Gorgeous Gifts

Darlings, CC's holiday gift guide continues with ten haute items sure to dazzle and delight!

 For the glam gourmand: 12 Days of Caviar from The Caviar Company, at modaoperandi.com.

 For luxurious loafing: Saved NY Crimson and Clover cashmere blanket, at saved-ny.com.

 For gaming god(desse)s: Dolce & Gabbana Plexiglass Backgammon Set, at dolcegabbana.com.

For decor divas: PH 22 Question Mark table lamp, at modaoperandi.com.

For the haute hostess: Hermés wood cocktail trunk with Swift calfskin exterior, at hermes.com.

For your beautiful BFF: Givenchy Sliced Square GIVENCHY Tape leather ankle boots, at givenchy.com.

For Barbie babes: Supreme x Schott Hooded Shearling Bomber Jacket, at supreme.com.

For the glam goddess: Unsaid Paris Whirlwind diamond pavé and rose gold hoop earrings, at unsaid.com.

For your stylish sister: Etro shearling leather vest, at modaoperandi.com.

For him, her or you: Balenciaga large Rodeo handbag in light brown and dark brown bitonal used-effect calfskin and aged-silver hardware, at balenciaga.com.
Which of these luxe lovelies do you want 🎅 to bring you?
xoxox,
CC

CC's Summer Self-Care Spectacular!

Darlings, happy last week of May! Nourish mind and body with CC's summer self-care essentials:

Hello Sunday The Shimmer One SPF 45: this 100% mineral SPF 45 shimmer stick with Hyaluronic Acid provides head to toe protection & on-the-go, golden-hour glow. Doubles as a highlighter for face & body! 

Gitti Lip Glaze No. 02,  at gittibeauty.com.

Bubble Skincare Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40: this marvelous mineral formula protects skin from damaging UVA/UVB rays while adding a bronzy tint. It's non-greasy, non-comedogenic, and doesn’t leave chalky white cast on skin. Moreover, it’s tinted with a beautiful bronze glow that blurs and perfects skin’s appearance.

 Dr. BRANDT Microdermabrasion Body Exfoliator, inspired by in-office microdermabrasion, features 95% natural origin ingredients. This lightweight, peppermint-scented cream removes dead surface skin cells, improves the look of bumps and rough patches, polishes, smoothes and moisturizes for glowing, baby-soft skin!

Marvis Whitening Mint Toothpaste, with a sharp taste of cool mint for a pleasant and lasting freshness, helps remove plaque while gently whitening teeth, for a bright, beautiful, splendid summer smile!  

Timeline Mitopure Gummies support cellular health by helping remove damaged mitochondria and waste (a process called mitophagy) and creating new, healthy mitochondria, improving the cell’s ability to produce energy, which translates to the body feeling stronger and more energized. It’s the only supplement clinically shown to reactivate this essential biological pathway!

Dumpling Daughter Sichuan Sesame Soy Sauce marries the rich taste of toasted sesame with tongue-numbing Sichuan peppercorn and savory soy sauce. The ultimate addition to any dish—whether drizzling over dumplings, stirring into noodles, or using as a marinade. Get ready to make it your new pantry staple!

Care-e-On En Route Hoodie, your everyday essential for breezy summer nights and chilly flights! Made from 100% recycled cotton.

Make your hoodie haute with The Ends, unique accessories that elevate the simple drawstring with next level personalization and panache! This fresh category in fashion makes loungewear feel intentional and expressive: choose from an abundance of chic charms to adorn the strings of your hoodies or sneakers. See below!

The Ends Evil Eye Charm, jewelry for your drawstrings, laces and more!
Which of these awesome items will you add to your summer self-care routine?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Chic Self-Care!

Darlings, happy new week! Here are CC's current self-care essentials:

Care-e-on Layover Lip Mask, the perfect travel companion for epic journeys, long layovers, and impromptu trips! This luxe lippie delivers instant hydration with a beautiful blend of shea butter and moringa seed oil, and a refreshing yuzu flavor for nourished lips, wherever life takes you!

 Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Soft Pink, at fwrd.com.

Bioré Nose & Face Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, the original and best blackhead remover!

 Cantu Weightless Protect & Shine Gloss, ideal for taming wavy, curly or unruly tresses!

 Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Floral Shimmering Dry Oil for body and hair, at revolve.com.

The Dumpling Daughter Cookbook, launched in 2022 by DD founder Nadia Liu Spellman and her celebrity chef mom - packed with heirloom recipes for foodies like CC to create at home! 
Which of these awesome items will you be adding to your self-care routine?
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 Loves... Creature Comforts!

Darlings, as daylight hours dwindle, shore up your defenses with CC's creature comforts! 

Seat backs and tray tables upright for airplane awesomeness:
care.ē.on Build Your Own Kit. Choose any 4:
Cleared for Take-Off Hand Sanitizer
In the Clouds Facial Mist
Hydroboost Highdrating Pads
Flying Highdration Mask
 Vegan Voyage Luggage Tag - Green or Tan

Frolic safely in the sun, even in chilly winter months with Hello Sunday The Shimmer One SPF 45 mineral glow. Compact and mess-free, this highlighter is packed with moisture-rich sunflower wax, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and soothing Vitamin E to seal in moisture and smooth the look of skin and give you a gorgeous glow!

Build your empire! Meet CEO and Founder of Dumpling Daughter, Nadia Liu Spellman! Inspired by her parents' Boston restaurant and her mother's amazing meals, Nadia launched her own business, both online and in stores throughout Massachusetts.

 Nosh on comfort cuisine: Dumpling Daughter The Cookbook
Which of these awesome ideas do you ❤?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Summer Wellness!

Darlings, happy June! Here are the beauty and health items that CC loves at the moment:

Tom Ford Soleil Lip Blush, a shade-shifting balm that provides a personalized pink pout, at tomfordbeauty.com.

C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve Tin No. 012, for cuticle and lip care, at bigelowchemists.com.

Derma-E Microdermabrasion Scrub, perfect for exfoliating skin before applying self-tanner, at Whole Foods or dermae.com.

Hermès Beauty Le Voyageur Brush, at modaoperandi.com.

Wild Zora gluten-free, paleo-friendly meals and snacks like CC's fave quinoa bowls, all organic, high in protein, non-GMO, and made with sustainable ingredients!
Which of these little lovelies catch your eye?
xoxox,
CC

CC's Summer Loves...

Darlings, it's nearly summertime, so CC thought she'd share some of her summer loves with you!

Barre... so amazing for sculpting hips, glutes and thighs. Getting that body bikini ready, darlings!

Also, sometimes it's too hot to run outside (another of CC's preferred forms of exercise), so it's nice to be able to take in some AC and get a wonderful workout. CC is teaching barre now, too :)

Beautiful Bronze Skin (sans sun). 

CC adores this Michael Kors Permanent Vacation Hydrating Bronze Gel Creme.

Chic crop tops. This one is by Louis Vuitton... total covet.

Perfect way to show off those toned, taut, tan abs, darlings!

Coconut water ~ so fab for hydrating after a workout, or just staying cool on a steamy day.

Cool Cocktails like this grapefruit and mint mojito... so delicious and refreshing for summertime.

Fabulous Fresh Flowers. Such a lovely SS treat!

Marvelous Monokinis like this one from Charlie by Matthew Zink that CC just snapped up on sale!

So worth the random tan lines lol.

Posh Picnics...

CC is thinking crisp white wine, baguettes with brie and prosciutto, and good company!

Seaside Escapes, particularly when boats are involved! CC is heading down to North Carolina with her family in August. What are your vacation plans for the summer, darlings?

Soft serve vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles.

Forget froyo! CC likes the real deal ;)

What are your summer loves, darlings?

How do you celebrate the season?

xoxox,

CC

If Money Were No Object...

Darlings, if you had unlimited funds, how would you use them?

Here's what CC would buy/do if money were no object!

Regular jaunts to NYC.

A chartered sail in the Caribbean.

A divinely decadent dinner out once a week.

A two week vacation in the Maldives.

An awesome Audi A4 convertible.

Designer Duds! 

Balmain stitched wool-paneled leather mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Luxurious lingerie like this Bordelle Angela dress, at bordelle.co.uk.

My Yoga Teacher Certification from Kripalu.

A week at Canyon Ranch in Miami Beach, once a year.

Some luxe luggage.

The services of a custom tailor to alter everything in my wardrobe so that it fits perfectly.

Darlings, what would you splurge on if you had the means?

Consider yourselves tagged!

xoxox,

CC