A Bolder Shoulder

Can you shoulder this trend, darlings?
At left: Christy Turlington Burns wearing Dolce & Gabbana in W. Runway photos via style.com except where otherwise credited.
Fashion Flashback: Vogue 1986; this and next courtesy nymag.com.
Rubin Singer
Nina Ricci
Gareth Pugh
Christian Lacroix
Emanuel Ungaro
Jean Paul Gaultier
Chloé
Elie Saab
Ellie Owen
Giambattista Valli
Lanvin
Louis Vuitton
Paul & Joe, via nymag.com
Requiem
Viktor & Rolf
Armani Privé Couture
Christian Lacroix Couture
Givenchy Couture
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

Miu Miu dress capped off (literally), in V Magazine.
Belle Sauvage digitally printed leather shoulder dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Balmain exaggerated shoulder purple lace top, at net-a-porter.com. CC adores!
Brian Reyes dress; this and next 2 at shopbop.com.
Brian Reyes Gaucho jacket
Thayer top
CLU pale pink puffed-sleeve tee, at shopbluegenes.com.
Doo.Ri asymmetric purple ruffle dress, at barneys.com.
Catherine Malandrino sage green party dress, at shopbop.com.
Balmain crystal-embellished canvas jacket, pictured via net-a-porter.com.
Last look courtesy Fellow Fashionista Dream and Fantasy.

CC adores this trend: it lends itself to a defined waistline, creating womanly curves and accentuating the neckline and décolletage. Have fun emboldening those shoulders, darlings!

xoxox,
CC

Dope on a Rope!

Ahoy, maties! Rope is lasso-ing fashionistas from coast to coast!
First photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Songy of C’est Si Belle. Runway photos via nymag.com.
Michael Kors
Tommy Hilfiger
TIED & True Accessories: Runway inspiration, via style.com: Marc Jacobs
Rope necklace, at pixiemarket.com.
Fenton rope and crystal bracelet at Barneys New York; pictured via teenvogue,com.
Malin Collection Cairo jute belt, at aplusrstore.com.
Kimchi Blue leather rope belt. Go to urbanoutfitters.com.
Bally twisted rope belt. Visit net-a-porter.com.
Splurge: Balenciaga Arena giant rope duffle, at barneys.com.
Steal: Nautical stripes hobo, $14.80 at forever21.com.
Jimmy Choo rope high heel sandal, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Celine Riviera wedge espadrilles, at net-a-porter.com.
L.A.M.B. Trianna lace-up sandal. Visit shopbop.com.
Attire that will make you want to TIE one on!
Matthew Williamson rope tie bikini; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Tory Burch Rini canvas short with rope belt. Visit toryburch.com.
Rope pattern cardi, at forever21.com.
Celine rope detail tank; this and next 3 at net-a-porter.com.
Zimmerman Mckenzies cotton dress
3.1 Phillip Lim anchor tank dress
Diane Von Furstenberg rope halter silk blend gown – divine!

Are you dope on a rope or a frayed knot??? Please pardon the silly puns!

xoxox,
CC

Quilty as Charged

Chanel’s classic 2.55 is just one of myriad options, darlings! And quilted handbags are no longer reserved for cooler weather . . .
Just check out the
Marc Jacobs runway inspiration: first two via style.com; third via nymag.com.
Gossip Girl, via gossipgirlinsider.com.

J. Crew quilted patent leather Quincy hobo, at jcrew.com.
Old Navy quilted hobo. Visit oldnavy.com.
Marc Jacobs Classic Stam, at harveynichols.com.
Roccobarocco top handle bag; pictured via elle.com.
Quilted Preppy duffel, at fredflare.com.
Un Apres Midi De Chien Diana bag, at winknyc.com.
Ann Taylor Loft quilted patent tote. Go to anntaylorloft.com.
Tory Burch laminated Betty Tote. Visit shopbop.com.
Jessica Simpson quilted croc-embossed clutches, at victoriassecret.com.
Gold quilted leather clutch, at libastyle.com.
Chanel quilted wristlet [how freakin cute is it?]; this and next three available at bluefly.com.
Balenciaga cognac goatskin Matelasse bag.
Christian Dior tote.
Yves Saint Laurent praline croc quilted Tribute tote.
Miu Miu violet Matellase tote; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Marc Jacobs The Single evening bag.
Last look: Marc Jacobs Robert Lesley leather tote – a fabulous investment piece!

Go on a quilt trip, darlings!

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xoxox,
CC