A Few of CC’s Favorite Things

Tagged by the lovely Fellow Fashionistas at Hi Fashion to share 20 of CC’s Favorite Things!
1. Peep toe pumps. Christian Louboutin Very Galaxy platforms, at net-a-porter.com.
2. Beach Vacations. British Vogue.
3. Tea time. Italian Vogue, August 2005.
4. Pilates.
5. Salads with avocado.
6. Yellow roses.
7. Cocktails al fresco.
8. Bustiers. French Vogue, May 2006.
9. Triple shot lattes
10. Dramatic eyes. Bazaar, 2003.
11. Haute Couture. Italian Vogue, June 2007.
12. Inventive editorials. Elle, March 1991.
13. Overstuffed chairs. Brazilian Vogue, December 2005.
14. Fitted blazers. Pirelli Calendar, 2008.
15. Museum architecture. Whitney, NYC. Photo © 2006 Hagen Stier.
16. Fingerless gloves. Backstage at Karl Lagerfeld, 2007, via nymag.com.
17. Designers and their muses. Victoria Bartlett with Doutzen Kroes, Vogue, November 2007.
18. Birthday parties. Pull and Bear ad, 2007.
19. Luxurious legwear. French Vogue, October 2008.
20. Fellow Fashionistas! Italian Vogue, December 2006.

CC is tagging the following Fellow Fashionistas ~ and anyone else who is so inclined ~ to list their 20 faves:
Laura of Under the Sheets-shhh!
B & Dith of In the Shoes of 2 Geminis
Kristin of Bon Bon Rose
Ana of Fashion Moment
Style Crusader of Style Justice

xoxox,
CC

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Pretty Patterns

Mix and match prints with wild abandon, darlings!
Fashion Flashback: Vogue, March 2008.
Runway inspirations via style.com except where otherwise credited.
Christian Lacroix
Cacharel
Chanel Resort
Diane von Furstenberg
Erdem Resort
Giambattista Valli
Gucci Resort
Junya Watanabe
Just Cavalli, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs
Marni
Ruffian
Tuleh
Buying Guide:
Tibi Dos Pajaros one-shoulder dress; this and next at chickdowntown.com.
Alice + Olivia striped off the shoulder dress.
Emilio Pucci jersey mini dress, at eLuxury.com.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania printed jersey dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Stella McCartney cloud-print dress.
Zimmerman Honey Rider knot dress, at chickdowntown.
Maje Geneve strapless mini dress at net-a-porter.
Deal of the Day: Motel criss-cross back dress, $79 at pixiemarket.com.
Zimmerman Big Chill jumpsuit, at ckickdowntown.
Diane von Furstenberg Kali pants, worn as a strapless jumpsuit, from shopbop.com.
Emilio Pucci panello leggings; this and next three at net-a-porter.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania New Petti Drawers shorts.
Emilio Pucci Miri print skirt.
3.1 Phillip Lim graphic print skort.
Tibi Lollipop stripe skirt; this and next at chickdowntown.
Tibi Navajo button-front skirt.
Mathew Williamson drape racer-back tank; this and next at net-a-porter.
Emilio Pucci Allesandro print scarf.
Tolani scarf, at chickdowntown.
Missoni zigzag print hat; this and next four at net-a-porter.com
Christian Louboutin Tigresse espadrille wedges.
Alexander McQueen crystal-print clutch.
Matthew Williamson Bright Escape print canvas cosmetics case.
Lanvin leopard print clutch.
Mara Hoffman Blue Mirror beaded bikini, at shopbop.com.
Bamboo triangle bikini, at victoriassecret.com.
Pick up a pattern, darlings!

xoxox,
CC

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