Monday, April 13, 2009

X Marks the Spot

Monique Lhuillier; this and other runway images via style.com except where noted.
Hervé Léger
Carolina Herrera; this and next via nymag.com
Jean Paul Gaultier
Gaultier
Matthew Williamson
VPL
Oscar de la Renta
Charlotte Ronson
Byblos
Reem Acra
Elie Saab Couture

Milla Jovovich wearing the trend; photo courtesy stylecritics.com.
Givenchy cut-out shoe boots; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com.
Marni slingback sandals
Kara by Kara Ross gold plated cuff
Versace studded cami at eLuxury.com.
Alice McCall Stella & Stanley dress, at gargyle.com.
ASOS cross-front top. Visit asos.com.
Sass & Bide Love Me 2 Times vest, at bunnyhug.co.uk.
Bottega Veneta geometric wool jersey dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Hervé Legér bandage dress
Ports 1961 grosgrain trimmed sheath; this and next at shopbop.com.
VPL Breaker dress.
Marquito and Blowman cross-back yellow bubble dress, at asos.com.
Last look: Very Sexy twist-back halter bikini at victoriassecret.com.
Are you as x-static as CC is about this trend, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
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70 comments:

  1. Cupcakes and CashmereApril 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    that yellow criss cross dress is fantastically alluring!

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  2. www.janetteria.comApril 13, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Hey CC,

    As always I love Ur post. I adore Matthew Williamson dress and Givenchy cut-out sandals.

    Have a great day: Janet

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  3. NemeraeApril 13, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Me encanta la forma X tanto en silueta (marcando la cintura) como en la prenda misma (las fotos que has puesto), y en zapatos con tiras!!
    1beso

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  4. Sharon SApril 13, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Hi there-I love the Bottega Veneta and Jean Paul Gaultiers dresses the best! Great picks my dear!

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  5. EdaApril 13, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I'm really X-tatic about those sandals! They are gorgeous!

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  6. Tina { Luphia Loves... }April 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    amazing shoes!! and that dress Milla was wearing is so gorgeous :)

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  7. Diego R. WyattApril 13, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    It is such an interesting idea to take X and make it as subtle or overt as possible in garments. I absolutely love the Monique Lhullier gown and the Elie Saab, both are stunningly glamorous. Of course, the Reem Acra is insane. I love the Matthew Williamson and the bandage dress from Hervé Legér as well.

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  8. Blair FriedemanApril 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Happy Monday miss CC! I love all the X's you found. That dress from Byblos is especially beautiful--just loving the colors.

    Wishing you a fabulous Monday! x b

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  9. SiruApril 13, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Oh, you're smart! Hadn't realized this one yet.

    juliet xxx

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  10. AngelaApril 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    the herve leger x dress is super cute on, just breathing is another story.

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  11. nooneApril 13, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    The Givenchy sandals are great!! and Happy Easter Monday! :)

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  12. Flashes of StyleApril 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Oh I love criss crosses so much! These are so wonderful :)

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  13. Pau(Rox)April 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Love Herve Leger designs, so sexy.
    Givenchy sandals are simply perfect.
    XXX Carrie ;)

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  14. freeteymeApril 13, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I'm feeling that Oscar dela Renta top and pants and those Givenchy shoes. Happy Monday CC!

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  15. MonaApril 13, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Great post! Love it!

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  16. AnonymousApril 13, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I am a huge fa of x's on the back of dresses and belts. But I've never thought of them on bikini's! It's a new love for me. Thank CC!

    XOXO!
    Kat-

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  17. Anna RiceApril 13, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Love everything!!

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  18. MarianApril 13, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Hello darling, as usual I LURRVE the post! loving each piece! Specially the yummy gowns and that amazing cuff!
    Hope you had a good easter weekend.
    muah x
    Marian.

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  19. AnonymousApril 13, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Good for you for noticing that trend! Those dresses are just absolutely beautiful.

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  20. ElyseApril 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    The zippered belt would make a fantastic DIY project! I really like the swim suit too!

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  21. Daniela ValdezApril 13, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Hola linda!

    Milla's dress is just gorgeous!!!

    I loved the suits post bellow!

    Have a great week dear CC.

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  22. Jadore-FashionApril 13, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    criss cross, racer back--love anything with an X lol! love love Hervé Léger, ronson top, and givenchy shoes--fab post!!! xoxo

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  23. AlineApril 13, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    This is such a cool post...you always notice the most amazing trends!!

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  24. LenoreNeverM♡reApril 13, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Oscar is the MAN CC darrrling!
    Xtra gorgeousness for this post...
    ~XO*

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  25. La Belette RougeApril 13, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    X's beat O's in the fashion game of tic-tac-toe.

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  26. shopinchicApril 13, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I love the modern arsty inflence of these fantastic pieces!

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  27. EriApril 13, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Dresses with the X factor!

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  28. SyedApril 13, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    That Matthew Williamson dress is STUNNING!!! And I love that twisted cross in the Elie Saab Couture dress :) Hope you're having a wonderful Easter dear!

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  29. PennyApril 13, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    i love how you spy even the tiniest details

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  30. IrèneApril 13, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    i love "x"s. :D

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  31. TARDE O TEMPRANOApril 13, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    i just loooove the victoria´s secret Bikini!!!It´s super sexy!... This is the first time i visit your blog =) and Me like it! ;) i have a blog too if you want to take a look www.tardeotemprano.net

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  32. The Little Fashion TreasuryApril 13, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Oh yes... I love the Kara Ross bracelet!!!

    ♡♡♡ Stay Beauty♡♡♡

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  33. Kira AderneApril 13, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I love this Hervé Léger´s style! I am so happy bacause I could afford a cool bandage dress at Patricia Field's store..I can't wait to wear it next saturday night!

    Kisses and kisses,

    Kira

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  34. erika soroccoApril 13, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    The Oscar de la Renta = love.

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  35. FrankieApril 13, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Cross my heart and hope to die! I love all of these x

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  36. LisaApril 13, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Yes! X marks the fab fashion find. :D

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  37. UnknownApril 13, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    i'm loving this trend!

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  38. la petite fashionistaApril 13, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    you're always so spot on with your trend spotting! i really like this look for something different!

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  39. AnonymousApril 13, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I've always loved these particular cuts--what I wouldn't give for that bikini especially...YUM!!!

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  40. Haute WorldApril 13, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Thanks for posting all these X-dresses - what a lovely post! My favorites are the details on the Elie Saab dress and I love Milla's gown. I've always adored Givenchy shoes, so it's no surprise I have a weakness for those shoes you posted...

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  41. leeselooksApril 13, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    crushing over that bikini.

    you need that cc!


    perfect for summmmer.

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  42. DelmyApril 13, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    You always post great pieces.

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  43. Susie BubbleApril 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Kris Kross'in goodness....

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  44. Shes Dressing UpApril 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Ooh I love it all!

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  45. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseApril 13, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    You are quite observant! I never would have connected all these pieces and they look so cool.

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  46. TiffanyApril 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    as always, love your finds. you have such a great eye for detail!

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  47. AnonymousApril 13, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    i love this post. and i've been loving that swimsuit for a while.

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  48. A BIT COQUETTISHApril 13, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    That first dress is in my inspiration folder - it's so gorgeous!

    And you have family in Rumson? I have a a few friends that live there - it's a bit sad that it's an hour away!

    Bisous,
    La C.

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  49. TApril 13, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    The Oscar de la Renta look was definitely my favorite! Every time I read your blog, I always end up wanting to go shopping! :) Fabulous.

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  50. ♥ Cara Mia ♥April 13, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    the matthew williamson detail makes me tear up a bit :)

    luving u cc!

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  51. Dani @ Weddings FreshApril 13, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    gorgeous elie saab and HOT bathing suit! i must have that...off to vickies i go!

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  52. thefatandskinnyonfashionApril 13, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    you are always dead on with trends

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  53. Baybay MamaApril 13, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    I love it! What great thinking to pick out an 'x'.

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  54. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Love the bikini at the bottom!

    trisch xo

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  55. GabbiApril 14, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    I love the Oscar de la Renta top dear CC, the neckline is gorgeous!

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  56. Little Bow PrepApril 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    I adore the first picture!

    The Reem Acra and Elie Saab gowns are both quite fab!

    I want that swimsuit!

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  57. kelseApril 14, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    i love this look, and what work you put into this blog, good work! xx

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  58. ilikestuffApril 14, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    What a good eye for detail you have! And I think I'm going to have to buy that cross-back bikini. Like, now.

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  59. AmeliaApril 14, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    Yeah, I've definitely noticed this trend. Its very interesting and doable.

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  60. EeliApril 14, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    Eeee. Criss crosses lol. Reminds me of tic tac toe for some reason haha.


    Thanks for your congratulations. It was very exciting for me :)


    Eeli xx

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  61. William Street StoreApril 14, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    These are gorgeous! The shoes are so stunning! And I adore the pics from the runway!
    The x makes the clothes have such more diversity and are so much more interesting! love it
    xxx

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  62. i.d.April 14, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    How perfect...I'm obsessed with cut-out dresses right now! x

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  63. Hope Adela PasztorApril 14, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    i love that first dress! these are all uber-chic!

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  64. SecretistaApril 14, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    X DOES mark the spot. Lovee this look.

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  65. KeithApril 14, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Hey Carrie. I really like these. My favorite one is the first one on row three. Have a great day. Cheers!

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  66. AnikaApril 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    CC, once again you've nailed another hot trend. I love everything X'd. Speaking of which, how fabulous was the Leger show? Mmmmm, strips of bodycon leather fabulousness how I do love thee....

    Haha, also I tried my luck at another sheer shrug/cape at the op-shop, but they had none left. I did get a gorgeous oversize jewelled sweater dress, but not sure how you feel about vintage gear???

    Have a great one :)

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  67. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Oooh, I really dig the subtle monochromatic ones. That silver gown is delicious. And that bikini!!!

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  68. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)April 14, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    CC sister I love you puns ALWAYS! :) hehe

    and could you pleaaase plaster some of the Hervé Léger on my body?! Also loving the Sass and Bide number..have loved that design on the front for a while now!

    hope all is well miss lovely xxxx bel

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  69. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Givenchy and Marni footwear make me tingle all over. The clothes at Givenchy had some X-factor built into some of the black cut-out criss cross tops.

    [K]

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  70. CassiopeiaApril 17, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    that first dress is JUST AMAZING! :-D

    xxxc

    http://clothestohealabrokenheart.blogspot.com/

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