CC Loves & Contest Winner!

Darlings, can you believe it? This is the 500th CC post! In celebration, CC is delighted to announce the winner of the monthly CC StockinGirl Giveaway and the proud owner of these incredibly chic scrunch-bottom leggings in her choice of Espresso or Black: the lovely La Petite Fashionista! Congrats, darling!
Couture Carrie has really been a joy for me to maintain these past few years, and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all my readers, Fellow Fashionistas, and Followers. So thank you, darlings! And now, just a smattering of things that CC loves:
Bustiers worn over shirts, as at Emanuel Ungaro (via style.com).
These Brian Atwood Marielle satin pumps, at net-a-porter.com.
These Christian Dior two-tone strappy booties, at bergdorfgoodman.com.
These Tibi feathered pumps, at chickdowntown.com.
Fashion Illustrations like this one by Peter Breese.
This Elizabeth and James silk chiffon shrug, at net-a-porter.com.
Patsy Stone.
Photos of models backstage. Christian Dior via nymag.com.
Rooftop terraces like this bar at 230 Fifth Avenue, NYC. CC can attest that it’s even better at night, packed with fabulously tanned New Yorkers sipping martinis!
This Russian Vogue editorial courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Pulse.
This Tolani scarf at chickdowntown.com.
This V magazine spread aptly titled “Lady Lust.”
This Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Lily gown, at net-a-porter.com. No, CC is not getting married, but still…
Dress forms. Numero editorial, October 2006 by Lucia Val and Franco Musso.
These True Religion Gwen skinny jeans with ankle zippers, at shopbop.com.
These Rockstar biker jeans, at shopplanetblue.com.
These David Lerner leggings, at shopbop.com.
This Bliss Lau harness at 80spurple.com.
The architecture of Antoni Gaudí.
Super deals like this Purple Label tux dress, $36 at 80spurple.com.
These J. Crew horizon-stripe shorts. Is CC too old (33) to be wearing shorts?
This Alexander Wang Baggy Boaters dress, at shopbop.com.
This Marchesa dress at Bergdorf Goodman.
Tell CC, darlings: What are you loving right now?
xoxox,
CC

P.S. Fellow Fashionista Diane of Snapshot Fashion and several others are hosting a Fashion Party for bloggers on Saturday June 13th at Heathers (506 E. 13th Street between Ave. A & Ave. B) in NYC. The gathering starts at 4pm. Drinks are 2-for-1; since it is being held in a bar you must be 21 years old to attend. CC hopes to attend and would love to see all of you there! For more information, contact Diane at snapshotfashion@gmail.com. It’s going to be a fabulous event with giveaways and lots more!

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Legwear Love, StockinGirl Giveaway & Qs!

That’s right, darlings, it’s the first of the month, and hence time for another fabulous CC StockinGirl Giveaway! As usual, this is a one-day contest open to fashionistas worldwide (one entry per blogger, please). To enter, just leave a relevant comment on this post! The winner, chosen at random tomorrow at 11:30 a.m., will receive these fantastic StockinGirl Scrunch Bottom Leggings in Espresso or Black! Good luck darlings, and enjoy the leggy inspiration below!
Chanel Resort, via style.com.
French Vogue, October 2008.
Italian Flair, June 2003.
Italian Vogue courtesy Fellow Fashionista Style on the Street.
Italian Vogue, November 2008.
Mixte editorial, 2006.
Jean Paul Gaultier printed legging, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Fishnet lace top thigh highs; this and next at StockinGirl.com.
Vintage Roses thigh highs ~ these also come as socks, leggings and tights!
American Apparel rounded fishnet stocking.
Members Only fold over denim print leggings, at shopbop.com.

Tagged by the wonderful Gemma Dilemma of Sins of My Mind with the fabulous respond & rework questionnaire ~ a CC fave!

What are your current obsessions?
Matte nail polish, edamame, iced lattes, Tiffany lamps, and corseted gowns (Nina Ricci via nymag.com; lamp at overstock.com).

What are you wearing today?

My Fit Flops (they are so fabulous, darlings!), a navy American Apparel v-neck mini-dress and my VS sailboat bikini… after teaching my class, I am off to the park for some lazing and reading (avec SPF, of course!).

What do you think about the person who tagged you?

Gemma Dilemma is such a fun and creative gal; love her blogs!

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

The Swiss Alps, for a quick picnic!

What are your favorite quotes?

It will all be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end. –Unknown
Youth does not own beauty. – Frida Giannini

What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?

Right now, this T-Bags dress. So comfy and breezy!

What is your dream job?

Editor or Writer at Vogue, Elle, V, W, i-D or Bazaar.

Favorite models?

Natasha Poly. Gemma Ward. Coco Rocha. Caroline Trentini. Natalia Vodianova. Hana Soukupova. Sasha Pivovarova.

Favorite designers?

Balmain. Giambattista Valli. Rodarte. Gucci. Chloé. Dolce & Gabbana. Marchesa.

What do you consider a fashion faux pas?

Sweatpants. Crocs. Terry cloth. High-heeled sneakers.

Describe your personal style:

I am a study in contrasts. Sophisticated but sexy. Daring yet demure. Approachable yet edgy. Trendy and classic in one. Sample outfit at left via theOutnet.com (CC just bought that Elizabeth & James blouse!).

What's the most expensive fashion item you've ever purchased?

Well, I once bought a St. John coat at full price and broke the 1K barrier, but the most expensive item in my closet (bought on sale at Barneys for $299 but originally $3600) is this navy Lanvin minidress from Ete 2007.

What can you never leave the house without?

My iPhone.

What's the last thing you bought for your wardrobe?
These Pedro Garcia antique rose satin peep toe platforms at theOutnet.com.

What is your favorite skin or hair care product?
CC just discovered Perricone’s Advanced Face Firming Activator and it is simply divine… diminishes the appearance of pores, reduces wrinkles and leaves skin positively glowing. CC is in love, as her pores could previously be seen from space! Check out more Pericone products here.

How many music albums do you have and what's your favourite one?
Hundreds… but I am currently listening to lots of Coldplay, Figurine and Annie Lennox.

CC tags all of her Fellow Fashionistas to respond & rework this one!
xoxox,
CC

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