Yesteryear & ECBC Giveaway!

The 80s are back, darlings, in a big way! Think slouchy boots, off-the-shoulder dresses, bright furs, and acidwash.
First photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Cara Mia of Future Hippie. Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Gucci
Balmain
Betsey Johnson
Jean Paul Gaultier
This and next four: Marc Jacobs
Paul & Joe, via nymag.com
Versace

Marc by Marc Jacobs ruffle suede knee-high boots; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Christian Louboutin Charme 100 ankle boots.
Asos Scordi patent and suede fold over peep toe booties, at asos.com.
Color the Sky Swatch, at swatch.com.
Harmonie two-tone leg warmers, at capeziodance.com.
Camilla and Marc Electric Boogaloo skinny jeans, at net-a-porter.com.
LNA lace zipper leggings; this and next at shopbop.com.
Rachel Pally bandage mini.
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Lurex wool-blend blazer; this and next five at net-a-porter.com.
Emanuel Ungaro satin jersey drape dress.
Haute Hippie embellished silk and cashmere dress.
Marc Jacobs asymmetric velvet dress.
Michael Kors slouchy cashmere sweater.
Miu Miu leather boned bustier dress.
Ashish sequined one-shoulder dress.
Lucky 13 one-shoulder lace dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Asos jazz print dress, at asos.com.
Shaken Not Stirred bandage dress; this and next at shopecbc.com.
Vintage Candy jumper.
CC loves this new online shop: Eye Candy Buy Candy! Fabulous news, darlings! CC & ECBC have a $75 Gift Certificate to give to one lucky CC reader! Three Day Contest: To be entered, simply visit ECBC here and state in the comments section of this post what you would buy if you won! Limit one entry per blogger. International Fellow Fashionistas welcome!
Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Bathing Beauties

Whether you’re sunbathing (avec SPF, naturally!) or swimming, you want to look the part!

Some photographic inspiration and shopping suggestions, darlings!
Ava Gardner, courtesy Keith of The Dino Lounge.
Numero editorial, May 2008
Italian Flair, May 2008
Italian Vogue, August 2005
Italian Vogue June 2005
Vogue, April 2008
Blackbook, March 2007
Italian Flair, August 2004

Be a bikini babe!
Confetti dot bikini, at jcrew.com.
Beach Sexy color block bandeau bikini, at victoriassecret.com.
Emilio Pucci Miri leaf print bikini; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Michael Kors zebra print bikini.
Zimmerman Blue Lagoon bandeau bikini.
Red Carter Champagne Bubbles bandeau bikini; this and next at shopbop.com.
Anna & Boy Brushstrokes bikini.
Bantu bikini, at Barneys New York; pictured via nytimes.com.
Printed triangle bikini, at forever21.com.

Indah green string bikini, at shopplanetblue.com.

CC loves this Retro Swimsuit ~ with halter top and matching draw cord bottom from popinaswimwear.com. Pamela from Portland Swimwear was kind enough to send CC one to try out, and it is even more lovely in person, with a lightly padded top and ultra-flattering bottom. This Boy Short Swimwear suit comes in 16 different mix-and-match colors and patterns, and the quality is fantastic! Can’t wait to hit the beach in this baby!

And guess what? All CC readers get 10% off any purchase from Popina Swimwear with the coupon code “Carrie”. Shop here!

xoxox,
CC