Thursday, February 5, 2009

Surfer, Dude!

S.C.U.B.A.-inspired fashions make CC want to catch a wave!
At right: Alexander Wang in U.S. Vogue
Michael Kors
Antonio Berardi
Abaeté
Gareth Pugh
Giles
Frank Tell dress and LNA leggings featured in Teen Vogue.
ASOS one-shoulder jersey dress; this and next at asos.com.
Quontum stripe polo mini dress.
Alexander McQueen striped column dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
DKNY color block silk dress
Rag and Bone cashmere skinny knit dress at ronherman.com.
Deal of the Day: ASOS neon zip body con dress, $56.96 at asos.com.
Celine bootie, pictured via Japanese Vogue.
Speedo LZR racer swimsuit, via nytimes.com.
Last look: Roksanda Ilincic and Alberta Ferretti dresses in U.S. Vogue.

Wetsuit wonder, or all wet, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
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51 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Carrie.. I am a huge fan of color blocks = ) I found this one top (tunic) with bell like sleeves, paired with flare bottoms...

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  2. www.janetteria.comFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I like Alexander McQueen dress!

    ahh *sigh*

    xoxo: Janet

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  3. GabbiFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    I love the Abaeté design! Such lovely stripes and the sort of old fashioned look to it. It's great how summery everything is becoming...xoxo

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  4. Diego R. WyattFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    The Quontum dress is insane! And Gareth Pugh is a genius. These looks make me want to go to the beach!

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  5. Míriam Juan-TorresFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    I see some beautiful dresses there! Nice post :)

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Definitely getting that speedo suit ;)

    I love your trends posts!

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  7. RandFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    ahhh thnx:) ur header is cool!!
    and loveing those dresses!

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  8. essenceFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I love Alexander Wang!
    Great post as always!

    x

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  9. Tina { Luphia Loves... }February 5, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    how cool! love the surfer inspired dresses, the bold colour blocks are gorgeous!

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  10. WendyBFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I definitely like some of these.

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  11. MizzJFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Fun and funky, I like! How do such skinny models manage to make their butts look so curvy? They must really throw their backs out on those poses.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    these are wild--how, oh how, do you come up with these amazing themes? love it!

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  13. SparkleQueenFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    hmm.. I remember watching a video about Alexander wang and how he said that some of his collection (i'm not sure which one) was inspired by surfer chicks moving to live in the city. I love the idea because I haven't really heard of that before.

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  14. CountrybelleFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    such fun posts to catch up on! the rainbow post was gorgeous. and thank you thank you for the tag a while back!
    xx
    countrybelle/heartshapedmorning

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  15. LisaFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I love the last look. This seems like a trend I can dive right into. ;)

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  16. WanderlustingFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    I was thinking about those ASOS ones yesterday - I just don't think I can pull it off though. I'm more beachy hippie surfer than neon YAR DUDE surfer :)

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  17. SiljesfashionFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Great post! LOVE that last picture.

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  18. Make Do StyleFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Love the US Vogue pic and the Alberta Ferretti dress!!

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  19. KayFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Great post, I love this. Also put an exposed zip on anything and I am THERE.

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  20. MakeupByRenRenFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    so that's the name of this trend!

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  21. MarianFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    darling i love the modern sports feel to these piece! i particularly adore the gareth pugh and Mc queen dresses.
    darling how is the new year treating you so far? hope you and yours are doing well!
    muah x
    marian

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  22. FORMENTERA ♥ AGUAMARINAFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Wow!! a lot of colors!! so nice! *.*

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  23. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I'm not sure I can buy in to the sportswear vibe! But all the same I'll give it a whirl.

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  24. SiruFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    It's a bit too out there for my everyday style, but in runway it works like hell.

    juliet xxx

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  25. MJ.February 5, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Next purchase: One of these dresses!!! (well, a cheaper version of them...:P)
    Have u seen the shape it makes!!!??

    XX

    And yes, I bought one for my dad! He loved it!!:P

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  26. Terence SamboFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    i love that celine shoe...its so adorable :oD

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Funky !
    And the idea of the McQueen dress as a surfer dress is outstanding !

    Genius post !!

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  28. ♥ Cara Mia ♥February 5, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    well my husband is a surfer so i have plenty of wet suits to stare at :) not sure about them as a trend though.

    p.s. the pink platforms in my post were giuseppe zanotti's.....aren't they insane?

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    There are quite a few of these I like, have a fabulous friday CC xx

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  30. A BIT COQUETTISHFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    those body con dresses are beautiful!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  31. EriFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    The Celine shoes, if Im not mistaken, are amazing! I love their cyberspace look.

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  32. FrankieFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    I'm so ready for spring! Very inspiring post, CC x

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  33. SomalyFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    hey girly. if you are interested in contacts. let me know. ounsreysomaly.blogspot.com

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  34. shopinchicFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Those dresses are so bold, in a good way!

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  35. AntheaFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Those patterns are soooo cool! I like the dresses. I am hoping to try surfing this summer in Japan! AIEEE!!!

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  36. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Some of these are a bit crazy...but they're definitely making me want the beach.

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  37. Lil MidgetFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Those shoes are rather interesting! Come catch a wave in Newcastle Australia!

    xx

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  38. KellyFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    LOVE the floral shorts on the guy...i wish guys i know would try out something like that!

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  39. dirtyflawsFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    xxx gareth

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  40. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)February 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    oh thanks carrie! you are so kind really! :)

    i am loving the red Antonio Berardi...would make a perfect staple little red dress to have i think! so pretty!

    happy friday CC!!!


    love LM xxxxxxxx

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  41. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)February 5, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    forgot - i tagged you ! xx LM

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  42. AllisonFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    I LOVE the first guys outfit!
    Hmm, I do like certain outfits you picked, but I know I could NEVER pull any of these off!
    Oh, and thank you for your sweet comment about my birthday darling - you're too sweet for words.
    xo

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  43. Ellie LeeFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    They're all so streamlined! How unfair!!

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  44. Fifi FlowersFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    LOVE this ASOS neon zip body con dress! And I LOVE that whole spread (last photo) in Vogue! Reminds me of how I dress to go shopping!

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  45. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    oh that McQueen striped dress!!! F that is good.

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  46. MFebruary 6, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    I like speacially the boy's blazer! <3!!
    xxxxxxxx!

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  47. Alecca RoxFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    i think what u've posted there must be one of Giles most feminine creations!! feathers? he's evolving!

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  48. Candidly ChrisFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    CC, yet another great post!

    I love the Scuba inspired pieces - most specifically Burberry Prorsums SS '08 collection. I'll never forget the beautiful blue scuba trench (much like the color of the burberry dress you've pictured) I tried on at Barney's in Las Vegas, it was like heaven!! If only it hadn't been $1500

    Keep up the great work CC!

    Cheers from Seattle,
    Emerald Dandy

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  49. FLASHY STYLISTAFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    love the wang picture!! but i want the dressand the shoes of course!!

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  50. HemalyFebruary 8, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Giles and Rag & Bones dresses are simply gorgeous!

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  51. JillianFebruary 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    love the post, especially the scan from vogue

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