V is for Velvet!

Velvet, once reserved for Christmas dinner dresses and theatre upholstery, has become a chic staple that is as versatile as it is luxurious! CC has always been a fan of this sumptuous fabric, and she sensed it was going to be hot for fall upon seeing the runways, where velvet took the form of tops, jackets, pants, suits, dresses, and accessories! CC's suspicions about the power of plush were confirmed when velvet made the September cover of Vogue!!
The runway version of the blue Balenciaga top worn by Kiera Knightly is pictured above, courtesy nymag.com.
At top of post: Nina Ricci’s backless orange velvet gown, featured in an intense and brooding fall ad campaign.
Nina Ricci wasn’t the only designer to send such a frock down the runway
At left: Ralph Lauren offered a similar shape in a brighter hue.

Marc Jacobs’ take on the floor length velvet gown?

Ice blue . . .

This photo and previous via style.com.
At Roberto Cavalli, it was hunter green;

this picture courtesy nymag.com.
Debora Sinibaldi

abbreviated acid green velvet frock with tulle underlay,

via Italian Vogue
Ralph Lauren green velvet party dress,

via style.com
Giuliana Burrascano velvet jacket,

via Italian Vogue
Derek Lam velvet detail blouse,

via style.com
Peter Jensen velvet bustier, via French Vogue
Ruffian floor length coat, via nymag.com
Ralph Lauren strapless plaid gown with velvet hem detail.

Photo courtesy style.com
Gucci,

via nymag.com
Hermés,

courtesy style.com
Philosophy dresses,

via nymag.com
CC loves the luxurious layering!
Benjamin Cho dress, via style.com
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture;

this and next three photos via style.com

A lovely velvet accent may be all you need to up your chic factor for autumn!

At right:

Anna Sui velvet flower necklace
Christian Lacroix Couture bow
Lacroix ribbon

Note that this is a wonderful DIY...

Add a velvet sash to any outfit for an instant and affordable dose of chic!
WHAT TO BUY:
Velvet trouers are the ultimate in luxury!

At right:
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti velvet pants,

at net-a-porter.com

For advanced fashionistas...

Above left:
Gucci red velvet pants

At right:

Bamford velvet smoking jacket, at net-a-porter.com

CC loves a velvet blazer, in black, gray, olive, navy . . .
Or cherry red!

J. Crew velvet École jacket; comes in 6 colors at jcrew.com
Derek Lam velvet dress,

at Neiman Marcus... very boho luxe ~
Etro velvet trim dress,

at Bergdorf Goodman
Peter Som watercolor print dress with banded velvet waist,
at saksfifthavenue.com
Derek Lam
velvet frill trim frock,
at net-a-porter.com
Risto Bimbiloski dress,
at inhabit.com
3.1 Philip Lim pleated purple velvet skirt,
currently 40 percent off at net-a-porter.com!
Anna Sui velvet lame skirt,
also at net-a-porter.com
VELVET ACCESSORIES
Manolo Blahnik Butterflopt Cutout d’Orsay. Visit bergdorfgoodman.com
Givenchy olive velvet peep toe...


What a snazzy alternative to the boring black pump!


Go to couturezappos.com
Stella McCartney velvet pump;
photo courtesy elle.com

The spiky lucite stiletto heel makes these shoes even more stunning!
VBH Manilla velvet clutch; this and next at Net-a-Porter.com
Stella McCartney velvet clutch
Anke Dreschsel velvet shoulder bag, at neimanmarcus.com

This devastatingly luxe weekender also comes in pink!
(Fabric detail below left)

Remember, darlings:
Velvet is not just for evening, special occasion and holiday anymore!
Add a sultry velvet piece to your wardrobe and see how people will make any excuse to touch it!!