Zeal

If there’s one word that can sum up fall’s fervor it is ZEAL ~ everyone has an opinion about the previous 25 trends that CC just covered, and my Fellow Fashionistas are passionate in their predilections. This zealousness has been especially prevalent with respect to Balmain’s and Dsquared2’s Fall 2009 collections, so here’s a refresher (runway photos via style.com):

Leather motorcycle jacket. All Balmain pieces pictured courtesy net-a-porter.com.
Peak-shouldered leather jacket.
Pailette mini dress.
Suede zippered ankle boots.

Tell CC, which trends are you most zealous in defending?
What is your favorite collection or trend of the FW09 season?
Which pieces are you wearing most?
CC does hope that you have enjoyed this alphabetical primer, darlings. Would love your feedback on CC’s ABCs!
xoxox,
CC

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The 80s are back, darlings, in a big way! Think slouchy boots, off-the-shoulder dresses, bright furs, and acidwash.
First photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Cara Mia of Future Hippie. Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Gucci
Balmain
Betsey Johnson
Jean Paul Gaultier
This and next four: Marc Jacobs
Paul & Joe, via nymag.com
Versace

Marc by Marc Jacobs ruffle suede knee-high boots; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Christian Louboutin Charme 100 ankle boots.
Asos Scordi patent and suede fold over peep toe booties, at asos.com.
Color the Sky Swatch, at swatch.com.
Harmonie two-tone leg warmers, at capeziodance.com.
Camilla and Marc Electric Boogaloo skinny jeans, at net-a-porter.com.
LNA lace zipper leggings; this and next at shopbop.com.
Rachel Pally bandage mini.
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Lurex wool-blend blazer; this and next five at net-a-porter.com.
Emanuel Ungaro satin jersey drape dress.
Haute Hippie embellished silk and cashmere dress.
Marc Jacobs asymmetric velvet dress.
Michael Kors slouchy cashmere sweater.
Miu Miu leather boned bustier dress.
Ashish sequined one-shoulder dress.
Lucky 13 one-shoulder lace dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Asos jazz print dress, at asos.com.
Shaken Not Stirred bandage dress; this and next at shopecbc.com.
Vintage Candy jumper.
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xoxox,
CC

X Files

The future is now, darlings! Think high shine, Star Trek-inspired suiting, and edgy glamour!
Dazed & Confused, December 2006.
Japanese Vogue, September 2008.
Italian Vogue, September 2008.
Japanese Numero, August 2008.
New York Times T Style Magazine, Fall 2007.
Tush, 2007.
W, June 2008.
Italian Vogue, September 1999.
W, August 2008.

Balmain; runway images via nymag.com.
Christian Siriano
Gareth Pugh
Giles Deacon
John Rocha
Jonathan Saunders
Richard Nicoll
Roksanda Ilincic
Ruffian
Yeohlee

Camilla Skovgaard satin chain-embellished sandals; this and next seven at net-a-porter.com.
Camilla Skovgaard leather cutout sandals.
Giuseppe Zanotti perforated leather ankle boots.
Marc Jacobs suede molded ankle boots.
Lanvin metallic leather sandals.
Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski-embellished sandals.
Brian Atwood Lola purple suede pumps.
Marni suede peep-toe platforms.
Lauren Urstadt perforated fingerless side zip glove, at shoplaurenurstadtny.com.
Halston silk jumpsuit; this and next six at net-a-porter.com.
Azzaro silk-blend jumpsuit.
Hervé Léger metallic gunmetal dress.
Phi paneled silk dress.
Alexander Wang metallic cobweb-knit dress.
Julien Macdonald peak-shouldered wool jersey dress.
Rick Owens strong-shouldered leather jacket.
C Society black lamé draped dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Get futuristic fabulous, darlings!
xoxox,
CC