Saturday, December 18, 2010

Architectural Inspiration: Black and Red

Architectural inspiration via marymcdonaldinc.com.

Notte by Marchesa asymmetric silk-crepe dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Roberto Cavalli onyx cocktail ring.

House of Harlow 1960 Lillian lace overlay pumps; this and next at shopbop.com.

Joie Spence rabbit fur jacket.


What do you think of this space and the bold black and red look it inspired, darlings?


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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    I love how strong the red and black room looks. It's sophisticated, yet sexy at the same time! xo, mel

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  2. UnknownDecember 18, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    I don't knowI've beeninblackandred rooms and find it too dark for me.Butevery sosoften you will catch my outfits in both colors can never go wrong with a red dress.

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  3. erika soroccoDecember 18, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    I love the mix of black and ox blood red, such a stunning combination! And those Lace Pumps...love!! :)

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  4. fashion doctorDecember 18, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    love red dresses,it's very feminin.thank you,Carrie,for beautyful posts and pictures.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    The Marchesa dress and onyx ring are to die for!

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  6. BrooklynBlondeDecember 18, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Love this!!! The red dress- whoa!

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  7. La sonrisa de HiperionDecember 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Como siempre un placer venir a tu casa en la red....


    Saludos y un abrazo.

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  8. Luna TigerDecember 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    I've got red walls at home, I love that so much, it warms the atmosphere !
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  9. Haute WorldDecember 18, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    I love the red in the interiors... what a statement, but not too overwhelming. And the Cavalli ring is too gorgeous!

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  10. LauraDecember 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Oh that red dress is gorgeous!!

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  11. UnknownDecember 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Ahh love black and red, such a bold combination. Adore the picks!

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  12. aliceDecember 18, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Carrie! Your soo sweet, can't help liking you so much:-)Thanks for the tip about my profile, jeeez that's old..feels like finding photos from fifth grade (well almoast)..As usual, great post that always inspires me:-)Love to see you back at Hot Cake Fashion..I have added your link on the front, it's always been placed on my resources page but it's better this way! Merry Christmas! Alice

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  13. KimberleeDecember 18, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    I love that room! And the dress is pretty fabulous too :)

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  14. HiFashionDecember 18, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Red and Black is possible the best combination ever!! I love how well the dress and shoes go together!

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  15. The October IssueDecember 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    I want a ruffled red dress.

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  16. Closet FashionistaDecember 18, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Gorgeous pieces! Love that fur coat! :D
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  17. minnjaDecember 18, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    I love that post :)))))))

    LOVE
    minnja

    http://minnja.blogspot.com/

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  18. www.majormusthaves.comDecember 18, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    today I'll take the ring and the dress! Have a great day.

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  19. For The Love Of Fashion And Other ThingsDecember 18, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    Love the red and black combination! Its overpowering and sexy.
    XX

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  20. RaquelDecember 18, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    black and red are one of the most beautiful colour combinations ever! in all areas, architecture, decor, fashion...

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  21. fashionDripDecember 18, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    The Marchesa dress is gorgeous!!!

    fashionDrip

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  22. SohoAccessoriesDecember 18, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Anything red this time of year is fab!

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  23. GraceDecember 18, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Whatn an amazing room! Love the Marchesa dress and those gorgeous pumps!

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  24. KassieDecember 18, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Pretty! I especially love the ring. I wouldn't mind one of those for Christmas! :-)

    ♥Stolen Stiletto

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  25. Draffin BearsDecember 18, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Carrie,

    I love all the red and black, you have shown today.
    The little red dress is beautiful.

    Happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  26. Punctuation MarkDecember 18, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    i love the color theme... sort of appropriate for the time of the year!

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  27. misslikeyDecember 19, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    love the red-black combination! powerful, sexy but I still find a bit of melancholia in it

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  28. SamanthaDecember 19, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Love the red with the black and white room! Cute dress and shoes!

    Thanks for the comment! :o)

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  29. michelle_December 19, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    red and black are some of my favorite color combintaions !

    thanks so much for stopping by at my blog !!
    i hope you've had a great weekend :)
    glisters and blisters

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  30. SabinaDecember 19, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Oooh that ring. There's some so sci-fi villainess about it. Especially with the red dress. That's a compliment I promise.

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  31. Oh to Be a MuseDecember 19, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    the house of harlow pumps are adorable, and i'm diggin' that cocktail ring too.

    http://ohtobeamuse.com

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  32. A Shine BunnyDecember 19, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    The dress is super!!

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  33. Heather FeemsterDecember 20, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    I love this red dress. xo

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  34. Jessica TurnbowDecember 22, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    I love these architectural inspirations! Great idea and great blog :)

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