Friday, July 31, 2009

In CC’s Suitcase & Chickdowntown.com Trove Tkees Giveaway!

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC's Chickdowntown.com Jill Stuart Windowpane Skirt Giveway is the lovely Captivate Me. Congratulations, darling!
CC is off on her beach getaway in Dewey Beach, Delaware! [This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment.]

Here are some of the items CC packed:
Bathing suits! Several bikinis and a maillot or two are essential for a coastal getaway. CC is bringing this Zelda Sweetwater suit. Perfect for lounging on the deck in retro fabulous style!
Two-pieces are CC’s go-to for sunbathing (avec SPF, naturally). This Victoria’s Secret sailboat bandeau top and boy short bottom made its way into the Dooney & Bourke luggage!
And this preppy VS striped suit!
And CC had to take this vintage-inspired polka-dot Popina Swimwear suit as well!
CC adores this Hat Attack cap. Check out the chic frayed grosgrain ribbon... In addition to a wide-brimmed sun hat, CC brought this little topper, too!
Of course, CC needs some shorts. J. Crew has been the go-to this summer for this warm-weather essential. CC is loving these rugby stripe shorts. The tailoring is impeccable and the pattern is fun and surprisingly flattering! In this photo, CC paired the shorts with a simply white tank from Old Navy and a gorgeous Tolani mauve zigzag scarf from Chickdowntown.com.
For those chilly summer evening barbecues, a cardigan or two, either in lightweight cashmere or a sturdy cotton and linen blend. This J. Crew cardi is embellished with ruffles ~ CC adores!
Some dark skinnies are essential, along with a pair of crisp white jeans. CC will certainly be taking these gorgeous J Brand beauties from Chickdowntown.com. Fabulous with a chiffon blouse for an evening on the town. Or pair them with a simple pocket tee for a chic sunset picnic on the beach.
This T by Alexander Wang boat neck dress from shopbop.com is perfection! It can double as both a day dress or cover-up, or, with some chic booties, an evening frock! Furthermore, the cotton is super-soft and comfy. This dress is positively dreamy ~ a very happy summer addition to CC’s wardrobe!
To show off those tanned shoulders, this Sofie Olgaard Alasso silk dress, available at aspiringcouture.com, is a must!
Naturally, a maxi dress is essential. CC is totally smitten with her new Yumi Kim Sari Abstract Rose dress, at yumikimshop.com. Gorgeous print, impeccable fit.
Lastly, CC needs some flip-flops. Check out these adorable Trove Tkees sandals from Chickdowntown.com. CC has a pair (in the winner's choice of color!) to give away to one lucky CC reader. One Week Contest! To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post! Limit one entry per blogger. Internationals welcome! Good luck, darlings!

xoxox,
CC

98 comments:

stilettolover91 said...

Congrats to the winner!!!! I love that bikini Miranda Kerr is wearing!!!

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Diana said...

Beautiful sandals! I love that orange, navy and white striped swimsuit.

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Enjoy your trip! It looks like you will be spending lots of time on the beach :) Cute flip flops- I like the seashell color!

Beth Connolly said...

That Zelda Sweetwater suit is wonderful. Have a great weekend.

Ela said...

Congratulations to the winner :)

Love your shorts in that pic CC!

Happy weekend! xx

Arushi Khosla said...

Alex Wang is a genius. Gorgeous pics as usual, CC.
And congrats to the lucky lady who wins XO

Elizabeth Marie said...

I love the J Crew cardigan!! And the bathing suit you have for this weekend is so perfect! Have fun!!

Keith said...

Wow! Very sexy photos. I loved them. Hope you have a great weekend. Cheers!

Nina said...

I love vintage swimsuits! The one from Zelda Sweetwater is absolutely gorgeous!

Shooting Stars Mag said...

oh, so cute!! I like the gold ones for sure. Have fun on the trip.

-Lauren

noone said...

OMG MIRANDA KERR!! I have the BIGGEST girl crush on her lol. I'd swing lezbo for her hahaha

Brunch at Saks said...

Congrats to the winner! All of the bathing suits are fabulous! Hope you have a great weekend :) XO

PowerSweepstaking said...

I'll let the wife & 22 year old daughter fight over these sandals. I think I'll do a "jump ball" in the center of the living room

B said...

Those striped shorts are super cute!!!

Have an awesome time on your getway :)

Linda said...

I love the fun summer bikinis and bathing suits!!!

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

CaptivateMe truly deserves it!
adore the Alasso, perfect layering piece too... XO* to you CC!

Terence Sambo said...

oh my i'm so in love with the hat....

Monica said...

Have a good time in Delaware. Those are cute sandals.

Bahrain Fashion said...

Congrats!! The Alexander Wang is darling XD

www.janetteria.com said...

I love vintage swimsuit...

XoXo

Anonymous said...

The Sweetwater suit might actually have been designed specifically to give me heart palpitations. It's unbelievable!

Lisa said...

I love the whole concept for the sandals being "makeup for your feet"...check out this article about them it's pretty cool http://bit.ly/AS3gT

Amanda K said...

Love those sandals, perfect for my cruise.

Unknown said...

I love the bathing suits you posted here! I'm dyng for some news ones...just in time for the end of summer:) I love those flips and any color would do!! :)

Unknown said...

I swung over to the website and it seems size 6 is the only size available....which is good for me...I think I can put my size 5 in a 6 flip flop ;)

Have a fun time in Delaware! See you when you get back!

erika sorocco said...

The Sofie Olgaard Alasso silk dress is divine - love the back! :)

By the way, not sure if you've already tried this, but if you click "EDIT POST," and select "Post Options," you can change the date to make your post show up for today - July 31, 2009.

Zara said...

Oooh I'd love to win the sandals.. I'm always searching for classy sandals, I only seem to have rubbery flip flops in my closet! xoxo

Wanderlusting said...

I'm having a giveaway too! $50 gift card to Rice and Beans Vintage!!

I didn't know Delaware was such the vacation spot - I always think of Wayne's World when I hear that place.

"Hi...we're in...Delaware." *awkward silence*

Diego R. Wyatt said...

The Zelda Sweetwater swimsuit is fab! The Sofie Olgaard Alasso silk dress is great too. I also love your J.Crew shorts.

Enjoy your vacation!

Paz
D.
Freefall Blog
http://freefallblog.blogspot.com

Hope Adela Pasztor said...

love the first picture!


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Lizzie said...

That picture of Kate Beckingsale is soooo beautiful. Have fun on your trip and great giveaway!!

Anonymous said...

Hurray!! Congrats to the winner!! I looove that VS bathing suit with all the cute little boats!

Have a great weekend!
C

silverhartgirl said...

they have so many colors i love the TROVE TKEES
Open Toe Sandal in Coco and also in Seashell.

Susan said...

what a great list of items and what a fab giveaway! :)
I hope you'll have a lovely time!
thanks for your sweet comment on my list, darling CC, it made me smile! I'm glad you love linguistics, too, most people think I'm crazy! :))
have a lovely weekend, much love, susan

melissa kaye said...

Those sandals are oh so cute! And, I've been eyeing the VS sailboat bikini for some time now. :)

Margaux said...

The back of that dress is fab.

Jennifer Fabulous said...

I love that pink vintage suit! And I have the one Miranda Kerr is wearing! Hehe.

Have fun on your trip! :)

Ashley said...

Cute sandals! I love them in the sunkissed color, what a perfect summer staple! Have fun on your vacation :)

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-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

Madeleine said...

I just love the the J.Crew cardigan with the frills down the front

Please enter me for those gorgeous sandals

madeleine444[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Congrats to Captivate Me! What a gorgeous piece...

Love this post - so fun! All the suits are so chic and gorgeous. Have fun at the beach! :)

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Love that cardi! I hope a lovely summer evening awaits you. : )

*the mama said...

i am seriously hearting those delightful flip flips....that would match t's latest pair perfectly!

you rock as always,

xo,
a

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

enter me in this fab giveaway, as all of your giveaways are! have fun on your vacay!

i have given you an award on my site, don't forget to pick it up :)

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

you're welcome, you so deserve it! you're on the top of my friendliest bloggers list. :)

Polished Sense said...

Have fun this wknd! Love that navy, orange and white bathing suit from VS! I was this close to buying it!

xo,
Jessica

HoneyBunny said...

Such a fab post, darling CC! Makes me want to go on holiday right now!:)) You look tres chic as well. adore those shorts!

Emma said...

Those flip-flops are simple and perfect...they'd go with everything!

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Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

I love that J Crew sweater, and not too heavy. Perfect for summer nights. Have a great weekend!

Brigadeiro said...

LOVE the Sofie Olgaard Alasso dress! Am off to check out aspiringcouture.com! :)
xx

Hunters Glory said...

The Sofie Olgaard Alasso silk dress; blue backless on the right ....best eye catcher!

your influence and inspiration ~ adds in many ways.

Thx!

Deanna said...

So many cute bathing suits! And I love the sandals :)

Allison said...

I LOVE that Victoria's Secret sailboat swim suit. I actually ordered it but unfortunately either the top was too big and the next size down was too small which was so frustrating because it was sooo cute! I love your outfit in the one picture too :)

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love that Sofie Olgaard Alasso it so gorgeous! I love the whole post.
-LFC

The Sydney Girl said...

hey cc! enjoy ur beach getaway!!!!!

and congrats to the winner!

x

chicandbonita said...

Love the grey cardigan and white jeans:)

Tim said...

Great blog! Just found you thru a friends blog. Glad I did. Im following now!

Please feel free to stop in and visit us at The Fort anytime, you are always welcome!

Love and Prayers,

Tim

Tracey Ellle said...

u look absolutely stunning hunnie.. i WANT ur shorts.. wow... great picks here... would love a new bikini... or 3... going on vacay in about a week and a bit... still havent decided between cuba and the dominican...

Gabbi said...

Your holiday attire looks and sounds lovely dearest CC, I love that photograph of you. The outfit is perfect of course, but I also love the home decor. Such a perfect shade of blue!

I'm also very much in love with that Sofie Olgaard Alasso silk dress. Amazing back...♥

Also, what a cool giveaway (like always). Such cute sandals!

Unknown said...

OOO, i wish hi could have entered! Hva fun on your trip though!@
XOXOXO
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

Niki said...

ohhh i hate miranda kerr. but not really, i am just insanely envious haha.

have a great time lady! great vacay wardrobe pics too :)

xo Niki

Anonymous said...

Loove that sophie olgarrd dress, it's absolutely gorgeous and exctly something i'm looking for... have a great trip!
xxx

Anonymous said...

wow !
I've just discovered your blog which is amazing***°°°°
thanks*

Dane said...

I still want to see a photo of you wearing the VS sailboat bikini that i was supposed to get.. until they ran out of my size! Its so super adorable.



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Seeker said...

CC beautiful!!!!
I'm back... maybe not 100%... but...
Hope everything is ok with you.
Have a nice weekend
xoxo

♥ Cara Mia ♥ said...

cc looks fab in the rugby shorts!!!
have fun on holiday and take lots of pics :)

cm ♥

HiFashion said...

The Zelda Sweetwater suits are really perfect. So good for just lounging.

WendyB said...

Have a great time. I wanted to go to the beach this weekend but my husband sulked that he wasn't invited so I couldn't go :-(

The Anthology said...

That bold embellished shoulder is so. so beautiful! All of these pieces are so, so beautiful, in fact.

They make me want to get all dressed up this morning.

Zevaa said...

Love all the pics, really great selection. Adore the Victoria’s Secret two-piece.

Noble Beeyotch said...

You have so many awesome giveaways on your blog....even though there is a slim chance of me winning, i cant resist entering every single time!

Anonymous said...

Hope you are having a great time at the shore!

I totally love these sandals, great with so much for this summer!

Meg said...

Cute sandals! I love the gold!

throuthehaze said...

gorgeous sandals!

Jackie said...

I love the back of the Sofie Olgaard Alasso dress. It's very sexy, yet still not too open.

Jackie at PhamFatale.com

pretty*pink*rat said...

Love all of the swimsuits, especially the retro inspired ones! Have a great time on your trip!

PS Have been looking for nice looking black flip flops for so long. So hard. The sable Trove Tkees ones are perfect!

Sasi said...

Mmm love that bathing suit on Miranda Kerr! Hope you had a wonderful beach getaway, Carrie!

Oh, and the new header is so elegant.

Sierra said...

Hope you had fun at the beach, loving that last maxi dress, so pretty!

Cassie Wallace said...

I love the photo on the very top left. mmm!

Ashley said...

congrats on winning!

and i love EVERYthing you packed. super style girl!

Unknown said...

I absolutely love that Olsgard Alasso dress! What a great summer piece. And those bathing suits are all fantastic. Great post, and thanks for the giveaway!

Cori said...

Great picks! Love all the swimwear!

Unknown said...

oh I would love to win those shoes, I saw them on chickdowntown

Candi of Candace Rose said...

I love the red, white and blue bathing suit! =)

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Little Bow Prep said...

J. Crew FTW!

Jo Bryan said...

Loving the white tank from Old Navy and striped shorts, really jaunty and great for a beach day, what a fab line up of bikinis too.

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

love those sandals sooo much! and need them! beautiful! xoxo

Dani @ Weddings Fresh said...

apparently we have a couple of the samethings in our suitcases :)

Alaina said...

Love the skinny white crop jeans, they are perfect for the hott end of summer days! Sandals are great, I can always use a pair of good looking shoes!

Unknown said...

As usual, great pics! Have a fun trip!

Midtown Girl said...

I love Miranda kerr & her bathing suit...not to mention body-envy!! xoxo

Marian said...

darlingi love those nautical feel shorts on you! such hamptons chic
darling with swim suits i'm drawn to the ones with a slight retro say 1950's feel to them.
Those sandals are perfect for a warm day!
CONGRATS TO THE WINNER!
heres hoping that your enjoying your beach getaway darling .
xx
marian

Unknown said...

The striped bikini and the Jcrew cardi are calling my name something fierce! And the sandals of course *crosses fingers to win*

Sarah said...

I've recently been looking at Trove Tkees. I would love to try a pair!

Michelle said...

I am loving the Sofie Olgaard Alasso silk dress!! Great color and I love how it shows off your shoulders!

Becca Scheuer said...

Oh cute sandals! I've been trying to find a pair that are casual but not made of rubber...these would be perfect!

Unknown said...

congrats to the winner! I love cardigan sweaters especially this one. they are great for keeping warm while still looking stylish

Unknown said...

I love those white jeans! I need a pair myself!

Evie O'Connor said...

I absolutely love that pale pink one piece! Very vintage and chic!