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!
Showing posts with label Create Your Style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Create Your Style. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sunday, July 10, 2011
H&M is now open in Buffalo, NY
Here's my cute floral top and wrap belt, I can't wait to wear my purchases :) I guess H&M will be added to the list of stores when I hit the Galleria Mall!Thursday, June 23, 2011
Chan Luu Bracelets - 15% off!
I am reposting this from an email I received, so I am passing the savings on to all my fellow bracelet lovers!! Enjoy and happy shopping!
What better way to accessorize all those cute Summer fashions than with Chan Luu bracelets from TheHipChick.com! Now until June 30th get 15% Off as many Chan Luu bracelets as you want. Use coupon code: Chanluu.
Chan Luu, a designer of fine fashion jewelry and accessories, has had her pieces featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Harper Bazaar and InStyle. Celebrities love Chan Luu designs and they have been spotted on Jennifer Aniston, Mischa Barton, Sandra Bullock, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore and Janet Jackson-just to name a few. Chan uses hand cut semi-precious stones, beads, and colored fresh water pearls. Chan Luu's trademark is her artistic skill in combining unusual forms with beautiful colors to create truly striking pieces which set the trend in fashion jewelry.
Monday, April 25, 2011
5 Ways to Switch Up Your Look
I was catching up on my April edition of People Style Watch magazine and found these fashion tips by Nicole Richie on pg 122 to be very helpful to creating your own style. I happen to love her jewelry line under House of Harlow, its so eclectic and definitely makes a statement. Anyway, check out what she says about how to put together a signature mix:
| http://pnkelephant.com |
- Play with different moods: She says try pairing lingerie-inspired clothes which are soft and feminine with rugged, masculine pieces. It balances out the look.
- Experiment with jewelry: "Layering necklaces or stacking rings gives a very personal look." YES! I so agree with this! Sometimes you can have a HOT piece of jewelry that will make the simplest white tee and jeans POP.
- Dress up casual clothes: Throw on a cute pair of pumps to dress up your jeans. Shoes, shoes, yes shoes, they can make or break ANY outfit.
- Look to the past: Nicole references the energy and music of the 70's, pairing bold prints and colors. "The idea of clashing didn't exist!" Yeah Nicole, I agree.
- Make a statement: "My key pieces are fun sunglasses, great scarves, a bright bag and a dramatic dress..." These are Nicole's statement pieces, mine are definitely my handbags and funky bracelets.
So, I hope these 5 style tips helped you to look in your closet and play up what you already have or may need to to switch your look up!! And if you haven't already check out People Style Watch for great tips, style and fashion trends.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Color Therapy: Violet
Did you know that the color Violet "governs the central nervous system (CNS), pineal gland, cerebral cortex, the right eye and upper brain function".
"Violet is a combination of blue and red and helps to balance spiritual growth, universal love, encourages the flow of imagination and the integration of ideas and allows openness to divine wisdom, selflessness and speeds up natural healing".
It also enhances artistic abilities and suppresses the appetite. So add some violet to your wardrobe and let your creative juices flow!Resources: www.peacefulmind.com, www.therapycolor.com
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Handbags...Oh My!
Handbags..Oh My!
My handbag collection can never be too big. There's just so many to choose from!
Monday, March 28, 2011
They've made a comeback...
...Wide Leg Jeans. Seventies-style denim makes a comeback for spring. Wide-leg jeans are a sure bet with buttoned-up blouses or even just a tee. Read more: Wide Leg Jeans Trend - How to Wear Wide Leg Jeans - Harper's BAZAAR
I'll be pulling my wide leg jeans out of the closet and adding them to my line up this season, how about you?
Wide leg jeans look awesome with wedges,
flats and heels, and are perfect for work if
you're in a relaxed office. Add button down
blouse to dress them up a bit, or pair them
with a simple tee to dress them down. It's
your style, you decide.
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| I just had to feature the bag( Hype Satchels), OMG |
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| Loving the salmon colored twills :) |
Friday, March 25, 2011
Pop your Spring Wardrobe with some Color, Baby!
I am not afraid of color, bold, bright and eye catching color to be exact. This spring season if full of bright, head turning colors. And don't be afraid to mix the colors either, be bold and daring! Here's a few of my favorites that I'll be mixing into my spring step:
Indigo Blue - Accent with metallic accessories.
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| instyle.com |
Tangerine Orange - keep your accessories and shoes to a minimum. The color alone is all you need.
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| peoplestylewatch.com |
Yellow - pair with metallics, it will blend easily. Better yet try some yellow pumps to spice up a pair of everyday jeans.
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| lulus.com |
Florals - Pretty and feminine and the colors just pull you in.
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| Forever21.com |
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Lace: Its come a long way...
Look what happens when lace leaves the Victorian era behind. Applied to a tank vest instead of a high-collar blouse, or a shirtwaist instead of a boned-bodice gown, the ultimate girlie fabric takes on a modern twist. Suddenly lace doesn’t just feel cool. It is cool....
Read the rest of the article and see more beautiful lace clothing and accessories to add to your spring wardrobe at Instyle.com
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tracey Ellis Ross, I'd love to raid her closet!
Hey Everyone!
While browsing the net looking for inspiring ensembles to spice up my wardrobe, I looked up Tracey Ellis Ross. I was first introduced to Tracey's undeniable style by watching her every week as the beloved Joan Clayton from the "Girlfriends" series. Oh how I miss that show, but anyway, I digress. Her style on and off the camera is AMAZING, I watched every episode to see what she was wearing and would go to my closet to see if I had anything like that or needed to buy ASAP! Anyway, I found this article on http://www.essence.com/ that basically summed up all I had to say on Ms. Tracey and her Fabulous style:
"She blew us away with an elegant array of well-cut suits, high-waisted pants with wide hems, draped leather jackets, towering heels and, of course, her signature pencil skirts that fit her amazing figure like a glove. Joan may have been a fictional character but her on-screen taste seemed to crossover into Ross's personal wardrobe, or was it vice versa? From her affinity for bright hued lips--years before it was deemed trendy and safe--to her daring mix of colors and prints, and her eye for wearable fashion-forward silhouettes, Ross has made it onto Hollywood's best dressed list without the aid of a stylist."
Read more: http://www.essence.com/fashion_beauty/independent_spirit/closet_envy_tracee_ellis_ross.php#ixzz1CepWHzpk
While browsing the net looking for inspiring ensembles to spice up my wardrobe, I looked up Tracey Ellis Ross. I was first introduced to Tracey's undeniable style by watching her every week as the beloved Joan Clayton from the "Girlfriends" series. Oh how I miss that show, but anyway, I digress. Her style on and off the camera is AMAZING, I watched every episode to see what she was wearing and would go to my closet to see if I had anything like that or needed to buy ASAP! Anyway, I found this article on http://www.essence.com/ that basically summed up all I had to say on Ms. Tracey and her Fabulous style:
"She blew us away with an elegant array of well-cut suits, high-waisted pants with wide hems, draped leather jackets, towering heels and, of course, her signature pencil skirts that fit her amazing figure like a glove. Joan may have been a fictional character but her on-screen taste seemed to crossover into Ross's personal wardrobe, or was it vice versa? From her affinity for bright hued lips--years before it was deemed trendy and safe--to her daring mix of colors and prints, and her eye for wearable fashion-forward silhouettes, Ross has made it onto Hollywood's best dressed list without the aid of a stylist."
Read more: http://www.essence.com/fashion_beauty/independent_spirit/closet_envy_tracee_ellis_ross.php#ixzz1CepWHzpk
Monday, December 27, 2010
Go Strapless!
According to InStyle.com, you can go strapless for the day, it's the in thing to do. No, I'm not talking about your undies, but your handbag of course! Clutches are the hottest accessory right now, its quick, easy and oh so chic. It can go from work to an evening of fun in 60 seconds flat, try doing that with an over sized tote or hobo, nope won't work! To make the transition easy, avoid formal fabrics and embellishments such as sequins. Go with bright colors or a clutch with small embellishments like grommets to make your day to night clutch a success.
Indulge yourself in the sweetness of a Candy Coated Bag, go ahead and add a bit of sweetness to your wardrobe!
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| Celebs rockin' clutch bags..dressed up and down! |
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| Rasberry Rock Candy...www.candycoatedbags.com |
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Grey and Yellow, Yay or Nay?
I love these two colors together. It's like mixing old with new, winter with spring, gloom with sunshine. Did you know that yellow is associated with logical and intellectual thinking? It also stimulates curiosity and interest. Why not throw on a little yellow sunshine with your grey to shake things up a bit.
What do you think?
*Add a bit of colorful sweetness to your wardrobe!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Black Friday Candy Coated Sale!!!
Black Friday Purse Party Sale
Skip the lines, the hassles, the crowds, and the headaches by going to my website:www.candycoatedbags.com !!!
Join me on Friday November 26th for a Purse Party you can attend without leaving your home!!
Remember.the early bird gets the worm, items sell out fast so you don't want to miss out!!!
The Sale Starts Bright And Early!!!!!!!
Current, Clearance and NEW merchandise will be ON SALE!!
Handbags will be marked down up to 50% OFF between 6am and Noon!!!
Order's totaling over $50 will receive a free gift!
Simply go to my website www.candycoatedbags.com, shop around and place your order!
Enjoy and happy shopping!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Handbag Heaven, Oh My!
I needed some retail therapy over the weekend, so I decided to cruise the net to see what fabulous handbags I could explore. Since it's the holiday season and I can not spend on myself (trying anyway), all I could do was browse. But look at the beauties I found! Enjoy :))
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Big or Small, its all in how you enhance it.
Hey Everyone!
I had a very interesting conversation yesterday with some great ladies via Blackberry Messenger. The topic was which do men prefer most: a nice rack or a nice backside. I being petite, have neither but that's nothing a great pair of jeans and push up's from Victoria's Secret can't fix, ha ha! We never really got around to saying which men actually prefer but we had a great and comical time telling our stories of what brings men to our "yards", lol.
After the conversation, I got to thinking that as women there is always something that we wish we could change or add to our physical selves. The key is to work with what you have been blessed with and enhance those features. But don't, I repeat, DON'T go to the extreme of letting all your goodies hang out for all to see! Nothing is worse than seeing a beautiful woman with what looks to be a 6 yr old's shirt and pants set (WRONG, FAIL!) Enhance is the key word!
Be Bold, Be Confident and Be You...in doing so, you'll always Be Candy Coated!
I had a very interesting conversation yesterday with some great ladies via Blackberry Messenger. The topic was which do men prefer most: a nice rack or a nice backside. I being petite, have neither but that's nothing a great pair of jeans and push up's from Victoria's Secret can't fix, ha ha! We never really got around to saying which men actually prefer but we had a great and comical time telling our stories of what brings men to our "yards", lol.
After the conversation, I got to thinking that as women there is always something that we wish we could change or add to our physical selves. The key is to work with what you have been blessed with and enhance those features. But don't, I repeat, DON'T go to the extreme of letting all your goodies hang out for all to see! Nothing is worse than seeing a beautiful woman with what looks to be a 6 yr old's shirt and pants set (WRONG, FAIL!) Enhance is the key word!
Be Bold, Be Confident and Be You...in doing so, you'll always Be Candy Coated!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Military Look
Want to add discipline to your wardrobe? Why not add the newest military styles to your closet to compliment your already fab style. There is a trick to it though, you don't want to come out the house looking like your heading off to basic training or going off to war. Always, always add a bit of femininity to it. Here's a few tips to lead you in the right direction:
- Wear one piece at a time: Pair a structured military jacket with a feminine flowing skirt
- Avoid Cargo styles with lots of pockets: You have a beautiful handbag from Candy Coated Bags so whats the need for all the pockets! Go for simpler features like stand-out buttons and high collars in shades of olive or brown.
- Long and Flowing: Try a long trench coat or a loose but structured skirt that ends right below the knee
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Shoes and Bags, Oh My!
You already know I have an obsession with handbags but what's a handbag without a cute shoe? Take a look at my finds from shopstyle.com.
I need those Taupe Suede Modern Vintage boots and that Isabella Fiore handbag in my life, PRONTO!
I need those Taupe Suede Modern Vintage boots and that Isabella Fiore handbag in my life, PRONTO!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Putting the Pieces Together
I found this spread while browsing on Shopstyle.com courtesy of member Muhsear, who has by the the way a great eye for style!
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