Friday, November 6, 2009

Belt Bonanza!

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s Alex Keller Gift Certificate Giveaway is the lovely Erika of Cafe Fashionista ~ congrats!
The waist-cinching options for SS ’10 are limitless, darlings!
Photos via style.com except where otherwise specified.
Burberry Prorsum
Brian Reyes; this and next via nymag.com
Carlos Miele
Carolina Herrera
Charlotte Ronson, via nymag.com
Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Derek Lam
Gucci
DVF; this and next two via nymag.com







L.A.M.B.
Luca Luca
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Michael Kors
Milly; this and next via nymag.com
Nanette Lepore
Oscar de la Renta
Peter Som; this and next via nymag.com
Ports 1961
Rag & Bone
Rodarte
Tommy Hilfiger; this and next via nymag.com
Tory Burch
Versace
Zac Posen
Rachel Leigh studded belt, at Chickdowntown.com.
Barbara Bui zipper belt, at twentythirtyforty.net.
Stella McCartney wide quilted waist belt; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
HTC studded belt.
Burberry Prorsum double leather belt.
Miu Miu stud-embellished brown suede belt.
Single-wrap skinny belt; this and next at jcrew.com.
Cheetah calf-hair belt.
Reiss Iris skinny snake belt; this and next at asos.com.
Nogoy snake cinch belt.
The Shiny Sash, at americanapparel.net.
Rachel Comey skinny green calf hair belt; this and next at lagarconne.com.
VPL canvas zip cincher.
Ruffled elastic belt, at forever21.com.
Alice + Olivia double buckle chain belt; this and next at shopbop.com.
Elegantly Waisted Joely belt. CC adores!
This is a cinch, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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71 comments:

  1. stilettolover91November 6, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Congrats to the winner!! I loveeee these belts!! I think my favorite pic is the the 2nd from the top, I love that light green dress & the belt looks fabulous with it! Great post!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  2. cupcake♥trashNovember 6, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    I'm really feeling the gold and leopard ones.

    http://cupcaketrash.blogspot.com

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  3. DianeNovember 6, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    love belts! they always make any outfit 1000 times better

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  4. Rachel @ The Haute NotesNovember 6, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Congrats Erika! :)

    Loving all of these belts! Fabulous picks. I really like all the ones with the bows. I must get some new belts!

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  5. The Frenemy says ...November 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    loveeee the last two belts!
    would look great with a studded bracelet or shoes

    xoxoxoxox
    romylicious.blogspot.com

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  6. Tights LoverNovember 6, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Wow...really cool. I love the chain and studded belts. Very rocker!

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  7. Denisa LNovember 6, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    great selection of belts dear!congrats to Erika!!!

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  8. www.janetteria.comNovember 6, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    First of all - CONGRATS ERIKA!

    and

    Love love love those belt and any belt too...LOL! Must have essential. Don't you think? My fave is a leopard one...

    by the way - J'adore Ur new avator!


    X♥X♥

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  9. ScribbleBabblesNovember 6, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    love all those belts. :D I love the second pic, where it's combine with the green dress!

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  10. Closet CravingsNovember 6, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Congrats Erika! =)

    Love bow belts - a beautiful way to add a little extra feminine touch to any look (especially for the office)

    www.closetcravings.com

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  11. KPNovember 6, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    LOVE! You should check out Suzi Roher she makes amazing waist belts xoxo

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  12. FASHION SNAGNovember 6, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Congrats Erika! Love you! I love belts and I have been obsessed with them lately. They can fix any wardrobe problem =)

    xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  13. Haute WorldNovember 6, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks to you, I've realized I don't have enough belts ;-) I love the Carlos Miele one and the Rodarte piece is beautiful in the slightly Goth way. Ahhh, so many to choose from! Thanks for the fabulous selection! And hope you have a wonderful weekend :)

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  14. LeahNovember 6, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Congrats Erika! I love these belts especially the studded ones.

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  15. Sweety PNovember 6, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Belts are by far my fave accessory!

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  16. Intrinsically FlorrieNovember 6, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I do love the waist cinching properties of belts- they can completely transform a look.
    I personally go for skinny, sophisticated ones like the Brian Reyes. =] But seem to be wearing my new studded one a lot of late- it's so much mroe versatile than I imagined.

    Florrie x

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  17. WendyBNovember 6, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I hate wearing belts but I just got a dress that unfortunately demands one. That F21 one might work.

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  18. Darla: Retro WaysNovember 6, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Lovely belts, I adore belts adorned at ones natural waist its such a classic look and extremely slimming.


    I know this post is about belts but I can help drooling over those natural waist heart print sailor shorts, gosh I am in love!!!!!!!!




    ♥ Darla

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  19. Jaime @ laviejaimeNovember 6, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Congrats to Erika! :)

    Love the Carlos Miele studded one- paired with feminine top and shorts, love love!

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Aww, congrats to Erika! Love your picks, CC! The bow and chain belts are my favs.

    xo, Becs

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  21. Virginia de la ReynaresNovember 6, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    That Joely belt is a dream!!!! Oh my god, how I would looooove to have that!

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  22. HiFashionNovember 6, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Gorgeous belts! They are one accessory that can completely transform an outfit.

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  23. chic femmeNovember 6, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I love the Tory Burch belt it is fabulous and pink!!! :) I love chunky belts.

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  24. FionaHWNovember 6, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    OMG I LOVE THIS POST!!!!!

    My fav is Stella McCartney wide quilted waist belt - lush!!!

    The Hunter xxx

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  25. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I love belts! Though I hardly ever remember to wear one since i'm not much of a jeans/pants kind of person!
    xxx

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  26. nooneNovember 6, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    omg the Carlos Miele belt is to die for!!

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  27. oNovember 6, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    congratulations to the winner! great belts, carrie!

    TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

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  28. BradfordNovember 6, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    When we were kids, mom would ask, "do you want me to get my belt?" Too bad she didn't have any of these fancy things!:)

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  29. AlineNovember 6, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    belts can add so much to an outfit!

    great post!

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  30. DarrahNovember 6, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I love cinch belts! I was looking in my closet yesterday, and realized I need more!

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  31. DevonNovember 6, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Great pictures! I'm loving your blog.

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  32. Pearl WestwoodNovember 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I have a bit of a belt addiction, on my last clear out I got rid of about 50 and I still have loads of them!! I can't resist!! I has to be prevented by force three times just last week to not buy another! Now you go and tempt me LOL!!

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  33. Hunters GloryNovember 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    buckle up!

    good weekend cc!

    ;)

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  34. Jennifer FabulousNovember 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Congrats, Erika!! :)
    I love all these belts. They can really make or break an outfit!

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  35. erika soroccoNovember 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Ooh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so excited to have won. Am e-mailing you with my details right now!

    By the way, loving the Charlotte Ronson. It reminds me of Louis Vuitton's Bunny Ears - for the waist, of course! :)

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  36. SparkleQueenNovember 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    i definitely love a nice belt on the waist! it finishes an outfit and enhances yours waist!

    Emily

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  37. Alecca RoxNovember 6, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    anything with a bow, I'm on it! The golden bow-belt will be added to my wardrobe in all colours asap, diy or not.

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  38. alexkellerNovember 6, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    congrats Erika! talk to you soon!

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  39. KeithNovember 6, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    These are all so beautiful. Belts can really spice up an outfit. Hope you had a great Friday. Enjoy the weekend. Cheers!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    Satin belts - I love the most.

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  41. UnknownNovember 6, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    I love those waist shapers!!!

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  42. AnonymousNovember 7, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    great fun
    fully belted
    really interesting collection

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  43. Roxy Teacups and CoutureNovember 7, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    beautiful belts!
    http://www.twolia.com/blogs/teacups-and-couture/

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  44. michelle_November 7, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    congrats for the winner to !
    these belts are amazing ! belts are actually some of the thing i dont give or throw in my closet . they all have something unique to add to an outfit . one belt can make a totally different outfit .

    glistersandblisters.blogspot.com

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  45. Grumpy old manNovember 7, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Lovely pics! A belt always adds style and class to an outfit, no matter wether you are wearing a t-shirt of a designer blouse.
    Great post!
    Have a super weekend.
    Colin.

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  46. Niky CasadeiNovember 7, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    L♥ve the bow belt.
    <3

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  47. EtraparNovember 7, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Congrats to Erika and I adore lst belf ^.^
    kisses and have a wonderful weekend!

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  48. UnknownNovember 7, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    i love the miu miu brown studded one! nice post!

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  49. Suzanne November 7, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Yeah I agree!!!

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  50. joannappleNovember 7, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    adorablee pics! love the green dress on 2nd photo and the belts with a zip- totally in my style

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  51. ImogenNovember 7, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    I love belts and I'm really into the trend at the moment. I cant chose which one I like the most because I love the variety.

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  52. SiruNovember 7, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    I used to be big with belts. Nowadays I've calmed down, though there were a few in here that I'd love to give a try!

    juliet xxx

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  53. Laura in ParisNovember 7, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    I vote for the cheetah calf-hair belt - actually I had one like that many years ago.

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  54. GFSNovember 7, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    I am obsessed with belts! Especially vintage belts with awesome buckles!

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  55. Megan CassidyNovember 7, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Great post, love it!!

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  56. Lady ThirtyNovember 7, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    lovely belts darling!

    xoxo

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  57. jessNovember 7, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I love the leopard one and the one with chains.

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  58. Maria ConferNovember 7, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    So many stunning belts!!

    I love throwing a belt around a long top.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  59. fabulousjunkNovember 7, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Love the belt collage of pictures... always love to add a belt to my outfits, it just adds a little something :)


    Becky

    http://fabulous-junk.blogspot.com

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  60. SyedNovember 7, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Congratulations to the winner! That Carlos Miele belt looks so funky. And ooh the braiding of the Carolina Herrera one is amazing. Loooving the Marc by Marc Jacobs! Hope you're having a beautiful weekend :)

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  61. Style ReduxNovember 8, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    The Peter Som belt blows my mind. Looks like jewelry!

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  62. C.November 8, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    I think belts can add so much to even the simplest outfit. It really draws attention to a woman's waist line and it gives it more shape. I love belts of all kind.

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  63. ChristenNovember 8, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I want all of them please. Thank you. ;)

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  64. AnonymousNovember 8, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    The Donna Karan one is so poetic, I love it, it's definitely my favorite... !

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  65. SusanNovember 8, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    love belts- burberry is still my fav! :)
    have a lovely day, darling!
    xoxo

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  66. MizzJNovember 8, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Belts are awesome! This post only reminds me that I could use some more in my wardrobe... that Peter Som multiple belts belt is pretty amazing.

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  67. edefNovember 8, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    I loovee belts, and accessories. great post.

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  68. NikiNovember 8, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    wow amazing picks, those are some gorgeous belts!
    xo
    -niki

    http://ahautemess.blogspot.com

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  69. BonBon Rose Girls KristinNovember 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    I definitely need to stock up on some more waist cinchers. So many pretties to choose from!

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  70. Beth ConnollyNovember 9, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    The gold one from American Apparel is darling-I love gold.

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  71. MeghanNovember 10, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    You know, I have been anti-belt for so long...but you may be winning me over with this set of stunning photos!

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