Royally Gorgeous

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC's StockinGirl.com Giveaway is the lovely Melanie ~ congrats!

Baby, it’s blue! Darlings, royal blue is red hot for Spring 2011!
Runway photos via style.com.
Aquilano.Rimondi
Carlos Miele
Davidelfin
Issa
Jaeger London
Kinder Aggugini
Matthew Williamson
Ohne Titel
Tess Giberson
CC hopes you enjoy these shopping suggestions, darlings!
Nanette Lepore La Marocain dress; this and next three at shopbop.com.
Boulee Parker dress.
Gryphon Glitter dress.
Tucker long flowy skirt.
Catherine Malandrino draped silk-chiffon dress; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
Stella McCartney one-shoulder satin dress.
Amanda Wakely one-shoulder stretch-jersey gown.
Notte by Marchesa silk-chiffon gown.
Nissa Jewelry triangle ring, at shopbop.com.
Michael Kors chronograph watch; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Deborah Marquit French lace bra and briefs.
Which royal do you relish?
xoxox,
CC

Architectural Inspiration

Architectural inspiration via marieclairemaison.com.

Crumpet cashmere sweater dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Michael Kors chronograph watch.

Adia Kibur neon stone necklace; this and next at shopbop.com.

Rag & Bone Raeburn felt pumps.

Darlings, what do you think of this space and the look it inspired?

xoxox,

CC

Architectural Inspiration

A whimsical home requires a complementary look, right, darlings?

Architectural inspiration via architecturaldigest.com.

CC has decided to offer a variety of dressing options here. Note that bold brights like lemon yellow, safety orange, and regal purple look fabulous with nudes!

Pleasure Doing Business 5 band miniskirt; this and next at shopbop.com. CC adores these bandage minis - so fabulous and affordable! A chic alternative to Herve Leger...

Haute Hippie nude v neck tee with rhinestones.

Otrera printed silk-chiffon scarf; this and next at two at net-a-porter.com.

Versace leather platform sandals. CC needs!

Tibi wool-crepe dress.

Rebecca Minkoff Alligator Impression Nikki Hobo, at shopbop.com.

Versace floral-print stretch-satin dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Jimmy Choo Private patent-leather sandals.

What do you think of this haute house and the looks it inspired, darlings?

xoxox,

CC

P.S. Thanks for all your encouragement, my Fellow Fashionistas ~ CC has decided to make "Architectural Inspiration" a regular feature on Couture Carrie!

Orient Automatic Watch Giveaway!

Darlings, CC adores Orient watches! Especially loving Model CTT00002D and this gorgeous ladies’ watch.
Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Orient have one of these stunning pink-face timepieces to give away to a lucky CC reader! U.S. Residents only on this one. Two Week Contest: To enter, simply leave a comment on this post stating how you would style this watch. The most creative outfit description will win! Winner to be selected on Friday, September 17, 2010.
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves...

This Ganesh Emporium Delicate Ivory Lace Necklace. A very dainty Ivory-creme lace necklace, lace flowers are connected using jump rings and attached to a very delicate antique brass chain and ends with lobster clasps. The lace flowers have tiny pearls sewn in the center... So demure and gorgeous! And Ganesh Emporium has incredibly fast shipping. Instant jewelry gratification!
This Casio Baby-G watch, available at Macy’s. So fun and fabulous, with LCD backlight, 5 daily alarms, a stop watch, countdown timer, shock resistant, and water resistant up to 200 meters.
These Camilla Skovgaard suede peep-toe ankle boots, at theoutnet.com.
This LaRok Cute Cadet jacket, at chickdowntown.com.
This La Petite S***** draped satin top, at net-a-porter.com.
This Aloha Rag oversized tee, at aloharag.com.
This Alice by Temperley cotton-twill dress, at net-a-porter.com.
This Dolce Vita Electra dress, at shopbop.com.
This Hervé Léger curved ombré strapless dress, at intermixonline.com.
This MinkPink Waisting Away dress, at shopbop.com.
This Shabby Apple CEO dress. CC has this one and just adores it! Wore it to two different recent campaign events to rave reviews (CC’s beau, GP, is running to be State Representative ~ so exciting!). This Shabby Apple dress is cherry red, fitted through the bodice, with a slightly a-line skirt and a lovely keyhole detail. The short sleeves are accented with buttons. The fit is fabulous and comfy. CC highly recommends this CEO dress to her Fellow Fashionistas! Visit shabbyapple.com.
What are you loving right now, darlings?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves...

Here’s what CC is loving right now, darlings!
This heart necklace.
This Orient Watch that CC won courtesy of Keith of Sugar and Spice.
This Alice + Olivia Annie bustier dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
This Nightcap Clothing Priscilla backless dress.
This Heidi Merrick dress.
This Varela LaMar dress.
This Fifty Dollar Vintage Pink Dahlia Gown. CC is absolutely smitten with fiftydollarvintage.com, a site which offers 9 unique vintage pieces each day, each costing just $50! Great news, darlings! Fifty Dollar Vintage is offering CC readers a 15% discount with the coupon code COUTURECARRIE from now until July 30, 2010. Happy shopping! And be sure to Follow Fifty Dollar Vintage on Twitter and Facebook!
xoxox,
CC