Tuesday, December 2, 2008

DISCO STEW

CC is totally feeling the Studio 54 vibe, and it seems that Designers are as well! Practice your hustle and get unabashedly outfitted in sequins – perfect for those upcoming holiday galas!
At right: Sasha gets discolicious. Photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista FashionAdaptation.
Chanel
Emilio Pucci; this and next via nymag.com
Left: Carmen Marc Valvo
Right: Just Cavalli;
this and next 7 via style.com
Eley Kishimoto
Balenciaga
Colette Dinnigan
Yves Saint Laurent
Derek Lam
Doo Ri









Ralph Lauren

In the shops:
Eileen Shields Mimi Beatnik bootie. Go to shopbop.com.
This David & Young sequin beret comes in 6 different colors; $18 each at shopintuition.com.
Anya Hindmarch Disco box clutch; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Roberto Cavalli pink metallic suede clutch - faboo!
Hayden Harnett Tokyo clutch. Visit haydenharnett.com.
D&G patent clutch; this and next pictured via elle.com.
Wunderkind sunglasses
Miu Miu pailette peep toe, currently on sale at barneys.com!
Costume Department Purple Reign leggings, at costumedept.com.
Forever 21 silver High Shine leggings
What Comes Around Goes Around Zanzibar scarf, at shopbop.com
Miu Miu tri-color oversize pailette bomber jacket, at net-a-porter.com.
Gryphon silver sequin jacket, available at Nordstrom; photo via nytimes.com.
Deal of the Day: This Delia*s Serena black sequin 4-pocket mini skirt is just $38.50 at delias.com!
Stella McCartney silk sequined dress, at net-a-porter.com.
LaROK patchwork mini dress. Visit shopbop.com.
Cocoa sequin tank dress at, forever21.com.
Haute Hippie gold disc dress... the refined alternative to sequins. Go to ronherman.com
Arden B. shirred one-shoulder dress, at ardenb.com.
Sheri Bodell Virgo spaghetti strap party dress, at shopbop.com.
Last Look: CC covets this Hervé Léger sequin ombré bandage dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Will you be serving up some disco stew this holiday season?

CC can't wait to get sequined and shimmery in her black La Petite Salope mini pailette bustier!





Monday, December 1, 2008

I'd Rather Go Naked

Ah, the naked dress – nearly an urban legend by now, the runways prove that it DOES exist and is not entirely unapproachable. Accessorize and underpin appropriately and you won’t look like you walked out of a performance of “The Emperor’s New Clothes”!
Runway pictures courtesy style.com except where noted.
Right: Akris takes a tulle-overlay nude plunge.

Left: Alessandro DellAcqua – how fab are those boots?
Alexander McQueen
Chloé
Calvin Klein
Christian Dior
Elie Saab
Derek Lam
Giambattista Valli
Hermés
Hervé Léger, via nymag.com
Jasmine Di Milo
Jean Paul Gaultier
Lanvin

Paul & Joe, via nymag.com
Valentino
Sharon Wauchob, via vogue.fr
Miu Miu - strapless, pleated and belted, at right
Sonia Rykiel
Sophia Kokosalaki
Stella McCartney's off-the-shoulder sheath, at right
AnnSofie Back;
this and next 5 via nymag.com
Marios Schwab
Left: Ralph Lauren
Right: Vivienne Westwood
Jasper Conran
John Rocha
Marchesa Resort
Dolce & Gabbana
What to buy?
Diane von Furstenberg Jiwon metallic felt dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
Only Hearts Second Skin strapless slip
J. Crew silk taffeta Kate gown
Herve Leger Color Block Mini Bandage Dress. Visit ronherman.com.
Alberta Ferreti Grecian jersey dress. This and next four at net-a-porter.com.
Phillip Lim ribbon trim dress
Marc Jacobs organza layered skirt
Diane von Furstenberg Philippine blouse
Twenty8Twelve soft leather jacket, half off at asos.com.
Elie Tahari floral jacquard Natalia dress, for those with lovely mocha skin tones. Go to bluefly.com.
Deal of the Day: Interlock wrap dress, pictured at right and just $44 at americanapparel.net.
Can't handle nude clothing? Get accessorized instead!
Loeffler Randall Juliet bag, at shopbop.com.
Nook & Willow leather envelope clutch, at asos.com
CC loves this ombré washed wool scarf from J. Crew.
Dior croc-stamped peep toe, at eLuxury.com.
Left: Report Signature patent Ellis peep-toe booties, at bluefly.com.
Right: Loeffler Randall Penelope zip-back boot, at shopbop.com. CC loves! And nude shoes are ever-so-flattering, darlings!
Last Look: A truly nude dress by Giles; currently on sale at net-a-porter.com.
So get naked this Monday, darlings!