Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Scintillating Stripes

Stripes are tops, darlings! Literally!
Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
ADAM
Alexander Wang
Antonio Marras, via nymag.com
Araks
Betty Jackson, via nymag.com
Charlotte Ronson
DKNY
Erin Wasson x RVCA



Givenchy
Isaac Mizrahi
Jean Paul Gaultier
Lela Rose
Loewe
Margaret Howell
Michael Kors
Rebecca Taylor
Twinkle by Wenlan, via nymag.com
Unique
Just FM striped leather jacket; this and next at pixiemarket.com.
Mink Pink torn knit top.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Ariana striped jersey T-shirt; this and next seven at net-a-porter.com.
Marc Jacobs striped appliqué sweater.
Crumpet striped cashmere sweater.
Marc by Marc Jacobs striped silk-blend sweater.
Aubin & Wills striped cotton blend T-shirt.
Day Birger et Mikkelsen striped layer T-shirt.
T by Alexander Wang linen-blend striped tank.
ACNE Wonder Stripe jersey T-shirt.
Nili Lotan stripe racer back tank; this and next three at shopbop.com.
Whitley Kros knit tank.
Splendid shimmer stripe tank.
Brian Reyes bolero.
Cooperative Designs striped wool jumper; this and next at brownsfashion.com.
Balenciaga striped boat neck top.
Tory Burch roll neck top; this and next at farfetch.com.
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel striped top with pearl necklace.
Asymmetric tunic at forever21.com.
It’s nautical but nice, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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94 comments:

  1. stilettolover91December 30, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    LOVEEEEEE THEM!!!!! They're all gorgeous, and I think that I especially love the last picture!!! Amazing post!!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  2. NuheilaDecember 30, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Love Erin Wasson x RVCA,Michael Kors and Nili Lotan ones.I should buy some stripes for spring.

    Nuheila

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  3. Katy MaryDecember 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I just adore stripes! Great post CC! <3

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  4. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    yesterday was polka dots and today stripes! you are reading my mind, CC! I'm obsessed with both! In fact, I'm on the hunt for striped tops that will look fun and fabulous on my growing bump! speaking of which, I'd love to see a maternity clothes post from you. If anyone can find me some FABULOUS and stylish clothing for the next 5 and a half months it's YOU! I know it. What do you say? xo please?? ;-)

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  5. Couture CarrieDecember 30, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Thanks for all your fab comments, darlings!

    Great idea, Monica ~ I will definitely do a Haute Pregnancy post in the next few months for you!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  6. TreacleDecember 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I really dig stripes, but I'm not sure about the resurgence of bike shorts (especially draped/ruched ones like that one photo). What do you think of bike shorts, C.C.?

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  7. Michael St. JamesDecember 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Love these looks and they're so easy to duplicate for less!

    www.bagpoor.com

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  8. Abbie B-CDecember 30, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Great post...again!

    You fail to dissapoint.

    :)

    Have a lovely New Year.

    xx A xx

    Check out mine some time.

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  9. JenniferDecember 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    love me some stripes. there's a nautical girl in me I guess!
    xo
    red sole diary

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  10. Faith J.December 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Prefer the stripes to the dots, so much more chic and not as girly! Great post!

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  11. Sweety PDecember 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Love it!

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  12. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    loved the post, Carrie...AND the striped boatneck...AND the very first blue one..who am i kiddin? pretty much love 'em all!

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  13. MDecember 30, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    How lovely! I am crazy about nautical stripes... I could however care less about their vertical counterpart! Funny how that goes.

    xoxox

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  14. stylefrontierDecember 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    i love stripes pattern!
    have a great holiday and happy 2010
    xoxo

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  15. carolina @ patagonia giftsDecember 30, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    love, love, love stripes darling! love that Antonio Marras top! gorgeous! xo

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  16. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 30, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    You are rolling with the graphics darling...after dots & now stripes~Lurrrve them! I'm using one of your pic for my post cos' it's simply FAB...thank U*
    xo

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  17. Jen HsiehDecember 30, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    ahh nothing better than stripes. my favorite have got to be the nautical stripes :)

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  18. Mrs. M.December 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    just when i swear i am never going to wear stripes again you find all these cute alternatives. Damn you Carrie! lol J/K

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  19. HelenDecember 30, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    LOVED the Twinkle top ... the dots post too! Vertical and/or asymetrical stripes for me!

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  20. KPDecember 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    gorgeous picks-love a good stripe! Need those A Wang xo

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  21. ElaDecember 30, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    I do love stripes. I'm a little obsessed because I buy them but don't necessarily wear them because sometimes they just don't work on me...
    Have a wonderful New Year's, Carrie!
    xo

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  22. Dream SequinsDecember 30, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Stripes are definitely a refreshing trend. The problem with them is that you can make them look too costume-y if you take the Gallic look too literally.

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  23. erika soroccoDecember 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Oh the Twinkle by Wenlan piece is fabulous - almost psychedelic in its design. Love!! :)

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  24. Jadore-FashionDecember 30, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    love them all especially the erin wasson, Givenchy...nice post dar! xx

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  25. Maria TavaresDecember 30, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    You give so many great advices everyday... Thank you so much darling! :D

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  26. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Just bought a black and white striped shirt and I am making one also...A big fan of the stripes!
    xoxo
    Robin
    www.darkponydesigns.blogspot.com

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  27. FASHION SNAGDecember 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Crazy! I was just lusting after the one by Nili Lotan yesterday, but I wanted to find a long sleeve one too. xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  28. AngelaDecember 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    i like stripes; they give an outfit a casual but still stylish look. happy new year CC. xoxo

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  29. AverillDecember 30, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I love stripes -- there's just something so classic (and French) about them, especially in navy and white.

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  30. The Blonde DuckDecember 30, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I've always loved stripes.

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  31. Chicago Chic December 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I'm really loving the 3rd photo down on the left hand side...somehow the mixture of stripes and lace strike me as completely amazing right now! Loving it all though...oh stripes are so chic!

    Happy New Year Love!!!!
    xoxo
    Rachel

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  32. MimiDecember 30, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Stripes are so chic! They are perfect for achieving a nautical look. Great post!

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  33. Tights LoverDecember 30, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Stripes are certainly everywhere. Great post...I really love the Antonio Marras!

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  34. weisandyDecember 30, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I've banned myself from stripes. I have dozens of striped items in my closet. But. Who can resist it. It is completely underrated!!!

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  35. MarianDecember 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    hello honey, hope you are well.
    Love stripes they are always so chic! Charlotte Ronsons take on it is brilliant.Love!
    xx
    marian.

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  36. DIARIO DE UNA ESTILISTADecember 30, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    my fav is antonio marras.Happy New Year!!! Tu español es increible..Un gran beso

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  37. Roxy Teacups and CoutureDecember 30, 2009 at 2:12 PM

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

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  38. AshleyDecember 30, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I'm still looking for the perfect striped top - thank you so much for posting all of these options!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  39. aliciafashionistaDecember 30, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    oooh I love stripes, soooo classic!

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  40. GraceDecember 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I do love a classic nautical stripe like that Balenciaga one.

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  41. Maria TavaresDecember 30, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Thank you so much for the add darling! We appreciate so much the fact that you like the blog and our work on it.
    For now, we haven't decided to make one blogroll yet, but when we do, you'll be the first one to get in our list. That's for sure.
    Thank so much once and again sweetheart. :D

    Take care
    35thLIBERDADEavenue

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  42. Dumbwit TellherDecember 30, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Glad you did a post on stripes CC. Conjures up memories of Audrey, Bridgette, Hepburn, and so many iconic women. Wishing you a magnificent New Years eve. Ring in 2010 with abandon my friend.
    All my very best,
    xoxo deb

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  43. S.ElisabethDecember 30, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Love stripes; I'm forever in search of the perfect white with black stripes simple shirt!

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  44. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Oh i just love me some stripes!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a happy New Year as well :)

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  45. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Oooh I love stripes:)!!!

    thestylestrutter.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  46. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    STRIPE-IT-TO-ME...i'm now going in search of that Whitley Kros top. It shall be mine :)-

    ....HAVE A WONDERFUL 2010....

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  47. DianaDecember 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Oh how I love stripes! You've picked so many fabulous ones here that it's hard to choose a favorite.

    I've got an Ella Moss dress with diagonal stripes, and it's become on of my go-to items.

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  48. Intrinsically FlorrieDecember 30, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    I love mixing stripes with florals a la Betty Jackson. :)
    Gorgeous selection darling!

    Florrie x

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  49. SamDecember 30, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Love the stripes!!! Love those Frenchy tops with the boat neck collars - love those top two ensembles!!


    ...Happy New Year for 2010 dearest CC - really was fabbo discovering your blog this year - love it to bits!! XXX's & OOOO's

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  50. DianeDecember 30, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    love love love stripes

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  51. A PIECE OF PASSIONDecember 30, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    You did it again Carrie, great post! I love stripes :)

    xoxo

    A PIECE OF PASSION

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  52. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    I do love stripes! SO glad they're back with a vengeance! Wishing you a very lovely New Year!

    xo

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  53. Absolutely LadylikeDecember 30, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Yesterday dots, today stripes...just love them! Great selection!

    Happy New Year dear Carrie!

    Much love: Evi

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  54. Belle de VilleDecember 30, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Good God Carrie!
    No horizontal stripes for me after all of the holiday food and wine that I have consumed!
    Maybe I'll be wearing them by next June.

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  55. chic femmeDecember 30, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    I love these doll. Stripes are fascinating. I especially love the black and white stripes. :)

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  56. HiFashionDecember 30, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I own so many stripes and I love them all!!! That Alexander Wang one is my favourite.

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  57. AshleyDecember 30, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    My boyfriend jokes that I don't own anything that's not black, gray, white or striped. I want all of these pieces! HAHA

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  58. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    large strips

    very sexy

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  59. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I love stripes! My favorite in my wardrobe is black and navy stripie sweater by Valentino! Can not live without it :-)

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  60. Pink LinksDecember 30, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Lovely post!

    Here in Finland stripes are very popular.

    Happy New Year, my friend!

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  61. tattytiaraDecember 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Oh wow. I am positively overwhelmed with want.

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  62. Graça Ventura MedeirosDecember 30, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    i wore stripes yesterday :) ahah

    happy new year sweetie :)

    graca

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  63. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Now, there was dots, but now stripes...I love stripes! (: They are my favorite pattern, along with florals(:

    Emma
    xx

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  64. MegDecember 30, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Oh my gosh, I love all of these! I'm such a sucker for stripes.

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  65. Fashion CourtDecember 30, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    i'm a sucker for stripes!

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  66. WoodsDecember 30, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    this is awesome! great taste I have to updates myself on style.com

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  67. Elizabeth MarieDecember 30, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    I adore stripes...so classic and timeless!! Lovely post CC!

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  68. little luxury listDecember 30, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Oooh love those stripes!

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  69. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    love the nautical vibe here
    Fantabulous! :)

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  70. cupcake♥trashDecember 30, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    I'm such a sucker for stripes!

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  71. the style crusaderDecember 30, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    ah... first spots and now stripes. i've got to say i wear stripes way more. i love the classic breton stripe. so chic and never goes out of style. love your compilation of photos! xx

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  72. Becky TjanderaDecember 31, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    Ohh I think I need ONE ! Stripes just look so stylish . Haha .

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  73. That Chelsea Girl™December 31, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    I love how stripes have become a staple every spring, sort of like plaid for fall. Great photos, dear, happy new year's!

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  74. Dylana SuarezDecember 31, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    I need more stripes in my life!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  75. Madame BovaryDecember 31, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    i´ve fall in love witk Araks look!
    happy new year!!
    kisses

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  76. GabbiDecember 31, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    Gorgeous stripes dear CC♥! Such a fan of the Sailor look, but I swear... whenever I see something cute and stripy at the brick and mortar shops someone always talks me out of it?... maybe not flattering on me... ?

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  77. Audrey AllureDecember 31, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    yay for stripes! although it's really hard finding something that's cute with vertical stripes lol

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  78. SusanDecember 31, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    for me, stripes always look happy and adorable :))
    happy new year to you, darling Carrie. I wish all your dreams would come true!
    xoxo

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  79. The F Word OnlineDecember 31, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    ouu love stripes ! i have yet to find the perfect striped shirt that won't make me look like a human candycane, ha

    xx lue

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  80. joannappleDecember 31, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    as for the stripes I like them straight ;) and simple. Lovely set thou

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  81. JasperDecember 31, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    hm, very nice

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  82. GiaDecember 31, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Happy New Year Carrie, may you have everything on your side for 2010:)

    Love,
    Gia.

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  83. LeahDecember 31, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    My favorite... stripes!!! Happy New Year CC. xoxo

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  84. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Amazing clothes! Love it ;))

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  85. cocorosaDecember 31, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I love stripes!! I love your picks!
    Have a Happy new Year
    xoxo

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  86. Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.comDecember 31, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Stripes, dots ... seems some sort of pattern is in. Happy New Year Carrie!

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  87. WendyBDecember 31, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    The pearl necklace one is so cute.

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  88. SwethaDecember 31, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    woww!! Fabulous dear... esp the red ones.. they are so attractive

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  89. Jaime @ laviejaimeDecember 31, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Loving all these stripes- I like when they are more modern and not just nautical. That F21 tunic is fabulous! Happy new year, CC!

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  90. Lady ThirtyDecember 31, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    love the stripes (as you know)
    I wish you a ★☆ Happy New Year ★☆

    xoxo

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  91. TDecember 31, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    I was actually shopping for something with stripes the other day! LOVE THIS POST.

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  92. Jenna @ Mi Vida BonitaDecember 31, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    LOVEEEEE stripes! FAb post missy!

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  93. Draffin BearsJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    I really do love the Nautical look and stripes.
    Happy New Year!

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  94. HanhNovember 15, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    this is why i luv stripes!

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