A Word, Please.

Make a statement without saying a word, darlings!
Fashion Flashback: French Vogue, April 2004.
Numero editorial, April 2008 by Greg Kadel.
D&G, via nytimes.com.
Ellie Owen. Visit ellie-owen.com
Bernard Willhelm, via nymag.com
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac; this and next via style.com
Lanvin Resort
Vivienne Westwood, via nymag.com.
Zac Posen and Helena Christensen at the Met Costume Institute Gala.
Chanel Resort 2009.

Wild Fox Couture, via refinery29.com.
Jumbled keys photo at supermarkethq.com.
Kate Spade flip flops at katespade.com.
Anya Hindmarch tote, at net-a-porter.com.
Lanvin tote at aloharag.com.
Marc Utility tote; this and next at shopbop.com.
See by Chloé pouch.
Jessica Kagan Cushman tote; this and next at bunnyhug.co.uk.
Jessica Kagan Cushman ivory resin ring.
Alex Monroe Love ring; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Philip Crangi Mon Amour cuff.
Marc by Marc Jacobs script cuff, at shopbop.com.
Sonia Rykiel cotton intarsia sweater, at net-a-porter.com.
V-neck tee, at pinkmascara.com.
Hand written dress by Caroline Browne. Visit ergyerg.com.
Last Look courtesy Fellow Fashionista Gemma of Sins of my Mind.
Feeling wordy, darlings?
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