In the Hood!

That’s right, darlings, H is for Hood!

Photo inspirations:
Above: a recent Benetton ad - CC just couldn’t resist posting, particularly since the silk scarf look was utilized at D&G!


At left:
Isabella Blow in her final portrait
April 2007 photo for Vanity Fair by Tim Walker
On the runways, hoods were essential, on everything from coats to cardis, in fabrics ranging from fur to silk to lambswool to leather.

Photos courtesy style.com.
Exceptions noted.

At right:
Alexander McQueen
Chanel Iman at Stella McCartney - Hello, gorgeous!
Carolina Pantoliano at Miu Miu (a tad Spamalot, no?)
Abaete . . .
a hooded dress?
Why, yes?
D&G huge hulking hood (vs.)
D&G demure silk scarf wrap
Wild and wooly at Emilio Pucci
Angular and goth at Gareth Pugh, courtesy nymag.com
Feathered and fabulous at Giles - CC loves how the substantial hood balances out the cropped jacket!
Animal instinct at Jean Paul Gaultier;
this image via nymag.com
The huge hooded Army jacket at Jean Paul Gaultier
The lovely Lily Donaldson framed in fur at Fendi
Bejeweled elegance at Louis Vuitton
Eskimode at Louise Goldin
A beautiful hooded capelet at Issey Miyake, via elle.com
Hood and sleeves are joined at Zucca;
this photo and next courtesy Paris Vogue
Robert Normand patterned hood detail
Angelic winter white at Marc Jacobs
Little red riding hood at Peter Pilotto
The best and easiest way to wear a hood (other than on your sweatshirt – a tiresome look that CC will refrain from picturing here):
On a fab fall topper!
Above: Marc New York chocolate faux shearling hooded coat, on sale for just $199 at bluefly.com.
At right:
Alloy's hooded wool peacoat - it comes in 7 colors, and the price is right at $109!
CC really adores this substantial Stella McCartney tweed duffle coat.
It even has a detachable hood! Visit net-a-porter.com
Hooded sweaters:
Prada hooded fur sweater, at Bergdorf Goodman
Matthew Williamson tomato-hued cashmere sweater dress; half off at net-a-porter.com
Guess Deanna royal blue hoodie – this one is unique because of the silky lining, short sleeves and ribbed bodice.

Above: Karen Zambos Vintage Couture long jersey dress, at shopbop.com.
CC loves the idea of a hooded frock!
At right:
La Rok Weekend hooded jacket (a step up from the "cas" hoody).
Go to pinkmascara.com
Rag & Bone hooded cape, at bergdorfgoodman.com - incredibly chic and versatile - CC highly recommends a cape(let) for autumn!
See by Chloe hooded scarf, at shopbop.com
ASOS all-in-one sweat jumpsuit with hood – adorable and comfy!

What better way to lounge??

CC saves her fave pick for last: a sophisticated and practical, yet unique, Vera Wang hooded tailcoat cardigan. A sumptuous and snazzy way to layer your look this autumn!
Go to net-a-porter.com.

That’s what’s good in the ‘hood, darlings!

How will YOU be wearing the trend?

Late addition:

From the stylist and fabulous Anthea of

http://clotheslinefinds.blogspot.com/, a beautiful hooded design by Evan Biddell, winner of Project Runway Canada!

Thanks, Anthea!

CC loves learning about up and coming talent from her Fellow Fashionstas!

What the Hef?

Yes, in addition to exposing his lifestyle to the masses with the wildly success-ful Girls Next Door (photo at left via starpulse.com),
Mr. Hefner has started marketing his image with a line of mens shoes.

See more at http://www.333footwear.com/333_hugh_navy.html
Hef's signature style was represented on both the Resort and Fall runways:

At left:

Hermes

Tuleh

Tuleh

Joanna Mastroianni

Roberto Cavalli Resort

Badgley Mischka Resort
Allegra Hicks Resort

Photography credits: Fall runway pictures courtesy nymag.com. Resort photos via style.com.

CC thinks Hef was onto something when he decided to host parties wearing a silk robe... though she would advocate swapping the slippers for stilettos!

Lounge in luxurious style or play hostess in these sumptuous kimonos, all available at net-a-porter.com.

Emilio Pucci Sundial georgette gown

Paul & Joe Grabuje silk dress

Matthew Williamson Kandi beaded kimono dress

Temperley London Starlight Evita silk kaftan

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The timing of this Hef Style phenomenon couldn't be better, since the lovely Anna Faris (lounging poolside in July's Vanity Fair) will soon be appearing in The House Bunny.

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So, will you be seeing this film or wearing a kimono anytime soon? CC hefinitely will!

Gonna go BACK in time!

CoutureCarrie is loving backless dresses, and lucky for us, all three of these beauties are currently on sale at Neiman Marcus! Counterclockwise from top, Marc Jacobs chiffon-sleeve silk wrap dress; Rachel Roy jeweled cutout dress (do I detect some side-boob?); Valentino Roma bow-back dress.