Couture Carrie

Friday, October 9, 2026

CC Runway Report: Chic Skirts

Darlings, CC's survey of the Spring 2027 collections continues with chic skirt, fresh from the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris. This is the initial installment in a trio of CC posts on the subject. Enjoy, my Fellow Fashionistas!
Photos via vogue.com.
A.W.A.K.E. Mode
Alaïa

Altuzarra
Balenciaga
Bottega Veneta
Chanel
Chloé
Christian Cowan
Durazzi
Fendi
Huishan Zhang
Junya Watanabe
Michael Kors Collection
Mugler
Prada
Ralph Lauren
Sabyasachi
Sacai
Schiaparelli
Tod's
Tom Ford
Which of these chic skirts do you 🖤?
xoxox,
CC

Thursday, October 8, 2026

CC Runway Report: Cool Coats

Darlings, CC's Spring 2027 runway rundown continues with a cache of cool coats, fresh from the fashion shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris... From beautiful belted numbers to fab furs to divine dusters, there's a perfect piece in this post for each of CC's Fellow Fashionistas!
Photos via vogue.com.
Alaïa
Alessandra Rich
Bottega Veneta
Brandon Maxwell
Burberry
Burc Akyol
Christian Dior
Cult Gaia
Diesel
Elisabetta Franchi
Erdem
Fendi
Ferragamo
Givenchy
Gucci
Hodakova
Jean Paul Gaultier
Magda Butrym
Max Mara
Mulberry
Philipp Plein
Prada
Sacai
Saint Laurent
Simone Rocha
Susan Fang
Tom Ford
Venerdi Pomeriggio
Which of these terrific toppers do you 💚?
CC's smitten with the sheer trench from Ian Griffiths at Max Mara!
xoxox,
CC

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC's using and loving at the moment:

Aprilskin Hero All Day Plumping Lip Stain in Rose: this 2-in-1 lip stain and liner can be used to define the lips or applied all over for long-lasting color. The wipe-off formula leaves behind a high-pigment stain that is clinically proven to stay vibrant and smudge-proof for up to 24 hours, even through eating and drinking. 

CC was fortunate to attend a virtual sesh with Celebrity Makeup Artist Anton Khachaturian last week where he showed CC her fave new technique: apply Aprilskin Lip Stain like a liner, let it sit for 30 seconds, wipe it off with a damp towel, and layer Aprilskin Hero Glaze Gloss (below) on top for an ALL DAY perfect pout - set it and forget it!

Aprilskin Hero Glaze Lip Gloss, a crystal-clear, high-shine finish that enhances your natural lip color for a fuller-looking pout. Infused with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and jojoba seed oil, the lightweight, non-sticky formula deeply hydrates, helps support the moisture barrier, and leaves lips feeling smooth, nourished, and glossy all day long. Apply alone for chic sheen or layer it over your lip stain for glossy color!

Dose of Colors It's Literally Magic Multi-use Shimmer Stick in Stardust, at revolve.com.

Aprilskin Mugwort Calming Sunscreen delivers broad-spectrum SPF 50 UVA/UVB protection in a lightweight, serum-like formula that absorbs quickly with no white cast or greasy residue. Infused with soothing mugwort and brightening niacinamide, it helps calm stressed skin, balance excess oil, and support the skin's moisture barrier. Its fragrance-free, non-comedogenic formula is clinically tested and suitable for even sensitive skin. It’s so sheer and smooth CC uses it as a pre-makeup primer!

Nonfiction Santal Hand Cream, at revolve.com.
Which of these amazing items will you add to your beauty regimen?
xoxox,
CC