Friday, February 13, 2009

Skating on …

… no ice at all! This dress shape is omnipresent, darlings: fitted bodice and full, flirty skirt!
At left: Rodarte, via nytimes.com. Other runway images courtesy style.com except where noted.
Cynthia Steffe
Frank Tell, via nymag.com
Abaeté
Jonathan Saunders
Naeem Khan
Armand Basi One
Balmain
Emanuel Ungaro
Fashion Fringe
Karl Lagerfeld
Luisa Beccaria
Mulberry
PPQ, via nymag.com
Versace
Alexis Mabille Couture
Christian Lacroix Couture

What to buy? A fab frock with a full short skirt!
Betsey Johnson vintage denim jumper, at revolveclothing.com.
D&G puff skirt dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Arden B. taffeta party dress, at ardenb.com.
Deal of the Day: American Apparel Nylon Tricot high waisted skirt - doubles as a dress!
Zac Posen flounce dress, at Neiman Marcus.
Sass & Bide Going It Alone dress. Visit net-a-porter.com for this and next.
D&G puff skirt dress
Unique Boutique antique black lace prom dress with red sash. Go to asos.com.
Lorick Niki dress, at gargyle.com.
Tell CC, darlings: Will you be skating into a store to pick up a flouncy, flirty frock?
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75 comments:

  1. Cupcakes and CashmereFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    love all of these...especially the one that shows how to wear one of these dresses with a jacket.

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  2. www.janetteria.comFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    How lovely skirts and other details! WOW!

    Have a great Friday, CC: Janet

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  3. thenebulosegirlFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    lovely dresses =D
    xo

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  4. NarumiFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I love all those dresses ! The first one is amazing..

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    oh my goodness, I LOVE this silhouette so much. I'll definitely be skating to the nearest store to purchase these flouncy delights :-)
    So feminine and girly, perfect for vday!!

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  6. HemalyFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I would definitely perfer if ice skaters wore these dresses instead of those hideous things they always buy!

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  7. Doll legsFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Ohh I love the rodarte and the balmaim dresses!! Hey thanks for the last comment in my blog!!Muaks!!;)

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  8. NemeraeFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Those Rodarte, Emmanuel Ungaro & Luisa Beccaria dresses are just perfect!!! *.* I love that shape :)
    Un beso!

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  9. Sharon SFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Hi there-what lovely picks, I really like the black ones! have a great weekend!

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  10. yiqin;February 13, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Ah I want the AA one!!!! & the one wit the bows are so sweet :)

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  11. yiqin;February 13, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Did my comment get thru? :/

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  12. haylinFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    hi~
    happy valentine's day to you! <3~

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  13. DanielleFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    LOVE the shape of these! great choices!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Adorable!! Almost reminds me of a tutu!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I love poofy skirts! They make me feel like a little girl again!

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  16. Baybay MamaFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Love these.
    I used to figure skate for like 8 years when I was a kid and competed. It takes me back. My sister's bridesmaid's gown has that a line shape.

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  17. AngelaFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    i love the versace number in blue. the silhouette is so fun and fresh.

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  18. AllisonFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    That Rodarte dress is sheer perfection.
    What beautiful selections, darling!
    Enjoy your weekend :)
    xo

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  19. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    so sweet ..like sugary yummy cupcakes!

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  20. we wear thingsFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    possibly my favorite dress shape ever... and most flattering on a twig like me! lol

    -issa

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  21. Tina { Luphia Loves... }February 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    these skating on "runway" looks are so much better than on ice ;) love puff ball dresses and these are a great collection!
    xx

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  22. carolina @ patagonia giftsFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Love those flirty skirts!
    Have a great Valentine's day, darling!
    xoxo

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  23. Daniela ValdezFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    I love A skirts, they make my body look much better than it actually is :)

    I hope you have a lovely weekend CC!!

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  24. Graça Ventura MedeirosFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Im really into dresses! they are so cute! kiss

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  25. SasiFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    VIVA Balmain!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I love all these dresses; so gorgeous! My favorite is the very first one :).

    Much Love,
    Carlita

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  27. LisaFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    I love this silhouette! I could probably create this look with the pieces I already have, though. :)

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  28. carolineFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    ahh i love a skirt with a little flounce- or a lot! nothing makes you feel more girlie!

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  29. zoe aka drinkupthefashionFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    thank you so much for that! i love your blog so that compliment is really flattering--to see that you like anything that i do. :D

    that yellow zac posen dress is such a dream. i need it. and i love that sass & bide dress as well. it's so fun.

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  30. DianeFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    There isn't one outfit I wouldn't love to wear... great post..

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  31. KillaCamillaFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    This is a hard look to pull off with some body frames. Its just sooo darn cute I'm totally willing to try!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Is not my hair!Is my sister hair=)
    So beautyfull dresses!!

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  33. RaquelFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    thank you CC! I love the fourth one!
    xx

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  34. BombchellFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    omg so many pretty dresses I think im in love.

    gosh missed your blog, love the new header I want to marry it!!!! where's it from.

    the Abaete one is love.

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  35. MakeupByRenRenFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    this look is too cute!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    i am loving the dresses with the fuller skirts. =D

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Ahhhh! I'm in love - I would love to wear any of those dresses. It'd be hard not to feel like a ballerina.

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  38. ShelbyFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Adore that dress on the top left!

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  39. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I love this style of dress, so flattering and feminine. The Abaeté and Niki dresses look great.

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  40. KatiFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    I love the Steffe dress!

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  41. ivoreeceFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    they look like ballerinas... so sweet! ^^

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  42. TheresaFebruary 13, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    wow! love the first and the Luisa Beccaria dress :)

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  43. LenoreNeverM♡reFebruary 13, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    ...always wanted a Lacroix bubble skirt since my prom night...wayyy back then! When CC, when??? Must I wait afew more decades???

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  44. Diego R. WyattFebruary 13, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Look at the stems on these girls! The Unique Boutique prom dress is so hot and the Rodarte gown is amazing. I like the contrast in sleek bodesses and full skirts.

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  45. WanderlustingFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    In love with that Rodarte. The rope! It's so unusual, earthy and organic - pure Grecian forest nymph!

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  46. PennyFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    these dresses are all so so gorgeous, but i am absolute in love with the abaete spring 09 dress!

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  47. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    These look like perfect party/dancing dresses. LOVE the Rodarte (and the Lacroix, of course!).

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  48. VanessasRunwayFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Ooh i love a cute dress! Tomorrow is the perfect day to get all dolled up!

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  49. EriFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Rodarte one is so lovely! take me to prom now!!!

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  50. shopinchicFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    These dresses are perfect examples of fun and feminine S/S 09 looks.

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  51. GabbiFebruary 13, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Gorgeous dresses, nothing nicer than a cute flouncy skirt!

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  52. freeteymeFebruary 13, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    lovely! specially the Cynthia Steffe and Zac Posen dresses.

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  53. KellyFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    1st of all this is one of my FAV style of dresses, i LOVE full skirts and 2nd...
    HOLY CRAP i just saw the Report Signature neoprene boots on your sidebar!!! I NEED those!

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  54. m1keFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    OOOOOPS! I BELIEVE ALL THE BLOGGERS SHOULD SEE THIS BLOG PAGE. YOU REALLY GOT IT LOCKED. KEEP IT UP

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  55. You're WelcomeFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    this is my favorite shape when it comes to dresses.

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  56. TFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    I love that silhouette because it's so feminine and flirty - and flattering on so many body types, of course!

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  57. A BIT COQUETTISHFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    happy valentine's day, dearest CC!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  58. SiennaFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    I love basically all of these..so cute. The first picture is gorgeous too.

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  59. UnknownFebruary 14, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    I love this silhouette! I just have to be very careful with all that bulk around my hips ;)

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  60. AnikaFebruary 14, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    I am a complete sucker for poufy skirts. I think it might be the little girl in me. I often have to stop myself from buying skirts and dresses in this shape in fact!

    But I adore the showcase, nothing wrong with drooling over images, right?

    Fabulous, fabulous!

    Have a lovely weekend CC :)

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  61. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    this is for sure one of my all time favorite posts. i love love love this silhouette!
    xx
    chloe

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  62. MásQueRopaFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Lacroix es perfecto. Que linea mas estupenda esta edicion.

    besos

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  63. AliceSeagullFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    i don't know which one is the best!!! but i got a dreat idea for a prom dress! thx! :)

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  64. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)February 14, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    oh sooooooooo cute!!!

    i am loving Balmain Beauty!

    xx LM

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  65. SyedFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Stunning silhouette!!! I love all of these :)

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  66. H @ Narnia's ClosetFebruary 14, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    i love the full skirt - so cute and figure flattering

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  67. SeekerFebruary 14, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Great, great post, darling.
    I love full skirts, but sometimes I have mixed feelings about them.
    I think they make me look fater...

    xoxo

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  68. SydneyFebruary 15, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    very cute stuff.

    i love the 4th.

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  69. FrankieFebruary 15, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Your posts are always so chic! How do you do it?! x

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  70. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I love ice-skating ! The idea is great, and the choices are wonderful... Saunders and his ballet's dresses.... love love love LOVE !

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  71. Little Bow PrepFebruary 15, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    I adore full skirts!

    The Luisa Beccaria dress looks so delicate and lovely.

    The Betsey Johnson and Lorick ones look so cute and perfect for daywear!

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  72. SongyFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    I might.. very cool. Love all of them. :)

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  73. GiaFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I want the Balmain dress, so nice:)

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  74. JenniferDecember 14, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Is the unique boutique prom dress still avaiable at asos?

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  75. ChristinaDecember 23, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Jennifer, I did a lot of searching on the internet and found the unique boutique dress on sale here http://www.limelites.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1163

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