Friday, November 13, 2009

Patterned Dresses

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s Chickdowntown.com Moyna Skull Clutch Giveaway is the lovely Heather of Scoomer ~ congrats!
Freaky Friday = Fabulous Fashions!
How about some flirty frocks with perfect prints?
SS’10 runway coverage courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
Alexander McQueen
Aminaka Wilmont, via nymag.com
Andrew Gn
Antonio Berardi
Azzaro
Basso & Brooke
Betsey Johnson
Carlos Miele
Carmen Marc Valvo, via nymag.com
Christian Cota
Derek Lam













Diane von Furstenberg
Gaspard Yurkievich
Giambattista Valli
Helmut Lang
Julien Macdonald
Just Cavalli
Mary Katrantzou
Michael Angel, via nymag.com
Milly
Preen
Proenza Schouler
Sophia Kokosalaki
Stella McCartney
Thakoon
Versace















Tibi graphic print silk dress; this and next four at net-a-porter.com.
Thread Social Cityscape asymmetric silk dress.
Ashish sequined one-shoulder dress.
Paul & Joe iridescent polka dot embellished satin jersey dress.
Roberto Cavalli printed silk mini dress.
Nanette Lepore New Attitude dress; this and next five at shopbop.com.
LaROK Ice Breaker plaid dress.
Love Yaya floral jersey dress.
Sunner Tudor dress.
T by Alexander Wang striped tank dress.
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent leopard-print silk dress.
T-Bags printed jersey dress; this and next at theOutnet.com.
Catherine Malandrino jeweled tank dress.
Do you have a pattern predilection, darling? Or do you need some coaxing to embrace prints? Use this opportunity to venture into uncharted waters and try a patterned minidress… Guaranteed it will make heads turn at your next event!
xoxox,
CC
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71 comments:

  1. erika soroccoNovember 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Congratulations Heather! What a fabulous prize! :)

    Loving the femininity of the Carlos Miele and DVF - stunning! :)

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  2. stilettolover91November 13, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Congrats to the winner and what an amazing post once again!! My favorite is the 8th one from the top, but they're all gorgeous!!! Awesome post!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  3. KeithNovember 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Hey Carrie. These are all so beautiful. Love all the colors. Have a great Friday and weekend. Cheers!

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  4. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    eeeek loving all these dresses so colourful! love the leopard print the most i think i need it lol! well done to the winner xxxxxxxxx

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  5. Blair FriedemanNovember 13, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Oh adore patterns--I use dto be so scared of them but they just add so much fun and flirtatiousness!

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  6. KPNovember 13, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    lovely pics, adore all these minis especially Proenza. Happy Friday! xo

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  7. Maria ConferNovember 13, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    These prints are fabulous. The crazy abstract ones are my fave.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  8. Haute WorldNovember 13, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Fab selection as always! I love patterns, even if I know many people find it hit or miss. The McQueen and Basso & Brooke are my favorite. I'm really liking the Julian Macdonald as well, though it's probably not something I"d wear myself.

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Rachel @ The Haute NotesNovember 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Congrats to Heather for winning!

    I am loving all of these dresses. They're such gorgeous picks!

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  10. MilaNovember 13, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Wow,so many AMAZING dresses!
    xx

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  11. cupcake♥trashNovember 13, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    congrats to the winner! these dresses are so fun!

    http://cupcaketrash.blogspot.com

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  12. Melmo MomokoNovember 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I looove patterned dresses :D have much of them. your choices are just amazing again.

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  13. FASHION SNAGNovember 13, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Congratulations Heather! YAY! I love the leopard print dresses. xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  14. The Trendy FashionistaNovember 13, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Lovely Blog and nice dresses. I'm following you!
    -The Trendy Fashionista
    http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com

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  15. Petra BellejambesNovember 13, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Such artistry in the fabrics. Lovely as always. Have a terrific weekend m'dear... xoxox

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  16. Megan CassidyNovember 13, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    LOVE LOVE the Alexander McWueen look

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  17. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Love love love that Betsey Johnson dress:)!!

    thestylestrutter.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  18. Jaime @ laviejaimeNovember 13, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Loving so many! That 2nd dress is stunning and the leopard ones are so fun!

    Enjoy your weekend CC!

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  19. Michael St. JamesNovember 13, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Love this look! That Preen dress is a work of art.

    www.bagpoor.com

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  20. Tights LoverNovember 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Great styles. I love these dresses. My favs are the Betsey Johnson and Stella McCartney.

    Congrats, Heather!!

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  21. DianeNovember 13, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    i really love patterned dresses! you can leave your look quite simple, and let the dress do the talking. love some of your picks here.

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  22. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    wish i can wear prints and patterns w/o worrying they overwhelm my frame. nice picks.

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  23. lorenabrNovember 13, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Would love to wear the first dress very unique... ;)

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  24. HiFashionNovember 13, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Amazing dresses. Patterned dresses are great to brighten up a day. I love the Stella McCartney one.

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  25. Fashion CourtNovember 13, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    i could never own enough dresses. i love these!

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  26. HayleyNovember 13, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I love these dresses - seriously amazing!
    Patterned dresses have to be some of the favourite items in my wardrobe!

    xx

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  27. www.janetteria.comNovember 13, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I love patterned of course! Congrats to the winner!

    XoXo

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  28. WanderlustingNovember 13, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I love ALL the runway looks here - so vibrant!! Makes me happy I'm going to have summer in one week YAY!

    PS congrats to scoomer, what an AWESOME prize to win!

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  29. Belle de VilleNovember 13, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Am I the only person who doesn't like any of these dresses????

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  30. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Congrats to the winner - so jealous. =)

    Fabulous picks. I just love Alexander McQueen and DVF. Every girl's closet should be packed with their designs.

    www.closetcravings.com

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  31. electricsbubblesNovember 13, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    wooow
    So cool
    I like something dressers.

    Kissesª

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  32. Mademoiselle ♥♥November 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Those are gorgeous dresses, it is getting hot over here, and these are beautiful inspirations!
    xxx

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  33. Intrinsically FlorrieNovember 13, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    I love this post. =] Patterns are such a big part of my wardrobe.

    Florrie x

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  34. SamNovember 13, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Lucky Heather!!

    These are charming - all my gal students are decked out in pretty patterned summer frocks - it's so nice! I love how we've moved away from just T-shirts and jeans/ shorts for casual and there's this whole floral dress thing going on!! Have a lovley weekend CC! XXX

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  35. B a la ModaNovember 13, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful dresses. I am not very fond of prints. Don´t know why. Some of these dresses are amazing. Have a nice weekend

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  36. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    love the leopard prints!
    xxx

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  37. JennaNovember 13, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Loving these dresses.
    xox JR

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  38. Peter BreeseNovember 13, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Beautiful, dig the colors on that Carlos dress.

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  39. Suzanne November 13, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Love love love this! Best post since I'm following you!

    Xxxx

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  40. joannappleNovember 13, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Basso & Brook dress is my pick today :) love the post!

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  41. Sweety PNovember 13, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Love all the dresses!

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  42. Becca.November 13, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    All those patterned dresses are gorgeous!
    love love love them!
    XOXO, BECCA
    http://fashion-train.blogspot.com

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  43. NuheilaNovember 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Gongrats to the winner!Love all the dresses!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Nuheila

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  44. Pink LinksNovember 13, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    These minidresses certainly make heads turn!

    I ♥ minidresses.

    xoxo

    Taika

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  45. AlineNovember 13, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    amazing post!

    that first mcqueen dress is SO amazing!!!

    have a great weekend!

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  46. LeahNovember 13, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Whenever I see printed dresses, I'm reminded of spring which is my next fave season after autumn. Love all these dresses.

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  47. ElaNovember 13, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    The patterned dresses are gorgeous, and the perfect pop of colour to pair with black tights!
    xx

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  48. Hunters GloryNovember 13, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Love the Carlos Miele & Julien Macdonald....and love that its the weekend!

    Have a great one cc!

    ;)

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  49. MadeleineNovember 13, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Hi CC ;D

    I love the little dress/bolero outfit and color combination from Carlos Miele, lovely

    xoxox
    Sylvie M

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  50. chic femmeNovember 13, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Oh, I love these dresses. They are fantastic. I just can't help but love the vibrant colors in these dresses. :)

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  51. Jennifer FabulousNovember 13, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Gorgeous dresses. I love all the patterns. And the more colorful, the better, imo. :)

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  52. LenoreNeverM♡reNovember 13, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Love the shape of that leopard print dress CC! My fave picture of my mom is of her in a leopard print in RED!
    XO as always***

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  53. SherNovember 13, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Oh, what a great collection of mini printed dresses~I can't decide which one I love best:P

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  54. michelle_November 13, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    wow . i love printed dress very much ! totally something id wear !

    I've got a new VIDEO BLOG up now ! it's the DIY tutorial of the shredded shirt you commented on :)
    please check it out if you have time..

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  55. Rhiannon BosseNovember 14, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Cynthia Vincent!! CLOTH ME PLEASE!! oh my gosh love it xoxo

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  56. meraldiaNovember 14, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    I love your picks, Carrie! Very vivid colors!

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  57. Becky TjanderaNovember 14, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    congrats to the winner ! :D ohh i love these ! amazing dresses and the patterns are lovely ! i wish i can buy one . haha .

    have a nice weekend CC !

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  58. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    I'm really feeling the Tibi- all of these are fantastic, I don't wear prints often though- not sure why, how have you been? Any snow up your way yet?

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  59. C.November 14, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    I love patterned dresses. I really like the dress by Giambattista Valli and Stella McCartney. Both dresses look like something I would wear. Great post as always, Carrie.

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  60. ImogenNovember 14, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Very pretty patterns. I usually like polka dot and florals the most. I'm also starting to like plaid so I like the blue and black one you had in this post.

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  61. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    what a great selection !
    I definitly love the Alexander Mc Queen collection ! beautiful*
    Have a great week-end dear !

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  62. frenchieNovember 14, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    beautiful selection! it would be hard to choose one...
    xxx

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  63. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    McQueen, Chalayan, Katrantztou !
    I saw some dresses of her in Athens, the prints are simply impressive in person !

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  64. SusanNovember 14, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Alexander McQueen's recent collection always reminds me of fairy tales...
    have a lovely weekend, darling Carrie!
    xoxo

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  65. Arushi KhoslaNovember 14, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I love the Tibi graphic dress to oblivion!
    And congrats, Heather! DVF DVF DVF MUST HAVE!

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  66. SwethaNovember 14, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    pretty collection!! im happy to see your blog!And i liked all the bright colored ones!

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  67. Style, She WroteNovember 14, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    The Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent leopard-print silk dress is lovely. Also love the Catherine Malandrino knit.

    Great picks!

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  68. La sonrisa de HiperionNovember 14, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Pase´como siempre a echarle un vistazo a tus trapitos... Aunque yo sea de echarle mas vistazos a las modelos que a los trapitos... jajaja

    saludos y un abrazo

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  69. LifestyleBohemiaNovember 14, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful selections! Especially loving the Tudor dress!
    Have a great weekend!
    xx

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  70. FashionJazzNovember 15, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Congrats to the winner, thats stunning and aaaah I luv all these prints!! xxx

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  71. Dani @ Weddings FreshNovember 17, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    love the Carlos Miele!!! i don't wear enough color--black, white, grey and some blues mixed in. i should wear more color :)

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