Architectural Inspiration: Bikini Blue

Architectural inspiration via elledecor.com.

Leaves of Grass mosaic tie-dye silk-charmeuse dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Givenchy perforated leather sandals.

Tibi zebra Ikat bikini; this and next at shopbop.com.

Melissa Odabash Panama hat.

Darlings, what do you think of this kitchen and the look it inspired?

xoxox,
CC

Chic Summer Hats

Look chic while protecting yourself from the sun, darlings!
Bop Basics woven rancher hat; this and next three at shopbop.com.
By Malene Birger Holiday hat.
Juicy Couture Lurex striped straw floppy hat.
OndadeMar large brim sunhat.
Eugenia Kim feather-embellished straw sunhat; this and next four at net-a-porter.com.
Melissa Odabash woven sunhat.
Pachacuti Safari Panama fedora.
Rag & Bone cotton-trimmed straw fedora.
Steven Alan straw fedora.
Tell CC: do you have a sunhat?
xoxox,

CC

CC Loves…

Berets, caps and hats from coveryourhair.com. Darlings, CC has several pieces from this site and loves them dearly for these brisk late fall days! Great news ~ CoverYourHair is offering CC readers a 20% discount for the holidays with promo code blog1231. Expires 12/31/10.
This Bliss Lau Art Deco Chrysler Bracelet, at shopbop.com.
This Baguette bridge ring, at bananarepublic.com.
These Elizabeth and James Rinna draped chiffon booties, at shopbop.com.
These Camilla Skovgaard Saw suede mules, at theOutnet.com.
This Carissa Rose Lola pencil dress. Darlings, the Carissa Rose Collection is designed exclusively for larger-busted ladies. This dress is not only gorgeously constructed but fits like a dream!
What are you currently crushing on, darlings?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... & Lap of Luxury Hat Giveaway!

Here's what CC is loving right now, darlings!

These Gorjana Acacia drop earrings. So delicate and lovely! CC adores the cut-out details...

These Ros Hommerson pumps, available at csnstores.com. Perfect for campaigning... the kitten heel is both comfortable and flattering!

This Willow draped sequin and mesh jacket, at net-a-porter.com. CC clearly has a sequin addiction.

This Adrienne Landau fur collar, at shopbop.com. Luxurious!

These Current/Elliot Moto jeans... CC just bought at theOutnet.com!

January Jones in royal blue Atelier Versace at the 2010 Emmy Awards. Stunning! Is CC the only one who thinks so?

This Love v-neck maxi. Fits like a dream, darlings!

This Factory by Erik Hart open back dress, at shopbop.com. On CC's shopping list for sure!

This Lap of Luxury cap. Perfect for fall!

Fabulous news, darlings! CC and the lovely Melody of Lap of Luxury have one of these gorgeous custom knit caps to give away to a lucky CC reader. One Week Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post. For an extra entry, "like" Lap of Luxury on Facebook and tell CC you have done so in a separate comment. The winner will be able to choose her own color(s) for the crochet hat ~ so fun! International Fellow Fashionistas welcome! Good luck, darlings, and be sure to visit Melody's blog!

xoxox,

CC

P.S. Be sure to enter the eco-hero contest at Rebekah Green Jewelry Designs!

Picnic Chic

In preparation for the holiday weekend, CC has prepared a delectable post aimed at outfitting her Fellow Fashionistas in the most fabulous picnic finery. Enjoy, darlings!
First, you’ll need a cozy blanket or two. Why not opt for a Missoni beach towel? Available at barneys.com.
Naturally, you’ll need a picnic basket. This set is from amazon.com.
Now for the nums! In addition to a crusty baguette or two, a Granny Smith apple and some red grapes, you’ll need this delectable Redwood Hill Farm Cheese Collection from williams-sonoma.com.
A must for any picnic? A delicious wine that’s also a conversation piece: Bitch Grenache, at klwines.com.
Surely we won’t pour our robust red into a plastic cup! Perish the thought! Bring those Riedel glasses and keep them from tipping with these genius Picnic Plus wine glass holders, at digitalfotoclub.com.
Of course, you’ll need the perfect outfit, complete with a full-skirted frock. Unique Vintage dress at unique-vintage.com.
Complement that breezy dress with a pair of heels that won’t dig into the grass. Donna Karan plaid fabric cork wedge sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Just in case it gets a tad chilly, you’ll need a proper cardi: Fiore cotton cardigan, at jcrew.com.
Along with your SPF, you’ll need some protection from those UV rays in the form of a wide-brimmed topper. Try this Eugenia Kim Honey sunhat, at shopbop.com.
To keep yourselves entertained: Some fun games! CC and Greg are hooked on Rummy 500. Playing cards at bicyclecards.com.
Travel Backgammon Set, at barneys.com.
Don’t forget your camera! Canon PowerShot, at amazon.com.
Happy picnicking, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

P.S. Be sure to check out my guest post over at Fellow Fashionista Park and Vivianne!

Perfect Plaids

Tantalizing tartans for… Spring? You read correctly, darlings: these tantalizing tartans are straight off the SS ’10 runways! Another trend goes yearlong, it seems. And CC couldn’t be more pleased with these plaids!
Anna Sui; photos via nymag.com except where noted.
Catherine Malandrino
Chanel, via style.com
Charlotte Ronson
Dsquared2, via style.com
Eley Kishimoto
Elie Tahari
Kenzo, via style.com
L.A.M.B.
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Margaret Howell
Moschino Cheap & Chic, via style.com
Nicole Farhi
Peter Jensen; this and next via style.com
Pollini
Richard Chai
Rodarte
Tory Burch
Vivienne Westwood, via style.com
Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Splendid double cloth plaid blouse, at shopbop.com.
Pleated-front skirt in lurex plaid, at victoriassecret.com.
MIH Jeans classic shirt, at net-a-porter.com.
Theory plaid shirtdress; this and next at shopbop.com.
LaROK Ice Breaker dress.
Quiksilver Factory dress, at farfetch.com.
Madewell plaid shirt dress, at jcrew.com.
Opening Ceremony pintuck dress, at lagarconne.com.
Steven Alan cotton shirt dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Silk plaid dress, at anthropologie.com.

What Friends Are For Dress, at modcloth.com.
Plaid corset, at victoriassecret.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs plaid bandeau bikini, at shopbop.com.
Beach Sexy ring bandeau top and foldover low-rise bikini bottom, at victoriassecret.com.
Philip Treacy pork pie, at asos.com.
Prova scarf, at barneys.com.
Vince plaid fringe scarf, at shopbop.com.
Tsumori Chisato Horizon stole, at lagarconne.com.
xoxox,
CC