Garden Party Glam

Get garden glamorous, darlings! Plan a tempting tea party for your gal pals and be sure you have all the essentials!
First photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment.
Vogue, September 2003 by Mario Testino.
Italian Vogue, August 2005 by Steven Meisel.
Set the scene with this inviting Chesapeake sectional from potterybarn.com.
Select your attire. Think flirty florals, full skirts, and awesome aprons!
Runway inspiration: Betsey Johnson, via nymag.com.

CC adores this Wink Stella print dress. Available at winkNYC.com.
Erin Wasson for RVCA silk floral dress, at ronherman.com.
Betsey Johnson gingham sundress, at revolveclothing.com.
Nanette Lepore painted rose dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
Caroline Hedaya strapless polka dot party dress.
Catherine Malandrino embroidered cotton dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Purlieu neon dress, at 80spurple.com.
Elizabeth & James Boudier dress, at ronherman.com.
Little Miss Sew frill-back bodice dress, at asos.com.
Rory Beca silk floral trapeze dress, at intermixonline.com.
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Patsy dress, at Bloomingdales.com.
Mink Pink bow-back floral dress, at pixiemarket.com.
For fab and practical footwear, opt for a wedge or a flat.
Stella McCartney hemp espadrille wedge, at intermixonline.com.
Deal of the Day: Rhine wedge $49.99 at wantedshoes.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs pink flat sandals, at couturezappos.com.
Stow your handkerchief and lip gloss in a chic clutch:
Karen Millen clutch at asos.com.
Fendi floral box clutch, at net-a-porter.com.
CC also loves this Cacharel cotton handbag, at aloharag.com.
Bring out the fine china for your guests. Chelsea Flowers dishes at rosannainc.com.
Jason Miller bone china teacup and saucer. Visit thefutureperfect.com.
Miller Harris teas at millerharris.com.
Elenis daisy and ladybug cookies, to order at elenis.com.
The hostess should always wear a fabulous apron!
Miu Miu apron featured in Vogue, March 2009.
Go to anthropologie.com for these three.
Haute Hostess apron by Elizabeth Scokin, at hautehostessaprons.com.
Last look: Bazaar, 1995.
One lump or two, darlings?
xoxox,
CC

Pick your Wedge and Tag!

I. Wedge sandals are a summer life-saver for those backyard barbecues, picnics and polo matches: you want height and sexiness but wish to avoid having your heels sinking into the lawn. Stilettos and grass don’t mix, darlings!
Runway Reminder: Dolce & Gabbana, via style.com.
Alexandra Neel pale pink Anouket strappy wedge sandals. This and next four available at shopbop.com.
Diane von Furstenberg Moore woven crisscross wedge sandals.
Frye June sling-back ring wedge.
Jean Paul Gaultier woven ankle wrap wedge.
Joie It's a Sin t-strap blue suede wedges.
Bottega Veneta crocodile strappy wedge sandals. This and next nine at net-a-porter.com.
Chloé stacked wedge heel.
Christian Louboutin black patent raffia detail Salamanca sandals.
Emilio Pucci cork strappy wedge.
Fendi woven red platform wedges.
Jimmy Choo orange patent Lawson stacked sling backs.
Roberto Cavalli patent embroidered wedge.
Sigerson Morrison leather sandals.
Stella McCartney cloud-print canvas wedges. So fun!
Tory Burch Carrie blue patent wedges.
Miss Sixty yellow twist front wedge sandal. This and next at asos.com.
Terry de Haviland metallic pink wedges.
Louis Vuitton wedge t-strap sandals; this and next at eLuxury.com.
DSquared2 patent leather espadrilles.

II. Crazy Eights, darlings! Tagged by the lovely Vanessa with the 8 Things Tag!

8 Things CC is looking forward to:

1. Cocktails al fresco with my friends Nina and Aimee
2. A week at Dewey Beach in August
3. Spinning with my mom
4. Family BBQ on Sunday
5. An occasion to wear this La Petite Salope dress
6. The Barneys Warehouse Sale
7. Receiving my Fit Flops in the post – have any of my Fellow Fashionistas tried these?
8. Bikini weather!

8 Things CC did yesterday:

1. Taught Pilates

2. Celebrated my sister Mindy’s and my friend Deanna’s birthdays
3. Drank a lovely Sancerre
4. Picked lilacs

5. Collaged/doodled in my sketchbook
6. Bought this gorgeous Elle Macpherson Intimates bustier at theOutnet.com

7. Ate fennel-crusted grilled Ahi tuna, extra rare – yum!

8. Mowed the lawn

8 Things CC wishes she could do:

1. Fashion illustrations like this one by Emily
2. Play tennis
3. Sew
4. Travel the world. Key destinations: Argentina, New Zealand, Turkey, Dubai
5. Get paid to blog
6. Get Reloxin and/or sunbathe without getting wrinkles
7. Own a vineyard and spa in Napa or Sonoma (merlot grapes at right courtesy napavalleyyogaretreats.com)

8. Open my own yoga studio (possibly in conjunction with #7?)

8 Shows CC Watches:

1. Gossip Girl
2. Law & Order
3. 90210
4. The Office
5. 30 Rock
6. NCIS
7. Family Guy
8. Ab Fab reruns!

Let’s hear it, my Fellow Fashionistas – what are your crazy eights?

xoxox,
CC