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CC realizes that Valentine’s Day is over a month away, but apparently, designers don’t! The heart is beloved!
Left: Marc Jacobs pants featured in Elle; photo by Jacob Sutton.
Right: Marc Jacobs Resort; runway photos via style.com.
Versace (this and next 6)

Btw, how fab is the current Versace ad campaign with Kate and Gisele?

Arturo Elena drawing courtesy Fellow Fashionista Nemerae of So Trendy!
CC loves Luella bags for their cheeky heart charms!
Topshop maternity – oh, baby!
Black Milk Sad Heart t-shirt dress, $48 at urbanoutfitters.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Flock of Hearts print dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Wonder Twins heart print ruffle sleeve dress, at pixiemarket.com.
18th Amendment Heartbreaker high-waisted jeans; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Anna Sui skirt
Marc Jacobs Collection clutch, at eLuxury.com.
Duplicated Heart card case, at lulus.com.
Moschino Cheap & Chic quilted appliqué gloves, at net-a-porter.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs patent flat, at Bloomingdales.com.
Moschino Cheap & Chic sandal, at shopbop.com.
Bandeau top and low rise bikini bottom, at victoriassecret.com.
Zimmerman Avalon heart link bikini, at net-a-porter.com.
Deal of the Day 1: Heart bikini, $9.99 each piece at victoriassecret.com.

Kosta Boda champagne flutes and chiller courtesy Fellow Fashionista Savvy Mode.
Heart mixing bowl set, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Mulberry key ring, at my-wardrobe.com.
Rachel Roy heart clutch
Leiber minaudiére, at bergdorfgoodman.com.
Deal of the Day 2: canvas tote, $13 at victoriassecret.com.
Steven Shein laminate ring, at 80spurple.com.
Filigree earrings at forever21.com.
Last look: Betsey Johnson heart stockings, pictured via nytimes.com.

Is it true love, darlings?

xoxox,

CC

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Texture Message

Pleats, plissé, folds, jewels, puff, frills, stitching, ruching, tiers and crinkles provide high relief and high drama!
Image at left courtesy Fellow Fashionista Miranda of Sparkle Dust Fantasy.
At right, a Vogue Italia editorial, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Blonde Hair Blue Jeans.
Dolce & Gabbana; this and next 2 via nymag.com.
Akris
Vivienne Tam
Calvin Klein, via style.com
London street style, via elle.com

HANDBAGS with some relief
Runway inspiration: Versace
Jil Sander tube bead clutch, at barneys.com
Bottega Veneta woven box clutch, at net-a-porter.com.
Burberry Prorsum clutch, pictured via Japanese Vogue
Burberry Westcott shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com.
Celine lambskin bag, pictured via elle.com.

TEXTURED ATTIRE
Juicy Couture hooded puffer, at net-a-porter.com.
Roberto Cavalli Trapunto stitched jacket, at vivre.com.
Gio Gio ruched bomber, at asos.com
Carmen Marc Valvo crinkled tiered gown, at Bergdorf Goodman
Burberry Prorsum silk organza dress, pictured via elle.com.
Miu Miu zip-front bustier dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com
Proenza Schouler ruffle-front dress
Pringle 1815 silk frill tiered dress
French Connection Ric Rac dress. Visit frenchconnection.com
Poltock & Walsj skirt, pictured via elle.uk.com.
Chris Benz pencil skirt, at shopbop.com.
Givenchy bootie; this and next at barneys.com
Miu Miu Plissé pump – CC adores!

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Purple Pattern Predilection

Purple prints prove perfect!
Paul Stuart scarf and Phineas Cole socks, via nytimes.com. Runway images via style.com except where noted.
Andrew Gn
Gucci
Pucci
Cacharel
Gucci
Christian Lacroix
Basso & Brooke; this and next 2 via nymag.com
Rodarte (at right)
Marni
Cher Michel Klein, via vogue.fr
Gucci

Fellow Fashionista S, formerly of of Modern Guilt
Paul & Joe V-neck tunic, at revolveclothing.com.
Deal of the Day: silk floral dress, $89 at victoriassecret.com
Zenda dress, at toast.co.uk.
Vivienne Tam Purple Haze hammered satin dress, at revolveclothing.com.
Rebecca Taylor bra cup dress, at standardstyle.com – CC loves!
Madison Marcus Zeal dress. Visit shopbop.com for this and next.
Sunner Casino floral print silk-twill dress.
Matthew Williamson fern print dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Emilio Pucci Alessandro print contrast dress.

With plenty of pretty purple patterns to choose from, CC finds herself in a perfect pickle trying to pick just one – perhaps your perusal of these plentiful puce prints leaves you panting too?

Hope you all enjoy a relaxing Sunday, darlings!

[2 points for anyone who comments using alliteration!]

xoxox,

CC

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