Architectural Inspiration: Seaside Chic

Darlings, CC's bringing back a hallowed hybrid: art & fashion! In today's architectural inspiration, a marvelous manse perched precipitously over the ocean finds its perfect pair with a ravishing resort look featuring swimwear superstar Sauvage!

Architectural inspiration via Pinterest.

Sauvage Swimwear Cosmic Green halter bikini top and scoop bottom, at sauvagewear.com.

Sauvage Aqua mesh hoodie, at sauvagewear.com.

Bottega Veneta stretch terry sandals, at modaoperandi.com.

Lili Claspe Aurora gold-plated body chain, at liliclaspe.com.

Sauvage crystal earrings, at sauvagewear.com.

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Panier tote, at fwrd.com.
Happy new week, my fellow fashionistas!
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Caffe Swimwear!

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Caffe Swimwear, a fabulous range of beautiful bikini, marvelous maillots, magnificent monokinis, chic cover-ups and haute accessories!

Here's a bit about the collection from the website, caffeswimwear.com:

With innovative designs, CAFFE is world known for its head turning luxury beachwear, luxury swimwear and stylish accessories.
Born in 2004 and has since developed into an international brand present in more than 40 countries at the best stores such as Harvey Nichol´s in London, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuwait, Turkey, Bloomingdales Dubai, House of Fraser Abu Dhabi, 4 Season’s Hotel at Seyshelles, Bora Bora and Maldives, The Regent in Turks and Caicos, Eden Rock at St Barths, One&Only Hotel at Reethi Rah in Maldives and Mexico and ABC Lebanon, just to name a few.

Caffe Swimwear sets the bar for the woman who loves to “glam it up” and enhance their beach wardrobe with exquisite cover-ups that transition from day to night and stylish swimwear. Each swimwear piece is hand made with an exquisite blend of luxurious combination of lycras and accessories of the highest quality, combining cutting-edge designs with elaborate embroidery and unique custom made accessories that makes them truly unique. CAFFE’s trademark style is its perfect jet setting lifestyle look of "Laid Back Luxury.”

From the runway to the pages of fashion magazines, Caffe has been featured in top publications such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Ocean Drive, InStyle, Grazia along with Sports Illustrated, Maxim, Life & Style, In Touch, US Weekly among others. Even celebrities such as world renowned Annalynne Mccord, Miley Cyrus, Brazilian supermodel Camila Alves, Kourtney Kardashian, Michelle Rodriguez, and Kristanna Loken have sported these sexy suits.

The designer Paula Saavedra is passionate about enhancing women's beauty using inspiration from her South American roots, blended with the current trends in fashion to produce luxurious handmade beachwear with flare.

While swimwear remains the foundation of the company's history success, the company has expanded into offering a "lifestyle" collection of exclusive swimwear, stylish beachwear and chic beach accessories designed to meet the fit, quality and style demands of fashion-forward customers.

CC has one of these beautiful beach dresses from the new Spring 2016 collection and absolutely adores it!

Which of these Caffe Swimwear pieces do you prefer, darlings?

Be sure to follow Caffe Swimwear on Instagram @caffeswimwear so you can keep up with all the fabulousness!

xoxox,

CC

Beachy Keen

Darlings, it's officially beach-going season, which means it's time to give some thought to your attire and the contents of your beach bag!  CC has rounded up some of her faves for you in this "beachy keen" post ~ enjoy!

Charlie by Matthew Zink Paulina cross-back halterneck bikini, at theOutnet.com ~

skimpy enough for tanning but with enough coverage to be sporty, too!

CC has in which and can attest that it is a super comfy suit as well.

Melissa Odabash Coleen zebra-print chiffon kaftan; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.

For lunch on the veranda with your gal pals or strolling on the boardwalk!

Christian Louboutin Cataclou 140 embellished metallic leather wedge sandals.

Or, if you prefer...

Musa Swarovski crystal embellished metallic leather sandals...

Super chic and still comfy for walking.

Maiyet gold double open arch bracelet, at barneys.com.

CC always wears a bit of jewelry on the beach or poolside.  A beautiful bangle or necklace does the trick! 

How about you?

Linda Farrow Iconic D-Frame sunglasses, at theline.com.

CC also carries a pair of aviators in her beach bag...

Fendi All-In medium zebra print nylon tote, at net-a-porter.com.

Chic and practical, darlings!

Pendleton The Portland Collection oversized jacquard towel, at shopbop.com.

Lounge in style!

Printed stripe zip top pouch, for stowing sunscreens and such, at cwonder.com.

CC has and adores!

Sun Bum SPF 30 Continuous Spray Sunscreen, at trustthebum.com.

Blistex medicated lip balm SPF 15 at drugstores ~ CC swears by Blistex throughout the year for keeping lips super-moisturized and protected from harmful UV rays.

Evian Brumisateur mineral water facial spray, at amazon.com.

A little spritz to keep you cool while tanning is both luxurious and practical.

Frisbee disc, at theultimatefrisbee.com.

CC loves being both sexy and sporty!

Tennis on the beach, anyone?

Smashball paddle tennis set, at swimoutlet.com.

What do you wear to the beach and carry in your beach bag?

xoxox,

CC

From Beach to Formal: Have Your Pick…

Darlings, many of the biggest trends this season can be used to create fun, fabulous and flirty looks for any occasion. Casual day, date night and beachwear are the most important events to purchase for to ensure that you have a capsule wardrobe that’s ready to go within a moments notice.

Beach Babe

Image source: Figleaves.com

Goddess Moulded Halter Bikini Top, Seafolly

Bali Hai Tropicana Maxi, Seafolly

 Jenny Flip Flops, Joules

Beach Bag, Joules

MU 02OS Sunglasses, Miu Miu

Beachwear is the perfect avenue to show off your love of this season's bright colour crush. This Orange and blue will clash wonderfully together for a daring look by the pool, while the Miu Miu shades add a touch of sophistication to the ensemble.

Casual Every Day & Streetwear

Image source: E Online

Grey Rihanna Tight Split Sweat Maxi Dress, River Island

Grey Marl Rihanna Cropped Sweatshirt, River Island

Incognito Gold Leather Sandals, Office

Black Leather Rihanna Tattoo Pendant Backpack, River Island

Street wear is one of the biggest trends this season and the Queen of Street Rihanna herself has designed a clothing range of River Island. This outfit takes workout wear to the next level and makes sweatshirts look hot. Adding a backpack and sandals with gold detailing brings the outfit together for an alternative everyday look.

Date Night

Image source: Pinterest

Faux Leather Combination Dress, Zara

Quilted City Bag, Zara

Basic Sandal, Zara

This outfit proves that monochrome can be both cool and sexy. The subtle leather detailing of the dress ensures draw attention to the waist whilst smoothing the hips; meanwhile the sandals create an alternative two-tone affect. Finish the outfit with this stunning quilted bag – it looks designer but at a fraction of the price.

Which of these three looks are you loving, darlings?

xoxox,

CC

Haute Handbags

The summer is coming and there is nothing that CC wants to do more than get to the city and spend my precious money on the new trends for summer; sweet as sugar candy colours and neons so bright that I want to shield my eyes. The sun has got its hat on, and quite frankly, I want to put mine on too!

If it's sun, sea and sand that you crave, then you will need a wardrobe to go with it, and this season's ladies fashion doesn’t disappoint when it comes to brilliant choices for your beach paradise. Designer handbags remain all the rage, and there are some beautiful bags incorporating the metallic trend this year, such as the stunning woven tote bag from Anya Hindmarch, perfect for carrying your book and sunglasses down to the beach.

If you want something bolder, then the Diane von Fustenburg beach tote won’t fail to disappoint, with strong patterns in bright tones and a whole heap of room for all your beach goodies.

Make sure that you look your best this holiday by making use of some of the leading skincare ranges on the market, including light textured suncreams and luxurious skincare products that are designed to quench the thirstiest of skins after being exposed to the heat.

Wherever you are heading off to this summer, make sure that you are the talk of the resort with beautiful accessories and a summery bikini!

xoxox,

CC

Resort Report: Haute Handbags

From petite clutches at Stella McCartney and Valentino to roomy totes at Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch, there were plenty of haute handbags on the Resort 2012 runways, darlings!
Photos via style.com.
Bottega Veneta
Burberry Prorsum
Chanel
Chloé
Emanuel Ungaro
Givenchy
Gucci
Jason Wu
Lanvin
Marc Jacobs
Stella McCartney
Ter et Bantine
The Row
Tory Burch
Valentino
Versace
Viktor & Rolf
Yves Saint Laurent
Z Spoke by Zac Posen
Which bag do you find most beguiling?
Do you switch your handbag seasonally?
xoxox,
CC