Sunday, May 31, 2009

A Few of CC’s Favorite Things

Tagged by the lovely Fellow Fashionistas at Hi Fashion to share 20 of CC’s Favorite Things!
1. Peep toe pumps. Christian Louboutin Very Galaxy platforms, at net-a-porter.com.
2. Beach Vacations. British Vogue.
3. Tea time. Italian Vogue, August 2005.
4. Pilates.
5. Salads with avocado.
6. Yellow roses.
7. Cocktails al fresco.
8. Bustiers. French Vogue, May 2006.
9. Triple shot lattes
10. Dramatic eyes. Bazaar, 2003.
11. Haute Couture. Italian Vogue, June 2007.
12. Inventive editorials. Elle, March 1991.
13. Overstuffed chairs. Brazilian Vogue, December 2005.
14. Fitted blazers. Pirelli Calendar, 2008.
15. Museum architecture. Whitney, NYC. Photo © 2006 Hagen Stier.
16. Fingerless gloves. Backstage at Karl Lagerfeld, 2007, via nymag.com.
17. Designers and their muses. Victoria Bartlett with Doutzen Kroes, Vogue, November 2007.
18. Birthday parties. Pull and Bear ad, 2007.
19. Luxurious legwear. French Vogue, October 2008.
20. Fellow Fashionistas! Italian Vogue, December 2006.

CC is tagging the following Fellow Fashionistas ~ and anyone else who is so inclined ~ to list their 20 faves:
Laura of Under the Sheets-shhh!
B & Dith of In the Shoes of 2 Geminis
Kristin of Bon Bon Rose
Ana of Fashion Moment
Style Crusader of Style Justice

xoxox,
CC
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85 comments:

  1. Fashion MomentMay 31, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you darling! This is great, your answers are magical! Have a same magical Sunday!

    FM~FP

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  2. HiFashionMay 31, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I loved reading your answers!
    I wish you would include more pictures of your gorgeous self in the future :) A while ago you posted a pic of you wearing your latest purchase I think, and it was so nice to see the person behind the blog! xx Leia

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  3. Pau(Rox)May 31, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Roses and Capuccino, this the ever post I've ever seen.
    XXX Carrie

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  4. BrigadeiroMay 31, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your favourite things! :)

    xx
    CC

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  5. Becca.May 31, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    i love how in all your post, you have so many photos its lovely.
    great answers too.
    have a lovely day xx

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  6. Fashion PersonalityMay 31, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Gorgeous! Fantastic post. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. CescMay 31, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    I also heart avo salads and yellow roses. Great minds think alike I guess!
    Lovely list!

    xoxo
    Cesc

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  8. Jennifer FabulousMay 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Lovely answers.
    And now I'm totally craving an avocado salad...or maybe just an avaocado sprinkled with a little salt and lime...sigh. ;)

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  9. LauraMay 31, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Gorgeous post.
    Keep up the good work!
    If you want to, you can follow my blog now ;)
    x Laura
    http://stylecoaching.blogspot.Com

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  10. LauraMay 31, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Sweetie thank you so much for again thinking of me and I am excited to play along. Your answers and pics are perfect. And why do i keep hearing the song "These are a few of my favorite things..." in my head?

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  11. UnknownMay 31, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Loving the blog xoxoox

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  12. erika soroccoMay 31, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Ooh, dramatic eyes...that is one of my favorite things, as well.

    Thanks for the picture by the way; I absolutely loved it. Karmen Pedaru is divine! :)

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  13. DaneMay 31, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    I really love your blog.. I always come here for inspiration. I just realized we havent traded links yet, what do you say? Im adding you right now.

    xxx



    www.trustme-itsparadise.blogspot.com

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  14. leeselooksMay 31, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    ALWAYS love your little fun facts.

    so sweet.

    + i am addicted to avo's. i have at LEAST one a day!

    xoxo

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  15. Baybay MamaMay 31, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Wow, tripple shot lattes...you must be zooming to the moon after that. I also love avacados in salad (great for hair and skin.)

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  16. AngelaMay 31, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    CC, you are a gal after my own heart. I adore avocado too but they are sooo fattening. wish you luck on my scarf giveaway.

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  17. Laura in ParisMay 31, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Fun! Love the shoes, the avocado salad (have had plenty in Venice, Ca), and I also try to take a Pilates class a week ...

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  18. RaquelMay 31, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I was happy to know I already knew some of your answers :)
    xx

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  19. Flashes of StyleMay 31, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    these images are all lovely! And I love pilates as well :)

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  20. Lily ClarkMay 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    love it! The pictures you chose were perfect

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  21. SaraMay 31, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Hi!! I have something for you in my blog!!

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  22. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMay 31, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Yey, what fun! Your favorite things are delightful! Tea time, peep toes and yellow roses. Ahhhhhhhhhh.

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  23. WendyBMay 31, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Ahhh! The wig-hats! I've always been fascinated by them: http://wbjewelry.blogspot.com/2008/08/vintage-thierry-mugler.html

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  24. MMay 31, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    oh wow so many gorgeous things to see on your blog, will definately come back (i linked you so i will not forget :-))

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  25. J'adore VogueMay 31, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Beautiful post!
    & Nice blog

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  26. UnknownMay 31, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    green chair ...purple dress ...dreamy.

    This header/banner might be my fave.

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  27. STARBOX PRODUCTIONMay 31, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Capuccino, pilates, fashion...always! love your post

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  28. cherry_melancholicMay 31, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the pictures, great answers. And I agree - post more pics of yourself, you're really pretty! :) xx

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  29. love and agressionMay 31, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    hey girl! thanks for your comment! i love your blog. I will add you to my faves!

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  30. MaiMay 31, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Love that editorial from British Vogue and that fucsia nail polish

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  31. AnonymousMay 31, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    i love salad with avocados!

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  32. MariëlleMay 31, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Amazing post, I love all the photos from editorials!

    Thank you by the way for the sweet comments you have left me lately <3

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  33. Diary of a Young DesignerMay 31, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    I just love all the pics you always post, they're gorgeous!

    xo
    Sophie

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  34. SyedMay 31, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Oh my, those Louboutin heels are so gorgeous! Yay for tea time, one of the favourite parts of my day :) And avocado salads always remind me of weekends for some reason. I am definitely a fan of fitted blazers! Hope you had a beautiful weekend dear :)

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  35. lauraMay 31, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    what a cute post! :)

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  36. EmzMay 31, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Cool pictures!! I loved reading this

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  37. Dream SequinsMay 31, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    I love your interviews, Carrie. So fun and the pictures are fantastic. Yellow roses and bustiers: lovelyyy.

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  38. ღ♥ CONFASHIONS FROM AMSTERDAMMay 31, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    HiFashion is right, more pics of u please :D ur blog is awesum!

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  39. Lila SweetheartMay 31, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I love the British Vogue dress! Do you know who the designer is? The French Vogue corset is just gorgeous too.

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  40. this wheel's on fireMay 31, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    what a lovely post!

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  41. Elizabeth MarieMay 31, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Salads with avocado, pilates, fitted blazers, peep toe CLs in my fav color of the season and fellow fashionistas! Love this! You are so fabulous!

    I hope your weekend was a beautiful one CC!

    xoxo,
    EM

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  42. Elizabeth Victoria ClarkMay 31, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    totally with you on so many of these favs, notable bustiers and blazers, I like to pair them together! haha xx

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  43. easytravelMay 31, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    great picture. thanks for share

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  44. Gєммα;∂ιℓєммα.May 31, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I love the coffee art and all of the editorial pictures.

    It was lovely reading you answers.
    x

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  45. Verdigris VieMay 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Glad I found you Carrie.. I just saw this cool name "couture Carrie" above a comment I just left on Deco Love, and here i am .

    Oh this is the kind of fashion blog I need ..

    Thanks...Vitania
    stop by and visit when you get a chance..

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  46. AnonymousMay 31, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    ooh, I must, MUST have those galaxy CL platforms!!

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  47. AmeliaMay 31, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    I always love pictures of designers with their muses. I can't decide whether I'd rather be a muse or have one.

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  48. jessMay 31, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Your answers are great. I love the pink shoes.

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  49. Fabianna (H.Finn Jewelry)May 31, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    this was so fun to read! all those pics of doutzen are just gorgeous :)

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  50. AnonymousMay 31, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    so fab, CC! your choices show how chic you are.
    xx
    chloe

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  51. ChikitaRosemarieMay 31, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    great answers..
    most of them are simply things i love! from tea time to yellow roses..
    i guess i should make my own top 20 :)

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  52. UnknownMay 31, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    fabulous list CC! and so are the pictures!

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  53. KeithMay 31, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Great photos. I hope you had a fab weekend. Cheers!

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  54. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMay 31, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Answered my tag. Although I was lazy and didn't include all the fabulous pics like you. : )

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  55. Elizabeth MarieMay 31, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Darling, your Fashionista survey kept me occupied this evening! Check it out! :)

    xo, EM

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  56. EtraparMay 31, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    great :)

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  57. nooneJune 1, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Mmmmm I LOVE avacado! It's great with everything, I swear!

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  58. SecretistaJune 1, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Well dear, your favorite things seems to be in line with mine.

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  59. RebirthJune 1, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    ur taste is impeccable.....

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  60. GabbiJune 1, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Great favorites dear CC, I agree with so many and several I never thought of before but am very much with you... like dramatic eyes and designers and their muses. I love that so many gorgeous women inspire timeless art. I'm stealing your tag for the next weekend! Have a lovely new week... xo

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  61. chalortteJune 1, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    These images are so great !!!

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  62. Rachel FollettJune 1, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    Love all the summery goodness!

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  63. PetitebineJune 1, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    You are so cool. Love your blog, I really do! You have good answers.

    And thank you so much for you comment, you are the best! xx

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  64. Sharon SJune 1, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    Hi there-thanks for sharing all these lovely things-I share your passion for salads with advocado, yummy!

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  65. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    CC! It's been so long darling! How's everything going? I hope all is well is the blogging game :)

    I've been severely swamped (as you can maybe tell since your blog hasn't been attacked by my comments for a while lol).

    The CLouboutin Very Galaxy's are my fav of YOUR fav things! Have you seen them in gold darling? It's a must. I'm back baby!

    [K]

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  66. EdaJune 1, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    Many of your favorites are my favorites too...I love the pictures you choose!

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  67. Terence SamboJune 1, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    lovely fotos, seems like pilates is du jour :o]

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  68. www.janetteria.comJune 1, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Oh, yeah! *sigh* PEEP TOE!

    XoXo

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  69. AnnaJune 1, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Love that last photo! really interesting to read all that (:

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  70. Love + CakeJune 1, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Love all of these!! I looove the cappuccino picture. So cute :)

    xox, mavi

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  71. TheBeautyFileJune 1, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Those peep toes are ridiculously awesome! I love Pilates & avocado/tomato salads...I am gonna do a favorite list this week!

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  72. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Love it!

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  73. Fifi FlowersJune 1, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    You sure get tagged a lot... and you still come up with FAB photos... you are AMAZING!!!
    I swear I will get to those 20 things one of these days!
    ENJOY your favorite things!!!!!!
    Fifi

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  74. PoshJune 1, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Lovely post! ;)

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  75. Maria KillamJune 1, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I just found your fabulous blog - very sexy and hot!

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  76. FashionistaJune 1, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    hey CC..what a gorgeous post..your pictures are amazing..As a matter of fact all your pics are fabulous...keep them coming..xoxoMish

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  77. Ash FoxJune 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    amazing finds!
    xo
    www.tittees.blogspot.com

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  78. SeekerJune 1, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Always a pleasure to read about you gorgeous. I've told and I don't get tired of saying it, I think you should show more photos of you beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing all of this and on the perfect way.

    xoxo

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  79. InconJune 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Very interesting stuff Carrie! I love approximately 75% of the things u love.
    Thanks for the tag hun. I'll get to it later tonight. :)
    Hope u had a good weekend??

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  80. Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.comJune 2, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Beach vacations, a must for the summer!

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  81. Carol {Everyday Delights}June 2, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Cocktails al fresco - please sign me up!!

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  82. Amazing StyleJune 3, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    tea and the beach are my favourite things too
    beacause i can't go to the beach now i am happy with drinking tea

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  83. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    I am digging your favorite things Carrie.... Do you love Latte art too? I have not tried it myself yet... I secretly carry an extra pair of chic flats in case I can't walk in heels any longer...

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  84. WutheringJune 4, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    I love your favorite things!

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  85. UnknownAugust 2, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Hello,
    besides being flattered that one of my photographs is amongst your favorite things, I must tell you that the image of the Whitney Museum above is copyright protected.

    Please compare:

    http://hagenstier.polychroma.de/index.php?set=1225879&id=56601985#56601985

    I suggest, that you either add a proper credit line stating "© 2006 Hagen Stier" or delete the photo from this location.

    Thank you
    Hagen Stier

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