Long on Patterns, Part I

Darlings, consider a patterned maxi dress for spring! Runway coverage via style.com. Aquilano.Rimondi Barbara Tfank Blumarine Carlos Miele Elie Saab Emilio Pucci Erdem Halston Isaac Mizrahi Issa Julien Macdonald Just Cavalli Kenzo Which print do you prefer? But remember maxi dresses aren’t only for the stick thin. At plus size retailers such as One Stop Plus, they stock dresses in sizes 14-40. xoxox, CC P.S. Be sure to pop over to CC's other blog, CC Loves..., for a fabulous $100 Shopbop.com Gift Certificate Giveaway!

The Wedding Salon Event Tickets Giveaway!

Fabulous news, darlings! CC and The Wedding Salon have ten (10) tickets to this fabulous NYC event on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 to give away to ten (10) lucky CC readers! To enter, let CC know in the comments section of this post that you will be in New York City on the day of this event. The first ten commenters will win FREE tickets to this amazing bridal event! For a wedding, it's important to look your best. Very.co.uk has a great collection of dazzling party dresses for those special occasions.

xoxox,

CC

Sexy Lingerie

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to the absolutely alluring Baci collection of lingerie. Baci is revolutionizing the lingerie industry with lofty goals like “providing the most beautifully designed high-quality and best presented lingerie for the lowest price so that every woman in the world has the chance to experience affordable luxury.” And they’re doing it by getting direct feedback from their customers to make the best product they can at a price that is affordable to all women. Most designs are fully and easily adjustable for the best look and fit that accentuates your body the way you want. CC loves! Pink Leopard Booty Short Set. Zebra Pink Lace and Mesh Teddy. Pink Corset Style Fishnet Pantyhose. Sexy Schoolgirl Costume. So fun! Darlings, isn’t it time to buy some Baci lingerie?

xoxox,

CC

Architectural Inspiration: Peachy Keen

Architectural inspiration via elledecor.com.

Richard Nicoll Shirt one-shoulder cotton dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Lanvin Sac Oulouette satin clutch.

Elizabeth and James Margo lace up platform pumps; this and next at shopbop.com.

Citrine by the Stones tassel rosary earrings.

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

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves…

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now… This Brittany DeShields dress. This Helmut Lang asymmetrical dress, at shopbop.com. This Lotta Stensson draped jersey maxi dress, at net-a-porter.com. This Rachel Pally Newport dress, at shopbop.com. These customized thigh highs from StockinGirl.com. CC just received her “Carrie” stockings and they are truly fabulous! This Cloth Magpie Canteeni bag. So beautifully made and unique! These feathered Heel Condoms. Such a fabulous invention, darlings! Just slip them over your heel and go for a fun embellishment! This Kiss Precision Eyelash Curler from beautyonlinesupply.com. Just as good as Shu Uemura for a fraction of the price! What are you currently smitten with? xoxox,

CC

Awesome Asymmetric Gowns

Darlings, these one-shoulder wonders have CC swooning!

Runway coverage via style.com. Badgley Mischka Bibhu Mohapatra Carlos Miele Christian Siriano Douglas Hannant Halston Marchesa Naeem Khan Roksanda Ilincic Sophie Theallet Temperley London Which gown grabs you? xoxox,

CC

Divine Dresses & Basic Boutique Giveaway!

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Basic Boutique, a fabulous online shop carrying stunning clothing and accessories by some of CC's favorite designers, including Halston Heritage, Lauren Merkin, Alexander Wang, Rachel Pally, Loeffler Randall, Vena Cava, and Madison Marcus!

Parker triangle bead dress. This and others at basicboutique.com.

Myne Brook dress.

Halston Heritage cowl neck dress.

Madison Marcus Awakening dress.

Rachel Pally Emmyloo dress.

Halston Heritage strapless ruffle dress.

Vena Cava Fiberworks dress.

Velvet Shanna dress.

Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Basic Boutique have one of these gorgeous purple asymmetric dresses (a $129 value!) to give away to a lucky CC reader. We have sizes P, S & M.

One Week Contest: To enter, simply follow these rules:

- For one (1) entry, follow Basic Boutique on Twitter.

- For one (1) entry, like Basic Boutique on Facebook.

For each option, leave a separate comment telling CC how you have entered.

Open to U.S. and Canadian residents.

Good luck, darlings!

xoxox,

CC