ZIP CODE and Contest Winners!

First things first, darlings! The winners of yesterday’s StockinGirl Giveaway are as follows:
First Prize (trans-lace leggings): Nemerae of So Trendy!
Second Prize (printed leggings): KB of I Want You to Know
Third Prize (printed leggings): Coco of Coco's Tea Party
Congrats to the lovely winners and thank you to all those who entered! Remember, CC’s StockinGirl Giveaway happens on the first of every month!

Zippy adornments and exposed zippers are hot!
Check out a very cool zipper DIY by Fellow Fashionista Life in Fashion here.
At left: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac; this and next via nymag.com. Other runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Barbara Bui
Andrew Gn
Haider Ackerman
CNC Costume National
Behnaz Sarafpour, via nymag.com
Iceberg
Just Cavalli
Rue du Mail
Julien Macdonald
Phi; this and next via nymag.com
Tommy Hilfiger
Isabel Marant
Karen Walker; this and next three via nymag.com
DooRi
Marc Jacobs
Max Azria
Kooba Halle bag, at shopbop.com.
Alexander Wang Donna denim leather hobo, at ronherman.com.
J.J. Winters suede zipper bag, at pinkmascara.com.
Christian Louboutin triple zipper clutch, at Bergdorf Goodman.
J. Dauphin Road Runner buckle bracelet with zip trim, at lagarconne.com.
Jack Rabbit Collection bracelet, at shopbop.com.
Kate Cusack bracelet – incredible! This and next at katecusack.com.
Kate Cusack necklace.
Pour la Victoire Ella zip ruffle flat sandals, at shopbop.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim zipper ruffle skirt, at eLuxury.com.
Insideout zip printed tank, at aloharag.com.
Tutu silk dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Rag & Bone houndstooth print Bondage pants, at eLuxury.com.
Rag & Bone pants, back detail.
V editorial, November 2008.

Congrats again to today's winners!
Tune in on Monday for another amazing CC contest, darlings!

xoxox,
CC

Cool Zip

It’s edgy, sexy and … easy access! This trend will make you want to zip it good!!
Runway photos courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
At left: 3.1 Phillip Lim
At right: Haider Ackerman
Narciso Rodriguez; this and next via nymag.com.
DKNY
Preen
J-C de Castelbajac; this and next via nymag.com.
Julien MacDonald

Proenza Schouler
Phi exposed zipper skinny pants via vogue.fr - CC adores!
Rodarte’s coveted multi-zip satin trousers
Alexander McQueen zip ankle bias plaid pants courtesy French Vogue

What to buy? At least one fab accessory and perhaps a zippered garment too!
Bebe zip-back legging. Visit bebe.com for this affordable alternative to the ubiquitous LNA zipper legging!
Zipper Chic sandal, at forever21.com.
Lotus zip-front ankle boot, at asos.com.
Christian Louboutin red patent Caracolo Plateau pumps, at bluefly.com
Christian Louboutin beige suede platform Zippette, at Barneys
Manolo Blahnik for Thakoon; photo via elle.com.
L.A.M.B. patent platforms at heels.com.
Karen Millen multi-zip peep toe wedge, at asos.com.
This Sigerson Morrison for Target bootie is less than $40!
Dellest belt, at asos.com
Zipper bangle, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Kate of Crave
Disaya enamel cuff, at asos.com.
Diesel Black Gold Pasquy Veronik dress, at storedeisel.com.
Rick Owens wool and leather jacket with removable front panel, at net-a-porter.com
Diesel fuchsia asymmetric zip dress, at asos.com.
LaROK black satin Zip Me Up dress. Visit pinkmascara.com.
Turquoise peek-a-boo dress, at lolaymaria.com
Hervé Léger front zip bandage dress, at ronherman.com.
Thomas Wylde Desert leather gilet, at net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Pally pencil skirt, at pinkmascara.com.
Zipper pant, courtesy LeFashion.com
Twenty8Twelve triple side zip trim jeans, at asos.com.
Multi zipper jeans, courtesy knightcat.blogspot.com.
Matt & Nat Kali Japanese cranberry paper vegan “leather” bag, at asos.com.
Mogil blue suede chain bag with zip detail, $90 at pixiemarket.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim clutch, pictured courtesy elle.com
D&G bag, at Nordstrom
YSL suede and patent clutch, pictured courtesy elle.com and available at YSL boutiques.
Zipper brooch at MoMA Store, NYC
Luc Kieffer resin cocktail ring, on sale at shopbop.com.
Last look: a zippered item for the home: Lojo Ball chair, approx. $170 at lojoballusa.com.

So fun!

Feeling zippy, darlings? CC sure is!