Baller

Darlings, the etymology of "baller" is fantastic, via fashion and fitness! Early usage dates to the 17th century, referencing those partaking in formal dances (Oxford English Dictionary, 1668). Modern takes are twofold. The majority holds that baller derives from basketballer circa 1980. Others attribute the term to the description of cocaine dealers of 8 balls in the same era. Baller currently functions as both a noun, describing a person with vibrato or who's made it big, and as an adjective: "that move was baller!"

This post presents both literal and interpretive designs inspired by the titular term, carefully curated by CC for you, my Fellow Fashionistas!

Clueless, 1995

Ashna Mehta soccer ball bag bijoux in 14k white gold with diamonds, at modaoperandi.com.

Coach Eight Ball bag charm and keychain, at dillards.com.

 Balenciaga x NBA keychain and charm, in Balenciaga stores.

Isabel Marant IM3 leather wedge high-top sneakers, at isabelmarant.com.

Ashna Mehta white gold and diamond Basketball Hoop earrings, at modaoperandi.com.

Vacation Ball Boy candle, with notes of freshly uncanned tennis balls and courtside cucumber sandwiches,at kith.com.

Saint Laurent x Wilson tennis balls, at ysl.com.

Gucci golf ball and tees case, at gucci.com.

Judith Leiber Football Clutch, at thewebster.com.

Alaïa Sphere shoulder bag, at fwrd.com.

Hermès Succulent Sultan beach rackets, at hermes.com.

Giobagnara Billiard Case, at thewebster.com.

Louis Vuitton monogram billiard table and accoutrements, at louisvuitton.com.

Frame x Sotheby's cotton rugby shirt, at modaoperandi.com.

Alice + Olivia Willa silk shirt, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Burberry pleated check tennis mini skirt, at burberry.com.

Miu Miu x New Balance stretch technical jersey mini dress, at miumiu.com.

Miu Miu x New Balance stretch technical jersey mini dress, at miumiu.com.

Grease, 1978
Which of these baller beauties do you 🧡?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves...

Darlings, here are the little lovelies that have CC smitten on this sultry spring day:

 Sarah Eisman Studio Float Multi Ring in platinum with diamonds, at saraheismanstudio.com.

Yessayan 18k white gold mosaic baguette drop earrings, at modaoperandi.com.

Gucci Bombshell 120 embellished satin mules, at mytheresa.com.

Balenciaga Le 7 medium leather bowling bag, at modaoperandi.com.

Courrèges Vinyle Reedition jacket, at saksfifthavenue.com.

 Khaite Rolo draped plonge leather jacket, at modaoperandi.com.

 Alaïa suede trench coat, at modaoperandi.com.

Rosie Assoulin Simon Says Peak Drama cotton-grosgrain miniskirt, at modaoperandi.com.

 Thom Browne pleated cotton-blend tweed miniskirt, at mytheresa.com

 Conner lves Demi Couture silk tapestry skirt, at modaoperandi.com.

Givenchy Sliced mini dress in satin with cape, at givenchy.com.

 Balykina Azalea mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.

Balmain draped jersey dress, at modaoperandi.com.

Maticevski Flame column-dress, at modaoperandi.com.

Lanvin sleeveless knot gown, at modaoperandi.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you ❤?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves...

Darlings, happy new week! Here are the little lovelies that have CC smitten:

Tallin 18k white gold diamond-earrings, at modaoperandi.com.

Aquazzura Bisous 85 mule sandal, at fwrd.com.

McQueen fringe-embellished jewel clutch, at saksfifthavenue.com

Saint Laurent medium Mombasa Hobo Bag, at fwrd.com.

Givenchy Mini Pinch bag in cobalt blue leather, at givenchy.com.

Saint Laurent belted leather biker bustier, at modaoperandi.com.

 Thom Browne striped grosgrain tweed jacket, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Harithand draped double crepe jacket, at modaoperandi.com.

Tom Ford viscose maxi skirt, at fwrd.com.

Pucci jersey satin mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.

 Rabanne embellished floral mesh mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.

Miu Miu macramé apron dress, at miumiu.com.

 Balenciaga halter Balloon mini dress, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Etro floral paisley silk maxi dress, at modaoperandi.com.

Marmar Halim draped pleated metallic silk-georgette gown, at net-a-porter.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you ❤?
xoxox,
CC