New York Design Shop DIY Girl’s Dream Giveaway!

Are you a DIY diva, darling?
Check out all these amazing DIY materials available at New York Design Shop!
Antique Lace Trim.
Chunky Silver Chain.
Iron On Studded Trim.
Large Stringed Pearls.
Metallic Fleur de Lis Appliqué.
Orchid.
Preppy Crest.
Ruffle Chain Collar.
Sequin Bow Appliqué.
Silver Pyramid Studs.
Fabulous news, darlings! CC and New York Design Shop have a NYDS Tote filled to the brim with divine DIY materials for one lucky CC reader! 4 Day Contest: To enter, simply visit New York Design Shop and tell us which material(s) your dream gift bag would contain! For an extra entry, Tweet this giveaway, including @couturecarrie and @NYDesignShop and let CC know you have done so in a separate comment. Be sure to Follow New York Design Shop on Twitter! Good luck, my fantastically creative Fellow Fashionistas!
xoxox,
CC

In Sequins

A glimpse at the couture and pre-fall collections reveals that sequins are here to stay… and CC couldn’t be happier about it! CC firmly believes that sequins should not be reserved for “festive” occasions (read: holiday parties). Long live the sparkle!
Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Chanel Couture
Get the look with this Alexia Admor bandage dress! White cocktail dresses are so chic! Also, check out these club dresses!
ADAM pre-fall
Chanel pre-fall, via nymag.com
Derek Lam pre-fall
Diane von Furstenberg pre-fall, via nymag.com
Just Cavalli pre-fall
Naeem Khan pre-fall
Oscar de la Renta pre-fall; this and next three via nymag.com
Reem Acra pre-fall
Tory Burch pre-fall
Vera Wang pre-fall

Phillip Lim sequined asymmetric silk dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Ashish sequined silk-georgette mini dress.
Balmain sequined asymmetric mini dress.
C Society Hawk sequin dress, at pixiemarket.com.
Whistles sequin dress; this and next at asos.com.
Lipsy sequin one shoulder dress.
La Petite Salope V-neck sequin gathered drape dress; this and next at farfetch.com.
Markus Lupfer sequined stripe dress.
Hervé Léger sequin bandage dress; this and next five at shopbop.com.
Vince sequin tank dress.
Haute Hippie strapless sequin bandage dress.
Alexander Wang drapey stretch sequin dress.
Haute Hippie sequin tulle cocktail dress.
Siwy sequin leggings.
Antik Batik matte sequin jacket, at farfetch.com.
Sanctuary sequined cardigan, at anthropologie.com.
Sequin slouchy tank, at jcrew.com.
Elizabeth and James sequin-embellished silk skirt, at net-a-porter.com.
Gemma Lister black sequin collar necklace, at farfetch.com.
Soft Shine necklace, at anthropologie.com.
DIY some shine with this diamond sequin appliqué, at newyorkdesignshop.com. Check out more amazing DIY materials here, and stop by Couture Carrie tomorrow for an amazing New York Design Shop DIY Giveaway!
CC dares you to don sequins, darlings!
xoxox,

CC

CC Loves… & Jack Cards Giveaway!

Here’s what CC is loving right now, darlings!
Spring 2010 Fashion, as showcased in W, January 2010.
Abbey Lee in Italian Vogue, November 2009.
This photo and look from V, July 2009.
This jacket from the H&M Garden Collection.
This Matthew Williamson pre-fall frock, pictured via style.com.
This Alice & Olivia bustier dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
This Haute Hippie sequin tulle cocktail dress.
This Alexia Admor sequin and taffeta bustier strapless bandage dress. So sexy and Balmain-esque! CC has and adores! Find more sexy dresses.
This Robert Rodriguez silk dress, at intermixonline.com.
These LnA zipper leggings from Tea Leaf Clothing. Fabulous news, darlings! 15% off for all CC readers at tealeafclothing.com with coupon code GRANDOPEN!
This Lee Angel necklace, at net-a-porter.com.
This belt/headband/necklace; this and next from New York Design Shop. So versatile and fabulous!
These Metal Chain DIY materials.
CC wrapped them around her booties… but there is so much you can do with these fierce chains… Attach them to handbags as a long strap, or turn them into bracelets, necklaces, etc.! It's a DIY girl's dream material! Check out the site here for lots more fun goodies at really affordable prices.
This DSquared2 studded platform suede bootie, at shopbop.com.
These LaRare boots.
Fashionista University. Yes, such a thing exists! CC only wishes it were around when she was college-aged!

Jack Cards ~ Here’s the deal: Jack Cards offers thousands of terrific paper cards - for every recipient and all occasions. You pick the right ones for the right dates, and when the time comes, Jack Cards will mail you the card to sign and send! That way, you still can add your own personal handwritten touches. What's more, the card comes stamped, addressed and ready to send off. Jack Cards does all the organizing and keeping track for you. You can even upload your contacts right from your address book or Facebook account!
Fabulous news, darlings! CC has a $20 voucher to jackcards.com to give away to one lucky CC reader. Two Day Contest: To enter, simply leave a relevant comment on this post! Shop here.
What are you loving these days, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
P.S. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out CC’s other blog, CC Loves…