Mother's Day Gift Ideas & $500 C. Wonder Giveaway!

Darlings, it's time to honor mom with a lovely little something, and CC has the perfect idea for her Fellow Fashionistas: Shop the Mother's Day Gift Guide at C. Wonder!  Whether you purchase a beautiful bauble or something special for the home, your mom is sure to be pleased!  And you can find some amazing C. Wonder codes at Coupons.com...  Happy shopping!

Chevron nesting bowls.

Monogram chevron stationery set.

Monogram jewelry box.

Printed striped signature tote.

Signature V-neck cardigan.

Like what you see here and want to get your hands on some great gifts for mom? I've teamed up with Oh to Be a Muse and other bloggers to give you the chance to win a $500 C. Wonder e-gift card when you enter this Mother's Day Giveaway courtesy of Coupons.com. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and ends May 9, 2014.

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Go for Baroque!

Darlings, it's time for some bodacious baroque beauties!

From jaunty jacquard to brazen brocade, it's time to channel the chintz this autumn with a patterned pant, an haute heel, or a chic cardi!

Alice + Olivia Laird pump, at nordstrom.com. 

Nicholas Kirkwood brocade booties, at nicholaskirkwood.com...  CC covets!

Oscar de la Renta 24-karat gold-plated earrings, at net-a-porter.com.

Prada Baroque sunglasses, at nordstrom.com.

Dolce & Gabbana jewel-embellished silk-blend jacquard jacket; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.

Elizabeth and James Yumi metallic brocade top ~ CC adores!

Versace printed-panel wool silk and cashmere-blend cardigan.

Baroque crop top, at nastygal.com.

Just Cavalli baroque print tee, at nordstrom.com.

Lanvin brocade knit top, at barneys.com.

J Brand 811 mid rise brocade jeans, at shopbop.com.

Marc Jacobs paisley jacquard-paneled wool-blend satin pants, at net-a-porter.com.

MinkPink Outrageous Fortune cutoff shorts, at nastygal.com.

Zac Posen metallic brocade pencil skirt, at net-a-porter.com.

Torn by Ronny Kobo Victoria Parisian Folklore dress, at shopbop.com...  CC needs!

Matthew Williamson embellished jacquard dress this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Alexander McQueen patterned knitted dress.

Emma Cook Jessie printed stretch-jersey dress.

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti jacquard and ribbed wool dress.

Red Valentino bead-collared metallic brocade dress.

Diane von Furstenberg Carpreena dress at barneys.com.

Which piece do you prefer?

How will you be channeling the baroque trend this season?

xoxox,

CC

ShopModerne.com $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Shop Moderne, a very hip online boutique!
Just check out these amazing designer duds!
Mink Pink striped cardi.
Yumi Kim Marien top.
Eight Sixty Double V Dress.
Sky minidress with chain accent.
Skinny by Jessica Elliott double “Floating Ring.” A celeb fave!
Fabulous news, darlings! CC and ShopModerne.com have a $75 Gift Certificate to give away to one lucky CC reader! This will be a recurring contest on Couture Carrie, happening every other month – how great is that? One Week Contest: To enter, simply visit ShopModerne.com and tell CC in the comments section of this post what you would buy with your $75 if you won! For an extra entry, follow Moderne on Twitter and tell CC you have done so in a separate comment. For a third entry, "like" a product on the product page, linking to your Facebook, and tell CC you have done so in a separate comment. Late breaking news: Vote MODERNE for Philanthropic Small Business of the Year and get an additional entry for the giveaway. Make sure you comment below and let us know you voted for Moderne! Good luck, darlings, and happy shopping!
xoxox,
CC

P.S. Moderne would like to offer all giveaway participants 20% off with discount code COUTURECC!

Animal Desire

CC is smitten with the animal prints on the Fall 2010 runways; how about you, darlings? Do zebra, snake and leopard ignite your animal desire?
Blugirl, via nymag.com; other runway photos via style.com.
Balmain
Blumarine
Dolce & Gabbana
Douglas Hannant
Dries Van Noten
Emanuel Ungaro
Emilio Pucci
Etro
Gucci
Hermés
Just Cavalli
Kenzo
L.A.M.B.
Moschino
Moschino Cheap & Chic
No. 21
Roberto Cavalli (this and next)
Salvatore Ferragamo

Dolce & Gabbana leopard print jeans, at neimanmarcus.com.
Karen Millen leopard print taffeta trench, at asos.com.
Giambattista Valli goat-hair jacket; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Diane von Furstenberg Ibiza cardigan.
Stella McCartney zebra-print cotton tank.
Joseph satin animal-print dress.
Marc by Marc Jacobs cheetah flock tunic; this and next at shopbop.com.
Parker leopard-print silk dress.
Tory Burch Sawyer snake print dress, at toryburch.com.
Diane von Furstenberg zebra print silk-chiffon scarf, at shopbop.com.
Mimi Holliday by Damaris Encore L’Amour silk-chiffon bra and panty, at net-a-porter.com.
Are you wild for these prints, darlings?
xoxox,
CC