CC Loves...

Darlings, happy Halloween! CC's selections here are so chic, it's spooky!

EP Jewels Iced Jumbo Letter Necklace in CZ and 14k gold plated sterling silver.
Fantastic founder story: Evangelina Petrakis launched her label in 2021 at just 17 years old, one month before she graduated high school! Like many students during the pandemic, Evangelina turned to social media as a creative outlet and quickly gained popularity with her fashion-focused style haul videos. She noticed her audience specifically taking an interest in her jewelry so she decided to parlay her childhood love of jewelry into her own brand, creating and marketing her own pieces under the name EP Jewels. Bravo!

 Sidney Garber Scribble 18k yellow gold diamond ring, at modaoperandi.com.

Tiffany HardWear medium link bracelet in rose gold with diamonds, at tiffany.com.

Graziela 18k yellow gold diamond Bahia bangle bracelet, at modaoperandi.com.

Saint Laurent Aston boot, at fwrd.com.

Magda Butrym  rosette-detailed mini skirt, at modaoperandi.com.

Atlein open back ruched mini dress, at atlein.com.

Oscar de la Renta scalloped sequin mini dress, at modaoperandi.com

Costarellos Cloelia floral-appliqued guipure lace midi dress, at modaoperandi.com.

Zuhair Murad sleeveless V-neck sheer embroidered gown, at modaoperandi.com.

Atelier Prabal Gurung Carrie Point d'esprit Gown, at modaoperandi.com.

 Harithand Hibiscus silk-crepe georgette gown, at modaoperandi.com.

Marmar Halim side tail pleated tulle gown, at modaoperandi.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you 🧡?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Celeb Fave ASLAN World

Darlings, CC is super excited to introduce you to ASLAN World, celebrity favorite designer striving to connect dream and fantasy in the everyday world! Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) carried an edgy, chic Industrial Bag from ASLAN World at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. What an incredible foil for her sultry, sheer gown! 

Photos via Jessica Carmona of RK Communications. Thanks, Jess!

All items below via aslan.world.

Aslan Chainmail Glove.

Aslan Pierced Bubble Letter Rings, available A to Z!

Aslan Pierced Camo Hat.

Aslan Signature Pierced Belt and Buckle Set.

Below, luscious looks from Aslan World's Fall 2023 Lookbook!

Darlings, any faves in this post?

 Be sure to follow @aslan.world_ on Instagram so you can up with all the fabulousness!
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 Interview with Sotheby's Jewelry Expert Tiffany Dubin!

Darlings, CC is super excited to introduce you to Tiffany Dubin, Senior Business Development Executive at Sotheby's auction house in New York! Ms. Dubin, an art and jewelry expert, recently curated (with London gallery owner Louisa Guinness) a pop-up exhibition of art-inspired jewelry. "Sculpture to Wear" will be on view at Sotheby's East Hampton from August 3 through August 28, 2021. If you can't make it out to the Hamptons to see the show, not to worry! CC had the incredible opportunity to interview Ms. Dubin. Please see my queries and her brilliant responses below!

Favorite Artist: Gustav Klimt the Austrian Symbolist painter however I love everything from that era.

Klimt, Portrait of Baroness Elisabeth Bachoven Echt, c. 1914.

Favorite piece from Sculpture to Wear

The William Copley’s  necklace with the naked girls running around.  I was introduced to Copley’s a few years back through an exhibit Adam Lindeman curated a few years back and was struck by his American Pop Art sensibility mixed with Surrealist humor and riffing sexuality. 

The necklace he made for Louisa Guinness shows his high style, with ten of his cartoonish figures suspended from a circular link chain.  This is an object that can be played with and manipulated in various ways. I think this is the absolute expression of the artist’s DNA.  However I am also obsessed with the Man Ray lips based on his 1936 surrealist painting.  The surrealists believed in the concept of the devouring woman... Well I would like to devour that necklace! 

 

How does your current career differ from what you envisioned doing when you were at Georgetown?

When I was at Georgetown I studied Eastern European affairs and thought I was going into the diplomatic corp. I had visions of being Keri Russell on The Americans.  Instead I am an art world version of a character in “Call my Agent” keeping clients happy and business afloat. 

As a former boutique owner (I miss Henri Bendel!), what are your go-to shops, online and/or brick-and-mortar, for the most fabulous clothing and accessories?

My go to for this summer has been Reformation introduced to me by my daughter.  I love AmandaRossGirl, Soler in London, I still look for old favorites on eBay, theRealReal, obsessed with Live Auctioneers, Matches based out of London, Moda Operandi.  

Who is your favorite fashion designer, past or present? Which label do you currently wear most?

I have to say I dress in a bit of a hodgepodge of old YSL, old Valentino,  70s silk blouses, adapted vintage items I update to today with a superb dressmaker. 

I do have a Chanel ballet slipper habit but buy them on eBay. 

They are just super comfy to me.  

Cotton and grosgrain ballerinas, at chanel.com.

However my favorite designer of all time is not a fashion designer but a mind blowingly talented jewelry designer named Rene Biovin who ironically was related to Paul Poiret.  As a disco child from the 80’s I am obsessed with her version of disco jewelry in the 30’s and have managed to collect a few of her brooches since they have been a bit under the radar. 

Rene Biovin Art Deco necklace.

If you could visit only one museum or gallery for the rest of time, which one would you choose?

I think it would be a choice between the Louvre or placing myself at Peggy Guggenheim house/museum in Venice and having constant revolving artist shows come in and out every time there was a new biennale.  

If I did that I would probably channel the Marchesa Luisa de Casati and hold legendary soirées and look to spot today’s new Fortuny or Poiret. I agree with her; there is too much sameness in the world and one should be a work of art.

 

Of all the places you've lived or visited, which is/was your favorite? 

I am madly, deeply in love with Capri and my fantasy in life is to have a fabulous house in Capri where I could have constantly  revolving groups of friends who were artists, philosophers, writers, thinkers from all parts of life join me.

A big CC thank you to Ms. Dubin and to Ron Boling of Jonathan Marder + Co. in NYC for the intro!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... Lono Sneakers!

 Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to LONO, a sockless, stylish, sustainable sneaker that feels amazing while benefiting the environment! 

LONO uses eco-conscious materials such as tree fiber, bamboo, algae and castor beans to create a quick-drying, breathable and odor-resistant shoe that is super stylish!

You can read more about LONO and check out their Kickstarter campaign here. CC owns a prototype and can assure you that these sneaks are fabulously fashionable and super comfy! Plus, the insole is machine washable!

LONO sneakers come in an array of lovely hues and will be available for purchase in May of 2021. CC will circle back after the launch with the website and other details, darlings! Hope you will support the brand, as CC does!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... Ponyback Hats!

 Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Ponyback Hats, a chic and innovative collection of caps that let you style your hair as desired and keep you covered! A special thank you to Courtney at ChicExecs PR and Stacy, the company's founder, an entrepreneur and an active mother of 3 boys! 

Ponyback Hats are not only fashionable and comfortable, their patent-pending design is fabulously functional: a large magnetic opening at the back of the cap accommodates any hair style or type without the hassle and discomfort of velcro, buttons or snaps! 

CC absolutely adores these hats, which come in a variety of colors and sizes for both women and girls, available at ponybackhats.com. Be sure to follow @ponybackstyle on Instagram so you can keep up with this innovative brand!

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