Strap Happy

Exquisite detailing and cleverly oriented straps bring a smile to CC’s face; how about you, my Fellow Fashionistas? Whether asymmetric or bejeweled, straps are taking center stage for Spring/Summer 2009!
At left: Claudia Schiffer; photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Myriam of My Miji. Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Chanel
Christian Dior
Matthew Williamson beaded strap details – divine!
Colette Dinnigan
Hermés
Maybe it's just the arresting gaze of model Viktoriya Sasonkina, but CC thinks this strap is quite lovely, too!
Jenny Packham’s sorbet hues, via nymag.com
Versace
Louis Vuitton
Marchesa Resort
Rue du Mail
In the shops:
Ranna Gill jeweled halter dress, at intermixonline.com.
Marchesa one-shoulder dress; this and next 5 at net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Gilbert mini dress
Christain Lacroix linen embroidered sleeve dress
Catherine Malandrino beaded halter dress
Christian Lacroix puff dress
Day Birger et Mikkelsen silk bead-embellished tank dress
Elizabeth and James Heirloom jersey tee with detachable bead and rhinestone chain, at shopbop.com.
Marc Bouwer asymmetric dress, at Bergdorf Goodman
Rory Beca blouse at pinkmascara.com
Clements Ribeiro fringe cashmere tank, at net-a-porter.com.
Last look: Ted Baker beaded top, on sale at asos.com.

CC loves this trend, in part, because it’s so DIY-able!

So get creative, darlings, and you’re sure to be strap happy too!

xoxox,

CC

Glamorous Handbags

Spring’s khakis and nudes provide a perfect backdrop for accessories that pop! Runway photos courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
CC adores the wristlet clutches at Burberry Prorsum...
and Chloé.
Christian Dior
Christian Lacroix courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment
Donna Karan
Gucci
Lanvin (3)
Louis Vuitton
Marc Jacobs
Rubin Singer, via nymag.com
Matthew Williamson
Roberto Cavalli
Miu Miu

What to buy, you ask? An embellished clutch and a patterned tote, natch!
Zamos & Siega mini downtown bag, at shopbop.com.
Milly floral tote, at shopbop.com.
Marc Jacobs Stam Swarovski shoulder bag; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
Miu Miu geometric snake print bag.
See by Chloé patent cutout shoulder bag.
Matthew Williamson printed tote.
R & Y Augousti feather clutch, at Barneys New York.
Marni leather pouchette clutch; this and next at net-a-porter.com
Bottega Veneta half moon clutch.
Tory Burch Pryce clutch, at toryburch.com.
Last look: Kitz bag, pictured via teenvogue.com.