Harlequin Romance

Diamonds are in demand, darlings!

First photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Carla.
Chanel pre-fall, via style.com
Marni; this and next via nymag.com
Ports 1961
This image from topshop.com. How cute are those tap pants?
Beyond the Valley Diamond top, at pixiemarket.com.
Deal of the Day 1: Diamond pattern top, $17.80 at forever21.com.
Tee close-up courtesy street-inspiration.blogspot.com.
Phamous sequin dress. Visit pixiemarket.com.
Sass & Bide Colour Me tank dress, on sale at net-a-porter.com.
Lipsy layered skirt prom dress, at asos.com.
Hayden Harnett Beatrice satchel. Visit haydenharnett.com.
Miu Miu clutch, on sale for $259 at barneys.com.
Deal of the Day 2: ASOS clutch, $28.80 at asos.com
Last look: Zimmermann Emmeline triangle bikini, at net-a-porter.com. How fab!

Begin a harlequin romance!

xoxox,

CC

Argylicious!

Argyle is making a serious comeback! Once purely the domain of preppy socks and grandfatherly sweaters, the diamond pattern has crept onto dresses, shoes, even handbags! Runway photos courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
Left: D&G Fall 2008; right: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009

Sass and Bide, courtesy nymag.com
Twinkle, via nymag.com
Marni - CC adores this skirt and the clever combination of patterns!
Moschino, via nytimes.com
Balmain

Topshop.com editorial... Talk about harlequin romance!
The argyle knit is one of fall’s essentials!
Vogue Paris cover, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Vain and Vapid.
At right: Fellow Fashionista The Clothes Horse wearing the trend – so chic!

Gucci
See by Chloé argyle cardigan, at Neiman Marcus
Forever 21 has some adorable, affordable options, like this belted sweater tank and v-neck, both at forever21.com.
YMC shrunken cardi with open knit argyle pattern, at gargyle.com.
ARGLYLE FROCKS

At right:
Abaeté Darcy sweater dress, at Bloomingdales.com
French Connection Million Dollars beaded hem dress – so cute!
Argyle turtleneck sweaterdress, at victoriassecret.com
See by Chloé beaded puff sleeve dress, at net-a-porter.com
Fred Perry fine knitted dress, at asos.com
Plenty by Tracy Reese Smock Frock dress, at Nordstrom
ACCESSORIES
Xhiliration extra long skinny sash scarf, at Target
Haute hosiery from frankbeecostume.com
Hue argyle sweater tights, at nordstom.com
Nordstrom over-the-knee socks
Victoria’s Secret Pink argyle socks
Argyle Plaid rain boot, $24.99 at target.com! (And if you adore Wellies, be sure to check out CC's post from yesterday!)
Patsy platform at forever21.com
Hale Bob argyle slide, at victoriassecret.com
Miu Miu diamond leather bag, at net-a-porter.com
L.A.M.B. Edinburgh Clydebank Tote, at shopbop.com
MENSWEAR
Ballantyne cashmere sweater, at bluefly.com - CC likes the unexpected color combo of this one!
Love Moschino v-neck, at revolveclothing.com
David Donahue cuff links, at Nordstrom.com (we will SO borrow these!)
Tell CC, darlings: do you have any argyle in your wardrobe or on your “must-haves” list?