Couture Carrie: boot

Friday, September 5, 2008

Ain't Nothin' but a Houndstooth!

Houndstooth Redux: Scottish in origin [also called guncheck, dogtooth, or four-and-four check], this fabric is so named because its pattern is reminiscent of the jagged back teeth of a hound. The familiar print, which debuted on clothing in the 1930s, is now limited neither

to basic black and white, nor to menswear-inspired items! Look at the clever sequined dress designs showcased on the Ashish N Soni runway.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Credits: photos via nymag.com unless otherwise stated.

This pair courtesy style.com.

Requiem

houndstooth dress and matching scarf,

via Paris Vogue

CC is loving Carolina Herrera's checked cape (left) and floral-lined duster (below)!

Cynthia Steffe

guncheck suit

Note the green booties and blue cloche - fabulous!

Colorful accessories are a must with a black and white houndstooth pattern!

Junya Watanabe,

via style.com

Esmod via Italian Vogue

Two looks of similar length and style, but with very different vibes: a sheer lined houndstooth dress from planetfunk.com (right) and a double breasted trench (below) from hotkiss.com.

Houndstooth toppers are hot for fall!
J. Crew Galassia jacket, currently 60 percent off at jcrew.com!
Soia & Kyo

belted coat,

at bluefly.com

CC loves the pale pattern and wide belt!

Btw, this fab topper also comes in espresso and black!

Oscar de la Renta suit.
Visit bergdorfgoodman.com

Go Inter-national at Target blouse and skirt; these pieces are wallet-friendly at less than thirty dollars each - and they look so great as separates too!
Dior patent trim dress,

at Bergdorf Goodman

Get the above Dior look for less!

This Newport News houndstooth sheath is just $49 at newport-news.com
Splurge:

Zac Posen silk organza blouse,

at eLuxury.com

CC loves the subtlety of the pattern here!

Steal:

Digital houndstooth chiffon top,

$17.80 at forever21.com

Infuse some color and channel fall’s ladylike glamour with this D&G pencil skirt,

at eLuxury.com

For the gents (or for a chic menswear look!):
Peckham Rye houndstooth silk tie, at asos.com
J. Crew English hounds-tooth vest

ACCESSORIES
Forever 21 offers an adorable and affordable houndstooth scarf, and it comes in six different colors!
Mayle tote, $150 at eLuxury.com

This adorable clutch comes in 3 shades and it’s just $5.80 at forever21.com!
Limited Edition shoulder bag,

$19.99 at target.com

FOOTWEAR

Splurge:

Jean Paul Gaultier

t-strap pump,

at shopbop.com

Steal:

Houndstooth Gilly tie-closure open toe cut-out pump,

at alloy.com

Last but not least:

How hunting chic are these knee-high Gaultier houndstooth boots?
At shopbop.com.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Everything in its LACE

Okay, darlings . . . before you get tired of the hype surrounding this delicious material, CC thought she'd try to persuade y'all that when it comes to lace, there's something for everyone!! Whether it's a chic bootie, a fab handbag, a blouse peeking out from under that cardi, or a head-to-toe Prada outfit, this netlike ornamental fabric is no longer reserved for veils and negligee!

The runways were positively bedecked with lace for fall! The following photos are from style.com unless otherwise credited. "Long Live McQueen" at top of post courtesy V Magazine.

Alexander McQueen, of course, was the standout this season, with a variety of awe-inspiring, full-skirted lace dresses, like the one pictured at upper left!
Givenchy long sleeve lace frock, at right