CC Book Review: Met Gala Lookbook

 Darlings, CC is super excited to share with her fellow fashionistas Fashion's Big Night Out, this terrific tome featuring stunning images and terrific text on The Met Gala!

Fashion's Big Night Out:
A Met Gala Lookbook
By Kristen Bateman
Foreword by Jeremy Scott
April 16, 2024 | Hardback | Welbeck | $19.95

This beautiful book (pictured above on CC's desk, fittingly amongst recent issues of Vogue) provides a concise and captivating history of the Met Gala since its inception in 1948, along with gorgeous photos of the featured museum expositions and their A-list attendees.

 Grab yourself and your fellow fashionistas a copy and delight, as CC has, in the rich history of haute couture inextricably intertwined with art!

xoxox,

CC

Book Review: Chanel Bio for Kids!

 Darlings, CC is so excited to share this insightful book review by guest editor and fledgling fashionista Paulette, a 7th grader from Canton, CT! 

Paulette was photographed at home by her mom, my dear friend and fellow UConn Law School alum Aimee Hoben, who just published her first novel, The Third Way - read about it here and purchase it here!

Paulette's review:

"I Am Coco – The Life of Coco Chanel is the compelling story of Coco Chanel with captivating illustrations and all you need to know about the life of one of the world’s most iconic fashion designers. Isabel Pin made this book feel less like a non-fiction book and more like the inspiring story of a young woman willing to do anything to achieve her dream."

I Am Coco: The Life of Coco Chanel by Isabel Pin (release date: Sept. 13, Hardcover $17.95, Ages 6-9, 88 pages). 

Follow the French-and-German author and illustrator on Instagram @isabelpinworksbooks and pre-order copies of this beautiful bio for the budding fashionistas in your life here! 

Many thanks to Paulette for her thoughtful and eloquent review and to her mom, Aimee, for the pretty pics!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves...

Darlings, happy Saturday! Here are the little lovelies that currently have CC smitten!

Be sure to read to the end for CC's review of a fabulous new tome on iPhone photography!

Hermès Galop ring in rose gold, at hermes.com.

Sara Weinstock Taj Baguette 18k white gold diamond vertical drop earrings, at modaoperandi.com.

 Jacquie Aiche Kate diamond and 14kt gold tennis bracelet, at matchesfashion.com.

Max + Min The Meru Micro Tote in Slate Blue, at shopmaxandmin.com.

 Saint Laurent Victoria quilted-leather shoulder bag, at matchesfashion.com.

Off-White Jackhammer shoulder bag, at revolve.com.

Dior small Book Tote in Navy Blue I Love Paris and Hearts Embroidery, at dior.com.

Zimmermann Luminous silk-linen lace cropped top, at modaoperandi.com.

Marni bi-colour belted twill trench coat, at matchesfashion.com.

Carolina Herrera bow-detailed silk faille mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.

 Bronx and Banco Medeleine Dress, at revolve.com.

Jonathan Simkhai Ariel draped linen maxi dress, at modaoperandi.com.

 Fendi ladder-cutout linen midi dress, at matchesfashion.com.

Saint Laurent chainmail jumpsuit, at mytheresa.com.

 The iPhone Photography Book, by Scott Kelby.

Thank to Kourtney, president and co-founder of Pacific & Court, for sending CC a copy!

This concise, witty, full-color illustrated book explains in mini-chapters how to get professional-looking images with the camera you always have with you! CC picked up a bunch of tips and tricks, such as:

1) Use Burst Mode for shooting something that's moving.

2) Never use iPhone's built-in flash.

3) Don't put your subject in the middle of the frame. Use the rule of thirds (invented by a painter in 1797): divide your image into 3 sections, and place your subject where those lines intersect.

4) When photographing people, direct sunlight and artificial light should be avoided. The best time to shoot is when the sun is low in the sky.

Darlings, CC hopes this manual helps you become a better photog, too! 

xoxox,

CC

Lovely Lingerie

Darlings, here are a few of CC's favorite boudoir-ready pieces... but don't feel you need to wear them just in the bedroom! CC loves a sultry lingerie-inspired look for evening! For instance: layer a beautiful bustier or bra under a sheer blouse or structured blazer. 

Be sure to read to the end, where CC reviews a chic and sexy guide to boudoir posing!

 Lug Von Siga ruffled striped cotton-poplin bralette; this and next at matchesfashion.com.

Lug Von Siga side-tie stripe-print cotton briefs.

 Dodo Bar Or ribbed-knit bralette, at mytheresa.com.

 Fleur du Mal Orchid embroidered boned bralette, thong and garter belt, at fleurdumal.com.

Mach & Mach satin corset top, at modaoperandi.com.

Kiki de Montparnasse lace inset balconette bra and thong, at kikidm.com.

Adam Selman Sport cutout buckle bra, at mytheresa.com.

Balmain jacquard bustier, at mytheresa.com.

Alexander McQueen lace bustier, at mytheresa.com.

Dion Lee ikat camo corset, at dionlee.com

Gucci GG tulle bodysuit, at mytheresa.com.

Kisskill Rozalia Slip, at kisskill.com.

 Morgan Lane Rosemarie Dress in Strawberry Hearts, at morgan-lane.com.

Carine Gilson lace-trimmed silk-satin slip dress, at matchesfashion.com.

 Bordelle Angela Dress, at bordelle.co.uk.

Darlings, get ready to strike a sexy pose, thanks to the professional guidance of noted fashion photographer Lindsay Alder! Introducing The Boudoir Posing Deck: 50 Poses for Photographers and Models, a full-color deck featuring 50 high-quality posing examples to help guide and inspire you to create the perfect boudoir session.

CC loves the expert tips and sultry photos in this chic set. Pick up a copy and give these pretty poses a try! Available for $30 USD at rockynook.com. Be sure to follow the photographer on Instagram @lindsayadler_photo and keep up with all the gorgeousness!

Stay sexy, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... This Book!

 

Darlings, CC is absolutely smitten with Trina Turk's latest book, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the designer's fabulous fashion and lifestyle brand! In addition to being a beautiful coffee-table tome, this 244-page hardcover book is packed with gorgeous color photos and delightful nuggets about Trina's sources of inspiration. 

Available at chroniclebooks.com.

Order a few copies, darlings, as you will definitely want to gift this lovely volume to your fashionable friends!

xoxox,

CC

Book Review and Giveaway: Summer at Tiffany

CC just finished reading this lovely little book by Marjorie Hart entitled Summer at Tiffany.

Here’s a brief synopsis of the novel, courtesy tlcbooktours.com:
New York City, 1945. Marjorie Jacobson and her best friend, Marty Garrett, arrive fresh from the Kappa house at the University of Iowa hoping to find summer positions as shopgirls. Turned away from the top department stores, they miraculously find jobs as pages at Tiffany & Co., becoming the first women to ever work on the sales floor, a diamond-filled day job replete with Tiffany-blue shirtwaist dresses from Bonwit Teller’s—and the envy of all their friends.
Looking back on that magical time in her life, Marjorie takes us back to when she and Marty rubbed elbows with the rich and famous, pinched pennies to eat at the Automat, experienced nightlife at La Martinique, and danced away their weekends with dashing midshipmen. Between being dazzled by Judy Garland’s honeymoon visit to Tiffany, celebrating VJ Day in Times Square, and mingling with Café society, she fell in love, learned unforgettable lessons, made important decisions that would change her future, and created the remarkable memories she now shares with all of us.

CC’s Review:

What a divine autobiographical account of living in bustling New York City in the sweltering summer of 1945! The author both entertains and informs about her adventures working at Tiffany and the stress and excitement of wartime New York. CC particularly loved all the anecdotes about shopping and dining, from the girls' adventures at Bergdorf Goodman to lunching at the Automat. This is a lovely summer read for anyone who loves Tiffany or has nostalgia for a bygone era in which ladies referred to each other as "m'dear" and wore little white gloves as a matter of course.

Fabulous news, darlings! CC has one copy of this charming book to give away to a lucky CC reader! Five Day Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post. Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. Good luck, darlings! And be sure to visit the Summer at Tiffany website here. Follow the author on Twitter too!
xoxox,
CC