your debutante ([info]hannahkarina) wrote in [info]blackcigarette,
@ 2008-01-21 22:42:00
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The Charlotte "Chuck" Charles Style Guide: Part 1


Since premiering in the Autumn of 2007, Pushing Daisies has won its way into the hearts of tv viewers everywhere for being something individual for once, conjuring up comparisons to Amelie and the films of Tim Burton, it's a quirky romp into a magical world of romance and well, pies.

Anna Friel stars as Charlotte "Chuck" Charles who, in my opinion, is one of the best dressed gals to hit tv since Mary Tyler Moore (heck yes, I said MTM). And since the Writer's Strike has been depriving me of my PD, I decided to put this "get the look" guide together. Here we go . . .











X-posted to quite a few places. I'll be working on Parts 2 and 3 later, but for now I must sleep.



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[info]brokenbones0
2008-01-22 05:42 am UTC (link)
oh! this is amazing! the writers strike is not letting me get my ned/chuck fix.
but i won't lie - i absolutely love her hair.

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[info]liquidevil
2008-01-22 06:23 am UTC (link)
lovely! i would die for chuck's wardrobe. looking forward to parts 2 & 3!

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[info]wasahitinsweden
2008-01-22 06:29 am UTC (link)
maybe i'm the only one so amused by how pro this looks, haha, but it's sweet!

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[info]asaresquares
2008-01-22 06:29 am UTC (link)
Best. Post. Ever.

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[info]pachyderms
2008-01-22 06:32 am UTC (link)
i love her

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[info]nicolettesara
2008-01-22 06:36 am UTC (link)
This post is cute I want to hug it. I've only seen a few episodes of Pushing Daisies, but I love the vibrant colors in the photography and art direction.

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[info]venus_bacchus
2008-01-22 07:24 am UTC (link)
aww i want to hug YOU. did you ever get my phone number? i wish you woulda called. do you get really busy and not go online much when you're here? that would explain our lack of communicating while you're here. and our lack of planning.
when you met wandie were you nervous? or joahina? i will be nervous to meet you! i have no idea what you think of me but whatever it is i will be like i hope this girl is cool. :)

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[info]nicolettesara
2008-01-22 07:31 am UTC (link)
You're so funny. I get insanely busy whenever I'm in LA and tend not to spend much time at home, and even less time is spent online. I never really get nervous in social situations. We'll hang out soon; I'm pretty confident about that one, and I'm definitely confident that we'll get along, too!

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[info]venus_bacchus
2008-01-22 07:42 am UTC (link)
i always say i'll be nervous because i always am like right up until the meeting but then once we're together in the same room breathing the same nasty air i'm fine and its like the sanest situation you can imagine. im really down to earth (so i hear)
im glad you are too. jealous (but glad for you) that you dont get anxiety attacks beforehand, though. in ny i was so much braver/saner.

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[info]spellotaped
2008-01-22 06:51 am UTC (link)
this is definitely going in my memories.

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[info]youampersandme
2008-01-22 07:11 am UTC (link)
Am I the only one who thinks every thing about this show is just awful? Including the clothing?

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[info]venus_bacchus
2008-01-22 07:20 am UTC (link)
i've never seen the show, but judging from the photos of this "chuck" person, i think the style is really costume-y and looks dated. like a period piece, but without anything fresh to revive it. am i wrong? im just going by these photos of the character.

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[info]youampersandme
2008-01-22 07:25 am UTC (link)
to be fair, I'm rather critical but I watched an entire episode of this show wanting to like it. It's obnoxious, badly acted, etc etc. and her clothing is so incredibly gimmicky! the wardrobe is overly stylized and cutesy and almost as obnoxious as the dialog of the show.

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[info]venus_bacchus
2008-01-22 07:29 am UTC (link)
i can already tell what you mean. i think the original poster gets an A for effort and if i were into the characters style id love this post but yes, i do agree that the wardrobe looks gimmicky and over done.

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[info]timbre
2008-01-22 12:17 pm UTC (link)
The point of Chuck's wardrobe is that she's trying to conceal her identity because she's supposed to be dead.

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[info]hannahkarina
2008-01-22 08:42 pm UTC (link)
And everything is very vintage and kind of throwback-y, because it's a throwback to old romance. And Chuck lived a life of seclusion with her aunts before she died, kind of living in a time warp in a very retro house full of antiques so she was never really "modern".
If you think it's costumey or cheesy (to the OP), whatever, that's cool. But I love the show, I love how she dresses, and I know a lot of other people who do.

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[info]winniewang
2008-01-23 05:40 am UTC (link)
I completely agree. It was a nice concept and I looked forward to it during its season premiere, but I can't endear myself to it. Its something to watch if there's nothing else on, but other than that, its rather dull and there's nothing "quirky" or "unique" about it.

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[info]popartpistol
2008-01-22 08:59 am UTC (link)
It's got some very 1950's vibes to it, there's a definate mixture of old and new. For example, on the streets there are a large amount of classic cars with new VW bubbles mixed in.
The show itself is quite camp and costumey, it's brilliant and adorable though. Although, obviously, each to their own!

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[info]ballrooms
2008-01-22 01:49 pm UTC (link)
I've never seen the show but I don't like the clothing at all.

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[info]thedramadiaries
2008-01-22 07:16 am UTC (link)
this is such a fab guide - i'm sure it took a lot of effort. Thanks! =)

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[info]darkest_
2008-01-22 08:36 am UTC (link)
Definitely one of the most stylish ladies on television ever.

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[info]manateematinee
2008-01-22 09:35 am UTC (link)
I wasn't even aware of this show's existence, but it looks just lovely.

p.s might i add that you look just like her?

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[info]_____leira
2008-01-22 11:12 am UTC (link)
this is fantastic. thank you for doing this!
i love chuck's style. i am not sure i would wear it, but it is nice to know these things for dressing up, i suppose :)
it's too bad the show's stories are getting a bit boring :( i really loved the first five episodes or so, though.

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[info]southseas
2008-01-22 02:22 pm UTC (link)
this is so great! thank you for posting this!

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[info]gramophonemusic
2008-01-22 04:02 pm UTC (link)
I like the show, but Chuck's style has always bothered me-- she look an annoying college girl.

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[info]madtownbill
2008-01-23 02:45 am UTC (link)
I wish the annoying college girls at my school wore things like this, instead if Nike shorts and sorority t-shirts.

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[info]gramophonemusic
2008-01-23 05:04 am UTC (link)
Oh there are definitely those, but I just think of those girls as extraneous visual trash. I'm thinking about the girls who wear head to toe vintage thinking it makes them look super styling, rather than simply costume-y.

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[info]gimmegimmick
2008-01-23 04:56 am UTC (link)
Uhhh. Annoying college girls wear Uggs and annoying college sweatshirts and unnecessary words on their bottoms!

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[info]latopi
2008-01-22 05:10 pm UTC (link)
Love this! Thanks!

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[info]1314
2008-01-22 07:44 pm UTC (link)
I love these features.
Btw, are GoJane shoes okay quality for their cost?

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[info]thelastpauline
2008-01-23 12:56 am UTC (link)
for the cost they're just fine -- it's just like getting shoes from Forever21 or wherever. they don't exactly stand the test of time (they tend to be made of cheap materials -- fake "patent leather" that peels in time, the rubber "feet" on the end of the heels often pop off), but for the price they're decent I think. I have several pairs that have lasted me a couple years.

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[info]bitterstar_x
2008-01-22 08:10 pm UTC (link)
never seen the show, but i like your post!

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[info]thisglasnost
2008-01-22 08:42 pm UTC (link)
Never seen the show but i am a big fan of accessories and i love some of the ones you've posted.

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[info]lazyantibodies
2008-01-22 10:14 pm UTC (link)
I'm adding this to my memories. I have seen ads for this show and boy, it looks like something worth watching. I gotta check it out.

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[info]mistyhills
2008-01-22 10:20 pm UTC (link)
Love this post, and thanks so much for doing it. It must have taken a long time, and it looks just like something out of InStyle. Kudos to you. And thanks for all the links. I habitually shop urbn for these types of items, but I can already tell I love GoJane, Welovecolors, and Ballyhoovintage! Yay!

Ps. Check out the cute Christmas icon I got from seasonal icons:


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[info]madtownbill
2008-01-23 02:47 am UTC (link)
Aw, how I miss the pie maker. Chuck is totally adorable, thanks for the post. And I have the yellow classes from UO! They make me feel a bit glam...

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[info]jetsetxheart
2008-01-23 03:28 am UTC (link)
i love chuck her outfits are always to die for

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[info]catori_inteus
2008-01-23 04:16 pm UTC (link)
Yes! I love this show so much, and I love Chuck's style. She makes me want to wear old-school dresses so badly. But none I can find fit me the way her wardrobe fits her.

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