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

CC Loves 11-Nil: Sporty Chic!

Darlings, high fashion meets high performance with 11-Nil! Founded by 4 female lifelong athletes & fashionistas who found sportswear was falling short of their high expectations, both on and off the court, these bold babes wanted more style, more confidence, and more function - so they created it! CC loves the attention to detail in this pretty pieces. Moreover, CC has road-tested a few and can attest to their comfort, beauty, and ability to perform during both sweat sessions and coffee dates! 

All items at 11-nil.com.

11-Nil London Low Zip Corset Dress in Ocean Shell - CC has in Lavender, as featured here. All 11-Nil dresses and skirts have built-in under shorts with ball (key/lip gloss) pockets!

11-Nil Milan Corset Jumpsuit in Black - CC's second piece from this chic sportswear purveyor. Note the cool contouring a thumb hole long sleeves!

11-Nil Tokyo Tank Dress in Real Red

11-Nil Rio Romper in Blue Navy

11-Nil Los Angeles Corset Dress in White: CC loves that it has thumb hole long sleeves and exterior side pockets!

11=Nil Paris Bubble Skirt in Cobalt Blue

11-Nil Rome Bubble Dress in Bubble Pink

11-Nil London Low-Zip Corset Dress in Wine

11-Nil Malibu Swim/Bodysuit in Cobalt Blue
Which of these awesome items will you buy?
Be sure to follow @11nilofficial so you can keep up with all the chic sportswear!
xoxox,
CC

CC's Fountain of Youth

Youth is wasted on the young. - George Bernard Shaw

Darlings, happy weekend! 

In today's post, CC shares her magnificent methods of looking and feeling youthful! 

Nourish and hydrate your body and your skin! Drink lots of water, eat salmon, and moisturize:
Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream, CC's favorite facial moisturizer, at tatcha.com.

Protect your delicate dermis from the sun year-round:
Derma-E SPF30 Sun Protection Mineral Powder, at Whole Foods and ulta.com.

Stave off wrinkles: Bee Rx™ Anti-Aging Eye Lift Roller Serum, an anti-wrinkle eye treatment with the benefits of injectables, but a gentler application. Stimulates collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, formulated with medical-grade New Zealand Kanuka honey and humanely sourced bee venom which causes a slight amount of swelling, helping to fill in wrinkles. CC’s new go-to!

Do inversions! Get your legs above your heart for 5-10 minutes each day for health benefits including improved mood, better circulation, digestion and elimination, more restful sleep, and anti-aging: get yourself and your skin upside-down!

Sleep in style and comfort: Slip Peaches and Cream zippered silk pillowcase, at slip.com. CC's nighttime wrinkle-preventer!

These last 2 are actually for kids! Made By Dentists Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

Made By Dentists Kids Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Any chic secrets to anti-aging to share, my fellow fashionistas?
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!

Fab Fitness Attire

Darlings, as a fashionista and a fitness instructor, CC is super excited to introduce you to Sun Lovin' Roots, an eco-friendly athleisure line featuring playful prints and fun messages!

And Sun Lovin' Roots is giving back to the community during these challenging times, donating one face mask for every three purchased! 

All items at sunlovinroots.com.

These gorgeous leggings are sweat-wicking, squat-proof, and dryer-safe!

Sun Lovin' Roots leggings come in lots of fabulous prints, and you can even add a matching sports bra!

All of the Sun Lovin' Roots pieces have a hang tag with a smoothie recipe, to "give your body what it needs to thrive and flourish."  CC absolutely loves this message!

CC has a pair of these Sun Lovin' Roots leggings and they are super comfy and cute... perfect for yoga, Pilates, barre or WFH! Treat yourself to a pair at sunlovinroots.com, and be sure to follow @sunlovinroots on Instagram!

xoxox,

CC

P.S. A special thank you to Alex at Team Chic Execs for all the vital info and for hooking CC up with a fab pair of leggings to review!

Wonderful Workout Wear

Darlings, as you know, CC is a fitness instructor and avid exerciser, so she is always on the lookout for chic sportswear... In this post, find some of CC's go-to brands for fabulous fitness attire!

Adidas by Stella McCartney hooded printed mesh vest, at net-a-porter.com.

Athletic Propulsion Labs TechLoom Pro mesh sneakers, at theoutnet.com.

Duskii Maui striped neoprene swimsuit, at net-a-porter.com.

Jill Yoga heathered capri leggings, at jillyoga.com.

Jill Yoga hooded yoga jacket in nylon/spandex athletic jersey, at jillyoga.com. CC has and absolutely adores! This comfy and chic piece will take you from the gym to Starbucks in style!

Lucas Hugh stretch-jersey sports bra, at theoutnet.com.

Monreal London plisse-paneled stretch-jersey tennis dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Nike Victory pleated Dri-Fit tennis skirt, at net-a-porter.com.

No Ka'Oi Nele cold-shoulder cotton-blend jersey and neoprene top, at net-a-porter.com.

P.E. Nation Down to the Wire leggings, at net-a-porter.com.

Tory Sport Spry Bengal printed running skirt, at net-a-porter.com. CC needs!

Darlings, which of these sporty chic pieces do you prefer? Are you into the athleisure trend?

xoxox,

CC

Wonderful Workout Wear by Sauvage!

Darlings, as you (probably) know, CC is a yoga, Pilates and barre instructor, and is always on the lookout for fantastic fitness apparel that is chic, comfy and durable... So delighted to learn that spectacular swimwear purveyor Sauvage has a workout wear range! CC is a huge devotee of Sauvage bikinis (they are both gorgeous and expertly constructed), and their yoga/running/athleisure line likewise does not disappoint. You are going to fall head over heels for these sports bras, workout shorts, bodysuits and leggings, darlings! 

All items at sauvagewear.com.

Athletic Lace-Up Crop Top and Workout Pant.

Cropped Lace Sport Top and Green Flash Capri.

CC has these capris and they are spectacular! Hugging you in (so flattering!) while being breathable and performance-quality. So smitten!

Flora T-back Sports Bra and Spliced Workout Pant.

Green Flash One Piece with Mesh Insert.

High Tech Active Top and Workout Pant with Crystal Zipper.

Monaco Zip-Up Sports Bra and Splice Long Workout Pant.

Perforated Collection Active Sports Bra and Sport Pant Capri.

Pyramid Workout Top and Short.

Red Cheetah Spliced Sports Bra and Workout Pant.

Tiger Active Workout Top and Pant.

Zig-Zag Contour Sports Bra and Workout Short.

Which of these looks are you loving, darlings?

With the athleisure trend going strong, these perfect pieces from Sauvage will take you to the gym, to the grocery store, to the park, you name it! Treat yourself to some wonderful new workout wear from this range... Who knows, it might inspire you to get to that spin class ;)

Be sure to follow @sauvageswimwear on Instagram so you can keep up with all the spectacular swimwear (for both men and women, btw) and fitness apparel!

xoxox,

CC

P.S. A big thank you to Simon at Sauvage for working with Couture Carrie these past few years... He is the most generous guy on the planet, an expert in his field, and the consummate businessman!