Thursday, July 16, 2009

6 Fabulous Things & Contest Winner!

I. First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s Creative Contrast Sir Alistair Rai Scarf Giveaway is the lovely Lady Thirty. Congratulations, darling!
II. Tagged by the lovely Emily of Essential E with listing 6 Things That Make CC Happy:
1) Shoe shopping. New York Look Fall 2008.

CC adores these Chloé anthracite raised leaf boots, at theOutnet.com.
2) Drapey dresses. This Sofie Ølgaard dress from Aspiring Couture is silky perfection, darlings! Luxurious, breathable, and exquisitely crafted. Go to aspiringcouture.com for more amazing one-of-a-kind pieces from up-and-coming designers like Sofie Ølgaard:

“Designer Sofie Ølgaard grew up in Denmark. She draws inspiration from her Scandinavian roots where she creates a look based on the melancholic side of Scandinavian culture combined with playful esthetics. Her style is founded in simplicity and understated detail.” (from Ms. Olgaard’s website). Be sure to check out the Aspiring Couture blog and Sofie Ølgaard’s website.
3) When art and fashion collide. Italian Vogue, June 2006. CC loves Matisse!
Coco Rocha, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Absolutely Fabulous.
4) Fabulous things that begin with the letter “C”, such as cookies, couture, Coco Chanel, cupcakes, corsets and camisoles! CC loves this Free People Butterfly cami from SanityStyle.com. Note the rear peplum detail and the exquisite deep magenta shade! Sanity Style is a truly chic new store, with both brick-and-mortar and online locations... Click here to shop!
5) Mad Men.
If you are not watching this show, you simply must start! The early-60s fashions are so exquisite! And the show itself is masterly written.
Plus, CC has a girl-crush on Christina Hendricks (center).
6) Vintage Inspired Bathing Suits.
Vogue, March 2008.
CC loves this Zelda Sweetwater bikini and...
this Zelda Sweetwater maillot.

These vintage inspired suits are absolutely gorgeous and made in NYC of comfy and durable stretchable cotton ~ how cool is that? What is more, since this Zelda Sweetwater swimsuit is 100% cotton, it can double as a bustier... It even has a back zip and hook and eye closure. CC plans on wearing it for summer evening cocktails with a flirty mini! Shop here.

CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas; can’t wait to hear your 6 Things, darlings!

xoxox,
CC
P.S. Be sure to check out CC's guest post at The Fash Pack here.

71 comments:

Iva Messy said...

I love those Chloé anthracite raised leaf boots! so pretty, and a great shade! Beautiful detailing on them. Have a great weekend CC!

erika sorocco said...

Congratulations to the winner!

I'm with you, drapey dresses are simply divine. They have such a relaxed, freespirited, casual feel, yet still retain tres chic cosmopolitan style. Wonderful post, as always! :)

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Who knew there were so many fabulous C words?? I must have that gorgeous maillot!

freeteyme said...

Congratulations to Emily!

Fabulous picks CC. That vintage bathing suit is just so sexy!

Maria Confer said...

Congrats to the Winner!!

#5 & 6: I totally agree. There's nothing better than the wardrobe on Mad Men. And I simply adore retro swimsuits!!

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

Fun post! I was totally going to tag you on my 10 things... but I didn't want to overlap! Hope you have a great weekend!!!

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

I too love when art and fashion collide! It seems these days designers are so keen on making their pieces as pieces of art- so fab! Happy weekend!

stilettolover91 said...

Congrats to the winner!!! I love the first pic, she's so pretty and that room looks like hoe heaven!!!

http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

Swetha said...

nice post dear!! the 3 girls in a picture look like dolls! ..

Mimi said...

Great list! Who doesn't love shoe shopping?! I also love the combination of fashion and art.

Anonymous said...

Love that Sofie Olgaard dress! And those vintage bathing suits!
xxx

Anonymous said...

love the last couple photos with the 20s style bathing suits
gorgeous!!!!

-cma
check out my blog @
cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To Thinking said...

I love the grey shoes!! Happy Friday... hope you have a great weekend!

Jojo said...

I love that we get to find a bit more out about CC...

Love Jojo x
http://josclothes.blogspot.com/

B said...

The butterfly dress is so lovely, the color is gorgeous!

B

Anonymous said...

CC, love your list! I have yet to watch Mad Men, but def. love the fashion from the pics I've seen. Congrats to the winner! Hope you enjoy your weekend. :)

xo, Becs

HiFashion said...

Great answers. I especially love #3!

Children of the 90s said...

I LOVE Mad Men--the fashion is spectacular, too. Great pictures!

Ela said...

What a lovely list CC, sure to make any girl happy! That portrait dress is so fun!

Congratulations Emily!

Have a great weekend, CC! xx

Haute World said...

Ooh, I love all of the things on your list! Those Chloe's are amazing but I'm totally in love with the drapey dresses... gorgeous! And the art and fashion editorials are truly inspiring! Wishing you a fab weekend!

KP said...

Adore Mad Men-and love Christina but I think I have more of a Betty crush!

Diego R. Wyatt said...

I live for the crash collision of fashion and art. Also, Mad Men is one of my favorite shows. I always have to watch it twice, because the first time I focus too much on the clothing and not the story line lol. Happy Weekend

D.

Tiana Couture's Addict said...

OMG!the white dress with black flower was stunning!O_O
very nice post honey!
have a nice day...xoxo CC

Aline said...

loving that last suit!

I so love mad men..can't wait for its return!

Wuthering said...

Always love to hear CC's favs!

My favs of your favs is that Drapey dress & Italian Vogues's Matisse.

xxx

Amanda K said...

Fun Tag! Love your list as well.

Margaux said...

love the back of that dress :)

jessica said...

i love those chloe leaf booties .

Anonymous said...

Fa-bu-lous indeed!!!

& Congrats to the winner !

Dream Sequins said...

Congratulations to the winner. I would say shoe shopping is up there on my list of favorite things, aussi. :D Christina Hendricks is a hottie! Love her! Can't wait for Mad Men to come back on the air...

Fifi Flowers said...

LOVE these GLAMOROUS looks!!!

Angela said...

lucky winner. wow, i like the drape dress, very stylish.

Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

Hello darling! Love your choice of shoes and dresses. Beautiful! x

Elizabeth Marie said...

Love Mad Men!! The clothing...I want to go back and dress like that!

Congrats to the lovely Emily!

Happy weekend gorgeous! XOXO

Unknown said...

I love MadMen!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! In fact, I'm going to pick up season 2 bc we haven't seen it yet and I need to be up to date for when season 3 starts...or has it started already? can't wait! have a fabulous weekend...
xx

Lady Thirty said...

thank you darling :D
you made my day!!!
I´m so so happy :D

xoxo
lady thirty

Kristin said...

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Here's the link:
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Mirka said...

the boots look good, great pic! x

TheBeautyFile said...

I LOVVVVE Madmen...with all my heart and soul. I also LOVE Coco and that shoot is incredible...shoe shopping is the best thing after chocolate icecream!

Madeleine said...

Congratulations to the winner!

Fabulous anthracite leave boots, so nice

have a wonderful week-end

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Congrats to the winner!
I agree CC, when art and fashion collide/merge/marry...or what ever we may call it...It's a beautiful thing!

~XO*

Melissa @ I Pick Pretty said...

Ah, this post is like candy for my eyes. So much to soak in!

Thank you for the "Mad Men" pics - who doesn't have a crush on Christina Hendricks, speaking of? She & those vintage swimsuits below are such inspiration.

Brunch at Saks said...

Congrats to the winner! I loved reading your 6 things- vintage inspired bathing suits are among one of my favorites too! Happy weekend lovey :) XOXO

Christina said...

oh i love, love, love the vintage inspired bathing suits! gorgeous and i do need to start watching mad men.
have a great weekend.

Susan said...

congrats to the winner!
great picks, Carrie, love the list! :)
have a lovely weekend, xoxo

zupu said...

There is something about the first picture that I just adore, so chic! Fab post dear!!

A BIT COQUETTISH said...

I loved reading your list (:

bisous,
La C.

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

i love that picture of karen elson in that fab bathing cap! she looks so cool in it. eep, i hope that is karen elson.

Ash Fox said...

crazy coco dress!

x
www.tittees.blogspot.com

Syed said...

Congratulations to the winner :) Oh my, the Sofie Ølgaard dress is so beautiful, love the drape! And that Vogue Italia shot is absolutely stunning. Yay for Mad Men - amazing style and amazing show :) Hope you're well dear.

STEFANIE said...

I've only seen a small fragment of Mad Men and I do think I should see some more! :)

Anthea said...

Haven't started watching mad men yet but perhaps it is time! Love those leaf booties :)

Unknown said...

Thanks for taking on the tag! Your 6 things are truly fabulous indeed- Mad Men makes me swoon- and seriously, who doesn't have a crush on Christina Hedricks? What a great pick! I was MIA today- seriously away from my computer or I would have comented earier, love it all! -e

Mademoiselle ♥♥ said...

The boots are fabulous and so is the vinateg swimsuits. I adore vintage inspired things..

xx

Anonymous said...

so much love for those chloe boots

Meg said...

Mmmm, cookies and cupcakes.

Gabbi said...

So many good things begin with the letter 'C'! And I love those gorgeous vintage inspired suits...

No one does a tag like you dear CC, and with that in mind I'm sending you one too!♥ Hope you don't mind? :)

Aspiring Couture said...

Just started getting into Mad Men-all the episodes are on demand right now!! Woots

Thanks for the Aspiring Couture my dear !!

:)

Secretista said...

60's fashion. My favorite fashion decade, ever.

. said...

I love this list!! And a girl can never have too many shoes ;)

Giveaways and Specials said...

woah great stuff!!!

Fashion Moment said...

You always suprise me! :)
Fantastic post, and than you for the link!
Have a fabulous weekend, darling!

FM~FP~AF

Unknown said...

congrats them then.. :))

xx

Sasi said...

That pic from Italian Vogue is really impressive, and those vintage inspired suits absolutely lovely!

And congrats for the article you wrote about your mom!

Arushi Khosla said...

Those boots are gorgeous! And congrats to the winner!!

PS- LOVE drapey dresses. So whimsical, CC!

Kisses! XX
A*

http://www.FabBlab.blogspot.com

Susanna-Cole King said...

Oh, I love the third and fourth pictures, those dresses are beautiful! Especially love how the deep purple one, twists in the back, gorgeous! :)

Hope you are well, Carrie! <3

xoxo,
S-C

Unknown said...

I fell in love with Zelda Seetwater's bikini!I am also simply adore beautiful red head from "Mad Men"! :-))))

JennyMac said...

LOVE that navy dress. And the vintage swimwear. Gorgeous pics.

The Little Fashion Treasury said...

Happy sunny weekend to you, CC!
(BTW.. it´s raining here ;)

LOOVE these Chloé anthracite raised leaf boots... AWESOME!!!

Hugs from..
me ;)

Alya said...

vintage bathing suits are so hot! They're sexier than a bikini (in my opinion) because they give such a lovely shape to the body.

Brandon said...

I just love this entry so much! The bathing suit shots, especially, are so good they make me want to cry. And the women on Mad Men (not to mention the oh-so-sexy Don Draper and Roger Sterling)??? Stop the insanity, please. I must tell you, I think we may have been separated at birth :)
XOX,
Brandon