Passionately Pink (and Red)!

Darlings, celebrate Galentine's Day in style with CC's preferred pink and red picks!

Gucci 402 Vantine Fuchsia Rouge De Beauté Brillant, at gucci.com.

Sybarite 18k white gold Cherry Red Heart Mono Balloon earring, at modaoperandi.com.

 Balenciaga Minnie Earrings, at fwrd.com.

Valentino Studdy 100mm kidskin pumps, at saksfifthavenue.com.

 Loewe Ballet Runner 2.0 suede and mesh high top sneakers, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Casekoo Magic Stand case in Matte Hot Pink for iPhone 16, 16  Pro and 16 Pro Max. CC absolutely loves this case, which has a pop-out stand, for videoing her fitness classes!

Ferragamo large Hug handbag in Flame Red, at ferragamo.com.

Givenchy Medium The Snatch bag in Equestrian Red grained leather, at givenchy.com.

Miu Miu crystal and sequin-embellished cady mini skirt, at modaoperandi.com.

Balmain checked cotton and wool-blend tweed blazer, at mytheresa.com.

Rosie Assoulin shield bow tie gown, at modaoperandi.com.

Leo Lin Isabelle Dress, at fwrd.com.

 Monique Lhuillier French tulle ball gown, at modaoperandi.com.

Illusions of Trust by Jeffrey S. Stephens: bestselling author Jeffrey S. Stephens introduces a cast of compelling characters in his new legal thriller Illusions of Trust, drawing directly from the personalities he encountered during decades of legal practice. Mr. Stephens adeptly explores the people behind corruption - the charm, ego and moral shortcuts that allow power to metastasize into violence.
Which of CC's selections do you ❤?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Dumpling Daughter!

Darlings, happy Lunar New Year! It's a time for regeneration, reinvention, positivity, and delicious delights! CC is proud to feature female entrepreneur Nadia Liu Spellman, founder of Dumpling Daughter. Nadia created her restaurants and online shop as an ode to the Chinese restaurant her parents opened in the1980s.

Finding inspiration in her mom’s home cooking and family recipes, Ms. Liu Spellman prides herself in offering authentic Chinese flavors, crafted with legacy, to everyone! 

Dumplings & Buns! Dumpling available in Chicken and Cabbage, Pork and Chive, or Classic Vegan Vegetable; Buns available in Roasted Pork or Vegetable. Enjoy steamed or pan seared!

The Cookbook! The recipe that started it all needed to not only be written down but shared with all who craved it! Nadia launched her cookbook with her mother, celebrity chef, Sally Ling in 2022, The Dumpling Daughter Cookbook: Heirloom recipes from our restaurants and home kitchens.
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration! Dumpling Daughter is gifting 300 lucky red envelopes at three restaurant locations, beginning 1/29/25! The first 100 customers will receive a red envelope with filled with mystery prizes including:
- Free packages of dumplings
- Dumpling Daughter plushie toy
- Dumpling Daughter water bottle
- Dumpling Daughter keychain
- Dumpling Daughter signature knitted beanie
- Dumpling Daughter trucker hat
Which of these delicious delights will you be trying?
xoxox,
CC

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

Lovely Lingerie

Darlings, here are a few of CC's favorite boudoir-ready pieces... but don't feel you need to wear them just in the bedroom! CC loves a sultry lingerie-inspired look for evening! For instance: layer a beautiful bustier or bra under a sheer blouse or structured blazer. 

Be sure to read to the end, where CC reviews a chic and sexy guide to boudoir posing!

 Lug Von Siga ruffled striped cotton-poplin bralette; this and next at matchesfashion.com.

Lug Von Siga side-tie stripe-print cotton briefs.

 Dodo Bar Or ribbed-knit bralette, at mytheresa.com.

 Fleur du Mal Orchid embroidered boned bralette, thong and garter belt, at fleurdumal.com.

Mach & Mach satin corset top, at modaoperandi.com.

Kiki de Montparnasse lace inset balconette bra and thong, at kikidm.com.

Adam Selman Sport cutout buckle bra, at mytheresa.com.

Balmain jacquard bustier, at mytheresa.com.

Alexander McQueen lace bustier, at mytheresa.com.

Dion Lee ikat camo corset, at dionlee.com

Gucci GG tulle bodysuit, at mytheresa.com.

Kisskill Rozalia Slip, at kisskill.com.

 Morgan Lane Rosemarie Dress in Strawberry Hearts, at morgan-lane.com.

Carine Gilson lace-trimmed silk-satin slip dress, at matchesfashion.com.

 Bordelle Angela Dress, at bordelle.co.uk.

Darlings, get ready to strike a sexy pose, thanks to the professional guidance of noted fashion photographer Lindsay Alder! Introducing The Boudoir Posing Deck: 50 Poses for Photographers and Models, a full-color deck featuring 50 high-quality posing examples to help guide and inspire you to create the perfect boudoir session.

CC loves the expert tips and sultry photos in this chic set. Pick up a copy and give these pretty poses a try! Available for $30 USD at rockynook.com. Be sure to follow the photographer on Instagram @lindsayadler_photo and keep up with all the gorgeousness!

Stay sexy, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

Gorgeous Gifts

Happy holidays, darlings! CC's gift guide this year is short but chic, with lovely and luxurious items for your fashionable friends and family members. Enjoy, and make merry!

Balenciaga Hourglass small top handle bag in bright red, at balenciaga.com.

Christian Dior playing card dishes, at modaoperandi.com.

Fendi leather and striped canvas box, at matchesfashion.com.

Gucci Poker box, at modaoperandi.com.

Hermes tennis pill box, at modaoperandi.com.

Margaret Jewels one of a kind silver and 18k pink gold star spinel earrings, at modaoperandi.com.

Relections Copenhagen Budapest Cabinet, at modaoperandi.com.

Smythson Grosvenor Table Top Jewellery Box, at smythson.com.

The Impossible Collection of Bentley hardcover book with hand-stitched leather-bound case, at modaoperandi.com.

Tom Ford leather biker jacket, at tomford.com.

Darlings, which of these glamorous gifts would you love to give (or receive)?

xoxox,

CC