Saturday, July 5, 2008

Cute as a Button!

The button has returned to its roots, shifting from mere fastener to pure adornment! Did you know that the button was originally used as an ornamentation for belts and other garb in the Bronze Age? It didn't became a necessary fastener until the thirteenth century! For more on the history of the button, go to http://www.cultureschlockonline.com/
On the runways, buttons were big, as at Sita Murt, where a large covered button decorated a simple leather a-line frock. Photo at top right via Spanish Vogue. Visit http://www.vogue.es/.
At other shows, fasteners were more traditional, but still quite decorative, as with the gold military-style buttons at Moschino. Photo at left courtesy style.com.
CC is a huge fan of the button-laden skirt, such as this Alice McCall Cinderella and Prince Charming high waist black pencil with blown ruffles and silver buttons. Go to gargyle.com.
CC also appreciates the edginess of Schiap's button-adorned multi-fold skirt (above), at letrainbleu.com.
Or, less busy and far brighter, try Aysha Mahal’s high-waisted double button stunner, available at switchboutique.com. And YES, yellow is staying around for fall, fear not!
Simple and stunning, this Versace tab front sheath dress will be sure to impress, either at the office or at a cocktail soiree. Go to neimanmarcus.com.

Speaking of Versace, this double breasted salmon-hued coat is now 75% off at eLuxury.com!


Alluringly bod-conscious but conservative enough for work, this Alexander McQueen button detail dress is a keeper! Visit Net-a-Porter.com.
Channel a retro flight attendant vibe with this Fendi bib front mini dress, also at net-a-porter. CC would totally wear this stone-hued frock with a pair of knee high flat boots!!






For a more scandalous take on the button-adorned frock, rock this Bellanina silver button strapless mini dress. Visit asos.com to buy.
If you’d rather button-ize your accessories, you will be delighted to pull on these Chanel leather over-the-knee boots. The two-tone palette and rounded toe keep these thigh-high stunners from reeking of “Pretty Woman”. Photo via style.com.





CC is loving these Christian Louboutin C'est Moi fuchsia shoe boots as well. Purchase at net-a-porter.com.
Simple and elegant, this Barneys New York wrap button clutch is the perfect approach to the trend. Visit barneys.com.
Get buttoned up, darlings!

20 comments:

Sharon S said...

The alice mccall skirt is really gorgeous!!

Bloc de Moda said...

Los botones como punto de referencia!!

saludos,
Lorena

starbrained said...

ooh i love that coat! and i want that black skirt and the fushcia shoes!
thanks for the comment, btw

Fabianna (H.Finn Jewelry) said...

I adore the Alice McCall skirt - it is so modern while having the most fierce hint of raggedness. I love your blog! Would you like to trade links?

Jadore-Fashion said...

thx for the comment on my blog. love ur blog, i want that fushcia shoes and black skirt. hw can i link u?

FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com said...

Love it ALL :)

Esp the button detailing going up the side w/ ruffles

Am gonna link this

TINA said...

I love that Sita Murt frock!
And yes, I do love buttont, very much! The Versace dress was adorable as well.
And buttons on ankle boots? Too cute.

STYLE DU MONDE said...

Cool post. Every time I visit your blog I learn something new. Big thanks for that. xx

Debbie Shiamay said...

I just love reading ur blog post. Its filled with amazing pictures. Have linked u in my blogroll ;)

Alex said...

I really love your blog! And I would absolutely love to trade links with you!?

Andrea Martínez Maugard said...

So these is great inspiration for me, I love to make my own clothes and I do love specially these kind of buttoned pieces

Syed said...

In my books big buttons will always be cute, especially on coats, I love em!!

ivoreece said...

Sweet outfits! I like big buttons at the moment so much :)

Unknown said...

Oh I love the high waist pencil skirts =)

Fastidious Babe said...

i LOVE the Mccall skirt! i am going to hit the stores in search for my buttoned up item du mois! xx

great finds babe!

Ella Gregory said...

It is amazing how a button can istantly bring something from nice to fabulous!

alex said...

i like the Versace's coat, but i must have the white mini dress jeje. Your posts are always very inspirative.

Seeker said...

You're so right, buttons can be a great detail.
Thanks for remembering that ;)

xx

Elizabeth said...

Those picks are all superb. I really love the first dress, and the pink one.

♥ Marta ♥ said...

I love buttons especially on high waisted skirts and blazers ... awesome post :)