Gorgeous Gowns: Patterns and Embellishments

Darlings, how gorgeous are these gowns from the F/W 2013 collections?

CC is super smitten with these pretty patterns and embellishments!

Photos via style.com except where noted.

Barbara Tfank

Antonio Berardi

Badgley Mischk; this and next via nymag.com

Delpozo

Christian Siriano

Carolina Herrera

Dennis Basso

Giulietta

Francesco Scognamiglio

Emerson, via nymag.com

L'Wren Scott

Holly Fulton

Gucci

Marchesa

Holly Fulton

Leonard, via nymag.com

Mathieu Mirano; this and next two via nymag.com

Naeem Khan

Mimi Plange

Oscar de la Renta ~ spectacular!

Sass & Bide

Rodarte, via nymag.com

Reem Acra

Valentino

Sergei Grinko, via nymag.com

Tadashi Shoji

Zac Posen

Which of these gowns do you deem most gorgeous?

CC adores the pink Oscar de la Renta!

xoxox,

CC

Ravishing in Red

Darlings, this time of year it's all about dressing in jewel tones!  Whether you're going to a festive office party or out on the town for New Year's Eve, consider a ravishing red accessory or ensemble.  From bold, bright baubles to crimson-hued gowns, there is sure to be a ravishing red piece for every one of CC's Fellow Fashionistas in this post!

Cathy Waterman Ruby Star Flower Ring, at barneys.com.

2 Annabel Ingall small Isabella tote at shopbop.com.jpg

Cambridge Satchel Company red leather 11" satchel, at asos.com.

Chloe python medium Paraty satchel with strap; this and next at barneys.com.

Valextra Tulip bag.

Matthew Williamson embellished suede clutch; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Nancy Gonzalez crocodile shopper.

McQ Alexander McQueen studded suede platform pump, at shopbop.com.

Nicholas Kirkwood lace-mesh pumps; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Jimmy Choo Quiet patent-leather pumps.

Giuseppe Zanotti cone heel pump; this and next at barneys.com.

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes.

Saint Laurent skinny stretch-leather pants, at net-a-porter.com.

CC covets!

Diane von Furstenberg Zarita dress, at barneys.com.

Hybrid peplum midi dress, at asos.com.

Notte by Marchesa crepe one shoulder cocktail dress; this and next at shopbop.com.

Issa ribbed v neck Flirty dress.

Yigal Azrouel knit dress, at intermixonline.com.

Herve Leger bandage gown, at net-a-porter.com.

Lipsy bandage maxi dress with plunge neck, at asos.com.

Very Sexy strappy bandeau bikini top and Brazilian bottom, at victoriassecret.com.

Which of these red pieces do you deem most ravishing?

CC is partial to the fabulous footwear!

xoxox,

CC

Architectural Inspiration: Sweet Stripes

Architectural inspiration via celebuzz.com.

Barneys New York striped sweater dress, at barneys.com.

Giuseppe Zanotti Elaphe-effect leather cage sandals; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Bottega Veneta fringed intrecciato leather clutch.

Juicy Couture gemstone cocktail ring, at shopbop.com.

Darlings, what do you think of this striped space and the look it inspired?

xoxox,

CC