CC's Personal Style - TAG!

CC has been tagged by the wonderful Chloe of Heart-Shaped Morning with the following Interview… So fun!Describe your personal style.My style is sophisticated and edgy. In my 20s, I was a lawyer and dressed quite conservatively. During that time, I stocked up on necessities like Donna Karan suits and durable handbags and shoes that would stand the test of time. I pride myself on luxe, timeless accessories like Pedro Garcia* satin peep toes and vintage Gucci Jackie bags. *Gray sandals at left available at net-a-porter.com.Now, in my 30s, I am, ironically, a tad more adventurous in how I dress. I love millinery and adore throwing on a fabulous feathered...

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What a Mesh!

Mesh makes magic, on everything from pumps to prom dresses! The use of netting and tulle was particularly impressive at the Spring 2009 Couture!Runway inspiration, via style.com except where noted:Jean Paul Gaultier Couture (first five)Valentino CoutureChristian Lacroix CoutureGivenchy CoutureEmilio Pucci, via nymag,comCC Skye wide mesh bracelet at singer22.com.ASOS mesh bow cuffGold mesh bracelet; visit anntaylorloft.com.Fendi white mesh spalmati trim bag at bluefly.com.Whiting & Davis metal mesh purse with bead fringe, pictured via instyle.com.Zebra mesh purse. Go to lulus.com.Oh Deer! Mesh Twiggy HeelGiuseppe Zanotti mesh ballet flats,...

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Lining Up

Stripes have never been sassier!Fashion Flashback at left: Bill Gibb dress, via U.S. VogueSasha Pivovarova, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Miranda of Sparkle Dust FantasyAt right: Miranda Kerr covers Bazaar; photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista An Australian WintourPicasso’s lover, Marie-Therese, at age 19, via vanityfair.com.D&G, via nymag.com. Other runway pics courtesy style.com except where noted.AbaeteJean-Charles de Castelbajac; this and next via nymag.comJulien MacDonaldRachel Roy pre-fallPringle of Scotland printed t-shirt dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.Catherine Malandrino gownMiu Miu drape dressFrench Connection crewneck dress,...

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