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Today’s ABC post is double . . . Couture Carrie thinks that Coco Chanel would approve!
Part I.
C is for Corduroy
[C is also for Crest – see Part II below!]
Each fall, it seems, Dolce & Gabbana come up with the most fetching corduroy looks, and this autumn is no exception!
Each fall, it seems, Dolce & Gabbana come up with the most fetching corduroy looks, and this autumn is no exception! Photo at top left via French Vogue.
This photo - dig that wide wale blouse! - courtesy nymag.com.
Carolina Herrera also presented a variety of corded confections, in yellow ochre, burnt orange and chocolate brown - the perfect palette for hunting chic!Fine wale short mustard peacoat at left via nymag.com.
In the stores:
At right:Balmain fitted corduroy jacket, at net-a-porter.com
Below:
Juicy Couture cropped corduroy trench, at Bergdorf Goodman
Juicy Couture cropped corduroy trench, at Bergdorf Goodman
Amber Sun uncut cord jacket Nordstrom
Ralph Lauren Blue Label Saunders wide wale stretch hacking jacketGo to ralphlauren.com to buy.
J. Crew stretch vintage cord peplum jacket
Roberto Cavalli corduroy pants, at net-a-porter.com
Mustard yellow J. Crew Favorite-fit stretch vintage bootcut cord.
J. Crew stretch vintage cord peplum jacket
Roberto Cavalli corduroy pants, at net-a-porter.com
Mustard yellow J. Crew Favorite-fit stretch vintage bootcut cord. Go to jcrew.com to buy.
J Brand 12" skinny cords. Visit pinkmascara.com
Nanette Lepore thin wale skirt, at saks.com – CC loves how it’s paired with lace!
CC’s favorite corduroy look for fall: this incredible open back Nuj Novakhett corduroy dress. Visit shoplanguage.com to buy!!
For those who are corduroy-noise averse, there are a number of "quietly" chic and fabulous accessories to choose from this season!
J Brand 12" skinny cords. Visit pinkmascara.com
Nanette Lepore thin wale skirt, at saks.com – CC loves how it’s paired with lace!
CC’s favorite corduroy look for fall: this incredible open back Nuj Novakhett corduroy dress. Visit shoplanguage.com to buy!!
For those who are corduroy-noise averse, there are a number of "quietly" chic and fabulous accessories to choose from this season!Runway Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana, via style.com
Juicy Couture corduroy cloche, at Bloomingdales
Burberry corduroy cap. Go to neimanmarcus.com
Lauren by Ralph Lauren wide wale fedora - it comes in 3 colors and it's just $48 at bloomingdales.com!
Benetton magenta fine wale corduroy clutch with silver hardware – so chic!
Charlotte Ronson Aurelia suede and corduroy boot. Visit shopgoldyn.com
Part II. C is for CrestAaaah, Crested Beauty!
The crest is officially hot; it’s gone from symbol of family heritage to symbol of preppy pride!
Fellow Fashionista Style Addict has a lovely analysis of the gals that inspired the trend.The enthusiasm for boarding school fashions is not limited to the small screen!
On the runways at Givenchy (above left) and Jill Stuart, the crest was front and (left of) center!
Stella McCartney offered a shield print jumpsuit!
Photo via style.com
This image from the August issue of Teen Vogue makes CC want fall to arrive right now!! Picnics on the quad . . . football games . . . crunchy leaves - yay!
In the shops:
Brooks Brothers gold plated multi-stone crest pin. Visit brooksbrothers.com
Jennifer Fisher Jewelry gold chain with crest
Stubbs & Wootton embroidered velvet slipper; photo via elle.com (CC warned you about this, darlings - - for better or worse, Hugh Hefner's signature look has seeped into the mainstream!)
Fred Perry Intarsia knit pink top - a great layering piece; picture it with a belted cardi!
Reyes cardigan at Saks Fifth Avenue
Urban Renewal Preppie Cardigan. Go to urbanoutfitters.com
In the shops:Brooks Brothers gold plated multi-stone crest pin. Visit brooksbrothers.com
Jennifer Fisher Jewelry gold chain with crest
Stubbs & Wootton embroidered velvet slipper; photo via elle.com (CC warned you about this, darlings - - for better or worse, Hugh Hefner's signature look has seeped into the mainstream!)
Fred Perry Intarsia knit pink top - a great layering piece; picture it with a belted cardi!
Reyes cardigan at Saks Fifth Avenue
Urban Renewal Preppie Cardigan. Go to urbanoutfitters.com
Best Buy of the day: Forever 21 nautical sweater
For the glamour-puss: Leaves of Grass Amoreuse chiffon top, at net-a-porter.com
Preppy button-down:Ralph Lauren Blue Label Taylor antique striped shirt with signature crest
MUST-HAVE FOR FALL:
A crested blazer – and the options are myriad!
At left:
L.A.M.B. gray piped schoolboy blazer, at eLuxury.com
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel crest embroidered blazer, at net-a-porter.com
LaRok rouched Dean jacket. Visit winknyc.com
Loves Peace Legacy Blazer, at urbanoutfitters.com
Smythe double breasted schoolboy blazer, at net-a-porter.com
L.A.M.B. gray piped schoolboy blazer, at eLuxury.com
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel crest embroidered blazer, at net-a-porter.com
LaRok rouched Dean jacket. Visit winknyc.com
Loves Peace Legacy Blazer, at urbanoutfitters.com
Smythe double breasted schoolboy blazer, at net-a-porter.comCC adores this jacket, because you can add your own adornment, be it a flower at the lapel, a handmade felt crest, or a sophisticated brooch . . .
. . . like this Fenton oxidized silver academy pin!
Victoria's Secret Pink blazer with contrast piping
In honor of the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics tonight, CC leaves you with this Ralph Lauren Blue Label Olympic Games striped polo.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post on Deconstructionism!
xoxox,
CC
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