Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Architectural Inspiration

A whimsical home requires a complementary look, right, darlings?

Architectural inspiration via architecturaldigest.com.

CC has decided to offer a variety of dressing options here. Note that bold brights like lemon yellow, safety orange, and regal purple look fabulous with nudes!

Pleasure Doing Business 5 band miniskirt; this and next at shopbop.com. CC adores these bandage minis - so fabulous and affordable! A chic alternative to Herve Leger...

Haute Hippie nude v neck tee with rhinestones.

Otrera printed silk-chiffon scarf; this and next at two at net-a-porter.com.

Versace leather platform sandals. CC needs!

Tibi wool-crepe dress.

Rebecca Minkoff Alligator Impression Nikki Hobo, at shopbop.com.

Versace floral-print stretch-satin dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Jimmy Choo Private patent-leather sandals.


What do you think of this haute house and the looks it inspired, darlings?


xoxox,

CC

P.S. Thanks for all your encouragement, my Fellow Fashionistas ~ CC has decided to make "Architectural Inspiration" a regular feature on Couture Carrie!
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61 comments:

  1. erika soroccoSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    It's a bit odd, that house reminds me slightly of the home used for The Brady Bunch; then, on the other hand, it makes me think of a tropical getaway complete with pretty drinks laden with colorful umbrellas! What a fabulous selection for this Architectural Inspiration feature, CC! LOVE the Jimmy Choo Private Patent-Leather Sandals - absolutely stunning!! :)

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  2. FASHION SNAGSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    I love that dress! x

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  3. Diana MieczanSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    I love bright colours lately and the skirt is perfect!
    Hope you are having a lovely day,sweetie

    Ps: I am hosting a sweet jewelry GIVEAWAY today :) Hope you will join in!!!

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  4. Embodying FashionSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    I adore those Versace leather platform sandals, they are so adorable.

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  5. Jadore-FashionSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Love the house! for some reason, it reminds of vacation. Love the bandage skirt and skirt! Nice post CC! Xoxo

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  6. PituSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    great post!!xoxo
    http:/myfavoritefashionbook.wordpress.com

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  7. MariaSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    I love the Pleasure Doing Business skirt at the Otrera printed silk-chiffon scarf!! And the house is just so happy looking! The curve of the yellow roof/awning sort of looks like a smile :)

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  8. MrJefferySeptember 15, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    wow cool post, love how you put those different looks together.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Great inspiration :)

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  10. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    LOVE those shoes!! (Jimmy Choo)

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  11. carolina @ patagonia giftsSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    oh my CC! all of the shoes are stunning. wouldn't know which to choose... maybe just take them all? xo

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Love the combination of purple and yellow :)

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  13. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Love both pairs of heels and that scarf. :)SarahD

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  14. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    super cute post! .. i wich my own house had more "it" factor to the outside - i LOVE interesting designs!!!

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  15. Tights LoverSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    I absolutely love the 5 band mini and the Versace platform sandals...so sexy!

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  16. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersSeptember 15, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Nice inspiration. I like the yellopw skirt.

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  17. Collette OsunaSeptember 15, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I would love the nude shoes, please:)

    Have a fabulous day:)
    Statements in Fashion

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  18. www.majormusthaves.comSeptember 15, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Ok so today I love everhy single pic and would take them all. Hope you're having a great day!! Keep the beautiful colors coming.

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  19. For The Love Of Fashion And Other ThingsSeptember 15, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Thats such a smart feature! Love it!
    The skirt and shoes are gorgeous! Looking forward to more of this CC:)
    Check and follow my blog at http://fortheloveoffashionandotherthings.blogspot.com

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  20. The Blonde DuckSeptember 15, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    I like the yellow dress, but I don't know if I'd look good in it.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I love the Jimmy Choo's & that scarf!! Yellow & purple is such a beautiful combination!

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  22. Stella M. AlonsoSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Como siempre excelente.
    Siempre encuentro buenas ideas en tu blog. Aunque no deje comentarios en todos tus posteos, cada vez que ingreso a tu site leo todo aquello que tenga atrasado.

    Besos

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  23. Denisa LSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    I so love the band miniskirt, pity that this kind of skirts, or any skirts for that matter, doesn't suit me:))

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  24. Anna GrostinaSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    OMG, I love that skirt, I would die for it? Were could you buy it? My grandma could make it my size ;)



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  25. stilettolover91September 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    I love the skirt & both pairs of heels!

    http://hottheels.blogspot.com/

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  26. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    the Versace pumps are amazing! Frankie needs those bad boys too! xo

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  27. IlseSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    I want it all!

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  28. LilacandgreySeptember 15, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    great post!
    <3

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Love love love the purple shoes! :)

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  30. PhuongSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    great items!!

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  31. IsabelSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    i love the yellow skirt :)

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  32. BliciousSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    LOVEEEEE the yellow skirt! yum!!!

    xoxo
    b

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  33. Hunters GlorySeptember 15, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Liking the 5 band mini....
    good use of yellow

    ;)

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  34. BALLET NEWSSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous colours on this grey, cold Tuesday ! Thank you for the inspiration darling ! What would I do without you !!!

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  35. Wild RoseSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    My very own kind of architectural design, really love the pink skirt and grey shoes and the purple ones too darling xoxo

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  36. Jennifer FabulousSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    I am in love with that Versace dress. The colors are gorgeous, the design is flawless, and the detail is perfect. It kind of reminds me of Etro...

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  37. Jennifer FabulousSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    I am in love with that Versace dress. The colors are gorgeous, the design is flawless, and the detail is perfect. It kind of reminds me of Etro...

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  38. ediotSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    such wonderful pieces. i want i want ;)
    i went shopping today. found myself a hat- at last ;)
    hope you had a nice day too sweetie

    xx

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  39. GabbiSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Love your architectural inspires dear CC! I adore the bandage mini and the shoes on the model... I want those tan lovelies.

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  40. GraceSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    I kind of love that house; I'd love to live somewhere so bright and sunny! And you've got me wanting one of those bandage minis--they're like Herve Leger for less.

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    I adore that Versace dress!! xo, mel

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  42. AnnemarieSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Oh I love these pieces- especially the Haute Hippie nude v-neck! Gorgeous post, love xoxo

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  43. CloudiaSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Bravo color mavens!

    I NEED lots of that blue/lilac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




    Warm Aloha from Honolulu

    Comfort Spiral

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  44. BionicaSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    I'm glad you are going to keep posting architectural inspirations
    it's a fun post to see alongside with fashion =)

    btw loving those nude sandals

    -Bionica

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  45. JessSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    That silk scarf is gorgeous!!

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  46. Becca [Free Honey]September 15, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    I love these yellows and oranges, but I don't know how to make them work for cooler weather. I always revert to a palette of neutrals in the winter. I want to break out of the mold this year.

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  47. Pratishtha DurgaSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    I have always had a weakness for bright colors. And this Architectural Inspiration feature is just plain fabulous. Looking forward to more of these from you, CC!

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  48. stylenuggetsSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Love the Jimmy Choos and the bandage skirt

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  49. Joanne FaithSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Those purple heels are gorgeeeous xo

    Love these posts!

    http://www.joannefaith.com

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    I am loving the yellow skirt with those fabulous heels! Yellow is my favorite color!

    xoxo,
    MelRod

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  51. Draffin BearsSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    Hi Carrie,

    Love all the bright vibrant colours you have shown today.
    Thanks for sharing and I hope that you are having a lovely week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  52. toutouSeptember 16, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    I literally love every piece in this entry! <3

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  53. Casee MarieSeptember 16, 2010 at 1:10 AM

    Yay, I love Architectural Inspiration! That house is fab. One expects to see Dean Martin walk around the corner. Very cool. And I love all your choices - espesh the Jimmy Choos! Gorgeous finds, lady. (:

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  54. ChrisySeptember 16, 2010 at 2:08 AM

    Lovin that house...AD features some covetable homes...and your fashion choices are perfect...more more more architectural inspiration posts I say!

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  55. UnknownSeptember 16, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Great post! That yellow roof is fab! And the bottom yellow dress is equally wonderful!

    xo Mary Jo

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  56. Becky TjanderaSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Aww I love the yellow skirt and the purple shoes :D

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  57. little luxury listSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Love the bold colors CC!

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  58. EmilieSeptember 16, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Love the skirt!

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  59. 5amjetaimeSeptember 17, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    ahhhh!!! les couleurs!!! j'adore pretty & vibrant colors in my wardrobe + shoes!

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  60. UnknownSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    love that house! and most of the items you picked out.

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  61. SoaneHonorSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    love that layer skirt! and the jimmy choo shoes. i spotted them on net-a-porter while hunting for shoes to use for my blogs, and i fell head over heels for them.
    this is where i used them for:
    http://woodland-hills-angel.blogspot.com/2010/06/sam-stewart-premieres-eclipse.html

    xxx

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