Friday, February 6, 2009

White Nights

At right: Fleur Delacour in Chanel Haute Couture courtesy Fellow Fashionista Yiqin of Qin at the Disco
Angel Sanchez Bridal, via nymag.com
Calvin Klein pre-fall; runway photos via style.com except where noted
Carolina Herrera Bridal; this and next 2 via nymag.com
Douglas Hannant Bridal
Vera Wang Bridal
J. Mendel pre-fall
Roberto Cavalli pre-fall
Reem Acra Bridal, via nymag.com
Rachel Roy pre-fall
Christian Dior Couture
Prada Ad courtesy Fellow Fashionista Forever in Fashion
Alice Gibb and Olga Sherer by Tim Walker, via nytimes.com
Proenza Schouler PS1 python pouchette, at barneys.com
Valentino patent Petale dome bag at Bergdorf Goodman
Paspaely pearl earrings, pictured via Australian Vogue
Alice and Olivia beaded top, at net-a-porter.com.
Valentino ivory ruffled gown, at Bergdorf Goodman
L’Wren Scott lace shift; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com
3.1 Phillip Lim silk dress
Tara Matthews embellished bandeau gown
Last Look: Terry Richardson for Vogue, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment


70 comments:

  1. I love this seasons Prada ads, I like how the models seem to be glowing in it like they're not even real humans. Magical. And man what I wouldn't do for a PS1

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  2. Oh my! breath taking. i love the Caroline Herrera dress (4th one on right)..... thats my wedding dress, when i find the groom....... :)

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  3. hey cc, my sister is getting married in may so i have looked at wedding dresses and it was actually quite fun. i really like j.crew's line of wedding apparel and it is actually really affordable!
    have a great friday!
    XO,
    deana

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  4. mm. i've always been a fan of white.

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  5. Makes me wonder if I should try on my wedding gown and see if I can pass it off as an evening gown.

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  6. I am drooling over that L'Wren Scott lace dress. Then again, I drool over anything she creates. Great post!

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  7. I loved that you choose to make this post all in white, is such a beautiful (non?) color! I´m glad that there are a lot of amazing white dresses this season! Thanks!

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  8. I love white. i think that philip lim 3.1 dress is very wearable.

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  9. White is my fave colour:)
    I fell in love with that tee!

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  10. I'm obsessed with the J. Mendel and the Valentino! So beautiful. I love the look, but I'm not sure I could pull it off. TGIF!!!

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  11. Hello's...wow some truly stunning and dreamy pieces there...will white ever fail to conjure up Cinderella and numerous fairy tale style images,I think perhaps not. Haha.Really adore these photos, so much x
    Peace and Bows...
    Prettyneons

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  12. How right is white! I love the Calvin Klein pre fall.

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  13. I can't make up my mind...they are all gorgeous!

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  14. i LOVE that flower wedding dress and the white flower dress!!

    http://hellomisschic.blogspot.com

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  15. ohhh so pretty! i love wearing white in the winter :) :) x

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  16. Eee I want to get married now!! Those first 2 dresses are gorgeous and I would love to have those Dior shoes and just place it on my mantle to ogle.

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  17. Awesome! Your post made me feel like getting married! Just to buy a gorgeous white dress!

    Thanks for visiting Chic Banana.

    Have a great weekend!

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  18. I love the last one of Daria!

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  19. This time I'm smitten on too many to list them all! White gowns are gorgeous... no wonder we get married in them :)

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  20. this is definitely my favorite post of the day! i'm a massive fan of all things white & i'd be happy to wear these gorgeous dresses as my wedding dress (one day)! x

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  21. so pretty carrie. all i can think of now are the crazy chanel flower headpieces. i love white

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  22. The Valentino dress is perfection. Have a great weekend!

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  23. white always seems so radiant. Cool pics you found for this one.

    Thank you for your note...& for the visit.

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  24. Simply beautiful, I always feel a full white dress and a little black dress are equals lol.

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  25. i love the Vera Wang bridal dress...funny cos i just watched Bridewars where Kate Hudson was told you do not alter a Vera Wang to fit you instead you alter yourself :oD...

    the season in ugly betty too where posh made a cameo :o) it was so humorous... and yeah Vera's pretty :oD

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  26. Oh the last pic of Daria is like icing on the cake!

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  27. Oh la la...! Fantastic!
    Except the last dress :), I like second photo, Tara Matthews and Valentino dresses! Accessorise and L’Wren Scott lace shift are great!

    FM

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  28. Beautiful and the more I see the Dior Couture sandal and their sculpted heels the more I like them. Have a wonderful week-end, xoxo, MG.

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  29. Everything looks so beautiful in white! I cant help but get white dirty though haha

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  30. Such a gorgeous whimsy of white... I'm completely smitten by the Christian Dior Couture and Valentino Petal!

    Delicious.

    xxxx

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  31. My secondary school prom dress was just like that Angel Sanchez dress at the top, although not quite as fabulous!

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  32. All those dresses are stunning, but even a rag bridal dress would look amazing if teamed with those beautiful Christian Dior shoes

    x

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  33. I love wearing white(I'll even wear it during winter), but I
    have to be sooo careful not to
    get it stained!

    Beautiful clothes though!

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  34. i love wearing white clothes, and especially to with and black parties! The Alice and Olivia beaded top is lovely, dear!
    xx

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  35. Oh, so beautiful! White might be my favourite colour, so pure and fresh.

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  36. I want that Valentino bag only I want it in red.

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  37. Omg those weddings dresses are lovely ! My favourite one is Fleur Delacour in Chanel..

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  38. i love that fluffy dress photo.
    i want a fluffy dress ~_~

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  39. Oooh I do love all this white. Maybe I should introduce a few more white pieces into my wardrobe!

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  40. Great picks! This look is white hot.

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  41. Darling its amazing that your teaching the Pilates class! how cool,how did you get into that my sweet?
    Carrie sweetie this is the most delicious post ever! a lot of people are frigtened by white but this post just makes me want to go to the nearest bridal shop and drown myself in a sea of frothy white not ivory hehe white gowns. or better still wrap myself in miles of soft white tulle. that image by tim walker is far too beautiful!!!!
    thank you for this,brought a smile to my face after a long day!
    love,
    Marian

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  42. wow, all this white is so stunning!!!
    xoxo

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  43. i love winter white<333 i look forward to it all year!

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  44. I loove it all! Especially the Prada advertisement and the wedding dresses! White is so gorgeous.

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  45. I love the structured element to all of these pieces-- some of those dresses look like sculptures rather than fabric!

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  46. the one that Daria is wearing is LOVE. for sure, Prada ss09 ad is one of my favourite campaign of the season too.

    btw, I gave you an award dear :)

    agnes

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  47. Love that Valentino - flowy, drapey yummy

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  48. I find white very hard to pull off, I usually veer toward off-white/cream shades!

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  49. i am inlove with that last picture! It's so sexy, I always love Greek/Roman references :)

    another awesome post!

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  50. Oh Gosh I love white and all white dresses are so gorgeous!!!!! No need to be a bride to wear them....
    I want one for S/S.

    xoxo

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  51. oh CC bright white..so summery and lovely.

    i LOVE the Phillip Lim silk dress! i can see that being red carpet sizzling!

    no probs on the tag. happy weeekend hon! :)

    xxx LM

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  52. i love white dresses....specially th short ones....i guess they're the new LBD, =)

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  53. I love white dresses, especially the Vera Wang one! So classy!

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  54. I love white dresses when they are slinky or really exciting. But I hate the bridal-ish look.

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  55. Me encanta el primer vestido y la seguna imagen,

    feliz fin de semana!

    x

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  56. Hi there-the L'Wren Scott lace dress is totally gorgeous!!

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  57. i need a wedding dress, haha...i found my prince, all i need now is to get married:)
    i love non colors, either is white or black!
    and your post is really nice, always pick nice pieces:)
    have a nice weekend!

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  58. These are all so elegant and chic! x

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  59. great choices! love the editorial shot!

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  60. white is so fresh, we need it more than ever.

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  61. Lovely. My favorite post by far, Carrie!

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  62. Time to purchase a nice, white wedding dress now maybe.. Where are you mr perfect!

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  63. I'm so so so sorry I couldn't come sooner !! This post is magical, and that Valentino bag... my gosh !
    I've seen it in Rome and it's on my mind all the time xD.

    Outstanding !

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  64. *gasp* the valentino ruffle dress towards the bottom is perfection.

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  65. I am in total wedding mode as I just came back from wedding dress shopping with my sister so this post is perfect timing! love your choices. makes me want to wear white dreses more often!

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  66. i have been coveting that flower handbag all season.

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