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Tag, You're All It!

Tagged by the lovely Helen of Living Boldly:

1. If you could own any automobile, which one would you choose?
An Audi A6.

2. Do you have a favorite curse word?
"Son of a biscuit!"

3. If you could meet a world leader, living or dead, who would it be?
Bill Clinton.

4. Does 'the one that got away' apply to anyone in your past?
Thankfully, no! I am so happy with GP :)

5. Are you genuinely afraid of anything?
Aging.

6. What do you feel most proud of?
My blog, of course!

7. What do you consider your worst flaw?
I can be impulsive.

8. What makes you happy?
The beach!

9. What makes you sad?
Losing a cherished pet (our cat, Oscar, is 15... hope he lives forever!)

10. Any guilty pleasures?
Dark chocolate, vodka martinis, online shopping, and brie.

11. If you could be anyone in history, who would it be?
Jane Austen. Love the era and her novels!
CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas!
xoxox,
CC

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Mossman Clothing, a fabulous online and brick and mortar shop based out of Australia that offers some of the most edgy, gorgeous and beautifully constructed dresses that CC has had the privilege of wearing!
CC has a Mossman lace dress and absolutely adores it!

Loving these bold blues in Mossman's latest Chemical Romance Collection...

What do you think of these marvelous Mossman pieces?

xoxox,
CC

P.S. Please be sure to visit Mossman on Facebook, darlings!

Divine Dresses: CC's Renegade Marmalade Picks

Darlings, CC is so excited to again be featuring the spectacular boutique Renegade Marmalade, a shop based out of the U.K. which carries numerous up-and-coming talented designers such as Arrey Kono, Bjorg, and Uno de 50. Here's a bit about the store from the website:

Renegade Marmalade is a labyrinth of couture and hand picked international designer women's clothing.

The Renegade Marmalade team dedicate their time to searching worldwide for the most creative and beautiful designs.

The collections are showcased in the Flagship store in the heart of Manchester.

Many of the designs stocked in the store are otherwise unobtainable in the U.K. and are constantly on the most-wanted list of respected fashion icons internationally.

All items at renegade-marmalade.co.uk.

Elaine Widdowfield Sweetheart Dress.

Fairground R.I.P. Daul Kim Dress.

Hemyca Cecilia Dress.

Jovonna Structured Dress.

Kei Kagami Nailed Dress... How spectacular is this piece?

One Teaspoon Charlie Dress.

Savage Culture Prep Me Dress.

Fabulous news, darlings! Renegade Marmalade is offering CC readers a 20% discount sitewide: just enter code 20OFF at checkout... Happy shopping!

xoxox,

P.S. Be sure to like Renegade Marmalade on Facebook and follow Renegade Marmalade on Twitter so that you can keep up with all the latest!

Kardashian Kollection ~ Kool!

Darlings, CC is loving these pieces from the Kardashian Kollection at Sears! To learn more about the Kardashian Kollection and other fab Sears products, check out searsStyle.com. Not only can you find lots of fun KK pieces, you can also get expert styling tips and enter contests to win free Sears goodies.
Did you know that the Kardashian Kollection includes jewelry, swimwear, and lingerie? So fun and fabulous! CC has tried a few items on for size and the fit and construction are lovely. Bravo, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe!

Rihanna dress

Macrame cotton maxi dress

Geo print Tribeca jumpsuit

Armour tie-neck blouse

Cascade frill skirt

Road to Nowhere jacket ~ CC has in ivory with blue pinstripes and absolutely adores!
The construction is gorgeous, and the blazer is fully lined. One of the best features of this open lapel Kardashian Kollection Road to Nowhere jacket is that you can button the sleeves up to take them from long to three quarter length... and the shiny gold buttons are super classy! This blazer is totally versatile as well; wear it to work with a sleek pencil skirt, out on the town over a sexy little dress, or on the weekend to run errands with a pair of skinny jeans. What do you think of this jacket, darlings?

Balconette bra

Striped floppy hat

Golden chain bracelet
Which piece(s) are you loving?
Have you purchased anything from the Kardashian Kollection yet, darlings?
xoxox,
CC

Renegade Marmalade Review

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to the new online boutique, Renegade Marmalade! The business was founded on a frustration with the dominance of high street retailers and the limited opportunely for women to express an adventurous and individual sense of style.
From the outset, the Renegade Marmalade founders wanted to create a boutique whose aesthetic, collections, environment and location went against the grain of the established retail marketplace in Manchester. They wanted to introduce new possibilities and different experiences for shoppers – through featuring unusual and exciting labels not stocked elsewhere, within a beautiful, welcoming space. In short, they wanted to open the kind of boutique that they would love to shop in!
Collections have been sourced internationally from designers who reflect this concept. Few are well established in the UK and many are unique to Renegade Marmalade in Manchester. The juxtaposition of Renegade and Marmalade provides a theme running through the collections - elements of military, urban, gothic and subversive styling, combining with a feminine and beautiful aesthetic. All reflect a certain boldness and independence of spirit. Quality and cut is paramount – pieces are well crafted and very wearable, but all have a twist that makes them unique on the high street.
CC hopes that you enjoy these amazing pieces, all available at shop.renegade-marmalade.co.uk.

Uno de 50 charm necklace.

Bjørg spine chain hand piece. CC is smitten! Here's a bit about the brand: Bjørg is a Norwegian company widely recognized for its individuality and raw elegance. The jewelry is always unpredictable and looking for the beauty of imperfection, balancing the fine and the raw. Every element in the collection can be perceived as a little story teller and can also be part of a bigger adventure.

Bolongaro Trevor Sharp tux ~ CC has and adores! So beautifully constructed, and classic and edgy at once!

Hemyca Sarai coat.

One Teaspoon Bowie dress.

Emami Peculiar Piece dress.

Kei Kagami Nailed dress.
Which piece do you prefer? Be sure to visit Renegade Marmalade and treat yourself to a fabulous and unique item, darlings!
xoxox,

Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!

Darlings, CC is so excited to be hosting another Shabby Apple giveaway! As you know, Shabby Apple has some of the most gorgeous women's dresses out there, and this lovely Spanish Steps frock is no exception! CC actually has this lovely dress, so she is even more thrilled that one lucky CC reader will also be wearing this dress shortly, too!

Five Day Contest: To enter, simply "like" Shabby Apple on Facebook and tell CC that you have done so in the comments section of this post.

For an additional entry, simply visit shabbyapple.com, select your favorite item, and mention it in a separate comment in the comments section of this post.

Open to U.S. Residents.

Good luck, darlings!

xoxox,

Guest Post: Saving Local Fashion: from retail to etail, specialty stores come a long way

Since the last decade the ecommerce landscape in the fashion world continues to take the industry by storm. There is a plethora fashion ecommerce sites that feature big brands, big stores and big designers, few if any champion the smaller, independent clothing designers.

While departmental stores and big box retailers may have colossal marketing budgets, the same cannot be said about your local, independent designers: the proof is in the dwindling numbers. And yet, some of them stand tall with a survival story to tell. That’s because ecommerce isn’t ecommerce any more, it’s also a forum for buyers and sellers to individualize and interact—offering more power to the consumer.

Meinto is one such company built on this premise. An online marketplace that unites a network of independently owned boutiques—over 795 brands no less! Established in Denmark in 2008, Meinto recently opened shop in the United States in 2011 after a successful run in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. From the business standpoint, it offers specialty mom-and-pop fashion businesses an instant global platform through an integrated presence on its website and social media for a small fee.

No matter how international fashion maybe or how closely knit it is woven on the internet, connoisseurs and industry gurus insist that it has local roots. Most of the fashion blogging and social communities are strongly advocate this idea as well. As customers have more choices and more power, could the use of new technology and advanced social communication turn things around for the underdog? One can only start small and start smart.

So, the next time you’re shopping for that cocktail soiree, give your favorite local boutiques a chance. Better still, snap a picture and send it to the Meinto Facebook fan page and qualify to win a $100 Meinto gift card.

For more information visit www.meinto.com

Guest post by Jyoti (Jo) Peswani ~ thanks!