Monday, April 12, 2010

Sassy Strapless Dresses: Perfect Prints

Darlings, is there anything sexier than a perfectly patterned strapless frock? CC thinks not! Fall 2010 runway inspirations courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
Alice + Olivia
Azzaro
Bensoni
Bibhu Mohapatra
Blugirl, via nymag.com
Blumarine
Carlos Miele
Carolina Herrera
Christian Cota
D&G
Diane von Furstenberg
Elise Overland
Erin Fetherston
Giorgio Armani
House of Holland
Isaac Mizrahi
Jason Wu
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, via nymag.com
Karen Walker
Louis Vuitton
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Michael Angel
Milly
Monique Lhuillier
Nina Ricci
Peter Som
PPQ
Prabal Gurung
Roland Mouret
Ruffian
Tadashi Shoji, via nymag.com
Tracy Reese
Vera Wang
Versace
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Zac Posen

Derek Lam strapless corset dress; this and next six at shopbop.com.
Juicy Couture strapless plaid dress.
L.A.M.B. strapless drape dress.
Shoshanna shirred bodice floral silk dress.
Milly poppy print canvas dress.
DKNY garden print strapless dress.
Hervé Léger Airbrush Stripe strapless cocktail dress.
Single printed jersey strapless dress; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
Rosa Cha strapless striped dress.
Theory strapless printed silk dress.
By Malene Birger Chaloner sequined mini dress.
Love Tanjane strapless mini tunic, at tealeafclothing.com.
Which dress do you desire, darling?
xoxox,
CC
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69 comments:

  1. stilettolover91April 12, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Fantastic post!!! I'm loving all of these fabulous dresses!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  2. JenniferApril 12, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    fun picks as usual darling! sorry I've been MIA lately..lot going on but happy to see you are well!
    xo
    red sole diary

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  3. Dani @ Weddings FreshApril 12, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    gorgeous, darling! i love anything strapless :) happy monday!!

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  4. NuheilaApril 12, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    I can't help it but The Blumarine is again my favorite;)
    Have a fab week Carrie!


    Nuheila

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  5. ZEPETITApril 12, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Some are so beautifull...

    Zepequeña.

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  6. www.janetteria.comApril 12, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Brilliant selection. Castelbajac Bambi dress is too cute!

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  7. Michael St. JamesApril 12, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Love the skirt on that Alice + Olivia dress and that Milly dress is so Gossip Girl!

    www.bagpoor.com

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  8. Heather FeemsterApril 12, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    I love strapless dresses, can't wait to be tan and wear them about town.

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  9. Laura TreveyApril 12, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    DKNY garden print ~~ LOVE

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  10. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlApril 12, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Loooove the Blumarine dress and how it's paired with those boots!

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  11. TERI REES WANGApril 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    I am all over that 'Karen Walker' and the 'Nina Ricci'...

    But, I still need to pump up the 4lb hand weights, to get those shoulders smooth!
    ...I'm doing it, and doing well.

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  12. Jennifer FabulousApril 12, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Me want! Me want! These are all so gorgeous.

    (Although I'm not a huge fan of the Bambi dress...or, at least I don't think I could get away with it. LOL!).

    I hope you had a great weekend. xoxo

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  13. HiFashionApril 12, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    I am so inlove with strapless dresses. Perfect for a nice Summer's picnic. Love the Blumarine one.

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  14. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Love love these, can't wait for autumn dresses !

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  15. ediotApril 12, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    seriousLy divine post! the prints are magnifiCENT! adore them! i just got my h&m garden collection dress (the white rose one) and i LOVE it.
    wish you an wonderful week darling

    xx ediot

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  16. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Love all the inspiration! Strapless dresses are very sexy!

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  17. LisaApril 12, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Ooh the Carlos Miele and Roland Mouret frocks, please!

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  18. Draffin BearsApril 12, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Love all these beautiful dresses, and so lovely for Summer.
    Thanks for sharing Carrie.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  19. nicoleApril 12, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    your blog is amazing!!! did i see herve leger? great monday post!

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  20. Silvia CoutureApril 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    I love the blumarine!

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  21. InésApril 12, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    love love love this post,great!!!

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  22. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    love bluemarine dress!
    bisous!

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  23. Roxy Teacups and CoutureApril 12, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    nice picks!

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  24. Raquel T.G.April 12, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    Strapless dresses are always so sexy..!!
    love the L.A.M.B. floral printed one! so cute!!
    xx

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  25. CatherineApril 12, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Love this! I've been quite obsessed with leopard lately.

    -Catherine

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  26. emilyApril 12, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    oh i love the bensoni and rouland mouret ones, so beautiful!

    -emilyviveur

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  27. GraceApril 12, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Ooh, I love a red strapless dress!

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  28. Jaime @ laviejaimeApril 12, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    So many to love... that Blumarine one from the runway's really cool and different.

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  29. BonBon Rose Girls KristinApril 12, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    LOooooove strapless...and loooove Milly!

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  30. JenApril 12, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    What a fabulous collection of dresses! I mean, REALLY fabulous. I'd wear each and every one of these. My kind of post girl!!!

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  31. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    These dresses rock! I love the prints!

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  32. Rock CoutureApril 12, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    love strapless

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  33. S.ElisabethApril 12, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Perfectionn; I wish I had a reason and a budget to wear one of these dresses

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  34. jessApril 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    I love L.A.M.B. dress.

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  35. Sanity FairApril 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Love. Especially that Azzaro!!!! SO much fun for summer.

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  36. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    These are all fabulous strapless dresses- I feel so sexy in a body hugging strapless dress! xo, mel

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  37. Elizabeth MarieApril 12, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Alice & Olivia has my heart!

    Hope all is well CC! xoxo

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  38. Elizabeth MarieApril 12, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Alice & Olivia has my heart!

    Hope all is well CC! xoxo

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  39. LivieApril 12, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    so pretty. let the summer parties begin!!

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  40. julianne.April 12, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    each are so unique yet so brilliantly gorgeous!
    love.<3

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  41. thefatandskinnyonfashionApril 12, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    I love the last two post! I'm getting inspired.

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  42. UnknownApril 12, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    The azzaro dressv is very elegant and simple and the dkny multi color is very nice too.

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  43. UnknownApril 12, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    i love tube top dresses. They're always so refreshing and easy to style with different blazers and jackets. You can easily go from casual to a formal look.


    I am Denise Katipunera

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  44. UnknownApril 12, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    i love tube top dresses. They're always so refreshing and easy to style with different blazers and jackets. You can easily go from casual to a formal look.


    I am Denise Katipunera

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  45. Champagne MacaronsApril 12, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Fabulous post as always! Wishing you a beautiful week!
    xoxo, B

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  46. Jadore-FashionApril 13, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    I only wish I can have them all especially the blumarine--just love all!
    xoxo

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  47. michelle_April 13, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    gorgeous dresses !
    MICHELLE || Glisters and Blisters

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  48. michelle_April 13, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    i love all of these dresses !
    MICHELLE || Glisters and Blisters

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  49. Leeann @ Join the GossipApril 13, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    They are all so beautiful!

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  50. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    GORGEOUS
    loving this inspiration, fabulous dresses youve chosen
    you have an awesome blog, keep it up!
    thanks for sharing as always
    and thanks for the encouraging comments!

    -cma
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

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  51. WendyBApril 13, 2010 at 2:01 AM

    I'm amused by the Bambi one. It needs some deerskin accessories though.

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  52. kateApril 13, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    every girl needs a great sassy strapless dress! love this post!

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  53. trishieApril 13, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    Strapless dresses are my fav! wonderful selections...

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  54. MarzApril 13, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    I adore Alice+Olivia, and that dress is fab!

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  55. MartaApril 13, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    i love all the pieces! especially the dotted frilly is dress is one i am craving for!

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  56. Terence SamboApril 13, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    Strapless dresses look so good, love the patterned ones esp polka dots n florals

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  57. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    Dresses if combined with beauty is dreams achieved.

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  58. ModaApril 13, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    I desire all, no exceptions ;)

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  59. Haute WorldApril 13, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Fab choices darling! I love the PPQ version and the Bambi one from Castelbajac is adorable!

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  60. Jennifer OrtakalesApril 13, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    OMG, these are all so darling! My favorites are the Alice + Olivia, Isaac Mizrahi, Blumarine, Erin Fetherston,Nina Ricci, and Roland Mouret.

    Hope you'll enter my giveaway!
    http://jennysopencloset.blogspot.com/

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  61. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I loved Vera Wang's collection, those gauzy black and nude dresses were stunning! Denise xx

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  62. daisychainApril 13, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I am head over heels with the first dress

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  63. Kristin HApril 13, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    You really pick the greatest fab dresses!
    I want to walk the high line with them all!

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  64. angelmazApril 13, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    love those dresses.

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  65. angelmazApril 13, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    beautiful, love the last pic.

    www.EnviousDesire.com

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  66. TApril 13, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    So perfect, indeed! I love the Isaac Mizrahi dress.

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  67. BonBon Rose Girls KristinApril 13, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    I remember being at the Milly show and thinking how fun the mini was with the fabulous tights they styled them with!

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  68. VM Creation AtelierApril 14, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    My dear Carrie!!!-)*

    I love,love,love dresses...and you gives us so beutiful choises!!!

    Much Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  69. UnknownApril 27, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    These strapless dresses are beautiful! I really love the Azzaro. It's stunning!

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