Saturday, April 11, 2009

Veiled Threat

Veils: not just for brides and mourners anymore; tulle is terrific!
Fashion Flashback at left: W editorial, September 2006 by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Runway images via style.com except where noted.
Alexis Mabille Couture
Peter Jensen
Armani Privé Couture
Christian Dior Couture
Christian Lacroix Couture
Diesel Black Gold
Givenchy Couture
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture – CC is a big fan (get it, darlings?).
Jean Paul Gaultier
Marc Jacobs
Tracey Reese, via nymag.com
Elle, July 2008
French Vogue, February 2008
Chapeau Claudette mini bow hat; for this and next, visit pixiemarket.com.
Chapeau Claudette black sequin barrette with veil.
Bow detail fascinator, at asos.com.
Last look: New York Times editorial, Winter 2007.


Veil away, darlings!


xoxox,
CC
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51 comments:

  1. Amazing StyleApril 11, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Nice Naomi picture! your selection is beautiful. Some models are really artistic

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  2. www.janetteria.comApril 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    How beautiful selection - especially last pic!

    Have a great weekend darling CC!

    xoxo: Janet

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  3. CassiopeiaApril 11, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    ooooooh! i so need to do some veil-DIY-ing! haha. how come i only get DIY inspiration when i'm supposed to be doing coursework / revising? pah.

    ;-D

    xxxc

    http://clothestohealabrokenheart.blogspot.com/

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  4. EdaApril 11, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful! They all look so chic!

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  5. AnonymousApril 11, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    loving this carrie... reminds me of feathers worn on heads... which i may or may not have a thing for, haha!

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  6. KatiaApril 11, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I've always wanted to go to a funeral just to have black tule on my face.. haha
    There's something so dramaticly beautiful about it :)

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  7. Elizabeth Victoria ClarkApril 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    veils are so elegant. i love the LV on the cover of french vogue.

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  8. LenoreNeverM♡reApril 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Nice inspiration...I'm getting one to wear for my dentist appt next week! I want more of his attention...hee-blush-blush*

    ~Happy Easter darling CC!!!

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  9. Fashion MomentApril 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    So charming! So delicious, darling.
    I really love your selection!

    FM~FP

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  10. EriApril 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Love the veil across the face is so chic and iconic!!!!!

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  11. Susanna-Cole KingApril 11, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Oh I'm am absolutely thrilled to see this as an emerging trend for more than just weddings, I think veils are beautiful, I love the delicate structure of them! Wonderful post! <3

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  12. GiaApril 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Hello dear C.C, hope you'll have a great weekend!
    amazing post, wow what inspirations:)
    i wanted to invite you to my first site for bloggers: www.vogueicon.com !
    hope you will like the idea and join the bloggers community!
    and i will apreciate if you come with ideas as well!

    xoxo,
    Gia!

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  13. Blair FriedemanApril 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, Carrie, I love it! I have been wanting get married just to wear one, but I guess I don't:) Love the more delicate versions of this look.

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  14. IrèneApril 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    lovely pictures!

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  15. nooneApril 11, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I love the veils!! It looks SOO GOOD in the pictures, but I don't know when I would be able to wear that without people look at me funny on the street haha. But that's also what makes these fashion photos so entertaining :)

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  16. AngelaApril 11, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    great for brunch at the ritz....

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  17. UnknownApril 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Beautiful works of art!

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  18. the desert foxxApril 11, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    ah.. YES to tule.
    love it. love it.

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  19. mandiApril 11, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    beautiful photographs, i'm a big fan of the last three photos, i have a red one very similar to that. my fave is the lv scarf over her mouth, that looks awesome.

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  20. ElyseApril 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    These veiled pieces are so pretty! I really like the first one! I've been eyeing a more modest version at urban oufitters and telling myself to DIY it for too long now!

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  21. MarianApril 11, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    darling i love head pieces and veiled ones are even more fun!the last white one is beautiful.
    happy easter dear! x
    marian

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  22. RiannaApril 11, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    thanks very much for your uber lovely comment!!! and wow thanks even more for adding me to your list!!! I've added you too!
    Rianna Bethany xxxxxxxxxx

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  23. CamilleApril 11, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Funny trend :D

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  24. EmzApril 11, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Ooo I like! They're all so elegant looking!

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  25. The Little Fashion TreasuryApril 11, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL AND JOYFUL
    HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND!!!

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY COMMENT ON MY BLOG ;)

    Will for sure be back!
    Stay Beauty!

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  26. Tina { Luphia Loves... }April 11, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    what a beautiful selection!!

    xx

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  27. HemalyApril 11, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    The Chapeau Claudette barette is so cute. Great for a costume party!

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  28. Míriam Juan-TorresApril 11, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Impressive! Nice pics
    xx

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  29. Peter BreeseApril 11, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    These are some pretty sweet pics Carrie, I really dig the blue highlights on the gal near top left. Bravo!

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  30. Morena G.Y.April 11, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Ugh I want a Veil so badly.
    I've been looking EVERYWHERE.

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  31. EeliApril 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Hmm interesting concept! I think I would far too scared to leave my flat with a piece of netting acrosse my face or ontop my forehead but Mr Gaultier made it wearable for everyday! :D


    And thanks! We've been hunting eggs (sneakily) all morning haha


    xx

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  32. WendyBApril 11, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    This is just a look that will never work for me. I'm sure MrB would die laughing!

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  33. AmeliaApril 12, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    I love the first picture. I think on a little hat it can be really subtle and nice.

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  34. Love + CakeApril 12, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    These are just so so amazing. Big headpieces are in right now, I guess, I've been seeing them everwhere!

    xox, mavi

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  35. freeteymeApril 12, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    add a sense of mystery in the outfits. Happy Easter CC!

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  36. Sharon SApril 12, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    Hi there-I'm loving the Marc Jacobs look best! Have a great Sunday!

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  37. JamesApril 12, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Can't get enough of that JPG... damn, the man knows his legs.

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  38. Frou FluApril 12, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    totally!:) veils are so chic right now:)

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  39. fritha louiseApril 12, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    i'd love to try out a luella style veiled fascinator, but i'm not sure i could pull it off..

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  40. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)April 12, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    great post CC!! i love Jean Paul Gaultier too! so good. what a true talent!

    and thanks so so much for your lovely response - i just may infact change my random Q and A to something different entirely..hmmmm...i will take your sisterly advice ! :)

    Hope you are having the best long weekend filled with love and hopefully more chocolate than i am getting! :( haha

    love always bel xxxxxxxxxx

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  41. IoleApril 12, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    hi, stopped by to say : have a nice easter day.xoxo
    Iole

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  42. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Oh! Girl! I love that dress with the veil that looks like a fan! Its gorgeous. Plus, it looks like a backwards "C"!

    Kisses!

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  43. You're WelcomeApril 12, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    i want the pink bow veil. i always think of reese's character in sweet home alabama and jackie o at jfk's funeral when i see a veil. so chic

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  44. haylinApril 13, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    oh my god, that's awesome!!!

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  45. zupuApril 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Tulle is so chic and elegant used in the right way. Definately not meant just for funeral! Gives a very "French" effect to classic looks.

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  46. FrankieApril 13, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    So innovative and bold! You always pick up on such striking trends, CC. Where do you keep getting such great ideas from? x

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  47. AlineApril 13, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I love this...so dramatic!

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  48. GabbiApril 14, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Veils are so romantic... great post dear CC!

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  49. Little Bow PrepApril 14, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    These are all awesome!

    I especially like the last one!

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  50. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Hahaha, "big fan" oh you clever thing. I have a vintage little hat kind of like the last ones with a bit of a veil but have never worn it out! I just can't figure out what to wear it with, but these ladies look stunning in their veils so I will have to figure it out.

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  51. Margaret MeyerApril 14, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    This has inspired me to get in my studio and use all the pretty netting I bought months ago.
    Beautiful collection of images.

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