Shiny, Happy Dresses

Darlings, metallics are all the rage for Fall 2010. These shiny dresses are sure to delight all you magpies!
Runway images via style.com except where noted.
Blugirl, via nymag.com
Carolina Herrera
Chris Benz
Christian Siriano, via nymag.com
Devi Kroell
Gianfranco Ferre
Hervé Léger by Max Azria
Jen Kao
Keith Lissner, via nymag.com

Lela Rose

Luca Luca
Luisa Beccaria
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marco de Vicenzo
Matthew Williamson
MaxMara
Paris 68
Ports 1961
Rachel Roy
Salvatore Ferragamo
Sophia Kokosalaki
Tadashi Shoji, via nymag.com
Threeasfour
Twenty8Twelve
Versace
VPL

Erin Wasson X RVCA Soul Clapping dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
IRO Ivli dress.
Matthew Williamson corseted metallic-weave dress; this and next ten at net-a-porter.com.
Tibi metallic linen gown.
One Vintage Nadia halter dress.
Milly cotton-blend gauze dress.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label foil-print jersey dress.
Halston metallic-jersey tiered jumpsuit.
Milly backless jacquard dress.
Tibi floral brocade dress.
Hervé Léger metallic bandage dress.
Lela Rose metallic tweed dress.
Roksanda Ilincic ruffled lamé one-shoulder dress.
Are you ready to shine on, darling?
xoxox,
CC

Jacquard Joy

From micro minis to full length gowns, designers are positively jolly about jacquard, characterized by intricate woven patterns often produced on a jacquard loom.
Andrew Gn; runway photos via nymag.com except where noted
Anna Sui
Christian Dior
D&G
John Rocha
Jonathan Saunders, via style.com
Marc Jacobs
Matthew Williamson
Phillip Lim
Roksanda Ilincic
Vivienne Westwood Red Label, via style.com
Zac Posen

Strapless stretch jacquard corset, at fredericks.com.
Pleasure State satin jacquard lingerie, at asos.com.
Splurge: Emanuel Ungaro lamé jacquard puffball skirt, at net-a-porter.com.
Steal: Rare metallic jacquard lantern skirt, at asos.com.
Chloé A-line jacquard skirt, at theOutnet.com.
Chloé Butterfly jacquard silk pants, at net-a-porter.com.
Blooming Jacquard Cardigan; this and next at anthropologie.com.
Jacquard sweater tank.
Balenciaga jacquard polo neck, at brownsfashion.com.
D&G metallic jacquard top, at theOutnet.com.
American Retro jacquard jacket, at asos.com.
Burberry printed jacquard trench, at net-a-porter.com.
Burberry Prorsum metallic opera coat; this and next at theOutnet.com.
Alexander Mc Queen jacquard flower jacket.
Burberry Prorsum silk-blend jacquard dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com..
See by Chloé animal-print jacquard dress.
Water & Roses dress, at anthropologie.com.
Michael Michael Kors metallic jacquard dress, at michaelkors.com.
Unique Boutique jacquard dress; this and next at asos.com.
McQ red jacquard bustier dress.
Tibi Hibiscus jacquard dress, at chickdowntown.com.
Paul & Joe multicolored metallic jacquard pinafore dress, at theOutnet.com.
Asos red jacquard Pashmina ~ CC loves!
How will you be wearing jacquard this fall, darlings?
xoxox,
CC