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Barcelona Awaits

9 June 2009 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

streetstyle, trendy crew, carisa's coworker in nightcap clothing eva

eva in nightcap clothing // image source: trendy crew

If I should ever book a flight to Barcelona on a whim one summer – carry-on slung effortlessly over one shoulder, bags in hand, with a sexy Spaniard accompanying me – then I shall wear this. I have quite the predilection for all things  o f f – t h e  – s h o u l d e r s (as many of you have witnessed). But with ruffles? I swoon! With one end tied in a knot to reveal a bit of a tanned midriff, and paired with loose, jersey-knit balloon pants – the look is altogether quite exotic and carefree. Wavy tousled hair, a leather cross-body bag on one shoulder, and strappy sandals for the day, finished with piles of gold chinas the leather bracelets. Substitute the bag with a clutch, and sandals for a pair of strappy heels for the evening. Je l’adore!

And why my obsession with ruffles? They epitomize femininity as a sophisticated take on a girlish, but polished look. Layered for added dimension or an ethereal, cake-like appearance. The possibilities are endless!

Ruffles

On the hunt for: ruffled, off-the-shoulder tops and dresses, ruffled black bikini

Mmm, and ruffled shoes…

Ruffled Shoes

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Bisous,

La C.

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  1. Mary D says

    9 June 2009 at 6:23 pm

    I have a black dress cut exactly like that sweater. It has seen many a cocktail party. Feminine, but with an air of menace. Love it. ~Mary

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  2. Raquel says

    9 June 2009 at 6:39 pm

    I love Barcelona! was there in march and would mind to come back again now!
    and ruffles with strappy sandals seems like the best way to dress there right now!
    xx

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  3. Katie from ZombieLace says

    9 June 2009 at 7:19 pm

    I love it! She looks so -relaxed- in that outfit, ready to stroll through a street market somewhere exotic. I also want a bathing suit with ruffles :~)

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  4. Kristin says

    9 June 2009 at 7:39 pm

    I am in absolute love with the Louboutin heels. Love them…

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  5. Hannah says

    9 June 2009 at 7:48 pm

    I simply adore ruffles! Today, I wore a hot pink knit top with ruffles and round, pink buttons down the front. 🙂

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  6. Miss G* says

    9 June 2009 at 8:01 pm

    I love ruffles! I have a ruffle liberty skirt, it’s so cute.
    xo.

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  7. michtseng says

    9 June 2009 at 8:21 pm

    ugh, i can’t deny ruffles. you know that. i’m actually wearing some right now. check out Be&D’s kan kan items. and the outfit you featured is sexy and effortless. i love it, but i dunno if i’d ever be able to pull it off.

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    • La Couturier says

      9 June 2009 at 8:29 pm

      michtseng: I’m officially in love with Be&D.

      I swoooooon at their bags!! 🙂

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  8. Tiffany says

    9 June 2009 at 8:41 pm

    i am obsessed with ruffles! great post, love your picks, of course ruffled shoes are the best!

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  9. Keith says

    9 June 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Hello La C. I love that photo. That outfit looks great. I’d love to go to Barcelona. I especially do since watching Vicky Christina Barcelona recently.

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  10. lisa says

    9 June 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Nice! I love the look of big, almost architectural ruffles lately.

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  11. thebaglady says

    9 June 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I love everything you’ve picked out!!

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  12. Bonnie Klyde says

    9 June 2009 at 10:32 pm

    So fantastic! Ruffles are so flamenco! The epitome of summer.
    thanks for the comment my dear!
    -BK

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  13. Cafe Fashionista says

    9 June 2009 at 10:50 pm

    A girls clothes collection is incomplete without a few well-placed ruffles scattered about. And that Catharine Malandrino sweater? Swoon! 🙂

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  14. issa says

    9 June 2009 at 10:59 pm

    ah.. i’ve been in love with all thing ruffles too…

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  15. mayk says

    10 June 2009 at 12:02 am

    ruffled flats!!! ♥

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  16. savvymode says

    10 June 2009 at 12:20 am

    i am so in the ruffle zone with you. : )

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  17. GGShoe says

    10 June 2009 at 1:07 am

    Ruffles are like Barcelona, romantic, sexy, sophisticated, rich…
    I love both!
    enjoy your trip :0)

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  18. stine says

    10 June 2009 at 2:33 am

    she looks stunning
    take a look http://photoinsideout.blogspot.com/

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  19. Belle says

    10 June 2009 at 3:08 am

    Ruffles are divine!! Gorgeous post, I hope you make it to Barcelona on a whim xxx

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  20. Macaron Treat ♥♥ says

    10 June 2009 at 5:38 am

    The Barcelona idea sounds spot on!
    Such beautiful feminine things!
    My school shoes have a ruffle on the top!

    xxx

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  21. Tina {Luphia loves...} says

    10 June 2009 at 5:53 am

    i can never get enough ruffles! 🙂

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  22. Kim says

    10 June 2009 at 6:31 am

    I LOVE ruffles, what a great post!!!!!!
    Btw, thanks for your support with pants/leggings – I’m going to wear it with pride!

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  23. Imelda says

    10 June 2009 at 10:36 am

    That outfit is amazing, really love it!
    and I’m so in love with those ruffled Louboutins!!! Wish I could get my hands on a pair of those!

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  24. Ale. says

    10 June 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Ruffles make me think of summer, too bad we’re in the middle of winter in here!

    xx

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  25. Amanda says

    10 June 2009 at 1:27 pm

    I adore ruffles.

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  26. Meream says

    10 June 2009 at 2:02 pm

    Why’d you cross out the bikini? haha

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    • La Couturier says

      10 June 2009 at 4:14 pm

      Meream: It’s a checklist of things to buy. And I just bought the most adorable black bikini with ruffles! 🙂

      Bisous!

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  27. janettaylor says

    10 June 2009 at 2:05 pm

    One of my favourite fashion is ruffle! So girlish and chic.

    Have a great day, Honey!

    XoXo

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  28. iole says

    10 June 2009 at 2:48 pm

    love ruffles toooooooo
    xoxo
    Iole

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  29. Zepequeña says

    10 June 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Lovely shoes!

    Zepequeña.

    http://www.brocheszepequena.blogspot.com

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  30. Lucy (The Fashion Setter) says

    10 June 2009 at 4:30 pm

    I’d pick the Azzaro dress! =)
    Lucy

    http://thefashionsetter.blogspot.com

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  31. Laur says

    10 June 2009 at 4:32 pm

    I adore all of these clothes! I actually have a pair of ruffled sandals liked the ones you posted, but they’re steve madden. I just love how carefree ruffles are.

    – laur @ neonmango

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  32. dapper kid says

    10 June 2009 at 5:34 pm

    Oh my, she looks absolutely stunning. Love that top, and the fit of those trousers is amazing!! Yum, the ruffled Louboutins are sooo gorgeous.

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  33. hanako66 says

    10 June 2009 at 6:16 pm

    that off the shoulder sweater is so gorgeous!

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  34. Míriam says

    10 June 2009 at 6:56 pm

    You’d totally love BCN. I’ve always lived here, but still, sometimes I surprise myself looking at the buildings and falling a little bit more in love with the city. Maybe I should make a post of the city.. I don’t know lol
    Btw, I absolutely adore the ruffle shirt, if only I know where to find an affordable one…
    xx

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  35. Libby says

    10 June 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Swoon, perfect outfit! Is that you? And I too adore ruffles, use to hate them as a child and now I embrace them!
    XOXOXO
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

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  36. Mimi says

    10 June 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Amazing style, I want those ruffle sandals!

    xo

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  37. Little Bow Prep says

    10 June 2009 at 8:13 pm

    I like the ruffles at the top of blouses and dresses!

    Thanks for commenting on my blog! Would you like to exchange links?

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  38. lenya jones says

    10 June 2009 at 10:12 pm

    Oh how I love ruffles – so girly – so wonderful

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  39. kristine says

    10 June 2009 at 10:46 pm

    i lurrrrve your collages!

    those shoes & that outfit are die-worthy!!

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  40. mary jo says

    11 June 2009 at 2:11 am

    Love ruffles too (I live in a black ruffled tee)! And your picks are great but I’d take the sexy Spaniard too!

    xo

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  41. Brigadeiro says

    11 June 2009 at 6:47 am

    Oh, how I love love love Barcelona! But why wait ’til you go there? Your ‘outfit’ sounds gorgeous, and deserves to be worn now 😉
    xx

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  42. The Man Who Caught Too Many Planes says

    11 June 2009 at 7:30 am

    I love this look on her. Excellent laidback outfit for the sassy times in Barcelona.

    As a matter of fact, when I am back in Europe, Barca is on my #1 city to go to for some serious leisure.

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  43. abdcforever says

    11 June 2009 at 7:35 am

    ruffles r still too girly for my personal style, but i luv these looks anywayy! luv ur collages!

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  44. abdcforever says

    11 June 2009 at 7:36 am

    i havent been here in foreverrrr!

    congrats on 200 (: nd write more stories if u can; i luv em!

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  45. diane says

    11 June 2009 at 8:51 am

    I love that outfit too, but a simple black patent flip-flop would be a better choice with those pants.
    MMMMMM, truffles. What?…….oh, never mind.

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  46. qin says

    11 June 2009 at 9:42 am

    I want the black shoes. They are to die for!

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  47. Dana says

    11 June 2009 at 11:25 am

    Is that you?
    You’re too cute!!

    I love ruffles too!!

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  48. Pen says

    11 June 2009 at 11:51 am

    I WANT TO GO TO SPAIN TOOOO!

    I’m totally in love with ruffles too! LOVE those sexxaayyy Loubs!

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  49. Pen says

    11 June 2009 at 11:51 am

    PS/ To answer you question; I’m from Singapore; but I’m interning at Taipei now:D

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  50. Gisela says

    11 June 2009 at 2:19 pm

    I would never have dared to wear ruffles again but you have made them look sooo chic and updated! The look is perfection, you look so exotic! Bravo!
    xo!
    -Gisela
    http://www.heightsoffashion.typepad.com

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  51. rossovelvet says

    11 June 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Ruffles are perfect to give an edge to summer looks !

    Adorable post, really ! x)

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  52. Candy-forest says

    11 June 2009 at 6:25 pm

    Cute top!=)

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  53. Sasha says

    11 June 2009 at 8:11 pm

    love! she looks so beautiful!

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  54. girljapan says

    11 June 2009 at 10:20 pm

    I hope you’ll forgive me for being late and catching up! I was dealing with some “not woman but GIRL drama” hence my other post with some demented chick… (i’m too to old for that crap) so please forgive my lateness!

    I am on the hunt for those ruffle sandals, it is heating up quick here in Japan and I don’t want to wear stuff shoes all summer! I love your posts!

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  55. Cindy says

    12 June 2009 at 12:18 pm

    a girl can never have too many ruffle pieces 🙂
    I love that ruffle sandals! They’re so incredibly cute!

    xCindy

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  56. Kristin says

    12 June 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I am so with you on both off the shoulder and ruffle little numbers. Femininely delicious!

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  57. Charlotte says

    13 June 2009 at 1:08 pm

    I adore those ruffled shoes!

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  58. budget chic says

    16 June 2009 at 5:49 pm

    I’m all about the ruffles this summer. Especially the 70’s revived look.

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  59. mademoiselle chic says

    26 June 2009 at 11:42 pm

    I love her outfit! super sexy 🙂

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