangle bikini.

Luxe by Lisa Vogel Cougarette triangle bikini.

Reef Feel the Rhythm triangle bikini.

Splendid Marcel Stripe bikini.

Tommy Hilfiger Montauk Fever bandeau bikini.

Tommy Hilfiger Sunset Cove triangle bikini.

Who else is excited for summer?

xoxox,

CC

P.S. Fabulous news, darlings! Swimspot.com is offering CC readers a 15% discount on non-sale items until March 31, 2011 with promo code CC15 ... Happy shopping!

6 Fabulous Things & Contest Winner!

I. First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s Creative Contrast Sir Alistair Rai Scarf Giveaway is the lovely Lady Thirty. Congratulations, darling!
II. Tagged by the lovely Emily of Essential E with listing 6 Things That Make CC Happy:
1) Shoe shopping. New York Look Fall 2008.

CC adores these Chloé anthracite raised leaf boots, at theOutnet.com.
2) Drapey dresses. This Sofie Ølgaard dress from Aspiring Couture is silky perfection, darlings! Luxurious, breathable, and exquisitely crafted. Go to aspiringcouture.com for more amazing one-of-a-kind pieces from up-and-coming designers like Sofie Ølgaard:

“Designer Sofie Ølgaard grew up in Denmark. She draws inspiration from her Scandinavian roots where she creates a look based on the melancholic side of Scandinavian culture combined with playful esthetics. Her style is founded in simplicity and understated detail.” (from Ms. Olgaard’s website). Be sure to check out the Aspiring Couture blog and Sofie Ølgaard’s website.
3) When art and fashion collide. Italian Vogue, June 2006. CC loves Matisse!
Coco Rocha, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Absolutely Fabulous.
4) Fabulous things that begin with the letter “C”, such as cookies, couture, Coco Chanel, cupcakes, corsets and camisoles! CC loves this Free People Butterfly cami from SanityStyle.com. Note the rear peplum detail and the exquisite deep magenta shade! Sanity Style is a truly chic new store, with both brick-and-mortar and online locations... Click here to shop!
5) Mad Men.
If you are not watching this show, you simply must start! The early-60s fashions are so exquisite! And the show itself is masterly written.

Plus, CC has a girl-crush on Christina Hendricks (center).
6) Vintage Inspired Bathing Suits.
Vogue, March 2008.
CC loves this Zelda Sweetwater bikini and...
this Zelda Sweetwater maillot.

These vintage inspired suits are absolutely gorgeous and made in NYC of comfy and durable stretchable cotton ~ how cool is that? What is more, since this Zelda Sweetwater swimsuit is 100% cotton, it can double as a bustier... It even has a back zip and hook and eye closure. CC plans on wearing it for summer evening cocktails with a flirty mini! Shop here.

CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas; can’t wait to hear your 6 Things, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

P.S. Be sure to check out CC's guest post at The Fash Pack here.

A Dose of Deco

Just call CC the deco doc, darlings! Something deco-fabulous in this post for every taste and budget. And over 20 different retailers… enjoy!
At left: Italian Elle, February 2007.
Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture at the Met Costume Institute Gala; this photo and runway pics via style.com except where noted.
Chanel Couture detail
Alexander McQueen; this and next two via nymag.com.
Gucci
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Oscar de la Renta
Phi; this and next via nymag.com
Rue du Mail
Rosa Cha
Temperley London Resort
Cutout screen panel at iloveuma.com.
Dav Starburst umbrella at shopdavrain.com.

Tory Burch India dress, at toryburch.com.
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent dress, at shopbop.com.
Deal of the Day: Color block jersey maxi dress, $29 at agacistore.com.
Tibi dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Robert Rodriguez seamed dress; this and next at eLuxury.com.
Tracy Reese cap sleeve dress.
Saloni Cora strapless dress, at my-wardrobe.com.
ASOS contrast halter body con dress, at asos.com.
White Trumpet molded panel dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Tibi appliqué sleeveless dress, at chickdowntown.com.
Calypso Afton dress at calypso-celle.com.
Laura Dawson Deco dress at supermarkethq.com.
Abaeté Carolyn dress, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Fendi paillette beaded dress, at theoutnet.com.
Roberto Cavalli silk dress, at eLuxury.com.
Twinkle Za Za Zou romper, at shopbop.com.
Colorblock tunic at forever21.com.
VPL Breaker tank, at shopbop.com.
Calvin Klein palm print shirt, at calvinklein.com.

Devore sweater, at victoriassecret.com.
Suede front buckle detail elastic belt, at asos.com.
Tory Burch Thalie tote at toryburch.com.
Gabriel & Schwan fringe chain bag, at pixiemarket.com.
Charlotte Ronson Helena sling back platform, at shopbop.com.
Gypsy platform metallic sandal, at forever21.com.
Givenchy pumps, at shopbop.com.
L.A.M.B. Noel heel. Visit shopkitson.com.
House of Harlow resin necklace, at pinkmascara.com.
Roberto Cavalli plate necklace, at net-a-porter.com.
Fremont sequin collar, at pixiemarket.com.
Fiona Paxton Shine necklace, at shopbop.com.
Giles and Brother Irular collar necklace at shopbop.com.

Get deco-rated, darlings!

xoxox,
CC

P.S. After you comment, darlings, pop on over to Fellow Fashionista Sarah's blog, Looking Sharp!, to enter this contest to win a gorgeous Tolani scarf!

P.P.S. CC was linked on HLMN Fashion and Shopping Today -click here to see!