Sunday, July 26, 2009

Bet Your Bottom Dollar

Update: Christian Francis Roth may have been the first to adorn a woman in bills, in the early 90s! Thanks to the lovely Wendy Brandes for these two images!


The almighty dollar has always influenced fashion. Some Designers take it literally!
Wildfox Summer 2009 ad, courtesy Girl Next Blog.
Bazaar, March 1998.
Backstage at Jean Paul Gaultier; this and other backstage and runway photos via nymag.com.
Backstage at John Galliano
Bernard Willhelm
Givenchy Resort
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac


























Loaded wallet, at fredflare.com.
Citrine by the Stones coin necklace; this and next at shopbop.com.
Tuleste Market coin necklace.
Bibi silver and gold coin bracelet, at my-wardrobe.com.
Erickson Beamon Turkish Delight coin necklace; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Erickson Beamon Gypsy coin earrings.
Erickson Beamon Turkish Delight coin earrings. CC loves!
Kenneth Jay Lane antique coin bracelet; this and next at shopbop.com.
Tuleste Market antique coin bracelet.
T-Bags coin trim dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Red Carter Loose Change string bikini at shopbop.com.
Kinda makes you want to coin a phrase, eh darlings?
xoxox,
CC
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73 comments:

  1. Terence SamboJuly 26, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    i love the necklaces made with coins, i just love coins, cos it gives me a need to carry a coin purse...lol :o]

    Happy Sunday :o]

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  2. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    these are so cool! though I don't know what was going through jean-charles de castelbajac's mind when he chose to put those hair dos in his show. i think they're so hideous! not that i liked the collection much either..

    nice new banner :)

    xx

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  3. claradeviJuly 26, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Your blog is amazing - lots of inspirations and beautiful pics. I'd love to keep reading! Would you mind to exchange links? :))

    http://sunflaresplethora.blogspot.com/

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  4. Fastidious BabeJuly 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    loved the post! moolah everywhere XD givenchy makes my heart skip a beat xo

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  5. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    This makes me want to take some penny out of my piggy bank (yes, I still have one) and make some DYI bracelets and necklaces. Very inspirational post!

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  6. stilettolover91July 26, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    My favorite one is that cute girl in the bikini. She looks amazing and that bikni is really cute.

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  7. MonicaJuly 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love that dollar bill dress. This post makes me think of when Paris Hilton wore that dress made from casino coin money.

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  8. alexkellerJuly 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    i just received a package from my mom with some of her vintagey finds. there were a couple of coin necklaces - can't wait to take them apart and recreate!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Just love coin jewelry! It's like wearing your wealth ;)

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  10. AnikaJuly 26, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Hey gorgeous, love this post. I'm always intrigued with fashion that's monetary inspired/influenced. Have to say I wouldn't wear it but still, its fun to look at :)

    Hope you had a great weekend. Also, have a great week

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  11. claudiaJuly 26, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    i love the paper-dress!!
    I will be waiting for your visit
    xx

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  12. kadlerJuly 26, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Good thing we're headed back to the bull market :)

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  13. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    its always a bit hard to wear money, either its ridiculous or your jingle everywhere haha

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  14. Make Do StyleJuly 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    The Erickson Beamon turkish delight range is just that a delight!

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  15. erika soroccoJuly 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    This makes me think of Katy Perry's "Waking Up In Vegas" video. I absolutely love coin jewelry - bracelets, necklaces, earrings. So divine!

    Gorgeous new header, darling! :)

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  16. Sharon SJuly 26, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Hi there-great post, I love the T Bags dress and I have a belt like the KJL bracelet, lovely picks my dear!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Wow, those first two images are so much fun! Love them :-) Hope you enjoyed your weekend, CC!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    I love all the coin-inspired jewelry - especially that massive gold chain/coin necklace! Fabulous!

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  19. Arushi KhoslaJuly 26, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Firstly, love the new header!
    Secondly, the necklaces are gorgeous. Great post as usual!

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  20. Hunters GloryJuly 26, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    she's got me spending....

    cha~ching-a-ling-a-ling!



    ;)

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  21. zoe aka drinkupthefashionJuly 26, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    i love the beamon earrings you're lusting after as well.
    maybe we will be able to afford the willow/valentino items when they go to the outnet...maybe!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    what an inspired photos girl, love it!

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  23. Bahrain FashionJuly 26, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Coin bracelets can be so cool! Totally love the Bazaar 1990s shot. Amazing!

    Fabulous header image!!

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  24. Tina { Luphia Loves... }July 26, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    the coin necklace is gorgeous!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    great post, i love how u put the pictures and accessories together. btw, your new picture on your blog is very pretty. :)

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  26. RichiJuly 26, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Nice post! The jewels are so posh:) Like them!

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  27. Nicole MarieJuly 26, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    the kiddie pool one is great!

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  28. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Such wonderful inspiration, I wish I had the cash though ..lol :)

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  29. ZevaaJuly 26, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Adore all the coin jewelry. | Want that bikini.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I love the coin necklaces, i would like to buy one very much!
    XOXOXO
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

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  31. .July 26, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    These are fabulous images. The necklaces are great!

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  32. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I love these pics money money money lol xoxox

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  33. Absolutely LadylikeJuly 26, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Oh those jewelries are heavenly...

    Hope you have a lovely Sunday, much love: Evi

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  34. AngelaJuly 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    i like necklaces with coin details. : )

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  35. SiljesfashionJuly 26, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    The necklaces and gypsy earrings are amazing!

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  36. Lady ThirtyJuly 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    "money makes the world go around" ;)

    lovely things!

    xoxo

    ps. love your new header!

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  37. KatiJuly 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Great necklaces!

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  38. KeithJuly 26, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    These are very cool. Thanks for posting them. I agree with Terence about the coins. Take care. Enjoy your weekend.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    What a great collection of photos! The coin necklaces were my personal fav. I love the new homepage photo as well!
    Cheers
    C

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  40. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Absolutely!! Love your blog and I have your link up:)

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  41. melissa kayeJuly 26, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    What an awesome gallery of photos! Those coined necklaces are so lovely. :)

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  42. Maria ConferJuly 26, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Adore your new blog header!!

    "Money, money, money must be funny in a rich man's world!"

    So many lovely pieces of jewelry!

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  43. HiFashionJuly 26, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Money on clothes = perfection.

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  44. GabbiJuly 26, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I love the money inspired jewelry... especially the Kenneth Jay Lane antique coin bracelet. It has such a pretty old world look to it!

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  45. Amanda KJuly 26, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Love the coin necklace.

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  46. Elizabeth MarieJuly 26, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    I love the coin necklaces! I hope you're having a great Sunday...and I forgot to tell you yesterday, I LOVE your new header! So fabulous! XOXO

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  47. Mademoiselle ♥♥July 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    I adored that Jean Paul Gaultier show and jean-charles de castelbajac is pretty awesome too.


    xx

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  48. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I love this look with the coin jewelry...so fun and casual.
    and btw..LOVING the new header. yep...loves.

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  49. BrigadeiroJuly 26, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    LOVE Givenchy Resort's take on this theme! :)
    xx

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  50. Noble BeeyotchJuly 26, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    lovely banner, Carrie!

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  51. Virginia de la ReynaresJuly 26, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Wow, some of that jewelry is actually very beautiful!

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  52. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Nice post! Love all these pictures.

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  53. WendyBJuly 26, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    These people are all playing catch-up. Christian Francis Roth did this in 1991! :-)

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  54. TJuly 26, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    I love it when there are a few coins hanging from a necklace. It kind of adds a vintage feel, love!

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  55. TriciaJuly 26, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I've always loved the sound of those coin belts and bracelets! And I've been looking for a dollar bill scarf, there's got to be one out there somewhere, right?

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  56. LindaJuly 27, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    This was a fun post for me!!!

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  57. stellarvixenJuly 27, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    hey big spender...spend a little on me! hehehe
    is that milla jovovich?! luv her to bits!

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  58. Rachel FollettJuly 27, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    Great money finds! Love that blue coin dress!

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  59. Flashes of StyleJuly 27, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    Ooo I love the coin necklace! So pretty :)

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  60. SusanJuly 27, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    what a great post- and love the new header, too! :)
    have a lovely week, xoxo

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  61. EtraparJuly 27, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    I think the braceletand necklace are a little bit heavy...
    kisses

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  62. AmeliaJuly 27, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    I love the first picture! I'm not sure that I'm ready to wear an actual dollar, but I like the coin inspiration.

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  63. Natalia | Look-A-PorterJuly 27, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    I like your new banner, darling and the post is fabulous! x

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  64. www.janetteria.comJuly 27, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    I have got coins necklace and I love it. :-)

    Great post CC and I love Ur nw header.


    X♥X♥

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  65. LenoreNeverM♡reJuly 27, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    You are right on the money darling!
    I have coin charm bracelets from a vintage shop...love the cling-cling-cling noise they make! Fab new week CC!
    xo*

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  66. Jaime @ laviejaimeJuly 27, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I love coin jewelry. My mom got this fabulous coin ring when we were in Mexico a couple years ag (that I tend to "borrow")...who knew it'd still be in style!

    Great new heading image- so chic!

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  67. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Fun post! I dig authentic coin necklaces and bracelets. They give a 'gypsy' vibe to any look!

    xo, Becs

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  68. Carol {Everyday Delights}July 27, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Cute necklaces!

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  69. LisamareeJuly 27, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Where's our Lizzie Gardener's Amex dress? (From the 1995 Oscars)

    xx

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  70. *Diane*July 27, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    turkish delight coin necklace and coin bracelet = love!! Fab post!

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  71. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Love the coin jewelry!

    and great new header :)
    xx

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  72. AlineJuly 27, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    such a fun post...I don't know how you always do it CC!

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  73. AlyaJuly 28, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    This is a great post! you're so right.. Money has been the inspiration for fashion for so long! I like that first CFR dress. I could see myself wearing it.. I think.

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