Cool Cuffs

Editorial Inspiration: In Style May 2017, featuring Karlie Kloss wearing Manuel Albarran jewelry.

So fierce and fabulous, darlings!

And, CC's shopping suggestions:

Alexis Bittar Liquid Armor cuff bracelet, at shopbop.com.

Aurelie Bidermann lace rose gold-plated cuff, at net-a-porter.com.

Buccellati Macri 18-karat gold diamond bracelet, at net-a-porter.com.

Erickson Beamon Awaken gold-plated faux pearl and Swarovski crystal cuff, at net-a-porter.com.

Isabel Marant geometric-embellished double-band cuff, at matchesfashion.com.

Loewe gold-plated cuff, at net-a-porter.com.

Marc Deloche Giraffe cuff, at marc-deloche.com.

Marte Frisnes Raquel gold-plated tassel cuff, at matchesfashion.com.

Oscar de le Renta lace cuff bracelet, at shopbop.com.

Regine Chevallier Gold Spiral Cuff, at reginechevallier.com.

Saint Laurent Monogram cuff, at mytheresa.com.

Sylvia Toledano Massai small gold-plated cuff, at matchesfashion.com.

Tom Ford fringed suede cuff, at mytheresa.com.

Vojd Studios glass cage cuff, at vojdstudios.com.

CC Loves…

Here’s what CC is loving right now, darlings!
This Christopher Drummond Beauty Creamy Lipstain. Divine!
This Blythe chair, at anthropologie.com.
This What Katie Did Sophia satin corset, at fairefroufrou.com, CC’s favorite lingerie shop!
These Fräulein Kink cuffs, at frauleinkink.com.
These By Malene Birger Renus studded gloves, at shopbop.com.
This Isabel Marant Gia silk-blend brocade dress, at net-a-porter.com.
This Friend of Mine Wylder dress, at shopbop.com.

This Lap of Luxury Designs custom knit cap.

What are you currently coveting, darlings?
xoxox,
CC

Fashionably Restrained

Whip me, beat me, make me write bad checks!
Fashion’s naughty side is no longer behind closed doors, darlings! Brace yourselves for some stylish S&M. From chains and straps to cuffs and ties, the runways were positively littered with bondage gear. The most shocking part? This trend is (nearly) inoffensive. Indeed, CC finds most of these looks entirely wearable! So fear not, my prudish protégées, you will find something to love here that won’t require a spanking. At top left, Aminaka Wilmont's leather-wrapped legs provide a devilish counterpoint to the angelic pale shift.At right, Vivienne Westwood’s thigh-high "sandals" were left purposely undone, leaving leather straps flapping in the runway breeze. First photo via nymag.com. Other runway pictures via style.com.

Salvatore Ferragamo
Marios Schwab
At Alberta Ferretti and Dsquared2, the black double cuff toughened up some silky styles.
Balmain
Maison Martin Margiela (Note: Do NOT wear this to the office.)
Even the hautest houses got in on the action: At Christian Dior, a studded collar on a tiered yellow chiffon dress.

Chanel's fingerless black leather gloves and copious chains gave traditional bouclé suits an edge.

Footwear fetish? The runway offers a dizzying array of shoe porn:

Alexander McQueen's spat-effect sandals are punctuated by a squiggly, sculptural metal heel!
Thakoon’s croc and elastic ankle cuff stilettos, at right.
Jil Sander’s shackled leather platforms
Celebs love the look! At right, Heather Graham (is she not GORgeous?) in a decidedly dominatrix-inspired dress. Photo via Glamour UK.
Even dolls wear leather and fishnets! "Sultry Barbie"

Photo courtesy thesun.co.uk.

Care for a Cuff?
These brightly colored handcuffs can be found at hiattthompson.com.

Lingerie powerhouse Kiki de Montparnasse offers a splendid variety of playful accessories . . . but be forewarned: this site is NSFW!

Left: Christian Lacroix embellished acrylic cuff. If you can swing it, buy 2 and wear one on each wrist!

Right: Miu Miu jeweled satin cuff.

Both at net-a-porter.com.
Landver studded gold bracelet; visit landver.com.
Alexis Bittar studded Lucite cuff, at net-a-porter.com.
Martin Margiela leather bracelet. Go to aloharag.com.
Sergio Rossi gray knee high suede boot with metal cuff, at net-a-porter.com.

Barbara Bui posted ankle strap hidden platform pump, at shopbop.com.

Emilio Pucci mid-calf black leather boot with tonal patent straps, at Bergdorf Goodman.

Even if these styles aren't your preferred everyday fare, you might get some Halloween inspiration... right, darlings?

THAT'S TOUGH!

It's official: fashion is a bully. From Carrie's S&M-esque Dior sandals, ubiquitous in the SATC movie, to studded cuffs and shoulder-padded jackets, the current trend is FIERCE!

Photo above from the New York Times Pulse online: Rodarte cat-claw gloves, $500 at Colette in Paris and Dover Street Market in London. Mara Hoffman hand-crocheted cover-up, $400 by special order, (212) 505-3020. Bernhard Willhelm by Linda Farrow sunglasses, $150 at Oak. Peaked-shoulder jacket, $1,395 at Maison Martin Margiela. Givenchy gladiator boots, $950 at Edon Manor. Padded silk radzimir top, $3,250, and lace-up pants, $2,975, at Balenciaga.

At upper left: Alessandro Dell'Acqua moiré stiletto with PVC, patent leather and astrakhan detail.

At right: Yves Saint Laurent steel bracelet. Note: best when worn in pairs - one on each wrist, a la Wonder Woman!

Photo credits: Fall 2008 accessories via style.com.

Below: Bliss Lau "cape" of chains, laminated leather and solid brass plated gunmetal. Yikes! To get it, go to http://www.blisslau.com/shop/index.php?id=64