PennyAnneShoot

I am currently in Adelaide for the weekend and flew down to style and model in the
Penny Anne Campaign / Range Shoot.

Photographer Elisa J Mercurio totally killed it and was so amazing to work with.
This girl is f'ing talented and knows her shit.
Also modeling was the BEYOND STUNNING Laura from Pride Models.
I am in awe of this 100% Mexican goddess. Beautiful inside and out.
Then taking hair and make-up to the next level, we had Becca Kennedy.
Becca got her creative on and used raspberries, cherries and beetroot juice to stain our lips..genius.

The collection is beyond BEAUTIFUL...I couldn't have been more excited to be involved.
The vintage-inspired local designer Danielle Strong has reached a totally new level with this one.
Get excited.
Think flared silky trousers, cropped knits, crotchet maxi dresses, floral crops,
lace loving to the max, sheer florals, 70's bell sleeves...and oh so much more.
In absolute LOVE.

Stay tuned for the Campaign!
All in all it was an incredible day and was the ultimate dream-team to work with.
Fingers crossed I have the opportunity to work with the team on the next collection!

Hope you are all enjoying your weekends.

XXX

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..."

Factory by Erik Hart Dress Giveaway!

Darlings, CC is gleaming with pride to introduce you to American Designer, Artist and Musician Erik Hart and his stellar collection, Factory by Erik Hart. Factory focuses on Hart's aesthetic, an exercise in balancing the tension created between contrasts and duality, the dichotomy of androgyny and femininity, high and low, vulnerability and confidence, restraint and excess. The collection draws from a base of soft tailoring, feminine silhouettes, minimalist sophistication paired with street sensibilites, and a keen eye for contruction and quality. CC hopes you enjoy these Factory by Erik Hart pieces!
At top left: Open Back Dress; this and next three at shopbop.com.
Cowl Neck Racer Back Dress.
Tank Dress with Fringe.
Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Top.
Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Erik Hart have this stunning graphic print Factory dress to give away to one lucky CC reader!
One Week Contest: To enter, simply visit the Factory Collection, select your favorite piece from the Holiday Resort (HR) Collection, and mention it in the comments section of this post.
A winner will be chosen via random.org on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Happy browsing, and good luck!
xoxox,
CC

P.S. You can also shop Factory by Erik Hart online at Saks and Revolve!
P.P.S. Be sure to check out Erik Hart's blog as well!

Paul and Joe

I was in Paris for the holidays and came across the cutest brand called Paul and Joe. The store in the Marais district was really adorable and all of the clothing has the cutest most feminine details. I wanted everthing in the store!

FeelingHipstamaticHappy

Cream Crop Tee - American Apparel
Pants - Vintage, MARKET REVIVAL (from MARKET HQ)
Hat - Vintage, from Vic Bolton Baby
Necklace - Made by me
Photos - myself and Seraina
Bathers - MINKPINK SWIM

Sunnies - American Apparel Vintage Range

Hanging and drinking with my girl and fellow work mate Seraina on my balcony before a party last week.
Seraina is one of the MINKPINK Designers and also designs for a tween lable THE LOST GIRLS.
She is super fun. So much love for that pretty lady - she blogs right HERE too :)

Then hangs with my boy Jakey Gee (Gordon) at Clovelly Beach yesterday.
Was one of the most blissful perfect days weather-wise since I moved here some 8 months ago.
And even better, I am now proudly sporting a tan from it too - thanks Mr Sun!
Also caught up on some major movie marathons I have been meaning to do as well (in my sickness mode).
Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Animal Kingdom. Get Him To The Greek.
LOVED them all.

Hope you all enjoyed your weekends too!

LOVE

XXX

Summer Snow Art Exhibit

Summer Snow is an art exhibit that interprets the SS 2011 woman Marsèll Goccia collection. The art collabortive Nucleo suggests a snowfall out of season. Spraying white polyurethane with a semiautomatic machine Nucleo recreates the effect of random typical snowstorm on the shoes. The show runs Via Paullo 12/A Milan | 23rd September – 15th October. 26 Rue Saint Gilles, 75003, Paris | 30th September – 8th October

Fashion Week Spring 2011 Wrap Up

Here are some of my favorite looks from last weeks Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week.

Pretty prints from Rebecca Taylor.

Keeping it simple - Black and White from Rachel Comey

Pops of orange from Charlotte Ronson.

Ethnic bohemian from Anna Sui.

PennyAnne.X.ElleJPhotography

Breathtaking collaboration by Adelaide born designer

Danielle Strong (Penny Anne) and photographer, Elle J Photography.

Every piece in the Penny Anne collection is always beyond beautiful.

Danielle has such a distinct style to her designs it's no wonder she is moving up fast in the industry.

That combined with her being one of the most down to earth and fun girls I know - makes me love her even more.

Also a hugggge fan of Elle's photography work...I have been lucky enough to see her on a couple

of shoots back when I was in Adelaide and this girl has got it going onnnn!

Sorry it's been a while between posts guys!

Will try to be back on the ball this week promise!

Am pretty all over the twitter though

so if you aren't already following me do so HERE

Hope you all had great weekends :)

LOVE

XXXXX