Saturday, March 28, 2009

Strap Happy

Exquisite detailing and cleverly oriented straps bring a smile to CC’s face; how about you, my Fellow Fashionistas? Whether asymmetric or bejeweled, straps are taking center stage for Spring/Summer 2009!
At left: Claudia Schiffer; photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Myriam of My Miji. Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Chanel
Christian Dior
Matthew Williamson beaded strap details – divine!
Colette Dinnigan
Hermés
Maybe it's just the arresting gaze of model Viktoriya Sasonkina, but CC thinks this strap is quite lovely, too!
Jenny Packham’s sorbet hues, via nymag.com
Versace
Louis Vuitton
Marchesa Resort
Rue du Mail
In the shops:
Ranna Gill jeweled halter dress, at intermixonline.com.
Marchesa one-shoulder dress; this and next 5 at net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Gilbert mini dress
Christain Lacroix linen embroidered sleeve dress
Catherine Malandrino beaded halter dress
Christian Lacroix puff dress
Day Birger et Mikkelsen silk bead-embellished tank dress
Elizabeth and James Heirloom jersey tee with detachable bead and rhinestone chain, at shopbop.com.
Marc Bouwer asymmetric dress, at Bergdorf Goodman
Rory Beca blouse at pinkmascara.com
Clements Ribeiro fringe cashmere tank, at net-a-porter.com.
Last look: Ted Baker beaded top, on sale at asos.com.
CC loves this trend, in part, because it’s so DIY-able!
So get creative, darlings, and you’re sure to be strap happy too!
xoxox,
CC

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63 comments:

  1. MirandaMarch 28, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    love all the embellished straps and your new header is so pretty :)

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  2. www.janetteria.comMarch 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    So fantastic! :)

    Have a great weekend, CC!
    xoxo: Janet

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  3. Sharon SMarch 28, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hi there-just fabulous my dear, loving the Christian Lacroix!

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  4. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 28, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Totally LOVE these straps! The Ted Baker beaded top is absolutely gorgeous! I'll have to check it out right now!
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend, darling!
    xoxo

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  5. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    I love a nice intricate detailed strap! These are beautiful picks!

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  6. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 28, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Oh, btw I'm a bit shy to ask... would you like to trade links, darling?
    xoxo

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  7. BlairMarch 28, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    me gustan casi todos pero el primer vestido me tiene enamorada!
    Xoxo

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  8. MarianMarch 28, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    so aptly titled honey!your post really proves straps are becoming more and more interesting. I love all the detailing,embellishment and decoration on straps. I so need to go all diy on a few strapped pieces.
    This is such a yummy post CC. Thank you darling.
    Happy weekend my sweet and hope you are well.
    Muah x
    Marian

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  9. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    They are all amazing finds. But I absolutely love the Chanel and the Mattew Williamson.
    XOXO
    LCF

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  10. Daniela ValdezMarch 28, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I love one stripped dresses!!

    Hey CC, I need your fashion advise!!! Help!

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  11. MISS GLITZYMarch 28, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Perfect dresses for a fashion goddess, love this idea:)

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  12. Baybay MamaMarch 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    i am totally loving these straps on these shirts and dresses.

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  13. LaurenMarch 28, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    love the LV straps!

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  14. TiffanyMarch 28, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    love all the pretty details!

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  15. fawnedMarch 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    ohh matthew williamson ♥! lovely :D x

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  16. Fashion MomentMarch 28, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I love it! Lacroix and LV are great.
    Have a fabulous weekend, dear!

    FM~FP

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  17. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    CC, I am in love with all the detailing from Versace S/S! It's all about chic standouts for the spring season!

    [K]

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  18. MegMarch 28, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    I love the jeweled and diagonal straps!

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  19. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 28, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for adding my blog to your roll, Carrie! You're so sweet!

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  20. ALWAYS OVERDRESSEDMarch 28, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Claudia Schiffer kinda looks like chelsea handler in that picture. ha

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  21. Fastidious BabeMarch 28, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    loved the marchessa <3

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  22. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 28, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    wow these dresses are so beautiful! i'd be happy with any one of them!! :)

    xx

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  23. SaraMarch 28, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Very, very nice!!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    ooo i love asymmetrical straps

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  25. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I love the Louboutins in the first photo - I saw them in photos from a Rodarte show a while back and thought they were just fabulous!!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I love the back straps. I would show my back, but I have to wait until it heats up a little bit more.

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  27. SparkleQueenMarch 28, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    i must say, I love the straps!

    E

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  28. Caroline CakewiseMarch 28, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Oh my word, your blog is such a glorious hodgepodge of deliciously pretty things to feast the eyes upon and dream of wearing! It must take so much time and effort finding these gorgeous clothes and posting about them, thank you so much - a treasure trove of style inspiration! xx P.S. My favourite dress of this post has to be the peach Marchesa Resort one! It's just divine!

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  29. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks again, darling! You're an angel.

    Patagonia Gifts website is:
    http://www.patagoniagifts.com

    xoxo

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  30. Flashes of StyleMarch 28, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    I love the floral strap! So amazing <3

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  31. Julia modeMarch 28, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    the first dress is so chic !! =)

    xx

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  32. ...March 28, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    the dior is AMAZING!!!


    -louboutin for barneys
    -MARNI
    -March Jacobs engaged
    -Christian Lacroix
    on
    http://siqlogic.blogspot.com/

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  33. Graça Ventura MedeirosMarch 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Love that detailed pieces. put a simple top soo prety and different! kiss

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  34. DanzMarch 28, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Hey CC! Gorgeous post! I'm a huge fan of all things embellished, especially straps and necklines.
    I recently bought a colourful, egyptian-style beaded collar that can dress up a simple top or dress like the beautiful examples you've shown here. Can't wait to wear it!
    Hope you're having a great weekend. Take care :)

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  35. LJMarch 28, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Chanel silver dress...nom nom..
    xx-LJ from SOS!

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  36. TrishMarch 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Love the last two photos! It is soo me! Hihi. :)

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  37. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    love the marchesa!!

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  38. RaezMarch 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    greta observation, and these are some great pieces!

    and loving you blog, carrie! wanna swap links?

    xx
    Raez

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  39. Fashion GardenMarch 28, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    nice post !! :)
    xoxo
    alice

    www.thefashiongarden.blogspot.com

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  40. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    They're all so bedazzled!

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  41. Mademoiselle RutaMarch 28, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    that first dress is soooo hot. i'm in love.

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  42. Jadore-FashionMarch 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    love intricate straps! Really like the choices especially Chanel & williamson.
    xoxo

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  43. DaniellaMarch 29, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    The Matthew Williamson is amazing!

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  44. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    That lilac dress is so beautiful! These are all gorgeous.

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  45. AngelaMarch 29, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    jewel neckline is trend du jour!

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  46. JamesMarch 29, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    Claudia seems to be holding up VERY well after all these years.

    Patterned tights = awesome.

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  47. Amazing StyleMarch 29, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    The Hermes green dress is my favourite!

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  48. misslikeyMarch 29, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    Omg that pastel dress from Marchesa Resort..to die for!!
    nice blog
    moi loves
    xoxo

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  49. SiljesfashionMarch 29, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Oh my, I am in love with that Marchesa resort dress. Just lovely!

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  50. erika soroccoMarch 29, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Viktoriya Sasonkina is so gorgeous. I'm kind of in love with that Christian Lacroix Puff Dress. Fabulous finds - as always! :)

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  51. Bibbi-JeanetteMarch 29, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    love it :)

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  52. young girl...louis vuittonMarch 29, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    beautiful....i'm loving the orange piece the most! I'm thinking orange will be my new favorite color for spring!

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  53. Blair FriedemanMarch 29, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Ok, I am obsessed with those jenny packham dresses. The details and the softness are just amazing! Happy Sunday Carrie. xx

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  54. FrankieMarch 29, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    What I love about these pictures is that they show straps don't have to be fussy - they can be striking and elegant. Great post as always, CC x

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  55. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingMarch 29, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    I love reading your blog - and I love the one strap over the shoulder look. Its AMAZING!

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  56. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I really love the extremely bedazzled straps that are more like fancy jewelry than something to keep your clothing in place!! I actually saw Jenny Packham’s sorbet hues dress and drooled over the strap... thanks for letting me do it again.

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  57. LauraMarch 30, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Love the catherine malandrino dresses.
    They look so elegant and detailled, but still young.
    x Laura
    http://stylecoaching.blogspot.com

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  58. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)March 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    CC! sorry i have been out of touch! im back!

    love love the first one and i simply MUST have Marchesa one-shoulder dress...omg amazing? YES. love it!

    hope you had a wonderful weekend :)

    xxxx bel

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  59. AlineMarch 30, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Oh wow, I love these!

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  60. Miss YayaMarch 30, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    i must must must have the ted baker top!!

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  61. Miss YayaMarch 30, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    p.s. the top is not to be seen and i am depressed.

    i would say i will try to make it but i procrastinate too much and realistically will never do it. lol

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  62. ediotMarch 31, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    love these pics. so inspiring. thanks a lot for sharing

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  63. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    I really admire all the dresses but have my eye on the smokey eye look...when I do it.. looks like I ran into a wall..

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