Thursday, August 28, 2008

W is for Winter White

Snowy hues can be worn no matter what the mercury says, darlings! In fact, it's even okay to wear white jeans after Labor Day!

Celeb style at right:
Actress Amy Adams, a vision in ivory on the pages of Vanity Fair
Runway inspirations:

Balmain’s skimpy asymmetrical bandage dress.

Runway photos courtesy nymag.com except where noted.
Eley Kishimoto
Nice day for a white wedding at Jasper Conran
Pump up the volume!
Byblos sweater dress
Anna Molinari at Blumarine
Long and luxurious at Etro,
via style.com
At left: an elegant textured topper at Giambattista Valli
Below: Givenchy white asymmetrical coat and feathered skirt
Brilliant in beige at Louis Vuitton
Fur wrap and trousers at Salvatore Ferragamo
An ecru overcoat and pants at 6267
Military inspired suiting at Temperley London
Deliciously adorned at Josep Font Haute Couture, via Spanish Vogue
What to buy?
Of course, a white cashmere sweater, an ivory tuxedo jacket, a crisp button-down oxford shirt, and a sleek pair of white cords or jeans are always in order!
But why not add a winter white frock to your autumn repertoire this year, and perhaps an ecru accessory or two?
At right, Gossip Girl glamazon "Jenny Humphrey" in a flirty belted minidress in the Season Two premiere!
Modern minimalism by the master:
Calvin Klein Collection Emilia cashmere turtleneck sweater and pencil skirt,
at the shopbop.com Designer Boutique
3.1 Phillip Lim satin fan pleat evening dress,
at net-a-porter.com – CC loooooves this one!
RM by Roland Mouret Pigalle dress,
at Neiman Marcus
Tibi Kensington shift dress,
at net-a-porter.com
Rachel Roy Hayden turtleneck dress,
at bergdorfgoodman.com
WINTER WHITE ACCESSORIES
(and they have seasonless appeal!)
Marc Jacobs tall leather boot,
at Bergdorf Goodman
CC covets: Chloé raised leaf boots.
Go to net-a-porter.com to buy them, but hurry, as several sizes are already sold out!!
Lucien Pellat-Finet sunglasses. For year-round chic!
Visit aloharag. com
Yves Saint Laurent Downtown patent leather tote, at bergdorfgoodman.com
Chloé Python Bay bag, at net-a-porter.com
CC leaves you with a lovely layering idea: Camilla and Marc Azariel sleeveless jacket, at net-a-porter.com.
So...
get white on it, girls!!






56 comments:

LucyinStLou said...

I have a gorgeous pair of white wool pants that I love but seldom wear. I guess the Midwest isn't fashion forward because I always get weird looks when I wear them in the winter.

Anthea said...

Haha I think I was looking at your blog while you were commenting on mine. Great minds think alike ;) I don't have much white, this makes me inspired to buy something :) I think you were the only one to say you liked the t.A.T.u choice! I like that he chooses really different and unique people..fashion would be boring otherwise. Love your ABC's :)

ivoreece said...

I like white clothes, but... for example, I would wear a white coat so seldom because of wheater. :/
Nice pics as always! :)

xx

S (formerly of Modern-Guilt) said...

Beautiful! Wish this was even remotely practical in winter here, because it just looks so amazingly chic.

Always In Style said...

I've always loved winter white - there's something so regal about it.

Alice @Ogni cosa bella è viola said...

I love white!
I spent this summer wearing myself with total white clothes. For this fall i bought a Tux suit from Michael Kors, but white for me is gorgeous during winter and actually i'm a bit in late building my winter closet... I wanna a cute white dress as in the photo.

♥ Marta ♥ said...

I adore white.... I'm been trying to find a pair of white wool pants, but still no lucks....and white cashmere/wool jackets are ideal for winter, it just look so beautiful :)

marc lago said...

Thank very much for comment in my blog!!!I like your blog, it´s very cool. A greeting from Spain

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

i think white is such a pretty way to wear color in winter! unfortunately, it totally washes me out if i'm pale so i'll have to find the perfect bronzer and lip gloss once the weather turns.

Sharon S said...

Hi there-these marc jacobs boots are just soo gorgeous!! The calvin klein jumper and skirt is so classicly chic and stylish!!

Lur said...

Hello!
Thank you for your visit to my blog :)
I love white clothes.
I will pass for your blog often.:)
One kiss.

Hola!
Gracias por tu visita a mi Blog.
Me encanta la ropa blanca.
Pasaré por tu Blog a menudo. :)
Un beso.

Magdalena Krupa said...

white is the new black! :)

leeselooks said...

that balmain dress.

yes please!

lovely post love. always so amazing.

LEESH said...

wow, i'm SO in love with white and winter now. this is super inspriign! i love your ABC countdown, it's seriously such a great idea! thanks for the comment doll!
xx

Kira Aderne said...

i LOVE white: so classy, so pure, so true!

a kiss my friend!

Elizabeth said...

I love white all year round.

Bombchell said...

wow the first one is divine.

and jenny in gossip girls looked great.

I love love love big white bags, sadly ive never been able to pick one.

I dream of this white burberry trech coat, but i have no idea what season it was from =/

lol and i love white, but i remember reading somewhere it makes people look Fat!! and i believe it, so only for the skinny

Lisa said...

Don't forget a 3/4-length white winter coat, with or without a belted waist! I love how white winter coats look.

Unknown said...

After this post I can't tell if I want to go shopping or play in the snow! Yay fall/winter!

Fifi Flowers said...

Love that Givenchy coat!
And speaking of G for Givenchy... making up my own letter post to you... G is for GOLF... a GOOD way to meet GUYS! lololol

..... said...

white is so chic but it's so easy gettin dirty with it !! so im not sure i should wear white but it looks so good

Mrs.French said...

The Amy Adams pic makes my heart skip a beat.

♥♥♥ Fall in Style ♥♥♥ said...

Thanks for your visit! I love your fashion blog and also white but.. i think is not my colour! I'm a big girl so... i try to use white but not in a total look! ;-)

I am happy you love my designs!!

Thanks another time for your visit, this was a very nice sourprise to me!!

kisses and sorry for my bad english

Marian said...

Carrie this is the very reason why I now look forward to your posts,they are so witty and fabulously fashion forward!
That 3.1 Philip Lim fan evening dress is just amazing. I also heart the the Balmain body con dress,there is something very Alaia circa 1980's about it. Think your post shows just how practical and versatile whites can be.
kisses dear!
M.

Audrey Leighton said...

i LOVE that balmain white dress. Balmain has really outdone themselves this season, i loved the whole collection!

im still in love with your blog!
xxxxx

www.frassy-audrey.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

I love white as appose to black clothing! I think white is for any season! I love the white military jacket. Gorgeous!!

Seeker said...

I so love that fur (hope it's faux) wrap and trousers at Salvatore Ferragamo, amazing.

I don't feel like wearing all white in F/W, because I think that old rule of not wearing white is still very deep in me, but I love love it. I must be brave and try it. (Well I have no winter white bottoms)

xoxox

agnes said...

Absolutely! you will be spotted out in a dull-dark-moody dresser crowd if you are wearing white. This fall is going to be EXCITING!! YIPEE!!!

Annie Spandex said...

Very appropriate since Labor Day is coming up soon! :)

Anonymous said...

I always associate white with winter yet I never wear it during the season. Isn't that weird? I do love a gorgeous white winter coat :D

Nikki said...

white is an all around color, great for both summer and winter. love everything you posted! it reminded me of 3.1 philip lim ss07. i <3 your site carrie =D

Anonymous said...

wow i was just thinking about buying white skinny jeans! can you say psychic?

Sienna said...

Oh my god winter white is seriously my favorite.. I can't resist! It's so cliché but amazing! Lovelyyy post.

Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft said...

I'm a fan of white clothing...love it!

dee said...

This might be my favorite post of yours EVER! Love those ruffles.

Guapóloga said...

I love this tendency but I think it looks better if it has a color accent, an accesory, some contrast... Even if it's in the makeup I think is the way to make an statement...

Un beso!!

Simone

Miranda said...

yum. white is such a crisp color. love it.
OMG! that last vest is gorgeous!

KLF said...

I love the ivory shade - can't wait to wear it all this fall/winter

Alison Purple said...

Some of these dresses are truly fantastic. I have to say, I didn't like the short black boots with the cute as hell white dress with the silver sequin {I think it was...}. I really love the sweater dress.

Danz said...

Beautiful! We don't have winter here but I think white looks gorgeous in any season. I'm really into romantic and textured whites.

This is an amazing selection - I think the Satin Fan Pleated Dress is exquisite as well and I love those leaf boots!

Have a great day tomorrow darling!

Anonymous said...

Givenchy and Lucien are especially nice for me.
Chloe looks really cute.

I like "only white and gold" or "only black and gold" style!!

Thank u for ur comment on my blog.
Yes, Purple cover is always hot.

I can see a lot of beautiful styles and accessories on urs!
Nice!

Best regards.
Zakuro.

Sydney said...

i couldn't agree with you more.

Squizree said...

I love white in winter! I 100% agree with each of your choices.

Ella Gregory said...

I love Winter white. It seems a little warmer than summer white somehow!

Songy said...

MJ's boots are yummy. You would want to live a relatively clean place wouldn't you. I certainly would wear them in Seoul or even in Hong Kong. One day out they are back to dry cleaning.

I guess i'm lucky in that way. It's pretty clean in Perth.

Aliena said...

I love wearing white in winter. And those Marc Jacobs' boots are awesome!

glo said...

y que viva el blanco :)

very nice blog, i will visit it.
one big kiss!

Ida said...

Beautiful post. I love wearing white in winter. Especially when it IS snowing.

xxxxxxx

chlozzard said...

i really want a pair of white tights but i cant find any nice ones anywhere!
i love winter whites :)
xx

Laura in Paris said...

Oh, I love white ... I am wearing white as I write - though not the "total look" of your pictures.

Anonymous said...

Hola, te pasaste por mi blog pero yo acabo de darme cuenta así que sorry por el retraso!

Tu blog esta genial lo que no me esperaba es que este en ingles despues de tu comentario en español.

El blanco me gusta pero no combinado entre si sino mas bien con otros colores y sobretodo en verano.

Un besito!

Unknown said...

LOVE the winter white.. i'm glad it'll be big this season...

BTW i just noticed we hadn't linked to you so we're adding you to our blogroll :)

Da Fashionista said...

those chloe boots are SICK! wish i didn't look like a marshmellow in white knits ;(

Myriam said...

Oh I love all the white dresses!! Maybe I should wear white more often

Syed said...

LOVE the fifth look!!!! And yay for white, it can look tacky when done incorrectly, but is so elegant when done right :)

Little Bow Prep said...

I think this post is one of my favorite of all of your posts so far! I love white clothing.

The Balmain dress looks classy despite its length.

I love the Givenchy asymmetrical coat and feathered skirt!

The coat from 6267 looks so elegant!

I'm not a huge fan of Jenny, but her dress is quite fab on her.

Oh, and I'm swooning over the Tibi dress. It looks so simple, classic, and chic!