Hasbeens for H&M and for ME!

I LoVE this little collection and cannot wait for it to land in H&M in April, another reason for Spring time to hurry itself along!

This is what the label had to say...

"We have a strong belief in making better shoes for a better world," Blixt said. "We want to make fashion more fun, creative and friendly to both the environment and people. We have loved designing for H&M! It's a fantastic opportunity to spread the idea of Hasbeens and make these shoes available to more people around the world."

And this I also LoVE!

The shoe label Swedish Hasbeens (also has a wicked site, worth checking out) will bringing three styles of it's clog range to around 150 stores. They will be somewhat cheaper than their current range too, yippee!

Last year my little Clarks Clogs saw me through my summer time, so I shall be sticking with the same 70s Nordic vibe I think!

Roll on Spring/Summer!

My blouse collection

My love for feminine blouses grows and grows. How pretty they look, the colours, the fabrics and the cut. How they can hang loose or fit like a glove, showing the perfect silhouette. During my travels in Asia, I came across a lovely selection of blouses. Oriental shapes, featuring high necklines, silk materials, perfect little collars and gorgeous prints. I have decided to sell some of these online, share them with others that may not get the chance to go and see China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Japan themselves. Blouses are worn throughout the world, a staple piece of clothing that can be seen in many a wardrobe. I hope you like this first collection. There will be more to follow shortly, plus hopefully one day my very own range.

With love, CC

Tuesday 11th January

I don't really know why, but today felt different.

Outside felt calmer and winter seemed to be drifting away.

The sky looked brighter and the air felt warmer.

My chosen outfit today also reflected this, as I reached into my wardrobe I pulled out my little beige chinos, pale pale denim shirt and my sandy suede German brogues.

A polkadot bow scarf in my, heart brass badge and pearl chain necklace, I was good to go.

Is today going to be the start of a good thing...

Springtime? Not quite, but you know what, it doesn't feel that far away.

x

Please note: my thermals are still sticking close and hiding away under my springtime outfit!

Mr Machine

For Christmas I received a lovely little new toy! It's red, 10 inches wide and 9 inches tall... It took a while to set up, it can make things look pretty but is useful too! My new little companion is a mini sewing machine. I loved loved my textile lessons at school and as my passion for design grows I am now looking to create my own home-made pieces. At the moment I am just polishing up my rusty skills, but I soon hope to creating some little accessories and eventually my own line...

Welcome Mr Machine, I think we're going to have great fun together.

The CC Army

CC Vintage on the road

A few weeks ago CC Vintage went on the road to Stockport Old Market Hall. The building is a lovely venue, perfect for a vintage fair. Selling silk blouses, little jewels, fur and shearling coats, scarves and fur shoals my little stall looked rather pretty. Here are some cc snaps!

Fortune Cookie Coin Purse

What will your fortune hold for this year?

Who knows...

What I do know is these little purses rock.

Thank you Diana Eng.

x

While clearing out some of my things the other day, I came across an old fortune I had once found inside a cookie. This is what it said

"your love of music will play an important part in your life"

I kept it.

Photo books

My husband presented me with a brilliant anniversary gift the other day, a photo book that he had made of our trip to New York. This great invention means that you can upload all your photographs via iPhoto and compile them into your very own unique photo book.

This service gives you the opportunity to print the album exactly how you want to, the layout of the photos, the overall finish; hard or soft bound, the words you use to narrate your pictures, background colours all presenting you with a very personal keepsake. Click here for more info.

2011

As January the 1st approached, I started to think about what this new year would bring. On NYE I received the news that my childhood best friend was expecting her first baby in April 2011, and this thrilled me to bits! 2011 is not only a new year, but also the start of a whole new decade. When I think back to being young, 2011 would have sounded so futuristic to me, I would have imagined car doors that lift up and open, everyone wearing silver clothes with funny hairstyles and even the possibility of skies filled with cars and people flying around! A lot like life was in The Jetsons...

I am excited to see what this new decade will bring, how life will move on and what changes will occur. I have great hopes for this year too, focusing on a new business venture, traveling and exploring new places, finding a new house and making a home.

I am lucky to have the family and friends I have, and I think one of my main new years resolutions is to always remember just how lucky I am, to not take things for granted. Also, to realize that over the next ten years I will not be able to eat the amount I eat without it pilling on my hips! In other words, getting healthier will be a priority!

Goodbye 2010 and welcome 2011

x

Favorite female artists 2010

As the end of 2010 arrives I have been thinking back to what music has taken up the most air play on my ipod. This year seems to have been taken over by female artists,

with a real mix of sounds and styles.

Here is a list of my favorites from the year...

1. Kelly B

2. Rihanna

3. Robyn

4. Laura Marling

5. Lissie

6. Lykke Li

7. Ellie Goulding

8. Warpaint

Christmas colours!

As I have been UK based this year for Christmas, I have enjoyed the run up to the 25th, shopping with my mum, scouring Christmas fairs and finding some cool stuff online.

It's really not that far away now, so here are some lovely little festive pics I found, that I love!

Happy holidays everybody

xx

A Vintage Christmas Fair this Sunday

I am excited to be taking part in the Christmas Special Vintage Village Fair at Stockport Market Hall this Sunday from 10am. With over 1500 visitors in November, I am hoping CC Vintage will get some well deserved love and attention. I will be selling some lovely pieces on the day, 70s winter Shearling coats, silk blouses, 60s dresses, 50s handbags, a selection of saddle bags and my very own CC accessories range; unique one of pieces assembled by me. Colourful quirky jewellery that will brighten up any outfit!

Click the link for more info.

Maybe see you there Christmas shoppers...

xx

John French (1906–1966) Photographer

Ebay Winter Treats

I have had sometime away from Ebay recently, focusing on Christmas fairs instead. However, after the snow took over my road to London I decided to pop some of my festive finds on yellow_polkadots.

Hope you like them! I do!

I think they're fun, festive and snuggly warm... all you need for your winter wardrobe.

Enjoy my friends

xx

It's a fur thing

As the snow fills our skies and the weather turns bitter cold, I welcome this with new winter coats, fur capes, snow boots and thick wooly knee high socks.

I love my winter wardrobe, choosing your outfit that will keep you warm throughout the day.

Today I invested in a pair of fur trimmed snow boots, thermals and bed socks!

Your winter outfit need not be drab and weary, it can be glamourous and fun! Here are some images that I like, fur filled outfits that show the season well!

Christmas Shop

Today I was in Ikea and they have their very own little Christmas shop! This made me smile. I spent sometime in here looking at everything and getting all excited for Christmas which is now only 30 days away.

I decided to buy some Santa wrapping paper, Christmas soaps and some ribbon! Yah x

Lykke Li returns!

A stomping tune.

Brilliant video.

Welcome back Lykke, I missed you!

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Sunday morning song, sat alone in an empty office...

I love this song. Can't decide which version is my fav.

Love Feist's vocals and the instruments used, but enjoying James Blake's stripped back vibrating version too.

Both definitely worth a listen, but visually James' is worth a watch.

Enjoy.

x

CC accessories

Here is my latest range of CC accessories, all assembled and hand picked by me.

Adorable, pretty little pieces that will brighten up any outfit!

On sale now.

CC accessories includes: Badges, necklaces, posh poodle, birdcage, little men, mini robot and Dotty.

Christmas shopping

I was told "Christmas is 37 days away" today, it is slowly creeping up on us. This year I think I might be buying a lot of my presents from Etsy. There are such lovely things on there. I have just come across this little soap gift set which is a cutey! I would be happy with anything from this online shop. I love buying presents for others. Last year I was in Hong Kong, this year I will be in cold grey northern England and I am looking forward to it! Ho ho ho! x