Couture Cure

A new blog.

2007-01-12T14:45:00.000-08:00

As you can see, I haven't been posting lately.

That is because I have made a new blog,

http://www.fashiondisorder.blogspot.com

I will be giving this one up for that,

because this was a tester blog for me.

It will be similar to couture cure,

but it will be a little different.

Making the most out of 2006.

2006-12-31T22:39:00.000-08:00

I'm making the most out of 2006.
Before its gone.
Right now, mountain time, its 11:39, 21 minutes until the new year.
I am planning on watching the countdown on the tube.

Anyways, thankyou for your endless supports,
& HAPPY NEW YEAR.

& ilu,
Cee.

Smells like Couture

2006-12-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

I was browsing through ShopBop, and i came across these fabulously funny socks by juicy couture. They got me laughing. They are 12 dollars a pair. Whoa is how i'll say it. What got me laughing is the detail on the bottom of the socks, it says "smells like couture". So next time someone says your feet smell, tell them it smells like couture. There are many phrases on the side of the socks, like 'pretty juicy', 'juicy delinquents', 'homecoming couture', and 'rebel without couture'. Although I only wear ankle socks, these are very... rebel-chic. But just don't wear them with your gym shorts :]

podcast

2006-12-24T19:48:00.000-08:00

All iPod holders, listen up.
I have just learnt to make podcasts,
and there may be one coming soon.
I bet that you'll enjoy CoutureCure- the audio edition.

Leopard Flats

2006-12-23T18:09:00.000-08:00

Today, i went to Sunridge mall to do some last-minute Christmas shopping. I read this other blog that said that there were cute (and cheap) flats in Payless, so I went there. I own only one pair of flats, and they hurt more than my 4-inch wedges. So, I zapped to the fives section, and immidatly tried on some shoes.

American Eagle™ "Fiona" Ballet Flat

Pleather, $29.99 CDN, payless.

I wanted to get these ones, becuase I know that these would look amazing with skinnies, and pleather is "in" right now, but they were so unbreathable, and after admiring myself in the store's mirror for a few minutes, my feet started getting hot, so I decided that these wern't for me.

And then my mom showed me another pair of flats, they were the same brand, style, and price, but they were made out of a more breathable material, and is leopard print. An oh yes, they were as cute as the pleather ones. so I brought them. I love love love them.

American Eagle™ "Fiona" Ballet Flat

leopard material, $29.99 CDN, payless

Okay. Now that I've showed you some glamorous flats, let me rant.

one thing that irritates me- skinny jeans with skater shoes. You know, the kind of shoes where you can't hide it with the hem of your pants- you have to tuck them in? i seriously don't know what their thinking. Don't get me wrong- i'm not dissing their style or whatever, but skinny jeans are supposed to be worn with pumps, flats, ankle boots and others. Not skater shoes. i do not think that its appropriate. I know that my school isn't one of the we-only-wear-trainers-in-gym kind of place, but please, respect some fashion rules. Save your skater shoes for the boot cut. But, i think that if you wear your skinnies with smaller sneaker-trainers, like pumas, it will be comfortable, and also a little, tiny bit cute. its not the best choice ever, but at least you wont be the-ew-girl-with-the-skater-shoes.

Another that irratates me- select people in my class. They think their fashionable, but the only thing that is close to that is their 70 dollar TNA hoodies. I'm a fan of TNA, but I think their hoodies are way too plain worn alone. yet everyone's obsessed with them. This girl- she wore her black TNA hoodie with black old-navy kids jeans (that i also own but threw into my "unwanted" pile of clothes in my junkyard of a closet long ago). The only thing on her that was not black was the teeny-tiny TNA sign on her. She looked emo, but tons of people complemented her (not including me). I think people here should be more fashion-forward. Just because we can't catch the runway shows doesen't mean we can't be truly fashionable. I think that we really have to step out of the hoodies, and get your own life.

until next post,

Cee.

Style Interception #1- Nicole Richie

2006-12-21T14:48:00.000-08:00

Get the style of a Celebrity without the price.
You can thank me later :]

This is a very long guide, so i'm splitting them up.

This is the first one.
inspired by The November Lou Lou magazine.

Nicole Richie
Glamour in Jeans.

image from nicole-fan.org

Steal Nicole's style

Accessories:

Over size, over priced designer sunglasses. Wear them always when you're outside. Cause' that's what the celebrities do.
The skull scarf. Wear it with a simple tank top for instant glam.
Oversize leatherbag in colors that pop. Wear it with your skull scarf & tank for added glam.
small, non-chunky bracelets (click here to see) Get quality gold bangles (or cheap ones that look real. don't worry, i won't tell.) and show them off. Or wear a few brown/ black elastic bands arond your wrist.
The headband. Buy satin ones that are in your favorite color (me-purple) they look great. Plus, hide greasy roots!

Jeans:

Black skinny jeans. Dress them up with red pumps for sexy-glam, dress them down with black flats for laidback-glam. ( i love the black flats/black skinnies look. the look is really easy to acheive, but it looks and feels great.)
Medium wash bootcut sort-of-skinny-around-the-calves jeans. They are perfect for school. Wear them with flip-flops if you're blessed with warm weather (which i, unfortunatly, am not.) , or cute sneakers (like pumas. they arn't big & skater-y, but they offer no traction or support whatsoever.) Wear them with a comfy sweater or a tee.

Shirts:

The fitted white tank top. pile on the accesories for daytime glamour.
All shirts that have cute, girly-boho details. nighttime glamour, here I come!
V-neck tees. they show enough skin without showing too much skin.

Shoes:

black flats. Wear them with black skinnies for laidback glam.
metallic flats. wear them with your medium to light washed skinnies.
pumps in all colors. waer with dark to black skinnies for nighttime glamour.

Additional Tips:

Pile on the accesories. Layer necklaces & bracelets.
make a "boring" outfit pop- Nicole style- add a bold piece, such as red pumps, yellow bags, the like.
Get a Nicole makover- brown hair, subtle but sexy makeup, plump lips, red nails.

Posting... soon.

2006-12-20T17:28:00.000-08:00

i'm so sorry that i haven't been posting lately.
but its hard, with Christmas & stuff,
its been pretty chaotic.
so, school lets out on Friday,
& i know- promise that i'll post almost every day.

xox,
Cee

Fashion god's worst mistake for Marc.

2006-12-10T20:10:00.000-08:00

How can I describe Dakota Fanning?
Beautiful? Talented? Mature?
None of the above.

Dakota Fanning, the new face of Marc Jacobs, is going to scare me to death. She, of all PEOPLE, the face of Marc Jacobs?! Marc, please be kidding.

She had a six-page spread in the October Teen Vogue, && you know, I HATED IT. She was posing like a model, but didn't have the grace of one. i don't know why everyone's obsessed with her all of a sudden (she was kind of whisper-whisper back then), she has zero modeling talent.

Dakota, honey, you have a dim sum bowl on your head.

The Marc ads will be in Febuary Issues of Vogue & W. If you don't want to risk seisures, steer clear.

The horrid ads were shot by Juergen Teller in Los Angeles in mid-november.

"Marc loves her as a character and thinks she is beautiful and a great actress," said Robert Duffy, president. "He loved the idea of having this young, small girl in the clothes, and we made them in her size to shoot her in."

hmm, what size, Robert? 5 in the children's department?

MY CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

2006-12-10T09:08:00.000-08:00

My Christmas wishlist.
this year, i don't want anymore barbies, gameboys, or game boards.
this year, i want the haute stuff.
which is not for sale in toys 'r' us.

Return to Tiffany™ collection heart tag bracelet.

Sterling silver. 8" long.
CDN$220, tiffany

i really love this bracelet. its classic, yet cute. i know that i'm gonna wear it everyday if i brought it. right now, i'm persuing my dad to buy it for me. And then i'll have my name engraved on it. & then i'll buy more charms to put on it. I'm crazy about this piece.

Lets just say that i'll do anything for this. Pay with my own money, even.

USB power adapter

$29, apple

For those times when i don't want to plug my iPod into the computer.

Alright Still

Lily Allen

$17.61, Amazon

Lily Allen is my new obession. Everything does sound better with a British accent.

Starbucks Gift Card.

From $15-$100, Starbucks

i love starbucks. can't live without it. For times when i've just spent all my money on lipgloss or whatever.

I hope i do get what i want for Christmas this year, && i hope you do too.

This may be a little early, but thanks for reading this blog &

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Holiday Dresses

2006-12-06T19:07:00.000-08:00

I was flipping through the newest LouLou, which arrived in my mailmox today, && I saw this REALLY PRETTY dress from Club Monaco. I think that I shall get it for my party. But it costs like 179 dollars. So, I'm right now browsing through Club M's website, && I found this TERRIFFIC dress thing.

Sequin Low Black Dress

$289, club monaco

okay, I have something similar from Aritzia. But its not really a dress, more like a tunic. && its grey && hot pink, with leopard prints on it. I wear it with skinnies && a plain white tee underneath it.

Bow Down to Aritzia

2006-12-05T14:50:00.000-08:00

You probably haven't heard of Aritzia yet, because its located in the middle of NOWHERE (Canada), && its pretty whisper-whisper. But to me, its HEAVEN. imagine rows of Sevens jeans, TNA sweaters, Talula tops, && a DJ in the corner, playing remixes from artists that you haven't heard of (that makes you want to climb on a table && dance). Sales persons scurrying around, holding clothes in outragous colors.

I love it there.

Even if all the clothes are a wee bit expensive, I still do. (I mean, where else in Canada can you get Sevens or TNA?! ) I mean, you can't shop Garage FOREVER.

Aritzias are located in major Canadian cities like: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto && Ottawa. If you visit these cities, make sure you make a visit to a store. Their website is Aritzia.com, if you want a sneak-peek on the clothes, see some locations, && listen to good music. (Right now, the featured artist is Lily Allen, a UK singer. I like her tropical-ly tunes.)

&& right now, some clothes that i really like from Aritzia.:

Cowichan Longsleeved Mock Zip Sweater

TNA, $95

It may look weird in the picture, but its an IT item at Calgary. It looks great when you put it on, && EVERYONE has one (except for me.) Its a little expensive for a sweater, right? 100 dollars with tax.

Light Jersey sleeveless scoop tee

Black/white

TNA, $35

I'm actually wearing this right now, as I type. But these tees are on sale now- $19.99. && mine is navy/white, not black/white.

I'm gonna try && download some Lily Allen now. She sounds WAY better than Paris Hilton.

I'll post more Fashion (&& a wee bit beauty) later :]

xoxo,

Cee

Today's events.

2006-12-03T17:23:00.000-08:00

I'm suffering from a pounding headache right now. I think its from all that caffine from my chai tea latte [grande]. I should not have drunk it so fast. I feel weird.

Today, I went to Market Mall, because I wanted to buy some gifts for my friends. So I went to Crabtree & Evelyn, one of my favorite body lotion/soap places, && i got 2 gift sets.

Nantucket Briar
Weekender

$15.96, Crabtree&Evelyn

Rosewater
Weekender

$15.96, Crabtree&Evelyn

I wanted to get the spring rain && summer hill weekenderd, but they were out of stock.

&& then i went to starbucks to get a latte, && then the headache came. Joy.

So, after that, my mom dragged me into Benetton, && i spent like, 30 minutes in that store, && yup, i was bored. I tried to look for these scarf chin things, but no sucess. I saw them in another sytle blog, i think it was Stylebubble.

Chain scarves around models' necks,

Benetton

&& then i got a Teen Vogue. No, I don't suscribe. I just buy them.

The 'wishlist' Holiday 06'

2006-12-02T18:39:00.000-08:00

Okay, this is later.
i've finished my delicious meal of meatballs, spagetti, && veggies.
Now i'll give the audience what they want.
a new post.

So, me being a Canadian, has its ice cream && pepper.
Ice cream- we have chic brands like TNA, talula, && lululemon. All to our selfish selves :]
Pepper- its not really convienient here when it comes to US brands. Plane a few, shop a few. Cross the border a few.

But style is international
Trends are international.

These may be out of some of us's price ranges,

but you can look && find similar items from different stores.

Here are the 'Wishlist' for winter 06'

Patent leather.
also called pleather. They look city-chic [ALREADY!]with a pair of skinnies && a tee. I like how they're shiny.

Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes

Patent pump with bow

$310, shopbop

Yves Saint Laurent

Downtown patent leather tote

$1,395 Neiman Marcus

Staying warm

stay nice 'n' toasty with cute matching scarf & hat set.

Juicy Couture
Logo Scarf & Hat Gift Set
$125 Neiman Marcus

Lacoste

Cable-Knit Beanie & Scarf

Beanie $75,Scarf $135

Neiman Marcus

Ankle Boots

I've looked through tons of magazines, && I saw TONS of stars wearing these darlings. Lindsay L, Kate M, && Sienna M. They glam up any old outfit. Wear them over skinnies [my new obsession], with shorts [if its pretty warm at your town], with dresses, && opaque tights.

Oh…Deer!

Anna Leather Ankle Boots

$140 shopintuition

Moschino Cheap & chic

Scallop Trimmed Ankle Boot

$295 SALE Barneys

Metallics

Whoever said that they were out must have a major problem-they are still in! I like to wear metallics on the feet, the arm, && the waist.

Christian Louboutin

Leather Flat

$490 Barneys

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marcet Tote

$398 ShopBop

The color GREY.

2006-12-02T17:50:00.000-08:00

The color GREY is very "in" for fall && winter.
i've brought V-necks, tees, && tanks in grey,
&& rescued my old grey things from the bottom of my closet.
I feel ready.
No, not yet.
not without ANOTHER v-neck in a shade of purple.
not without a GLAM HANDBAG.
not without ANOTHER retro top from Talulah [Aritzia]
anyways, let this post begin.

later.

Welcome to Couture Cure

2006-10-26T20:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Couture Cure,
a fashion blog made by yours truly, Cee.
this blog was inspired by page 370 of the September Teen Vouge,
&& a Sophia Signorelli's fashion blog [pearlsandpants.blogspot.com]

More about Cee :
-13 years
-name: Cheryl
-hearts shopping, fashion, beauty
-lives in Canada