Strap Happy

Exquisite detailing and cleverly oriented straps bring a smile to CC’s face; how about you, my Fellow Fashionistas? Whether asymmetric or bejeweled, straps are taking center stage for Spring/Summer 2009!
At left: Claudia Schiffer; photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Myriam of My Miji. Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Chanel
Christian Dior
Matthew Williamson beaded strap details – divine!
Colette Dinnigan
Hermés
Maybe it's just the arresting gaze of model Viktoriya Sasonkina, but CC thinks this strap is quite lovely, too!
Jenny Packham’s sorbet hues, via nymag.com
Versace
Louis Vuitton
Marchesa Resort
Rue du Mail
In the shops:
Ranna Gill jeweled halter dress, at intermixonline.com.
Marchesa one-shoulder dress; this and next 5 at net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Gilbert mini dress
Christain Lacroix linen embroidered sleeve dress
Catherine Malandrino beaded halter dress
Christian Lacroix puff dress
Day Birger et Mikkelsen silk bead-embellished tank dress
Elizabeth and James Heirloom jersey tee with detachable bead and rhinestone chain, at shopbop.com.
Marc Bouwer asymmetric dress, at Bergdorf Goodman
Rory Beca blouse at pinkmascara.com
Clements Ribeiro fringe cashmere tank, at net-a-porter.com.
Last look: Ted Baker beaded top, on sale at asos.com.