Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Tux Redux and TAG!

In honor of the 2008 Premio Awards (see tag below!), today's post is dedicated to elegant and cheeky tuxedo-inspired looks!
Think ruffled blouses, tailored jackets, slim pants (maybe with satin side stripes, a la formalwear, as at Roland Mouret), bow ties, and lots of bold black and white!


On the runways (pictures via nymag.com except where noted):

Roland Mouret Resort 2009; first three images courtesy style.com
Balenciaga










Chanel
Ruffian

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Givenchy
Givenchy detail, via style.com.


















Balmain
Temperley London, courtesy style.com











Conceptually:

The lovely sketch below was done by Premio Award Winner Annabel. See link at end of post!












Real Way:

The Collector, a stylish Aussie lawyer and Premio Award Winner, wears the look two different ways. See link below!

In the stores . . .

Cynthia Steffe keyhole dress.

Go to shopbop.com to purchase!



Alice + Olivia Tuxedo Blazer, at Bergdorf Goodman
Stella McCartney cropped tux jacket. Visit net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Roy Eliza blouse. Visit the Designer Boutique at shopbop.com.

Betsey Johnson black strapless dress, currently half off at bluefly.com.

The following dresses are ALL at
net-a-porter.com, and many of them are on sale!!


Roksanda Ilincic strapless mini dress -- CC loooooves this one!




Michael Kors contrast trim vintage-inspired zipper detail dress
Paul & Joe Sister Elysee gray ruffle placket mini dress
Thread Social bow detail dress

Marc Jacobs belted frock

RM by Roland Mouret Rhea dress
Rachel Roy sleeveless dress



American Apparel opaque two-tone hosiery - tuxlicious!
Chanel leather two-tone carousel boot. Photo via style.com.

TAG!
I was given the wonderful 2008 Premio Award tag by the incomparable
Danz of http://fatalfashionattraction.blogspot.com/
Tina of http://youreverydaystyle.blogspot.com/
and http://www.styledumonde.com/
Thanks, darlings!

The rules for passing on the award:

1) When received, you may post the premio to your blog.
2) Link to the blogger you received it from.
3) Give it to 7 blogs
4) Link to those 7 blogs
5) Leave those seven bloggers a comment about receiving the brilliant premio.

I'm tagging the seven bloggers below because they're stylish, talented, original and inspiring!
Congratulations to all! Hopefully you'll wear one of the above tux looks to the awards ceremony (j.k.)!!
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Late Addition: Thanks to Danz of Fatal Attraction 2 Fashion (link in right hand column and at top of post) for pointing out that the black tie look was recently worn by none other than Miss Universe! Thanks, D!
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Correction: The Collector, whose lovely self-portraits are featured in this post, is Australian, not British. CC regrets the error.
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50 comments:

  1. AngelaJuly 16, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Love Paul and Joe dress and of course my favorite Chanel! All the looks are modern, chic with an edgy. I like!

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  2. Sharon SJuly 16, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    I really love the Balenciaga dress!!

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  3. Ella GregoryJuly 16, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    Wow I love the Roland Mouret. I completely missed that the first time around.

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  4. Clara ShellerJuly 16, 2008 at 2:27 PM

    Thnk you so much!!!!!!!!
    Should I tag more blogs? Which award should I post??

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  5. BliciousJuly 16, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    oneHI,

    EEE thanks for the tag! :) so exciting!

    also, i found the pic at
    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.rebeccamccarthyschoolofdance.com/images/1175_0134.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.rebeccamccarthyschoolofdance.com/&h=667&w=1000&sz=140&hl=en&start=15&tbnid=dPOUnPzC0fLMXM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=149&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhip%2Bhop%2Bdance%2Bclass%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den
    i hope that works.

    also, i love the tuxedo look!

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  6. Cellar DoorJuly 16, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Very sexy! The perfect antidote to all those summer florals. And yes, link swap!

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  7. PamcassoJuly 16, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    great post, the similarity of balenciaga for fall and the new Roland Mouret hadn't hit me before.

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  8. Always In StyleJuly 16, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    I love the graphic impact of a black and white ensemble -- these are some fabulous picks!

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  9. Miss WhiteJuly 16, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    I love these, so chic! If only I had a suitable occasion...

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  10. Laura in ParisJuly 16, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    I love Roland Mouret's clothes!

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  11. ShayJuly 16, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    love the tux look, so good!

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  12. Cupcakes and CashmereJuly 16, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    i'm loving the cynthia vincent dress...so pretty. all are great options and i would definitely pair them with some feminine peep toe heels to take down the masculinity a notch.

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  13. JohannahJuly 16, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Temperley, London = love.
    I love this post :) and your blog!
    It's wonderful.

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  14. DanzJuly 16, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    Oh man, this post is awesome! Tuxedo inspired looks are beyond cool and sexy! A great mix of feminine and masculine that's just confident, chic and full of attitude! I don't know if I can pick a favourite because all the items in your selection are amazing!!

    Did you watch the Miss Universe pageant the other day when the winner from 2007, Riyo Mori, took her final walk in a tuxedo suit? AWESOME!! You have to get a pic of her and put it with these because it was such an unconventional choice and she looked fabulous! Here are a few i found: http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?src=quick&contractUrl=1&family=editorial&phrase=riyo%20mori

    Thanks for doing the tag sweetie! I'll definitely check out these other bloggers. Take care!!

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  15. WinnieJuly 16, 2008 at 5:07 PM

    Oh I love the temperley dress and the origami feel of it. Great post!

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  16. MónicaJuly 16, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    I love Balenciaga collection, it was awesome. Black and white are a total must

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  17. starbrainedJuly 16, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    I love all of these looks!

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  18. PennyJuly 16, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    I so want the black and white tights from american apparel! I do think their stuff is overpriced though.
    LOVE the second dress by Roland Mouret, especially the sculptured shoulders

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  19. SparkleQueenJuly 16, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    I love your blog, its fabulous! let's link :)

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  20. Times of GloryJuly 16, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    These romantic yet urban slick look are really gorgeous! I love the ruffles contrasting the slim cuts! Balenciaga is purely heaven xxxx

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  21. NessJuly 16, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    I love all those pictures, espacially the dress one the second one!

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  22. The CollectorJuly 16, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    Gosh CC, this is all too much for me... I am totally chuffed that you have featured my pics. Thank you so much!

    About your post. I love the Chanel dress - so ladylike, the Temperley London ensemble - so sexy, the Michael Kors dress - the zips really toughen up the look and the RM dress - fresh looking.

    In my opinion black and white works nearly all the time. It's slick, but subtle, it's masculine but sexy and ladylike all at the same time - what more could a girl want?

    Btw I'm Australian. :)

    I definitely pass on the tag once I think about it a little.

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  23. LaurelJuly 16, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    Give me anything Balmain, and black and white - total simplicity and flawlessly chic.

    Oh, and thank you for the wonderful congrats! You are so amazing and I'm holding steady with my LEGIT votes thanks you you, I love it!

    Hope you're well, mi amore!!

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  24. Couture CarrieJuly 16, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    Thanks, darlings! Your comments are witty, insightful, and thoughtful, as usual!

    Danz - Good lookin' out on Miss Universe and thank you for the link - I used it and made an addition to today's post!

    Collector: I am SO sorry to have mistakenly misrepresented your country of origin, and I have fixed the error in the post. Thanks again for letting me use your gorgeous photos :)

    And everyone, don't foget to vote for Laurel at vmagazine.com until 8/1/08!

    xoxox CC

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  25. DanzJuly 16, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    You're welcome! :D

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  26. ElizabethJuly 16, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    There are lots of great bloggers on your Premio list!

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  27. Toni AlexisJuly 16, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    I heart the Rachel Roy sleeveless!

    And Givency, Ruffian, and Temperly are amazing!

    great post!

    xoxo

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  28. SongyJuly 17, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    Thanks for the insightful post on tux! Love it! Congrats on getting tagged too :)

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  29. Style MavenJuly 17, 2008 at 2:41 AM

    the Balmain is so sleek rocker chic. Love it.

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  30. HanneJuly 17, 2008 at 3:26 AM

    Black and white is always a classic:) So many beautiful clothes! I have added you to my bloggroll, I really love your blog, so inspiring!

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  31. Guirec MunierJuly 17, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    Let's exchange links ! Thank u for ur kindness !

    See u !

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  32. MyriamJuly 17, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    I love everything when it comes to tuxedos!!

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  33. Sr QJuly 17, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    A mí los de b/n de Balenciaga me parecen perfectos. No sólo el color y la forma, sino como se adapta la tela a la silueta, me encanta. Son muy sofisticados.

    Un saludo.

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  34. SherylJuly 17, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    gorgeous dresses and great detailings makes me happy :)

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  35. Boho chicJuly 17, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    your drawings are trés chic!

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  36. hidzumeJuly 17, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    Love the piece from 6267 ^^
    and nice blog!

    xoxo

    hidzume.blogspot.com

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  37. Ellie LeeJuly 17, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    The Balenciaga & Chanel look is so chic! The Balmain cardigan? Is so wonderfully sparkly and the P&J dress ruffle dress is LOVELY!

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  38. erin de la cruzJuly 17, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    Oh my god! Thanks for the tag, Couture Carrie! =) I am greatly flattered. Btw, I love the Givenchy details. Very intricate. I think intricacy on the outfit makes it "stand-out", in other words, chic..fab! I love it! And love you and your blog. Carry on!

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  39. laraJuly 17, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    I really like this classy black and white!

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  40. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJuly 17, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    I really like these! They're classics with a twist and the slim fit looks super chic.

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  41. Couture CarrieJuly 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Muchas gracias a todos!!
    Thanks for all your amazing remarks . . . its' so wonderful when everyone loves a trend but they all have different favorite pieces and distinct reasons for their attractions. You are such a savvy bunch of fashionistas!

    Hanne & Honeymoon - I'm adding you to my blogroll :)

    Boho Chic - so glad you stopped by! Those gorgeous sketches are by Annabel of http://frauda-chanal.blogspot.com/

    Cheers to all!
    xoxox,
    CC

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  42. UnknownJuly 17, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Ah Chanel! :swoons: I don't think there is anything better than that Chanel in the entire universe! But then again the Balenciaga and Roland Mouret are beautiful too! All so perfect.

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  43. SyedJuly 17, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Love love love these, the Balenciaga and the Paul and Joe are lovely!

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  44. Vain and VapidJuly 17, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Great post. I am a huge fan of tuxedo inspired looks and menswear in general.

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  45. Brian and Beth JonesJuly 17, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    I love your blog, and have linked you up on my site! Would you be interested in adding my site to your blogroll?
    www.thevintagesociety.com

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  46. Hunters GloryJuly 17, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    Love the Chanel boot!

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  47. Da FashionistaJuly 17, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    you know how i love black and white ;)

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  48. AnonymousJuly 18, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Very elegant )))

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  49. AnnabelJuly 20, 2008 at 2:56 AM

    oh wow!! thank you so much! its a lovely post too, im looking forward to doing the tag!

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  50. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    i really love balenciaga dress!

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