Friday, June 19, 2009

Paint Me

Painterly effects make for fabulous frocks and more! Even models are getting in on the art/fashion collaboration!
First photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Captivate Me. Runway pics via style.com except where noted.
Vogue, March 2006 by Patrick Demarchelier.
Numero, October 2008 by Solve Sundsbo.
Backstage at Jean Paul Gaultier; this and next three via nymag.com.
Sasha Pivovarova and her self-portrait.
Sasha at Matthew Williamson, September 2005.
Fashion Flashback: Rachel Roy 2007.
Acne
Barbara Bui, via nymag.com
Bibhu Mohapatra
Diane von Furstenberg Resort
Nicole Farhi; this and next via nymag.com.
Richard Nicoll
Yohji Yamamoto
British Vogue, April 2008.
Italian Vogue, June 2006 by Michael Thompson.
Akris; this and next at Bergdorf Goodman.
Elie Tahari Carrie dress.
Single printed mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Leyendecker Lisa dress at shopbop.com.
Loeffler Randall paint print gathered dress, at revolveclothing.com.
Jean Shop hand-sewn painter boyfriend jean, at ronherman.com.
Prps boot cut splatter paint jean, at shopbop.com.
Rojas watercolor tunic, at chickdowntowncom
Brushed stripes top, at forever21.com.
Rosa Cha deco painting halter bikini, at shopbop.com.
Watercolor clutch at shop2lux.com.
Tush, 2006.
Last Look: 10 editorial by Richard Bush.
Feeling art-y, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
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67 comments:

  1. Nicole MarieJune 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    love them!! that bathingsuit is adorable too!

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  2. erika soroccoJune 19, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    The Elie Tahari Carrie dress was made with you in mind, darling! :)

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  3. Carol {Everyday Delights}June 19, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    What a fun bathing suit! Happy weekend!

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  4. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Now, I want to grab a paint brush and paint something in my closet.

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  5. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    You've inspired me yet again.That strapless short dress has me painted all over it! Have a great weekend CC!

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  6. UnknownJune 19, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    so creative! I adore that floral, strapless dress and the first photo.

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  7. MizzJJune 19, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Gorgeous, I'm so happy to see this trend return again! This time around it looks more soft and tie-dyed, but the combo of art and fashion always fits.

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  8. TheBeautyFileJune 19, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    ooh! amazing...i love this! love the pretty dresses & love tanya's pic!

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  9. Fashion MomentJune 19, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    This is an fabulous post! Bravo, darling! I especially LOVE single printed mini dress, Akris, DVF, Bibhu Mohapatra, Nicole Farhi and fabulous dress by Rachel Roy!

    FM~FP~AF

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  10. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I really love the effect it has on clothes...gorgeous!

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  11. carolina @ patagonia giftsJune 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    oh I used to paint sometime ago... these images make me want to go back to painting!
    hope you have a wonderful weekend, darling!

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  12. Brunch at SaksJune 19, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Love all of the pics! Especially the bathing suit! FUN! Happy weekend :) XO

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  13. WendyBJune 19, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    But wait! How can you leave out the great jacket from ShopCurious?
    http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2009/06/obsessed/

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  14. www.janetteria.comJune 19, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    ADORE ADORE ADORE!

    My fave is Elie Tahari dress!

    Have a great Friday, Honey!

    XoXo

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  15. LenoreNeverM♡reJune 19, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Fab inspiration! Where Art & Fashion collided & mixed in colors... Happy Friday CC darrrling! ~XO*

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  16. Elizabeth MarieJune 19, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Ohhh fun! Love the colors!

    So in addition to my lazy weekend, I think I am going to attempt to DIY those Marant boots!! If it's a success, I'll put them up...if not...well. :)

    Happy Weekend CC! Thank you for being so supportive XO

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  17. UnknownJune 19, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    that clutch is gorgeous!!!!!Happy weekend :))

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  18. Haute WorldJune 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    I'm sure a lot of people could do a great DIY on these! But I love everything I'm seeing here... my favorites are the DVF and Richard Nicoll. Fab post as always! Have a lovely weekend! :)

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  19. SwethaJune 19, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    you are very creative honey!! thats an amazing post!..

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  20. Darla: Retro WaysJune 19, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    That second picture the layout the dress the paint her make up everything about it is so wonderful you have such a great eye!

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  21. .June 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    These images are stunning. Love them all.

    liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

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  22. Sierra June 19, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I love paint...it reminds me of tie dye! So vibrant and colorful. Perfect for Friday.

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  23. LisaJune 19, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Beautiful! I love the art/paint trend in fashion right now.

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  24. SiruJune 19, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I love this trend and feel that it's not going to go away in a while.

    juliet xxx

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  25. stilettolover91June 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I'm in love!!!! love the bathing suit & the dresses!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  26. DANA BOULOSJune 19, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    great post!!!

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  27. DaneJune 19, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I love this post! Now I absolutely have to try a DIY like this. Gorgeous!




    www.trustme-itsparadise.blogspot.com

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  28. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 19, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I WANT that purple splatter tee!!!

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  29. Peter BreeseJune 19, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    These are fantastic CC! It would be wonderful if everyone reached out and sent a little love to their local artist/illustrator friends... this economy is crushing the creative class!

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  30. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    love your selections..really fun!

    -cma
    check out my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  31. WanderlustingJune 19, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    I almost bought the Leyendecker dress at Shopbop :P - I love the AKris ones too. Brushstrokes or watercolour clothes are a must-have!

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  32. Elizabeth Victoria ClarkJune 19, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    i love Sasha P all the more because of what a talented artist she is. Painted prints are so much fun, one of my favourite dresses has paint splatters all over! xx

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  33. AlineJune 19, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    gorgeous post cc!!!

    those first few images are just lovely!

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  34. UnknownJune 19, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    eeek! love this.

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  35. LauraJune 19, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    wow i love those! so artsy and inspiring!

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  36. ElyseJune 19, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    I love how you show several different meanings of "paint me"! From paintings to painting inspired clothing, this post is great! I love the dress that looks like watercolor!

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  37. SJune 19, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Beautiful images! I love all the prints... I've really got to incorporate more prints into my wardrobe.

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  38. Jennifer FabulousJune 19, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Those first few photos are absolutley gorgeous!!
    This post makes me want to go get my face painted...like with a sparkly fairy or some pretty flowers!! :P

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  39. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    i love jeans with paint splatters on them! looks so cool

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  40. MonicaJune 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Gorgeous post. Last year I splattered paint over a white t-shirt. I love it.

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  41. La Belette RougeJune 19, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Yzesterday, I saw a painted print skirt at TJ Maxx by Kenneth Cole that I almost got. Now I see that I was almost on trend11
    Happy weekend!xoxo

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  42. Gєммα;∂ιℓєммα.June 19, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Great post,. I love how two art forms are mixed here. x

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  43. UnknownJune 19, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Wouldn't it be amazing to be friends with an artist and just exist in a studio?! So much creativity xoxo

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  44. Stephanie ClaytonJune 19, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    i love several of these colorful pieces!

    i have a separate "wardrobe" of clothes that i wear when working (i'm an artist)...they're covered in paint but not really in a good way. : )

    i adore the strapless tahari carrie dress!

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  45. RaquelJune 19, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    the second picture is amazing and I would love to have all the dresses you posted :)
    x

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  46. BrigadeiroJune 19, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I'm loving the 'painterly' prints/fabrics, and there are so many breathtaking examples here! :)
    xx

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  47. UnknownJune 19, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Hi!
    Fantastic looks,I love your blog.Tanks for visiting me.
    Kisses

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  48. Tracey EllleJune 19, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    oh my gosh... jadore!! amazingggggggg... love this trend.. want something in it

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  49. BradfordJune 19, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    One of the best themes you've ever done. Walking canvases. Good finds CC.

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  50. Verdigris VieJune 20, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    You are so creative Carrie.. And you images galleries are always so inspiring.

    Reagards
    Vitania

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  51. AmeliaJune 20, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Paint is so inspiring! This would be perfect for an art school wardrobe, hehe.

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  52. nicole mountzJune 20, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    what stunning photos! i can always count on you for amazing ideas and finds! have a fabulous weekend dear!

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  53. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingJune 20, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    I love the stripes... the vertical stripes are so flattering, and so much fun for summer!

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  54. yiqin;June 20, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    I am always so amazed by how you can get so many pictures based on a theme!!! You go girl!

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  55. Make Do StyleJune 20, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Love the Rachel Roy and Richard Nicholl numbers.. Perfect painterly dresses.

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  56. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    That does look stunning.
    Colin

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  57. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    I love the bottom two pictures!

    trisch xo

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  58. Terence SamboJune 20, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    I esp love the second foto....

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  59. SamJune 20, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Gee, your blog is such a delight! Thank you so much!

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  60. NutriGirlJune 20, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I love the Numero photo. Amazing...

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  61. misslikeyJune 20, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Great post Carrie. Have a nice weekend!
    xoxo

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  62. Mademoiselle ♥♥June 20, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    These pictures are gorgeous!
    My favourite is Sasha Pivovarova and her self-portrait! It is beautiful!

    xx

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  63. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I love this !!
    And I love even more 'customized' paint-look... which turn out quite frequently in art class xD

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  64. SouLBoutiQueJune 20, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    I absolutely love this post! Its soo artistic, gave me some motivation! love the blog!!
    Ag

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  65. HoneyBunnyJune 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Wow it looks really beautiful! I could have a dress like the ones you've shown:)

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  66. GabbiJune 20, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Lovely dear CC! Reminds me of a favorite Devil Wears Prada quote... 'what they created was greater than art because you live your life in it.'

    xo

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  67. Amazing StyleJune 28, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    i like the dresses

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