Monday, September 1, 2008

Catch the Wave

In honor of what may be the last beach day of the season for many, here are some cerulean sea inspired looks. (Also an excuse for CC to post lots of dreamy
architectural photos!)

At top of post: Prada’s fabulous fall footwear tumbles in the surf, via Italian Vogue.


Left:
Alexander McQueen embroidered balconette dress, at net-a-porter.com
Above: Anantara Resort & Spa in Myanmar
Building and travel pics via architecturaldigest.com unless otherwise credited.

Left: J. Crew Berry-trim Astrid jacket.

Blue dVb by Victoria Beckham jeans via style.com
Above:
Cocoa Island Hotel in the Maldives


Right:
Celine’s royal trench,

courtesy style.com
Chiffon tier dress. Go to forever21.com.

Four Seasons Bora Bora
This and next home via pointclickhome.com (the online home of Elle Décor)
Thakoon blue for fall, courtesy style.com
Above:
A backyard pool in Rio de Janeiro




At left:
Forever 21 gathered cowl neck dress
A church in the Mykonos countryside,
via nytimes.com
Julie Haus Alis Everday Satin Top, available at neimanmarcus.com
Recife, Brazil "backyard" pool,
courtesy pointclickhome.com
Roberto Cavalli hammered silk blouse, at net-a-porter.com
Above: Temenos Villas on Anguilla






Right:
Todd Lynn Omeus Dress.

Go to net-a-porter.com.
Above:
Tortuga Bay, Punta Cana Dominican Republic

Right: Tracy Reese Toga dress, at neimanmarcus.com

What a gorgeous use of netting overlay!
Above: Wildflower Hall Mountain Resort in Mashobra, India

Left:
CC loves a bedroom with a pop of color!!
Domino magazine photo by Paul Costello
Robert Rodriguez Cascade dress, at Neiman Marcus


Below: Church of Paraportiani, Mykonos, Greece, via nytimes.com.

It's reassuring to know that these gorgeous azure, cerulean, and royal hues are sticking around for fall! Wear the colors of the ocean this autumn and you'll instantly transport yourself to one of these idyllic pool- or sea-side locales.
Tune in tomorrow for bodacious blue handbags!

67 comments:

  1. electric blue.

    its spring day here in SA. SO this has me very excited to hit our beaches...

    *** i love that you put a Tracy Reese dress in. I just got back from New York where I did a internship with her. She is the one of the most genuine woman I ever met.

    enjoy the day.

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  2. CC this post totally makes me want to go far far far away where there's always sun!
    that first resort/spa looks amazing.
    AH! year long vacation anyone? :) i wish.

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  3. I'd love to exchange links, I'll add you now. I love this blog and all your posts!!!

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  4. I want to get on to a plane and to the Caribbena this very minute!!!!

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  5. LOVELOVELOVE this post.

    I adore the Alexander McQueen dress and the location/vacation pictures!

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  6. I want something this blue, it looks good on my skin tone. lovely blog too.

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  7. Ok....NOW I want to stay in every one of those photos! I want a VACATION!

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  8. love the blue, so dreamy and relaxing--wish i was at one of those resort :) love the Tracey Reese dress and VB jeans too.
    have u wonderful labor day dear!
    :)
    xoxo

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  9. Ohhh myy! The Celine trench and the Alexander McQueen dress. *dies*

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  10. What a great post! I love bright blues, and all those pictures of getaways with bright blue waters made me yearn for a longer vacation. I want to try out the Maldives houseboat hotel!

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  11. Thanks for your visit, I like your blog a lot.
    Besos!!!!!

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  12. you are so right! Blue is so last fashion and I love it!!!

    a kiss for you,
    Love your blog and posts!

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  13. Wow! Amazing post! I want to go to Bora Bora today!
    The Prada shoes are great!

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  14. Holy Buddha.. What amazing and dreaming pictures... fff :)

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  15. Brilliant post! When summer and beach I will totally go for the ocean look. And I love the forever 21 dresses.

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  16. this is such a pretty post = makes me apprieciate the color blue more and makes me want summer all over again :P

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  17. Oh that McQueen dress is yummy!

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  18. The Prada shoe and McQueen dress want to come home with me.

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  19. Looking at all this blues is really calming! I feel like going somewhere remote and just chilling out.

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  20. Nothing says summer like a nice turquoise blue. Those F21 dresses are so cute

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  21. Wow! Thanks for those pictures! They make me dream :)

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  22. I'm going to miss the summer ocean, but at the same time, I am so excited for fall!

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  23. oh wow those photos are beautiful! it makes me want to start planning a vacation!

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  24. all these shades of blue are making me want to go to bed and dream happy dreams. =)

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  25. love the blue and the theme!

    great as usual cc!

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  26. the cavalli blouse is perfect !!
    beautiful !!

    is elcetric blue the next fashionable colour?

    from argentina...hugs

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  27. I love these beautiful images. So want to be in Tahiti now. Really.

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  28. I love the first collage with the wave, looks great

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  29. This post was so wonderful! I think blue is the most represented colour in my wardrobe and I think you can never have too many blue pieces hehe I love them all and the location photos are STUNNING!

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  30. How do you even come up with these ideas? LOVE it. The first dress is so droolable. Let's hope I never get near you and a credit card at the same time because I'm quite sure you'd put me in to debt. You always post at least 3 pieces I NEEED.

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  31. Oh, I'm so lusting after that McQueen dress.

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  32. Sold! I want all those clothes, and I want to wear them by the beach!

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  33. Swoon! Blue is such an addiction for me. I want everything in this post.

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  34. this post makes me want to start summer all over again. and not work. and be rich.

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  35. that deep, multi-toned blue, wow. and i think the prada shoes are the best of the season. wild but beautiful.

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  36. Ooh I really love this look! Blue has always been one of my favorite colors to wear.

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  37. That Tracy Reese toga dress is just divine!

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  38. I love this post. Its got a beautiful color and u make it all so inspiring! I've decided to wear blue for tonight's dinner!!!

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  39. geez i seriously love your blog - you find so much stuff that matches your subject!!!! I LOVE THOSE PRADA SHOES!!!!!!!!!! thanks!

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  40. Oh great, now I feel Blue! Too many gorgeous things making me envious.

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  41. Ah, makes me want to go on vacation!

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  42. Oh, to be in these places!!! I love the Alexander McQueen dress!

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  43. It's fantastic! The Prada shoes waves inspiration!!
    Thanks for your visit!!

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  44. It’s a fabulous report with extraordinary colours. I never have been a blue girl; however I am starting to love it.
    Kisses
    Vivi

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  45. Very good composition, CC. Nice color palette. Almost art!

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  46. I've been cheating. I say I own some blue pieces but they are actually close to green I must say. I will bravely get some true blue for myself and see how well I could pull off. Asian skin/feature and blue? do you think it will work?

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  47. thanks darling! what a shame i cannot wear that colour...looks horrible on me! :(

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  48. Wow, never underestimate the power of blue! Those shoes are really interesting. Who would've thought someone would take inspiration of the waves and well, RIDE WITH IT!!!

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  49. Such an intense electric shade of blue!The Todd Lyn is impeccable and adore the Prada shoes! All the pieces you featured are gorge!Think I want a pair of shoes in that colour now. Thanks for the inspiration hun!
    x
    Marian

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  50. Such a lovely colour, reminds me of summer even in winter :) LOVE it!!

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  51. wow I love all of these shades of blue! makes me want to go and swim in the ocean. I really love the Prada shoes, they're beautiful!

    xoxo

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  52. Ok, I can spend rest of my life on one of those Island. hehe

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  53. Beautiful blues :)

    Thanks for the comment on my dress!! And yes, I love Rear Window. :)

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  54. I really enjoyed this post - mix of gorgeous houses and stunning fabulous fashion.

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  55. loving the blues....however that entire prada shoe line is great but why the elastic in the middle? I'm not a fan. Looks like they wouldn't stay on so they added an elastic band. photos are great!

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  56. Those blues remind me of the Mediterranean sigh ♥ :)

    farewell summer :\

    peace&love
    nicole.

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  57. I'm really into this colour lately, SO beautiful! That Todd Lynn dress is GORGEOUS to the extreme. How I wish I were at a beach right now...

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  58. ooooh love the shades of blue... makes me wanna be on vacation again.

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  59. Gracias CC!!!

    Ya revisé tus sugerencias de Nordstrom y noté que las mangas de los blazers son un poco cortas, do you see it too? Any way, I loved them!! Thanks a lot!

    Tom

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  60. I love the ribbon shaped bag. I'm not a fan of blue but that bag's pretty sweet. Thanks for the lovely comments too!

    xo

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  61. I'm so inlove with those blue prada pumps! Charlize theron wore a pair almost like those Fantastic post. Sadly, I'm not sure if blue will be turning up alot in Fall.
    I hope you enjoyed your summer.

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  62. i love electric blue on purses and jeans!

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  63. Lovely pictures, great ckothes.
    The Celine’s royal trench is amazing!!!

    xoxo

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