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!

Titillating Tags

I. Tagged by lovely Fellow Fashionistas Jaime of la vie… j’aime and Crystal of Plush Palette with stating 7 Unique Things about CC:
1) I have a serious penchant for overdressing. Japanese Numero, March 2009.
2) I’ve had actual conversations with celebs such as Alec Baldwin, Ivanka Trump, Adam Sandler and Sandra Bullock (she goes by “Sandy”).
3) My given name is Catherine but I have gone by “Carrie” for as long as I can remember. And my initials really are CC ~ short for Carrie Critton (and Couture Carrie)!
4) I was a gymnast before I hit my growth spurt at age 13. Now I’m 5’ 10”. Photo from the Silvereye Series by Guido Argentini, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Nearly Stylish.
5) I have always been a blonde but am seriously considering going red this winter. Numero, June 2009.
6) I am obsessed with sexy stockings. This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Style Justice.
7) My bed is positively teeming with throw pillows. French Vogue, September 2009.

II. Tagged by the lovely Janet of Janetteria with stating 5 Little Things That Make CC Happy:
1) Fashion Week! Zac Posen gown via style.com.
2) Cocktail Hour. This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Etrapar.
3) Blue suede shoes. Bazaar, September 2009.
4) Fresh peaches.
5) Playing dress-up (even if I’m the only one to see it!). Visit bodykandi.com for more fun outfits like this.
Also want to thank Fellow Fashionista LuLu for the lovely tag. CC is tagging all of her Fellow Fashionistas with completing either or both of these fun memes!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Don’t forget to enter CC’s Orient Ladies Watch Giveaway and CC’s Chickdowntown.com Tolani Scarf Giveaway!

Urban Camouflage & Brigadeiro Tag

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s sweet16finds.com Reader’s Choice Giveaway is the lovely Stilettolover91 of Hottest Heels ~ congrats, darling!
Fashion Flashback: Italian Vogue, September 2007.
Baby Phat; this and other runway images via nymag.com except where noted.
Betsey Johnson
Diane von Furstenberg
Duro Olowu
Michael Kors, via style.com
Narciso Rodriguez
Tory Burch, via style.com
Tuleh
See by Chloé sequin camo blouse, at Bergdorf Goodman.
See by Chloé camo knit dress, at shopbop.com.
BCBG Modern Camouflage belted dress, at Bloomingdales.com.
Nikka camouflage print silk dress, at asos.com.
Tory Burch super skinny camo pant, at toryburch.com.
Marisa fit drawstring pant; this and next at victoriassecret.com.
Poplin miniskirt.
Juicy Couture Rickey logo ribbon ballet flat, at shopbop.com.
Camo washed canvas messenger, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Not Rational Diaper Bag; this and next at barneys.com.
Baby Needs camo rubber duckies ~ how adorable!
G-Shock oversized watch, at shopbop.com.
Patrizia Pepe camouflage tights, at asos.com.
Mesh camo lace boyshort, at forever21.com.

Tagged by the fabulous Brigadeiro with her Blogiversary Questionnaire:
1. How did you first arrive on my blog?
I happened upon Brigadeiro completely by chance and fell instantly in love with all the designer pieces and exquisite photography!
2. Who are your favourite designers?
Roberto Cavalli, Christian Lacroix, Stella McCartney, Erdem Moralioglu and Christophe Decarnin.
3. How old are you (if you don't mind my asking)?
33 ~ will be 34 on November 11th.
4. Are you studying/working? If so, in what?
I have a B.A., A J.D., and a Masters, and I would get a Ph.D. too if I could! But right now I’m working as a Pilates Instructor (and blogger, of course!).
5. What country are you from?
The U.S…. West Hartford, Connecticut, to be exact.
6. What would you like to see more of on this blog?
I just adore when you show us your fabulous clothes and accessories. It’s especially cool when you juxtapose your own outfits with the same pieces on the runway. And your cuisine photos are just stunning. Keep up the amazing work, darling!
7. How would you describe your style?
Sophisticated yet edgy… I love to pair unexpected items like bustiers and jeans or sweet dresses with tough boots.
8. What was the last thing you bought?
This By Malene Birger dress at theOutnet.com.
9. What are your favourite foods?
Fried calamari, blue cheese, extra rare steak, eel sashimi, avocados and dark chocolate.
10.What are your fashion dislikes?
Jean cut-offs, anything made of terry cloth, Crocs, and sweatpants.
11. What is your favourite vacation spot?
Corfu, Greece; Florence, Italy; the Jersey Shore; and Napa Valley, California
12. What are your favourite pair of shoes?
These Chloé boots.
13. What is your favourite piece of clothing?
Right now, This C-Neeon Rahmguss dress from tresbienshop.net.
14. What is on your wish-list?
A navy schoolboy blazer, black leather pants, Rodarte over-the-knee boots, a statement necklace, and anything Balmain! Paillette mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.
xoxox,
CC