Pinktastic

In recognition of the upcoming St. Valentine’s day, CC presents a duo of posts that honors the colors of the holiday (if not the Hallmark-induced sentiment!). Tune in tomorrow for ravishing reds!
Today’s focus: from fuchsia to the palest of roses, pinks are HOT!
Flashback at left: Balenciaga, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment
Balmain; runway images courtesy nymag.com/fashion.
Paul Costelloe
Caroline Charles
Sinha Stanic
Blumarine
Modernist
Temperley
Gaspard Yurkievich
Richard Nicoll
Versace
Pringle of Scotland
Giles Deacon
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Jenny Packham

What to buy?
At least one pink frock and perhaps an accessory or two!
Temperley London Zora gown; this and next 6 at net-a-porter.com.
Rue du Mail twisted strap gown
Diane von Furstenberg Hazelle ruffle dress
Richard Nicoll contrast panel dress
Celine scarf neck cocktail frock
Emanuel Ungaro silk asymmetric dress
Hervé Léger tank bandage dress – CC’s pick!
Sophie Theallet silk chiffon cocktail dress, at eLuxury.com.
Alice McCall Peter Pan & Wendy embroidered dress with sequins, at bunnyhugco.uk.
Doo.Ri pleated tank dress, at Bergdorf Goodman
Topshop leggings
Alexander McQueen oversized cashmere sweater; this and next at net-a-porter.com
D&G sheer floral blouse
Splurge: La Perla lace bra, at net-a-porter.com
Steal: Lace overlay bra, at forever21.com.
Lanvin Happy Partage bag; this and next 3 at net-a-porter.com
Miu Miu fuchsia matellasé tote
Alexander McQueen skinny neon belt
Giuseppe Zanotti Fluro patent sandals
Christian Louboutin Simple Pump in bubble gum pink at barneys.com.
Seduce raspberry satin heel, at shiehkshoes.com.
Freelook rose gold oversize watch, at shopbop.com.
Teardrop stone earrings, at forever21.com.
Renee Lewis Ruby Shake necklace, at barneys.com
Puffy pink floor pillows; this and next at ABC Carpet & Home
Last look: Sari chair
Get pinktastic, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

For Sherbet! (and TAG)

Today, CC presents some fab fall coats in demure pastel hues. If these sherbet shades aren't for you, just scroll down for some fun CC facts in today's Tag!
At left, a robin's-egg blue fuzzy Marc Jacobs coat finds its way into an uncharacteristically sexy Elle spread.
At right, Antonio Berardi's puffy sunshine-hued jacket/cape is one of CC's faves . . .
Louis Vuitton gets icy
Chado Ralph Rucci's mellow yellow
Marni's multiple pinks are expertly layered!
Narciso Rodriguez offers an imminently wearable blue duster.
Sonia Rykiel - soft and lovely, in both tone and texture!
Right: Versace's pale fur topper
Left: Lavender love at Michael Kors

And YES darlings, these are all FALL looks!
What to buy?
How about this orange sherbet-hued Forever 21 classic pea coat?
Or an abbreviated Juicy Couture mini trench in icy mint green, at eLuxury.com
Stay warm and toasty with a J. Crew puffer!
CC adores this Mongrels in Common coral wool cape, at pixiemarket.com. (Btw, what a funny name for a brand, right?!)
Kaylee Tankus wool blend winter white coat, at revolveclothing.com.
See by Chloé oversize yellow coat at bergdorfgoodman.com.
Sportmax ombré alpaca coat, at MaxMara.
This photo courtesy elle.com.
Marc Jacobs mohair astrakhan jacket. Visit net-a-porter.com for this and next two.
Emilio Pucci pink cotton jersey coat dress - so cute!
See by Chloé bar-button coat

Fellow Fashionista Songy of Style Discovery tagged all her readers with this one and it’s so fun, I’m doing the same [anyone who needs a little diversion - TAG!!].
CC’s 11:
Clothes Shop: IRL: Barneys Co-op or The Intermix (online: shopbop.com and net-a-porter.com!)
Furniture Shop: ABC Carpet and Home
Sweet: Ghiardelli raspberry-filled dark chocolate squares
City: New York!
Music: anything really, but right now CC has a couple of Shins albums in heavy rotation on the iPhone
Drink: Vodka martini with blue-cheese filled olives

TV Series: Absolutely Fabulous (CC hears that they are going to make a U.S. version of Patsy and Edina!)
Film: The Princess Bride ("You keep using that word... I don't think it means what you think it means!")
Workout: Running outdoors, no matter the season or the weather!
Pastries: sugar cookies. Anyone having an Election Party? You simply must get some of Eleni's Obama cookies!
Coffee: Starbucks triple latte
Photo credits: Movie and TV photos via starpulse.com. Olives via dibruno.com.