CC Loves... These Beauty Products & Deals!

Darlings, happy Labor Day weekend! CC's sharing her beauty best bets for the swan song of summer along with some divine Dr. Brandt deals!

Dr. Brandt’s Summer Friday Deals!

3-Step Brightening Protocol: $99 ($258 value) 

No code needed: kit is usually $148: extra $49 off ONLY on August 29th

Dr. Brandt is also offering 10% off these kits with code SUMMERFRIDAY5: 

Mommy Wake Up Kit  

Hyperpigmentation & Melasma Duo

Dark Circles Correcting Eye Duo

Jen Hatmaker’s Favorites Face and Neck Lifting Duo

Eye lifting & Brightening Duo

Depuffing & Pore Refining Duo

REWIND Youth Boost Bakuchiol Serum from BYOS (Bring Your Own Skin), for the results of retinol without the irritation! Powered by bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative that’s redefining skincare, it smooths, firms, and brightens without stickiness, redness, or sensitivity. Think of it as retinol’s gentler (but just as effective) upgrade!

Why It Works:

- Stimulates Collagen: Supports collagen I, III, and IV for firmer, more youthful-looking skin

- Smooths & Evens Tone: Improves texture, roughness, and hyperpigmentation

- Defends Against Damage: Antioxidant-rich to protect against environmental stressors

- Gentle on All Skin Types: No redness, no peeling, no dryness

Earth Harbor Sunshine Dew Antioxidant Cleansing Oil,  at earthharbor.com.

Too Faced Lip  Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss in People Pleaser, at revolve.com.

Care-ĕ-On Layover Lip Mask delivers instant hydration no matter where your holiday weekend takes you. A hydrating blend of shea butter and moringa seed oil with a refreshing yuzu flavor for nourished lips anytime, anywhere!
Which of these awesome items will you add to your beauty regimen?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, happy July! Gear up for a fabulous 4th 🎆 with CC's preferred products!  

Hello Sunday The Mineral Lip One SPF 45 Nourishing Lip Tint in Berry Balmy or Vanilla Cloud. This nourishing balm aids in hydration and provides broad spectrum SPF 45 protection. Leaves a sheer to medium buildable, velvety color, perfect for all day, all summer long!

No Makeup Makeup Duo: Discover the original No Makeup Makeup® Foundation - a weightless, buildable formula that effortlessly conceals, corrects, and camouflages with our Foundation Brush, the perfect companion to a flawless complexion.

Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Bath & Shower Gel…Tempt your senses with this iconic body wash as tantalising airs of bright grapefruit, tart rhubarb leaf and creamy vanilla fill the air.

KMS ColorVitality Intense Gloss Treatment infuses dull hair color with intense shine and vibrancy. Builds bonds for up to 20x stronger hair!
Which of these awesome items will you add to your summer beauty routine?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Dumpling Daughter!

Darlings, happy Lunar New Year! It's a time for regeneration, reinvention, positivity, and delicious delights! CC is proud to feature female entrepreneur Nadia Liu Spellman, founder of Dumpling Daughter. Nadia created her restaurants and online shop as an ode to the Chinese restaurant her parents opened in the1980s.

Finding inspiration in her mom’s home cooking and family recipes, Ms. Liu Spellman prides herself in offering authentic Chinese flavors, crafted with legacy, to everyone! 

Dumplings & Buns! Dumpling available in Chicken and Cabbage, Pork and Chive, or Classic Vegan Vegetable; Buns available in Roasted Pork or Vegetable. Enjoy steamed or pan seared!

The Cookbook! The recipe that started it all needed to not only be written down but shared with all who craved it! Nadia launched her cookbook with her mother, celebrity chef, Sally Ling in 2022, The Dumpling Daughter Cookbook: Heirloom recipes from our restaurants and home kitchens.
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration! Dumpling Daughter is gifting 300 lucky red envelopes at three restaurant locations, beginning 1/29/25! The first 100 customers will receive a red envelope with filled with mystery prizes including:
- Free packages of dumplings
- Dumpling Daughter plushie toy
- Dumpling Daughter water bottle
- Dumpling Daughter keychain
- Dumpling Daughter signature knitted beanie
- Dumpling Daughter trucker hat
Which of these delicious delights will you be trying?
xoxox,
CC

CC's Mother's Day Beauty Bonanza!

Darlings, show mum some love with these gorgeous gifts guaranteed to get her glowing from head to toe!

Oishin Oil, an organic, noncomedogenic moringa oil blend for hydrated, nourished skin.

Made By Dentists Sensitive + Whitening Toothpaste, a CC fave!

DIBS Beauty Status Stick, available in 3 chic shades, this award-winning, oversized highlighting stick for face and body adds a skin-enhancing sheen anywhere you want it!
Which of these amazing items catch your eye?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... National Scrunchie Day!

Darlings, April 16 is National Scrunchie Day, and CC is celebrating by watching Heathers, the fabulous 1988 flick starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. If you haven't seen it, CC is assigning it as haute homework!

Yes, Shannen Doherty stars as well!

Spoiler alert: the red scrunchie features prominently in the film.

If you, too, are feeling nostalgic for the bygone era when scruchies were all the rage, scoop up some Scünci Satin Scrunchies! 
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Gift Ideas!

 Darlings, CC has a few fabulous last-minute gift ideas for the beauty buffs on your list!

Molton Brown Stocking Filler Gift Set, featuring 10 signature, best-selling body washes with intriguing scents for everyone, from charismatic woody to floral. The perfect way to introduce Molton Brown to your loved ones!

Burt’s Bees Mega Balm, a gigantic balm-shaped tube filled with 52 Original Beeswax Lip Balm, keeping lips soft, moisturized and hydrated. Give the gift of everyone’s favorite lip balm…with an annual supply! 

Carthusia A'mmare Roller Ball Perfume Oil, a roll-on format easily applied to legs, arms, and décolleté, immediately releases all the sunny, bright, and aromatic fragrance inspired by a lush garden.

Crybaby Wax Starter Kit, with all the essentials for easy and effective at-home hair removal, at crybabywax.com.

Hot Girls Pearls Amethyst Cooling Trio... Fashionable & Functional! Perfect for loved ones obsessed with golf, pickleball, gardening or any other fab fitness pursuit. The set includes three freezable pieces that provide instant cooling relief to pulse points. Which of these awesome items catch your eye? xoxox, CC

Gorgeous Gifts

Darlings, CC's glamorous gift guide awaits! May these luxurious lovelies provide you with chic shopping inspiration... or at least dreamy delight! Happiest of holidays!

For the awesome oenophile: Lorenzi Milano Wine Traveling Box, at gearys.com.

For your colorful cousin: Alexander McQueen The Peak cutout leather shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com.

For the beautiful brainiac: LO'bjet Matis Backgammon, at gearys.com.

For the beauty buff: La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Nocturnal Balm, 60 ml, at net-a-porter.com.

For the chic sailor: Francesca Villa 18k yellow gold, diamond and iolite Wind earrings, at modaoperandi.com.

For the fabulous fashionista: Bottega Veneta Jimbo rubber slingback sandals, at net-a-porter.com.

For the glamorous germaphobe: Dyson Purifier Humidify & Cool PH04, at saksfifthavenue.com.

For the haute homebody: Burberry check wool blanket in color Knight, at burberry.com.

For the lovely little one: Wonder & Wise unicorn rocker, at gearys.com.

For the music maven: Brionvega Classic Radiofonografo Stereo, at modaoperandi.com.

For the savvy swinger: Tiipii large deluxe floating daybed, at modaoperandi.com.

For the weekend wanderer: Saint Laurent Cassandre leather makeup bag, at mytheresa.com.

For your beautiful BFF: Givenchy Shark Lock embellished knee high boots, at givenchy.com.

For your big bro: Bulgari Aluminium-Titanium & Rubber Chronograph Watch, at saksfifthavenue.com.

For your furry friend: Gucci Hexagon GG pet bowl, at gucci.com.
Which of these amazing items catch your 👁‍🗨?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Saia Yoga Mat Bags!

Darlings, as a fashionista and a yoga instructor, CC is super excited to introduce you to Saia yoga mat carriers! Saia, a female-owned company based in the UK, just launched in January of 2020 and it's already a celeb go-to! The Saia signature Emmeline yoga mat bag, finely crafted in the highest quality vegan leather with a feminine design to complement any outfit, comes in several chic shades, including CC's fave, Cherry Blossom, pictured below.

The front turn-lock opens to reveal a faux suede interior with adjustable inner straps that secure your yoga mat in place. It hosts a convenient pocket to fit your daily essentials so you can leave your home without wrestling with your handbag. The detachable cross-body strap allows for hands-free styling with an optional shoulder padding that offers the right amount of support and comfort.

Each pretty piece is crafted impeccably and finished with gold-plated hardware for a luxurious look and feel. Best of all, Saia donates 5% of all profits to female education in developing countries. Beauty and heart? A winning combo! Be sure to treat yourself and your yogi pals to one of these exquisite bags this holiday season!

Fantastic news! Saia is offering Couture Carrie readers an exclusive 15% discount! Simply use code CAT15 at checkout. Happy shopping!

Be sure to follow @saialondon on Instagram so you can keep up with all the gorgeousness!

xoxox,
CC

P.S. Special "thank you"s to (a) Kristina, owner and founder of Saia, and also (b) CC's fabulous friend Houda, who gifted CC one of these beautiful bags for her birthday!

Gorgeous Gifts

Darlings, the holidays are officially upon us! CC has rounded up 20 of the most lovely and luxurious gifts from her favorite online shops for your inspiration... Enjoy!

For him: Baccarat Harmonie whiskey decanter, at bergdorfgoodman.com.

For someone you can't live without (or as a hint to your significant other): Cartier Love bracelet, at cartier.com.

For the animal lover: Balenciaga Everyday Camera XS animal-print cross-body bag, at matchesfashion.com.

For the baby: Hermes Pif Cavalcolor booties, at hermes.com.

For the baker: Dolce & Gabbana x Smeg mixer, at bergdorfgoodman.com.

For the beauty buff: Tata Harper Vanity Case, at net-a-porter.com.

For the equestrian: Chloe Nile horse-embroidered minaudiere leather clutch, at matchesfashion.com.

For the fashion devotee: Vogue: Voice of a Century signed book, at matchesfashion.com.

For the gamer: Alexandra Von Furstenberg Rockwell Backgammon Set, at alexandravonfurstenberg.com.

For the homebody Fendi FF logo wool-blend blanket, at matchesfashion.com.

For the hostess: Jonathan Adler Jacques acrylic and brass tray, at jonathanadler.com.

For the jet setter: Goyard Etoile suitcase, at goyard.com.

For the one with a sweet tooth: Elsa Peretti ice cream scoop, at tiffany.com.

For the princess: Dolce & Gabbana crystal-embellished Mary Jane pumps, at matchesfashion.com.

For the ski bunny: Perfect Moment Allos color-block ski suit, at net-a-porter.com.

For the sports fan: Gucci LA Dodgers-embroidered wool sweater, at matchesfashion.com.

For the trendsetter: Prada Flame patent-leather sandals, at matchesfashion.com.

For your chic sister: Saint Laurent Niki leopard-print calf hair ankle boots, at net-a-porter.com.

For your mom: Yannis Sergakis ring in yellow and black gold, at fwrd.com.

 For you! Tom Ford Natalia mini velvet shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com.

Darlings, which of these amazing items would you want to give (or get)?

xoxox,

CC