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The Clutch of It All

It's no secret that I have become obsessed with clutches lately, especially vintage. I'm noticing more and more that the bag once only used for formals or evening events are being carried as an everyday fashion accessory. Now how do you fit all of your necessities in a clutch you ask? It is not easy but being able to master this art has become a badge of honor. My suggestion would be to put your bare necessities in your clutch of choice. Buy miniatures of your favorite handbag necessities if available. Rocking a clutch with your daytime attire, signals you're a smart and efficient packer and your look required minimal effort. Go ahead, try it!

As always, Be Candy Coated!

Never lose your power!

So I was reading horoscopes using the Daily Horoscopes app, and came across this one under Scorpio. I'm not a Scorpio but I take all tips that apply. I figured I'd share this one as it could relate to anyone at some point in time:

"Sometimes when you want something too badly - so badly that your enthusiasm turns to desperation, and your hope turns to fear - you lose your power. When you allow your desire for something to become bigger than you are, then you lose your ability to draw it to you. You may be doing just that now with an important goal. You want it so much that you are starting to fear that you will never have it. You may be wondering how something so wonderful could ever possibly work out for you. But it can. Want it a little less, and you'll see it from a better perspective."
 

As always.. Be Candy Coated

Eye Candy from Gucci

I have nothing else to say but beautiful. 

What or Who defines your style?

What defines your style? Is it your mood, your peers, your environment? Or do you defy all, throw caution to the wind and be the amazing woman you're intended to be?

One late night my daughter and I decided to go get a late night snack from a local restaurant. Well as we're getting ready to leave she comes downstairs with a cobalt blue shirt, skinny jeans, a pair of cheetah print flats and a cheetah print turban style hat. Well, I loved everything until I got to the turban. Not a fan.

I try not to discourage her style, you see because despite what any one says, she maximizes each and every opportunity she gets to express her style. She has her own blog - tay-beautiful345 - on tumbler full of awesome pics of great styles and ideas. That got me to thinking, I am sure I have some purses that would make someone think what the H&%$ was she thinking when she bought that, but I like it so it's not up to anyone else to like. It's true what they say about learning anything from anyone, I learned a lesson from my 16 year old daughter to not care what anyone says or thinks, rock your style the way you want to wear it. 


Until next time...Be Candy Coated! 

CCB - New and Improved

Hey Everyone!

I hope you have all had a great weekend. Its the usual for me this Sunday, relax and reflect on the week past and the week ahead. If you've been following along with me on Twitter and now Instagram, you will know that I took some time away from Candy Coated Bags and Be Candy Coated to really perfect the vision and the mission of what I want my business to be. I've still continued to collect my fabulous handbags of course, but I wanted to make sure I was doing sharing my passion for the right reason. Over the past year, I have participated in many fundraisers and donated tons of handbags to charities supporting and encouraging our youth. It gave me the greatest feeling and true appreciation for simply giving from the heart. I had never been happier representing Candy Coated Bags.

So with that being said I am very excited to announce over the next few weeks and months, I will be revamping the Candy Coated Bag website, updating with new handbags and also I will have a few handbags that part or all of the proceeds will go towards organizations that represent our youth. Be Candy Coated will also get a smooth makeover as well. I can't wait to embark on this new journey and I am so happy to take you along with me. Thank you for continuing to follow me on Twitter, Facebook and now instagram (can I say I am addicted to instagram now lol, follow me CC_Bags)

Until next time, continue to Be Candy Coated!