Architectural Inspiration: Haute Antlers

Architectural inspiration via Pinterest.

Protagonist draped hammered-charmeuse dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Aquazzura Amazon lace-up suede sandals, at net-a-porter.com.

Jen Hansen Righteousness Ring, at jenhansen.com.

Gucci Sylvie medium chain-embellished appliqued leather tote, at net-a-porter.com.

Darlings, what do you think of this chic space and the look it inspired?

xoxox,

CC

Architectural Inspiration: Marvelous Minimalism

Architectural inspiration via Pinterest.

Helmut Lang lace-trimmed satin midi dress; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.

 Jimmy Choo Heat suede and elaphe ankle boots.

Chan Luu crytsal-embellished metallic lace choker.

Maison Margiela 5AC baby leather tote.

Darlings, what do you think of this spare space and the look it inspired?

xoxox,

CC

Delish Delicates

Anyone planning to be a Freudian Slip for Halloween (a la Meg Ryan in D.O.A.)?
For starters: A Blumarine silk dress on the runway (right) and paired with bespoke Strumpet & Pink briefs in a scandalous W editorial spread (left).
CC covets Jenny Packham's luscious lavender-rose mini dress.
This and previous runway photo via nymag.com. Other runway pics courtesy style.com except where noted.
A.F. Vandevorst lingerie look – It’s a tad raunchy but CC adores it!
Christopher Kane - sweet and sheer, yet wearable!
Antonio Berardi - helloooooo, LWD!
Antonio Marras, via nymag.com

Brazen Bustiers and Corseted Frocks
Matthew Williamson
At right: January Jones in Dolce & Gabbana, via nytimes.com.
Christian Dior black bustier
Christian Lacroix white bustier
Left: Lovely laces on a nude bustier dress at Dolce & Gabbana

Right: DSquared2's lingerie look

A.F. Vandevorst - CC loves this cheeky layering!
Ingwa Melero taupe charmeuse Sofia dress chickdowntown.com - CC is in loooooove!
Princesse Tam Tam plaid suspender basque, at asos.com.
Black Halo bustier dress, at chickdowntown.com

Rebecca Taylor Rosie floral bra cup cami dress. This and next 2 at shopbop.com.

Right: Ports 1961 tulle-trimmed slip dress with underwire bustier detail at bodice.
Left: Pencey corset vest

Nightgown for day?
Paul Smith
Luisa Beccaria
La Perla

CC is enamored of this off-the-shoulder frock and the buttery accessories it's paired with!
Cacharel...

Petticoat as overlay rather than undergarment?
Jean Paul Gaultier's precocious pink

Right: Haute Hippie mesh squares tank dress, at shopbop.com.

Left: Diane von Furstenberg teal silk slipdress with black lace trim, at barneys.com.

Would you wear this one out for cocktails, or kee it in the beaudoir?

At left: Dolce & Gabbana sheer black baby doll.

At right: Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti lace detail silk dress. Both at net-a-porter.com.

Animal instinct? A classic, at right: Dolce & Gabbana's Eva leopard chemise, at Bergdorf Goodman.

Query: Do these remind anyone of the Friends episode in which Rachel wore a nightgown to dinner with her boyfriend’s parents? CC can barely tell whether these frothy filaments are slips or dresses!
Bodacious Bras
Runway inspiration: Prada

CC adooooores a pretty bra that can be "exposed", SATC-style!
Deals of the Day: Forever 21 aqua ruffled mesh bandeau (right) and pinstripe corset bra (above).

Stella McCartney bra and slip, featured in vmagazine.com (left)and Mona Blinking floral bra (right, at net-a-porter.com).

So tell me, darlings, who are your favorite lingerie purveyors?