Award and Tag!

Happy Labor Day, darlings!

CC is honored to have received this lovely award from Statements in Fashion. It requires the recipient to state 7 random facts, so here goes:

1) I can whistle through my teeth. I call it "stealth whistling".

2) I was a gymnast until I got too tall. I can still do a back walkover.

3) I am addicted to Starbucks pumpkin scones. Dontcha just love autumn?

4) I lived in New York City for 6 years and didn't drive at all. I just got my license (again - had to retake the test since it had been so long since my license expired!).

5) My BF, Greg, is running to be State Representative. I'd love it if you would all become fans of his on Facebook!

6) I am a Yoga and Pilates instructor.

7) I can swim a lap and a half underwater.

CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas to do this fun survey. In addition, CC is passing along this lovely award to all of her readers. Congrats, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

Ten Years Hence

Darlings, CC was recently tagged by the lovely Gracey of Breakfast at Gracey's with this fabulous award, which requires the recipent to state where he/she hopes to be in 10 years' time. CC would love to be settled here in Connecticut with her current beau, GP. CC's dream is to own a restaurant/shop where clients can have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and a bit of brie while browsing the most exquisite and exciting array of clothing and accessories!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? CC is passing this award and its query on to all of her Fellow Fashionistas... Can't wait to hear your responses, either in the comments section of this post or on your own blogs. Congrats to everyone, and enjoy!

xoxox,

CC

Awards & 7 Interesting Things:

Honored by the fabulous FashionJazz, the divine Petra of Voyages en Rose, and the darling Nina of Ballerina's Closet Obsession ~ thank you, my dears!
And now, for 7 Interesting Things about CC:
1) I am a rabid overdresser.
2) I looove the cold, especially when it snows! This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Monica of Ciao, Chessa!
3) At the tender age of 10, I learned Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. It is traditionally done with square paper but I couldn’t resist posting this dollar bill shirt!
4) It is nearly impossible for me to find shoes, as I am a size (gulp!) 41. Just got these amazing zipper detail boots on sale at shopbop.com ~ thank goodness Paul & Joe Sister make an 11!
5) I speak fluent Spanish. I was a Spanish and Art History major at Emory University and taught high school Spanish in New York City for 5 years.
6) I am addicted to the song “Fireflies” by Owl City. Addicted.
7) I flew DG’s plane (for about 5 seconds, but that counts, right?).
Also received this gorgeous award from The Society of Style. Thank you, doll!
CC is passing on these two lovely awards to the following Fellow Fashionistas:
A Piece of Passion – for her amazing imagery.
Hottest Heels – for her delightful daily shoe posts and her amazing comments.
Delight by Design – for her flawless aesthetic.
Class and Fab – for her wonderful runway and street style trend distillations.
Congrats, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Tag Time & Award!

Tagged by the lovely Susan of Nearly Stylish, the fabulous Dream Sequins, and the super-stylish Zupu of Bella di Giorno…
Where's your cell phone- on my bed.
Your hair- blonde.
Your mother- hiker and lawyer.
Your father- loved to sail.
Favorite food- avocados.
Dream last night- too real.

Favorite drink- champagne.
What room are you in- parlor.
Hobby- painting.
Fear- loneliness.
Where were you last night- the gym.
Something that you aren't- shy.
Muffins- blueberry.
Where did you grow up- Connecticut.
What are you wearing- fedora.

Friends- dear to my heart.
Something you are not wearing- makeup.
Favorite store- Barneys.
Favorite color- purple.
Last time you laughed- last night.
Your best friend- Erika.
Place you go to over and over- New York.
Person who emails you regularly- my Fellow Fashionistas!
Favorite place to eat- Balthazar.
CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas to do this one ~ so fun!

Also, CC is the proud recipient of this award from the lovely Stephanie of Chic Femme~ thank you, love! CC is passing it along to the following fabulous Fellow Fashionistas ~ congrats to:
Missy of The Fashion Fusion
Jacqueline of Fashion Snag
Stilettolover91 of Hottest Heels
Blair of Delight by Design and
Laura of Bright, Bold & Beautiful
Be sure to visit these fabulous blogs!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Don’t forget to enter CC’s Alex Keller Jewelry and Orient Watch Giveaways! And follow CC on Twitter @couturecarrie! Thanks, darlings!

Bookish Types and Award!

Thank you to lovely Fellow Fashionista Gabbi of *Felinofelice for this gorgeous honor! CC is passing on the love to the following Fellow Fashionistas:
Cosmicaroline
Absolutely Fabulous
Fashion Titbits
I Know, Right?
Sins of my mind
La Dolce Vita
Congrats, darlings!
And fyi, Fellow Fashionista Blair of Delight by Design just did a fabulously bookish post yesterday ~ check it out here.

CC just adores it when models read backstage! Photos via nymag.com.
Anna Barsukova at Cynthia Steffe
Kinga Rajzak at Rick Owens.
Melody Woodin at Thakoon.
Myf Shepherd at PPQ.
Siri Tollerod at Christian Dior.
Tara Gill at Malo.
Taryn Davidson and Kori Richards at Donna Karan.
Yasmin Warsame at Cynthia Rowley.
Sometimes books even make their way onto the runway, as at Libertine, pictured via style.com.
And reading is always en Vogue! Italian Vogue, April 2006.
Italian Vogue, November 2002.
Australian Vogue, September 2008.
Speaking of good reads, what fashion tomes are at the top of your list? CC highly recommends Couture Culture by Nancy Troy.
This Balenciaga bible got 5 stars on amazon.com… Have any of CCs Fellow Fashionistas read it?
Anything in particular on your Summer Reading List?
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Be sure to visit CC tomorrow for a fabulous pop-up boutique with items such as: Chanel and Jean-Charles de Castebajac skirts; Lalique rings; and Sonia Rykiel and Prada belts, plus many more fabulous vintage and Designer items!