Pretty Patterns

Mix and match prints with wild abandon, darlings!
Fashion Flashback: Vogue, March 2008.
Runway inspirations via style.com except where otherwise credited.
Christian Lacroix
Cacharel
Chanel Resort
Diane von Furstenberg
Erdem Resort
Giambattista Valli
Gucci Resort
Junya Watanabe
Just Cavalli, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs
Marni
Ruffian
Tuleh
Buying Guide:
Tibi Dos Pajaros one-shoulder dress; this and next at chickdowntown.com.
Alice + Olivia striped off the shoulder dress.
Emilio Pucci jersey mini dress, at eLuxury.com.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania printed jersey dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Stella McCartney cloud-print dress.
Zimmerman Honey Rider knot dress, at chickdowntown.
Maje Geneve strapless mini dress at net-a-porter.
Deal of the Day: Motel criss-cross back dress, $79 at pixiemarket.com.
Zimmerman Big Chill jumpsuit, at ckickdowntown.
Diane von Furstenberg Kali pants, worn as a strapless jumpsuit, from shopbop.com.
Emilio Pucci panello leggings; this and next three at net-a-porter.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania New Petti Drawers shorts.
Emilio Pucci Miri print skirt.
3.1 Phillip Lim graphic print skort.
Tibi Lollipop stripe skirt; this and next at chickdowntown.
Tibi Navajo button-front skirt.
Mathew Williamson drape racer-back tank; this and next at net-a-porter.
Emilio Pucci Allesandro print scarf.
Tolani scarf, at chickdowntown.
Missoni zigzag print hat; this and next four at net-a-porter.com
Christian Louboutin Tigresse espadrille wedges.
Alexander McQueen crystal-print clutch.
Matthew Williamson Bright Escape print canvas cosmetics case.
Lanvin leopard print clutch.
Mara Hoffman Blue Mirror beaded bikini, at shopbop.com.
Bamboo triangle bikini, at victoriassecret.com.
Pick up a pattern, darlings!

xoxox,
CC