Float Like a Butterfly

It’s undeniable, darlings: the butterfly motif has been flapping its wings on the runway for several seasons now.
At left, Cara Barer Photography.
Alexander McQueen blouse; runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Gucci Resort
Andrés Sardá, courtesy vogue.es
Marc Jacobs
Colette Dinnigan
Eley Kishimoto
Verrier, via nymag.com
Moschino Cheap & Chic
Baby Phat, via nymag.com
Alexander McQueen
Amaya Arzuaga, via Spanish Vogue
Christopher Kane
United Bamboo, via nymag.com.

Heidi Klum in Lorraine Schwartz earrings at the 2008 Emmys, via instyle.com.
Dior Joallerie ring
Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, at shopbop.com.
Jessica Cushman cuff, at jessicacushman.com.

Wendy Katlen dress at shopgoldyn.com.
Icecream cutout top; this and next at asos.com.
Karen Millen appliqué vest
Paul & Joe Sister Bleut chiffon tunic, at net-a-porter.com.
Kiki De Montparnasse Grand Butterfly mask. Visit kikidm.com.
Comme de Garcons leather zipper pouch with embossed butterfly details, at shopbop.com.
Anushka hand-painted mini sling, at anushkaleather.com.
Leiber Persephone Mini Pillbox, at neimanmarcus.com.
Pepe Catalina printed tote, at asos.com.
Pedro Garcia Ailyn studded suede boots. Visit net-a-porter.com for this and next two.
Marc Jacobs butterfly shoe boots
Christian Louboutin T-Bar sandals
Francesca Mambreni metal butterfly flat, via elle.com.
Deal of the Day: pin, $6.80 at Forever 21.
Oliver Goldsmith shades courtesy PostVillage.com.
Crumpet cashmere blend scarf, at net-a-porter.com.
Lust: Fendi droplet earrings, at net-a-porter.com
Must: Butterfly cutout earrings, at forever21.com.
Robert Sabuda pop-up butterflies note cards, at momastore.org.
Read up on your favorite fluttering critters with this tome available at barneys.com.

Flap your wings, darlings!

xoxox,

CC