Saturday, April 10, 2010

Pretty Pencil Skirts

Perfect pencils, darlings!
Fashion Flashback: Korean Numero, May 2009.
Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Araks
Burberry Prorsum
Carmen Marc Valvo, via nymag.com
Christopher Kane
Christian Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Etro







Lanvin
Mary Katranzou
No. 21
United Bamboo
Veronique Leroy
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Yigal Azrouel
Yves Saint Laurent










Jenni Kayne back zip leather miniskirt; this and next five at shopbop.com.
Opening Ceremony bandage rib skirt.
Only Hearts herringbone pencil skirt.
James Perse stretch jersey skirt.
Hervé Léger sporty pencil skirt.
7 for All Mankind denim pencil skirt.
K Karl Lagerfeld Belmont tweed skirt; this and next seven at net-a-porter.com.
Diane von Furstenberg Martia pencil skirt.
Jason Wu Levi embroidered tweed skirt.
Helmut Lang Cellophane print stretch-silk skirt.
Zac Posen paneled jacquard pencil skirt.
Alice by Temperley navy silk-blend polka-dot skirt.
Jil Sander ruffle-trimmed navy wool-crepe pencil skirt.
Just Cavalli zebra-print pencil skirt.

Opening Ceremony seamed pencil skirt, at lagarconnne.com.
Which pencil do you prefer, darling?
xoxox,
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51 comments:

  1. the red bungalowApril 10, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    That No. 21 Blue Floral/Abstract skirt is gorgeous. Would love to add something like this to my work wear collection. :)

    Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com

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  2. HelenApril 10, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    ... sure wish I had all those pencil skirts my mommy made me in the 50's! Perfect for today!

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  3. Denisa LApril 10, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    pencil skirt are awesome, love the Lanvin one

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  4. NuheilaApril 10, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    I adore also that No.21 skirt-it's perfect.
    Have a wonderful weekend Carrie!



    Nuheila

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  5. GraceApril 10, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I like pencil skirts. That herringbone one is the best!

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  6. Amanda LeeApril 10, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    i live for pencil skirts! i love the helmut lang, jil sander & the jenni kanye one!

    xx
    a.

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  7. The Simply Luxurious LifeApril 10, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Am saving this post because a pencil skirt is something that my closet needs more abundance of. Thank you for the post!

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  8. michelle_April 10, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    pencil skirt is back and its better than ever 1

    have a nice weekend !
    MICHELLE || Glisters and Blisters

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  9. FASHION SNAGApril 10, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    I love pencil skirts! They show off a woman's shape so beautifully =) xo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  10. electric feelApril 10, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    the burberry collection is dope!

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  11. stilettolover91April 10, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Fantastic skirts!!! I love them all!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  12. Niky CasadeiApril 10, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Love the black one with white stripes <3

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  13. Maria TavaresApril 10, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Great choices ans inspirations :D

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  14. InésApril 10, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    love the pink skirt

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  15. AnonymousApril 10, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Love these! I suddenly feel the urge to ransack my mom's closet(:

    Emma
    xx

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  16. English Rose ♥April 10, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Very professional chic - fab collection as always!

    Merci beaucoup for your lovely comments darling =]

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

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  17. Katy HowiesonApril 10, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Hi thanks for the comment, these pencil skirts are gorgeous. I wish i could pull them off.

    Also thought i'd inform you of a give away of one of my hairbands on bellefantaisie.net starting on monday

    I will of course link it on my blog - katyhowieson.blogspot.net

    Katy

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  18. AllisonApril 10, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I adore pencil skirts - that's almost all I wear to work everyday and they are perfecttt :)

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  19. www.janetteria.comApril 10, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    We can't go wrong with pencil skirt. :)

    ♥

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  20. joannappleApril 10, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    classy

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  21. Lady ThirtyApril 10, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    lovely skirts!

    xoxo
    lady thirty

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  22. SamanthaApril 10, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Pencil skirts are very in. I've been meaning to get a floral one, black one, and polka dot one. Love.
    http://www.onceuponafad.blogspot.com

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  23. BonBon Rose Girls KristinApril 10, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    SO vamp! Totally dig the pink bandage number!

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  24. Ruth @ xruthlovesApril 10, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Pencil skirts are stunning! The Lanvin one is cute!
    I used to have a black one from Dorothy Perkins

    Have a great week gorgeous!

    Love, Ruth xxx

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  25. ChristenApril 10, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    There is nothing more flattering than a great pencil skirt!

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  26. erika soroccoApril 10, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Christian Dior has my heart - absolutely love it!! :)

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  27. AnonymousApril 10, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I love frills - That is a special attraction for fashion.

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  28. MizzJApril 10, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I'm really loving Mary Katranzou these days all the pieces are so original and interesting! Pencil skirts are super flattering and sexy, I just can't get enough of them!

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  29. MarianApril 10, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    that is a yummy line up! im really into pencil skirts with awkward proportions in a Prada kind of way, from midi lengths to awakard a few inches after the knee. I think they can be so interesting when styled right but i guess they are a tad tricky.
    happy wknd hun bun
    xx
    marian.

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  30. Laura TreveyApril 10, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    these are HOT!!

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  31. ModaApril 10, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Beautiful!!!
    Changing a little the subject would be a great idea to put Celine collection...the leather pieces are to die for. Have a great weekend!!

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  32. Jennifer FabulousApril 10, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    Love this post...it makes me nostalgic actually. I used to have this fabulous tweed pencil skirt that I absolutely ADORED and wore all the time to work...now it doesn't fit any more. Sadness. Lol.

    I hope you're having a fab weekend! xoxo

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  33. Kristin HApril 10, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    You can never beat a woman in a pencil skirt.
    Always shining with elegance power!

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  34. S.ElisabethApril 11, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    Pencil skirts-- the epitome of sleek and sophisticated, a classic shape to last all time! Love them so much.

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  35. dancinginchiffonApril 11, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    Love all!

    www.dancinginchiffon.blogspot.com
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    www.dancinginchiffon.blogspot.com

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  36. OooKellyNickyApril 11, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Awesome blog! You can never go wrong with a pencil,

    www.kellynicky.blogspot.com

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  37. Phivos NicolaidesApril 11, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    Very good choices Carrie. Enjoy your day!

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  38. not a girl not yet a woman!April 11, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    I m addicted to pencil skirts!!!!

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  39. TMARApril 11, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    I just bought a black one but now....I want a fun one!

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  40. MaxieApril 11, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    pencil skirts are so feminine

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  41. HiFashionApril 11, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Pencil skirts are the perfect amount of glamour+ professionalism! I love the Helmut Lang skirt.

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  42. CoutureApril 11, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    I like the skirts from Korean Numero, May 2009!!

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  43. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Oh yea.. bring on the 50's.. I'm totally for it, hair wise too!!!

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  44. Lucile LoupillonApril 11, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    I love those inspirations, the yves saint laurent silhouette is just wonderful !

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  45. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    i like dolce cabanna...pencil skirt!

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  46. meraldiaApril 11, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Very feminine design!

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  47. VickiApril 11, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Love these pencil skirts!! I never really liked them til i got a lovely checked one recently! so elegant, not the easiest to run in when im late! :)
    vicki xo

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  48. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlApril 11, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Wow, the variety of colors here is amazing!! Who would've thought the good ol' pencil skirt could be so ecsentric!

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  49. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    What a lovely post*
    I love this selection.
    Thanks for sharing this*
    Have a wonderful week-end !

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  50. COCAMIAApril 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Pencil skirts are a must! A great basic skirt that it's flattering and classic!

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  51. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Love them, I always wear mine !

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