CC Loves... Summer Fun!

Darlings, let's make this summer our best one yet! Here are a bunch of fun and fabulous ideas for living it up these next few months... Enjoy, and be sure to share your chic suggestions in the comments section!

Buy a luxe and lovely swimsuit that makes you feel amazing! 

Missoni Mare reversible metallic crochet-knit bikini, at mytheresa.com.

(Btw, if you are a bikini lover, be sure to visit CC's blog, Bikinis and Martinis)

Buy yourself (or someone you love) some beautiful blooms... Not just once, but once a week! 

Get dressed up, even if it's for no reason at all!

Get some beautiful beachy baubles.

Go somewhere you've never been before, even if it's a town in your home state!

(Here's a lovely lavender field in Aix en Provence, France.)

Have a posh picnic. 

No table required. Just a blanket, some tasty treats and wonderful wine, and a few of your buds.

Keep your mimosa or prosecco cold with Champagne ice cubes!

Try a new sport! CC is thinking paddleboard yoga... Or maybe waterskiiing!

Rainy day? Watch some old movies. CC recommends anything with Cary Grant.

Rock some seriously sweet oversize sunnies like these ones by Chloe!

See the Ab Fab movie!

Absolutely Fabulous is one of CC's absolute favorite shows, so she's super excited that there is a feature film coming out on July 22!

Splurge on some chic sandals.

 Alexandre Birman Bel snakeskin and leather lace-up sandals, at bergdorfgoodman.com.

Take a road trip, either solo or with a close friend or family member.

Visit a museum. It doesn't have to be the Met in NYC (pictured here). 

CC is thinking of going to the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT!

Which of these ideas are you loving, darlings?

What fun summer activities are you up to?

xoxox,

CC

P.S. Photos via Pinterest except where noted.

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

Picnic Chic

In preparation for the holiday weekend, CC has prepared a delectable post aimed at outfitting her Fellow Fashionistas in the most fabulous picnic finery. Enjoy, darlings!
First, you’ll need a cozy blanket or two. Why not opt for a Missoni beach towel? Available at barneys.com.
Naturally, you’ll need a picnic basket. This set is from amazon.com.
Now for the nums! In addition to a crusty baguette or two, a Granny Smith apple and some red grapes, you’ll need this delectable Redwood Hill Farm Cheese Collection from williams-sonoma.com.
A must for any picnic? A delicious wine that’s also a conversation piece: Bitch Grenache, at klwines.com.
Surely we won’t pour our robust red into a plastic cup! Perish the thought! Bring those Riedel glasses and keep them from tipping with these genius Picnic Plus wine glass holders, at digitalfotoclub.com.
Of course, you’ll need the perfect outfit, complete with a full-skirted frock. Unique Vintage dress at unique-vintage.com.
Complement that breezy dress with a pair of heels that won’t dig into the grass. Donna Karan plaid fabric cork wedge sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Just in case it gets a tad chilly, you’ll need a proper cardi: Fiore cotton cardigan, at jcrew.com.
Along with your SPF, you’ll need some protection from those UV rays in the form of a wide-brimmed topper. Try this Eugenia Kim Honey sunhat.
To keep yourselves entertained: Some fun games! CC is hooked on Rummy 500. Playing cards at bicyclecards.com.
Travel Backgammon Set, at barneys.com.
Don’t forget your camera! Canon PowerShot, at amazon.com.
Happy picnicking, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

P.S. Be sure to check out my guest post over at Fellow Fashionista Park and Vivianne!