Thursday, June 11, 2009

To the Max and Contest Winner!

I. First things first! The winner of CC’s Chickdowntown.com Tolani Scarf Giveaway (chosen via random.org) is the lovely Jennifer of I know, right?. Congratulations, darling!
II. It’s a long story, darlings! Maxis are back!
Runway love at left: Stella McCartney Resort, via style.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim striped chiffon dress; this and next five at net-a-porter.com.
By Malene Birger Montoya Nairobi silk dress.
Chris Benz Cameron floor length colorblock dress.
Mint Jodi Arnold embellished watercolor floral dress.
T-Bags jersey v-neck maxi dress ~ CC loves!
Tory Burch India silk dress.
Gestuz abstract print satin maxi dress, at asos.com.
Deal of the Day: Oasis silk scarf print halter dress, $85 at asos.com.
Catherine Malandrino green keyhole dress; this and next six at shopbop.com.
Mara Hoffman India dress.
Ella Moss Olive dress with eyelet banding.
Milly Indian Trellis strapless dress with cascading ruffle.
Nieves Lavi printed silk jersey halter dress.
T-Bags strapless printed empire waist dress.
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent tiered sweetheart neckline dress.
Gypy 05 silk tube dress; this and next at chickdowntown.com.
M Missoni tulip maxi dress.
Twelve by Twelve dip dye maxi dress, at forever21.com.
Tibi Monarch Grove strapless dress, at shoptwigs.com.
Foley + Corrina rainbow dress, at revolveclothing.com.
Fashion Flashback: British Vogue, March 2005.
Which is your fave, darling?
xoxox,
CC
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74 comments:

  1. NutriGirlJune 11, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I love maxi dresses, they are so feminine. Unfortunately, I cannot wear them as am a bit too short and they make me look like a Russian doll rather than a delicate petal. :) x

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  2. AngelaJune 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    lucky gal. i adore the christ benz color block dress.

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  3. Dani @ Weddings FreshJune 11, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    the stella and phillip lim are my favs! and bummer, i wanted the scarf :)

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  4. TheresaJune 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I'm desperately searching for a Maxi-skirt! Until now I could't find one I really like. But I'm definitely into some of your proposals! Thanks!

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  5. www.janetteria.comJune 11, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Congrats to the winner! :)

    I love these maxis, but I can't wear too, because I'm a short girl. :)

    XoXo

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  6. RebirthJune 11, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I love maxi dresses.....and the elegance that comes with them and Victoria Secret always has a lot of beautiful affordable ones.....
    congrats to the winner

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  7. Brunch at SaksJune 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the maxi because a) they are so forgiving :) and, b) they are so comfortable on a hot summer day.

    Lovely post :)

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  8. Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.comJune 11, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Congrats Jennifer, the 3rd dress reminded me of the Denver Broncos!

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  9. HekJune 11, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    I'm soo ready for maxi's. How sweet and relaxing to wear:)

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  10. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    thanks!! I know I'm in love with that Balmain jacket... too bad it's "a bit" out of my budget... ;)
    xxx

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  11. Amazing StyleJune 11, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    i am not very fond of long dresses but i would definetly wear these. congrats cc for the beautiful posts!

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  12. DianeJune 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    i'm in serious love with most of those maxi dresses. and i really have no idea why i don't own one...i NEED to get one.

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  13. WanderlustingJune 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    I LOVE MAXIS!

    Can I please please say that every girl that thinks they are too short for maxis is WRONG!

    I am SHORT! I am 5'5" and EVERYTIME I wear a Maxi, people comment on either A) how slim I look or B) how tall I look. Without fail!

    So please people, everyone can wear a maxi - big, small, tall, short, it looks good on everyone!

    Don't believe me? Come look on my blog! I'm short AND big!

    That wee rant aside, I have to say that the Foley and Corrina one and the Gypy 05 silk tube dress, are so awesome!!!

    Would buy them, but I just got a yellow maxi today from Urban Outfitters :)

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  14. Fashion MomentJune 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    The last dress is adorable! It's can be very, very feminine!
    Have a great day, darling!

    FM~FP~AF

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  15. WanderlustingJune 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    In fact, I'm just gonna have to make a post on how everyone looks good in a maxi!

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  16. leeselooksJune 11, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    i'm in the market for a maxi!


    IN LOOOVE with stella resort. isn't it incredible??!!
    ah.

    xxxx

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  17. Amazing StyleJune 11, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    i'm glad you do. it's twice as healthy than the banana and it's more eficient in the battle against cancer.

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  18. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I'm for the Cameron colorblock! Sooo bright and cheerful. Perfect for summer!

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  19. NutriGirlJune 11, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Hello, darling! Wow... It's only been an hour and already so many comments... :) Just thought I'd drop you a line to thank you for adding me to the "important list". :) Have a nice day! xxx

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  20. carolina @ patagonia giftsJune 11, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    lovely maxis! I'll have to have one this summer!

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  21. DanielleJune 11, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I want them all!! Please, can I have them all?? :)

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  22. SeekerJune 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Congratulations to the winner.

    Oh I'm such a big fan of maxis.... since I'm not very tall but I'm not petite I think I can pull them off.
    Just a question are just maxis dresses that come back or maxi skirts too?

    Thank you for such always great posts, CC

    xoxo

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  23. SwethaJune 11, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    the white dress is beautiful! i loved it....

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  24. TheBeautyFileJune 11, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    the t bags feathery one & the one with the cool cut out sleeves...i lost count & can't seem to figure out what's what!!

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  25. Puebla ChicJune 11, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    cant wait to have mine... specially for this summer

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  26. TheBeautyFileJune 11, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Ok, I got it, the Mara Hoffman, but I just looked it up and it's over $600....hello, recession much??

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  27. LisaJune 11, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    When they first came out I wasn't a huge fan, but they've grown on me since then. It's a very casual glam look for summer! I like the Gestuz abstract print number.

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  28. Gisela and MauryJune 11, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I so do love maxi dresses, especially being a mom, I can't always prance around in spikes and leather..lol! Love the post!
    xo!
    -Gisela
    www.heightsoffashion.typepad.com

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  29. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    You really know how to find the IT items Carrie! I love your picks! Another great post lady. Thanks for sharing! Love the Maxi's btw :)

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  30. Elizabeth MarieJune 11, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I love maxis, they fit right in with my comfy yet chic aesthetic as of late.

    I agree, EVERYONE looks great in a maxi! I'm only 5'4 and I've found they're quite flattering!

    Yay great post CC! XOXO

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  31. WendyBJune 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Love the drama of the last photo.

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  32. Jennifer FabulousJune 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Gahhh I was having such a horrible, terrible, miserable day and then I saw your message that I won!! Yay! Thanks, Carrie!! :)

    And I love those dresses, especially the brightly colored ones. I wish I was tall so I could wear them properly (well, without them dragging on the floor, haha).

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  33. thefatandskinnyonfashionJune 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    My mom is buying maxi dresses like they are going out of style.

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  34. MarianJune 11, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    congrats to contest winner! love maxi dresses, there is something so luxurious but unrushed about them in an easy but dressed up way.
    Love the Stella blue one! it is gorge, the Gypsy 05 is so effortless!
    muah x
    marian

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  35. The Little Fashion TreasuryJune 11, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Did I ever mention I LOOOOOVE
    maxi dressed?
    Can´t live without them ;)

    Beautiful Blessings!
    Hugs
    Martina

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  36. DaisyChainJune 11, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    congrats to the winner!

    I can't wait for the weather to be good enough for wearing my maxi.

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  37. erika soroccoJune 11, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Congratulations to the winner!

    J'adore the T-Bags Jersey V-Neck Maxi Dress. So gorgeous!

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  38. mysterious styleJune 11, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    thank sweety for your com, he is gone in my heart! ^^
    i love the last dress! gorgeous!

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  39. SyedJune 11, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Congratulations to Jennifer :) I have always loved maxi dresses, a lot of my friends hate them, but I think they look perfect for summer. I love that Catherine Malandrino dress, it's simple but so beautiful. And wow, the print of that Tibi dress towards is the end is so amazing!

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  40. Fifi FlowersJune 11, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    TOO short for this look... le sigh! Orrrr maybe if I was RAIL thin it would look alright... NEVER going to get taller... le sigh!

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  41. EJune 11, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    That Foley dress is divine.

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  42. AlineJune 11, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    oh cc, I love them all!

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  43. Make Do StyleJune 11, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I'm with you on the Tbags one - perfect!

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  44. ChristinaJune 11, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    oooh i'm jealous but congrats to jennifer!

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  45. Sierra June 11, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    I love maxi dresses too, and that rainbow one at the end is too pretty. I bought a tie dyed blue and grey maxi dress and it is so comfortable and sexy to wear by the beach! Great blog entry. XoXo. Can't wait to wear my dress again now!

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  46. hope505June 11, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    May I have one of each of these, please? A maxi always manages to look elegant AND comfortable! Genius!

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  47. TiffanyJune 11, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I recently discovered how much I love maxi dresses. they are so great, the only thing is I have to hem every one that i buy.

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  48. BrigadeiroJune 11, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    As you can probably tell, LOVE maxi dresses, the first dress, by Stella McCartney, is my favourite, absolutely beautiful & elegant! :)
    xx

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  49. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Aww Carrie these dresses are beautiful.

    How are you? Haven't gotten in touch in a while. :)

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  50. mode.ulationJune 11, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I love the T-bags dress most! Great selection u have here =]

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  51. Dream SequinsJune 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    I am way too self-conscious to wear the maxi dress. I'm short! But I do love the pink tube dress. Lovely degrade colors!

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  52. KeithJune 11, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Those are all beautiful. Great photos. I hope your week has been a good one. The weekend is almost here.

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  53. Carol {Everyday Delights}June 11, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    I am loving that deep purple one

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  54. Nicole MarieJune 12, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    i really dont know if i can pull off a maxi but even if i could they're all still to short and look really awkward on me because they're not long enough!!

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  55. InconJune 12, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    *sigh* those maxi dresses are sooo beautiful.

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  56. YuriJune 12, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Congrats to the winner!
    And i love the maxi dresses that you posted carrie.. Makes me want to buy one ^o^


    xoxo,
    http://twothousandthings.blogspot.com

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  57. AmeliaJune 12, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    These are so lovely! I have yet to come across the perfect maxi dress in the stores...

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  58. Gєммα;∂ιℓєммα.June 12, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    I was never a fan of the maxi dress but these look gorgeous. I actually love the 'Gestuz abstract print satin maxi dress, at asos.com' one.

    Thanks for your reply. I never realised you could see editorial and photo shoots there. Thank you. x

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  59. [LA]June 12, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    LOVE THE LAST!! (the green)

    Thanks so much for visit my blog! I hope see you soon! =)


    http://lainarollercoaster.blogspot.com

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  60. SaraJune 12, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Wow i love the last pic from Vogue!!
    X

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  61. Fashion and moreJune 12, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Love the one at the bottom right, the whole composition is great !

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  62. FrouFrouuJune 12, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    when it's boiling hot, maxis are ALWAYS my go to outfit. i want all of them - amazing selection as always :)

    - frouu/ nadia

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  63. AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    After 20 plus years of swearing off maxi dresses because I'm on the short side, I now love them! In fact, I'm wearing one to a wedding next weekend.. like the 2nd time I'm wearing a long dress. :) Fab selection as usual!!

    xo, Becs

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  64. Fashionisaparty.com (Suz)June 12, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    what an amazing dresses! omg!
    xx

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  65. UnknownJune 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    oh the Corrina Rainbow!!!

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  66. JojoJune 12, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I love maxi dresses but am yet to own one. I'm struggling to find a statment one iin my budget..
    Love Jojo xx
    http://josclothes.blogspot.com/

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  67. AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I THINK YOU MUST HAVE LIKE A COMMENT MAGNETIC OR SOMETHING!
    LOVE THE MAXI DRESSES, NOW IF ONLY I WEREN'T SHORT, PERHAPS THEN I COULD PULL IT OFF

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  68. The Frenemy says ...June 12, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    i loveee the last photo, with the greenish dress, but i think masi dresses won't fit me well..

    xoxo romylicious.blogspot.com

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  69. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 12, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I am DYING for that Philip Lim number. Gorgeous! I heart maxis.

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  70. EdaJune 12, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful dresses!

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  71. UnknownJune 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    omg--gorgeous dresses!!! I love every single one and I am so on the hunt for (more) maxi dresses this season that this post comes just in time. congratulations to the lucky contest winner!!! and btw, I'm loving the shorts that you posted today too...I'm all over the shorts this summer. I'm not really one to wear them bc I have this stupid thing about my legs but I'm getting more comfortable with them upon seeing such an awesome selection! have a lovely weekend! xx

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  72. GabbiJune 12, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    What lovely dresses! I want I want... :)

    And congratulations to the winner, such amazing giveaways dear CC!xo

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  73. TJune 13, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Ah, i'm in love with the Philip Lim and Chris Benz dresses!

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  74. Little Bow PrepJune 14, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    I wish I were taller so I could wear maxi dresses!

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