Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Patterned Party Frocks

The perfect silhouette for the season: strapless and joyously printed! Though these runway looks are from SS ’10, there are a plethora of patterned party dresses to be had right now!
Baby Phat, via nymag.com; other runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Badgley Mischka
Basso & Brooke
Bibhu Mohapatra
Blugirl, via nymag.com
Blumarine
Brian Reyes
Carlos Miele
Carmen Marc Valvo, via nymag.com
Carolina Herrera
Christian Dior
Christian Siriano, via nymag.com
D&G
Danielle Scutt
Dennis Basso
Derek Lam
Elise Overland
Emilio Pucci
Emporio Armani
Frank Tell, via nymag.com

















































Giorgio Armani
Graeme Black
Hervé Léger by Max Azria
House of Holland
Jill Stuart, via nymag.com
Kenzo
Louise Gray
Luisa Beccaria
Marchesa
Moschino
Oscar de la Renta
Peter Som
Rachel Roy
Sachin and Babi, via nymag.com
Stephen Burrows
Whitney Eve, via mbfashionweek.com
Willow, via nymag.com
Zero + Maria Cornejo





































Tibi zig-zag sequin-embellished dress; this and next five at net-a-porter.com.
Rebecca Taylor turquoise and gold jacquard party dress.
DKNY sequin-spotted strapless dress.
Hervé Léger strapless bandage dress.
Paul & Joe iridescent satin jersey dress.
Richard Nicoll canvas corset dress ~ CC loves!
Which frock is your fave, darling?
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Just 2 more days to enter CC’s Orient Ladies Watch Giveaway!


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91 comments:

  1. RebirthDecember 15, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    gosh ive not been here in a while.....so sorry about my absence....
    got a lot to catch up on here but these dresses are tres fabulous....great post darling....xx

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  2. FEDERICADecember 15, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Oh wow, so many beautiful dresses here!
    I really like your blog!
    Greetings from Italy!
    Federica

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  3. Mom Fashion WorldDecember 15, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    wish i could wear all of them, huh!
    gorgeous dresses, cc!

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  4. Melissa BlakeDecember 15, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Oooooh, can I have the pink one? ;)

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  5. LeahDecember 15, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    The Hervé Léger dress for me Carrie.

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  6. KeithDecember 15, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Hey Carrie. These are all very beautiful. I love all the colors. I hope you are doing well so far this week. Take care. Cheers!

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  7. Dumbwit TellherDecember 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Seriously I need a party to attend. I hate a "party-less" Holiday. I hope you are painting the town in a few gorgeous frocks CC?
    xx

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  8. joannappleDecember 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    the socond one is gorgeous, adorable ! one to die for!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    really, these make me want to party all night long...

    but there are acouple that just wouldn't happen to be on my arm..

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  10. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    there IS a plethora, not are. plethora means variety, you wouldnt say there are a variety..

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  11. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    If I am correct there is one i.e., called frill frock. I am fond of that.

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  12. FASHION SNAGDecember 15, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I adore that pink dress. So hot. xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  13. NinaDecember 15, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Uh, oh! Wish I could do strapless. I hardly have anything there to hold it up. Boo to me!

    Great post as always, Couture Carrie!

    Nina

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  14. electricsbubblesDecember 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    wooooow
    so many gorgeous dresses!

    Kisses

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  15. SherDecember 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I really wanna find a patterned party frock for the holidays! The shiny rainbow sequin dress at the bottom is so beautiful:)

    xx

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  16. NuheilaDecember 15, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    So many beautiful dresses!!!
    I m in love with that D&G with amazing boots!

    Nuheila

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  17. Sweety PDecember 15, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I so need one of these dresses!

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  18. stilettolover91December 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    SO GORGEOUS!!!!!! I seriously cannot pick a favorite one!!!! Amazing post!!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  19. The Frenemy says ...December 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    lovelyyy! would love to have one of these dresses for christmas

    xoxox

    romylicious.blogspot.com

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  20. Rachel @ The Haute NotesDecember 15, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Fabulous dresses, CC! I want them all! :)

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  21. lisa golightlyDecember 15, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Dear Santa, please give me the legs for all of these dresses. They are tres magnifique !! Always a joy to pop in and see all the goodness that you share. xoxoxo lisa

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  22. Hunters GloryDecember 15, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    If you were to do
    Herve Leger (by Max Azria)
    Im sure you would look fabu!

    Post is fabu too!

    ;)

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  23. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Love them alll! I deff need something new for new years!
    xxx

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  24. daisychainDecember 15, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Oh Miss CC, you are making me want to shop for a new dress.

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  25. erika soroccoDecember 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Ooh, Dennis Basso is my absolute favorite - I love the poof of the skirt and the gold color. So fabulous!! :)

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  26. erika soroccoDecember 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Ohmigosh I almost forgot...your comment yesterday completely made my day, CC! I would love to turn my Cruisin' Cafes pieces into a travel volume someday!! :)

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  27. cupcake♥trashDecember 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    yea for parties and being able to wear cute sexy dresses!

    http://cupcaketrash.blogspot.com

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  28. Children of the 90sDecember 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I'm definitely guilty of falling back on an LBD all the time, but I love all the patterned and textured party dresses for the holidays!

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  29. TeresaDecember 15, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    What a gorgeous array of dresses!! Makes me want to find a party so I can dress up in a cute frock!

    http://www.invasionista.com

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  30. KPDecember 15, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    so pretty and girly xo

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  31. Pretty ZestyDecember 15, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    The colors in these are just fabulous!

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  32. A PIECE OF PASSIONDecember 15, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Beautiful dresses! I love that you always have so many photos, something for everyone :)

    xoxo

    A PIECE OF PASSION

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  33. _ffyonaDecember 15, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Amidst the pretty party frocks, i noticed a pair of bright pretty blue heels and i love that!

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  34. HelenDecember 15, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Really serious, fierce works of art - each of them!

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  35. ~kristie~December 15, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    they're all so pretty...would take any one of them in a heartbeat!

    www.thesocietyofstyle.com

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  36. Tights LoverDecember 15, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Love these dress, Carrie! The Frank Tell is definitely my favorite!!

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  37. Jennifer FabulousDecember 15, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    These dresses are PERFECTION!! I want them all. Sigh.

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  38. AlineDecember 15, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    these are gorgeous...i need more parties to go to!

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  39. CammilaDecember 15, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    That Paul & Joe dress is the kind of thing I ALWAYS want, even though I know in my heart of hearts that wearing it in real life would probably make me look like an extra in a cocktail party scene in an early 90's soap opera. Not that this ever prevents me from wearing these things.

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  40. IoleDecember 15, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    the carlos miele should be mine!!!

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  41. Michael St. JamesDecember 15, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Does that Dennis Basso cocktail dress have a python bodice? LOVE it!

    www.bagpoor.com

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  42. Katy MaryDecember 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Love that Rebecca Taylor dress!

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  43. Denisa LDecember 15, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    love the baby phat one:x

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  44. MrJefferyDecember 15, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    wow these are so fun! i love the 1st 4!

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  45. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    ooooh these frocks are perfect inspiration for the upcoming holidays!

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  46. princessdominiqueDecember 15, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I wonder when there will ever be a snatch and grab challenge where you will get to keep anything you can snatch and grab off of a runway in 60 second or less. Probably never right?

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  47. www.janetteria.comDecember 15, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    WOW! Gorgeous post! My fave is B. Mischka ;-)

    X♥X♥

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  48. COME OVER TO THE DARK SIDE... WE HAVE CANDYDecember 15, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    GORGEOUS dresses, I would die for that black leather strapless dress with the nude colour on the sides. Amazing!

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  49. -December 15, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    The first one and the Basso piece are my top 2!

    -B

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  50. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 15, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    I'm forever enamored with Hervé Léger bandage dresses and I looooove the color of this one!

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  51. tape_queenDecember 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    LOVE love love the moschino dress. <3

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  52. DithDecember 15, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I love and can definitely wear all of them. lol

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  53. AshleyDecember 15, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Love all of your picks! I wish I could wear strapless dresses - I need to work out on my arms and shoulders more! Another goal before next summer, lol :)

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  54. B a la ModaDecember 15, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Love all the pictures. I love this kind of cut. In fact, i am wearing a strapless pattern dress in my post today!

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  55. TarynDecember 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    So many dresses! all perfect for a rockin holiday party :)

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  56. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Awesome dresses,great post.
    thanks for sharing.
    regards from Spain
    rosa

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  57. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    what beautiful dresses*°*°**°
    nice selection !

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  58. Reena RaiDecember 15, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    This post could almost have been called patterned body con party frocks :) I love the Herve Leger

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  59. chic femmeDecember 15, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Love this look. My favorite is the first one. It is so cute how it is ruffled at the bottom. Lovely post, darling. :)

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  60. JessicaDecember 15, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I heart holiday dresses! I love that paneled suede pencil dress and also that big champagne ballerina dress!

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  61. Jaime @ laviejaimeDecember 15, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    SO many to love! The leather Elise Overland is fabulous.

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  62. Intrinsically FlorrieDecember 15, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    I know I've said it before, but I so enjoy your selections darling.
    I am spoilt for choice here. But I'm going to plump for the ever so pretty Stephen Burrows as the one I'd wear. :)

    Florrie x

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  63. Pearl WestwoodDecember 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I love the Basso & Brooke so striking yet really simple!

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  64. GraceDecember 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I love that one by Carmen Marc Valvo, and I saw that Rebecca Taylor one on Tayor Swift and she looked gorgeous.

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  65. The Pocket StylistDecember 15, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Love Christians of course and Carlos Miele. Fab!! Happy Holidays darling kiss kiss

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  66. Leeann @ Join the GossipDecember 15, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I am in love with the first dress. Simple and elegant!

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  67. SiruDecember 15, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    I'm not the biggest fan of print -on myself, but on the runway it's beautiful to watch!

    juliet xxxlla

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  68. Elizabeth MarieDecember 15, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    I'm getting ideas for New years!!!!

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  69. Fabulous Finds GalDecember 15, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    CC, you would love fabuouos in any of these! A girl has to be in good shape to pull this off.

    Happy Holidays,
    Christina
    Fabulous Finds Gal

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  70. Roxy Teacups and CoutureDecember 15, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    blue leopard- love it!
    http://www.twolia.com/blogs/teacups-and-couture

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  71. MimiDecember 15, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    So gorgeous!! I love D&G and the very last look on here.

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  72. Maria ConferDecember 15, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Gorgeous.

    I just bought the cutest patterned party dress that I can't wait to post about!

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  73. LizBlairDecember 15, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    If only I had one of these dressed, a handsome prince and a ball to go to...

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  74. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersDecember 15, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Very cute dresses! Love the strapless selections.

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  75. JennaDecember 16, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Basso & Brooke have done really neat work with patterns. Love them!

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  76. MarzDecember 16, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    Stunning, I love party dresses! Especially the Rachel Pally one that Taylor Swift also wore. I love the fabric.
    -Marz

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  77. LuciaDecember 16, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    I love your blog!!!!this is a great post!!!

    The best fashion online from Spain to all the world is in www.mintmelon.com

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  78. StéphanieDecember 16, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Beautiful dresses !
    http://mimietnini.canalblog.com/

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  79. Chicago Chic December 16, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Hello Dear, I adore the strapless party dress and that pink & orange one you posted near the top is beautiful!

    Baci xo
    Rachel

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  80. Mademoiselle ♥♥December 16, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Love all the colours, thank you for sharing! So gorgeous. I love dresses I am gaining quite a collection

    xxx

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  81. AnonymousDecember 16, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Nice choices !
    And we know how much you love corsettery besides !

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  82. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 16, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    gorgeousss eye candies CC...
    Hervé Léger strapless is the sweetest! xo*

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  83. Make Do StyleDecember 16, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Love the orange Oscar de la Renta number xx

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  84. AnikaDecember 16, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Congrats to Sweety P! What a gift!

    And love this post, it's very helpful as I have a Chrissie party coming up and have fallen short as to what to wear to it. Some of these options would be perfection! Namely the Blugirl, Christian Siriano, Danielle Scutt or even the Marchesa.

    Thanks for this post, CC :)

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  85. michelle_December 16, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    i love the herve ledger bodycon dresses !
    awesome blog post darling !
    thanks for sharing this with everyone in the internet worl :D

    thanks for commenting at my postt..
    visit / follow / and comment me .
    glisters & blisters

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  86. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieDecember 16, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Wow, beautiful dresses, absolutely beautiful!

    http://candyflosspersie.blogspot.com/

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  87. Raquel T.G.December 16, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Las rayas van a ser el estampado más trendy para la próxima temporada, verdad?? se han visto en prácticamente todos los desfiles!! muy buen post =)
    KiSSeS!

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  88. SusanDecember 16, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    wow, beautiful dresses!
    have a lovely, day, darling.
    xoxo

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  89. Beth ConnollyDecember 16, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    I always love strapless.

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  90. FashionJazzDecember 17, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Stunning dresses!!!!! I luv them all!! : ) xx

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  91. AnonymousDecember 18, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    omg carrie i love this post!! all these dresses just make me want spring to be here right away!! love your blog.

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