Architectural Inspiration

Architectural inspiration via marieclairemaison.com.

Balmain suede skinny pants; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Just Cavalli silk-chiffon wrap-front blouse.

Luxury Rebel Ricki lace up booties; this and next at shopbop.com.

Juicy Couture long sleeve Sherpa denim bomber jacket.

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

xoxox,

CC

Seasonless Suede

Whether in a supple topper, a cute clutch or some strappy sandals, these suedes work for all four seasons!
At left: Isabel Marant; this and next courtesy style.com. Other runway photos via nymag.com except where noted.
Loewe
House of Holland
Louis Vuitton
Veronique Branquinho
Sophia Kokosalaki

Dsquared2 vintage suede car coat, at eLuxury.com.
Torn by Ronny Kobo Maggie fringe vest; this and next two at shopbop.com.
Haute Hippie suede dress - so safari chic!
Helmut Lang suede leggings.
Runway inspiration: Ann-Sofie Back’s fringed frock.
Get the look with this Haute Hippie suede flapper dress, at shopbop.com.
Halston Hanna magenta suede bag; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Linda suede clutch.
Marni violet suede frame bag.
Jimmy Choo large Mahia hobo.
Versace red suede pumps, via style.com.
Oscar de la Renta canary yellow suede sandals, via vogue.es.
Maison Martin Margiela cutout high-top sneaker, at eLuxury.com.
Samantha suede flats, on sale at jcrew.com.
Chloé green multistrap wedges; this and next seven pictured via net-a-porter.com.
Halston magenta cutout boots.
Marni platform slingbacks.
Sergio Rossi lavender suede slingback sandals.
Brian Atwood Lama Mix platforms.
Pedro Garcia Peggy suede sandals.
Giuseppe Zanotti strappy platform sandals.
Christian Louboutin Short Tina suede peep-toes.
Nicholas Kirkwood electric blue platforms, pictured via glamourmagazine.co.uk.
Also, a special shout-out to the Fellow Fashionistas at The Steel Closet for honoring CC with an inclusion in their Banner Project. Thank you, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Leather and Laces

For your Saturday viewing pleasure: the hottest lace-up boots - yay! First, the same Etro boots with two totally different vibes: Christy Turlington's S&M chic in W Magazine vs. sweet & demure on the runway.

Alexander McQueen embossed patent leather brogue boot
Chanel leather two tone carousel boot
Miu Miu leather lace-up boot

This and previous 3 photos via style.com.

At right: Manolo Blahnik side-lace knee boot, at Neiman Marcus
Givenchy Shoes lace-up wedge boot; this and next at shopbop.com.
Corso Como pebbled leather lace up boot with inside zipper closure - CC loves the retro shape of this heel!
French Connection high lace-up boots, at asos.com
Kors Mogul crinkled black patent leather trapper boot at chickdowntown.com
Ralph Lauren Collection Athena calfskin lace and double buckle boot at ralphlauren.com
Devotte crushed lace-up flat boot in rustic brown, at revolveclothing.com
Salvador Sapena lace front long boot with stacked cone heel - Victorian elegance with edge! Visit asos.com.
Deal of the day, at right: Colin Stuart lace-up suede granny boot, $148 at victoriassecret.com
How genius is this Prada pieced boot? Two boots in one! At barneys.com.
For braving the cold: Miu Miu tan suede and shearling lace up wedge boot, at bluefly.com
UGG Upside boot, available at victoriassecret.com
For the gents: Frye Sid short lace-up boots

and John Varvatos dusty brown suede kiltie boots; both at bluefly.com. A ruggedly handsome man needs boots to match, correct?
At right: YMC mens' side lace boots at asos.com - CC loves!

For CC, lace-up boots bring back fond wintertime memories of ice-skating lessons and hot chocolate with mini marshmallows. How do you feel about leather with laces, darlings?

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for wondrous Wellies!