Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Swirly, Twirly Gumdrops

From psychedelic swirls of color on floor length frocks to brightly hued headpieces, fashion’s whimsy takes center stage!
Photo at right courtesy Fellow Fashionista S-C of Girl Meets NYC
Runway pictures via style.com except where noted.
Above: Rodarte
Left: a swirly, twirly gumdrop and lollipop ad for Havainas
Fashion Flashback: Basso & Brooke Spring 2008. This and next 2 images courtesy nymag.com
Christian Siriano
Milly
Gucci
Josh Goot
Nathan Jenden starburst dress
Naeem Khan
Reem Acra (at right)
Carlos Miele
Emanuel Ungaro
Pollini (at right)
3.1 Phillip Lim
Cynthia Rowley confetti print
Vivienne Westwood … Does this dress remind anyone else of a fruit roll-up?
Donna Karan yellow gumdrop clutch
Thakoon
Lanvin
Christian Lacroix



Vera Wang
Estee Lauder swirl gloss, available at Nordstrom
Chloe Miami Hot Nights dress, on sale at net-a-porter.com
Miu Miu Pailette pump, at barneys.com
















Christian Lacroix Resort Calligraphy Print Gown, at Neiman Marcus


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42 comments:

  1. MyriamDecember 10, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    So beautiful sequin heels! Christmas gift, please!? Haha.
    xx

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  2. GiaDecember 10, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    such a beautiful post...and the dresses, and those colors and materials:)really lovely!!!

    best wishes,have a great time!

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  3. MegDecember 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    So many bright colours!! I love them. Especially the photo from Christian Siriano. He was totally my favourite...

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  4. Susanna-Cole KingDecember 10, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love this look, especially love when fabrics look like paints swirled together, all running into one another! And thanks for crediting me for that picture, you didn't have to do that, it's not really my photo after all, I didn't even scan it, but I appreciate it! <3

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  5. Cupcakes and CashmereDecember 10, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    to quote rachel zoe, 'i die.' all of these are fabulously fun, especially the Christian Lacroix.

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  6. WendyBDecember 10, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    The brighter the colors, the better!

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  7. MakeupByRenRenDecember 10, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    i love this! so pretty!

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  8. SeekerDecember 10, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    Neon very 80's.... great colours.

    xoxo

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  9. ceeceeDecember 10, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    Now THIS is the kind of candy I'd like to find in my stocking! Fabulous colors and swirls.
    Catherine
    'A Thousand Clapping Hands'

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  10. VeraDecember 10, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    i love the details ! really nice put together post too :o)

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  11. VeraDecember 10, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    this post was a visual treat :)

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  12. AngelaDecember 10, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    i love those havianna flip flops. i live in ca so can wear them almost year round.

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  13. Baybay MamaDecember 10, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    I really need to add more color in my wardrobe! I need to break out of the black:) It's so hard to dress in colorful garmets in the winter in ny!

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  14. Daniela ValdezDecember 10, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    I keep wondering... where do you take all those amazing pics from?? Your blog is amazing!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    i love all these swirls and splashes of color! so incredibly fun!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Oh this post is just too awesome. The bright colours really rock my world. I want everything!

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  17. www.janetteria.comDecember 10, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Hi CC,

    What a great colormix and candy color! LOVELY? LOVELY! :)

    xoxo: Janet

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  18. Joey AltrudaDecember 10, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Hey Carrie,
    Great blogs!
    Check out my article on Lisa Fonssagives-Penn!

    best,

    Joey

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  19. carolina @ patagonia giftsDecember 10, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    I'm always VERY cream and sand colors, but I love to wear bright colors every now and then. And this picks are gorgeous, darling! xoxo

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  20. MirandaDecember 10, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    i love the textures!

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  21. ElizabethDecember 10, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    Everything's incredible. I can't choose a favorite!

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  22. Annie SpandexDecember 10, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    YUM!

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  23. clareassiralDecember 11, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    all that swirly twirly is making me dizzy.. in a good way that is.

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  24. Nina (Femme Rationale)December 11, 2008 at 2:09 AM

    ooooh, pretty spring colors. it's been cooler in LA for like 2 seconds and already i'm pining for warmer days.

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  25. Song of StyleDecember 11, 2008 at 2:25 AM

    unagro's dresses are a total resort look. i heart it!!

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  26. vicki archerDecember 11, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    Can I cut and paste this as my Christmas wish list for Santa.....xv.

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  27. PhilO♥December 11, 2008 at 6:08 AM

    Omg !
    I love this post !!
    All the piks are like mind blowing!!

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  28. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 6:18 AM

    Rodarte's dress is dreamy, unforgetable
    it highlighted the whole collection !

    xx

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  29. CountrybelleDecember 11, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    "fashion's whimsy" love it! especially the top right girly pic. i think i may borrow it for my blog. with credit where is due of course.
    (me in secret: heartshapedmorning.blogspot.com)

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  30. AnikaDecember 11, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    Oh man, I am a TOTAL ruffle-fiend, so basically loving every single thing in this post. Gasp, all I want for Christmas....??!!? :)

    Love, love, love this post!
    Have a great day gorgeous!

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  31. María Pilar Bernal MayaDecember 11, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    I live everyting: colours, drawings, styles... everything!
    kss
    ;-)

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  32. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    OMG! I want some swirls in my closet now! Great post!

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  33. jacquie dollDecember 11, 2008 at 9:39 AM

    YES I like the Ungaro very much so.

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  34. Fashion AddictDecember 11, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Oh I love the Christian Lacroix Resort line! The colors are so vibrant and beautiful!

    BTW, my blog's address has moved to http://www.fashionaddictgirl.com so if you have the time could you update my link on your blog roll? I really would appreciate it! Thanks!　　

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  35. poeta fit, non nasciturDecember 11, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    That Christian Siriano orange dress is magical! I want it!

    Oh, and I just noticed you have a new header!

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  36. cherieDecember 11, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    i love all the dresses! very lovely! that make me drools!

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  37. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comDecember 11, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    Stunning!!!

    I am linking to this.

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  38. Planeta Isabelino, variedades a lo finoDecember 12, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    Gorgeous pics! Congrats!

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  39. Fashion_Girl22December 12, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    Those fabrics are beyond amazing. I love the rodarte. For some strange reason, I wonderif it would low in the dark?

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  40. SongyDecember 13, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    Totally yummy. This is like the first post with everything I covet.

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  41. Single & FabulousDecember 13, 2008 at 8:07 AM

    loved the vera wang bracelet =)

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  42. kokostilettoDecember 15, 2008 at 1:32 AM

    i LOVE these prints. i wish i could dress like this every day at work!

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