Tuesday, August 5, 2008

The ABCs of Fall Fashion

Well, darlings, 26 shopping days until September 1! And -- hey! -- just that many letters in the alphabet!
CC can’t resist presenting you with an alphabetized list of fall’s essential shapes, textures, colors, styles, and themes. Of course, CC will delve into each of these themes in greater depth as August progresses and we ready ourselves for autumn. Today is really just the teaser . . .
Enjoy, and stay tuned!*

A is for Armadillo
At top right: Christian Louboutin satin d’Orsay, at Neiman Marcus




B is for Brocade
At left:
DKNY, via nymag.com
C is for Corduroy

Dolce & Gabbana dress via style.com
D is for Deconstructionism

Rodarte, courtesy style.com
E is for Eighties

PPQ, via nymag.com


















F is for Fluorescent

Marc by Marc Jacobs Lil Riz shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com
G is for Gilt


Nicole Miller, courtesy nymag.com
H is for Hoods


Chanel prefall backstage, via style.com
I is for Imagination



Space Age accessories featured in W Magazine
J is for Jumpsuit


Missoni, via style.com
K is for Knits


Kenzo, via nymag.com
L is for Layering

3.1 Phillip Lim, via style.com
M is for Millinery


Suzanne Couture wired net hat, via wwd.com
N is for Navy


Valentino, courtesy nymag.com
O is for Oops!


You loved it so much, CC is going to do another feature on fall outtakes, like this Phillip Lim necklace tangle;

this photo and next via style.com


P is for Paisley

D&G






Q is for Quilt

Proenza Schouler coat, at net-a-porter.com
R is for Ring


Anna Sui index finger gold on the runway, via style.com
S is for Suit


Kate Moss in Dior, courtesy American Vogue


T is for Tiers
At left:
La Perla, via style.com










U is for Underboob
Below:
Gisele in W Magazine
V is for Velvet
Oscar de la Renta gown;
this photo and next courtesy nymag.com
W is for White
Narciso Rodriguez
X is for Xenophile

Anna Sui pattern detail;
this and next two images courtesy style.com
Y is for Yardage

Erdem gown
Z is for Zen
Gucci hippie chic
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In addition to elaborating on each of these themes, CC will be taking requests (and welcomes criticism) regarding her posts.
What do you want to see more/less of, darlings?
Are CC's posts too long/too short/just right?
CC loves your comments, reads every single one, and makes every effort to answer queries in a timely fashion!
xoxox,
CC

49 comments:

  1. what a fantastically thorough post! i'm most excited about hoods, layering and tiers. great job!

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  2. Thanks for stopping by my blog! What a fun post. You did a great job with the photoss! I'm excited about cool weather layering and the cordoroy. I think I'll pass on the florescents though. Frightening to see your accessories glow in your closet at night. Makes me think I'm getting some sort of radiation poisoning.

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  3. Hi Couture carrie-I love your posts, they are factual, exciting and bang on trend-keep up the good work! faves today are J & F-jumpsuits and fluros!! I do like this MJ bag!!

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  4. Seriously--- HOW do you do this? Another fabulous post. :)

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  5. I love this post! Gasp! You should write a book and save the world with your incredible-ness!

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  6. Great idea this ABCs, I definitely want the Louboutins!

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  7. I love everything for Fall!!!!My fave are the Eighties, Corduroy, and Layers. Great Post!

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  8. Hi cutie! I think your posts are great, I get a lot of inspiration from you! They are so well done and presented, keep up the good work!

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  9. I loved this post dear.
    What a great work.

    Sorry my absence, you know... holidays, I'm very behind posts, but I'm recovering... ;)

    xoxo

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  10. I'm not sure how I feel about that "whiff whiff whiff" noise that corduroy makes. It brings back bad childhood memories.

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  11. thank you doll! :)
    as always, love your posts as you always come up with something creative, these abc's are very fun.

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  12. the last two, wow! + brocade and cordoroy and deconstruction, yes!

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  13. Glad someone else is fixated with AW fashion - I am dying to get posting about it. Got to the 'underboob' bit and laughed out loud - very funny! Great post.

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  14. Ooh definitely one of my favourite posts yet! You are SO good at compiling and listing things.

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  15. CC you are just totally amazing!!!! i swear, each of your posts are so stylishly correct that you could really write for a magazine!!! :D love the louboutin you posted on top, these trends are all gorgeous!!!! xoxo, lulu

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  16. all your post are superb!
    you know i love visiting your blog!
    dont change a thing!

    love the hat fashion!

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  17. Word up 80s is comin' back? Haven't we brought it back way too often?
    Whoa at the corduroy dress. Something very workmen about it.

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  18. Wow- what a great post! Although I always hate to see summer come to an end. Those Miu Miu shoes are crazy!

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  19. This is such a great idea! I'd be tempted to wear an alphabetised outfit every day until September 1 but I don't know how i'd go with the Underboob hehe.
    The tiered skirt was just stunning - I need to find one very soon!

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  20. You had me at the d'Orsays. LOVE!

    Drooling over all of this.

    The zen looks are amazing.

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  21. Fabulous post and pics!

    Gorgeous heels!

    Corduroy is awesome for winter.

    I love the suit picture; I wish I could pull off a pink suit so well.

    I love white clothing!

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  22. this is such an amazing post carrie. i totally love it. I wanna hop in a jumpsuit right now. Kisses your way.x

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  23. love this! blog role for sure!

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  24. So inspiring! I'm actually (kind of) looking forward to cold weather!
    -Rosie

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  25. 5 star post, cc!
    i want to comment here sometimes but i get an internet error code alot. maybe all the pix downloads?

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  26. A very fun post with beautiful pics :)
    I especially love the wired hat and red Louboutins.

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  27. the brocade has to be my fave on all of these! :)
    very inspiration post :)

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  28. I want to print this guide!!

    Thanks for your smart post, darling!!

    Besos

    Simone

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  29. you are simply amazing. how do you find the time to do such cool elaborate posts? Keep it up! I always enjoy going through your blog.

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  30. I LOVED this post!!! Hopefully I'll learn how to layer this autumm (big sigh here). And I like total white, will see if I dare to try!

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  31. how grand! brilliant CC. I always pick up something I want to try in your posts. Philip Lim's look I digg a lot. Anna Sui's femininity I can't get enough of.. great work, Darling!

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  32. You have a lovely and and interesting blog!!

    Bonne journée,

    Mademoiselle M;

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  33. SO MANY awesome things to look forward to this Fall! "Z" is my favoritest!

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  34. OOhhhh i love A-Z's!!
    I have never heard of ruffles being called Armadillo layers!!
    How cute!

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  35. ok, dear God, if I don't limit myself to just one thing I'll never possibly comment on all I want
    uhhh is it just me or did Philip Lim completely rip off Marni with that necklace?!?!

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  36. wow great post!! i loved everything from a - z!!! julie

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  37. wow i saw some GORGEOUS peices great post =]

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