Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Café Couture

Get latte lovely!
Runway inspiration?
DSquared2, darlings!
Bazaar, October 2008.


Painting by Fellow Fashionista Fifi Flowers.
This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Titbits.
This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Le Journal de Mode.
French Vogue June 2009, courtesy Fellow Fashionista The Little Fashion Treasury.
German Vogue, May 2008.
Italian Vogue, September 2008.
Italian Vogue, September 2008.
Vogue, March 2006.
Vogue, October 1990.
Vogue, September 2007.
What you’ll need to get the look:
A reusable coffee cup, at fredflare.com.
Some oversize shades. Marni square-frame acetate sunglasses, at net-a-porter.com.
A gorgeous scarf. Tolani super silk cobalt blue scarf, at chickdowntown.com.
Get café couture-ified, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Don't forget to scroll down and enter CC's Chickdowntown.com Trove Tkees sandal giveaway!
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83 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    totally inspiring! i really like that one illustration of a woman holding a tea cup.. she's gorgeous.. and not to mention all the photos are great! gorgeous :)

    xx

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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    I love all of these shots! Especially the first two on the runway :D

    Love your blog!

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  3. HayleyAugust 4, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I love those top 2 looks, amazing.
    Come Autumn/Winter I will be trying to recreate that!

    Thanks for my comment!

    Hayley.
    xx

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  4. Children of the 90sAugust 4, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I love the recreated painting one, thats so beautiful!

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  5. MoAugust 4, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    i love coffeehouse chic! nothing completes a look like a cup of starbucks in your hand

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  6. EtraparAugust 4, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    I don't have a problem with coffee, I have a problem without it!
    kisses

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  7. AlineAugust 4, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    you are so creative....I love these editorials!

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  8. ElaAugust 4, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Love the runway inpsiration! I have yet to find/own fabulous destroyed BF jeans. Still on the hunt!

    Hope you're having a lovely week, CC! xx

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  9. meraldiaAugust 4, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Great post, Carrie! It looks like Vogue's record office:)

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  10. carolina @ patagonia giftsAugust 4, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    awesome café pics, darling! love that cafe de paris photo! xo

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  11. carolina @ patagonia giftsAugust 4, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    lovely cafe pics, darling! j'adore that cafe de paris photo! xo

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  12. www.janetteria.comAugust 4, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Amazing. What a great idea! :-)
    My fave post dear CC!

    XoXO

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  13. Amanda KAugust 4, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Love those pics.. I love going to cafes.

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  14. Natalia | Look-A-PorterAugust 4, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    How lovely! I must go and make myself a cup of coffee now.

    Have a wonderful day, darling!

    xxx

    P.S. Thank you for adding a link to my blog. You are such a sweetheart!

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  15. UnknownAugust 4, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I love the first 2 outfits so much I had to clip them for my fall inspiration!

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  16. yiqin;August 4, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Yay I love this. I love seeing stylish people in cafes.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    as I sit here, sipping my coffee..this is THE perfect post!!

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  18. SusanAugust 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I never drink coffee, however, I think a cup of coffee looks super cool sometimes- especially Starbucks coffee! :))
    xoxo

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  19. myvogueAugust 4, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I am in love with the outfits from the first two pictures - I can dress like this every day :)

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  20. stilettolover91August 4, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Amazing pictures!!! I love Coffee!!! Have to drink a cup every morning!! Fabulous post!

    http://www.hottheels.blogpsot.com

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  21. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    this has been one of my favorite posts! love coffee & fashion, they go so well together

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  22. IrèneAugust 4, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    hihi, veeeerry nice!! :)

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  23. erika soroccoAugust 4, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    My blog is called Cafe Fashionista; thus, there's no way I could resist this post! :)

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  24. GabbiAugust 4, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Yummy inspirations dear CC, especially this early in the morning! :D I also love love love the Fifi Flowers painting... such a lovely painting and inspiration!

    xxoxo

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  25. Beth ConnollyAugust 4, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Love the Rodney Smith!

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  26. Jaime @ laviejaimeAugust 4, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Cute post! Who would've thunk all these coffee images existed in fashion spreads (and runways!). Love the reusable coffee cup.

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  27. KPAugust 4, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    makes me want a delish latte right now! very charming...

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  28. ღ♥ CONFASHIONS FROM AMSTERDAMAugust 4, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    i cant resist to watch ur page so often. love all the pics you find!! Dsquared2 rocks bebe!

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  29. LizzieAugust 4, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    aww I love this post! Maybe because I am a coffee addict! Oh and to anyone that likes to drink coffee in paper cups in the morning, definitely buy the ceramic mug, I know this sounds weird but it makes coffee taste SO good and way different than a normal mug!!

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  30. Sierra August 4, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Loving the picture with the teapot on her head, too cute and lovely at the same time! Happy Tuesday! XO

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  31. WendyBAugust 4, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Some great pix here -- almost makes me want caffeine and I'm not a coffee drinker!

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  32. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    I love the photo with the teapot on her head aswell xxx

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  33. Jennifer FabulousAugust 4, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Lovely photos. I want to have a tea party now! Or at least stop by Starbucks on my way home from work. Hehe.
    My favorite is that painting your friend did of that model. So talented!

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  34. Make Do StyleAugust 4, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Mine's a cappuccino!

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  35. zoe aka drinkupthefashionAugust 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    thanks! i'm glad you liked them! doing that entry made me want to go to a wedding so badly! i love the whole idea of planning a wedding.

    i love these pictures, especially the ones with anja rubik and the one with carmen kass and that majorrrrr hunk.

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  36. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingAugust 4, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Amazing... I think i need that sapphire blue scarf! It is so beautiful!

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  37. JojoAugust 4, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I loved this Desquared2 collection. I'm going out for coffee this weekend..might just give this look a whirl...

    Love Jojo x
    www.josclothes.blogspot.com

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  38. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    LOVE this post!! Definitely fall inspiration!

    xo t

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  39. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    luv your pics***

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  40. AngelaAugust 4, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    i love that outfit by DSquare. I don't think i can live without a cup of coffee in the morning.

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  41. leeselooksAugust 4, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    oh the d squared boys!
    those guys are crazzzzy.

    cheers to coffee.
    definitely love a good americano w/ rice milk ;)

    xxxx

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  42. Susanna-Cole KingAugust 4, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Sending models down the runway holding coffee cups, was a genius idea, completely captures that celebrity-grabbing-coffee-street-style sort of essence that is so popular. Can't say I'm actually a fan of coffee though (or celebrities, for that matter)! :P But I love the clothing in this post!

    Hope you are doing well! <3

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  43. we wear thingsAugust 4, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    haha hmmm... tea with milk for me!!

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  44. UnknownAugust 4, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    these are beautiful and I happen to be drinking a latte at this very moment!! can that model's legs be any longer? I wish I had just another 2 to 3 inches...is that too much to ask for? lol
    fabulous as always, darling.

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  45. Pink LinksAugust 4, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Lovely photos! I love the atmosphere:)

    xoxo

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  46. BrigadeiroAugust 4, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Gorgeous pics! I especially LOVE the reusable coffee cup from fredflare! Brilliant! :)
    xx

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  47. MilltiniAugust 4, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Coffee on the runway? Really? Coffee is a staple in my life, much like fashion...so I guess it makes sense!!!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    dsquared2 is one of my favorites! great photos!

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  49. KristianeAugust 4, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Ah, inspiring pictures! I love the cafe culture combined with fashion. I feel like having a coffee and a cupcake right away!

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  50. Hunters GloryAugust 4, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    ... gettin' it to go from the Cafe' Couture

    Excellente! mi amiga!

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  51. maggieAugust 4, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    tres chic! lattes on the runway. haha i love it. i love the two runway looks. :D

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  52. Midtown GirlAugust 4, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    coffee eye candy. love this look and actually do my own version when early fall weather hits...

    have you done a Mad Men post yet (i.e. show outfits vs actual era-looks? if not, would love to see what you come up with!

    XOXO

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  53. LindaAugust 4, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Oh, I love' em all.
    We can always dress up for any occasion :D

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  54. TheBeautyFileAugust 4, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    I love me my coffee...I am nothing without it! Also love those gorgeous "I am beautiful and don't have to try too hard" scarves...!

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  55. TiffanyAugust 4, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    as someone from Seattle, I can appreciate this a lot!

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  56. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Oh I so love this fabulous post! Isn't it funny hoe coffee is more than a drink?? It's an accessory!
    Cheers!

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  57. MizzJAugust 4, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Is it just me or is the old lady in the French Vogue shot checking out the model's potentially chocha showing pose?

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  58. Sweety PAugust 4, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    I love the Dsquared2 collection!

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  59. IAMTHEANGELNEGROAugust 4, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    I LOVING IT!

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  60. Blair FriedemanAugust 4, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Oh, if only I could drink coffee and look so sexy! Stunning images CC!

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  61. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Great pics.... love the pants in the first two pictures... both pair....

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  62. SwethaAugust 5, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    I love all the pictures!This is another creative post of yours! i liked the pictures of a girl with a tea cup on her head.

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  63. UnknownAugust 5, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    love the first two looks...the scarf the glasses...! such a fun post!

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  64. The AnthologyAugust 5, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    So sophistimicated. I love it!

    <3 Kelsey

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  65. Nicole MarieAugust 5, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    oh the first 2 on the runway are great!

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  66. trishieAugust 5, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    These are fantastic!

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  67. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    i love this so much
    why is it that coffee and fashion seem to go so well together?

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

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  68. stellarvixenAugust 5, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    i need my cuppa cafe fix!!
    modeling with a to-go is a fantastic warm idea <3

    such an inspiring post...
    & wearableyummmy

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  69. Fashion and moreAugust 5, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    Now I need a coffee

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  70. Brunch at SaksAugust 5, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    I adore this post! One of my all time favorites! Two of my most favorite things! XOXO

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  71. Terence SamboAugust 5, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    love the leopard print dress, both d fabrication and the cut ...very chic :o[]

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  72. MISS GLITZYAugust 5, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    As a Parisian girl,Café is part of my life!!! xoxo

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  73. DaisyChainAugust 5, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Coffee = life. Love the runway inspirations especially.

    *off to put the kettle on*

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  74. Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.comAugust 5, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Some really cool photos here, need that coffee!

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  75. UnknownAugust 5, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Absolutely enjoyable photo layout. Love the teacup lady :)

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  76. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    love the DSquared collection and this post! who knew coffee could be chic?

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  77. TAugust 6, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    So casual and chic! Along with a cup of coffee.. amazing!

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  78. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I had to ask you if you've seen the Nespresso editorial in latest VOGUE ITALIA ? ( Which is actually a SHAME because we drink REAL coffee, we drink real ristretto, black, microscopic, done WITHOUT a machine. But anyway. Big divagation xD )...

    That shoot is actually kind of awesome !

    Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. I couldn't NEVER survive without it ( even if I'm only seventeen ! ^^ )

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  79. AnonymousAugust 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    I LOVE IT Carrie! Brilliant. I pretty much love all things coffee... if I would cut back at starbucks, maybe I could afford more clothes! LOL.

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  80. Little Bow PrepAugust 8, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Lovely post!

    I adore the first pic :)

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  81. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Let's have fun fashion in cafe!

    I need ice espresso in summmer!

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  82. ZevaaAugust 10, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    Great selection as always. Adore the pics from the French Vogue June 2009 and the Italian Vogue, September 2008. Love those gorgeous black tights.

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  83. CafeCoutureApril 15, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    My blog is called Cafecouture:) this post is awesome I'm jealous why I didn't make post like this:)thanks for inspirations. love this post..

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