Christmas Come Early

Any chance you were admiring my scarf in last week's post? Well, unfortunately it's from last season and can no longer be purchased.

Fear not! C&C loves a good challenge, and I was determined to find a similar version of this scarf for all of our readers, and specifically for my friend MM.

And of course, I did. Consider this my early Christmas present to all of you.

You can get this scarf that looks exactly the same for only $39.99 from Marley Lilly. And when you buy it, I want to see your best stripes and plaid outfit posted somewhere on social media. Don't forget to use the hashtag #cardicouturechallenge! And even better, post it on our Facebook Page or send it to us at cardicouture@gmail.com and we will post it for you!

C&C Challenge

We are starting something new here on C&C called the #cardicouturechallenge. It actually came as a suggestion from my friend and fellow fashionista AS (you saw her beautiful ankles in a previous post about booties). Her idea...each week we post a fashion challenge for our readers: "wear something that delights you, wear sunglasses and sweaters, try a new combination in your closet, etc." In each challenge we hope to involve more of our readers through the various forms of social media: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. We plan for it to be a weekly challenge, but I'm not making any promises. 

So, without further adieu, here is the first ever #cardicouturechallenge. This week's challenge is to wear stripes and plaid. 

I was inspired by blogger Lacey of A Lacey Perspective to not only wear stripes and plaid, but also to replicate her outfit. 

Conveniently, I have the exact same scarf from Zara (last season) that I paired with an H&M striped shirt, Citizens for Humanity jeans and Cole Haan Boots. 

I finished off the outfit with a nude patent J Crew belt, a J Crew Clutch and a red Angela Caputi bracelet.

Now it's your turn! We challenge you to wear stripes and plaid together. Feel free to replicate a similar look or put your own pieces together. Here's the thing...in order for this to be interactive, you will have to share your posts with us through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Post your photos to the C&C facebook page, post to Instagram and use the hashtag #cardicouturechallenge.  Feel free to email your photos to cardicouture@gmail.com and we will post them for you! 

Ready, set…stripes and plaid! 

Gift Guide- Your BFF

Do you have a hard time finding the perfect gift for your Best Fashionista Friend (BFF)? Well, save yourself the time of fighting holiday shoppers, perusing through websites and racking your brain for ideas because here are some great gift ideas for any fashionista.

There is no better place to start than with an Angela Caputi Chain link bracelet, and as you know, they are 10% off through December 20th (details here).

This necklace is similar in style to Angela Caputi and only $38!

Tortoiseshell Necklace

Katie recently purchased this fantastic Tartan Plaid Scarf from Zara. She said it's like a gigantic blanket!  This would be the perfect travel scarf!

Zara Tartan Scarf $49.90

These pajamas from Target are adorable! I would have bought them for myself when I saw them in the store a few weeks ago, but they didn't have my size (they seemed to run true to size). It was probably better that way.

You can get them online, and they are only $24.99!

This leather dotted pouch is super cute and would be perfect inside any fashionista's purse!

Dot Pouch $64

You know C&C loves a good monogram! This adorable cuff from Design Darling is a reasonable $54!

If you are having a hard time shopping for someone special in your life, let me us know! We would be happy to put a "gift guide" together!