CC Loves…

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now, darlings!

Ray-Ban Aviators. These ones are Ray-Ban Aviator RB 3025 LO205. Classic and chic ~ perfect for you or your BF!

TV show “How I Met Your Mother” ~ hysterical!
This Missoni geometric acetate bib necklace; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
These Marni geometric paneled leather sandals, at theOutnet.com.
These Camilla Skovgaard suede and metallic leather ankle boots.
These Giuseppe Zanotti ombre python pumps, at intermixonline.com.
These Rag & Bone high waisted bell bottom jeans, at shopbop.com.
This Splashed Palette dress, at anthropologie.com.
This Halston Heritage one sleeve pleated dress, at shopbop.com.
This Camilla long silk leopard print dress, at intermixonline.com.
This Tara Matthews geo ikat printed triangle bikini, at theOutnet.com.
Meeble Mail personalized email stationery. Check out meeblemail.com.
What are you currently smitten with?
xoxox,

CC

Resort Report: Lovely Long Dresses

Resort 2012 coverage via style.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Alice + Olivia
Badgley Mischka
Barbara Tfank
Brioni
Carolina Herrera
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Elie Tahari
Emilio Pucci
Giorgio Armani
Gregory Parkinson
Gucci
Imitation
Luca Luca
M. Patmos
No. 21
Viktor & Rolf
Which gown has you going gaga?
xoxox,
CC

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!

Guest Post: How to Stay Chic with Summer Dresses 2011

This is a glorious summer for dresses of all styles and fabrics, from modern to retro. Nothing beats the ease of slipping into a dress for work or weekend and finishing the outfit with sandals and a bracelet. Dresses that suit the wearer's figure radiate elegance and confidence, and could not look less like a uniform. They are easy to wear from work to dinner out, or from the beach to the gallery, dressed up or down with accessories, jackets, and nearly any flat or heeled shoes.  The biggest trend this year is the biggest dress of them all, the Maxi. This blast from the past is still gaining popularity in lengths from mid-calf down to the ankles. The long length creates a showcase for sheer floral fabric, or for the most minimalist black jersey column that accentuates curves and statement jewellery. This summer dress can be worn everywhere, and is especially appropriate for summer parties. Depending on the fabric, it can span three seasons; worn with boots and cropped sweaters or jackets, it makes a wonderfully versatile element for your wardrobe.

Minimalism continues to be another strong trend. Simple shapes, simple colours, and simple fabrics let you the wearer be the focus and not your clothes. These pieces are also ideal for layering in creative and flattering ways. Nothing, however, is more minimalist than a dress, one single all-purpose item of clothing. Along with the above-mentioned black columnar Maxi dress, there are knee-length versions, and variations on the T-shirt dress. The minimalist look is urban, and fits in well at any place that is elegant or artistic. Wear this to the next gallery opening.  

The T-shirt dress comes in various weights of jersey and of course in a variety of patterns. The big trend is stripes, wide, narrow, or mixed-width stripes, and in any direction and in any colour combination. Go crazy with stripes for T-shirt dresses that double as beach cover-ups, and more subdued with stripes for work. Always keep in mind your shape and height with the striped T-shirt dress, and avoid horizontal stripes on the bits you'd rather not emphasize. Vertical stripes are slimming and lengthening, and the newest versions break away from preppy straight stripes, favouring the more watery lines of tropical prints in deep, vivid colours.  Sun dresses are the classic summer treat, strappy and breezy and absolutely essential for garden parties. They are their most charming when embellished with embroidery or in special fabrics. This summer look for floral and ethnic prints in both regular and sheer fabric weights. If your arms are not your best asset, add a long, lightweight lace or linen scarf as a shawl.  How to top off any of these dresses? With the cropped denim jacket, of course. This is such an icon it never really goes out of style and never takes itself too seriously: it can be and has been worn simply everywhere! The ruggedness of denim jackets perfectly play up the lightness of summer dresses.

CC Loves... & Heel Condoms Giveaway!

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now:

This Varela LaMar jumpsuit.

This Sunner long floral dress, at chickdowntown.com.

This Gallerista party dress, at jcrew.com.

This Thakoon Addition strapless draped dress; this and next at shopbop.com.

This BB Dakota Alison asymmetrical dress.

This Aerin Rose bikini. So gorgeous and beautifully constructed, not to mention comfy!

These Alexander McQueen brass-toe snakeskin pumps; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

These Camilla Skovgaard cutout leather platform sandals.

This Sequin bead stone link fringe necklace, at intermixonline.com.

This Honeycomb necklace, at anthropologie.com.

Heel Condoms. Such a cool invention, and a fabulous way to dress up your pumps!

Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Heel Condoms have one pair of these fabulous accessories to give away to a lucky CC reader. This is a reader's choice contest, so the winner will be able to pick her prize! Eight Day Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post.

Good luck, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

Long on Patterns, Part II

The printed perfection continues, darlings! Spring 2011 runway coverage via style.com. Kinder Aggugini L.A.M.B. Matthew Williamson Milly Missoni Paul & Joe Stephen Burrows Tracy Reese Trussardi 1911 Wunderkind Yigal Azrouel Zero + Maria Cornejo Which pattern do you find prettiest? xoxox, CC