Wednesday, May 6, 2009

What’s Sexy Now, TAG and Contest Winner!

I. Here’s what CC feels is SEXY right NOW:
A Night at the Museum. At left, a Vogue November 2004 editorial by Annie Leibovitz.
Grab your gal pals or a hunky man and go take in a gallery or two some evening. Many museums have special evening hours and rates, like First Thursdays at the Wadsworth Atheneum. Take advantage!
An album for thoughts and confessions. Keep it on the coffee table at your house with an elegant fountain pen atop it and see what guests have to say! Proust Questionnaire album available at thefutureperfect.com.
Being in your 30s (or 40s... or older!). Drew Barrymore in W. As George Bernard Shaw quipped, “Youth is wasted on the young”!
Fab knockoffs like these Balmain-ish Jeffrey Campbell Mel sandals, at solestruck.com.
Lounging in one’s finery. Jalouse editorial by David Bellemere.
All-season neckwear like these mosaic print scarves at dyaccessories.com. By the by, CC’s Creative Contrast Tolani Scarf Giveaway Winner is fablous Fellow Fashionista Black Patent Stilettos – Congrats, darling!
Tall Girls wearing heels. Alexander Wang and model in Vogue. 5’10”? Wear platforms! Tower over the competition, darlings!
Oversize menswear-inspired timepieces. Freelook watch at pinkmascara.com.
Models with breasts (and hips!). These two photos courtesy W.
Paste. Not for kids! Lanvin strass crystal cuff, at net-a-porter.com.
Vegan shoes like these Stella McCartney metallic bow sandals, available at intermixonline.com.
What do YOU think is sexy now, darling readers?



II. Tagged by the lovely Adela of Pink Champagne to respond and rework the famed Blogger Questionnaire. CC can’t resist this one, as it continues to evolve!
What are your current obsessions?
Open-toe booties. Emilio Pucci mesh boots available at net-a-porter.com.
Favorite decade for vintage clothing?
50s and 60s, particularly bracelet-sleeve coats, mod minidresses and vintage furs.
Last thing you bought?
This merrywidow from Victoria’s Secret.
What are you listening to right now?
American Football, Broken Social Scene, and Nada Surf. Also totally obsessed with the unreleased Marz song from that car commercial with the hamsters
Favorite season and why?
Fall, for the crisp air and crunchy leaves.
What is on your bureau?
A small jewelry chest and numerous porcelain plates and bowls with all my trinkets and baubles. At left, Numero editorial, May 2008.
Say something to the person who tagged you:
Adela, thank you for being an amazing and inspired blogger, and for tagging me!
If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world where would it be?
My answer to this one changes with each incarnation of this survey… Right now, I am thinking St. Barts!
Guiltiest pleasure you're willing to admit here?
Eating almond butter straight from the jar.
Name the things you can't live without right now?
Strong coffee, fine lingerie, jumpsuits (at left, Theory j-suit, at Bergdorf Goodman), rooftop cocktails with friends, and backyard barbecues with family (photo at top of Part II via Italian D).
What would you like to have in your hands right now?
TastiDLite or Pinkberry.
Favorite tea flavor?
Vanilla caramel.
Are you happy with yourself?
For the most part, yes. I do struggle with my weight a bit since I am Type A, but who doesn’t? I wouldn’t mind looking like this (vintage Lohan at left, via Vanity Fair).
Favorite brands of jeans?
J. Brand; True Religion; Superfine ~ these skinny leg blue jeans are half price at theOutnet.com – CC’s new fave online shopping site!
What style trend is the hardest for you to adopt?
Gladiator sandals, especially flats. I know, I’m going to be shunned by the fashion world. Perhaps if I had these Balmains from shopbop.com…
If you could go anywhere in the world in the next hour where would you go?
Jackson Hole, Wyoming. (Inspiration: Fellow Fashionista Blair of Delight by Design)
What is your favorite scent?
Hanae Mori.
Who are your current fashion icons?
Off-duty models and 80’s-90’s supermodels ~ 1988 Versace ad at right.
Tell me your dreams:
I dream of living in a duplex in Manhattan with park views. I dream of making a living by blogging. I dream of Balenciaga dresses and Oscar de la Renta gowns. I dream of unconditional love, peace and happiness.
Per usual, CC tags all of her Fellow Fashionistas and Followers to do this tag – it gets better every time!
xoxox,
CC

73 comments:

www.janetteria.com said...

Lovely selection! Great post as always!

XoXo

Anonymous said...

You go SEXY Thing!
Fab selection! I am off feeding the lambs, cows and my two furry monsters. The little house on the prairie meets Prada ;)

Anonymous said...

Love your interview! I'm currently obsessed with open-toe booties as well. And yes, how amazing would it be if we could make a living by blogging?! Sigh.

xo, Becs
http://www.stylewithbenefits.wordpress.com

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

great picks...i love messy hair and smokey eyes.

Diego R. Wyatt said...

I think the sexiest thing now and forever is confidence...someone who is comfortable in their own skin. Those Jeffrey Campbell's are insane...so hot! I also love the Proust Questionnaire idea. Also, museums are one of my favorite hangouts...I don't know what it is about the mix of history and knowledge.

Angela said...

As I become older I realize I don't want to be in the early 20's again b/c I feel better about me and of course more spending power.

Cindiddy said...

great post! love u CC!!!! U DA BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
MWAH~!

miriam (Björn Borg) said...

very sexy! i love the stripey kneehigh socks in one of your photos!

Fashion Moment said...

So sexy post! I'm in love with cuffs from Numero may, Stella McCartney metallic bow sandals and Balmain sandals!

FM~FP

Unknown said...

I love the pattern on your vintage dress!

fashionafterforty.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Agreed. Susan really does not need a makeover. I mean come on. Really? She's amazing enough as it is and the fact that she doesn't "look" the part of a "star" only adds to her uniqueness you know?

:)

Nicole Marie said...

oh i wish i was in st. barts!!

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

i love this entry. i love tall girls wearing heels too, but i wish i was one of the tall girls! ;)

awesome lingerie looks so fun. when i actually have a job and my own place i think i might be indulging in that regularly. right now i'm saving my pennies!

Fashion Moment said...

Me, again! Wow, I was right - that dress is absolutely divine!

FM

Eri said...

Italian ice cream! Yummy.

*the mama said...

you have our unconditional love dear,

and as always, you look stunning.

xo, a

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

holly cow! this is a really hot post, darling! loving the merrywidow from Victoria’s Secret you bought!

MizzJ said...

Great answers CC! I too wish I could make a living by just blogging :) OR maybe be someone's online personal shopper?? lol Too bad you're not into gladiators, they are so fierce! Those ones you picked are just fab.

Anonymous said...

Everything's so cool !
Mentioning Proust QA makes me laugh... I don't know how many times I had to do that^^

Lovely lovely lovely !

hope505 said...

I love it!! !! Fabulous post!! And: that is possibly the BEST photo of Drew Barrymore I have ever seen! Thanks, CC!

Cammila said...

Oh I think you nailed the very definition of sexiness here....LINDA EVANGELISTA!

*le sigh*

Pau(Rox) said...

Love Balmain shoes and ice creams
Nice post
XXX Carrie

La Belette Rouge said...

I love it when you meme!! I share your dream that someday you will be paid to blog.
xoxo

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

That late 80s Versace ad is just fabulousss-quite timeless really! Manhattan with park views darling* CHEERS! ~XO*

Lisa said...

Those vegan platform sandals are hot, and I love your tag answers!

Anonymous said...

fabulous as ever!! love the tagmania!! lol.

Syed said...

That Night at the Museum shot is so gorgeous. And wow, those studded sandals are fantastic! Almond butter = YUM. Oooh and your blue and white dress is so perfect for summer :)

Wanderlusting said...

Hmm I might actually do this tag! It's a great one. I adore that merry-widow corset...lucky guy ;)!

My contest had a winner today too :) we must be on the same wavelength!

noone said...

Great selection and contest, and J brand jeans are soooo comfy!

Aline said...

I just adore your answers...thank you so much for sharing:)

Blair Friedeman said...

Oh, Jackson Hole would love to have you visit! Thank for the link love.

That first vogue editorial photo is just gorgeous! And those stella sandals are to die for--definitley sexy!

freeteyme said...

you are a true blue fashionista! loved all your answers and every picture in this post!

caroline said...

i love that vanilla caramel tea too! fun post! the jeff campbell heels are awesome too!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

That Lanvin cuff is delicious! And I would like to have any form of ice cream in my hands right now!!

Unknown said...

Straight sex, would have to disagree with Lindsay Lohan tho.

But there's a lot of sexy things on this list.

Too much sexy things!

erika sorocco said...

Your posts always make me happy. Love the Proust Questionnaire Book - totally fit for a Princess. And the vintage Lohan? J'adore!

Carlota My Trends said...

I like the Proust questionnaire!xoxo

Zara said...

great questionnaire - i love that pic of lohan :) xoxo

HiFashion said...

Great post as always! Love that pic of you in the dress (you don't need to lose weight, you look amazing). I haven't been able to embrace gladiators either, and am looking for the perfect jumpsuit!


xx Leia

Siljesfashion said...

Love theoutnet! Great post!

SOS! said...

i love vintage lingerie...
xx-LJ from SOS!

Siru said...

Sexy is sun, light tan, diamonds, summer scent, bare back in evening gowns and Miu Miu heels.

juliet xxx

Cassiopeia said...

Love the lara stone pic and the fierce shoes! Must get round to doing that tag as it keeps coming up...

Xxxc

Incon said...

i like open toe booties as well

Laura said...

Hanae Mori is one of my favorite perfumes that I have worn for years. Lovely pictures CC.

Come and stop and see my chick chat video about my life in San Francisco :)

Brigadeiro said...

That Lanvin bracelet made my jaw drop - GORGEOUS!

xx

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

I'd love a pair of Balmain look alike shoes too!! :)

Seeker said...

You sexy thing....!!!!

What a nice meme, and great answers, thank you for sharing with us.

xoxo

Rebirth said...

very nice post as always.......darling, you need to embrace the gladiator sandals....pure comfort!!!!!
i dream of living in a big house and a closet filled with Jimmy Choos, Louboutins and Manolos.....amongst others

im on a mission to win the next contest!!!! :)

Unknown said...

Great post!

Gabbi said...

Wonderful tag dear CC, my favorite part is your dreams and that picture of you wearing that gorgeous dress... Lovely post. Hope your week is going well! xo

Anonymous said...

I love this!! I agree, those gladiators are hard to wear...I like them on other people's feet :-)

thefatandskinnyonfashion said...

We are on the same page. Not surprised though. Great minds think alike.

Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.com said...

I'm liking that cool Freelook watch - cool gift for Dad!

Keith said...

Hey Carrie. Wow! Some great pics here. Some were very sexy.

kelse said...

those studded heels are gorgeous, good photos here x

Elizabeth Marie said...

CC! This might be my fav post ever...I love learning more about my favorites!

And I only wear big fat mens watches...I love them against a small, feminine wrist.

And a fellow True Religion girl! XO
Hope you're having a great week darling!

Kati said...

The ice-cream looks so delicious!

You're Welcome said...

I love all of the things you find sexy now!

Allison said...

Oh, darling CC. Seriously, I am absolutely LOVING this post (as always though, I really am getting a bit redundant). I love you list of things that are sexy, and I completelyyy agree!
And the tag is so fun...I eat almond butter straight from the jar too :) And I cannot go to NYC and pass a Tasti-D-Lite without stopping in! Yumm.
Have a fantastic rest of your week, darling!

Sharon S said...

Hi there-a lovely post my dear, I love hearing that bit more about you!

Terence Sambo said...

love ur new blog header!!!!

Frock Around the Clock said...

Love that cuff! As for the gladiator sandals you should try a gold pair! I lived in mine last summer so much so they are all broken now (can't bring myself to throw them away until I find another good gold pair) but the colour makes them so much more fun to wear and less harsh than black :) x

yiqin; said...

I def have to own the balmain shoes one day!

Amazing Style said...

your blog is greater and greater! i love the beige boots.

Unknown said...

great post, I must have the Lanvin strass crystal cuff..gorgeous!!!

Haute World said...

What a wonderful selection! Those Balmain inspired shoes are pretty hot. Really enjoyed reading the interview :)

A BIT COQUETTISH said...

As always, a selection of the most fabulous =]

Bisous,
La C.

Daniela Valdez said...

Hello CC!!

Your blog is one of the Sexy things!!!

Saludos :)

Stephanie Clayton said...

Sexy indeed!!! So many things to like here...

St. Barts is my fave Caribbean island, and I don't get there often enough, even though it's so close!

I have that lovely Hanae Mori "Butterfly" fragrance...it's so unusual.

Those Jeffrey Campbell shoes are to-die-for. I want them. Really.

Anderburf said...

Purchasing animal-friendly products is always sexy! Check out Vegan Chic as well for some really lovely shoes and handbags that are all 100% vegan. I'm always impressed with their selection! http://www.veganchic.com

HoneyBunny said...

Wow very fun tags! It;s great that you use photos in them:)) Love those studded sandals!

COngrats to the giveaway winner:)

zupu said...

Great post and I love the pics!