Today's post is in two parts, with a single theme: things that CC adores. Happiness can be as simple as sitting in repose, amidst the aroma of fresh-cut flowers, with a nice Super-Tuscan, enjoying the musings of our Fellow Fashionistas. After the fashion roundup, be sure to check out 7 of the myriad blogs that CC loves (it was so hard to choose, as there are many – visit CC’s blogrolls, too!)
PART ONE: THE RUNWAY RUNNETH RED . . .
At right:
Carlos Miele Spring 2009
Photo credits: At top of post: the lake at Chateau Vaux-Le-Vicomte scattered with rose petals for a private party, via nytimes.com. Runway pictures courtesy style.com except where noted.
Elie Saab voluminous flower-appliqué strapless gown
Giambattista Valli bubble hem dress and fiery fur shrug, via nymag.com
Loewe Resort 2009 belted shift
Merlot Makeup Trends:
Thakoon Spring 2009 wine-hued lips (and note the elegant rose-print top!)
Coco Rocha at Rodarte
Aurelio Costarella
At right: Dolce & Gabbana
In addition to a deep berry lipgloss or almost-black lipstick, what should we buy to achieve the pinot pin-up look?
First: a scrumptious and spacious
WINE-HUED HANDBAG
WINE-HUED HANDBAG
At right: L.A.M.B. ombré patent Manchester bag, at shopbop.com
Chloé Saskia Satchel; this and next at Nordstrom.com
Botkier Bryant hobo
At right: Valentino flower-top satchel, at Bergdorf Goodman
Left: Christian Louboutin braided burgundy patent clutch with silvertone hardware; this and next at Neiman Marcus
Chloé Saskia Satchel; this and next at Nordstrom.com
Botkier Bryant hobo
At right: Valentino flower-top satchel, at Bergdorf Goodman
Left: Christian Louboutin braided burgundy patent clutch with silvertone hardware; this and next at Neiman MarcusRight: Christian Louboutin pleated shoulder bag - a gorgeous take on the armadillo trend!
SHIRAZ-TONED SHOES
KORS Michael Kors Pierce ankle bootie, at shopbop.com
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute sandal - currently half off at Barneys.com!
Fendi bordeaux peep toe t-strap platforms, at neimanmarcus.com
Alexander McQueen brogue detail pump, at net-a-porter.com - CC is quite enamored of these!
Guess Chevonne color block spectator pump, at amazon.com
Christian Louboutin Orlan Glittart peep-toe, at saks.com.
SHIRAZ-TONED SHOESKORS Michael Kors Pierce ankle bootie, at shopbop.com
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute sandal - currently half off at Barneys.com!
Fendi bordeaux peep toe t-strap platforms, at neimanmarcus.com
Alexander McQueen brogue detail pump, at net-a-porter.com - CC is quite enamored of these!
Guess Chevonne color block spectator pump, at amazon.com
Christian Louboutin Orlan Glittart peep-toe, at saks.com.And look: a reasonably low heel!
CABERNET CLOTHES
CABERNET CLOTHES Far left: Alexander McQueen top and sequined leggings; photo via elle.com
Near left: Trina Turk Haase silk jersey dress with contrast banding at waist. Visit shopbop.com.
Oscar de la Renta embroidered strapless dress; this and next 4 at Neiman Marcus
Far left: Amsale chiffon strapless dress
Near left: Alexander McQueen draped neck dress
Roberto Cavalli one shoulder dress
Donna Karan Collection draped crossover gown
Bebe plaid ruffle 3/4 sleeve ruffled plaid shirt
Twenty8Twelve Edie jean, at shopbop.com
Near left: Trina Turk Haase silk jersey dress with contrast banding at waist. Visit shopbop.com.
Oscar de la Renta embroidered strapless dress; this and next 4 at Neiman Marcus
Far left: Amsale chiffon strapless dressNear left: Alexander McQueen draped neck dress
Roberto Cavalli one shoulder dress
Donna Karan Collection draped crossover gown
Bebe plaid ruffle 3/4 sleeve ruffled plaid shirt
Twenty8Twelve Edie jean, at shopbop.com PART TWO: Tag!
CC is delighted to receive this award from Laura’s Paris Cooking Notebook !
As you know, CC loves haute couture and cuisine!! And Laura's blog provides endless tips for entertaining, recipes to drool over, and anecdotes from a stylish life filled with friends, passion and exquisite food!
CC passes this lovely honor on to 7 blogs that she adores, and she urges the named fashionistas to do the same!
1) FashionAbility
2) My Super Sweet Fashion Diary
3) Forever in Fashion
4) Girl Meets NYC
5) I’m Not Antisocial, Just Short-Sighted
CC is delighted to receive this award from Laura’s Paris Cooking Notebook !
As you know, CC loves haute couture and cuisine!! And Laura's blog provides endless tips for entertaining, recipes to drool over, and anecdotes from a stylish life filled with friends, passion and exquisite food!CC passes this lovely honor on to 7 blogs that she adores, and she urges the named fashionistas to do the same!
1) FashionAbility
2) My Super Sweet Fashion Diary
3) Forever in Fashion
4) Girl Meets NYC
5) I’m Not Antisocial, Just Short-Sighted
6) Bliss
7) WHY FASHION?
You may already have discovered these beauties, but if you haven’t – stop by for some stylish inspiration!!
You may already have discovered these beauties, but if you haven’t – stop by for some stylish inspiration!!
Thanks to Laura and to all of CC's Fellow Fashionistas!
Last look: Robert Rodriguez Hyacinth top, at Neiman Marcus.
Vaux-le-Vicomte, what an exquisite place! I wonder why they have not done a fashion show there yet - at least none that I know of.
ReplyDeletegreat images! that first shot is unbelievable, so romantic :)
ReplyDeleteI've been lusting after those McQueen sequined leggings. Great picks, all of them.
ReplyDeleteOMG the shoes are amazing!!!! If only I can walk well in heels. ahhh
ReplyDeleteI love the red theme! Great photos!
ReplyDeletexoxo
*sigh* Carlos Miele can do no wrong in my books.
ReplyDeleteLove those reds! I share your love of the Super Tuscan.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this just might be one of my favorite entries of yours yet - those reds and maroons and redish-purple-cranberry like colors are just gooorrgeous! For some reason I tend to forget how much I love them, and frankly, I think I want to buy 90% of what was shown your entry!
ReplyDeleteAnnnd of course, thank you SOOOO much for choosing me as one of your 7 favorite blogs!! :) I am so very flattered and honored that you should think so highly of my blog. And I didn't do it last time I recieved this award, but I think I will have to pass it on this time... the reason I hestiant is only because I love more than just 7 blogs! ;) And it will be so hard to pick, but it's so nice to recieve it, so I really should give it to others as well! :)
xoxo,
S-C
Couture Carrie Darling! Thx so much for your lovely comments and respect back to your own lovely blog. I am nearly crying looking at those gorgeous Fendi shoes - Kitty x
ReplyDeleteI in a situatio ike this, I would say, "You made my day!". You've done alot more....
ReplyDeleteThank You so much! That is the sweetest thig ever. I've been really busy lately, but I love lookig foward to your posts! Most blogs just cover only one season and thing at a time, so I love how you cover ever aspect. Keep up the Phenomenal Work!
I was just wondering, When I pass it on, can I still mention you?
awe ...I love your blog too! great post, again :)
ReplyDeleteooh i do love the deep red color! love that first photo!
ReplyDelete-issa
amazing post, love all those shades of red.
ReplyDeleteI have been
taking streetstyle pics of Madrid Fashion Week and posting them at my blog if you want to take a look:
www.elnotable.blogspot.com
ciao!
Uy me encantan las cosas que nos mostraste igual que el color.
ReplyDeleteUn besote
all those shades of red together are so pretty. i don't wear much red but this makes me think i really should start.
ReplyDeletethank you for visiting my blog and leaving me such a nice comment! :)
I need somehing red!!! Or at least I need some redish purple pumps! I don't have any!
ReplyDeleteysl tribute... still love.
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely post. truly celebrating what this is all about.
xx.
Romantic! Those shiny bags are gorgeous. and Congrats to the awarded bloggers!
ReplyDeletered has always been my favourite colour, i really love the dark shades of it in all of these images
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And I love that color of red.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm planning another vlog this week--sort of a question-answer type thing. Do you have any questions you would like to know about me?
great shot, love the first shot! love the shoes.
ReplyDeleteps: thanks dear, those legs come with big feet--difficult finding amazing pairs esp if i don't get it immediately :)
xoxo
I love the fact that unintentionally you have touched upon my love of rosettes
ReplyDeleteburgundy is not usually my color of choice but this has inspired me to whip out my homemade rosette bag... stay tuned lovely.
beautiful post and thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou....You are a favorite of mine too dear Carrie!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving what you love. The blood red Alexander McQueen look is really making me swoon.
ReplyDeleteamazing post! love all that red!
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is so amasing...
ReplyDeleteLove wine colour... thoses bags are great...
Like everything.
xoxo
Awww thank you for the award!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour red and all the pieces you've posted are so covetable, I'm especially fond of the Trina Turk Haase dress.
I loved the bits of red i saw for spring, but even more i love the wine red for now.
ReplyDeletetop red dress is my favorite of the post......way cool cc!
ReplyDeleteyummy red<3
ReplyDeletegreat pictures as always cc!<3
All the different shades of red! It's a beautiful collage! I'm beginning to really appreciate the color red. Red means "strength" ,"aggression", "passion", and "romance". It also has the ability to turn heads.
ReplyDeletethanks for posting your comment on my blog ;)
I love these colors, so romantic
ReplyDeletelove all the wine and berry colors. Gorgeous post.
ReplyDeleteChateau Vaux-Le-Vicomte is GORGEOUS! I want to go to a party there... actually could I move in... it's big enough... I only need a room.
ReplyDeleteStunning red gowns to wear while I walk the halls!
Love the post!
That's such a cute award. Congratulations on receiving it.
ReplyDeleteI love all this red, I don't even know where to begin.
I could DIE in that Ellie Saab dress!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour but of course I'm totally into rosette accessories. my new acquisition is a rosette bracelet. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tag and yet another cool set of reading list. so off I go!
This post makes me think of a line that I used to use whenever I was asked for a personal quote or brief bio: "I don't like wine, but I love the color."
ReplyDeleteIt's still true!
Hi there-wine is such a gorgeous colour for autumn! Well done too on the award my dear!
ReplyDeleteThe Elie Saab dress is just stunning! It's more than a dress, it's an art.
ReplyDeleteI just fell in love with the Oscar de la Renta embroidered dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my humble blog, btw.
wow beautifule ladies in red, great post
ReplyDeletecongratulations for your award, and thanks for giving it to me too!! That Chateau is really impressive!
ReplyDeleteWooo I love this colour!! *.* is more elegant than just red and I find it nicer. These dresses by Carlos Miele, Elie Saab and Assamble are fantastic!!(L)
ReplyDeleteIn shoes it's also very awesome.
Great post ;)
Byee
xx
Hey, just wanted to let you know that I've choosen you as one of my 7 blogs for the "I Love Your Blog" tag... I don't know if we're even allowed to tag the people who tagged us, however I really do love your blog, so forget any rules, I tagged you back anyway (though you have don't have to do the whole tag this time/again)! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's the 2nd entry from the top (I did 2 today) and if you want you can read it cause I wrote why I chose each of the blogs I did! :)
Have a lovely day!
xoxo,
S-C
those red dresses are sooo pretty!
ReplyDeletejuliet xxx
Beautiful and inspirational post! I want plenty of the items in here and a glass of red wine now :)
ReplyDeletei am soo inspired! Warm red looks soooo perfect for wall! i seriously need to plan my shopping trip :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a rich and wonderful color! Tried to find the YSL but they website is all weird.
ReplyDeleteI like red.
ReplyDeleteAll of this red is heaven. Red is my favorite colour. Really beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteGood heavens. I'm reeling from the gorgeousness of it all. What a truly stunning post.
ReplyDeleteAww I recognized that Ellie Saab dress immediatly (can't spell)! It's soooo perfect.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your award, you deserved it :)
Rock on
Raspberry