"Darlings..." begins her latest blog post.  Yes - you have our attention already.  Brushing off this fusty endearment to her readers and serving up heaping helpings of fashion and engaging photography is Catherine Critton of Couture Carrie.  Her 2-year-old Connecticut-based blog started as a personal fashion journal and quickly became a must-read for hundreds of thousands of visitors each month.

ChickAdvisor:  What has been one highlight of your blogging experience?

Catherine Critton: [A favourite part] about blogging, other than making friends the world over, is getting to try out magnificent clothes and accessories from fabulous new designers!

Plaid love-fest with ADAM, Christian Dior, and Suno

CA: Who are your top fashion icons?

CC: Sienna Miller, Eva Mendes, Audrey Hepburn, Dita von Teese, Kate Lanphear, and Carine Roitfeld.

Laces from Joie Elvia, Dolce & Gabbana, Only Hearts

CA: Have you received any fun fan mail?

CC: My favorite type of mail are queries from Couture Carrie readers about items I've featured. I love helping fellow fashionistas track down coveted items of clothing.  It is my honor to help outfit the masses.


CA: Will you confess your guilty pleasure?

CC: I'm almost ashamed to admit it... Jersey Shore.  I just adore Snooki!


CA: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you go?

CC: I would love to move back to New York City someday. I lived there for six years when I was a public school teacher (the last job I had before becoming a blogger).

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