Friday, January 2, 2009

Not-So-Basic Black

The LBD is anything but basic!
Derek Lam gown, via nymag.com. Other runway pics courtesy style.com.
Basso & Brooke
Balenciaga
Victor & Rolf
Rodarte
Lanvin pre-fall 2008
Malandrino Resort 2009
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009
Roland Mouret
Victoria Beckham Spring 2009
Alexander McQueen triple-tongue high-heeled booties, at right
Lovely ladies in black at the 2008 Emmys, via nytimes.com
Juan Carlos Obando in U.S. Vogue
French Connection Ric Rac dress
Zac Posen Reglissé dress, front and back views; this and next at Neiman Marcus.
Bamford feathered a-line dress
Aquascutum Endell Street dress; this and next 5 at net-a-porter.com.
Michael Kors beaded cashmere tank dress
Lela Rose disc hem dress
Mint Jodi Arnold Greta silk belted party frock
Oscar de la Renta embroidered taffeta dress
Alexander McQueen piped trim dress
Mischen asymmetric Ribbon Dress. Visit lagarconne.com.
Get back in black, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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60 comments:

  1. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I LOVE that Basso & Brooke dress because it's not totally black but black enough to be an LBD

    Fabulously Broke in the City
    Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver...

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  2. DIARIO DE UNA ESTILISTAJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I try not to wear too much black...specially in winter. Other wise it would be my everyday color and im kind of tired of it. I love the lanvin one.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Hola guapa!!! El color negro me pierde, es que estoy como medio obsesionada, casi toda mi ropa es de ese color. Qué ideales los vestidos!! Un beso

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  4. www.janetteria.comJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Hi CC,

    I adore black ankle boot! Oh, my! :)))

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  5. agnesJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    oh i have been wearing more black latel. I'm love that Malandrino Resort 2009. that would be lovely for my graduation dinner this June! :)

    P.S thanks for your comments! I got those runway pics/backstage pics from a wide range of sources, like designer's site/backstage photographer/flickr.......

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  6. AlienaJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Love them all!!!

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  7. Ondo LadyJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Well there is nothing like a little black dress is there? I like the lace dress that you have featured on its own as well the lovely taffeta one that America Ferreira is wearing.

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  8. Frieda l'écuyèreJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    During a few years, I was totally in black dressed, all the time. And now, black color stays for me irreplaceable, not so basic anytime !

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  9. WinnieJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Love your selections. Adore the Victor and Rolf one.

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  10. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)January 2, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    BLACK is sooooo the new...um...BLACK!
    love it...too many favs in this lot CC :)
    on the sleep front...current time : 3:15am..haha oh well i am going shopping all day tomorrow..ill try to transfer the bags from under my eyes to bags filled with clothes..! hope you have better sleep patterns than me :) xx LM

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  11. AngelaJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    great one CC. i love LBD but with a twist. i can't pick at all.

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  12. FrankieJanuary 2, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Ohhhhhh you can't beat an LBD! Brilliant choices, lovely x

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I love all your choices... Such posts must take you ages !
    But you have such a wonderful blog, congrats !

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  14. Baybay MamaJanuary 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Only McQueen would do a gorgeous boot like the one you posted! I love them.
    I am also loving this post because I wear black so much!
    xo,
    d-

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  15. TJanuary 2, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    I wish I could buy everything you posted! Haha, I love your title too - it's quite fitting (:
    I'd tell you which dress I love the most, but I love all of them so much!

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  16. LisaJanuary 2, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Ooh I love the Lanvin and both Oscar de la Renta numbers you picked out!

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  17. TRENDYROCKJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    I love the little black drees, are so lovely!! perfect choices!

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  18. Kira AderneJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    fabulous!!

    Happy New Year!!

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  19. LenoreNeverM♡reJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Who says BLACK is boring needs to see this post! So fab CC!! You have a lovely weekend dahhlin'

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  20. Puebla ChicJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    i always think goin all black is going to safe, but after seen some o this dresses maybe its always the right way!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    i love the first dress. it's absolutely to die for. happy new years!

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  22. MyraJanuary 2, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    That ankle boot :-O

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  23. LiPsJanuary 2, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Totally loving the black but after Givenchy's influence I've been living in black FOR AGES, I'm kinda ready for colour... although that asymetric dress dress is amazing


    Thanks so much for stopping by!

    MM x

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  24. MollyJanuary 2, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    the zac posen is lovely
    i must confess, i dont have an lbd, which is suprising as i wear so much black!
    would you like to exchange links?
    molly x

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  25. WendyBJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    If it's going to be black, it needs some detail that pops ...there are some good ones here.

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  26. SiljesfashionJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Lovely picks! Love the oh not so basic LBD.

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  27. Lucile MeyerJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    LDBs : always safe and fashionnable although Diario de une estilista is right : black in winter can be a little depressing, that's why I usually mix an LBD with colourful tights ! xx

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  28. Reena RaiJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Love those McQueen boots and Zac Posen dress, it's stunning!! I've been wearing black all season though and I'm slowly getting bored of it and awaiting the brighter Spring colours

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  29. UnknownJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    oh I just love it all! Cheers to the little black dress! how fab.

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  30. ceeceeJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Slimming black! That's definitly what I need after all those holiday cookies! Thanks to you I will start the year on a fashionable note.
    L,
    Catherine

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  31. MISS GLITZYJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Back to black... I never stop wearing black!

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  32. MónicaJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Balenciaga is definetely my fav.

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  33. {Tara}January 2, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I really don't think I could choose!! So many inspiring options!

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  34. miss vintage loveJanuary 2, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Ooh, I love that Lanvin dress! Happy New Year!

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  35. essenceJanuary 2, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Thank you very much. I also i have added to my links.
    I love the LBD!
    x

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  36. FASHION CHALETJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    That first dress on N. Poly- a stunner. I love the classic little black dress, but this is just fantastic. Well done again, my darling!

    Thanks for the comment. :) I figured, new year, new look! x

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  38. kokostilettoJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    omg i would give up starbucks forever to have every single dress in this post!! I LOVE IT!

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  39. CamilleJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I absolutely adore Lily Donaldson's blue and black feathered dress. What a stunner! I plan on wearing at least fifteen of these dresses in the future. Excellent post!

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  40. AllisonJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Oh, I love that Lanvin dress. Absolutely gorgeous.

    I'm a huge fan of a fabulous LBD.

    C.C., your picks are always fantastic and absolutely inspiring!
    xo

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  41. MarianJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    darling im with you on LBD's being anything but basic!there is a black dress here for every woman whatever her style/taste etc.
    muah x
    marian

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I am loving the Lanvin-- esp the collar.. what is not to love about banded bottom bubble dresses.. they they are banded they do my shape good...

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  43. MegJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    I love the Zac Posen with the crazy neckline.

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  44. DaphneJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    you are rigth...!! its no so basic

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  45. CarmenSinCityJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    You can never go wrong with Basic Black! Happy New Year to you Carrie!!!!

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  46. JWJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Black! Just gorgeous! Together with white color, will be the main theme for spring 2009.

    Great job! :)

    xoxox

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  47. MakeupByRenRenJanuary 3, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    gorgeous, i find myself wearing more black over the years :)

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  48. gigglenessJanuary 3, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    wow wow wow.
    i love the Balenciaga dress.
    i want more black dresses now :]
    xx

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  49. SecretistaJanuary 3, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    I can digg it!

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  50. FashionstyleJanuary 3, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    Beautiful....

    Happy new year !! Good vibes for 2009 !!

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  51. Terence SamboJanuary 3, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    wow i love the Lanvin, and victoria beckham dresses :o)...

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  52. hollyshambles.xJanuary 3, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    I love the Zac Posen one! Probably just because of Lily Donaldson, and I'll pretty much be in love with anything she models :D

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  53. IoleJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Hi, I' Iole thanks to stopping by.
    You're blog is great.
    Ho pe to see you soon.
    Lot's of love Iole

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  54. Noemi Sunshine FerstJanuary 3, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    I want it all!
    Hope you had a wonderful holiday.
    xx.

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  55. SongyJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Roland's dress will have to be the basic of all basics but that looks more powerful than anything I see here. Is that something to do with those shoes? Maybe my heart is really with the shoes not with the dress. I'm such a bad student.. not concentrating...err

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  56. Hunters GloryJanuary 3, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Always...ALWAYS like black!

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog! :D
    Great dresses! x

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  58. Jillian HobbsJanuary 3, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    fantastic, black always is though!

    <3

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  59. SeekerJanuary 3, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Gorgeous LBD (not so little :))

    I agree with you they're all but basics.

    xoxo

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  60. Audrey LeightonJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    happy 2009 lovely,
    your blog is looking as wonderful as ever! keep it up!
    how are you?
    xxx

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