Chrismafication

What’s green and red and fabulous all over?

With Christmas just 3 weeks away, CC can’t help but be in the holiday spirit!
At left, "Red Stockings", a fabulous photo taken by Fellow Fashionista Miss Glitzy.
Carolina Herrera dress; Dior top and skirt, via elle.com.
On the runway: Agnes b., courtesy nymag.com.
Oscar de la Renta gown, photographed by Craig McDean for W.
Betsey Johnson’s adorable Candy Cane sheath is currently half price at revolveclothing.com.
Bing Bang Festive bangles, at barneys.com
Irregular Choice A Cherry Loves It shoes; this and next at irregularchoicestore.co.uk.
Rainbow’s End elfin shoes
These Louboutin Bretelle red jewleled slingback sandals (at right) are currently half price!
This and next 3 at net-a-porter.com.
Lanvin green metallic pointed pumps – divine!
Christian Louboutin Nooka red satin bow detail pumps.
Miu Miu green suede pumps
Oscar de la Renta sheath dress and floral pin, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Aquascutum Divine bodice dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Kurt Geiger Dazzle red evening bag, on sale at kurtgeiger.com.
Fendi logo detail box clutch, on sale at net-a-porter.com.
Bebe Ibiza tote. Visit bebe.com.
Bird snakeskin clutch, at presseboutique.com.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Gainsborough blouse. Visit net-a-porter.com.
Roberto Cavalli green silk dress, half price at bergdorfgoodman.com.
Stella McCartney high waisted red jersey skirt; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Thread Social flower corsage dress
Tracy Reese chiffon overlay dress, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Left: Holiday Mix Tape greeting cards, at shopplasticland.com. Retrolicious holiday fun!
Right: Kate Spade cake and dessert plates, pictured via pointclickhome.com.
Last look: How cute are these? Wine Bottle Attire at sundancecatalog.com.

So darlings, will you be donning festive red and green for the upcoming holidays?

What is your favorite gift to give/receive?

The Natural World... CC's Animal ABCs!

Sure, there are lots of animal prints out there, but how about an actual pachyderm or ursa in your wardrobe? Fauna iconography goes from cutesy to luxe with decadent jewels, sophisticated coats and dresses, and very grown-up accessories. CC explores the inherent dichotomy between the childlike and the luxurious with the following Animal ABCs:
A is for Alligator: Lacoste beanie, at top left. Visit shopapparel.lacoste.com to purchase.
B is for Bird: Billabong Birdsong wallet, pictured at right and available at lulus.com.
C is for Carp: Mackenzie Childs Felicitous Fish chair, at neimanmarcus.com
D is for Dragonfly: Roberto Cavalli stone necklace and Alex Monroe earrings; both at net-a-porter.com.
E is for Elephant: Loop Circus hinge wallet, $34 at urbanoutfitters.com.

Pachyderm sweater pictured courtesy Fellow Fashionista Yes Please Mademoiselle
F is for Feline:
Bernhard Willhelm runway, via nymag.com
G is for Goldfish: J. Crew School of Fish bandeau top, at jcrew.com!
H is for Horse: Blush Pegasus tote and Dialog recycled fabric coin purse, both at asos.com
I is for Insect: Jessica Kagan Cushman cuffs, via instyle.com.
J is for Jungle Cat: Leiber panther minaudiére, at Berdgorf Goodman
K is for Koala: Touch Luxe heart and koala print smock dress, at asos.com.
L is for Lady Bug: Christian Lacroix Resort trench, at Neiman Marcus.

M is for Monkey: Bronze bowl at william-wayne.com
N is for Noctilio: Giles & Brother Tiny Bat studs, at shopbop.com.
O is for Octopus: Dior Fine Jewelry necklace, pictured courtesy Fellow Fashionista Kate of Crave
P is for Parrot: A Di Alessi corkscrew, at conranusa.com.
Q is for Quills:
Hedgehog Cufflinks by Jeweler and Fellow Fashionista Wendy Brandes
R is for Reptile: Jan Leslie turtle cuff links, at Bergdorf Goodman New York.
S is for Snake: Roberto Cavalli serpent horn pendant necklace. Go to net-a-porter.com.
T is for Tiger: Amanda Uprichard dress, at singer22.com.
U is for Ursa: Disaya short suit with bear jacquard. Visit asos.com to buy.
V is for Vervet: Salvatore Ferragamo monkey print ties, at bergdorfgoodman.com.
W is for Wild:
Cheetah necklace at forever21.com.
X is for Xenopus: Nogoy patent leather Frog belt, at asos.com.
Y is for Yellow Lab: Marc by Marc Jacobs poppy leather Cats & Dogs shoulder bag, at bluefly.com
Z is for Zebra: Torn by Ronny Kobo Cora Foil kissing zebras top, at shopbop.com.

Get in touch with your inner child and/or your animal instinct, darlings!