Thursday, February 26, 2009

Matchy Matchy and AWARDS!

Coordinating your shoes and handbag is no longer taboo, darlings! In fact, the matchier, the better! From head-to-toe patterns to tights & boots / handbag & dress / bikini & bag, coordination is key!
Alexander Wang. Runway images courtesy style.com except where noted.
Custo Barcelona. This and next via nymag.com.
Wunderkind
Anna Sui
Calvin Klein
L’Wren Scott
Missoni pre-fall
Michael Kors
Narciso Rodriguez
Carolina Herrera, via nymag.com
Gucci
Karen Walker
Christian Lacroix Couture
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs, via nymag.com
Lanvin
Michael Kors, via nymag.com
Tory Burch
Eley Kishimoto, via nymag.com
Oscar de la Renta
Alexander Wang, via nymag.com
Valentino Couture
Paul & Joe, via nymag.com
Get the look with Tsumori Chisato’s watercolor check tights and matching dress, at lagarconne.com!
So what do you think, darlings? Is matchy-matchy your bag?

AWARDS!
CC is the proud recipient of several gorgeous awards from her Fellow Fashionistas. From Ana of Fashion Moment and Janet of Janetteria (left), and Cara Mia of Hippie Couture (right):
CC passes along the love (pick one or both!) to the following amazing bloggers:
Inside Mode
Diego R. Wyatt of Freefall Blog
Ana of Fashion Pulse
Drinkupthefashion of Fashionforwarddd
and Tokyostargirl
Darlings, you simply must check these sites out!!
Congrats, and don’t forget to pass the love along!
xoxox,
CC

67 comments:

Hemaly said...

How weird is it that we hate people who combine their shoes w/ their bags, but in Alexander Wwang's case it looks brilliant! I think it's the structure of the shoes & the patterns that make the difference. Great post!

www.janetteria.com said...

Hi CC,

Congrats! You deserve the little award edited by me. :) (Unigue and Chic) I am glad that it expands in this manner (fellow fashionistas)! :) Haha! ;)

My fav japanese designer is Tsumori Chisato. I love tights. :)

big kisses: Janet

Unknown said...

Woah, some of this matching is very intense, I like the shock value especially with the men's clothing!

Laura in Paris said...

My favorite is Lanvin: sophisticated, not a bit "deja vu", and so so classy!

Helena said...

I prefer the yellow collection. :-) I think fashion should be also beautiful (like all art), not just innovative. (Of course it's a matter of taste too...)

MISS GLITZY said...

I think it works on the runway but in real life... but I like the idea of matching shoes and bag, xoxo: MG

MakeupByRenRen said...

yay for more awards!

Daniela Valdez said...

I love the matching tight and clutch, it looks amazing!

Congrats on your award :)

Georgie said said...

That is a lot of matching! Too much to take in all at once.
x

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

that Paul & Joe outfit is so cute and pretty! the floral prints are so fresh, bring on spring! :)

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

Congrats, darling!
I like those matchy matchy patterns!
xoxo

Theresa said...

love that anna sui dress and the lavin leo print clutch!! :)

Lisa said...

Congrats on the awards, CC! I have a conspiracy theory about the resurgence of matchy-matchy: It's a tactic to get you to buy more during tough economic times, i.e. if you get the shoes, you have to have the matching bag. ;)

Aline said...

congratulations!!

I am loving that Calvin Klein

Fifi Flowers said...

I am IN LOVE with this L’Wren Scott dress and coat... OMG!!!! Amazing and I could actually wear that! WOW WOW WOW!!!

Aline said...

Congratulations!

I am loving the Calvin Klein

Baybay Mama said...

I like to match and I also love to mismatch. The best is when you see someone pull of two different prints.

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

thank you so much for the awards! these are my first! :D
i like the matchy matchy thing when it's matching a bag to something in your outfit but not when everything is matching (like with prints), but some of the models pull off the look pretty well! and oh nooo the narciso rodriguez cow print camoflague! hahaha :) even though i hate it, i bet it's going to be featured a lot in magazines, just because it's outlandish.

zoe aka drinkupthefashion said...

p.s. i'm at school so i can't post the awards right now but i'll be posting them as soon as i can!

Sharon S said...

Hi there-some great picks here, I love the Tory Burch look!

Givenchy Blog said...

OMG CC! You are too sweet! Just beyond amazing for awarding me once again!! Even though I forgot about the last time because of fashion week, This time nothing will stop me for passing it on and mentioning such an out of this world blogger as you. Thank You again. Tune into Tommorrows Post. <3

i'm so glad that is matching trend is now starting to cath on in a way. Mainly becasue I'm one of those people that somehow finds a way to buy matching items just becasue I love the one. I just hope the Narciso Rodriguez cow print doesn't catch on. :P

Fantatic Post, as usual!

Rebirth said...

congrats on ur awards......
thank goodness matching up seems to be back, cuz i love matching my shoes with bag and belt.........lol....

prettyneons said...

Yay, no longer shall I receive odd looks, when from time to time I go OTT with the 'old matching from-head-to-toe, whoop, whoop! About time the catwalk caught up, hehe, jokes ;)
Peace and Bows...
PrettyneonsX

Liv said...

definitely my favourite --->
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B6J6nGs6VwA/SaazMvZ10fI/AAAAAAAAQuk/5MTAX7boo1A/s1600/Tory%2BBurch.jpg

erika sorocco said...

Anna Sui and Missoni = the outfits of my dreams. They are so, so perfect; and completely unpredictable.

Frank&Rémy said...

Finally! Keep on with the good job:) ad mens stuff then and then!

The grey sweater looks really nice, want one!

Larissa said...

That yellow/gold Calvin Klein dress is so vibrant

x

Wanderlusting said...

L'Wren Scott = awesome. So Hitchcock heroine.

I totally try and match colours together - at least two items have to be anchors, whether it is purple shoes and a purple bag. White gloves and white scarf. Grey shoes and Grey top. That kinda thing.

I would love to go crazy one day this summer and wear a whole bunch of colours at once!

Maja said...

LOVE the GUCCI bag!!!!!! Byebye

Fashion Moment said...

Thank you my dear Carrie!
I like this post, especialy fantastic L’Wren Scott!

FM/FP

Diego R. Wyatt said...

Thanks again CC! The Lanvin dress and bag are so completely stunning. I also love the Wunderkind look. I am into matching, depending on color and print...it can go overboard. Alexander Wang and Custo Barcelona did some great matchy pieces this season as well.

Couture Carrie said...

Thanks for all your amazing comments, darlings!

Janet my love: I totally forgot that the beautiful award originated with you - I went back and changed my post so you are included and linked!!

xoxox,
CC

Seeker said...

I'm all confused!!!!
I was loving not matching my shoes with my bag, now it's a must??
Sounds my mother "you have to have your bag n the same colour of your shoes!!!"

Well I think I'll coordinate sometimes (because I also like it) and other ones I'll clash ;)

This is a great post.
And thank you lovely for the tips about legswear.

Oh and congrats on the awards, you s deserve them.

xoxo

Gigi said...

Too funny how I have all but 2 of these shots in my Style.com lookbook. Great minds think alike! ^_^ I must admit, L'Wren Scott takes the Matchy Matchy cake today though! In my opinion at least!

Frankie said...

Another fantastic post, CC! You deserve all of the awards! x

essence said...

I love all of Tory Burch and Paul & Joe looks,
And congrats!!!!!!

x

Anonymous said...

Your blog is totally fierce! Congrats on the awards! I like matching, but not from head to toe. I like matching a purse with a shoe!

Sara said...

Nice post!!

Raquel said...

bikini and bag!! super cute!
xx

Graça Ventura Medeiros said...

Lovely pieces! bjs

shopinchic said...

I still don't get the matchy-matchy thing, but nonetheless
the clothes still look marvelous.

I would wear these items separately!

Congrats on the awards!

Eri said...

This post made me dizzy... too much!

LJ said...

i have to say, im not a big fan of matchy matchy. But I find it very interesting when its printed matchy matchy, like the squared blue and purple suit.. yum!
xx-LJ from SOS!

Elizabeth Marie said...

That Michael Kors is amazing!

Congrats on your award doll!

Sienna said...

Love the pictures in this post. And congrats!

SparkleQueen said...

I am so in love with the Anna Sui dress. Prints!!!!! :)

WendyB said...

I love matching leggings and handbags!

freeteyme said...

Congratulations CC on your well deserved awards! I am still not sure I'll do the matchy matchy but this is a great post specially loved the
L’Wren Scott and Karen Walker dresses. So chic!

Anonymous said...

I love that bikini and bag! I may need to find out if I can make my own bikini with a matching hand bag. Hmmm...

Danz said...

Hey CC! I don't mind matching clothes and accessories in certain instances. It can be done brilliantly as shown by the looks you've posted here but other times, it can just fall flat.

Also, just to let you know, I'm having blog contest and the prize is a Rachel Leigh Sex and the City-inspired studded belt. Hope you'll check it out!

Mom Fashion World said...

gawd, it's time for me to loose weight! these models are walking pole! gawd!

thanks for adding me in your blogroll! you are in my list as well!

T said...

Some of the matching is so extreme, but some of it is done so well. Fabulous!

La Belette Rouge said...

I really love that mens wear gray look. Very lush and rich.

Mom Fashion World said...

thanks for sharing the photos.

Ariella said...

I really like how the outfits with the matching tights and dresses look - it comes off as adorable, I think.

Unknown said...

Hi again!=)
Great post friend,just like what Hemaly said,those people who love to wear the same color from head to toe are so weird..
But the you carry your clothes has totally change my idea about rave clothing or about people who wears rave clothing..=)
Thanks for sharing it.
Have a nice day..;D

Brunch at Saks said...

Just found your blog and I love it :)

Kati said...

L'Wren Scott: I wanna marry you! :-)

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU, sweet CC!!! =)Love your choice of pieces!

Annabel Wendt (LoveMore) said...

oh this is an adorable post! I love Karen Walker the most! so cute.

and congrats on your awards! so deserved :) and nice work passing the love on!

xxx LM, happy weekend!

H A N N A H . M A Y . R O S E . † said...

Thanks for the sweet comment you left on my blog =)
I don't think I'd ever be able to do the whole 'matchy matchy' thing - I hate it! But I have to admit it looks much better when Alexander Wang does it.
♥ Hannah
((london--rose.blogspot.com))

Keith said...

Congrats on the award. I've only recently come across your blog, but I really like it a lot. You definitely deserve the award. As far as this post is concerned, I think it depends on the outfit on whether it's good to match the bag or not. Some of these look better than others. Have a great weekend.

Anonymous said...

welldone CC!!

Bradford said...

These matchy things are trippy. Love your selections, as always....

Anonymous said...

Really nice and fun choices !

Marian said...

The matchiness reallty works! Lanvin is amazing! congrats on the award my love xx
Marian x

Anonymous said...

Karen Walker... look fabulous. And congrats on your award too!!!!