Fashionable Summer Goals

CC decided to set some reasonable (and yes, fashionable!) goals for the summer season... They are as follows:
1) Get to NYC for the Barneys Warehouse Sale in August. This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Absolutely Fabulous.
2) Tan only with SPF. Christian Chaize photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Ciao, Chessa!
3) Organize iTunes songs into diverse and awesome playlists to play at the beach. Vogue, January 2008.
4) Don tights whenever appropriate/possible... CC’s collection is ever-expanding, and a moratorium has been issued until all pairs are worn! Basso & Brooke floral leggings at Neiman Marcus.
5) Have a fabulous cocktail party, just for the gals. How adorable are these invitations from plumparty.com?
6) Be a more frequent museum-goer. Bazaar, November 2007.
7) Develop and teach a Water Yogalates/aerobics class. W, August 2006.
8) Don all new bikinis sometime before summer ends. Metallic dot bikini at victoriassecret.com.
9) Embellish some tanks with beads, ribbons, buttons, chains, studs, etc. DIY inspiration: AKA New York bead necklace tank, at intermixonline.com.
10) Have a posh picnic, complete with formal finery and parasol. CC loves to make an occasion to get dressed up!
11) Have a wonderful 4th of July! Bazaar, May 2005.
Hope you are all having a fabulously fashionable weekend!
Tell CC, darlings, what goals have you set for yourself this summer?
xoxox,
CC

DIY, Deconstruction & Giveaway!

The trend toward de(con)struction has been duly noted, darlings! In this post, see the looks you may wish to copy and enter for a chance to win an Elizabeth and James top from chickdowntown.com! See end of post for details.
Runway inspiration: Louis Vuitton, via style.com.
Adia Kibur bead and ribbon necklace, at lifemix.net.
Rope necklace, at pixiemarket.com.
Chunky wood necklace, at bodenusa.com.
Dawn McKlevie tulle and leather necklace, at pixiemarket.com. CC loves!
Made Her Think Tied Up and Tangled necklace, at shopbluegenes.com.
DIY by Fellow Fashionista Amy of MissAmyShops.
DIY by CC – I call it “shoelery” ~ made from the straps of an 80s party dress!
Siwy Hannah Supersitition jeans; this and next at chickdowntown.com.
J Brand Trasher pencil leg jean.
Leyendecker Kerouac ripped legging, at shopbop.com.
No safety singlet dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Rumi of Fashion Toast wearing a Stolen Girlfriends Club dress.
French Vogue editorial by Mario Sorrenti.
Bop Basics tie-dye tube dress, at shopbop.com.
Tie Dye scarves, at dyaccessories.com.
Lanvin crystal-embellished ribbon earrings, at net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Leigh ribbon cuff, at shopbop.com.
Miu Miu satin bow brooch, at net-a-porter.com.

Elizabeth and James deconstructed tee, at chickdowntown.com.
CC’s Chickdowntown.com Elizabeth and James Clothing Giveaway! Two Day Contest!
One lucky winner, chosen at random on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. EST will receive this fabulous Elizabeth and James Deconstructed Tee, courtesy of Chickdowntown.com! CC can vouch for the ultra-softness of this oversize ballet-neck cotton top and its perfect pale peachy hue. This shirt is simply divine, and deliciously destroyed! To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post!

Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

If It Ain’t Broke, Break It!

Deconstruction is alive and well in fashion, darlings!
Fashion Flashback at right: Numero editorial, March 2008; runway photos courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Ann Demeulemeester
Balmain
Calvin Klein
Central Saint Martins
Daryl K vented pants
Diesel Black Gold
Fendi
Io Ipse Idem
Jenny Packham, via nymag.com
Just Cavalli
Karen Walker, vianymag.com
Koi Suwannagate
Lutz, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs
Marios Schwab
Meadham Kirchhoff
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Siwy Hannah slim crop jean at shopbop.com.
Linen open-stitch tunic sweater, at victoriassecret.com.
Alexander Wang long tank sweater; this and next at eLuxury.com.
Maison Martin Margiela slash ribbon tank.
RVCA Natalia tee, at lulus.com.
Elizabeth and James deconstructed tee, at shopbop.com.
Nina Ricci silk jersey dress, pictured via W. Visit nina.ricci.fr.
Zero + Maria Cornejo Anya dress at eLuxury.com.
Last Look: Dolce Vita slashed thong cutout booties, at shopbop.com.

The good news? We can totally DIY this trend, darlings!

xoxox,
CC