Sunday, February 28, 2010

G.I. Jane

From army green to camo, brass buttons to dog tags, military looks are hot, darlings!
Runway inspirations: L.A.M.B. and Balmain, via nymag.com.
Cool Coats:
Balmain zipped military jacket; this and next two at brownsfashion.com.
Marc Jacobs Lurex military jacket.
Ann Demeulemeester military jacket.
3.1 Phillip Lim Merino wool-blend military cardigan; this and next four at net-a-porter.com.
Stella McCartney strong-shouldered cotton peacoat.
Burberry flared-hem suede jacket.
Balmain cotton-canvas studded military blazer.
Camo pants:
Balmain stretch-cotton camouflage pants.
Juicy Couture camo slim cargo pants, at shopbop.com.
Balmain sequined asymmetric mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Richard Nicoll military brooch, at brownsfashion.com.
Fendi sterling silver military necklace, at net-a-porter.com.
Giuseppe Zanotti camouflage t-strap sandals, at shopbop.com.
Giuseppe Zanotti camouflage ballet flats, at brownsfashion.com.
Go Army!
xoxox,
CC
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77 comments:

  1. Laura TreveyFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Hi Carrie!

    I am loving the Ann Demeulemeester military jacket! So hip!

    xoxo Laura

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  2. LeahFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Love the Balmain black number and the military necklace is just so fab. xoxo

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  3. COCAMIAFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I adore those flats! They are perfect!

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  4. Rock CoutureFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    OMG OMG I love love love that top right pic... Im dyin over here.. Great Post Carrie <3 <3 <3 Tracy

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  5. www.janetteria.comFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Ooooh, that Philip Lim merino wool cardi...YUMMY!

    ♥

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  6. stilettolover91February 28, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    That Balmain dress is HOT!!!! I want it!!!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  7. Inspiration existsFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Love military, the hottest trend - especially Balmain's jackets for the spring and Burberry Prorsum's coats for the fall.

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  8. meraldiaFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    The Giuseppe Zanotti flats are so adorable!

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  9. Laura in ParisFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Very sophisticated army look indeed!

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  10. Sweety PFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    I really need to get me a military jacket! Love your picks!

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  11. IsmeneFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    I love balmains show!!
    nice pics!
    xoxo

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  12. Pearl WestwoodFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I love, love millitary jackets, and the jewellery. Think I will leave the camo pants for Demi though! xx

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  13. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Balmain rocks as always! Love the Burberry suede jacket too

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  14. Pau(Rox)February 28, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Love silver necklace from Fendi ;)
    XXX
    Pau

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  15. KarenaFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Love the darling flats and the purple jacket w golden frog closures! Fabulous!!

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  16. CoutureFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    I love that Balmain jacket!

    Judith
    http://couture-and-beauty.blogspot.com/

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  17. daisychainFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    really love this trend, esp the holey balmain tees.

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  18. jessFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    I love military jackets.

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  19. zupuFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I really adore those ballerinas, cute!

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  20. IoleFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    love this trend!

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  21. English Rose ♥February 28, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Fab post - those studded flats and the military cardigan from net-a-porter are gorgeous!

    Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
    English Rose x
    http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com

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  22. GraceFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Ooh, loving the military jackets! I also love those ballet flats.

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  23. FASHION SNAGFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    The Balmain dress is my dream camo dress! xo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    I would die to find a post-Sgt. Peppers jacket !!

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  25. Hunters GloryFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    lovin some GI CC!

    ;)

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  26. cupcake♥trashFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    I'm dying over those Giuseppe Zanotti camouflage ballet flats!

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  27. erika soroccoFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Military looks are some of my favorite. Anything Balmain makes me giddy. Fabulous post, my love!! :)

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I absolutely adore the military jackets! So tough and chic. Have a great week!!

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  29. Fabulous Finds GalFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Oh, I love it all! I almost got rid if all my camo pants. So, you posted this just in time to save them, doll! Thanks for keeping me hip.

    xo,
    Christina

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I love the military inspired trend! I hope it's here to stay :)

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  31. Denisa LFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    love those jackets

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  32. VM Creation AtelierFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Such a great selection,dear Carrie!-)*As always!!!

    My fav.is Marc Jacobs jaket and the fabulous juwerly!

    Love and care,

    ***Violetta***

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  33. JojoFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I so want a pair of the Balmain green trousers. Do you know anywhere that has made replicas yet?? I'm guessing Topshop will do soon.

    Love Jojo xxx

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  34. HelenFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Yum! I get to play catch-up with Carrie today!!!! I have always loved the military look and think I could actually pull off a few of the fashions you have shown us today!

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  35. MargauxFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    love all the jackets!

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  36. Champagne MacaronsFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    What a fun post, darling! My boys would love for me to dress in camo ;)
    I hope you're having a lovely weekend!
    xoxo, B

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    fun. i like the military look - camo, epaulets, and love the fancy medals!

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  38. Stella M. AlonsoFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Posteo Perfecto!!!!!!! Es prolijo y se entiende.
    Termino de leer tu perfil y veo que eres editora. Que profesión tan interesante.

    Cariños

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  39. WinnieFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    I'm trying to think up ways of incorporationg Khaki into my wardrobe...no luck as of yet!

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Love the military jackets-wish I could pull off that look! (:

    Emma
    xx

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  41. NuheilaFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Love military look!Fabulous post Carrie.



    Nuheila

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  42. SabinePsynopsisFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Still struggling with this fashion, but then I found a great olive leather jacket in a thrift store yesterday.... 1st steps!

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  43. Fashion CourtFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    i LOVE a good military style jacket!

    ps: come enter the alice in wonderland giveaway on my blog! xo

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  44. SusanFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    I love military-style jackets! the Ann D piece is my fav.
    have a lovely week ahead, xoxo

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  45. tobesFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    those jackets it's like balmain a/w09 all oer again !! love it!

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  46. HiFashionFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    The military trend is amazing. I really can't wait to get a pair of skinny combats. And I love the Ann Demeulemeester jacket.

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  47. ediotFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    as always full of inspiration=you! adore these picks. how was your weekend? did you do something fun?
    take care.xx ediot

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  48. DithFebruary 28, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Jackets are D-I-V-I-N-E

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  49. MarzFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Love those shoes!

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  50. BrigadeiroFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Love the Balmain jacket!!!

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  51. Alecca RoxFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    military fashion is not my cup of tea but anything with volume on the shoulder area is a winner for me!

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  52. TFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Loving those double-breasted jackets!

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  53. Jen HsiehFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    i'm really loving the dog tag necklace and the shoes! :)

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  54. Jade Purple BrownFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    i just wore my military jacket by rachel roy today!

    jadepurplebrown.blogspot.com

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  55. Draffin BearsFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Hi Carrie,

    I love the Balmain jacket, and all the other clothes and shoes you have shared.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  56. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Love the military jackets and the cargo pants.

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  57. Katy MaryFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    I don't know how I feel about wearing camo but I love the jackets & details! great post :)

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I love this look!!!!


    very much


    xoxox

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  59. emma wallaceFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    I adore the Balmain jacket! Marvelous!

    iamemmamusic.blogspot.com

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  60. Terence SamboFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    haha, i love d post title...guess i'm gonna do a G.I John. I live for the Balmain Jacket!!!!!!

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  61. Style On TrackFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    I might have to sell a limb for that jacket ;)

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  62. Iva MessyMarch 1, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    wow love the Ann Demeulemeester military jacket! Hope you had a great weekend CC!!

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  63. my healthy twistMarch 1, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    I love the military looks! Gorgeous! xoxo

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  64. WendyBMarch 1, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    That sequin dress is killing me! And all the jackets...

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  65. Lady ThirtyMarch 1, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    army inspired fashion is fabulous!

    xoxo
    lady thirty

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  66. SchnappyMarch 1, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    Cool, I love this design! Coats are very sweet! :)

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  67. The Fierce BerryMarch 1, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    I know! I love military jackets for sure!

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  68. MartaMarch 1, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Military jackets can be ever so cool if work properly! Love the ones you have chosen here!
    xx

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  69. stylefrontierMarch 1, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    hmm im loving this army frocks too!
    so inspiring
    great picks dear

    xoxo

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  70. EMarch 1, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    I love the regard, "officer" quality of the the second Balmain blazer. Would love to have that piece in my closet...

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  71. UnknownMarch 1, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    I love EVERY SINGLE BLAZER on here. I'm a blazer chic I guess...

    PS. I would love it if you checked out my blog ;) http://diyainherstilettos.blogspot.com/

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  72. LRBMarch 1, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Almost over the whole military jacket look, but just starting to love silk cargo pants w/high end heels!

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  73. Jadore-FashionMarch 1, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    love the balmain and Demeulemeester jackets! these camouflage remind me of jr high :)
    xoxo

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  74. Make Do StyleMarch 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    I love the urban chic that is military wear x

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  75. CraveMarch 1, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Loving this look! Balmain is my absolute fav!! I hope this trend stays around for the long haul!

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  76. emilyMarch 2, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    thanks for the comment!
    drooling over the balmain :)

    -emilyviveur

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  77. A FEW GOODY GUMDROPSMarch 2, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    What a fabulous post and amazing pictures! Love all the looks! Oo-la-la!

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