Runway Report: Beautiful Bags

Darlings, CC's survey of the Spring 2026 collections kicks off with haute handbags! There were so many beautiful bags on the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris, CC's curated a trio of posts dedicated to cool clutches, terrific totes, handsome hobos, and chic satchels... here's Part I!

Photos via vogue.com.

Antonio Marras

Blumarine

Boss

Bottega Veneta

Bronx and Banco

Burberry

Chanel

Christian Dior

Coach

Dsquared2

Etro

Gucci

Khaite

Louis Vuitton

McQueen

Missoni

Monse

Mugler

Prada

Roksanda

Simone Rocha

Stella McCartney

The Attico

Tod's

Tory Burch

Victoria Beckham
Which of these beautiful bags do you ❤?
CC's smitten with the fab fringed pieces from Roksanda and Stella McCartney!
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves 11-Nil: Sporty Chic!

Darlings, high fashion meets high performance with 11-Nil! Founded by 4 female lifelong athletes & fashionistas who found sportswear was falling short of their high expectations, both on and off the court, these bold babes wanted more style, more confidence, and more function - so they created it! CC loves the attention to detail in this pretty pieces. Moreover, CC has road-tested a few and can attest to their comfort, beauty, and ability to perform during both sweat sessions and coffee dates! 

All items at 11-nil.com.

11-Nil London Low Zip Corset Dress in Ocean Shell - CC has in Lavender, as featured here. All 11-Nil dresses and skirts have built-in under shorts with ball (key/lip gloss) pockets!

11-Nil Milan Corset Jumpsuit in Black - CC's second piece from this chic sportswear purveyor. Note the cool contouring a thumb hole long sleeves!

11-Nil Tokyo Tank Dress in Real Red

11-Nil Rio Romper in Blue Navy

11-Nil Los Angeles Corset Dress in White: CC loves that it has thumb hole long sleeves and exterior side pockets!

11=Nil Paris Bubble Skirt in Cobalt Blue

11-Nil Rome Bubble Dress in Bubble Pink

11-Nil London Low-Zip Corset Dress in Wine

11-Nil Malibu Swim/Bodysuit in Cobalt Blue
Which of these awesome items will you buy?
Be sure to follow @11nilofficial so you can keep up with all the chic sportswear!
xoxox,
CC

CC's Prime Day Beauty Bonanza!

Darlings, get ready for some divine deals on CC's preferred beauty products in celebration of Prime Day (October 7, 2025 and beyond)!

Dr. Brandt: 40% OFF skincare best-sellers and select kits, including the cult-favorite Eye Puffiness & Fatigue Duo, pictured here, which includes No More Baggage Eye De-Puffing Gel + Fatigue Fighting Eye Gel

Timeline Mito-Biotic Gentle Cleanser, deeply cleanse and renew skin without drying, this cream transforms into a luxurious foaming mousse to remove makeup and impurities.
Prime Day Deals:
1) New Timeline Skincare 10/7 & 10/8: 20% off all!
2) Timeline Mitopure Urolithin A Supplement Softgels, Gummies and Powder: 40% off 10/7 & 10/8

 C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Cleanser No. 1161
Prime Day Deals:
1) 20% off on 10/8: Village Perfumer (Coconut, Rosemary Mint, Lime Coriander, Grapefruit) and Lemon Body Cleanser and Body Lotions
2) 15% off 10/7-10/8: all Salve Trios (Rose Trio, Lavender Trio, Sakura Trio, Assorted Trio-Rose, Lav, Sakura, Assorted Trio-Apple, Herbal Mint, Coco Vanilla)

KMS Thermashape Quick Blow Dry, for a faster, easier, healthier blow dry. Accelerates dry time, reduces friction and protects hair from heat while conditioning.
Prime Day Deal:
KMS: 25% Off HAIRPLAY MOLDING PASTE, THERMASHAPE QUICK BLOW DRY, HAIRPLAY STYLING GEL, CURLUP CONTROL CREME, HAIRPLAY DRY TEXTURE SPRAY, HAIRPLAY PLAYABLE TEXTURE 

Color Wow: 30% OFF SITEWIDE (25% off Extra Mist-Ical Shine Spray), with the viral Dream Coat Supernatural Spray (above) leading the lineup!

Kerasilk Smoothing Mask, infused with Shea Oil, this vegan formula intensely conditions and nourishes for exceptional frizz control, beautiful shine & long-lasting manageability!
Prime Day Deal:
25% Off Strengthening, Smoothing Mask, Activating Scalp Foundation, Exfoliating Scalp Pre-Wash,Recovery Mask and Flyaway Wand

More Prime Day Deals: 
 💋Enhanse skincare: 25% off entire catalogue!
 💋Fairy Tales hair care: 20% off DETROYALTRIO (Tangle Tamer Trio) & 20% off CQROYALTRIO (Curly-Q Trio)
 💋No Makeup Makeup: 20% off Foundation Duo and 15% off everything else!
 💋Proraso: 20% off Coarse Beard (Red) Shave collection, Wood & Spice Beard collection (all single products and sets) and Exfoliating Beard Paste and Facial Scrub
 💋Goldwell: 25% Off Dualsenses products

Happy shopping, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Made in Suede

Darlings, haute autumn accessories and fabulous fall frocks demand supple suede!

Alexander Wang Tia suede slingback with crystal ball chain trim, at alexanderwang.com.

 Louis Vuitton Legacy ankle boots in Cognac suede with canvas monogram strap, at louisvuitton.com.

Saint Laurent Janis strap-embellished over-the-knee suede boots, at net-a-porter.com.

 Balenciaga Avenue suede H110 over-the-knee boots, at fwrd.com.

Valentino Garavani VLogo Signature suede belt with brass embellishments, at modaoperandi.com.

Siegelman Stable x FWRD suede Dad Hat, at fwrd.com.

 Chloé bracelet-handle suede bag, at modaoperandi.com.

Gucci B large shoulder bag in dark green GG suede, at gucci.com.

Mètier Weekend XL leather-trimmed suede tote, at net-a-porter.com.

Isabel Marant Delcia suede shirt, at fwrd.com.

 Saint Laurent suede trench coat, at net-a-porter.com.

Etro appliquéd suede shorts, at net-a-porter.com.

Prada suede mini skirt, at modaoperandi.com.

Tom Ford belted suede knee-length skirt, at net-a-porter.com.

Stouls Geraldine suede shirt dress, at mytheresa.com.

Alex Perry draped suede bustier gown, at mytheresa.com.
Which of these luscious looks do you ❤?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves...

Darlings, happy September! Here are the little lovelies that have CC smitten on this first (unofficial) day of autumn!

Engelbert 1920 Swedish Grace 18k white gold, pave diamond and crystal drop earrings, at modaoperandi.com.

 Givenchy Twisted Ribbon leather sandals, at modaoperandi.com.

Paris Texas Jessica ankle boot in Cognac suede, at thewebster.com.

Isabel Marant Lolya studded leather boots, at modaoperandi.com.

 Saint Laurent Midnight pochette in Deep Magenta satin with leather lining, at fwrd.com.

Balenciaga Bel Air leather East/West carry-all bag, at modaoperandi.com.

Tae Park Kite polka-dot mesh top, at modaoperandi.com.
CC suspects Fellow Fashionista misterpantybuns has a stellar styling idea for this beautiful blouse!

Françoise Tamara upcycled wool jacket, at modaoperandi.com.

Patou belted miniskirt in recycled polyester, at thewebster.com.

 McQueen wool-twill mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Magda Butrym off shoulder bustier dress, at thewebster.com.

 Dolce & Gabbana Taormina striped cotton bustier dress, at mytheresa.com.

The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel Tanit gown, at thewebster.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you ❤?
xoxox,
C