Couture Carrie

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC's using and loving at the moment!
Timeline The Serum: this lightweight essence powered by Mitopure® is quick-absorbing, visibly hydrates, and helps improve appearance of skin firmness - while providing a velvety soft finish and a boost of radiance.
KERASILK Hydrating Essence: a clinically proven, transformative rinse-out treatment that instantly delivers intense moisture, superior gloss and strength to even the driest hair. This powerful, highly-concentrated formula is 100% vegan and provides hydration, shine, and strength.

ATTITUDE™ Super Leaves Shower Gel: awaken your senses with this energizing wash made with 98.7% naturally sourced ingredients. Its vegan formula gently removes impurities while keeping skin healthy, refreshed, and radiant. Available in 6 scent options. 
ATTITUDE™ is revolutionizing the beauty industry with clean, performance-proven products in eco-innovative packaging. Everything’s EWG VERIFIED™, PETA certified, and formulated with naturally derived ingredients to deliver the best for both body and planet. 

Molton Brown Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver Bath & Shower Gel… it’s always summer with this enlivening citrus body wash; ease into a relaxed yet refined ritual with a steam of freshly squeezed clementine, green fig leaves and the rich, smoky accent of sustainably grown Bourbon vetiver.
Which of these awesome items will you try?
xoxox,
CC


Thursday, August 14, 2025

CC Loves...

Darlings, how is already mid-August?! Here are the little lovelies that have CC smitten on this steamy summer day:
Kentshire antique Edwardian 18k yellow gold, platinum and diamond plaque ring, at modaoperandi.com.
 Sig Ward Snake 18k yellow gold diamond bangle, at modaoperandi.com.
Mach & Mach embellished Corset leather ankle boots, at saksfifthavenue.com.
 Saint Laurent Kate small bag in magenta shearling, at ysl.com.
Akris Ai foldable navy leather tote bag, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Balenciaga Rodeo medium top handle bag in Cloud Grey leather, at fwrd.com.
Ralph Lauren Collection Naylor burnished leather jacket, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Miu Miu denim and poplin mini skirt, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Carolina Herrera strapless embellished tulle mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.
McQueen strapless satin midi dress, at mytheresa.com.
 Stella McCartney Miracle paneled gown, at mytheresa.com.
 Marmar Halim draped strapless mikado gown,  at modaoperandi.com.
 Maticevski Refraction sequined ruffled gown, at mytheresa.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you 🤍?
xoxox,
CC

Monday, August 11, 2025

Lavender Love

Darlings, can you guess which haute hue is CC prefers? CC's purple predilection predates Couture Carrie: my childhood bedroom had lovely lavender carpeting and walls! Hope my Fellow Fashionistas enjoy this lilac-laden post, replete with several selections from CC's couture closet:
Eéra Chiara hand-painted 18k white gold and diamond single earring, at mytheresa.com.
Ruslan Baginskiy Baker Boy Cap in lavender linen, custom made for CC! Similar styles at ruslanbaginskiy.com.
Paris Texas Holly embellished knee-high boots, at mytheresa.com.
 Delvaux Tempete small leather tote bag, at mytheresa.com.
Gucci GG Marmont mini matelassé fabric shoulder bag, at mytheresa.com.
Divino Seas Ana de Bretana lavender silk bikini top and Ada bottom, at divinoseas.cm.
 Miu Miu feather-trimmed logo satin crop top, at mytheresa.com.
11-NIL London corset dress in lavender, at11-nil.com.
Self-Portrait taffeta sleeveless shift minidress, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Zimmerman petal-embellished mermaid midi dress, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Christopher Esber ruched cutout linen midi dress, at mytheresa.com.
Rabanne chainmail-trimmed ruched satin-jersey gown, at net-a-porter.com.
 Jenny Packham Zodiac crystal and sequin-embellished tulle gown, at net-a-porter.com.
Giambattista Valli off-shoulder ruffled tulle gown, at mytheresa.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you 💜?
xoxox,
CC

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC's loving at the moment!
Bubble Talk Back Lip Serum, a skincare-meets-makeup hybrid that looks like a gloss but performs like a treatment. This plush serum features Squalane, Vitamin E, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avocado Oil, and Shea Butter, delivering a burst of hydration in shades Loud & Clear (high gloss!) or Watermelon (sheer pink tint): CC-tested & approved skincare that looks as good as its feels! Bonus? Sleek, small shape - fits in the palm of your hand or the pocket of your skort, think: AirPods case.

ATTITUDE™ Super leaves Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner Duo: formulated with 97.9% ingredients of natural origin, repair and strengthen dry and damaged hair with the Nourishing vegan shampoo and conditioner duo. ATTITUDE™ is revolutionizing the beauty industry with clean, performance-proven products in eco-innovative packaging. Everything’s EWG VERIFIED™, PETA certified, and formulated with advanced naturally derived ingredients to deliver the best for both body and planet. 
Vacation Brand Orange Gelée SPF 30 body sunscreen, at revolve.com.
Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Body Mist, at revolve.com.
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Purifying Cleanser, a deep-cleansing, non-drying gel with salicylic acid and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Purifies and dissolves excess oil, residue, and sebum. Exfoliates dead skin cells and helps minimize the appearance of pores and reduce shine. A CC go-to!
Which of these awesome items will you try?
xoxox,
CC

Monday, August 4, 2025

CC Loves...

Darlings, happy first week of August! Here are the little lovelies that have CC smitten at the moment:
Private Label London Rolex Daytona sapphire set bezel stainless steel dial watch, at modaoperandi.com.
Fernando Jorge 18k yellow gold and diamond multi-chain earrings, at modaoperandi.com.
Balenciaga City Boots with harness, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Saint Laurent leather-trimmed woven raffia oversize tote, at net-a-porter.com.
Alaïa cropped leather biker jacket, at thewebster.com.
 Prada shearling-trimmed leather jacket, at modaoperandi.com.
Sacai cotton gabardine coat in navy and beige, at sacai.jp.
Johanna Ortiz Re-Emerged jacquard mini skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
Gucci embroidered GG canvas mini skirt with gradient-effect crystal appliqué, at gucci.com.
Oscar de la Renta strapless appliquéd metallic silk and tulle mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.
LaQuan Smith cross grain mesh mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.
Bottega Veneta one shoulder midi dress in iceberg blue, at thewebster.com.
Saint Laurent bow-detailed open back silk-satin gown, at net-a-porter.com.
 Alex Perry sequined Bikini Gown, at thewbster.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you ?
xoxox,
CC