Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Blouse Bonanza and Contest Reminder

From plissé and pleats to bows, ruffles and lace, tops are tantalizing!
Fashion Flashback: Faye Dunaway in Network sporting the “hot boss” blouse, via nytimes.com. Runway coverage via style.com except where otherwise credited.
The Bow Blouse: Proenza Schouler runway and Jason Wu, via elle.com.
Andrew Gn
Antonio Berardi
Cacharel
Chloé
Collette Dinnigan
CNC Costume National, via nymag.com
Emilio Pucci
Franceso Scognamiglio
Frank Tell, via nymag.com
Jean Paul Gaultier
Leonard; this and next via nymag.com
Luca Luca
Matthew Williamson
Narciso Rodriguez pre-fall
Paul & Joe, via nymag.com – CC adores!
Pringle of Scotland
Temperley
Tuleh
Vivienne Tam






Another Important Culture
Goldenstateclothing.com
Tuleh forest print silk blouse, at neimanmarcus.com.
Hanii Y cap sleeve jersey top. Visit owlslab.com.
J. Crew linen watercolor floral tunic, at jcrew.com.
Tuleh plissé sleeve blouse at neimanmarcus.com.
Nina Ricci floral print blouse, 60% off at theOutnet.com.
Tuleh layered blouse and flare pants, at neimanmarcus.com.
Matthew Williamson block leaf organza tunic, 50% off at theOutnet.com.
Carolina Herrera at Bergdorf Goodman.
Ossie Clark ruffle-front blouse, at mywardrobe.com.
Top that, darlings!
And don’t forget to enter CC’s Chickdowntown.com Elizabeth and James Giveaway – click here!
xoxox,
CC
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79 comments:

  1. La Belette RougeMay 12, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    You, Carrie, are tops with tops. So many gorgeous ways to cover the girls. Thanks for doing all the leg work( oops, should save that for a pant post).
    xoxo

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  2. GabbiMay 12, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    What gorgeous tops, I love the Faye Dunaway flashback.xo

    Also the Cacharel, the Tuleh plisse sleeve and the Tuleh forest print blouses are amazing... I want all three!

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  3. BradfordMay 12, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    This is quite the bonanza.

    I was wondering if your keen eye would pick up on that Hermes bag; of course, you didn't disappoint.

    Giggity Giggity!

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  4. www.janetteria.comMay 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I adore all of them, but the last one is divine! *sigh*!

    Fantastic selection!

    XoXo

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  5. Vorega Badalamenti Hartoto HardikusumoMay 12, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    LOVELY TOPSSSS!

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  6. nooneMay 12, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    wow some of those tops are ruffle crazy!

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  7. HayleyMay 12, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    I love all these tops, they are amazing!

    Hayley.
    xx

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  8. DianeMay 12, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    these blouses are beautiful! great picks!!!

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  9. KosmopolightMay 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Lovely, lovely. I'm really liking that one shoulder number, oh, and the blue one, oh and the red one, oh and...

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  10. Miss YayaMay 12, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    the Narciso and Temperley blouses are too lovely for words

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  11. Diego R. WyattMay 12, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I absolutley love the Luca Luca...it is so chic! I also love the Proenza Schouler bow blouse (feel better Jack McCoullough), the Costume National sheer top and the Tuleh forest print blouse that ties at the neckline.

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  12. RebirthMay 12, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    wow.....nothing says work chic like a beautiful blouse.... i love the bow blouse.......

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  13. LenoreNeverM♡reMay 12, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Lovely-Lovely...I met Andrew Gn when I was in Singapore before...way before he got famous, I remember his conservative family was very sweet & supportive to let him pursue fashion! Good for them!!

    ~XO* as always CC!!

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  14. Darla: Retro WaysMay 12, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I love this post, bloues are such a wardrobe staple and are perfect for retro looks. ♥Darla

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  15. carolina @ patagonia giftsMay 12, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    that Emilio Pucci's blouse is just fabulous!
    xoxo

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  16. LukaMay 12, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Great tops! I love the Faye Dunaway flashback.
    BTW, i tagged you on my blog ;)

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  17. Ash FoxMay 12, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    gorgeous tops!
    x
    www.tittees.blogspot.com

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  18. Amazing StyleMay 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    The firs picture looks pretty much with my mother's fashion magazines. i was so little when i was playing with thwm. i love that luca outfit. it's so my style

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  19. SiruMay 12, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    I'm such a blouse girl. Great!

    juliet xxx

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  20. chalortteMay 12, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    I love this selection of blouses !!
    lucille

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  21. LisaMay 12, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    So pretty and feminine, all of them!

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  22. SyedMay 12, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Wow, Faye Dunaway looks stunning in that photo. I love the Chloe with those bows down the one arm :) That Luca Luca look is absolute perfection! And yum, adore the second Matthew Williamson :)

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  23. Black Patent StilettosMay 12, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    the tuleh blouses are so pretty!

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  24. Fashion MomentMay 12, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    I can not make a choice - every blouse is Stunning! Amazing selection, as always, darling!

    FM~FP

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  25. HiFashionMay 12, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Gorgeous picks as usual! My favorites are the ones with bright colors and feminine detailing. Absolutely fab. x Leia

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  26. YukaMay 12, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    this is a reminder that i need more blouses in my closet! fantastic picks!

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  27. Terence SamboMay 12, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Ladies are so lucky!!! got so many options with clothing :o[ love blouses with ruffles :o]

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  28. carolineMay 12, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    blouses are lovely. i bought one vintage in paris, but it need some retreatment before i can wear it. i must do it soon though, because these pics truly show why!
    xx

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  29. erika soroccoMay 12, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I'm so coveting the bow blouse. But that Paul & Joe frilly piece is c'est magnifique as well! :)

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  30. Blair FriedemanMay 12, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Tantalizing indeed! Those are all fabulous! Can I please have all of them? Such a fun collection you put together. xx b

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  31. AnonymousMay 12, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    This is so distinctive, I love it !

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  32. UnknownMay 12, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FABULOUS!!!!!!! Faye is just tooo chic!

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  33. WanderlustingMay 12, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    CC Costume, Pringle of Scotland, Chloe and Temperly are all amazing pics - I love the Tuleh one too but it would take some guts! So gorgeous though!

    I'm wearing a blouse on my blog post today but it's not as out there as these ones...does have skulls though :P

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  34. AngelaMay 12, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    I am currently adoring blouses with bows in luxurious silk.

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  35. SeekerMay 12, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    There are out there so many nice and lovely tops now.

    Great stuff you picked, darling, thanks.

    xoxo

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  36. DelmyMay 12, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    The pants are awesome

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  37. Vintage Lollipops May 12, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    All the way to the top with gorgeous tops! At first glance, I knew I was in love with the amazing Frank Tell shoulder creation... then I spotted Paul & Joe and my tongue fell out of my mouth!!!

    xxx

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  38. Pau(Rox)May 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Love Chloé blouse.
    Amazing post
    XXX CC

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  39. AnonymousMay 12, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    The Chloé tan one-shoulder blouse is so fierce. Love the black ones with the sheer sections!

    xo, Becs
    http://www.stylewithbenefits.wordpress.com

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  40. Daniela ValdezMay 12, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Those bow blouses are just awesome!

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  41. zupuMay 12, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Oh I adore these blouses and ruffles are so feminine. Specially I love to wear one with a pencil skirt but for summer also with a miniskirt or shorts! Fab <3

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  42. LindleyMay 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    love blouses they are so elegant and chic. and i absolutely adore the color and lace on the paul and joe number. to die..

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  43. lookrichbitchMay 12, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    love the hanii y jersey top.. but really just love them all! such great taste you have!

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  44. UnknownMay 12, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    I adore these! and it is quite the bonanza! thanks for sharing all of these gorgeous garments!!

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  45. AnonymousMay 12, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    The last one....I'm in awe of. Beautiful!

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  46. KatiMay 12, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    I love the first blouse with the big bow on it!

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  47. BrigadeiroMay 12, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    I'm SUCH a blouse fan, these are incredible! Especially the Narciso Rodriguez Pre-fall blouse & the Nina Ricci (so romantic). Love them! :)
    xx

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  48. TARDE O TEMPRANOMay 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    soooo Romantic!!! I want 10 blouses like those! Am I asking a lot?

    Kisses!

    Bere www.tardeotemprano.net

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  49. UnknownMay 12, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    I love it, they're so sexy secretary, but they don't look too cool for summer.

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  50. Elizabeth MarieMay 12, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I love the CNC Costume National. What great finds, CC! XO

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  51. MarianMay 12, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Darling i have missed your gorgeous posts! love love love that one arm Chloe bow top! it seems that designers are spoiling us for choice with divine tops and blouses! too much deliciousness to chose from!
    muah x
    marian

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  52. HekMay 12, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Adore the bow blouses, and also love the pale blue one with the crazy shoulders, soo pretty!

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  53. AlisonMay 12, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    fantastic pictures! and great blouses!

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  54. Jennifer FabulousMay 12, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    My friend tried on that blue bow blouse over the weekend and she ended up looking like Laura Bush. Haha. But the rest of those blouses you posted are so FAB.

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  55. Graça Ventura MedeirosMay 12, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    love tops with details like those you posted! :)

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  56. VanessasRunwayMay 12, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    A great loose blouse always looks great when I don't feel so "great". Somehow it disguises the whole bloated look very well! ha.

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  57. AntheaMay 12, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Great blouses!

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  58. MizzJMay 12, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    I like what Chloe did with the boring blouse, but my favourites is the Tuleh ones as they're simply beautiful, artistic pieces and utterly unique.

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  59. InconMay 12, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    the monostrapped chloe blouse is oh so hot!!!

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  60. KeithMay 12, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Great to see the pic of Faye. The rest of the pictures were nice too. Hope you're having a good week so far. Cheers!

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  61. Peter BreeseMay 12, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Amazing as always, really nice collection of images.

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  62. Elizabeth Victoria ClarkMay 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    this post proves blouses are not just for mummies! i love all of them! xx

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  63. EdaMay 13, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    Lovely tops!

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  64. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    I am in love with the Red blouse, doll-man sleeves-- oh goodness and her blond hair bob---

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  65. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    Power Women but with Sweet Feminity.

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  66. Tina { Luphia Loves... }May 13, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    so chic & feminine! gorgeous :)

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  67. Absolutely LadylikeMay 13, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Oh that white bow blouse...just beyond beautiful!

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  68. Gєммα;∂ιℓєммα.May 13, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Beautiful blouses.

    I love how feminine some of these are with great colours.
    x

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  69. GiaMay 13, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Ohh dear CC, I had to read everything you posted and I've missed!
    you did a great job as I know you!
    Hope you're doing great and ou had fun this weekend!

    Love,
    Gia!

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  70. Geri WuMay 13, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    beautiful beautiful blouses! i love the structured ones

    xx, Geri
    http://lovegeri.blogspot.com

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  71. CindiddyMay 13, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    i cant wait till i can wear a blouse and look great! and not look like im wearing my moms cothes.

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  72. Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.comMay 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Looks like ruffles are in!

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  73. zoe aka drinkupthefashionMay 13, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    i love blouses! gah...every time i'm about to buy one i dissuade myself...but i really want one!

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  74. HoneyBunnyMay 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    These are stunning, dear! I love the ones with bows:)) Faye<33

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  75. GuapólogaMay 13, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Oh Carrie, I love the bow blouses! I have an emerald one I really enjoy using!

    Besito!

    Simone

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  76. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    mmmm ruffles are my favorite!

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  77. CassiopeiaMay 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    ah how i love faye dunaway... sigh.

    xxxc

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  78. AlineMay 14, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    these are all gorgeous! I love a pretty blouse:)

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  79. You're WelcomeMay 15, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I love girly ruffly blouses!

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