Monday, September 7, 2009

CC’s ABCs of Fall 2009 & Fifi Flowers Chanel Book Giveaway!

It’s that time again, darlings! CC presents her biannual alphabetical index of the top trends of the season! Enjoy, and tune in throughout September as CC elaborates on each of these themes!
A is for Animal
Blumarine; runway photos via style.com except where noted.
B is for Blanket Statement
Diane von Furstenberg; this and next via nymag.com
C is for Cocoon
Guy Laroche
D is for Drawstring
Isaac Mizrahi
E is for Eating
This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Pulse
F is for Fall Florals
Aquascutum
G is for Gams
Balenciaga
H is for Houndstooth
Alexander McQueen
I is for Innovation
Chanel
J is for Jacquard
Roksanda Ilincic; this and next two via nymag.com
K is for Knits
Missoni
L is for Lace
Givenchy
M is for Minimalism
Jil Sander
N is for Net
Limi Feu
O is for Over-the-Knee Boots
Fashion Flashback: Elle, September 2003.
P is for Patterned Coat
Issey Miyake; this and next via nymag.com
Q is for Quilting
D&G
R is for Red
Ruffian
S is for Spike
Julien Macdonald
T is for Tuxedo
Dsquared2 designers, via nymag.com.
U is for Undergarments
Christian Dior Couture
V is for Velvet Accents
Marc Jacobs
W is for Winter Shorts
Prada
X is for X-Files
Vogue, September 2003
Y is for Yesteryear
Marc Jacobs
Z is for Zeal
Balmain

Fabulous news, darlings! By commenting on this post, you are entering to win a fabulous book courtesy of CC and Fifi Flowers: “The Quotations of Coco Chanel”! Two Day Contest: Open to Fellow Fashionistas worldwide; limit one entry per blogger, please. CC will pick 2 WINNERS on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 using random.org. Good luck darlings, and happy autumn!
xoxox,
CC

102 comments:

  1. Now I definitely know my ABC's - love this post, darling. In addition to Balmain, of course! :)

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  2. awesome job with the ABC's! i especially loved the leopard Blumarine coat :)

    ♡ R

    P.S.
    i've moved to a new address, click to rachelleQ.blogspot.com :)

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  3. Love the ABC's! So much to take in - will have to re-read ;)
    xx

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  4. Oh I want that Chanel gift set!!

    xxx

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  5. WOW!!! great job with the ABC's CC! :)

    I hope you are having a great long weekend!

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  6. Phenomenal picks! Must consult this again when it's time for my Fall shopping spree ;)

    xx Leia

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  7. Brilliant A to Z - much better than a is for apple!

    Lovely images as ever.

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  8. a- adorable.
    b-beautiful
    c- cc !


    loves to you beauty.

    X

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  9. I love the cocoon, the drawstring, the houndstooth, the over-the-knee boots, the tuxedo and the eating too. Love this post!

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  10. Another spectacular giveaway!!

    I adore the caviar picture! Stunning.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  11. Great giveaway!

    Don't like caviar. I'll eat oysters, clams, snails...but no caviar. how weird am I? LOL!

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  12. Gotta love knits, lace and drawstrings. What a great ABC, I love it!

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  13. i should have thought of this when doing the ABCs with my son!

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  14. This is SO clever...love the alphabet according to Couture Carrie :)

    Enjoy your Labor Day!

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  15. What a fab giveaway! I'm in love with everything you posted too. So gorgeous!

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  16. I'm loving the pic with the girl in the thigh high boots!! Very hot!!! Fabulous post once again!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  17. I am so ready for the fall after this post! Love the A-Z guide!

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  18. stunning post, CC! I adore that Jil Sander dress. wow! such a wonderful giveaway! xoxo

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  19. Adorable outfits:) Its different and super!! Great work CC !

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  20. Oh I love the A to Z idea, some fabulous images to inspire the winter wardrobe. XOXO

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  21. Love the A-Z's

    Thank you for another giveaway!

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  22. ahh that book looks amazing!

    love the abc's!! so cute!

    xoxo
    neira

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  23. okay, give me some houndstooth, fall florals, over the knee boots and some eating and i'm good to go! great post, darling!

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  24. Love your ABC! That book is incredible, quotes are always inspiring and funny.

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  25. those are some awesome abc's. how long did that take you to come up with??? soooo creative! and i love each picture you've added for each letter!
    xxxxx


    AlphaBetaChic.blogspot.com

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  26. Amazing post with the ABC's! Wonderful post, as always. What would I do without your direction this season?
    xo,
    Fabulous Finds Gal


    PS. Carrie you won that amazing rhinestone starfish bracelet on my Urban Spark Giveaway!! Congrads!!

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  27. aahhh balmain, my love! i'll never getover my lovefor balmain!
    xooxo

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  28. i love your blog!
    very clever !!

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  29. How wonderful, I love the ABCs of fashion!

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  30. i love this list! gives me a lot of new ideas 4 this fall! :)

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  31. I love your ABCs! I'm still looking for the perfect pair of Over-the-knee boots.

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  32. Awesome post!

    Especially loving knits, houndstooth, fall florals... I guess I'm ready for autumn!!

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  33. Thanks for your comment on my blog!

    Love the ABC's.
    Definitely need to update my winter wardrobe!

    xx

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  34. How fabulously cute! I'm very impressed by your x, y, and z.

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  35. 'F is for Fall Florals'
    Now that's a trend I love! :)
    I really like that Roksanda Ilincic, I adore that kind of frabric.

    Florrie x

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  36. So fantastic ABC's! Oh Honey, I need that Chanel boooook! YAY!

    XoXo

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  37. What a great idea and wonderful post! The giveaway is sooooooooo tempting.... x

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  38. Oooh, darling CC, what a fabulous post! =) I love all the jacquard pictures - those puff sleeves are beyond gorgeous!
    Hope you're enjoying your weekend - and what a great giveaway! =) Who doesn't love Coco Chanel!?

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  39. all photos are absolutely amazing!
    oh, wish i own one of those pieces!

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  40. This is what I call alphabet! Leopard is back! :)

    box-of-style

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  41. Ooo shoulder pads...i remember those! The twin guys are soo adorably cute in their vests. Great post luv ♥

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  42. Love your blog, Carrie! I may no longer need my Vogue subscription-- you've got it covered!

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  43. Your kind of ABC makes so much more sense!

    juliet xxx

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  44. I love this post, so insightful! Also particularly love that purple-pink lipstick. x

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  45. Oooooh let's GIVEAWAY TWO BOOKS!!! TWO LUCKY WINNERS will WIN!!! If that is okay with Carrie and all her FAB readers???
    ENJOY a FASHIONABLE DAY!!!
    Fifi

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  46. Yeah to ABC's!!!!
    I couldn't miss it, darling CC...

    Love it!!!

    xoxo

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  47. Nice post! Happy autumn to you too! Great time of year!!

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  48. Thanks for all your spectacular comments, darlings!

    Great idea, FF! And thank you! Let's make it 2 WINNERS!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  49. I adore Limi Feu. But I imagine she has had good inspirations. :)

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  50. Hahaha I've done my Fashion dictionary too!

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  51. Velvet accents, spikes, quilting, I'm totally clued up on my ABC's now :)

    xoxo

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  52. Interesting fashions. Great book giveaway. I love Chanel.

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  53. Thanks for such a great post! Love the giveaway

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  54. what a great post CC. I love reading this.

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  55. LOVE your ABC's! Also loved reading your answers to the previous post, thank you so much for doing the 'tag'! :)
    xx
    CC

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  56. Beautiful post! I love Chanel and would love to own this book! :-)

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  57. I am liking the trends, especially all of the blue colors, that blue coat is especially very daring and beautiful!

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  58. Hey CC!!

    I love Vichy print, just bought a jacket!!

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  59. I dreaded the end of Summer but am now quite hyped on what comes with fall! I adore your post dear CC, especially the X Vogue (9/03) editorial... fantastic. Speaking of fantastic, I love your and Fifi's giveaway... a book on Coco. Please do enter my name. *bises*

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  60. These photos are amazing. I love them all. I hope you had a great holiday weekend. Take care. Cheers!

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  61. What a fabulous giveaway!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed :)

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  62. could this post be any more fabulous!??! I don't think so ;)

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  63. I love these posts. Love the Alexander McQueen houndstooth pieces too.

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  64. i LOVE this post.

    blumarine and marc jacobs are just, glued to my heart.

    this post has gotten a bookmark on Sydney's laptop...

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  65. So many beautiful pictures!

    And I'd love to have that book!

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  66. Givenchy is awesome. Great finds all around . . .

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  67. ohhhhhhhhhhh I WOULD LOVE TO WIN!!! i love chanel!!! xxx

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  68. Wow! Wow! Wow! Everything is more beautiful than the last! Great job!

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  69. really nice post CC
    I never liked Over-the-Knee Boots...I think they are kinda ugly ^.^
    kisses

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  70. what a lovely giveaway prize. And what a good selections on your abcs ^o^ I especially love the animal print ^^


    http://twothousandthings.blogspot.com

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  71. wow what an elaborate post! thanks for sharing your ABCs dear:)

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  72. A gorgeous post!! As usual aha, I love all the pictures, so inspirational and wonderful.. especially the Christian Dior

    xxx

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  73. yay fashion ABC ! haha . oh you always held a giveaway . that's so sweet of you :)

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  74. That blue balmain dress is to die for! Love it!!!

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  75. That Chanel plastic bag looks so damn good! I want one!!

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  76. shoulder padded dress is hot rite now!
    i love it so much!

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  77. Fabulous post. I love the pink and black Limi Feu. I adore tulle/net.

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  78. live the ABC choices, nice post dear!! love the balmain, spikey jacket!!
    xx

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  79. :O Your blog i'ts forever brilliant!


    I love this,

    KisseS!


    xoxo

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  80. I looove ABC's !!! And this is more than perfect !!
    Btw I intend do to a 'RV fall issue' magazine on issuu.com, do you want a 'publicity page' perhaps ? ^^

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  81. Great giveaway.. that book would be amazing I'm sure. Love Chanel quotes! My fav is the lace - Givenchy picture as well as the Balmain, of course!

    xo, Becs

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  82. I love everything, again excellent selection :)

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  83. this is such a fun post cc....I love it!

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  84. Oh Coco would be thrilled I bet to see your ABC's of fashion.
    Happy Twirls

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  85. amazing post, darling :)
    have a lovely day, xoxo

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  86. you have a great blog here! You really are very talented and deserve an honest compliment, congratulations. And Job with the ABC's.

    Term papers

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