Friday, February 6, 2009

White Nights

At right: Fleur Delacour in Chanel Haute Couture courtesy Fellow Fashionista Yiqin of Qin at the Disco
Angel Sanchez Bridal, via nymag.com
Calvin Klein pre-fall; runway photos via style.com except where noted
Carolina Herrera Bridal; this and next 2 via nymag.com
Douglas Hannant Bridal
Vera Wang Bridal
J. Mendel pre-fall
Roberto Cavalli pre-fall
Reem Acra Bridal, via nymag.com
Rachel Roy pre-fall
Christian Dior Couture
Prada Ad courtesy Fellow Fashionista Forever in Fashion
Alice Gibb and Olga Sherer by Tim Walker, via nytimes.com
Proenza Schouler PS1 python pouchette, at barneys.com
Valentino patent Petale dome bag at Bergdorf Goodman
Paspaely pearl earrings, pictured via Australian Vogue
Alice and Olivia beaded top, at net-a-porter.com.
Valentino ivory ruffled gown, at Bergdorf Goodman
L’Wren Scott lace shift; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com
3.1 Phillip Lim silk dress
Tara Matthews embellished bandeau gown
Last Look: Terry Richardson for Vogue, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment


70 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love this seasons Prada ads, I like how the models seem to be glowing in it like they're not even real humans. Magical. And man what I wouldn't do for a PS1

Rebirth said...

Oh my! breath taking. i love the Caroline Herrera dress (4th one on right)..... thats my wedding dress, when i find the groom....... :)

Baybay Mama said...

hey cc, my sister is getting married in may so i have looked at wedding dresses and it was actually quite fun. i really like j.crew's line of wedding apparel and it is actually really affordable!
have a great friday!
XO,
deana

Unknown said...

mm. i've always been a fan of white.

WendyB said...

Makes me wonder if I should try on my wedding gown and see if I can pass it off as an evening gown.

Anonymous said...

I am drooling over that L'Wren Scott lace dress. Then again, I drool over anything she creates. Great post!

Raquel said...

love fleur delacour :)

Rina said...

I loved that you choose to make this post all in white, is such a beautiful (non?) color! I´m glad that there are a lot of amazing white dresses this season! Thanks!

Angela said...

I love white. i think that philip lim 3.1 dress is very wearable.

Sasi said...

White is my fave colour:)
I fell in love with that tee!

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

that last dress is so swoon-worthy!

Crave said...

I'm obsessed with the J. Mendel and the Valentino! So beautiful. I love the look, but I'm not sure I could pull it off. TGIF!!!

prettyneons said...

Hello's...wow some truly stunning and dreamy pieces there...will white ever fail to conjure up Cinderella and numerous fairy tale style images,I think perhaps not. Haha.Really adore these photos, so much x
Peace and Bows...
Prettyneons

Make Do Style said...

How right is white! I love the Calvin Klein pre fall.

Theresa said...

I can't make up my mind...they are all gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

i LOVE that flower wedding dress and the white flower dress!!

http://hellomisschic.blogspot.com

hollyshambles.x said...

ohhh so pretty! i love wearing white in the winter :) :) x

MizzJ said...

Eee I want to get married now!! Those first 2 dresses are gorgeous and I would love to have those Dior shoes and just place it on my mantle to ogle.

Daniela Valdez said...

Awesome! Your post made me feel like getting married! Just to buy a gorgeous white dress!

Thanks for visiting Chic Banana.

Have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

I love the last one of Daria!

Gabbi said...

This time I'm smitten on too many to list them all! White gowns are gorgeous... no wonder we get married in them :)

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

this is definitely my favorite post of the day! i'm a massive fan of all things white & i'd be happy to wear these gorgeous dresses as my wedding dress (one day)! x

deedoubleyou said...

so pretty carrie. all i can think of now are the crazy chanel flower headpieces. i love white

FORMENTERA ♥ AGUAMARINA said...

Wow!!! amazing Vera Wang dres's!!!

Siljesfashion said...

The Valentino dress is perfection. Have a great weekend!

Cait said...

white always seems so radiant. Cool pics you found for this one.

Thank you for your note...& for the visit.

Syed said...

Simply beautiful, I always feel a full white dress and a little black dress are equals lol.

Terence Sambo said...

i love the Vera Wang bridal dress...funny cos i just watched Bridewars where Kate Hudson was told you do not alter a Vera Wang to fit you instead you alter yourself :oD...

the season in ugly betty too where posh made a cameo :o) it was so humorous... and yeah Vera's pretty :oD

Unknown said...

Oh the last pic of Daria is like icing on the cake!

Fashion Moment said...

Oh la la...! Fantastic!
Except the last dress :), I like second photo, Tara Matthews and Valentino dresses! Accessorise and L’Wren Scott lace shift are great!

FM

MISS GLITZY said...

Beautiful and the more I see the Dior Couture sandal and their sculpted heels the more I like them. Have a wonderful week-end, xoxo, MG.

Shes Dressing Up said...

Everything looks so beautiful in white! I cant help but get white dirty though haha

MakeupByRenRen said...

i hear wedding bells!

Vintage Lollipops said...

Such a gorgeous whimsy of white... I'm completely smitten by the Christian Dior Couture and Valentino Petal!

Delicious.

xxxx

Penny said...

My secondary school prom dress was just like that Angel Sanchez dress at the top, although not quite as fabulous!

Larissa said...

All those dresses are stunning, but even a rag bridal dress would look amazing if teamed with those beautiful Christian Dior shoes

x

shopinchic said...

I love wearing white(I'll even wear it during winter), but I
have to be sooo careful not to
get it stained!

Beautiful clothes though!

caroline said...

i love wearing white clothes, and especially to with and black parties! The Alice and Olivia beaded top is lovely, dear!
xx

Hek said...

Oh, so beautiful! White might be my favourite colour, so pure and fresh.

La Belette Rouge said...

I want that Valentino bag only I want it in red.

Narumi said...

Omg those weddings dresses are lovely ! My favourite one is Fleur Delacour in Chanel..

sammi-lise ^_^ said...

i love that fluffy dress photo.
i want a fluffy dress ~_~

Winnie said...

Oooh I do love all this white. Maybe I should introduce a few more white pieces into my wardrobe!

Lisa said...

Great picks! This look is white hot.

Marian said...

Darling its amazing that your teaching the Pilates class! how cool,how did you get into that my sweet?
Carrie sweetie this is the most delicious post ever! a lot of people are frigtened by white but this post just makes me want to go to the nearest bridal shop and drown myself in a sea of frothy white not ivory hehe white gowns. or better still wrap myself in miles of soft white tulle. that image by tim walker is far too beautiful!!!!
thank you for this,brought a smile to my face after a long day!
love,
Marian

lisa @ luxe said...

wow, all this white is so stunning!!!
xoxo

Sienna said...

i love winter white<333 i look forward to it all year!

T said...

I loove it all! Especially the Prada advertisement and the wedding dresses! White is so gorgeous.

Camille said...

I love the structured element to all of these pieces-- some of those dresses look like sculptures rather than fabric!

agnes said...

the one that Daria is wearing is LOVE. for sure, Prada ss09 ad is one of my favourite campaign of the season too.

btw, I gave you an award dear :)

agnes

Wanderlusting said...

Love that Valentino - flowy, drapey yummy

i.d. said...

I find white very hard to pull off, I usually veer toward off-white/cream shades!

rachel said...

i am inlove with that last picture! It's so sexy, I always love Greek/Roman references :)

another awesome post!

Seeker said...

Oh Gosh I love white and all white dresses are so gorgeous!!!!! No need to be a bride to wear them....
I want one for S/S.

xoxo

Annabel Wendt (LoveMore) said...

oh CC bright white..so summery and lovely.

i LOVE the Phillip Lim silk dress! i can see that being red carpet sizzling!

no probs on the tag. happy weeekend hon! :)

xxx LM

Blonde hair, Blue jeans said...

i love white dresses....specially th short ones....i guess they're the new LBD, =)

Kati said...

I love white dresses, especially the Vera Wang one! So classy!

Ella Gregory said...

I love white dresses when they are slinky or really exciting. But I hate the bridal-ish look.

essence said...

Me encanta el primer vestido y la seguna imagen,

feliz fin de semana!

x

Sharon S said...

Hi there-the L'Wren Scott lace dress is totally gorgeous!!

Gia said...

i need a wedding dress, haha...i found my prince, all i need now is to get married:)
i love non colors, either is white or black!
and your post is really nice, always pick nice pieces:)
have a nice weekend!

Frankie said...

These are all so elegant and chic! x

TJ Gustave said...

great choices! love the editorial shot!

Anonymous said...

white is so fresh, we need it more than ever.

Hemaly said...

Lovely. My favorite post by far, Carrie!

Myriam said...

Time to purchase a nice, white wedding dress now maybe.. Where are you mr perfect!

Anonymous said...

I'm so so so sorry I couldn't come sooner !! This post is magical, and that Valentino bag... my gosh !
I've seen it in Rome and it's on my mind all the time xD.

Outstanding !

Nina (Femme Rationale) said...

*gasp* the valentino ruffle dress towards the bottom is perfection.

Tiffany said...

I am in total wedding mode as I just came back from wedding dress shopping with my sister so this post is perfect timing! love your choices. makes me want to wear white dreses more often!

You're Welcome said...

i have been coveting that flower handbag all season.