Swirly, Twirly Gumdrops

From psychedelic swirls of color on floor length frocks to brightly hued headpieces, fashion’s whimsy takes center stage!
Photo at right courtesy Fellow Fashionista S-C of Girl Meets NYC
Runway pictures via style.com except where noted.
Above: Rodarte
Left: a swirly, twirly gumdrop and lollipop ad for Havainas
Fashion Flashback: Basso & Brooke Spring 2008. This and next 2 images courtesy nymag.com
Christian Siriano
Milly
Gucci
Josh Goot
Nathan Jenden starburst dress
Naeem Khan
Reem Acra (at right)
Carlos Miele
Emanuel Ungaro
Pollini (at right)
3.1 Phillip Lim
Cynthia Rowley confetti print
Vivienne Westwood … Does this dress remind anyone else of a fruit roll-up?
Donna Karan yellow gumdrop clutch
Thakoon
Lanvin
Christian Lacroix



Vera Wang
Estee Lauder swirl gloss, available at Nordstrom
Chloe Miami Hot Nights dress, on sale at net-a-porter.com
Miu Miu Pailette pump, at barneys.com

Christian Lacroix Resort Calligraphy Print Gown, at Neiman Marcus