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.
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71 comments:

  1. Iva MessyJuly 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM

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

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  2. erika soroccoJuly 17, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    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! :)

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  3. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 17, 2009 at 11:34 AM

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

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  4. freeteymeJuly 17, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Congratulations to Emily!

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

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  5. Maria ConferJuly 17, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    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!!

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  6. Carol {Everyday Delights}July 17, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    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!!!

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  7. Jaime @ laviejaimeJuly 17, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    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!

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  8. stilettolover91July 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    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

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  9. SwethaJuly 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM

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

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  10. MimiJuly 17, 2009 at 12:05 PM

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

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  11. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 12:14 PM

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

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  12. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 12:34 PM

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

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

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  13. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingJuly 17, 2009 at 12:40 PM

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

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  14. JojoJuly 17, 2009 at 12:41 PM

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

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

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  15. BJuly 17, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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

    B

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  16. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    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

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  17. HiFashionJuly 17, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Great answers. I especially love #3!

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  18. Children of the 90sJuly 17, 2009 at 1:04 PM

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

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  19. ElaJuly 17, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    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

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  20. Haute WorldJuly 17, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    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!

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  21. KPJuly 17, 2009 at 1:22 PM

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

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  22. Diego R. WyattJuly 17, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    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.

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  23. Tiana Couture's AddictJuly 17, 2009 at 1:36 PM

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

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  24. AlineJuly 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    loving that last suit!

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

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  25. WutheringJuly 17, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Always love to hear CC's favs!

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

    xxx

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  26. Amanda KJuly 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Fun Tag! Love your list as well.

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  27. MargauxJuly 17, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    love the back of that dress :)

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  28. jessicaJuly 17, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    i love those chloe leaf booties .

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  29. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Fa-bu-lous indeed!!!

    & Congrats to the winner !

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  30. Dream SequinsJuly 17, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    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...

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  31. Fifi FlowersJuly 17, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    LOVE these GLAMOROUS looks!!!

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  32. AngelaJuly 17, 2009 at 2:34 PM

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

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  33. Natalia | Look-A-PorterJuly 17, 2009 at 2:45 PM

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

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  34. Elizabeth MarieJuly 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM

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

    Congrats to the lovely Emily!

    Happy weekend gorgeous! XOXO

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  35. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    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

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  36. Lady ThirtyJuly 17, 2009 at 2:59 PM

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

    xoxo
    lady thirty

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  37. KristinJuly 17, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    *Please follow my fashion blog anyone at all!
    Here's the link:
    http://rhapsodyinheels.blogspot.com/

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  38. MirkaJuly 17, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    the boots look good, great pic! x

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  39. TheBeautyFileJuly 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    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!

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  40. MadeleineJuly 17, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Congratulations to the winner!

    Fabulous anthracite leave boots, so nice

    have a wonderful week-end

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  41. LenoreNeverM♡reJuly 17, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    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*

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  42. Melissa @ I Pick PrettyJuly 17, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    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.

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  43. Brunch at SaksJuly 17, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    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

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  44. ChristinaJuly 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM

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

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  45. SusanJuly 17, 2009 at 4:57 PM

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

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  46. zupuJuly 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM

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

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  47. A BIT COQUETTISHJuly 17, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I loved reading your list (:

    bisous,
    La C.

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  48. zoe aka drinkupthefashionJuly 17, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    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.

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  49. Ash FoxJuly 17, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    crazy coco dress!

    x
    www.tittees.blogspot.com

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  50. SyedJuly 17, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    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.

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  51. STEFANIEJuly 17, 2009 at 6:07 PM

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

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  52. AntheaJuly 17, 2009 at 7:41 PM

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

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  53. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    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

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  54. Mademoiselle ♥♥July 17, 2009 at 9:03 PM

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

    xx

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  55. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    so much love for those chloe boots

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  56. MegJuly 17, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Mmmm, cookies and cupcakes.

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  57. GabbiJuly 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    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? :)

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  58. Aspiring CoutureJuly 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

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

    Thanks for the Aspiring Couture my dear !!

    :)

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  59. SecretistaJuly 18, 2009 at 12:38 AM

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

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  60. .July 18, 2009 at 1:27 AM

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

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  61. Giveaways and SpecialsJuly 18, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    woah great stuff!!!

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  62. Fashion MomentJuly 18, 2009 at 5:01 AM

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

    FM~FP~AF

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  63. UnknownJuly 18, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    congrats them then.. :))

    xx

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  64. SasiJuly 18, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    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!

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  65. Arushi KhoslaJuly 18, 2009 at 7:23 AM

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

    PS- LOVE drapey dresses. So whimsical, CC!

    Kisses! XX
    A*

    http://www.FabBlab.blogspot.com

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  66. Susanna-Cole KingJuly 18, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    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

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  67. UnknownJuly 18, 2009 at 8:28 AM

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

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  68. JennyMacJuly 18, 2009 at 8:46 AM

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

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  69. The Little Fashion TreasuryJuly 18, 2009 at 8:56 AM

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

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

    Hugs from..
    me ;)

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  70. AlyaJuly 19, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    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.

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  71. BrandonJuly 21, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    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

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