Friday, December 4, 2009

Hi, Shine!

Shimmering styles sizzle, darlings! There’s nothing like silver and gold to make a gal shine, especially at this time of year! From metallic handbags to liquid leggings, shine is fine!
Carmen Marc Valvo; this photo via nymag.com. Other runway coverage courtesy style.com except where noted.
Christian Dior
Christian Cota
Dennis Basso
Dennis Basso; this and next two via nymag.com
Giles Deacon
Krizia
Luisa Beccaria
Marc Jacobs; this and next four via nymag.com
Monique Lhuillier
Ports 1961
Ralph Lauren
Richard Nicoll
Roksanda Ilincic
Ruffian; this and next via nymag.com






Toni Maticevski

DKNY fold-over gold leather clutch, at net-a-porter.com.
Madewell metallic mini messenger bag, at shopbop.com.
Mercury Glass shiny suede shopper, at anthropologie.com.
Miu Miu metallic cracked leather pumps; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Lanvin gold platform sandals.
Diane von Furstenberg Zia crisscross platform sandals, at shopbop.com.
Twinkle headband, at anthropologie.com. Also in silver!
American Apparel gold metallic long sleeve minidress, at americanapparel.net.
Hervé Léger gunmetal bandage dress; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Luella corseted metallic jacquard mini dress.
Oscar de la Renta metallic jacquard dress.
Asos high shine mini dress, at asos.com.
Helmut Lang metallic racer back tank, at shopbop.com.
Torn by Ronny Kobo gold lame skirt
So Low metallic liquid leggings
American Apparel shiny high-waist legging, at americanapparel.net.
Say "Hi" to Shine, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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83 comments:

  1. KPDecember 4, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    so pretty-I got a top like this from pixiemarket that I love. fabulous weekend! xo

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  2. erika soroccoDecember 4, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    The ballerina aesthetic of the Dennis Basso is heavenly. And the Madewell Messenger? I've had that on my Shopbop wish list for weeks! Loving shine! :)

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  3. MegDecember 4, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I want a pair of those sparkly silver leggings!

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  4. That Chelsea Girl™December 4, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    All of these looks are fabulous! I am obsessed with anything metallic. Thanks for the great photos :)

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  5. FASHION SNAGDecember 4, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Love that AA long sleeve dress. All the choices are gorgeous. Girls can't resist the shiny! xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  6. KeithDecember 4, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Hey Carrie. These are all so beautiful. They definitely have some fantastic shine to them all. Have a great Friday and weekend. Cheers!

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  7. ~kristie~December 4, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    i love metallics but only if they don't make you look like a disco ball!

    www.thesocietyofstyle.com

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  8. A PIECE OF PASSIONDecember 4, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Love the dress from Dennis Basso!

    A Piece of Passion

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  9. SiljesfashionDecember 4, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    LOVE those Lanvin shoes. Shine is perfect for the holidays!

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  10. LeahDecember 4, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    It's the season to sparkle and shine... love the selections CC.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    i really want some metallic leggings.

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  12. Blair FriedemanDecember 4, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    That Dennis Bosso dress is just amazing! Love how it looks like she is wearing liquid! Have a great weekend miss cc! xx

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  13. cupcake♥trashDecember 4, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    such great selections! love the gold platforms.

    http://cupcaketrash.blogspot.com

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  14. Laura TreveyDecember 4, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Loving the shiny dresses for the holidays!!
    I linked you in my
    Wrap it Up series :)


    xoxo Laura

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  15. Rachel @ The Haute NotesDecember 4, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Gorgeous pieces! I adore the color of that blue top and pants set. It's so pretty!

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  16. www.janetteria.comDecember 4, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I'm not sure for me, but this is a great selection!

    Have a lovely weekend!


    X♥X♥

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  17. Jaime @ laviejaimeDecember 4, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Fab picks- loove all the shoes!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    ooh very inspirational for the new years!
    xxx

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  19. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 4, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    You are my sunshine my only sunshine...lalala!
    You make me want to sing suddenly darling!
    xo*

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  20. Peter BreeseDecember 4, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Shazam... what a shine. My wife an I have noticed a fair number of shiny leggings around here lately, good on some... maybe not on others :). Nice post.

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  21. carolina @ patagonia giftsDecember 4, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    wow! those Lanvin gold platform sandals are exactly what I need for my LBD! hope you have a shiny weekend, darling! xo

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  22. PlanetLumiereDecember 4, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    love the dennis basso dress!
    S
    xx

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  23. stilettolover91December 4, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!!!! I loveeeeee silver!!!! All of these are amazing!!!! Fabulous post!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  24. UnknownDecember 4, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Hi my friend!

    I want all this dresses and shoes for me.

    Kisses

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  25. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    oh wow these are gorgeous and so eye catching! I want one of those dressed for NYE!

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  26. SamDecember 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Ravishing!! I'd love one of the pretty party frocks for Christmas! Lovely selection as always CC!

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  27. WendyBDecember 4, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I have a liquid silver top that you're going to DIE over. Keep an eye out for a picture soon!

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  28. Make Do StyleDecember 4, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    gorgeous theme! I actually wore a silver grey skirt last night.

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  29. joannappleDecember 4, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    the 1st dress is just stunning! love the accessories too

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  30. C.December 4, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    I think this is a really hard trend to pull off but the ladies on the runway do it flawlessly. Great post, Carrie.

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  31. mAdi*cakesDecember 4, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    ahhhhaaa I love this! :] One time my girls and I were talking about everyones sig. colours and the girls go "Madi's colours are silver and gold!" I was like "BOOYAH!" :] I even love those feathered shoessss <3
    Youve totally inspired me even more for a holiday party im going to tonight. xox. Loves, darling! Have a fab and sparkly weekend.

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  32. lorenabrDecember 4, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Hi,

    Damn for that look you need a dope body but the 1st dress is great:)

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  33. HiFashionDecember 4, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    These are great selections and perfect for the festiv season. I love the first dress. Its so elegant.

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  34. NuheilaDecember 4, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Wow!Really shine post:)I would like to have one of those dresses!

    Nuheila

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  35. NinaDecember 4, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Glitz for the holidays ... perfect!

    Nina

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  36. DaneDecember 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    AH I love all things shiny.. amazing!







    www.trustme-itsparadise.blogspot.com

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  37. Jennifer FabulousDecember 4, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I'm dying for that gold skirt...sigh.

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  38. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Shiny shiny shiny

    I love shiny - sequins, metallic, rhinestones, sheens, sparkles

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  39. MarzDecember 5, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Lovely pictures! I'm loving the Christian Cota dress.
    -Marz

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  40. Ashley LaramieDecember 5, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Metallic and shine look killer in accessories; it really makes the outfit look so much more alive, if you know what I mean.

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  41. La sonrisa de HiperionDecember 5, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    Como relucen hoy los tonos brillantes tus trapitos... jajaja

    Saludos desde el otro lado del charco.

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  42. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    It does look cheap sometimes, but I love the Vera Wang asymetrical try... also because of Hanne-G ;D

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  43. Intrinsically FlorrieDecember 5, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    That Dennis Basso dress is so sweet. And the DKNY bag is rather gorgeous. Of course I love the Luella dress, and the Oscar de la Renta appeals to the elegant lady in me. :)

    Florrie x

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  44. chic femmeDecember 5, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Oh, beautiful dresses. :) Love the mini with the back cut out fabulous. :) Hope you have a great weekend, doll.

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  45. Grumpy old manDecember 5, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Hey C C lovely selection of pics, you picked them well.
    Hope your weekend is a pleasant one!
    Colin.

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  46. ImogenDecember 5, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Excellent selection. I love this colour at the moment and my favourite is the 5th picture.

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  47. UnknownDecember 5, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    ohmygod!!! I love this. I love the slouchy bag. I adore these fabrics.

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  48. UnknownDecember 5, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    LOVE the Giles Deacon one!

    Missy
    For all things fashion:
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  49. The Little Fashion TreasuryDecember 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Hi CC!
    The first Basso dress with the cute shoulder parts is so adorable!

    Enjoy your weekend!!!

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  50. LaurenDecember 5, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    i have been eyeing that oscar de la rents dress for while now :)

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  51. GraceDecember 5, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I really like the lame look. I'm also seeing a lot of sequins right now.

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  52. Melmo MomokoDecember 5, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    awww. i love this new trend. silver and gold I am coming ;)

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  53. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    love the christian Dior dress!
    -Alicia D'mon
    victorianpleasures.blogspot.com

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  54. Nubia MejiaDecember 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I love metallic which you can clearly see by my last post lol

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  55. Terence SamboDecember 5, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    all of these are adorable :o]

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  56. B a la ModaDecember 5, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Love all of the with no exceptions, really. I love shiny fabric and shiny accessories. Beautiful.
    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  57. Belle de VilleDecember 5, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    That Carmen Marc Valvo is shinealicious!

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  58. Fashion CourtDecember 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    how i love metallics. i'm a sucker for anything gold!

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  59. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 5, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Liquid metal heaven. That Helmut Lang is beyond gorgeous. Hey Carrie...I wanna see lookbooks!!!

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  60. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    hi, couture carrie,
    i'm actually a model, so as you might expect, i love fashion as well! i especially agree with your metallics list- liquid leggings are my favorite american trend. i actually found a rather cute "up-and-coming" fashion website- what do you think of it?
    xxx
    k
    www.joiedejour.weebly.com

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  61. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    dear carrie,
    i love your blog! i actually happen to be a fashion model, so i am really interested in fashion myself. it's one of my hobbies! i agree with you; liquid leggings happen to be one of my favorite trends! i hope it doesn't go out of style too quickly...
    i found an adorable "up-and-coming" site that i think you might enjoy! let me know what you think.
    xoxo,
    K
    www.joiedejour.weebly.com

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  62. Fabulous Finds GalDecember 5, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Love! Of course, this comes from a gal that wore a long gold lame dress to my first highschool dance. You can't take the glam out of the girl. Happy holidays!

    xo,
    Christina
    Fabulous Finds Gal

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  63. ChristenDecember 5, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I am beginning to think that my wardrobe is dreadfully void of metallics now! Love every single one of these pictures!

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  64. AshleyDecember 5, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Love the dresses! I would gladly wear any of those to a New Years party!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  65. MimiDecember 5, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    All very beautiful looks! I especially love the Dior and Ralph Lauren ones. What is more fabulous than sequins or shiny fabrics? Love the title too by the way.

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  66. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    love the shine! in fact, my recent american apparel buys include 2 satin charmeuse jackets and 2 pairs of shiny nylon leggings! xo, Mel

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  67. Iva MessyDecember 6, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    such a great post CC!

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  68. indigotangerineDecember 6, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    your trend roundup is so cohesive, right now i'm all about the sequins, though some metallic tights do sound very tempting.
    -indigo

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  69. Pink LinksDecember 6, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    I say "Hi" to your Gorgeous Shines!

    Hugs♥

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  70. AnonymousDecember 6, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    I want something between shinny and rust for next spring/summer.

    xZY

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  71. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieDecember 6, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    I'm feeling the Metallic too- for sure! Great finds.

    http://candyflosspersie.blogspot.com/

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  72. BlairDecember 6, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Preciosos!Mis favoritos los de Basso y el de Hervé Léger.xoxo

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  73. AnonymousDecember 6, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    luv this mettallic post**°*°*
    really nice selection !

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  74. LapetitefilleDecember 6, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Well i like metalic, but i prefer in big bags and shoes! or in "pailletes". xxx from PAris!

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  75. Susanna-Cole KingDecember 6, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    I'm usually not a fan of shiny, but if there's ever a time to sparkle and shine with one's dress, it's the holiday season! :)

    Hope you are well, dear! ♥

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  76. ღ♥ CONFASHIONS FROM AMSTERDAMDecember 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Awesome girl! Let's shine the winter away :D:D

    Hugsss enjoy ur Sunday darling!

    xx!
    http://myfashionality.blogspot.com

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  77. SiruDecember 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    That silvery shirtdress is my favorite!

    juliet xxx

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  78. SusanDecember 6, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    love that title :) love shiny stuff for the holidays!
    have a great day, darling Carrie.
    xoxo

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  79. GabbiDecember 6, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Lovely and shiny! My most fave is the Krizia dress... such a dream.xo

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  80. FashionJazzDecember 7, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    I luv shiny things, luved ur post!! : ) xx

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  81. Montreal Fashion MindsDecember 7, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    We love anything shiny! <3!

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  82. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    oh how I love anything metallic. love love love <3

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  83. DANA BOULOSApril 29, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    I love how im in ur blog post ;D

    wiseredlips.com

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