The Natural World... CC's Animal ABCs!

Sure, there are lots of animal prints out there, but how about an actual pachyderm or ursa in your wardrobe? Fauna iconography goes from cutesy to luxe with decadent jewels, sophisticated coats and dresses, and very grown-up accessories. CC explores the inherent dichotomy between the childlike and the luxurious with the following Animal ABCs:A is for Alligator: Lacoste beanie, at top left. Visit shopapparel.lacoste.com to purchase.B is for Bird: Billabong Birdsong wallet, pictured at right and available at lulus.com.C is for Carp: Mackenzie Childs Felicitous Fish chair, at neimanmarcus.comD is for Dragonfly: Roberto Cavalli stone necklace and...

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Sweet Glovin’

Earlier this week, CC introduced the glove theme with this post. Today’s dual focus encompasses: (a) fingerless gloves and (b) opera length gloves, both of which are terribly chic!A. Fingerless and FabulousCC adores these semi-gloves! They are seasonless and stunningly sexy!At left: Rodarte fingerless studded glove, courtesy nytimes.com.Chanel Couture jewel-embellished two-finger gloves (at right)Chanel fingerless red patent gloves (worn recently by La Lohan!), at Chanel boutiques; photo at right courtesy elle.com.Han Jin at Chanel Pre-fall, backstage. This and other runway pics via style.com except where otherwise noted.Deal of the Day 1: Fingerless...

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