Sunday, January 4, 2009

Purple Pattern Predilection

Purple prints prove perfect!
Paul Stuart scarf and Phineas Cole socks, via nytimes.com. Runway images via style.com except where noted.
Andrew Gn
Gucci
Pucci
Cacharel
Gucci
Christian Lacroix
Basso & Brooke; this and next 2 via nymag.com
Rodarte (at right)
Marni
Cher Michel Klein, via vogue.fr
Gucci
Fellow Fashionista S, formerly of of Modern Guilt
Paul & Joe V-neck tunic, at revolveclothing.com.
Deal of the Day: silk floral dress, $89 at victoriassecret.com
Zenda dress, at toast.co.uk.
Vivienne Tam Purple Haze hammered satin dress, at revolveclothing.com.
Rebecca Taylor bra cup dress, at standardstyle.com – CC loves!
Madison Marcus Zeal dress. Visit shopbop.com for this and next.
Sunner Casino floral print silk-twill dress.
Matthew Williamson fern print dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Emilio Pucci Alessandro print contrast dress.

With plenty of pretty purple patterns to choose from, CC finds herself in a perfect pickle trying to pick just one – perhaps your perusal of these plentiful puce prints leaves you panting too?
Hope you all enjoy a relaxing Sunday, darlings!
[2 points for anyone who comments using alliteration!]
xoxox,
CC
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47 comments:

  1. www.janetteria.comJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love purple things. One of my favourite colour... I bought max mara purple silk scarf and top... :)

    xoxo: Janet

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  2. ceeceeJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I love purple but I'm sayin No to the prints. However, I do love the sort of couture ballet costume in your new banner.Enjoy the rest of the weekend, CC!
    L,
    Catherine

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  3. NemeraeJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I absolutely love all the Gucci dresses you have posted(L)
    I think purple is great for brunnetes :)
    xx
    Besos!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Purple is my fave color! I wish I had more purple clothes, but I have a lot of purple accessories. I just got this pretty purple earring and bracelet set. Now, I'm in the search of a purple dress. Great post!

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  5. JWJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Purple is always one of my top selection! It matched well with green and pink. Just love it...

    xoxo
    JW

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  6. Noemi Sunshine FerstJanuary 4, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    I'm definitely feeling the purple vibe.
    Like the new header by the way, very cool pic.

    xx.

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  7. TheresaJanuary 4, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    love love love purple and violet! I've just bought a lilac coat :)
    your blog is gorgeous -have a look at mine: www.closeup-closeup.blogspot.com
    :)

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  8. AngelaJanuary 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    CC, I adore adore purple. Isn't the color so royal and lux.?

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  9. Baybay MamaJanuary 4, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Purple! I am so excited for spring and to frolic in flowery purple dresses!
    xo,
    d-

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  10. hollyshambles.xJanuary 4, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    i own so many purple dresses! haha, and i never, ever wear them.

    but i love it's royal connotations, and it's such a flattering colours :)

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  11. CHER CHLOÉJanuary 4, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    i really like purple clothes. with prints and bright colors for summer and with black for a warm winter. nice blog!
    xx

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  12. AllisonJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    I adore purple and patterns, so naturally putting them together is amazing :)
    As always CC, amazing selections. I love all the different styles shown - just perfect!
    xo

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    i love love love purple. & especially the gucci chanel is wearing!!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  14. MISS GLITZYJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    The Rodarte's dress is definitely to die for!

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  15. SeekerJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I love purple. And you picked such gorgeous prints.

    You're so kind with me CC, thank you so much for your comment, dear.

    xoxo

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  16. WinnieJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Completely in love with all this purple prints, particularly the guccis yummy!

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  17. PennyJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    hmm.. i definitely don't wear enough purple. in fact - i don't think i own anything purple!!! this needs to change!

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  18. DIARIO DE UNA ESTILISTAJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    beautiful the one from Rodarte. Im more of a "fuchsia" girl but this season i got 2 beautiful dresses in purple.

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  19. FrankieJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Purple prints are so sexy and sultry!

    You're a genius

    x

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  20. i.d.January 4, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Oooh I'd love something in deep blue-purple! Maybe some little shoesies to add to my collection.

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  21. Charmaine LiJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    i love the colour purple.. something about it is very majestic!

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  22. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)January 4, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    yay! for...

    Perfect Purple Pleasures!?

    haha i tried for you CC.

    great post. purple is a colour i used to deteste but since then have come to think it's fab!

    and thanks for linking me!!! :) big smiles xxx LM

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    ha! i dunno where u get ur pix from buh as usual, HOT HOT SUPER HOT! i looove purple... i love this post! a hi5 on this one CC!!

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  24. ThuJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    purple is such a beautiful color. i remember when i was little, i used to not like it though.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I love how a really nice purple can make a pattern really stand out. =)

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  26. Liv BambolaJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Is it the Basso one that is ornately constructed around the chest & is long & flowy? IT IS DIVINE!!! absolutely stunning.

    Purple is such a gorgeous colour, I love when it comes in season - esp with all the patterns/prints that are in these days :)

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  27. kokostilettoJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    i'm so glad purple is still in - i love how purple is now incorporated into prints rather than as a solid

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  28. CraveJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Great selection! My votes for best picks go to the Rodarte maxi dress and Pucci!

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  29. CamilleJanuary 4, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    I remember seeing the purple men's wear ensemble in the NY times style section and gasping! It's genius.
    And the purple Gucci dresses are some of my all-time favorites.

    Another amazing post! Oh, and I'm so happy/honored to make your blogroll!

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  30. LisaJanuary 4, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Plum picks, CC! Pure perfection.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Purple is my favourite colour! My favourite dress out of your selection is certainly the Pucci one... xx

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  32. AmeliaJanuary 4, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Purple is my second-favorite color. Nice picks!

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  33. WendyBJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    My hairy purple jacket by Versace is one of my favorite pieces of clothing.

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  34. MegJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    I love purple. I'm been one of my favourite colours since I was a little girl.

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  35. Nina (Femme Rationale)January 5, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    oh how funny...i just did a post of my wearing my plaid purple tights.

    i hope 2009 treats you right and i hope you get everything you wish for! <3

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  36. Sharon SJanuary 5, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Hi there-a perfect shade for this time of year, so vibrant and plush!!

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  37. gigglenessJanuary 5, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    i love purple. such a gorgeous color. looks geat.

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  38. MollyJanuary 5, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    i love purple, but i have this wierd fear when it comes to colour that i'm trying to break out of...

    thankyou for accepting a link exchange, i'll add you tonight as soon as i'm back from my grandma's :)

    molly xx

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  39. Fashion MomentJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    I'm not a huge fan of purple colour (as I sad), but I like if clothes has some purple detail.Gucci dress is my favourite, from this (excelent!) post! ;)

    Hope you had a amazing weekend,

    FM

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  40. thenebulosegirlJanuary 5, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    cuanto me algré cuando me entere de que se llevaba el morado porque es un color que me encanta!
    xo

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  41. please sirJanuary 5, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Hmm I don't have lots of purple, but I sure do love these!

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  42. LenoreNeverM♡reJanuary 5, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Fabulous! The Rodarte sisters continue to amaze me CC!
    My mom's fav color, she used to draw purple eggplant when she was a girl... she still does!

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  43. essenceanddesireJanuary 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I love purple clothes,
    amazing post!

    x

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  44. Vintage Lollipops January 5, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    One word: Gucci.


    xxx

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  45. zoe aka drinkupthefashionJanuary 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    madison marcus mini makes me marvel madly. :)

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  46. TiffanyJanuary 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    gorgeous. i can never get enough of purple, but purple prints are even more fab!

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  47. Little Bow PrepJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Purple was my favorite color for so long. I love solid purple items.

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