CC Book Review: Met Gala Lookbook

 Darlings, CC is super excited to share with her fellow fashionistas Fashion's Big Night Out, this terrific tome featuring stunning images and terrific text on The Met Gala!

Fashion's Big Night Out:
A Met Gala Lookbook
By Kristen Bateman
Foreword by Jeremy Scott
April 16, 2024 | Hardback | Welbeck | $19.95

This beautiful book (pictured above on CC's desk, fittingly amongst recent issues of Vogue) provides a concise and captivating history of the Met Gala since its inception in 1948, along with gorgeous photos of the featured museum expositions and their A-list attendees.

 Grab yourself and your fellow fashionistas a copy and delight, as CC has, in the rich history of haute couture inextricably intertwined with art!

xoxox,

CC

Book Review: Chanel Bio for Kids!

 Darlings, CC is so excited to share this insightful book review by guest editor and fledgling fashionista Paulette, a 7th grader from Canton, CT! 

Paulette was photographed at home by her mom, my dear friend and fellow UConn Law School alum Aimee Hoben, who just published her first novel, The Third Way - read about it here and purchase it here!

Paulette's review:

"I Am Coco – The Life of Coco Chanel is the compelling story of Coco Chanel with captivating illustrations and all you need to know about the life of one of the world’s most iconic fashion designers. Isabel Pin made this book feel less like a non-fiction book and more like the inspiring story of a young woman willing to do anything to achieve her dream."

I Am Coco: The Life of Coco Chanel by Isabel Pin (release date: Sept. 13, Hardcover $17.95, Ages 6-9, 88 pages). 

Follow the French-and-German author and illustrator on Instagram @isabelpinworksbooks and pre-order copies of this beautiful bio for the budding fashionistas in your life here! 

Many thanks to Paulette for her thoughtful and eloquent review and to her mom, Aimee, for the pretty pics!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... This Book!

 

Darlings, CC is absolutely smitten with Trina Turk's latest book, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the designer's fabulous fashion and lifestyle brand! In addition to being a beautiful coffee-table tome, this 244-page hardcover book is packed with gorgeous color photos and delightful nuggets about Trina's sources of inspiration. 

Available at chroniclebooks.com.

Order a few copies, darlings, as you will definitely want to gift this lovely volume to your fashionable friends!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves...

Darlings, here are the little lovelies that CC is currently smitten with!

Style Tribes: The Fashion of Subcultures by Caroline Young, at barnesandnoble.com. This beautifully written and illustrated book explores the fashions and ideology of youth movements over the last 100 years, from flappers to the Harlem Renaissance to mods, punks, and Harajuku. Pick yourself up a copy, or buy one for your favorite fashionista!

 Smith + Mara Big Dipper ear cuff, at roseark.com.

Etro silver-plated enamel earrings, at net-a-porter.com.

 Renee Lewis antique diamond long drop earrings, at barneys.com.

 Line + Hue Saturn earrings, at roseark.com.

Erickson Beamon Awaken gold-plated Swarovski crystal necklace, at net-a-porter.com.

Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, at barneys.com.

 Dolce & Gabbana embellished printed brocade pumps, at net-a-porter.com.

 Givenchy cutout ankle boots in black leather and lace, at net-a-porter.com.

Valentino Japanese Butterfly suede Mary-Jane shoes, at matchesfashion.com.

 Isabel Marant Laith knee boots, at barneys.com.

Fontana Milano 1915 "A Lady Bag" satchel, at barneys.com.

 Victoria Beckham Liberty leather tote, at net-a-porter.com.

Canvas by Land's End tuxedo shirt. CC has and absolutely adores, darlings! Have you checked out Canvas by Land's End yet? The range is so chic and sophisticated! Visit landsend.com for more!

 Marques'Almeida asymmetric ruffle long-sleeved tulle top, at matchesfashion.com.

Ellery blue off shoulder elbow cut top, at shopbazaar.com.

 Derek Lam crochet top, at barneys.com.

 Toga graphic-print pleated-cady and satin maxi skirt, at matchesfashion.com.

 Jonathan Simkhai towered embroidered dress, at shopbazaar.com.

Gareth Pugh asymmetric crepe dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Isabel Marant Etoile lame Mae dress, at barneys.com.

 Stella McCartney Astrid silk-crepe gown, at net-a-porter.com.

Carmela lilac dress, at catwalkconnection.com.

CC needs!

What are you loving these days, darlings?

Do any of these pretty pieces catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

Cool Coloring Book Giveaway!

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to contemporary artist Shantell Martin, whose beautiful book comes out today! Wave: A Journey Through the Sea of Imagination for the Adventurous Colorist is a beautifully illustrated continuous nine-foot panel featuring an ever-changing whimsical illustration inspired by Japanese horizontal narrative scrolls.

Available for purchase at a amazon.com.

Fabulous news, darlings:

CC has one of these amazingly illustrated Shantell Martin coloring books to give away to one lucky Couture Carrie reader!

See more at shantellmartin.com and follow the author on Twitter @shantell_martin.

Five Day Giveaway:

To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post!

Limit one entry per blogger. Open to U.S. Residents.

Good luck, darlings!

xoxox,

CC