In honor of the 2008 Premio Awards (see tag below!), today's post is dedicated to elegant and cheeky tuxedo-inspired looks! 
Think ruffled blouses, tailored jackets, slim pants (maybe with satin side stripes, a la formalwear, as at Roland Mouret), bow ties, and lots of bold black and white!
On the runways (pictures via nymag.com except where noted):Roland Mouret Resort 2009; first three images courtesy style.com
Balenciaga
Balenciaga
Chanel
Ruffian
6267
Givenchy
Givenchy detail, via style.com.
Balmain
Temperley London, courtesy style.comConceptually:
The lovely sketch below was done by Premio Award Winner Annabel. See link at end of post!
The Collector, a stylish Aussie lawyer and Premio Award Winner, wears the look two different ways. See link below!
In the stores . . .
Cynthia Steffe keyhole dress.
Go to shopbop.com to purchase!
Alice + Olivia Tuxedo Blazer, at Bergdorf Goodman
Stella McCartney cropped tux jacket. Visit net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Roy Eliza blouse. Visit the Designer Boutique at shopbop.com.
Betsey Johnson black strapless dress, currently half off at bluefly.com.
The following dresses are ALL at
net-a-porter.com, and many of them are on sale!!
net-a-porter.com, and many of them are on sale!!
Roksanda Ilincic strapless mini dress -- CC loooooves this one!
Michael Kors contrast trim vintage-inspired zipper detail dress
Paul & Joe Sister Elysee gray ruffle placket mini dress
Thread Social bow detail dress
Marc Jacobs belted frock
RM by Roland Mouret Rhea dress
Rachel Roy sleeveless dress 
American Apparel opaque two-tone hosiery - tuxlicious!
Chanel leather two-tone carousel boot. Photo via style.com.TAG!
I was given the wonderful 2008 Premio Award tag by the incomparable
Danz of http://fatalfashionattraction.blogspot.com/
Tina of http://youreverydaystyle.blogspot.com/
and http://www.styledumonde.com/
Thanks, darlings!
The rules for passing on the award:
Danz of http://fatalfashionattraction.blogspot.com/
Tina of http://youreverydaystyle.blogspot.com/
and http://www.styledumonde.com/
Thanks, darlings!
The rules for passing on the award:
1) When received, you may post the premio to your blog.
2) Link to the blogger you received it from.
3) Give it to 7 blogs
4) Link to those 7 blogs
5) Leave those seven bloggers a comment about receiving the brilliant premio.
I'm tagging the seven bloggers below because they're stylish, talented, original and inspiring!
Brandi at Blicious http://engagedtobengaged.blogspot.com/
Clara http://comewhatmai.blogspot.com/
Daisy Chain Dreams http://daisychaindreams.blogspot.com/
Erin http://erindelacruz.blogspot.com/
Fashion Frenzy http://nikkimaria.blogspot.com/
The Collector http://inprivatecollection.blogspot.com/
Clara http://comewhatmai.blogspot.com/
Daisy Chain Dreams http://daisychaindreams.blogspot.com/
Erin http://erindelacruz.blogspot.com/
Fashion Frenzy http://nikkimaria.blogspot.com/
The Collector http://inprivatecollection.blogspot.com/
Congratulations to all! Hopefully you'll wear one of the above tux looks to the awards ceremony (j.k.)!!
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Late Addition: Thanks to Danz of Fatal Attraction 2 Fashion (link in right hand column and at top of post) for pointing out that the black tie look was recently worn by none other than Miss Universe! Thanks, D!
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Correction: The Collector, whose lovely self-portraits are featured in this post, is Australian, not British. CC regrets the error.
50 comments:
Love Paul and Joe dress and of course my favorite Chanel! All the looks are modern, chic with an edgy. I like!
I really love the Balenciaga dress!!
Wow I love the Roland Mouret. I completely missed that the first time around.
Thnk you so much!!!!!!!!
Should I tag more blogs? Which award should I post??
oneHI,
EEE thanks for the tag! :) so exciting!
also, i found the pic at
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.rebeccamccarthyschoolofdance.com/images/1175_0134.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.rebeccamccarthyschoolofdance.com/&h=667&w=1000&sz=140&hl=en&start=15&tbnid=dPOUnPzC0fLMXM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=149&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhip%2Bhop%2Bdance%2Bclass%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den
i hope that works.
also, i love the tuxedo look!
Very sexy! The perfect antidote to all those summer florals. And yes, link swap!
great post, the similarity of balenciaga for fall and the new Roland Mouret hadn't hit me before.
I love the graphic impact of a black and white ensemble -- these are some fabulous picks!
I love these, so chic! If only I had a suitable occasion...
I love Roland Mouret's clothes!
love the tux look, so good!
i'm loving the cynthia vincent dress...so pretty. all are great options and i would definitely pair them with some feminine peep toe heels to take down the masculinity a notch.
Temperley, London = love.
I love this post :) and your blog!
It's wonderful.
Oh man, this post is awesome! Tuxedo inspired looks are beyond cool and sexy! A great mix of feminine and masculine that's just confident, chic and full of attitude! I don't know if I can pick a favourite because all the items in your selection are amazing!!
Did you watch the Miss Universe pageant the other day when the winner from 2007, Riyo Mori, took her final walk in a tuxedo suit? AWESOME!! You have to get a pic of her and put it with these because it was such an unconventional choice and she looked fabulous! Here are a few i found: http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?src=quick&contractUrl=1&family=editorial&phrase=riyo%20mori
Thanks for doing the tag sweetie! I'll definitely check out these other bloggers. Take care!!
Oh I love the temperley dress and the origami feel of it. Great post!
I love Balenciaga collection, it was awesome. Black and white are a total must
I love all of these looks!
I so want the black and white tights from american apparel! I do think their stuff is overpriced though.
LOVE the second dress by Roland Mouret, especially the sculptured shoulders
I love your blog, its fabulous! let's link :)
These romantic yet urban slick look are really gorgeous! I love the ruffles contrasting the slim cuts! Balenciaga is purely heaven xxxx
I love all those pictures, espacially the dress one the second one!
Gosh CC, this is all too much for me... I am totally chuffed that you have featured my pics. Thank you so much!
About your post. I love the Chanel dress - so ladylike, the Temperley London ensemble - so sexy, the Michael Kors dress - the zips really toughen up the look and the RM dress - fresh looking.
In my opinion black and white works nearly all the time. It's slick, but subtle, it's masculine but sexy and ladylike all at the same time - what more could a girl want?
Btw I'm Australian. :)
I definitely pass on the tag once I think about it a little.
Give me anything Balmain, and black and white - total simplicity and flawlessly chic.
Oh, and thank you for the wonderful congrats! You are so amazing and I'm holding steady with my LEGIT votes thanks you you, I love it!
Hope you're well, mi amore!!
Thanks, darlings! Your comments are witty, insightful, and thoughtful, as usual!
Danz - Good lookin' out on Miss Universe and thank you for the link - I used it and made an addition to today's post!
Collector: I am SO sorry to have mistakenly misrepresented your country of origin, and I have fixed the error in the post. Thanks again for letting me use your gorgeous photos :)
And everyone, don't foget to vote for Laurel at vmagazine.com until 8/1/08!
xoxox CC
You're welcome! :D
There are lots of great bloggers on your Premio list!
I heart the Rachel Roy sleeveless!
And Givency, Ruffian, and Temperly are amazing!
great post!
xoxo
Thanks for the insightful post on tux! Love it! Congrats on getting tagged too :)
the Balmain is so sleek rocker chic. Love it.
Black and white is always a classic:) So many beautiful clothes! I have added you to my bloggroll, I really love your blog, so inspiring!
Let's exchange links ! Thank u for ur kindness !
See u !
I love everything when it comes to tuxedos!!
A mà los de b/n de Balenciaga me parecen perfectos. No sólo el color y la forma, sino como se adapta la tela a la silueta, me encanta. Son muy sofisticados.
Un saludo.
gorgeous dresses and great detailings makes me happy :)
your drawings are trés chic!
Love the piece from 6267 ^^
and nice blog!
xoxo
hidzume.blogspot.com
The Balenciaga & Chanel look is so chic! The Balmain cardigan? Is so wonderfully sparkly and the P&J dress ruffle dress is LOVELY!
Oh my god! Thanks for the tag, Couture Carrie! =) I am greatly flattered. Btw, I love the Givenchy details. Very intricate. I think intricacy on the outfit makes it "stand-out", in other words, chic..fab! I love it! And love you and your blog. Carry on!
I really like this classy black and white!
I really like these! They're classics with a twist and the slim fit looks super chic.
Muchas gracias a todos!!
Thanks for all your amazing remarks . . . its' so wonderful when everyone loves a trend but they all have different favorite pieces and distinct reasons for their attractions. You are such a savvy bunch of fashionistas!
Hanne & Honeymoon - I'm adding you to my blogroll :)
Boho Chic - so glad you stopped by! Those gorgeous sketches are by Annabel of http://frauda-chanal.blogspot.com/
Cheers to all!
xoxox,
CC
Ah Chanel! :swoons: I don't think there is anything better than that Chanel in the entire universe! But then again the Balenciaga and Roland Mouret are beautiful too! All so perfect.
Love love love these, the Balenciaga and the Paul and Joe are lovely!
Great post. I am a huge fan of tuxedo inspired looks and menswear in general.
I love your blog, and have linked you up on my site! Would you be interested in adding my site to your blogroll?
www.thevintagesociety.com
Love the Chanel boot!
you know how i love black and white ;)
Very elegant )))
oh wow!! thank you so much! its a lovely post too, im looking forward to doing the tag!
i really love balenciaga dress!
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