Couture Carrie

Monday, June 1, 2026

CC Loves...These Beauty Products!

Darlings, happy first day of June! Here are CC's summer self-care essentials:
Enhansed Eyes: look like you slept (well), even if you didn’t! This tightening gel smooths under-eye bags, softens fine lines, and boosts brightness. Powered by caffeine, RejuveNAD™ and soft-focus tech for a filter-like effect. 
Dr. Brandt Icy Gel Moisturizer: Hit refresh on stressed-out skin with this innovative formula designed to hydrate and moisturize, leaving skin glowing and youthful-looking. Proprietary Energlow Complex, a high-performance blend of Adaptogens, Lipopeptides, and Mediterranean Fig Stem Cells improves radiance so visible signs of fatigue appear less noticeable.
Goldwell StyleSign Air-Dry BB Cream is a lightweight, multitasking styling cream that smooths, tames frizz, and enhances natural texture while hair air-dries. It helps create soft, polished, low-maintenance styles with a natural finish - no heat styling required. Perfect for sultry (yet unfussy) summer tresses!
Fairy Tales Hair Care Tangle Tamer Detangling Shampoo, a gentle formula that cleanses while helping to reduce knots and tangles. Enriched with keratin, panthenol, vitamin E, aloe, and jojoba, it softens hair, smooths frizz, and improves manageability for easier brushing.
 Dior Le Baume Limited Edition multi-use revitalizing balm for hands, lips and body, at dior.com.
REFY Lip Gloss in Guava, at us.refybeauty.com.
 L'Avant Collective Multipurpose Cleaner, at revolve.com. CC uses for her yoga mat!
Which of these beauties will you be buying, babes?
xoxox,
CC

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Yves Klein Blue

Darlings, CC's inspiration for today's post was twofold. First, CC peeped the proliferation of royal blue pieces for SS '26 and was reminded of seminal modern artist Yves Klein: "In 1960, he patented the formula for an intense ultramarine blue that he named International Klein Blue. Instantly recognisable and famously used in his Anthropometries, IKB became the artist’s signature—both a hallmark of his practice and a symbol of immateriality and the infinite." [via centrepompidou.fr]
Secondly, with the recent release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, CC couldn't help but recall Miranda Priestly schooling Andy in the first film about her jumper: "Your cerulean sweater represents millions of dollars and countless jobs, selected for you by the fashion industry."
Monumental Yves Klein Masterpiece via elledecor.com.
Goshwara Gossip 18k yellow gold, diamond and topaz ring, at modaoperandi.com.
 Celine Jelly Bay Sandal in Ultra Blue, at celine.com.
Saint Laurent Baliqua Sandals, at fwrd.com.
 Bottega Veneta Bang Bang Intrecciato suede tote, at  net-a-porter.com.
Victoria Beckham hooded cotton canvas jacket, at net-a-porter.com.
 Proenza Schouler Sabina belted jacquard coat, at modaoperandi.com.
Mônot v-neck neck crepe strapless mini dress, at luisaviaroma.com.
 David Koma long sleeve mini dress, at fwrd.com.
Francesca Miranda Estrella fringed silk-blend maxi dress, at  modaoperandi.com.
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel Samsara ruched strapless gown, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Alex Perry strapless ruched twist gown in viscose jersey, at modaoperandi.com.
Tom Ford plissé silk crepe de chine halterneck gown, at net-a-porter.com.
Gaby Charbachy draped mermaid gown, at farfetch.com
Which of these royally gorgeous pieces do you ?
xoxox,
CC

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

CC Loves...

Darlings, happy last (unofficial) week of spring! Here are the little lovelies that have CC smitten:
Mio Harutaka 18k rose gold, white gold and pink sapphire Bunny Ring, at thewebster.com.
Spinelli Kilcollin 18k rose gold and diamond Polaris ring, at modaoperandi.com.
 Chanel crocodile embossed patent calfskin and lambskin slingbacks, at chanel.com.
Fidan Novruzova lman stiletto heel ankle boots, at fidannovruzova.com.
Khaite Clive embroidered ostrich ankle boots, at net-a-porter.com.
 Celine Cube Bag in Ultra Red suede goatskin, at celine.com.
Balenciaga Le 7 medium leather Bowling Bag, at modaoperandi.com.
Etro embroidered corset top, at modaoperandi.com.
 A.W.A.K.E. Mode structured ruffled jacket, at modaoperandi.com.
 Brandon Maxwell The Townes trompe l'oeil cotton pencil skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
JW Anderson embellished mini dress, at thewebster.com.
LaQuan Smith open-back corseted mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.
 Bottega Veneta patent stretch leather dress, at fwrd.com.
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel Halo sheer silk gown, at modaoperandi.com.
Pamella Roland Beaded Feather Satin Strapless Gown, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you ?
CC adores LaQuan Smith's smouldering sheath and those bodacious booties from newcomer Fidan Novruzova!
xoxox,
CC

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Scarf Ace

Darlings, CC's tied in knots over this trend! Whether a bandana-emblazoned blouse or a serape-swathed skirt, seems scarves serve as far more than accessories. That's a wrap!
Saint Laurent Bea ankle strap sandals, at fwrd.com
Manolo Blahnik crepe de chine slingback pumps, at manoloblahnik.com.
Dries Van Noten satin shoulder bag, at modaoperandi.com.
Zimmermann scarf-tie bikini, at modaoperandi.com.
Footsteps in Folklore triangle bikini, at camilla.com.
Brandon Maxwell striped twill top, at modaoperandi.com.
 Altuzarra Siggi tie-detailed silk top, at modaoperandi.com.
SlR silk halter top, at modaoperandi.com.
Christopher Esber Bandana draped silk top, at mytheresa.com.
Dolce & Gabbana silk top,  at net-a-porter.com.
 Farm Rio Arabesque cotton miniskirt, at mytheresa.com.
 Etro jersey skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
 Johanna Ortiz Frontier Poem embroidered mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.
Retrofete Adelaide Dress, at fwrd.com.
 Brandon Maxwell The Marin draped-bodice dress, at modaoperandi.com.
Oscar de la Renta one-shoulder silk-twill midi dress, at modaoperandi.com.
SEV draped satin dress, at modaoperandi.com.
Alexandra Miro Isla printed viscose gown, at net-a-porter.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you ?
xoxox,
CC