Banish visions of the Pussycat Dolls from your thoughts, darlings, and think: luxury, whimsy, and elegance. Feathers are the new fur! Just as sumptuous -- and far more humane, we might add. CC is positively tickled by all the feathers she saw on the runways for fall! 
From plume-adorned hats to floor grazing dresses, there were numerous flights of fancy!At top right: Emily Blunt featured in the March 2007 issue of Vanity Fair.
A feather in your cap?
Why, yes!
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Runway photos courtesy nymag.com. Exceptions noted.
Yigal Azrouel feathered sleeve blouse
Badgley Mischka feathered vest
Pamella Roland wrap 
Betsey Johnson feathered vest - proof that the trend can be edgy and youthful!
Ah, the boa! Leave it to Herve Leger . . . 
Monique Lhuillier deep v gown with feathered skirt
Luca Luca floor length black strapless gown with sweetheart neckline and train - CC can totally see Cameron D or Natalie Portman rocking the red carpet in this stunner!
This photo courtesy style.com.
Carolina Herrera off-the-shoulder gown.
Angel Sanchez (a fave of Sandy Bullock!) - what a unique neckline!
Dennis Basso dress - ethereal beauty!
Love how it's paired with gold sandals!
Baby Phat feathered hem satin bustier mini dress - very 20s!
Marchesa, strapless mini dress, via style.com
Narciso Rodriguez x-strap mini dress
Aurelio Costarella red feathered blouse,
Visit aureliocostarella.com.
Peter Som plumed skirt
HOW TO GET DOWN!
Alex Monroe feather hoop earrings. Visit net-a-porter.com.
For those with a Big Bird budget, there is this lovely H. Stern bracelet - a mere $21,000.oo at Neiman Marcus!
We may be inspired to some DIY creativity by these adorable 70s-throwback Ra Creations Lolita feather earrings, available at shopbop.com.
How luxurious are these Shu Uemura feather lashes? Purchase at neimanmarcus.com.
ACCESSORIESAt left:
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent peacock feather belt. Below:
Claudia Ciutu Marika t-strap platform. Both at shopbop.com.
At left: The ultimate in sexy boudoir bodaciousness: Christian Louboutin Rosazissimo feather adorned ankle-wrap shoes, at net-a-porter.com.
Below:
Fendi To You Feathers Pouchette, for purchase at Barneys New York - so glam!
A tad costume-y, but ever so cute: Jane Tran's Feather Symphony headband.Visit janetran.com.
FALL WARDROBE WONDERS:Elizabeth and James plume feather vest, at the Intermix, New York
Lela Rose tiered strapless dress with feather embroidery, at shopbop.com.
A sleeveless version of the frock above is available in a delicious shade of olive at net-a-porter.com: Lela Rose feather trim belted cocktail dress.
Armani Collezioni tank dress with feather trim, at Neiman Marcus.
CC's fave: Elizabeth and James feather James blazer.
Go to shopbop.com to buy.
Whether it's a feather in your cap or festive plumes trimming your jacket or skirt, you simply must get down this fall!
xoxox,
CC
OK I NEED TO FIND A FEATHER TO PUT ON MY FEDORA! THAT FEATHER SKIRT IS AMAZING TOO! Sorry for the caps! :) I am realyl excited! hahah
ReplyDeleteOoh la la! I'm all for the feathers in a hat or on a headband...and the Besty Johnson top is also pretty groovy!
ReplyDeleteFeathers are so fun - they keep making a comeback every fall season!
ReplyDeleteWow! All of your posts are so well thought out and researched! Great insight and great blog!!!
ReplyDeleteahhh so many feathers! I would love a headband with feathers and i'm in love with that kind of olive green dress near the bottom
ReplyDeleteI love Feathers...i want some feather earrings!
ReplyDeleteA feather in your cap? That's a great idea!
ReplyDeletexx
I love feathers..i want some feather earrings!
ReplyDeletethe Luca Luca dress + Claudia = Love.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog
ReplyDeleteI love the look!
loved the dress
Beautiful blog
Thanks comments
Cris
ooh this makes me want a feather belt or headband. really cute!
ReplyDeleteFeathers, they look great in dresses.
ReplyDeleteI love the Badgley Mischka feathered vest, it is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd let's not forget the gorgeous feathered Nina Ricci poncho Carrie used in Sex and the City!
Love your posts, they are like mini coverage of whats hot. Love feathers and I am lusting for those earrings, I have already checked them out at netaporter..The headband is fab, I am thinking on making one myself.
ReplyDeletelove feathers at the right places especially on fedora...now i want one ;-)
ReplyDeleteimpressed with the baby phat outfit u posted, not a big fan of their creation--but that mini dress u posted, i can rock :)
I so want a feather head piece at the very least.
ReplyDeleteThe Cynthia Vincent belt is really gorgeous-I love it!
ReplyDeleteand it is really cool, I need some feathers now!
ReplyDeletea kiss!!!
I'm loving those red shoes!
ReplyDeleteFeather eyelashes? Best idea ever! Great examples of the trend, they all look gorgeous. Very convincing. The feather industry should be advertising here. ;)
ReplyDeleteI would love a feathered dress, but only if the feathers were fake and not real.
ReplyDeleteI loooove the very first picture, I have wanted some of those huge burleqsue feather fans for AGES!
its funny, cuz i dont really like feathers, but lately I´ve seen it everywhere... nice
ReplyDeleteLove the feather postings....feathers bring a sexy side to fashion!
ReplyDeleteWow, great entry! I've alway been fascinated with feathers, I've already made a DIY brooch with feathers to put on my hat. Haha, thanks for the lovely comment on my blog. Keep up the good fashion work!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the plumed feathers..it's so Marie Antoinette! :)
ReplyDeleteI've added you..great blog!
WOW... feathers and red shoes! That first photo is GREAT! Nice collection of feather couture!
ReplyDeletethe most glamorous feathers I have ever seen...I would love to be adorn in feathers head to toe for just one day.
ReplyDeleteEmily Blunt looks incredible in that picture! I've never tried feathers before but I really like the Baby Phat dress...I might have to investigate feathers a little further...
ReplyDeletecan't get enough of them. would love to be slim hipped enough to wear a dress with a feather skirt. maybe I could rock on with a feather bustier tho...
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought feathered apparel was tacky....until I
ReplyDeletesaw thoses dresses! And I love
that blazer with feathers on
the bottom. But feathers can
work with almost anything,like
those Shu Uemera false lashes!
And those Loubotin sandals with
feathers! And the headband...and
I could go on!
feathers, yes! it's great as at the very least you can get the headband, but that yigal azrouel is Beautiful!
ReplyDeletei'm a huge fan of feathers! i'm all about incorporating them into hairstyles. thanks for all of the great tips.
ReplyDeletethanks for the lovely comment! RAMONAS LOVE FEATHERS! we want it to be fall already! New York/Miami are BURNING! Feathers would serve as a weapon of mass desturction :)
ReplyDeletelove feathers! although at this time of year can be used as a weapon of mass destruction! lol
ReplyDeleteOMG these pictures are gorgeous! I love looking at all of them!
ReplyDeleteI love the Pamella Roland wrap and the feather headband. Plus I'm definately all over those feather lashes!
ReplyDeletei would like to see feathers cooperated in more of flappers kind of looks :}
ReplyDeleteFeathers really add an elegance. I'm trying to block out images of showgirls.
ReplyDeleteI love the Luca Luca look and Angel Sanchez one too. Those pictures are so awesome and thanks for including so many =] xx pam
ReplyDeleteLove the Dennis Basso and Herve Ledger dresses the most. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You've become a daily "must read" for me!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about these looks! Can't wait for a/f to roll around :)
ReplyDeletex Grayburn
during a december trip to frigid london some years ago i dared to wear a hat for the first time in my life (i always thought i looked ugly in them). now i can't live withouth them and my collection keeps growing day by day.
ReplyDeletefeathers were a bit too daring for me until i saw your post, but, well, guess i'll have to travel to london again and open myself up once again... and do some shopping as well, of course hehe
Oooo they are sooo beautiful, love the pink dress :) Although feathers can be a tad hard to work at times, I think they look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHow cute are those feather earrings?
ReplyDeleteAnswer: VERY
I think the feather dresses might be a bit too tickely for me! haha! I really love the feathers on the accessories though - they are stunning on that headband.
ReplyDeleteLove feathers even if it's not easy to wear but the Louboutin's Rosazissimo is to die for!
ReplyDeleteman you always have so many comments on your blogs, u go girl! i definitely think feathers can be chic if worn right...i want to invest in a pair of shu feather eyelashes!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress from Angel Sanchez. I have one from Alberta Ferretti that it's black with feathers but I lost some in different parties (it's the feather problem, you lose part of them always)
ReplyDeleteKisses Vivi
I really love how feathers call to mind saucy burlesque dancers and can can dancers!
ReplyDeleteDear, I am in love with feather, lace and ruffles! To be totally honest, your post makes me want to go out now to grab a vintage feather fascinator even more! Feather gives such an individual and fun look! Your post is just purely inspirational xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteah i love that first picture
ReplyDeletecolored denim would definitely make an outfit look fun. i don't own any right now though.
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestion! I must have an headband as that you advice in this post, i'm desperately looking for an high quality one for a wedding ceremony in september.
ReplyDeleteFeathers are so fabulous and glamorous, I'm really excited for this trend and hope that it carries over into the mainstream this upcoming FW season :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thank you SO much for the comment! CC is one of my favourite fashion blogs to check every morning, so it was really very cool to receive such a lovely comment from you.
yaay for feathers!!! :))) these are so cool, i love this coming fall's trend of ruffled feather hems!!! xoxo, lulu
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I'm so loving the feathers right now! Those Ra Creations feather earrings are especially lovely :) I actually just thrifted a feathered hat band that I'm trying to decide what to do with. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWonderful examples of feather fashion. I just started making my own Fancy Feather Eyelashes. Check them out at capturedimagination.com. I also plan on extending my feather accessories available online to include feather chokers and eadbands soon. Thanks for the well written article.
ReplyDeleteI make custom high heels and am obsessed with feathers at the moment. This is a beautiful collection! I posted a link to my Twitter this morning about it :) http://twitter.com/eidialush
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