Sunday, July 20, 2008

Not just because it's my favorite color!

Purple. Lavender. Violet. Prune. Mauve. Plum. Lilac. Grape. Puce. Aubergine. Maybe even Indigo. Fuchsia. Magenta...
CC's suspicions that the royal hue is taking over were confirmed when she saw the New York Times Sunday Styles section today, with a full page Ralph Lauren Collection ad featuring a lone knee-high purple suede boot, opposite a half page ad of a luscious magenta Christian Dior hobo!
When used as an adjective, purple can mean: imperial, regal, or princely; brilliant or showy; marked by excessively ornate rhetoric; and profane or shocking. Is it any wonder, then, that fashionistas are embracing its power wholeheartedly??
CC is smitten, as are designers and their devotees. See the runway:
Javier Larráinzar ruffle-back dress at top left, via Spanish Vogue online
Oscar de la Renta floor length strapless gown; photo above courtesy nymag.com
Givenchy Couture asymmetrical silk frock with matching stockings and pumps . . .
CC loves the multi-layered folds on this minidress!
Christian Dior violet overload, via nymag.com
(Pray, don't wear this hue head to toe . . . But are these little gloves not purple perfection??)

Proenza Schouler silk dress, via nymag.com; note that the hue is paired with its complimentary color - yellow and purple work!
Bottega Veneta monochrome mauve, via nymag.com


Phi, via vogue.com/fr
Three shades of purple in three different materials at Tuleh, via nymag.com
Anna Sui magenta gloves and tights, via nymag.com



Anna Sui checkerboard dress
Alberta Ferretti shades


Jessica Stam wearing lavender eye shadow at Bottega Veneta
Chloe covered heel leaf-detail boot
Christian Dior Couture bootie
Alberta Ferretti double buckle shoe

In the stores:
Richard Chai curved seam silk dress, at Saks Fifth Avenue
Vanessa Bruno pleat front skirt. Visit net-a-porter.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim gathered dress; currently half off at aloharag.com!
Trina Turk Hijinx dress. at shopbop.com



Oscar de la Renta Bow Dress, at bergdorfgoodman.com






Versace printed silk Gazar dress, at Bergdorf Goodman
Whether you're going girly glamour or 80s punk rock chic, there's nothing better than some purple accessories to compliment your look!
Marc by Marc Jacobs Pom Pom open toe d'Orsay pump, at shopbop.com
Marc Jacobs Mary quilted bag with goldtone chain strap. Go to nordstrom.com to buy.
Nancy Gonzalez shiny croc tote, at Neiman Marcus (along with next two bags)
Christian Dior Charming Quilted Hobo in Prune
D&G Raquel shopper in Violet
Fishnet body stocking. Go to welovecolors.com.



Striped gauntlets. Visit greatglovesonline.com


Aubergine lace thigh high, at stockingirl.com

Photography credits: Runway photos courtesy style.com except where noted.

47 comments:

elysia mann said...

purple looks great on everyone. one week, i wore purple everyday (by accident!) all those pictures match your layout!

Lynette said...

Two more shades of purple for your list, orchid (my Mama's mama's favorite) and amethyst.

Thanks for stopping by my neon pix. I need to get out after dark and take some new photos to put there.

Hanne said...

I just love the Marc Jacobs bag, so nice:) I'm a bagaholic;)

Anna Shapiro said...

i love Ddeep purples for fall.
i can ttoally see myself sporting an outfit similiar to the proenza schouler look with the yellow tights, i love the two colors together.

would u like to trade links?

Myriam said...

Purple is nice but I don't think I look good in it: ( I love the purple dior shoes!!

Sharon S said...

Great post-can I have the marc jacobs Mary bag please???

Tani Lezama said...

me encanta el violeta también!!!

y tu blog !

visitaré tu blog a diadio!, besos

Tani

Fastidious Babe said...

i was just telling my friend that she should get her purples out for next season! Also, i just got my sofa re-done in purple! i love all the items above! the hues look fab xx

Pamcasso said...

great post- of course that is my fave color!

Susie Bubble said...

I can't seem to pick my faves out of your selection.... I'm into most shades really....

Christina said...

Magenta and purple are my favorite colors also....I am looking for a magenta strapless dress for my 21 birthday party any suggestions where I can find one?

Christina said...

Magenta is one of my fav colors also..I am looking for a Magenta strapless dress for my 21st b-day can u help me find one?

Vain and Vapid said...

I adore the Givenchy monochrome outfit, so so chic!

Aliena said...

Those Dior booties... I think I've just fallen in love... auch!

Couture Carrie said...

Hello darlings!

Elysia - I will definitely have to check out those pics!

Lynette - you are a veritable thesaurus - I'm impressed!

Hanne: as far as addictions go, that one's not so bad!

Anna - of course we should trade links; already added you! And I am sooooo glad you will be doing the complimentary color thing.

Myriam & Aliena: Dior had some serious standout accessories this season, right?

Sharon - I wish I could messenger it over to you right now!

Tani - Que honor! Besos.

Fastidious Babe: I love a gal with a purple sofa!

Pam - you and me both, girl!

Susie - So many choices, so little time . . .

Christina:
I'd be much obliged to help you find a magenta strapless bday dress. What is your budget?
On the really inexpensive end, there's this Forever 21 tube dress:
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dress%5Fsolid&product%5Fid=2048112495&Page=all#
Also, J. Crew has some fabulous strapless dresses.
Another way you can search this is by going on polyvore and searching strapless frocks and clicking on the exact color you are looking for... Hope this helps!

V&V - Isn't Givenchy the most??

xoxox to all,
CC

Tani Lezama said...

CC, que linda! en verdad me encanta tu blog, es tan glamouroso!
algun dia iremos juntas a algun desfile de Stella, de D&G, luis vuiton ay sii!

besos!

Tani

Tani Lezama said...

CC, que linda! en verdad me encanta tu blog, es tan glamouroso!
algun dia iremos juntas a algun desfile de Stella, de D&G, luis vuiton ay sii!

besos!

Tani

Anonymous said...

i'm starting to like purple more and more nowadays, i used to seriously dislike it..but now after seeing a lot of MEGA AMAZING things..the Marc Jacobs bag, the Anna Sui dress, it might be time for a shopping spree! :)

thatShortchick said...

i'm all over deep purples and reds for the fall.

i need some marc jacobs in my life!

Sophista-Funk said...

The first dress is so beautiful- such an interesting way of using ruffles. Very delicate.
-j

Nikki said...

my gosh carrie, you post just about everything i love! i am drooling over that first dress with the ruffle back, and the alberta ferreti shades, yum!

and you visited my blog awhile back, adding me is music to my ears! thank you so much =)

http://pursuitingstyle.blogspot.com

WendyB said...

That hat! I love it.

Christina said...

Thank you for the suggestions...

Jaclyn said...

My favourites are the Proenza Schouler and the Dior looks, I also love the Alberta Ferretti shoes, they are so cute.
Belle

Elizabeth said...

It'll be everyone's favorite color after seeing this great post!

Seeker said...

Love this post as well I love purple and it's hues.
Yes, I think it's a must for next season!!!
xoxo

Wendy said...

I want a pair of purple boots.

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

Purple is my least favorite color! But I love all of these pieces and I've noticed it sneak it's way into my wardrobe lately! What's a girl to do?

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

wow your are the third blog I've been to that's blogging about purple, it really is hot this season! Purple is the new black! I really like the glittery leggings and the back of the dress in the first picture, it's so elaborate.

please sir said...

Oh WOW - great round-up of color - love them alll!

♥ Marta ♥ said...

Love purples and blues for the fall season and the dress by Javier Larráinzar is stunning... wonderful post and photos.

Anonymous said...

But it looks really hot )))

erin de la cruz said...

I own a pair of purple skinny jeans. Hahaha! I love the Proenza. =)

Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of Shoes said...

stop it!!!! Is that a purple fishnet body stocking I spy???? Loves it!

Ida said...

Fantastic post. You have such an eye for trends, CC, amazing!

VIVI said...

So perfect this posts, I love violet but I am blonde and it doesn't fit very well with blonde hair.
Kisses
Vivi

ryder said...

i dint know purple will be such a hit for fw,
good to know.
givenchy.i already mentioned that im in love with givenchy this year.
bottega veneta looks nice here.
phi-hm...remindes me on a young designer i saw in italy or in croatia,... i will remeber his name. anyway, phi so sexy.
anna sui is so me...boho.love boho. u have to have something for london. and with anna sui u cant do wrong.
dior shoes-ah ah. work of art! balenciaga, even though they have a poor ad campaign i still love the shoes. check them out. but dior... so arty feminen.
alberta shoes-so practical. great for business.
xoxo

KATLIN said...

Naturally, I love it!

Songy said...

after having a feast on your favourite colour (dare I say) I found a perfect item to complete your post.. Love the purple but getting a wearable look is something else isn't it? I just stumbled across a leather woven bag in purple! :)
enjoyed your post as always.

xxx songy

Guirec Munier said...

Lovely colours !!!

Thank u for the link and the comment !

See u !

Bombchell said...

Love it!!!

i have a wedding to go to that's purple or indigo. im wondering if i can pull of using navy?? lol and say i thought it was indigo??

Bombchell said...

no I'm not on the train. I ordered the dress & the lady made a mistake, cuz i changed my order to champagne & purple from navy (but she sent the navy).

no Im not on the train, its the theme for cousins. lol I hope she doesnt read your comment on my blog lol cuz the wedding's in Dec. ha ha

Creaciones 2020 said...

Un blog muy elegante ,y me llamo la atencion ver la imagen de la casa de Carlos Paez Vilaro en Punta del Este ,¿ como fue que escogiste esa imagen , estando tan lejos ? me encanto ver esa foto. Gracias por visitar mi blog , eres bienvenida siempre , y voy a seguir vieniendo por aqui , porque realmente esta muy lindo este sitio .

Guapóloga said...

Lovely lovely! It´s my favorite color too!! I'm dying for a purse in some of those shades, I saw in Elle USA (july 08)one from Furla that is a dream!

Gracias por las fotos, me encantaron!

Saludos

Simone

Toni Alexis said...

alberto feretti - drool!

xoxo

Toni Alexis said...

i meant alberta :(

ans omg i have those exact same gloves except we have them at trashy.com!

xoxo

Da Fashionista said...

gawd i love me some purple. have you clicked on the purple tag on my blog? went a little purple crazy earlier in the year. ugh but it is such a flattering color.

delish collection - especially the Proenza.