Monday, July 6, 2009

CC loves... & Orient Watch Giveaway!

CC loves...
This Bazaar editorial from January 2009.
This Cesare Paciotti Spring 2009 ad, photographed by Mario Sorrenti.
The exquisite watercolor paintings of the lovely and talented Artist Laura Trevey. Visit her here and here.
Models in repose. Ksenia Kakhnovich and Anne Vyalitsyna at Jason Wu, via nymag.com.
This Maurie & Eve sequined batik yoke dress, at bunnyhug.co.uk.
People-watching. W editorial.
This Vogue cover from January 1927.
This Spanish Vogue editorial from April 2008, shot by Helena Christensen!
These Balmain-esque Jeffrey Campbell sandals, at bunnyhug.co.uk.
This A.L.C. Drape-back Tunic, at shopbop.com.
This Alexander McQueen silk crepe pleated blouse, at net-a-porter.com.
This Kamilla and Antonio headband, at supermarkethq.com.
This Stiletto editorial from 2007 by Signe Vilstrup.
This beautiful Flowers and Night Stars necklace that CC won, handcrafted by the lovely Jacquie of Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree. Shop here.
The artist’s atelier. Vogue, November 2005.
Baking cupcakes, brownies, cookies, etc. and eating the batter. Italian Vogue Beauty, March 2008.
Sipping caipirinhas by the sea, mamacitas! Italian Vogue, August 1990.

This Giorgio Armani Resort tunic, pictured via style.com.
These Christian Louboutin Paola demi-sheer lace ankle boots, at net-a-porter.com.
This V Magazine editorial, due out this week...
Men’s Watches for women. Orient stainless steel watch, model CEM65001B. Fabulous news, darlings! Two Day Contest! CC has one of these fabulous Orient timepieces to give away to a lucky CC reader. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post stating why you love the watch, how you would style it, or mention any other Orient watch that you adore! Winner to be chosen via random.org on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Limit one entry per blogger. International Fellow Fashionistas welcome! Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. After you enter the contest, be sure to check out CC’s guest post over at Fellow Fashionista Ela’s blog, Extra Dressing. on. the. Side. Fun interview!

106 comments:

A BIT COQUETTISH said...

I love all these editorials (:

bisous,
La C.

Unknown said...

Absolutely blown away by "Baking cupcakes, brownies, cookies, etc. and eating the batter. Italian Vogue Beauty, March 2008." How on Earth did I miss it? Fantastic cover, inspiring! - I have made a sketch of a new hat after looking at it.

Fashion Personality said...

i adore that Christian Louboutin Paola demi-sheer lace ankle boots. so chic!

Keith said...

Great post as usual. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. I think it's a good looking watch. It's beautiful and stylish. I definitely want to be entered in this contest. Take care.

Jennifer Fabulous said...

You give such amazing inspiration...every time. Thank you.

William Street Store said...

Gorgeous post and I just adore the orient watch! You are so generous my dear! I love it because it is so simple yet still very chic and can be worn with anything from a white shirt and cut offs to a summer dress! xxx

www.janetteria.com said...

I totally love those editorials and Alexander McQueen blouse and CL lace booties are my fave...

Men watch for woman...Oh yeah...I'd hope...

XoXo

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

That watercolor is gorgeous!! I would rock that watch with a Hanes mens tank, suspenders (because I'm obsessed with them right now for some reason) and, like Belle said, cut offs. Fabulous giveaway!

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

I'd love to be sipping caipirinhas by the sea! {I have a great weakness for them}
hope you have a wonderful week, darling! xo

Alecca Rox said...

looove researched posts!

how would i wear such a watch? with pretty much everything i'd say. it'd look great on any tanned skin and over here the sun is shining;)

Diana said...

I love the classic style of Orient watches. It would go with just about anything, adding a nice touch of professional polish. I could see wearing it with a my favorite drapey teal blouse and a black pencil skirt for an interview ready ensemble!

Susan said...

wow this watch is amazing! I love wearing men's watches, I always steal my boyfriend's :)
love the editorial, too :)
have a lovely week, xoxo

loft in SoHo said...

I love the image from This Stiletto editorial <3


xxx

Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.com said...

I "love" that watch because it looks like a timeless classic and could be styled in many ways, casual to black tie. I like watches in general, perfect as a cool gift idea for guys and gals.

Anonymous said...

Love ALL these pics! So so amazing! That watch is so classy! I think everyone should have one of those. It's like a basic you should have in your wardrobe...! I've been planning on getting one for so long, gotta get to it!
xoxo

Iva Messy said...

omg! that is completely fantastic of you wow! thank you for such a great giveaway you are wonderful CC!! :)I'd seriously wear it with everything and anything, but probably mostly with jeans and a fun blazer!

<3,
Iva

Laura Trevey said...

So lovely to be in such an amazing collection!!

xo Laura

Anonymous said...

I love the Orient Fashionable Automatic watch in quartz! Gorgeous!!
I would wear this watch with pencil jeans,blousy tee and a vest. Just discovered your blog this past week and want to tell you,I'm loving it! Can't get enough of the beautiful pictures!

Fashion Moment said...

I'm in love with everything Oriental! :) Love this post, and fab photos!

FM~FP~AF

Nina said...

I love men's watches! I used to wear them all the time particularly when I was in the 6th grade. I'd make this my everyday watch, which will go with anything I wear!

Unknown said...

love the silk top by AMcQ! missed your blog CC!

Unknown said...

I would wear it as a chunky bracelet with navy shorts and a nautical striped top. Add a red belt and red bangle....sooo nice!

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Hi darling CC!
I'm intriqued by Isabel Toledo & hubby team, such an interesting couple! Shall definitely check out your guest post after this...Fab week CC! ~XO*

stilettolover91 said...

Awesome post once again!!! Love the Christian Louboutin booties, and the girl on the left of them looks stunning too!!

http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

Elizabeth Marie said...

I love the McQueen blouse...gorgeous. This whole post is amazing!! I love the watch-a bit manly which I LOVE when paired with something feminine or on a womens writst. Am I making any sense...need Starbucks!

XOXO's to you lovely CC! Have a great Monday!

erika sorocco said...

LOVE the vintage Vogue cover.

NEED the Kamilla and Antonio Headband.

Why do I want that Orient watch? It retains a bit of masculinity in style, but could look so feminine when paired with a tiny cocktail dress. Gorgeous! :)

Brunch at Saks said...

Oh I love this watch! Men's watches can look so sexy on women! I would totally wear this with a pair of jeans, heels, and flowy blouse. But honestly, this watch could go with anything!

Great post and lovely giveaway! I also love the watercolor painting towards the top- gorgeous :) xoxo

Swetha said...

awesome pics ! i loved those shoes!

Sierra said...

Love the first dress...it is so very unique! Happy Monday darling and thanks always for your thoughtful comments! xoxo

Anonymous said...

Hey CC, love that you included the Jeffrey Campbell Mel shoes in tan! That watch is fabulous. Love that it's classic and versatile.. you can wear it during the day and going out at night. Hope you enjoyed the long weekend!

xo, Becs

Pau(Rox) said...

Nice interview, and lovely post.
XOX wapa

noone said...

great post and I love that star headband! The orient watch is also so nice, and shiny!! It's something you can wear everyday and in semiformal events- Very chic ;)

Evie O'Connor said...

Love those ankle boots. And the Orient watch - so classy!

Cassie Wallace said...

as always, LOVE LOVE LOVE the 'collage'.

great giveaway btw

Children of the 90s said...

Those sandals are to die for! Love it.

The Townhouselady said...

This watch is fabulous. I love a simple mens styled stainless watch. This would be my everyday go to timepiece.

Amazing.

Also, big thanks to BonBon Rose. If it wasn't for that blog I'd have never found this awesome one!

Kac said...

Oohh...I love the women's watches that orient has. Some of them even look like they could be men's watches...which I love! As always, fab editorial.

Yuri said...

I always wear stainless steel watch just like the Orient watch you posted, I wear it with almost any styles: sporty, casual, professional, ladylike, quirky, anything... ^o^ it's very versatile ^^


Love,
http://twothousandthings.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

oh!! balmain, stripes, louboutin...
i've hearts in my eyes!

nicolesroka said...

it's beautiful!

Gabbi said...

Gorgeousness! I'm off to read your newest interview... I love finding out more about my fashion inspiration CC.♥

Wishing you a wonderful new week. Aren't summers lovely? Despite the humidity :) xoxxo

Ps. Another fabulous giveaway...!!... amazing♥♥

Rebirth said...

i love the Jeffrey Campbell sandals.... and the watch is beautiful...

Im sure it will look good on me, and besides i have no watch so it'll be a great addition to my wardrobe....

I will wear it everyday!

Monica said...

Gorgeous pictures.
I love that watch because it seems so versatile, like it would go with everything.

Lisa said...

Ooh nice! I love the no-nonsense look of men's watches. Hmm I'd wear this with a ruffled black top, high-waisted denim skirt, black ankle booties, and a straw fedora--clean and polished.

TheSleekGeek said...

oh i like your header image ! it's beautiful!!
xx
jun

Wanderlusting said...

gorgeous! YOU have great taste CC - love the J|C Balmain beauties!

Dirtbag Darling said...

That watch is stunning. Orient watches are timeless (no pun intended) and classic.

Menswear inspired watches call for a sexy dress, a well cut blazer, killer ankle boots, and flowing waves.

the contrast between structure and feminity is always a beautiful luck.

thanks for a great contest!

Terence Sambo said...

Lovely images, wat does bisous mean? :o]

Ms. B said...

Oooh those Jeffrey Campbell shoes are to DIE for!
And I'm absolutely loving that watch. I think it would look amazing with boyfriend jeans and a cardigan. It's chunky while still being super feminine and cute :)

Aline said...

I love just about everything...gorgeous!

that watch is so perfect and timeless...I am loving the oversized mens watches with feminine looks for a bit of an edge!

Jo Bryan said...

I would wear it with a very wide legged pair of pin stiped trousers, , high buttoned pin tuck blouse. Its absolutely divine, so gorgeously chunky

Miss Yaya said...

great spread as always

madly in love with the Cesare Paciotti Spring 2009 ad - love the colors - so vibrant@

Zevaa said...

Adore your sense of style, as always.
Want the tunic and the
Alexander McQueen blouse. :))

. said...

You pick the most fab images. Love it!

liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

E said...

I love that Maurie and Eve dress. Amazing print.

Blicious said...

GREAT post!!! i love the striped dress! so cute!

STARBOX PRODUCTION said...

great picks as always! I especially love the last one, orient watch :)

Diego R. Wyatt said...

I LOVE the Vogue Beauty cover...it is amazing, the bored housewife look is great. I also love the pic of the models kicking back in sneakers. I love seeing glamazons pared down and pedestrian.

Melissa @ I Pick Pretty said...

You know, I've been snobby about the ankle bootie trend, but those Loub's are delicious. So delicate and pretty. This is a good lesson in not writing something off wholesale ...

Brigadeiro said...

That Vogue cover is divine!
xx

MizzJ said...

I love that photo of Helena Christenson, she looks so elfin and I didn't recognize her at all.

With a classic men's watch like that, I would pair it with an oversized white striped men's shirt, belted with a brown braided belt, gladiators, and a fedora - perfect for summer!

Marian said...

oh CC i love this CC loves post! i adore the balmain-esque jeffrey campbell heels,adoring the lace boots. every piece is wonderful darling.
oh that ORIENT watch is wonderful, I would like to enter competition by stating how I would wear it.
I would wear the watch with a T.M Lewin white shirt,vintage Levi boyfriend cut jeans,open toe multi strap platform heels. I would wear the shirt tucked in and would wear the watch with my usual mix of vintage gold, silver bangles,studded cuffs,ethnic beads, frienship bracelets etc.

big kiss
xx
Marian

thefatandskinnyonfashion said...

both this post and last have some really awesome pics in them.

Marian said...

p.s darling congrats on the interview. just read it, you are simply fabulous! impeccable taste and innately stylish. love bent image of you.such a fabulous interview.
Simply beautiful
big kiss,
Marian

Ela said...

CC, thank you again, and for your sweet comments as always :)
I wish I had those shoes...and that red polka dot dress...don't worry, I wouldn't wear them together :)
What a fantastic contest! I love the simplicity of its design and fantastic way to display the day of the week, I've never seen that before!
xx Ela

The Sydney Girl said...

i've been reallly really wanting a new watch lately! this one would be perfect! i would wear it with my work attire!

oh id love to win!!! thanks for this opportunity cc!

x

La Belette Rouge said...

You have great taste, a great blog,and no I am not just saying that because you are giving away a watch. oh, and, what time is it? Yeah, I have no watch. ;-)
xo

*Diane* said...

great post! i love all of the photos

Anonymous said...

As usual, you have exquisite photographs! I love the photo's you pick. You have an uncanny sense of what looks good and what is engaging. Bravo!
Cheers,
Clare

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

i love most of the things you love! that alexander mcqueen top is loveeeee :)

Unknown said...

as usual, great post CC! cesare paciotti always makes incredible ads, yes? i have to catch up on your blog as i've been missing out on A LOT:(

i love the timelessness of the watch.:) i can see myself rocking it with structured ensembles!

much love
eden

Noble Beeyotch said...

i love this watch for it sleek chicness. Also, the little red dot near 12 makes it so much more adorable!.....and do you wanna exchange links?

Angela said...

what a lovely giveaway.

JINX said...

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K8 said...

Great photos! That watch is so pretty!

Anonymous said...

LOVE the watch, so classy!

Vorega Badalamenti Hartoto Hardikusumo said...

lovinnn all of these editorialss!!

Elizabeth Marie said...

CC! I'm back! :) I just had to tell you over here that I love your interview on Extra Dressing On The Side!! Your Saturday ensemble is so great!

I love learning more about you, as you truly inspire me everyday! XOXO

♥ Marta ♥ said...

Love the post.. filled with stunning works :)

I adore the watch, honestly I've been looking for one like this for about a year now.

Have a wonderful day,
Marta

Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

Oh, you know, CC, I had that B&W photo of "a girl and a fish" for ages and never new it was Helena's work!
Love chunky watches like this Orient one, by the way. I'd rather wear a statement watch than jewellery, to be honest.
P.S. Read your interview - it was such a great idea and it was wonderful to know you better.
xxx

zupu said...

I adore specially the first pic, such a beautiful image, dress and make-up! Cesare Paciotti makes always so intense ads. And those Louboutins are gorgeous!

yiqin; said...

They are brilliant! I want those studded shoes.

Fastidious Babe said...

just fabulous! those louboutins were sold out in my size here!

Mademoiselle ♥♥ said...

The fashion illustration from VOGUE 1927 is gorgeous, I also love the water colour painting

xx

Jacquie said...

Oh my! What an amazing giveaway.
This watch is so simple yet bold and very sleek. I love that it would add style to any outfit.

Anonymous said...

Well count me in! This is a fab, fab post CC!!! I want the watch because... embarrassingly so-- I don't own one, never had or I did but never used it ..... relied on my cell phone for the time..

Anika said...

Wow, it would appear that I love what you love CC ;)

Especially that fabulous Spanish Vogue editorial (April 08).

I adore that Orient watch to the nth degree! It epitomises EVERYTHING I look for in a watch; oversized, stainless steel, chic, classic, fabulous!

I would style it with anything and everything. I'd pair it with a feminine floral frock, with a ballgown and even for a spot of golf (if I played ;)

Anonymous said...

hey CC!! looove the alexander mcqueen pleated blousee!!

Eda said...

The watch is so pretty...what I like the most about it is the size...it's easy to check the time without being noticed...Trust me, this is important when you are trying to count the number of breaths a person takes during a minute :). I would wear it with classic jeans and shirts, but I would also wear it with a romantic dress.

Jadore-Fashion said...

j'adore christian louboutins!
love men's watch for women especially this Orient watch--Love the stainless color, and its classic look. I will love to enter the giveaway.
I could use this Orient watch for any outfit, but specifically i will wear is with a drop crotch pants or Hareem pants, with a racer or T sheer tank and a ysl tribute pumps. I will pair the watcg with silver, gold bracelets, silver/gold rings!!

nice post CC. xoxo

Unknown said...

you always have the most incredible posts. thanks for reminding me about these photos from Bazaar...I am going to look in my archives so I can see those gorgeous pops of colors in my hands. xx

DaisyChain said...

Argh I LOVE the watch. I'd wear it with delicate florals and sheer pieces for a masculine edge

SouLBoutiQue said...

I am soo upset! I am a day late for the giveaway!!! *sigh*
Ag

chickdowntown Adelia said...

I adore the collage set up, very eye catching. As for the giveaway, the watch is gorgeous in a very simple way. It gives a casual touch to every day outfits, along creating the boyfriend borrowed watch atmosphere.

Melissa Blake said...

L-O-V-E!! :)

Meg said...

You always find the most gorgeous photos.

I would love to see what the watch looks like mixed with lots of silver bacelets.

Little Bow Prep said...

The Laura Trevey watercolor is gorgeous. I rather like the Stiletto editorial too!

Ishea said...

Love the ORIENT watch!! Would love to style it with a hot nautical look...gotta make that red pop out!

Peter Breese said...

Awesome, and the Vogue cover... wow

Rachel Follett said...

Oh cool! I think I am the 100th commenter.

Another fabulous roundup of gorgeous fashion!

Sasi said...

Love that painting of Laura Trevey. And the old Vogue cover is impressive!
That watch reminds me a lot of a Julia Restoin-Roitfeld editorial. Love "masculine" accessories for women.

Vicki said...

love the mans watch..id wear it to.. the Oxygen Music Festival in Dublin with a loose white tee, levi ripped shorts, my purple wellington boots (as you know it always rains in Ireland) and a black blazer..
chic and simple.
Much love from Ireland.
magpie-girl.blogspot.com

valerie_p said...

What a gorgeous watch! I'm sure my boyfriend would absolutely love it!

Steph said...

Men's watches for women... such a good idea! With the chunky fashion trend now, it's a perfect fit. It would be great with a collared button-down and high waisted skirt at work. Very classy.

Unknown said...

I love your pictures. They are so full of life.

Amazing Style said...

the white and black dress and the boots are so lovely.there are some articles that seem made only for me :)