It’s undeniable, darlings: the butterfly motif has been flapping its wings on the runway for several seasons now.At left, Cara Barer Photography.
Alexander McQueen blouse; runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Gucci Resort
Andrés Sardá, courtesy vogue.es
Marc Jacobs
Colette Dinnigan
Eley Kishimoto
Verrier, via nymag.com
Moschino Cheap & Chic
Baby Phat, via nymag.com
Alexander McQueen
Amaya Arzuaga, via Spanish Vogue
Christopher Kane 
United Bamboo, via nymag.com.
Heidi Klum in Lorraine Schwartz earrings at the 2008 Emmys, via instyle.com.
Dior Joallerie ring
Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, at shopbop.com.
Jessica Cushman cuff, at jessicacushman.com.
Wendy Katlen dress at shopgoldyn.com.
Icecream cutout top; this and next at asos.com.
Karen Millen appliqué vest
Paul & Joe Sister Bleut chiffon tunic, at net-a-porter.com.
Kiki De Montparnasse Grand Butterfly mask. Visit kikidm.com.
Comme de Garcons leather zipper pouch with embossed butterfly details, at shopbop.com.
Anushka hand-painted mini sling, at anushkaleather.com.
Leiber Persephone Mini Pillbox, at neimanmarcus.com.
Pepe Catalina printed tote, at asos.com.
Pedro Garcia Ailyn studded suede boots. Visit net-a-porter.com for this and next two.
Marc Jacobs butterfly shoe boots
Christian Louboutin T-Bar sandals
Francesca Mambreni metal butterfly flat, via elle.com.
Deal of the Day: pin, $6.80 at Forever 21.
Oliver Goldsmith shades courtesy PostVillage.com.
Crumpet cashmere blend scarf, at net-a-porter.com.
Lust: Fendi droplet earrings, at net-a-porter.com
Must: Butterfly cutout earrings, at forever21.com.
Robert Sabuda pop-up butterflies note cards, at momastore.org.
Read up on your favorite fluttering critters with this tome available at barneys.com. Flap your wings, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
56 comments:
Hi CC,
One of my favourite post on your blog!
My favourite print and jewellery mode is butterfly. i die for all of them... Colette Dinnigan, Kenneth Jay lane necklace, Paul & Joe shirt....J'adore! Very sexy, S/S style and happy shine fashionable! Halleluja BUTTERFLY! :D
big kisses: Janet
I'm pulling out my black velvet mules with embroidered butterfly right now. Been so out of it I had no idea that butterflies were floating around everywhere.
Catherine
This is truly a beautiful post. This butterfly inspired fashion is what should be synonymous to the feminine gender. Flowing, delicate, graceful and exquisite!I am truly drawn to the orange gown and can envision myself in it!
This summer will be interesting!
So butterfly(ous!), :)
Lorraine Schwartz earrings are very charming!
FM
wow this means i can bring out my colorful butterfly versace pants from back in the days now. heehee... : )
pretty! makes we wish it was spring already :)
I absolutely love butterflies!! *.* and I've always wanted a top like that one by Karen Millen...
xx
OMG! i looove everything! i definitely had a butterfly obsession when i was little- time to bring some back! ahhh, they are just so pretty- some much needed sunshine when its -20 here in canada! thanks!
xox
You got me with the Louboutin's sandals!
:-)
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Gorgeous stuff!!!
Thanks for calling my attention for this CC.
xoxo
That spring!
I love, i will,i dream and i need to gucci resort dress.
x
I can't decide which pair of shoes I like best in this post!
i think those MJ butterflies are so pretty, it is not even funny!
imagine those with a floaty-white dress.
x
What a beautiful post! Butterflies are lovely, and you chose great pics. Besos!
Your posts always impress me so much!
i generally really like this trend. the problem with it is that it can either look really cute or really tacky.
Wow I love the Karen Millen applique vest!!
amazing work! You did your research I would say! Again, I am loving the blog!
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I adore that Gucci dress, and the butterfly scarf!
I'm so, so glad butterflies have stuck around, it's such a wonderful trend :)
The Anushka mini sling is absolutely GORGEOUS! To be honest, I've always thought that butterflies were a little tacky (probably thanks to Mariah Carey!) But the pieces you have featured here are truly stunning!
Gorgeous!!
I love the butterfly belt (it's the best of the lot) and the top with the butterfly on the back. Pretty :)
xo
I will break out my butterfly ring this spring! Oh I'm so excited. And the United Bamboo dress is gorgeous.
Hey CC!! I have to say I love the subtle butterfly motifs- not so much the actual butterfly but variations and inspirations of it!
Great post!
I usually don't liek butterflies because it looks a little too childish and kitsch, but that McQueen belt/corset is amazing!
Butterflys always make me think of Neiman Marcus.
love the butterfly necklace and that purple dress!
i don't usually like stuff with butterflies on it that much...but some of that stuff is SO beautiful!
Butterflies are such special little creatures, they have a bit of a spiritual meaning for me too.. fashion wise I have an amazing vintage sequin butterfly top I just adore! xx
These are fabulous Carrie... will this be the Motif for fashion this summer? They are delicate, and beautiful, the bag reminds me of the 1960's!
oooo my BF loves butterflies, i gotta share this ur post with her!
What a lovely extension of the garden theme. I like butterflies in small details - like dainty earrings or a belt buckle. Nice!
If I could wear that Gucci's blue dress I will be on holiday instantly.
I am one of those girls who likes butterflies but not the hippie butterfly stuff but when I it incorporated into great fashion pieces, I get really excited! Great post.
Everything's so gorgeous I don't know where to look!
Hi there-yes, a beautiful trend and some lovely picks here! I love the ASOS top and the pin too! I'd love a dress with a lovely butterfly print on, great post!
I'm quite happy about that phenomenom, cause I love butterflies!
Andrés Sardá one is stunning! I really really like it! Butterfly prints are so pretty..
I love this, not in the liberty-mood but more abstract, like Christopher Kane for example... in Velvet few months ago there was a fantastic article about fashion & butterflies, and your article completes it perfectly !
Hugs !
PAUL AND JOE! i love! gosh cannot beleive i hadn't noticed this trend yet...great post. and i may even now be inspired to wear my own butterfly top to work tomorrow! xxx :) LM
amazing post! my favorites are the sunglasses and those delicious purple shoes!
xx
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This is a wonderful selection of images. I love that first Gucci resort maxi dress the most. And Heidi's earings. I have been toying with the idea of getting a butterfly tattoo so you can just imagine how much I loved this post!
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Hello, Gucci resort and Christopher Kane, mind if I take you home with me? I'll buy you a drink beforehand, don't worry, I have manners...I'm a lady (yes, slight dementia brought on by your carefully selected and totally delectable choices...mmmm!)
my housemate's obsessed with butterfly prints! and those beautiful mjs have been on my wishlist forever...
great blog, it's my first visit here!
xxx
is it wrong i know want to sit in a tree and fly away? love it great post as always :)x
Ohhh, I'm all a-flutter! Those sunglasses are insanely amazing! Brilliant post as always, CC! x
That Gucci resort dress is a dream!!!
i used to be obsessed with butterflies! great finds!
Butterfly...lovely inspiration and always so fashion.
those are soo cute! i was a butterflies junkie in mm 98 was it? well around that time XD
Wow! That's a lot of butterflies, but they are so creative and gorgeous! I LOVE that purple dress with the butterfly stitching as the belt!
I MUST have this RING... Dior Joallerie ring... OMG... ADORE it! I'm sure it is TOTALLY NOT in my budget... sigh... where can I get a knock off... sssshhhh... did I say that aloud...
That Gucci gown is to die for! And I love almost al the accessories!!!
OH MY. sooooo lovely. i love the chiffon dresses. i'm a butterfly girl, too. erm...not in the mariah carey way, but i do enjoy them once in awhile.
ohhh I love butterflies! that bag is amazing! I so want it!
xx
andaaaa ese bolso lo tengo!!! jiji!! me gusta el blog de mariposas. Un besote
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