Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Float Like a Butterfly

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
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56 comments:

  1. www.janetteria.comJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    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

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  2. ceeceeJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    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

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  3. Nazarina AJanuary 14, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    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!

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  4. Fashion MomentJanuary 14, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    This summer will be interesting!
    So butterfly(ous!), :)
    Lorraine Schwartz earrings are very charming!

    FM

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  5. AngelaJanuary 14, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    wow this means i can bring out my colorful butterfly versace pants from back in the days now. heehee... : )

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  6. MakeupByRenRenJanuary 14, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    pretty! makes we wish it was spring already :)

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  7. NemeraeJanuary 14, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I absolutely love butterflies!! *.* and I've always wanted a top like that one by Karen Millen...
    xx

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  8. carolineJanuary 14, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    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

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  9. MISS GLITZYJanuary 14, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    You got me with the Louboutin's sandals!

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  10. WendyBJanuary 14, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    :-)
    http://wendybrandes.com/pro-detail.php?colid=32&collect=true&id=216

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  11. SeekerJanuary 14, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous stuff!!!
    Thanks for calling my attention for this CC.

    xoxo

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  12. essenceJanuary 14, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    That spring!
    I love, i will,i dream and i need to gucci resort dress.
    x

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  13. LisaJanuary 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    I can't decide which pair of shoes I like best in this post!

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  14. leeselooksJanuary 14, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    i think those MJ butterflies are so pretty, it is not even funny!

    imagine those with a floaty-white dress.

    x

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  15. CharlotteJanuary 14, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    What a beautiful post! Butterflies are lovely, and you chose great pics. Besos!

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  16. ElenaJanuary 14, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Your posts always impress me so much!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 14, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    i generally really like this trend. the problem with it is that it can either look really cute or really tacky.

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  18. Shes Dressing UpJanuary 14, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Wow I love the Karen Millen applique vest!!

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  19. NayJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    amazing work! You did your research I would say! Again, I am loving the blog!

    www.artifactkrug.blogspot.com

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  20. AllisonJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I adore that Gucci dress, and the butterfly scarf!

    I'm so, so glad butterflies have stuck around, it's such a wonderful trend :)

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    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!

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  22. Lil MidgetJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Gorgeous!!

    I love the butterfly belt (it's the best of the lot) and the top with the butterfly on the back. Pretty :)

    xo

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  23. CamilleJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I will break out my butterfly ring this spring! Oh I'm so excited. And the United Bamboo dress is gorgeous.

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  24. K.January 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    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!

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  25. HemalyJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I usually don't liek butterflies because it looks a little too childish and kitsch, but that McQueen belt/corset is amazing!

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  26. La Belette RougeJanuary 14, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Butterflys always make me think of Neiman Marcus.

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  27. SydneyJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    love the butterfly necklace and that purple dress!

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  28. KellyJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    i don't usually like stuff with butterflies on it that much...but some of that stuff is SO beautiful!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    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

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    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!

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  31. it's Fashion FeverJanuary 15, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    oooo my BF loves butterflies, i gotta share this ur post with her!

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  32. i.d.January 15, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    What a lovely extension of the garden theme. I like butterflies in small details - like dainty earrings or a belt buckle. Nice!

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  33. SongyJanuary 15, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    If I could wear that Gucci's blue dress I will be on holiday instantly.

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  34. Baybay MamaJanuary 15, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    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.

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  35. UnknownJanuary 15, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    Everything's so gorgeous I don't know where to look!

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  36. Sharon SJanuary 15, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    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!

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  37. KatiJanuary 15, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    I'm quite happy about that phenomenom, cause I love butterflies!

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  38. yiqin;January 15, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Andrés Sardá one is stunning! I really really like it! Butterfly prints are so pretty..

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    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 !

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  40. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)January 15, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    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

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  41. CountrybelleJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    amazing post! my favorites are the sunglasses and those delicious purple shoes!
    xx
    countrybelle/heartshapedmorning

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  42. Miss D the TeacherJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    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!
    http://www.midnightravel.blogspot.com/

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  43. AnikaJanuary 15, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    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!)

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  44. ZoeJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    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

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  45. AusAnnaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    is it wrong i know want to sit in a tree and fly away? love it great post as always :)x

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  46. FrankieJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Ohhh, I'm all a-flutter! Those sunglasses are insanely amazing! Brilliant post as always, CC! x

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  47. AlienaJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    That Gucci resort dress is a dream!!!

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  48. TiffanyJanuary 15, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    i used to be obsessed with butterflies! great finds!

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  49. FashionstyleJanuary 15, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Butterfly...lovely inspiration and always so fashion.

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  50. Fastidious BabeJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    those are soo cute! i was a butterflies junkie in mm 98 was it? well around that time XD

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    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!

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  52. Fifi FlowersJanuary 15, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    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...

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  53. SasiJanuary 16, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    That Gucci gown is to die for! And I love almost al the accessories!!!

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  54. Nina (Femme Rationale)January 16, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    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.

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  55. RaquelJanuary 16, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    ohhh I love butterflies! that bag is amazing! I so want it!
    xx

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  56. CrisSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    andaaaa ese bolso lo tengo!!! jiji!! me gusta el blog de mariposas. Un besote

    www.streetcabinet.blogspot.com

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