CC Loves...

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now, darlings!
This diViene ring, at diviene.com. Absolutely stunning, in yellow gold with CC's birthstone, blue topaz, and diamond baguettes. CC is smitten! Such a fabulous site for discount fine jewelry, with fast free shipping and gorgeous packaging! CC highly recommends diViene, darlings!
These Pretty-in-Lace ankle socks, at socktheory.com.
These Jamestown canvas peep-toe ankle boots, at jcrew.com.
These Raphael Young Habaki resin and suede peep-toe pumps, at net-a-porter.com.
This Susan Shaw filigree gold necklace, at Soho Accessories. Darlings, CC offers free standard shipping in the U.S. and a 15% off discount on all regularly priced merchandise for CC readers with code couture15!
This crystal orchid necklace, at jcrew.com.
These Kill City moto jeans, at shopbop.com.
This Factory by Erik Hart slouchy pant, at atriumnyc.com.
This Sass & Bide The Search long dress, at shopbop.com.
What are you currently smitten with?
xoxox,
CC

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CC Loves… & FashionFlirts.com Giveaway!

CC’s 3 Year Blogiversary Bonanza Week continues!
First things first: the winner of CC’s $100 BareNecessities.com Giveaway is the lovely tjalaine of Haute Lunch ~ congrats, and happy shopping!
Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now, darlings!
These Peter Breese lithographs. Please visit peterbreese.com.
This DKNY mirror-embroidered georgette dress, at net-a-porter.com.
This Rachel Pally Lyndon dress, at shopbop.com.
This Miu Miu polka-dot canvas clutch, at net-a-porter.com.
This Juliet & Company necklace, at shopbop.com.
These violet crystal earrings from Going Dancing. So delicate and lovely! Visit goingdancing.com.au for more fabulous body jewelry! Darlings, Going Dancing is located in Australia but offers free shipping worldwide with no minimum order! In addition, Going Dancing is offering CC readers an exclusive 20% discount! Simply use the promo code "couturecarrie" at checkout! Happy shopping!
FashionFlirts.com, a gorgeous new site full of wonderful gifts for you and your fellow fashionistas!
Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Fashion Flirts have one of these wonderful Wild Child gift sets to give away to a lucky CC reader. This amazing gift set includes: a multi-row necklace, drop earrings, a stretch bracelet, a leopard print clutch, a leopard print scarf, a keepsake box, and a personalized gift tag. This prize is valued at $89.95! One Week Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post. For extra entries, “like” FashionFlirts.com on Facebook and/or follow @fashionflirts on Twitter and tell CC you have done so in a separate comment. U.S. Residents only on this one, darlings (but not to worry if you are an international fellow fashionista ~ there are two other CC giveaways going on right now that you can enter - just scroll down!).
Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

CC’s 3 Year Blogiversary & We Love Colors Tights Giveaways!

Darlings, CC is delighted to be celebrating her 3 year blogiversary! CC is so grateful to all of her fellow fashionistas ~ this has been the most fabulous three years of CC’s life, in great part due to the tremendous outpouring of support from all CC’s readers and followers in our wonderful blogosphere. CC also wants to give a big thank you to all of her sponsors!
Check out this blast from the past, darlings ~ CC’s very first post!
And now, the first in a slew of giveaways during CC’s Blogiversary Bonanza Week!
CC and WeLoveColors.com have three pairs of gorgeous tights to give away ~ 2 winners will be selected! The First Prize Winner will get to select two lovely pairs of tights from welovecolors.com, and the Second Prize Winner will get to select one wonderful pair. Winners will be able to choose from either microfiber tights or Nylon/Lycra plus size tights.
Five Day Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post. For extra entries, become a fan of We Love Colors on Facebook and/or follow We Love Colors on Twitter and tell CC which options you have chosen in separate comments on this post.
Good luck, darlings, and thank you again for being Couture Carrie readers!
xoxox,
CC

Beautiful Bikinis

Darlings, CC is off to the Florida Keys for 5 days of fun in the sun with GP! CC will still be posting, but comments on your lovely blogs may be a tad sparse...

All bikinis at victoriassecret.com.

Tag Time!

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC's Runway Rundown Bohemia Design Boot Giveaway is the lovely Ashley of Jinx! And the winner of CC's Chickdowntown.com Missoni Scarf Giveaway is the fabulous Erika of Cafe Fashionista ~ congrats to you both!

CC was recently tagged by the lovely Tamera of Tamera's Take with the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you, darling! Here goes:

Rules

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Answer 10 questions.

4. Pass it along to 7 blogs you've recently discovered and enjoy.

5. Leave your recipients a note, telling them about the award.

7 Things about CC:

1. I am a yoga and Pilates instructor.

2. I am the eldest of five siblings.

3. My feet are size 11.

4. I was a lawyer and a teacher before becoming a blogger.

5. My favorite city is New York; I lived there for six years.

6. I'm addicted to Starbucks quadruple lattes.

7. My record in Scrabble is 434 points.

1. Why did you create this blog?

Couture Carrie began as a logical extension of my own personal style and trendspotting sketchbook. About three years ago, I decided to start sharing my ideas with my Fellow Fashionistas in the blogosphere.

2. What kind of blogs do you follow?

I read primarily fashion blogs, but I also follow a few foodie and architectural sites.

3. Favorite makeup brand?

NARS

4. Favorite clothing brand?

La Petite Salope (now called La Petite S*****)

5. Your indispensable makeup product?

Perricone No Foundation Foundation

6. Favorite color?

Purple

7. Favorite perfume?

Hanae Mori

8. Favorite film?

Elf

9. What country would you like to visit and why?

I would love to go back to Italy someday and visit Milan... it is the one city I skipped on my last trip and I am quite remiss!

10. Would you rather forget to put mascara on one eye or forget blush on one side of your face?

The former, I guess...

7 Blogs CC loves:

Fashion Snag

Cafe Fashionista

O'Style

Gorgeous Glam

Delight by Design

Fashion Lolita

Fashion Moment

Congrats, darlings, and have fun doing this tag!

xoxox,

CC

P.S. Please check out CC's guest post on Fashion Court ~ "If I had a Black Card..."

CC Loves… & eBay Gift Card Giveaway!

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now, darlings!
Love Vintage, 42 Bridge Street, East Windsor, CT ~ a fabulous one-of-a-kind vintage shop owned by CC’s gal pal Nina Gentle. Email hartfordvintage@yahoo.com for info.!
Tees by Tina. So comfy and perfectly fitted… hip-length, and in a gorgeous array of colors!

This vest, available at Atrium.
This Marni Swarovski crystal-embellished flower brooch, at net-a-porter.com.
These Versace platforms, at net-a-porter.com ~ 7 inch heels!
These Jean-Michel Cazabat booties, at shopbop.com.
This Ann Taylor fringe dress. Thanks, Petra darling!
Upscale Jeans. Visit upscalejeans.com.
Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Upscale Jeans are teaming up to offer one lucky CC reader a $50 eBay Gift Card! Five Day Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post! Winner to be chosen via random.org on January 10, 2011.
Good luck, darlings!
What are you currently smitten with?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves…

Here’s what CC is loving right now, darlings!
This Bluebeard’s Revenge luxury shaving cream. CC has borrowed this one from the boys, darlings, and she couldn’t be happier! Treat yourself by shopping here.
This J. Crew superskinny glitter belt. Just $24.50 at jcrew.com!

MyJewelryBox.com's jewelry.
This Haute Hippie Royal Spots fur collar with chains, at shopbop.com.
This Madison Marcus plume asymmetrical dress, at shopbop.com.
What are you currently smitten with?
xoxox,
CC

8 Things

CC was recently tagged by the lovely Jennifer Fabulous of I Know, Right? to list 8 Things CC Couldn't Live Without:
1) Starbucks quadruple lattes.
2) My iPhone.
3) Platform booties. Camilla Skovgaard heart cutout ankle booties, at shopbop.com.
4) Yoga.
5) Grey Goose martinis with lots of olives.
6) Mad Men.
7) Scrabble.
8) Couture, of course! Christian Dior Fall 2010 Couture pictured via style.com.
CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas to do this one! What are the 8 things YOU can't live without?
xoxox,
CC