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... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC is loving at the moment!

DIBS Beauty Palm Palettes

$36, dibsbeauty.com

DIBS Beauty has entered a new category…eyes! These portable palettes are versatile, mistake-proof, and user-friendly, featuring defining mattes and full-pigment shimmers that can be worn either wet or dry! 

Available in two shades: Coffee in Hand & Roses in Hand. CC can't pick a fave... they're both amazing, not to mention flattering to all skin tones and pigmentations!

Clinical Skin Vitamin C Pro-Collagen Serum

$120, clinicalskin.com

Clinically proven to minimize the signs of aging, while firming, increasing elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving skin tone and texture – all while leaving your skin radiant and rejuvenated.

Comme Des Garçons Marseille Eau De Toilette,

with notes of Savon de Marseille Accord, Neroli Accord, Petalia, Oranger Crystals, Overdose of Ambrofix, and Cosmone, at fwrd.com.

ZOYA Nail Polish in Shannon. Melon pink creme, via the amazing Erika of Cat Eyes and Skinny Jeans.

Be sure to check out her Instagram @cateyesandskinnyjeans for daily beauty and life inspiration!

Any beauty faves to share, darlings?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, happy weekend! Here are the beauty products CC is loving right now:

Uncle Bud's Renewing Face Mask Kit with five fabulous clay face masks, at unclebudshemp.com.

Diptyque Doson shower oil, at fwrd.com.

F. Miller eye oil, at fwrd.com.

Maison Louis Marie No. 4 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil, at fwrd.com.

Nails.Inc vegan and cruelty-free Nail Polish in Eco Ego, at revolve.com. 

Thanks to my fabulous fellow fashionista friend Erika at Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans for the reco! Be sure to check out her Instagram @cateyesandskinnyjeans for magnificent manicures and other amazing inspo!

Wander Beauty Mile High Club Volume & Length Mascara, at revolve.com.

Which of these awesome items catch your eye?

Any beauty faves to share?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves...

Here are just a few of the items that CC is loving right now, darlings!
These Jessica Simpson Evangel sandals, at jessicasimpson.com. CC was completely smitten when she saw them on Fellow Fashionista Erika's blog, Cafe Fashionista!
These Picnic pumps, at milkandhoneyshoes.com.
These Yves Saint Laurent Riviera starfish-print canvas wedge sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Sexy Sparkles. Vogue Australia, February 2012, pictured via Fellow Fashionista Ruby Mines.
This NCLA nail wrap, at shopncla.com. CC adores ikat!
This Low Luv by Erin Wasson ring, at glamhouse.com.
These Body Central jeweled teardrop chandelier earrings, at bodyc.com.
These Bulgari earrings pictured via theknot.com... Wouldn't they be wonderful as a bride's "something blue"?
These Sandy Hyun earrings, at maxandchloe.com.
This Jessica Ricci Abundant French Lace cuff bracelet, at jessicariccijewelry.com.
This Marlyn Schiff bracelet, at marlynschiff.com. CC is smitten!
This Kenneth Jay Lane thick snake chain bib necklace, at shopbop.com.
This Joomi Lim Queen Bee necklace, at joomilim.com.
This iPhone 4 case, at jcrew.com. CC adores the paisley print so much that she had to buy it! You can find a variety of cases with Best Buy promotional code on cases and have a variety of styles to match your wardrobe!
This Jamin Puech Choco bag, at jamin-puech.com.
This Linea Pelle double zip clutch, at lpcollection.com.
This Nyla Noor Mercat pouch, at nylanoor.com.
This Merriweather jacket, at jcrew.com.
This three level leather jewelry box, at shopbop.com. Update: CC just bought!
What are you loving these days, darlings?
xoxox,
CC

Tag Time!

CC has been tagged by the lovely Erika of Café Fashionista, darlings!
Where do you live?

CC. West Hartford, Connecticut (by way of both NYC and Atlanta).

What would your perfect day consist of?
CC. Coffee and scones in bed with GP, checking in with my Fellow Fashionistas, shopping with my sister Mindy and lunch al fresco, a lovely run in the park, followed by some pampering (mani/pedi and haircut/blowout), then drinks and apps with the girls at my favorite champagne bar!
Who is your fashion muse?

CC. Sienna Miller
What do you always order from Starbucks?

CC. Quadruple venti skim extra hot no foam latte!
7 Passions:

CC. Family. Love. Fashion. Knowledge. Blogging. Literature. Art.
What are your obsessions?
CC. Crosswords. Scrabble. Glossies. Platform pumps. Trader Joe’s Frozen Yogurt. Red Velvet Cupcakes. Campaigning. Vintage furs. Statement necklaces. Skinny jeans. New York City. Cabernet Sauvignon. Mad Men. Gossip Girl. Family Guy. Yoga. Pilates.
What is your favorite quote?

CC. Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end. -Unknown
What is your favorite season?

CC. Fall! I literally worship my September Vogue. And I love to go running in the crunchy autumn leaves. Not to mention pumpkin picking and carving, cozy boots, day hikes, and my birthday (11/11)!

What is on your bedside table?

CC. A stack of magazines, a book or two, a lamp from Anthropologie, an adorable pillbox, a bottle of Poland Spring, and a silk Mary Green sleeping mask.
What’s on your playlist?

CC. Armin van Buuren, In and Out of Love; Angels & Airwaves, True Love; The Samples, Who Am I; Slow Runner, Trying to Put Your Heart Back Together; John Mayer, New Deep; Ben Lee, Ripe; Band of Horses, Neighbor.
What’s always in your bag?

CC. My Coach wallet, Michael Kors shades, iPhone, digital camera, Lancome Juicy Tube and MAC Lipglass (yes CC needs 2 glosses at all times!), pretty tissues, nail file, business cards and holder from J. Crew, and a silk scarf.
Naturally, CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas to complete this super-fun survey ~ would love to read all about all of you on your respective blogs, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Ten Years Hence

Darlings, CC was recently tagged by the lovely Gracey of Breakfast at Gracey's with this fabulous award, which requires the recipent to state where he/she hopes to be in 10 years' time. CC would love to be settled here in Connecticut with her current beau, GP. CC's dream is to own a restaurant/shop where clients can have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and a bit of brie while browsing the most exquisite and exciting array of clothing and accessories!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? CC is passing this award and its query on to all of her Fellow Fashionistas... Can't wait to hear your responses, either in the comments section of this post or on your own blogs. Congrats to everyone, and enjoy!

xoxox,

CC

Lounge Act

Is there anything better than a model in repose? CC thinks not. Enjoy some relaxing fashion editorials on this fine Sunday, darlings!
British Vogue, December 2003.
This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Pulse.

This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Girl Meets NYC.
Elle Spain, November 2009 courtesy Fellow Fashionista A Piece of Passion.

French Vogue, August 2005.

French Vogue, May 2008.
French Vogue, August 2005.
Hugo Boss ad, Fall 2004.
i-D, September 2008.
Italian Vogue, May 2008.
Italian Vogue, September 2003.
Jill Stuart ad, Spring 2008.

Russian Vogue, May 2009.
Russian Vogue editorial courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Pulse.
Vogue, July 2004.

Vogue, September 2004.
W, 2008.
W, December 2007.
W, January 2010.
W, October 2009.
Time for CC’s nap!
xoxox,
CC