Mix and Match!

The spring runways offered some daring combos! Photos via style.com. Aquilano.Rimondi Balenciaga Chris Benz Clements Ribeiro Erdem Kenzo Trussardi 1911 Versus Wunderkind Darlings, do you dare mix and match patterns and prints? xoxox, CC

CC Loves...

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now, darlings!

This diViene ring, at diviene.com. Absolutely stunning, in yellow gold with CC's birthstone, blue topaz, and diamond baguettes. CC is smitten! Such a fabulous site for discount fine jewelry, with fast free shipping and gorgeous packaging! CC highly recommends diViene, darlings!
These Pretty-in-Lace ankle socks, at socktheory.com.
These Jamestown canvas peep-toe ankle boots, at jcrew.com.
These Raphael Young Habaki resin and suede peep-toe pumps, at net-a-porter.com.
This Susan Shaw filigree gold necklace, at Soho Accessories. Darlings, CC offers free standard shipping in the U.S. and a 15% off discount on all regularly priced merchandise for CC readers with code couture15!
This crystal orchid necklace, at jcrew.com.
These Kill City moto jeans, at shopbop.com.
This Factory by Erik Hart slouchy pant, at atriumnyc.com.
This Sass & Bide The Search long dress, at shopbop.com.
What are you currently smitten with?
xoxox,
CC

Sassy Stripes

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC's NDB Jewelry Designs Bracelet Giveaway is the lovely Sarah of My Republic of Fashion ~ congrats!

From nautical chic to pinstripes to wide bands of color, stripes are hot for spring!
Runway photos via style.com.
Aquilano.Rimondi
Bensoni
Bill Blass
Chris Benz
Clements Ribeiro
Cynthia Rowley
Graeme Armour
Jaeger London
Jeremy Laing
Jill Stuart
Jonathan Saunders
Kinder Aggugini
Lacoste
L.A.M.B.
Lela Rose
Milly
Nanette Lepore
Nicholas K.
Sacai
Tommy Hilfiger
Tory Burch
Tracy Reese
Versus
Vivienne Tam
Which stripes suit you?
xoxox,
CC

Pretty Patterned Pants

Patterned pants? Really? Yes, indeed! The runways were rife with printed pants for Spring 2011, darlings!
Photos via style.com.
Barbara Tfank
Blumarine
Clements Ribeiro
Collette Dinnigan
Emilio Pucci
Just Cavalli
L.A.M.B.
Moschino Cheap & Chic
Rachel Comey
Stephen Burrows
Tommy Hilfiger
Tory Burch
Tracy Reese
Vivienne Tam
Wunderkind
How do you feel about this trend, darlings?
xoxox,
CC