Christian Dior Couture Beauty

Detail images via style.com.

Smokey Eyes

Darlings, CC rarely posts about beauty and makeup, but she had to make an exception for the smokey eye... CC's BF GP is positively obsessed with this look, so CC is making every effort to duplicate it. What do you think of the smokey eye?

All images via Google.

xoxox,

CC

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..."

Apothica Makeup $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

Stila Cosmetics Travel Palette; this and next two at apothica.com.
Clinique Color Surge Butter Shine Lipstick.
La Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream.
Fabulous news, darlings! CC sponsor Apothica and CC are teaming up to give one lucky Couture Carrie reader a $75 Gift Certificate to Apothica.com! Apothica carries tons of makeup including Vincent Longo, Clinique, La Mer, Stila and more! Two Week Contest: To enter, just follow the guidelines below.
Giveaway Entry Possibilities:
- One entry for becoming a fan of Apothica on FaceBook
- One entry for following Apothica on Twitter
- Two entries to retweet or tweet about this giveaway
- Two entries to leave a comment about Apothica in the comments section of this post
- Two entries for opting-in for the Apothica Newsletter (found at the bottom of the website)
- Seven entries for a blog post with a link directed to Apothica (must have a minimum of 100 words and use an anchor text and link to the Apothica page)

Just tell CC which option(s) you chose in the comments section of this post. Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Ravishing Red Dresses & Yak Pak Giveaway!

A scarlet frock is essential for SS ’10, darlings… Buy one now and wear it with tights!
Badgley Mischka; runway photos via nymag.com ~ all Spring 2010 except where noted.
Blugirl
Bottega Veneta
Doo.Ri
Elie Saab
Guy Laroche
J. Mendel pre-fall
Jaeger London
Jason Wu
John Galliano
L.A.M.B.
Lanvin
Mark Fast
Michael Kors pre-fall
Paul Smith
Ports 1961
Reem Acra pre-fall, via style.com
Roland Mouret
Tibi
Twinkle
Victoria Beckham ~ CC adores!
Notte by Marchesa Plisse taffeta dress; this and next eight at net-a-porter.com.
Bottega Veneta pleated strapless dress.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania New Drape jersey dress.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Alex wool and cashmere blend dress.
Valentino asymmetric mini dress.
Vionnet V-back draped silk dress.
RM by Roland Mouret Hera crepe-jersey dress.
Lela Rose cotton-faille pencil dress.
Herve Leger strapless bandage dress.
Torn by Ronny Kobo Martine low back dress; this and next two at shopbop.com.
Grace Sun Grecian dress.
Alice + Olivia Andrea bustier dress.
Asos folded neck Ponti dress; this and next at asos.com.
Mango seamed pencil dress.
Ralph Lauren Black Label silk dress; this and next at farfetch.com.
Gucci wrap tie dress.

And don’t forget your Christopher Drummond Red Gloss, darlings! So fabulous!
Are your red-y, darlings?

Speaking of Valentine's Day-inspired looks, how cute is this Yak Pak heart pattern Cosmo Case?
Fabulous news, darlings! CC has two of these adorable little cosmetics cases to give away to two lucky CC readers! U.S. Residents only on this one. Three Day Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post! For an extra entry, Tweet this giveaway, including @couturecarrie, and leave a separate comment stating that you have done so. Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC