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

Sporty Chic

Darlings, as a fashionista and fitness instructor, CC's totally attuned to pretty pieces that bridge the divide between these 2 divine disciplines. Hope these items amuse and inspire you!

Roberto Coin Tiny Treasure 18k gold and diamond pendant necklace, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Louis Vuitton ball pochette Clés key chain pouch, at louisvuitton.com.

Saint Laurent resin surfboard, at ysl.com.

Staud Surfboard leather clutch, at fwrd.com.

 Monse suede shoulder bag, at fwrd.com.

Judith Leiber Arm Candy dumbbell clutch, at modaoperandi.com.

Gucci leather-trimmed GG Supreme Tender canvas tennis ball case, at gucci.com.

Kith for NY Yankees tote bag, at kith.com.

Jacquemus Les Tennis leather and polyurethane sneakers, at modaoperandi.com.

Bottega Veneta Eliot sneaker, at fwrd.com.

Saint Laurent Y Varsity Cap in gabardine, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Celine mirrored ski goggles, at net-a-porter.com.

Versace Greek Key sports bra, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Isabel Marant Barta cotton shorts, at modaoperandi.com.

Prada poplin and rush stitch mini skirt, at prada.com.

Balenciaga embroidered cropped hooded shell jacket, at net-a-porter.com.

New Balance x Miu Miu with Coco Gauff stretch technical jersey dress, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Bottega Veneta logo-embroidered tennis dress, at cettire.com.
Which of these sporty chic pieces do you 💜?
xoxox,
CC

Green Goddess

Darlings, go green or go home!

Runway inspiration: Erdem Resort 2027, via vogue.com.

 Suzanne Kalan Izzy Sideway Spiral 18kt gold earrings with emeralds and diamonds, at mytheresa.com.

Bottega Veneta Pudding rubber sandals, at modaoperandi.com.

Tom Ford ankle strap sandal, at fwrd.com.

Erdem printed East-West bloom-bag, at modaoperandi.com.

Loewe Mini Flamenco clutch, at loewe.com.

New Balance X Miu Miu with Coco Gauff stretch technical jersey pleated miniskirt, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Dries van Noten ruffled silk muslin maxi skirt, at mytheresa.com.

Martin Grant slim fit multi-pocket blazer, at modaoperandi.com.

 Givenchy silk-satin mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Sloane shirred cotton midi dress, at saksfifthavenue.com.

 Lela Rose faille scoop neck bubble dress, at modaoperandi.com.

16Arlington Aeta bandeau sequined gown, at saksfifthavenue.com.

 Vivienne Westwood Nova Camille satin corset gown, at mytheresa.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you ❤?
xoxox,
CC