CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC is loving lately!

Bare Minerals Bare Pro Glow Highlighter; this and next at bareminerals.com ~ for long-wearing luminosity. So perfect for all of those upcoming holiday parties!

Bare Minerals Gen Nude Patent Lip Lacquer, a long-lasting lipstick in a variety of chic shades to complement all skin tones!

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in Red Berry, at clarinsusa.com ~ part of the fabulous limited edition Holiday 2018 collection. Treat yourself or someone on your holiday gift list to some chic shimmer!

Esker Beauty Restorative Oil, at net-a-porter.com.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Le Teint Radiance Awakening Foundation SPF 22, at yslbeauty.com. CC's go-to base.

Darlings, which of these amazing items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC is loving lately! Treat yourself to something special from this post or consider these little lovelies as stocking stuffers for the gorgeous gals in your life!

Clarins Gold Mascara Top Coat, at clarinsusa.com... from the Limited Edition Shimmer & Shine Collection ~ so perfect for the holidays!

NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Pandora, at net-a-porter.com.

Oasis silk satin eye mask, at libertylondon.com.

Ouai Rose Hair and Body Oil, at theouai.com.

Senteurs d'Orient Body Oil Fleurs d'Oasis, at net-a-porter.com.

Tom Ford Beauty Sole Di Positano All Over Body Spray, at net-a-porter.com.

Darlings, which of these awesome items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

Tatcha Beauty Giveaway!

Darlings, just in time for Christmas, CC beauty fave Tatcha is offering one lucky Couture Carrie reader this divinely luxe Aiiro Soothing Blue Set, a $79 value, which includes the amazing Tatcha Indigo Soothing Silk Hand Cream and Body Butter duo in a gorgeous gift box! Keep it for yourself or give it to one of your fabulous friends! Tatcha's products are inspired by the beauty of the Japanese Geisha, and offer luxurious skincare for even the most sensitive skin.

Four Day Contest: to enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post. 

Limit one entry per person. Open to U.S. residents.

Good luck, darlings, and happy holidays!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... Tatcha Beauty!

Darlings, CC is so excited to (re)introduce you to Tatcha, a luxurious line of beauty products inspired by the flawless, porcelain skin of the Japanese geisha. CC first featured Tatcha back in 2012, and since then, Tatcha has become both a celeb and a CC fave. Tatcha's gift sets are the ideal presents for your friends and family this holiday season... You can spoil yourself, too, of course! CC hope you enjoy these luxe little lovelies, available at tatcha.com.

Indigo Soothing Triple Recovery Cream an incredible anti-aging moisturizer that reverses the signs of aging, even for CC's sensitive, easily-irritated skin. CC absolutely swears by this product, darlings... If there's one product you should add to your arsenal of beauty must-haves this winter season, this is it!

Polished + Radiant Toumeir Brightening Duo, with gentle exfoliating rice enzymes and powerful botanical extracts to even skin tone.

Enduring Complete Kiri Collection, for the exquisite skin of the geisha.

Yakai Celebration of Glamour Set, including Kyoto Red Lipstick and Petal Fresh Japanese beauty papers in a gorgeous gold Kotur clutch... Please, Santa?

Tabi Ultimate Journey set, including tons of Tatcha treasures in a hand-finished calfskin suitcase.

Darlings, have you ever tried Tatcha products before?

Do any of these items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

Last Minute Holiday Beauty Gifts from Tatcha

Darlings, CC is so excited to (re)introduce you to Tatcha, an amazing range of beauty products inspired by the perfect porcelain skin of the Japanese geisha! Tatcha products are both lovely and luxurious, and are  ideal for any of the ladies on your list. CC is impressed with not only the incredible moisturizing properties of Tatcha moisturizers, but with the company's incredible customer service. A big Couture Carrie "Thank You" to Chin for helping CC put together this pretty post! CC is sure that each of her fellow fashionistas will find some last minute holiday gift giving inspiration below. Or treat yourself!

Tatcha Gift Cards, available in amounts ranging from $25 to $750, are perfect for all your gal pals!

Tatcha Kassei Gold Massager and Moisturizing Trio Gift Set, including Enriching Renewal Cream and Revitalizing Eye Cream ~ the ultimate in luxury skincare, darlings!

Tatcha Kinhaku Complete Travel Ritual Set, for pure, polished radiant and supple skin on the go.

Tatcha Indigo Collection Soothing Silk Hand Cream...

The perfect stocking stuffer!

CC has and absolutely adores for treating dry, chapped winter skin.

Happy shopping, and happy holidays, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

Haute Headphones & Sol Republic Giveaway!

Darlings, CC is so excited to (re)introduce you to Sol Republic, an amazing line of premium headphones and speakers featuring terrific technology and spectacular sound!  With the holidays coming up soon, it's time to start thinking about gorgeous and useful gifts for everyone on your list, and CC highly recommends Sol Republic for you, your man, your gal pal, your nephew, et al...  CC's two favorite Sol Republic holiday gift ideas are:

(1) PUNK Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Features:

Comes in three cool colors.

Fearless Sound

Water, Dust and Shock Resistant

All Day 8-Hour Battery Life

Wireless Range up to 60 Feet

(2)  RELAYS In-Ear Headphones

Features:

Come in four cool colors

Award-winning design

Seamless, adaptable fit won't fall out

Inline mic/music control compatible with Apple® and other devices

CC has the headphones and absolutely adores them...  The sound quality is amazing, and they are super-comfy!  Both items can be purchased at Radio Shack.

Fabulous news, darlings:  CC and Sol Republic have one of these amazing products to give away to a lucky Couture Carrie reader!  

Seven Day Contest: To enter, simply state in the comments section of this post which item you would select if you won.  The winner will get to choose between the speaker and the headphones.  For additional entries, simply follow @SOLREPUBLIC on Instagram, Twitter, and/or Facebook, and tell CC you have done so in separate comments.  Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.  Good luck, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

Holiday Gift Guide & Sol Republic Headphones Giveaway!

Darlings, Christmas may still be two months away, but it's never too early to start shopping for all the people on your list this coming holiday season!  CC has rounded up a selection of gorgeous gifts for your friends and family.  CC hopes that you find lots of inspiration in this post, which culminates in an amazing Sol Republic headphones giveaway!

For the athlete: Lucas High Dial stretch leggings, at net-a-porter.com.

For the beauty maven: Lipstick Queen Liptropolis Set, at barneys.com.

For the blingy babe: crystal icicle earrings, at jcrew.com.

For the budding artist: Melissa & Doug standing wooden art easel, at nordstrom.com.

For the correspondent: Connor Sea Horse blank card set, at barneys.com.

For the pet owner: Bottega Veneta Intreccio Scolpeto dog collar, at barneys.com.

For the fashionista: Gucci black leather gloves with net detail, at gucci.com.

CC covets, darlings!

For the footwear fetishist: Givenchy ankle boot in python and eel patchwork, at net-a-porter.com.

For the hostess: Jonathan Adler Op Art coasters, at jonathanadler.com.

For the links lover (pun intended!): Deakin & Francis golf bag cufflinks, at barneys.com.

For the perfumista: Narciso Rodriguez for her Eau de Toilette, at sephora.com.

For the world traveler: Lanvin set of two printed plastic luggage tags, at net-a-porter.com.

For your BFF (yes, she's worth it!): Alexander McQueen The Skull Swarovski crystal-embellished box clutch, at net-a-porter.com.

For your man: Ludlow sportcoat in herringbone Italian wool, at jcrew.com.

For the music lover: Sol Republic Tracks V8 HD On-Ear Headphones, $99 at solrepublic.com.

Fabulous news, darlings!  CC and Sol Republic have a pair of these amazing Tracks headphones to give away to one lucky CC reader.  CC has these Sol Republic headphones and absolutely adores them.  The V8 sound quality is incredible, and the headband is super comfy and practically indestructible, so these headphones will serve you well for a long time!  The winner can choose between Tracks Black and Tracks Red.

Five Day Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post.

Open to U.S. Residents.

Good luck, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

Fabulous Frocks & Spectacular Shoes for New Year's Eve!

Darlings, CC hopes that you and yours are enjoying a lovely Christmas!

Now it's time to think about our NYE attire!

Pick a fabulous frock and a perfect pair of pumps from CC's selections below and be sure to tell CC what you plan to wear to ring in the new year!

Calvin Klein Collection metallic sheath dress, at shopbop.com.

Dolce & Gabbana brocade shift dress, at barneys.com.

Lela Rose embroidered strapless dress; this and next at shopbop.com.

Matthew Williamson gathered mini dress.

Nina Ricci lace inset dress, at barneys.com.

Rachel Gilbert Annabelle sequined satin dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Reem Acra Firebird beaded tulle dress, at shopbop.com.

Roksanda Ilincic Ayden wool-crepe dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Thakoon draped sleeve shift dress, at barneys.com.

Stella McCartney Celia guipure lace and crepe mini dress; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.

Victoria Victoria Beckham dropped-waist jacquard dress.

Zac Posen bandage jersey dress.

Alice + Olivia Larimore laser cut pumps; this and next at shopbop.com.

B Brian Atwood Malika suede pumps.

Charlotte Olympia Dolly suede plaform pumps, at net-a-porter.com.

Christian Louboutin Very Riche peep toe platform pumps, at barneys.com.

Edmundo Castillo Blanca pumps, at shopbop.com.

Giuseppe Zanotti platform slingback pump, at barneys.com.

Jimmy Choo Cosmic glitter-finished leather pumps, at net-a-porter.com.

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi pump, at barneys.com.

Miu Miu glitter-finished leather pumps, at net-a-porter.com.

Which pairing would you pick?  

CC is partial to the Roksanda Ilincic dress and the Edmundo Castillo pumps!

xoxox,

CC