Thursday, July 17, 2008

Prima Ballerina

Here's the formula: fitted bodice, full skirt, and lots of tulle and taffeta. CC loves these dresses for fall with an open, belted coat.

At left: Valentino in his atelier with model; photo via elle.com.
Note: Runway photos courtesy style.com unless otherwise noted.
Alexander McQueen


Givenchy
Blumarine
At Givenchy's Spring 2008 show, pictured at right via nymag.com, even the footwear was ballet-inspired. As a reference, see the studio image above. Ballet studio pic at top of post found and recommended by http://engagedtobengaged.blogspot.com/; go to http://www.rebeccamccarthyschoolofdance/ for original.
Christian Dior Couture lavender party dress
Elie Saab



Elie Saab
Elie Saab



Oscar de la Renta Resort
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta (this and previous 2 images via nymag.com).






Rodarte
Rodarte, via nymag.com




Ralph Lauren green strapless drop waist dress with velvet bodice and tulle skirt, courtesy nymag.com
Valentino navy strapless dress


Louis Vuitton brown taffeta gown
Luella Bartley


Ruffian full skirted strapless minidress
Even outerwear is getting in on the Swan Lake action! See this Fendi belted full-skirted coat . . .







CC adores how there is pink tulle pouring out of this Valentino coat! Photo courtesy nymag.com.
Celebs are loving the ballerina look! Just behold Scarlett Johansson wearing Dolce & Gabbana at the Met Costume Institute Gala this spring. Photo via celebritique.com.


What's in the stores, you ask? Lovely, tasteful dresses that are fun to wear and incredibly flattering!
Above: Oscar de la Renta black ombré dress.
Right: D&G sweetheart neckline bustier dress with plaid accents
Alexander McQueen short sleeve coat dress - genius!
Carolina Herrera floral jacquard dress
Carolina Herrera full-skirted black cocktail dress
Alice & Olivia red ombré dress
Notte by Marchesa fuchsia flounce hem dress. This and previous six looks all at Bergdorf Goodman New York. Go to bergdorfgoodman.com to purchase.
Diane von Furstenberg strapless dress. Visit net-a-porter.com
Giles pale pink silk skirt. Photo via elle.com.
If some of these shapes and colors remind you of a vintage prom dress, it's no accident! Check out the inspiration: this lovely full-skirted pink taffeta dress from the 1950s is at vintagedress.co.uk.
Jill Stuart black and white Betsey Dress.
Visit chickdowntown.com
French Connection black ballet neck Lady Empire dress.
Visit frenchconnection.com.












Oscar de la Renta saffron floral dress, at net-a-porter.com
Foley + Corrina Cobalt Hollywood Dress, at chickdowntown.com
Stand on your tippy toes and practice those pliés, darlings, because the Prima Ballerina trend is hot for fall!

Photo at right via somersethouse.org.uk.
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46 comments:

  1. LucyJuly 17, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    such a cute look - the elie saab show made me so happy!!

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  2. starbrainedJuly 17, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    These are all so lovely! I love the brown taffeta gown!

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  3. Da FashionistaJuly 17, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    what a post!! you are my fashion blogging goddess. seriously! just linked over to this delicious post. pertains to what i just wrote about. jinx!

    kiss,
    D

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  4. the assistantJuly 17, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    I like the look has a 50's vibe to it.

    PS I just relized I haven't linked you yet I'm going to do it right away

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  5. AliceJuly 17, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    I like floral dresses. These from Alexander McQueen is gorgeous!!!

    Ps. Great, we can trade links:) I am adding you to my blog roll now:)

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  6. PennyJuly 17, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    I would KILL for that peach Elie Saab dress

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  7. ♔JaimieJuly 17, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by, dont forget to subscribe. I Love those dresses! That plum rodarte one is off the chain!!!

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  8. BliciousJuly 17, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    i LOVE this post! and i love all looks! your blog is one of my fav! :)

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  9. Kira AderneJuly 17, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    fantastic!

    a kiss!!

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  10. PamcassoJuly 17, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    oh, love love love. And you posted my most favorite dress of the season, and probably ever, the mcqueen snowflake dress. I might have to start a campaign to see if he'll send me one:)

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  11. FASHION CHALETJuly 17, 2008 at 4:15 PM

    I love that first pink dress. Have fun with the Tag! :)

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  12. Sharon SJuly 17, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    A fantastic post as usual, Couture Carrie-my fave is the Valentino-most gorgeous!!

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  13. Mode JunkieJuly 17, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    the ballerina looks just inspired me to do one tom for work. haha. just bought a tutu for a skirt i´ve been wanting to wear. thanks! and i love that you put so much effort on one post. thanks for the lovely comment on my blog.

    xoxo

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  14. HanneJuly 17, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    The Oscar de la Renta Resort dress was soooo cute! I would have liked having that in my wardrobe:)

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  15. TINAJuly 17, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Lovely! So elegant and proper - I liked so many of the dresses, I'm afriaid my comment would go all down the page if I listed all of them! My favorites though, are the purple Dior dress, black Elie Saab dresses, and red and white Oscar de la Renta dress.
    They all would look so good with an open-belted coat, just like you said! :)

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  16. StephanieJuly 17, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    I love the first Elie Saab dress. Gorgeous.

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  17. Economy of StyleJuly 17, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    I think I love them all! Gorgeous.

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  18. JackieJuly 17, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    Those dresses are absolutely beautiful. I've loved those kinds of dresses for the longest time but never bought one. Maybe I really should.

    Nice blog!

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  19. MaryJuly 17, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    !!!!
    FABULOUS.
    Love love the one with the bow in the friont best, but I've always had a love of full pink skirts and little satin slippers.

    Gosh, I want a pair of ballet shoes.

    Yet for some reason.. I hated ballet class. Sigh.

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  20. MDS*July 17, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    These are all great!!

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  21. Cupcakes and CashmereJuly 17, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    love this look...reminds me of that mint green dress carrie wore in the last episode of SATC!

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  22. TriciaJuly 17, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    that first picture is so perfect, I want it on my office wall!

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  23. SamJuly 17, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    I love the ballerina style! and the Rodarte dress.

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  24. Bang Bang StarzJuly 18, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    great post! loves it! I love the oscar de la renta dress too!!

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  25. StarJuly 18, 2008 at 1:40 AM

    Oooooh I love these dresses! They look like birthday cakes!! You are just so fabulous!

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  26. NICOLEJuly 18, 2008 at 2:14 AM

    such a classic and beautifull silhouette!! flattering on pretty much every womens shape...

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  27. ryderJuly 18, 2008 at 4:14 AM

    first i have to say, that i was looking ur last post i saw miumiu shoes on the right side and they are splendid!!!

    blumarine is great, im really happy with it this season. Givenchy-this year is the best show!!! just love it!did they maybe change designer? because i knoe that some shows in the past few years were very much critecized. but this year!...different story.at least for me.
    dior-terical and gorgeus as always.
    elie saab is my all time favourite. i find him as a second valentino!
    oscar de la renta is suprise for me. love this outfits.
    rodarte is something im sure we will c on london streets among young people, just with combinations from top shop. :) u will certanly c me in rodarte.
    valentino...no words for valentino, except that i love thet he choose a women designer for he made a right choice.
    fendy-sexy!

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  28. AnonymousJuly 18, 2008 at 5:14 AM

    thanks for your comments! It's really nice, your blog. Will you trade links with us? We are at http://lucy-fashion.blogspot.com!
    We will add yours directly!

    Lucy Fashion

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  29. AnonymousJuly 18, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    i actually want to comment on the miu miu shoes you posted on the side! ugh they're lovely! i am in love! i love crazy insane shoes!

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  30. La FilleJuly 18, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    I ♥ The black Elie Saab dress & the navy Valentino dress. great post!

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  31. SyedJuly 18, 2008 at 6:37 AM

    All the dresses are sooooo adorable!!!

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  32. BenteJuly 18, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    What a beautiful dresses! I really the most of them.

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  33. Calming CornersJuly 18, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    These are cute I love the coat and pink dress as well. I love the Elie Saab. Great post!

    ~ CC

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  34. Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of ShoesJuly 18, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    I can't help but think of 'nina pretty ballerina' and now I'll have that song rolling around my head for the rest of the night! Great post.

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  35. AnonymousJuly 18, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    Amazing looks and dresses - love haute Couture and your nice choices!

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  36. KATLINJuly 18, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks for letting me know where the necklace was from! It's super cute, but I don't think I'm gonna buy it. Maybe just make it myself instead, gonna have a trip to the bead store this weekend and buy myself a chain!

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  37. BluukbobJuly 18, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    great post...
    xoxo

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  38. MyriamJuly 18, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    I love all the dresses oh my

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  39. K.July 18, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    its little wonder that ballet is so inspiring- it spins this alternate reality filled with beauty and emotion!! Just like fashion!

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  40. UnknownJuly 18, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    dear Carrie

    i am in the rush but i absolutly wanted to thank you for your kind words

    of course you can use my photos
    check this point in my blog : http://www.styleandthecity.com/street-style-paris-fashion-week/mon-parcours-artistique/utiliser-mes-photos/

    i am very glad to know you

    and now, i leave, if not my frien won't be happy again
    hahaha

    cheers from Paris

    Kamel
    STYLE AND THE CITY - PARIS

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  41. erin de la cruzJuly 18, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    Below are the "winner" outfits:

    Ruffian full skirted strapless minidress
    Oscar de la Renta saffron floral dress...&
    Notte by Marchesa fuchsia flounce hem dress

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  42. KateJuly 18, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and introducing yourself! I've visited your blog a bunch of times through Diabolina. I love it because there is always sooooo much to see. Eye candy explosion for anyone who loves clothes.

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  43. S (formerly of Modern-Guilt)July 18, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    The V&R stapled sleeves are such a neat idea. Not sure how they would look practically, but theoretically they're awesome.
    I also adore the Gucci.

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  44. ShayJuly 18, 2008 at 4:38 PM

    aw, beautiful! I love all these full puffy skirts to distraction.

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  45. Dana (MODAna)July 19, 2008 at 4:15 AM

    the lace trend is freaking me out, not sure I'll get on board.

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  46. DANIAugust 6, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    loove your blogg! some of the dresses are amaazing!

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