Couture Carrie: October 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Luscious Luxxa Lingerie

Darlings, CC is so excited to (re) introduce you to Luxxa, a fabulous line of lingerie handmade in France. Luxxa.com is a premier online lingerie store offering the best in European lingerie that captures an exciting and exotic feel that will make any women feel beautiful and desirable. The exceptional designs and style of Luxxa's French lingerie highlights all the right curves to allow for a flattering fit.

Whether you are in the market for bridal lingerie, a beautiful bra or babydoll, or just a piece of sexy lingerie to spice up a romantic night, Luxxa.com has just what you need to make your occasion a special one. CC has been partnering with Luxxa for several months now, and she is quite pleased with both the selection and the quality that the brand offers. All of the pieces that CC owns are exquisitely wrought in the finest lace, silk, and satin. And the bras and bustiers are fully adjustable to allow for a perfect fit.

CC hopes you enjoy these pretty pieces, all available at luxxa.com.

Antique Rose Corset.

Balance Basque.

Bastia Camisole

Cannes Nightie.

Capricorne Bustier.

Lion Body.

Love Creme Briefs Set.

Purple Modulable Style Body.

Veneziana Grace Garter Stockings.

Versau Bra.

Which of these pretty pieces are you loving, darlings?

CC is partial to the bodacious bodysuits!

xoxox,

Wonderful Workout Wear

Darlings, as you probably already know, CC is a yoga and Pilates instructor and somewhat of a fitness buff, so she was delighted to discover YogaOutlet.com, a fabulous online site stocking the most amazing workout garb and gear at awesome discounted prices. YogaOutlet.com is the sister site of popular aquatics website and CC fave SwimOutlet.com. The selection is spectacular: YogaOutlet.com carries a bevy of beautiful brands, including Gaiam, Lucy, Oakley, MPG, Jade Yoga, The North Face and Wai Lana, to name just a few. Whether you are in the market for a chic and comfy pair of yoga pants, a workout top, or some gear for the gym, YogaOutlet.com has you covered!

Lole Ollie Yoga Dress.

Oakley Peak Breeze Yoga Maxi Dress.

New Balance Get Back Racerback Tank.

The North Face Wrap-Ture Yoga Tunic.

O'neill 365 Reflection Jacket ~ CC has and absolutely adores!

So comfy and flattering, and the sleeves are nice and long, with thumb holes for added warmth.

Soybu Mirasol Yoga Skort.

Carve Designs Convertible Yoga Skirt/Dress... So cute and versatile, darlings!

Alo Shirred Back Yoga Capri.

Lucy Hatha Legging.... CC adores this print!

Be sure to like YogaOutlet.com on Facebook and follow YogaOutlet.com on Twitter so you can keep up with all the wonderful workout gear, darlings!

xoxox,

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Biore Giveaway & Get the Look: Hailee Steinfeld

Darlings, last night, actress Hailee Steinfeld walked the red carpet at the premiere of her latest film Ender’s Game. Hailee looked as glamorous as ever with help from Celebrity Makeup Artist Steven Sollitto. The Oscar nominee sported a fantastic, white sequined Yves Saint Laurent top with playful red lips, paired with tailored black pants for a polished, stunning look.

Here, Steven Sollitto spills his secrets to achieve Hailee’s flawless look as she walked the red carpet last night!

“Nothing can be taken for granted on such a big night,” Steven explains. “So, to make sure Hailee's skin looked its best we started by using Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub to exfoliate and refine the skin. I can't express how important a clean healthy canvas is for makeup. The Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub feels fresh, lathers beautifully, and smells clean. A little attention to your skin before a big night goes a long way.”

Here are Steven’s tips for creating the look:

· To make sure Hailee's skin looked its best, we started by using Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub to exfoliate and refine the skin. I can't express how important a clean healthy canvas is for makeup. The Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub feels fresh, lathers beautifully and smells clean. A little attention to your skin before a big night goes a long way.

· For moisturizer I used a Light Cream before applying a MAC Face and Body foundation, which I find works well on most women. Plus, this foundation allows me to go light or heavy depending on the area of the face.

· Originally we were going to do a wet glossy red lip to match the top. We all loved it but then thought about the longevity of the look. I didn't want her worried about her lips as she was doing interview after interview, so we used the Jouer Riviera Gloss to help mimic the sequins of her top.

· To highlight the eyes, I used purples hues to bring out the gold in her eyes. To start her eye, I brushed shadow a bronze all across her lids and underneath her bottom lashes from Votre Vu called Copper Suede. Then, in order to give her some definition at her lashes, I used NARS Gel Liner in Tatar (this is a purple that reads black to most people, but it is softer) as well as MAC's Strong Willed Pencil, which I smudged back and forth for a softer look. Next, I took a small but wide eye shadow brush and swept MAC Red Violet under her lashes and out at the corners of her eyes. I lined her inner bottom lids with Laura Mercier's Violet Pencil. Two Coats of Benefit Bad Gal Lash in Black and her eyes were ready for those flashes on the red carpet.

· On Hailee's cheeks, I can't help but use Laura Mercier's Praline Creme Cheek Blush - I just love the color. A very up-to-date choice in all its peachy apricot.

With her hair pulled tight up in a sleek high pony, Hailee looked the young star she is.

Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub- A soap-free, creamy pearlized formula designed to lift away pore-clogging dirt and oil. The cleanser contains exfoliating microbeads to unclog pores and salicylic acid to prevent blackheads and breakouts from forming, keeping your summer complexion fresh and clear. $5.99 at select food, drug and mass merchant stores and www.Biore.com.

Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Biore have two (2) of these scrubs to give away to two (2) lucky CC readers! Five Day Giveaway: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post.
Open to U.S. Residents.
Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC