Thursday, July 16, 2009

Bright, Shiny Things!

Get sparkly, darlings!
At right: Prada in Italian Vogue, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Style on the Street.
Adam; runway photos courtesy nymag.com except where noted.
Alexander McQueen
Alexander Wang
Alexandre Herchcovitch
Barbara Bui
Blugirl
Chanel
Cynthia Steffe
Davidelfin
Diane von Furstenberg
Dolce & Gabbana
Giorgio Armani
Gucci
Guy Laroche
Isaac Mizrahi
Jasper Conran
Julien MacDonald
Louise Goldin
Matthew Williamson Resort
Michael Kors
Paul & Joe
Phi
Sonia Rykiel
Thakoon Panichgul
Toni Maticevski
Tory Burch
Vena Cava
Vera Wang Resort, via style.com
Versace

Nicholas Andersen and Julie Ho of Confetti System piñatas, via nytimes.com.
Coach Bonnie metallic chain tote, at coach.com.
Deal of the Day 1: Insight Fiesta bag, $42 at 80spurple.com.
Celestina woven silver filigree clutch, at net-a-porter.com.
Santi sequin clutch at vionnetboutique.com.
Fab sequin frame wallet, at forever21.com.
Sequin wristband, at asos.com.
Alice + Olivia sequin legging, at shopbop.com.
J. Crew sequined georgette tank, at jcrew.com.
Oscar de la Renta sequin-sprayed dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
See by Chloé sequin-embellished dress.
Gyphon sequin tunic; this and next at chickdowntown.com.
Deal of the Day 2: Free People grape sequin mesh slip, $66.
See by Chloé chiffon sequined skirt, at net-a-porter.com.
Sass & Bide The Last Romance skirt, at shopbop.com.
Shine on, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Remember to enter CC’s Creative Contrast Scarf Giveaway below, if you haven’t done so already! Contest ends tomorrow!

90 comments:

Anonymous said...

I was going to say that 1 was my favorite but as I was scrolling down, I was like, I love them all!!

MY OWN YELLOW CAT said...

Brilliant!

This glitter and metallic clothes are so fantastic!



Enjoy the summer! ^.^

Melissa Blake said...

ohhhh, i loooove shiny things!

Dream Sequins said...

This is my kind of post. I just had spasms of delight, especially as I got towards the end and saw those sequin pictures. Stop killing me with the awesomeness, Couture Carrie!!

Amanda K said...

Very shiny and glam..

Ela said...

Fabulous photos, CC! And I love that 2nd one especially! I know a lot of bloggers don't love LV but I gotta say, I still fall head over heels everytime I've bought a new Louis. xx

Syed said...

My inner magpie is positively squawking at these dear! That Alexander McQueen look is so stunning. And I love the deep blue DvF dress top. Ooh and the Gucci metallic leopard print looks amazing. And wow at the Vera Wang resort dress, the gold and white looks beautiful.

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

What a coincidence, I was actually thinking of doing a sparkle-y post today... I am wearing a pair of JCrew shiny bermudas from last summer and I saw this Prada bag! http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446233991&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492709740&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1247752910649&ev19=1:3

Unknown said...

the Oscar De La Renta reminds me of a dark city night ;)

Gabbi said...

Lovely shiny things... my very favorite is the pink Versace dress. Gorgeousness. Makes me think of Mermaids!

Wishing you a wonderful Thursday dearest CC!♥♥♥

Fashionista said...

Bring on the glitter..i love it..I just bought a pair of gold sparkle shoes and i love them..i want to wear them everywhere with everything..great pics..I love all of them..xoxomish

Swetha said...

thats shinny! Loved the golden ones! they are glowing !

Jennifer Fabulous said...

I love all the dresses! They are so sexy and fun. :)

Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

I keep thinking about getting a top or a skirt to add a bit of sparkle... Perhaps, this year I will... Love Versace dress, so feminine. x

Arushi Khosla said...

Loving this!
So gorgeous. Literally swooning here, CC!
I am so getting a sequined skirt this spring.

Kisses XX
A*

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www.janetteria.com said...

I totally love that Alexandre Herchcovitch coat. YUMMY!

XoXo

Bradford said...

i had and odd, out of character urge to post something shiny today too...

Anonymous said...

I loved that gold prada number!! I adore shiny things but i'm not so much into sequins, when that trend became popular everyone just killed it for me.

Fabulous Finds Gal said...

Wow... great pics! I'm in... I'm getting my sparkle on.
xo,
Christina

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I now want a sequin jacket and I've been lusting over the Gryphon number for a while!!! Love it.

DaisyChain said...

so much eye candy!

Diego R. Wyatt said...

All that glitters...is amazing! The Alexandre Herchcovitch look is stunning. The mix of pattern and shine adds such dimension. I also love the Thakoon Panichgul gown. It is so chic...great for a Met gala.

erika sorocco said...

Chanel. And DVF. And Michael Williamson Resort. And Gucci. And Sass & Bide. I simply can't take it - the sparkle is making me salivate! :)

Elizabeth Marie said...

Shiny sparkley things are my FAVE :) I love the sequin tanks!! How cute with jeans and killer shoes...

Happy Thursday doll! XOXO

Anonymous said...

i'm human and attracted to shiny things
i love this
gorgeous!!! beautiful inspiration darling

-cma
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Fashion Moment said...

So many beautiful outfits! J Crew is fab!

FM~FP~AF

Unknown said...

this post got me restless! I wanted a sequined dress so bad!

Brunch at Saks said...

I love all of these pieces! Sequins have always been tough for me because I never know if I can wear them before nightfall, and when I do wear them I'm always wondering if I look like a huge disco ball! But all of your choices here are just amazing- I wouldn't mind wearing any of these! :) XOXO

oskarsobsession said...

I LOVE alexander McQueen.
he is so interesting. his creations
are magnificent and very weird.
but from designs like that you expect the designer to be a little excentric
yet he looks like your everyday man.

great post shiny stuff is the best :)

TheBeautyFile said...

Darling, I LOVE bright shiny things...makes my eyes twinkle with delight! Love anything that dark bronzey color...so hot on blondes or redheads! Also love a sparkly slate...gorgeous! Those leggings are killerrrr!

Escapist said...

Shiny things are state of art these days.......Even i have shopped some...Your blog looks interesting.


JOlLliiiieeesss!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

LOVE. i just got a sequined cardigan, so excited!

Suzanne said...

Love it!

Your blog is a fulltime job isn't it? :)

Xoxo Suusje

Suzanne said...

Oh how great, I love pilates! Really have to make more time for it!!

Do you answer everyone who leaves a comment? I feel special, hihi :)

Suusje

. said...

Shiny, bling bling. Perfect for making a statement!

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Suzanne said...

I already have your link at my blog, Carrie! But thanks for adding mine at yours :)

I love lying at my back, head up and switch my legs while pointing them, supporting them with my hands under my knees. Do you know what I mean? Actually I love all the exercizes, execpt the one standing on your elbows and toes. It hurts my back! But after pilates I always feel so elegant and fit.

Xxx

Maria Confer said...

So many gorgeous images!! I can't even begin to pick a favorite!!

Sequins seem to be everywhere and I really want to buy something fun and sparkly for my wardrobe.

Thanks so much for your super sweet comment!!

Melissa @ I Pick Pretty said...

I would so rock that Cynthia Steffe. Ethereal and shiny at the same time - me likey!

Stephanie Clayton said...

fabulous shininess!! love it all!

KP said...

wish I had more crazy parties to wear these fabulous dresses too!

Gorgeous.

Unknown said...

I am not really a great fan of shiny things, but I do love them on other people!:-)))

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Love all the bags you selected darling CC! I like shiny things that doesn't require polishing & elbow grease! ~XO*

Angela said...

i would love to have sequin accessories but not overall sequin. i don't know where to go with something so bling.

Anonymous said...

I love the last skirt so much. I and love love LOVE those Loeffler Randall shoes on her!

jess said...

Oooooooh so shiny, I love the sequined leggings.

Anonymous said...

Love these photos! I especially adore the first Prada one - the gold is the most perfect shade!

Sierra said...

Wow, very very sparkly! I do have to say I love sparkles very much, even in make up!

love home|life|style said...

Love all these sequins! makes me wanna go dancing!
The models lips in pic 3 made me jump though! gosh, what a pout!

Unknown said...

Yay, how sparkly and fabulous! I definitely plan to sequin it up this fall!

Unknown said...

i'm liking sparkly... can't wait til it gets cooler so i can don my sequin dress out at night.

TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To Thinking said...

Amazing... sparkly, fancy, and fantastic!

Terence Sambo said...

love d pic with a model lying on an LV trunk :o]

María Pilar Bernal Maya said...

I adore the shinning -specially chanel and willianson-
kss
;-)

Unknown said...

so fun! I love it ALL!

jessica said...

those prada heels .... oh gosh, looove .

stilettolover91 said...

ooo i really love the 1st pic on the right side!! love the leggings & the heels!!! everything else is also so gorgeous!! awesome post as always!!

http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

stilettolover91 said...

ooo i really love the 1st pic on the right side!! love the leggings & the heels!!! everything else is also so gorgeous!! awesome post as always!!

http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

Iva Messy said...

so pretty!! soo shiny and sparkly..I love all things that glitter :) hehe

Pau(Rox) said...

Such a good selection !!!
XXX

Unknown said...

Another great post! I am loving sequins at the moment. i was in Topshop today (surprise) looking at the sequin leggings and some sequin top/cape thing! I am in love - LOL. I must have the purple sequin dress in your post! Such a great colour xoxoxox

Brigadeiro said...

The runway sequinned pieces are absolutely divine! Also LOVE that Gryphon sequinned piece, GORGEOUS! :)
xx

Anonymous said...

Hi CC!
Ahhh, I think every girl is going to fall all over themselves with this post! ...Especially if they love sparkles as much as I do.

I especially love those short, black mini dresses! They make my heart smile :)

Cheers
C

Lochi Love said...

wow great textures here.
would definitely look twice at someone in any of these (in a good way):)

Keith said...

Great photos. I hope you had a wonderful day. Cheers!

Natalie said...

oooh sparkly! love it! i really want sequin leggings!

http://natalieinboots.blogspot.com/

Allison said...

I am loving that Alexander Wang and the Thakoon! I love this trend so much :) Beautiful selections, as always, darling CC!

Nicole Marie said...

i saw the cutest sparkle heels at zara!

♥ Marta ♥ said...

I adore this trend... it is always so fun to wear :) perfect for going out!

i.d. said...

Gorgeous! I love anything that glitters.

Amelia said...

These are so lovely! I do need to remedy the shortage of sequins in my wardrobe...

HoneyBunny said...

WOw, what a fab post, dear CC! I loove all of these sparkly dresses:)

Mo said...

lovely lovely lovely, you can't go wrong with sparkly clothes ;)

Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.com said...

This is a cool style; has an armor, as in knight, look to it.

Sharon S said...

Hi there-fabulous post my dear, so pleased to sequins are still on trend going into Fall, I'll definitely try to wear mine!!

Unknown said...

FAB-tastic! I love glitter ;)

WendyB said...

Oooh...shiny things. I like them all!

Anonymous said...

This is so good... disco reminders !!

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Unknown said...

omg..I have so many sparkly and shiny things hanging in my closet and you just totally inspired me!! thank you, CC. xo

Zevaa said...

I love the J. Crew sequined georgette tank, it's so simple and classic.

♥ Cara Mia ♥ said...

give me glitter and glamour any day!!! :)

Raez said...

love this post:) the shiny part was my fave, and that sweet editorial!

xx raez

Sasi said...

This is a trend I absolutely adore, though not always easy to pull off. Loe the look at Alexandre Herchcovitch.

Mona said...

I'm really into sequins right now

Fashionstyle said...

So glamourous!!

Tracey Ellle said...

i absolutely absolutely love bright shiny things.. so much so that just 2 days ago i just bought such a skirt myself... and ended up trying on another sequinned outfit i was gonna buy... but then got really upset and decided not to when i discovered in my haste to take the outfit off and go to the next store before the mall closed... id scratched my skin seriously with the sequin outfit.. wasnt fun at all.. tho i still dream of the outfit and might eventually still go on get it... sucker for pain right? lol

T said...

Oh, don't we love a bit of shiny? Of course! :)

Anonymous said...

thank you for a lot of inspiration through your posts :)

Cindy Van Dyck said...

Nice blog girl!


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Kristin Joy said...

What a great selection of all those gorgeous looking dresses, handbags and shoes... I got a new and trendy dress from Saks Fifth Avenue...