Couture Carrie

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

CC Loves... Glowing Summer Skin!

Darlings, K-Beauty brand (and CC fave!) APRILSKIN has three exciting new products that just launched! Bolster your beauty regimen with the lightweight SPF serum, nourishing lip gloss, and long-lasting lip stain featured in today’s post:

APRILSKIN Mugwort Calming Sunscreen SPF50 delivers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection in a lightweight, serum-like formula that absorbs quickly with no white cast or greasy residue. Check out the science below!

Infused with soothing mugwort and brightening niacinamide, this superb sunscreen 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 CC's sensitive skin!

APRILSKIN Hero Glaze Lip Gloss: a crystal-clear, high-shine finish that enhances 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 smooth, nourished, and glossy all day long!

APRILSKIN Hero All Day Plumping Lip Stain, in two new shades, Espresso and Toffee Nut Latte (pictured here)! This lovely lippie features innovative wipe-off technology that develops in as little as 10 seconds to three minutes, revealing vibrant, transfer-proof color that lasts up to 24 hours. Infused with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and jojoba seed oil, the lightweight formula helps lips appear fuller while delivering lasting hydration and comfortable, non-drying wear throughout the day.

Which of these awesome items will you try?

xoxox,

CC

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

CC Loves...

Darlings, here are the little lovelies that have CC smitten on this lovely late August day!
Real Fine Studio Mega Marquise 14k gold and lab grown diamond pinky ring, at modaoperandi.com.
Prada feather-trimmed satin pumps, at mytheresa.com.
Givenchy Shark Pinch over-the-knee leather boots, at modaoperandi.com.
Chloé Paddington small leather shoulder bag, at mytheresa.com.
Balenciaga Fan leather carryall bag, at modaoperandi.com.
Khaite Lotus mini suede tote bag, at mytheresa.com.
Loewe Amazona 180 mini leather top-handle bag, at mytheresa.com.
Dolce & Gabbana short draped satin skirt with side bow, at dolcegabbana.com.
 Des_Phemmes sequined knee-length skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
Rabanne sequined minidress, at mytheresa.com.
Vivienne Westwood Gennie Frill draped polka-dot crêpe midi dress, at mytheresa.com.
Max Mara silk georgette long dress, at modaoperandi.com.
 McQueen sheer silk lace gown, at mytheresa.com.
Alex Perry Bikini lace gown, at alexperry.com.au.
Gucci sequin-embroidered silk georgette gown with high side slit, at gucci.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you 💙?
xoxox,
CC

Monday, August 24, 2026

What Can Brown Do For You?

Darlings, with the bevy of beautiful browns for FW '26, CC can't resist referencing the now-infamous and oft-parodied 2002 UPS campaign, hilariously sent up by SNL in the skit below:

@kenanthompson “What can Brown do for you?” Be there for the delivery of your child. And that’s a UPS promise!!!🤝🏾 #SNL #Delivery ♬ original sound - Kenan Thompson
Vice Versa 14k yellow gold and diamond Louise Play cord bracelet, at modaioperandi.com.
Aquazzura Birdsong raffia and leather sandals, at mytheresa.com.
Gucci Savoy GG canvas leather-trimmed pumps, at mytheresa.com.
Christian Louboutin Elisawalk 100 buckled shearling-lined leather ankle boots, at net-a-porter.com.
Saint Laurent Chaka boot, at fwrd.com.
Valentino VLogo Signature small suede top-handle bag, at mytheresa.com.
Balenciaga medium Rodeo lambskin handbag, at balenciaga.com.
Prada Bonnie leather bag, at modaoperandi.com.
Ralph Lauren Collection Carolin leather bustier top, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Miu Miu Vichy checked cotton mini skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
Max Mara fitted leather pencil skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
Proenza Schouler Sirine pieced leather midi skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
 Chloé shearling-trimmed leather vest, at mytheresa.com.
McQueen draped striped wool blazer, at mytheresa.com.
Saint Laurent leather-trimmed shearling bomber jacket, at net-a-porter.com.
Cara Cara Charlie lamb suede trench coat, at modaoperandi.com.
Ferragamo ruched crepe long dress, at modaoperandi.com.
Alex Perry silk halter gown with tiered skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
Which of these haute earth-hued pieces do you prefer?
CC's smitten with the Chloé vest and the Saint Laurent bomber!
xoxox,
CC

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

CC Loves...

Darlings, hope your week's off to an auspicious start! Here are the little lovelies that currently have CC smitten:
Persée Danaé 18k gold two diamond hand bracelet, at perseeparis.com.
Tom Ford Marcus T Icon acetate frame aviator sunglasses, at mytheresa.com.
Givenchy Pinch soft clutch in Nappa leather, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Aquazzura Bow Tie suede-trimmed mesh pumps, at mytheresa.com.
Balenciaga Midnight City leather pumps, at modaoperandi.com.

Saint Laurent lace-trimmed ribbed-knit silk bodysuit, at mytheresa.com.
Victoria Beckham asymmetric draped wool midi skirt, at mytheresa.com.
Maticevski Flicker cutout midi skirt, at modaoperandi.com.
W Anderson Barn Jacket, at thewebster.com.
Erdem fitted embroidered tulle blazer, at modaoperandi.com.
Proenza Schouler Alix melton wool coat, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Jacquemus The Tulipe jacquard coat, at modaoperandi.com.
Balenciaga belted wool-silk mini dress, at modaoperandi.com.
Maria Lucia Hohan Elsinora tulle corset minidress, at mytheresa.com.
Oscar de la Renta embellished sculpted minidress, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Monique Lhuillier floral silk-taffeta off-the-shoulder ball gown, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Which of these pretty pieces do you 💙?
xoxox,
CC