Friday, April 23, 2010

Shift Gears

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s La La B Jewelry Ring Giveaway is the lovely Monica of Beauty Parler ~ congrats!
Darlings, shift dresses are a sure thing!
Runway coverage via style.com except where noted.
Andy & Debb, via nymag.com
Aquilano.Rimondi
Brian Reyes
Calvin Klein
Charles Anastase
Chloé







Dolce & Gabbana
Douglas Hannant
Elie Saab
Elie Tahari
Etro
L’Wren Scott
Marni
Maurizio Pecoraro
Moschino
Nicole Farhi
Oscar de la Renta
Roksanda Ilincic
Roland Mouret
Victoria Beckham



















Yves Saint Laurent Duchesse satin shift dress; this and next six at net-a-porter.com.
See by Chloé cotton-blend shift dress.
Moschino Cheap & Chic stretch-cotton shift dress.
Bottega Veneta cutout jersey shift dress.


Jil Sander violet sleeveless crepe dress.
Red Valentino floral-hem silk shift dress.
Richard Nicoll cotton-blend shift dress.
Superfine cotton Emmaleigh dress, at jcrew.com.
Milly shift dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
See by Chloé cross lace shift dress.
Are you ready to shift gears, darling?
xoxox,
CC








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48 comments:

  1. Mary @Delightful BitefulsApril 23, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful! Love all of your finds :)

    xxMK

    http://delightfulbitefuls.blogspot.com/

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  2. NuheilaApril 23, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    So beautiful collection!
    Great post!


    Nuheila

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  3. FASHION SNAGApril 23, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Shift dresses are so cute for summer.

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  4. Dream SequinsApril 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    I wish I were a few inches taller so I could pull off the length of that Dolce dress! I'm looking for something in a flattering camel hue.

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  5. nicoleApril 23, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    great selection! a few I would love to have in my closet!

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  6. stilettolover91April 23, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Great post!!! I love these dresses!!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  7. beautyparlerApril 23, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Yay I won! Thank you:)
    emailing you with my addy.

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  8. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Love a classic shift dress! The color of the Elie Tahari number is fab!

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  9. erika soroccoApril 23, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    The Elie Tahari is just so incredibly sophisticated - I adore it!

    Congratulations to Monica!! :)

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  10. carolina @ patagonia giftsApril 23, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    oh wow that Mauricio Pecoraro shift dress is to die for!
    hope you have a wonderful weekend, darling CC! xo

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  11. Denisa LApril 23, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    love shift dress, my prom dress was one of them:)

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  12. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Shift dresses will always be such a classic! Love them.

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  13. WendyBApril 23, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I do like a big hip bow.

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  14. Petra BellejambesApril 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Chere CC

    All beautiful as per your normal elegant standard, but loving the Andy & Debb (new name to me too!) and the Tahari above all.

    Terrific sheers and textures on the legs too --- it will be a wonderful autumn ce n'est pas?

    xxoo - Petra

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  15. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I need to try that turquoise and red combo. What a great look!!

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  16. Heather FeemsterApril 23, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Gorgeous picks, love them.

    Have a great weekend!
    xo

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  17. Rachel @ The Haute NotesApril 23, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful collection of shifts, CC! So perfect for summer!

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  18. GraceApril 23, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I've always been a fan of the shift!

    Love Grace.

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  19. naphtali April 23, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Great finds!!! Now I go enjoy my weekend. Happy weekend to you! :) - Naphtali

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  20. OlaApril 23, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    i really like ur blog
    visit&follow
    fuckthatfashionart.blogspot.com
    kisses

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  21. Jaime @ laviejaimeApril 23, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Love the white Milly one..cutouts and a shift!

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  22. WinnieApril 23, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Wow amazing! I love that first one, dusky, silky pink.

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  23. The AnthologyApril 23, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    They are a sure thing, aren't they? Perfect for work!

    *Kelsey

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  24. VM Creation AtelierApril 23, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Ooh,darling CC!!!-)*

    Grey perl from Marni is my fav!-)))*

    Much Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  25. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    The Yves is divine! congrats to the winner. Happy friday CC!
    xoxo
    marian.

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  26. Hunters GloryApril 23, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Love the Eli Saab ... gear shiftin while travelin down the curved lanes of this blacktop colored dress.

    ;)
    good wknd 2 u!

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  27. Embodying FashionApril 23, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    o wow, Im so in love with that fabulous blue L’Wren Scott dress with red accent!

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  28. InésApril 23, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    love the little white dress!!!

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  29. Stephanie ShorrApril 23, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    love the clean lines and variety of colors!

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  30. GraceApril 23, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Hmm, the Moschino and Elie Tahari are my favorites, though shift dresses are a favorite of mine and I like them all.

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  31. Alicia LundApril 23, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    all great dresses! :)

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  32. ChikitaRosemarieApril 23, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    these pieces are CLASSIC!
    very feminine and lovely! :D

    loves,
    -CR
    sociologicallystylish.blogspot.com

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  33. Leeann @ Join the GossipApril 23, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Beautiful dresses! Have a great weekend CC!

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  34. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Love the Yves Saint Laurent Duchesse satin shift dress! Amazing!

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  35. Michael St. JamesApril 23, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Love that Elie Saab dress and the handbag is gorgeous too!

    www.bagpoor.com

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  36. CloudiaApril 23, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    fashion renews the classics, CC.




    Aloha from Waikiki


    Comfort Spiral

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  37. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersApril 24, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    This is a beautiful silhouette. I can see me wearing it to work. It's very beautiful.

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  38. North West London GirlApril 24, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Oh Chloe, Chloe, Chloe please xxx

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  39. COCAMIAApril 24, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Great finds! The Shift is such a great basic! Happy Weekend...xo

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  40. stylefrontierApril 24, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    i really love those shift dresses carrie!

    join my giveaway :) 1205 giveaway
    xoxo

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  41. UnknownApril 24, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    I love the simplicity of the lines.Such a maginificent celection of colors! It is hard to choose my favorite one, I suppose YSL of course!!! Thank you for the wonderful post and wishing you spectacular weekend!

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  42. coolboyApril 24, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    lovely collections i like them all
    they are very cool

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  43. LeahApril 24, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Shift dresses are timeless... I love them any time of the year. Fab finds CC! xoxo

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  44. ANDWHATELSEISTHEREApril 25, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    i am badly in need of a plain classy dress to rock right now. great recommendations there!

    ANDWHATELSEISTHERE

    SHOP

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  45. Intrinsically FlorrieApril 25, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Classic and sophisticated- I love them all.

    Florrie x

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  46. Amanda LeeApril 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    love the finds!! esp the victoria one!

    xx
    a.

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  47. AnonymousApril 25, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    Oh if I could write an ode to the shift dress. It is one of those items which, even if for some reason you are in dire confusion as to what to wear, slip on one of these and it is instant style. Gorgeous selection. :)

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  48. LisaApril 26, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    I love shift dresses. They're so feminine and chic and easy to wear!

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