CC is thankful for…

Happy Thanksgiving, darlings! Here are some of the many things for which CC is thankful today…
Couture. Natasha Poly at Cannes 2009, via nymag.com.
Art. CC landscape, January 2009.
Good Hair. Japanese Vogue, March 2009.
Amazing food.
Time to Lounge. Vogue Brazil, December 2005.
DG (at the Prada store in NYC, October 2009.)
Friends and fun; Halloween 2009 ~ that’s CC on the right as Serena van der Woodsen!
Fine wine.
Family.
Wonderful music.
My Fellow Fashionistas. Vogue, September 1999 by Peter Lindbergh.
What are you thankful for, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Don’t forget to enter CC’s Marc by Marc Jacobs Scarf Giveaway if you haven’t done so already!

Urban Camouflage & Brigadeiro Tag

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s sweet16finds.com Reader’s Choice Giveaway is the lovely Stilettolover91 of Hottest Heels ~ congrats, darling!
Fashion Flashback: Italian Vogue, September 2007.
Baby Phat; this and other runway images via nymag.com except where noted.
Betsey Johnson
Diane von Furstenberg
Duro Olowu
Michael Kors, via style.com
Narciso Rodriguez
Tory Burch, via style.com
Tuleh
See by Chloé sequin camo blouse, at Bergdorf Goodman.
See by Chloé camo knit dress, at shopbop.com.
BCBG Modern Camouflage belted dress, at Bloomingdales.com.
Nikka camouflage print silk dress, at asos.com.
Tory Burch super skinny camo pant, at toryburch.com.
Marisa fit drawstring pant; this and next at victoriassecret.com.
Poplin miniskirt.
Juicy Couture Rickey logo ribbon ballet flat, at shopbop.com.
Camo washed canvas messenger, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Not Rational Diaper Bag; this and next at barneys.com.
Baby Needs camo rubber duckies ~ how adorable!
G-Shock oversized watch, at shopbop.com.
Patrizia Pepe camouflage tights, at asos.com.
Mesh camo lace boyshort, at forever21.com.

Tagged by the fabulous Brigadeiro with her Blogiversary Questionnaire:
1. How did you first arrive on my blog?
I happened upon Brigadeiro completely by chance and fell instantly in love with all the designer pieces and exquisite photography!
2. Who are your favourite designers?
Roberto Cavalli, Christian Lacroix, Stella McCartney, Erdem Moralioglu and Christophe Decarnin.
3. How old are you (if you don't mind my asking)?
33 ~ will be 34 on November 11th.
4. Are you studying/working? If so, in what?
I have a B.A., A J.D., and a Masters, and I would get a Ph.D. too if I could! But right now I’m working as a Pilates Instructor (and blogger, of course!).
5. What country are you from?
The U.S…. West Hartford, Connecticut, to be exact.
6. What would you like to see more of on this blog?
I just adore when you show us your fabulous clothes and accessories. It’s especially cool when you juxtapose your own outfits with the same pieces on the runway. And your cuisine photos are just stunning. Keep up the amazing work, darling!
7. How would you describe your style?
Sophisticated yet edgy… I love to pair unexpected items like bustiers and jeans or sweet dresses with tough boots.
8. What was the last thing you bought?
This By Malene Birger dress at theOutnet.com.
9. What are your favourite foods?
Fried calamari, blue cheese, extra rare steak, eel sashimi, avocados and dark chocolate.
10.What are your fashion dislikes?
Jean cut-offs, anything made of terry cloth, Crocs, and sweatpants.
11. What is your favourite vacation spot?
Corfu, Greece; Florence, Italy; the Jersey Shore; and Napa Valley, California
12. What are your favourite pair of shoes?
These Chloé boots.
13. What is your favourite piece of clothing?
Right now, This C-Neeon Rahmguss dress from tresbienshop.net.
14. What is on your wish-list?
A navy schoolboy blazer, black leather pants, Rodarte over-the-knee boots, a statement necklace, and anything Balmain! Paillette mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.
xoxox,
CC

Tag Times Two & Contest Winner!

I. First things first, darlings! The winner of the Alex Keller Pearls and Roses necklace is the lovely Maria of Lulu Letty... Congrats, darling!
II. 10 Things You May Not Know About CC
Tagged by lovely Fellow Fashionista Le Journal de Mode to list 10 Things You May Not Know about CC:
1) I worship Vogue. I take a full day off of work when my September issue arrives. Can’t wait to see that movie, btw!
2) I have huge feet, which does not stop me from wearing fierce heels like these Balmain boots from net-a-porter.com.
3) I am a rabid overdresser. Vogue, May 2004.
4) I hardly ever wear makeup. Photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Pulse.
5) I am the eldest of five children. (No, not all girls; I just like this image from Vogue.)
6) I loves me a dirty martini with lots of olives! That’s CC on the left and gorgeous NYC pal Jamie on the right.
7) I have been engaged twice but never married. French Vogue, April 2006.
8) I love to swim. I even played water polo in college! W, July 2008.
9) I was an Art History and Spanish major as an undergraduate at Emory University. Vogue, February 2009.
10) I adore both classical architecture and bathing suits! Italian Vogue, June 2004.

III. CC is happiest when...
Tagged by the fabulous Miss Chelle to state that CC is happiest whenever...
1) the postman delivers a lovely package, like the one I just received from theOutnet.com containing this fantastic Single abstract-print dress!
2) I get to wear a fabulous new frock!
3) my family gets together for brunch. These are my niece and nephews, Benjamin, Myles, and Teagan!
4) I have time to paint! Russian Vogue editorial courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Pulse.
5) I have a steamy first kiss. Italian Vogue, September 2007.
6) I’ve just finished a strenuous Yogilates session, run, or Spinning class.
7) a new magazine arrives. CC subscribes to Vogue, W, Elle, Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Nylon, Marie Claire, Glamour and Lucky! Italian Vogue supplement, March 2008.
8) I get to enjoy ripe avocados in my salad!
9) I’ve just had a refreshing swim in the ocean or in my favorite local swimming pool. Taryn Davidson, 2007 test shot via nymag.com.
10) I receive fantastic comments from my fantastic Fellow Fashionistas and Followers! Vogue, July 2000.

CC is tagging all of you, darlings! Hope these two tags make you smile!

xoxox,
CC