Steve Madden Lenona

Last week I had a little bit of a Labels or Love retail therapy moment and to be honest...I had so much fun splurging like that! I stopped by Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island to try and find some pieces from their recent fashion show (post coming on that soon). My first stop was Guess and I may or may not have done some damage. Their latest marketing of Sexy without question totally suckered me in and I spent all of my budget in there but my new wardrobe is thanking me! My shopping trip would not have been completed without checking out some of my favorite shoe stores which brought me to finding these new Steve Madden Lenona pumps.

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I must say I never thought it would happen because I was so opposed to pointy toe shoes when I was younger. I can hear  myself now "No, Mom! I don't want to wear those witchy shoes!" My my how times have changed because I literally stopped in my tracks when I saw these...tried them on...oh yeah they're being added to the collection.

They are definitely the perfect staple pump to add to your closet. Lenona features a 4 inch heel with no platform. The shoes have a serious shimmer to them which brings a very subtle sexy pop to any outfit.

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Price: $99.95

Purchase: Steve Madden

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Melt Cosmetics Lipsticks

For months I have been lusting over Melt Cosmetics lipsticks! Since May, my Instagram timeline has been flooded with these beautiful pictures of their gorgeous colors and of course everything was sold out. So the minute I heard about their restock and new colors launch in October I knew I was buying everything.

Melt Cosmetics lipsticks come in a variety of vibrant colors, cruelty free and have an ultra-matte texture. Now I know when we hear ultra-matte, a lot of us immediately think of MAC Cosmetics Matte finishes but Melt's version is nothing like it. It goes on very creamy and is not drying at all. However, it does leave a stain on your lips that takes forever to come off so make sure you moisturize your lips with a chapstick or prep + prime before hand.

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The colors are amazing and definitely something different to add to your collection. I can't wait to style some outfit pictures and use these colors!

Price: $19 per lipstick

Purchase: MeltCosmetics.com

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Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I wanted to do something to spread awareness for this disease and to give back to you as my readers. Find out how to win these awesome prizes. Click here for the giveaway.

PRIZES

There will be three (3) winners!

One (1) lucky lady will win a Pair of Bebe Maxwell Pump in hot pink.

One (1) lucky lady will win one Brand new Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick (Color #8) and 1 Sally Hansen Nailpolish.

One (1) lucky lady will win one MAC Cosmetics Pink Pigeon Lipstick and 1 Sally Hansen Nailpolish.

PRIZE PICTURES

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

The deadline to enter is Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 11:59PM.

Giveaways are open to followers/readers that are 18 years or older with U.S. shipping addresses only, unless otherwise stated. No P.O. boxes. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Winner has 48 hours to respond or else a new winner will be chosen. The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to Candy Coated Closets and not to Facebook. By participating in this promotion you agree to a complete release of Facebook from any claims.

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Sephora VIB Rouge

I've been swamped trying to catch up on work and organizing my glam room which has been an epic fail. The only upside to going through my stash is actually seeing everything that I have again which actually led me to this post. Recently, I've been shopping a lot and building my make up collection. I know, I know...I don't need nor do I have any more room to start collecting anything else but come on...anything that makes me feel like Ariel in her treasure trove of collections is fine by me.

With that mind set, I ultimately gained VIB Rouge status at Sephora a few months ago. At the time I didn't even know Sephora had a rewards program like this so I was thoroughly surprised when the associate at the store told me congrats and started explaining all of the benefits of a Rouge member. In case you don't know...

VIB Rouge status is conferred on those registered Beauty Insider members who spend a minimum of $1,000 on merchandise (excludes gift cards, egift certificates, taxes & shipping) on Sephora.com and in Sephora stores. As a VIB Rouge member you can receive:

• Free Shipping on all orders

• Unlimited access to the Beauty Studio

• Exclusive invitations to Rouge-Only Events

• Special seasonal surprise gifts

• Access to a Rouge Concierge

• And much, much more…

My first reaction was oh great...so now I have another status that shows I shop way too much lol. Besides that glaring giveaway, I am enjoying the benefits of being a Rouge member. The free shipping and the exclusive beauty perks are amazing and I can't wait to see what else Sephora has in store for us!

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Shoes of the day!

Ok I don't know what's going on with the weather in NY. Today's it's a high of 78 degrees and it's killing me because I've already made the switch of seasons in my closets and my shopping pattern. I'm ready for boot season!

Here's a quick picture of some of my latest shoe hauls!

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The green pumps are Fairfield from the JustFab Luxe line. Beyond gorgeous. I can't wait to pair an outfit with these.

The booties are the G by Guess Lazer Bootie and I'm pretty excited because they were both 30% off.

Let me know if you're looking to purchase any of these babies!

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Time flies....

The last week of September was super busy! I finally finished celebrating my birthday (September babies wooo) and now I need to catch up on everything thing else that I've been neglecting. So stay tuned for tons of updates on my latest hauls on make up, jewelry and of course fashion!

Yesterday, I walked into my glam room and decided I wanted to style an outfit that was dedicated to my favorite colors for fall: burgundy, emerald and cobalt blue. I love these colors because they are so rich and can easily be paired with some of your favorite neutrals that you already have in your closet.

I kept this look very classic and light on the accessories because I wanted the colors to do all of the work so let's take a look!

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What I’m wearing:

Shirt: XSRE      Shoes: Vince Camuto      Skirt: 2cuute     Ring: XSRE     Handbag: Audrey Brooke   Sunglasses: Gucci   Lipcolor: MAC Cosmetics Magenta lipliner with Lust for life lipgloss       Nailpolish: Anise Nailpolish

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Fall Outerwear Shopping Selection - Part 1

Hey dolls! With the season changing so quickly, I thought it was time that we discussed some new jackets that would be some great additions to your closet. So I assembled a few of my top picks in a range of prices which would be great for any fab fashionista!

fall outer wear guide

1. Rainbow Shops - Moto Leather-Look Jacket with Pyramid Studs. Find it here: http://goo.gl/ezAZSE

2. Kohl's - Jou Jou Faux-Leather Ruched Jacket. Find it here: http://goo.gl/G6jM1g

3. MICHAEL Michael Kors Coat, Leather Buckle-Collar Motorcycle Jacket. Find it here: http://goo.gl/lwcx0K

4. Grey Multi Knit Faux Leather Jacket $59. Find it here: http://goo.gl/dBJ9VP

5. Bar III Jacket, Long-Sleeve Faux-Leather Motorcyle. Find it here: http://goo.gl/QWuAfq

6. INC International Concepts Jacket, Faux-Leather Motorcycle. Find it here: http://goo.gl/bqENPK

7. Elie Tahari - Angelica Jacket. Find it here: http://goo.gl/xMcGDb

Happy Shopping!

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My Latest Jewelry Haul

I wanted to show you guys some new pieces I picked up this weekend. I'm so into adding accessories to my wardrobe so I'm always on the hunt for new bold and unique pieces . I'm a girl that loves sparkle, glitz and glam so I tend to get pieces that reflect that. It's weird because I'm such a shy girl but when it comes to my clothes...the bolder the better! Here's some pieces I picked up this weekend.

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From One Fashion Lover to Another...

Fall is happening and if your closet is anything like mines, it's in need of a major makeover. So let's cut to the chase shall we?

One of the biggest trends I saw during Fashion week was the bold hues that designers used to highlight the overall theme and look of their collection. One of my favorite colors that I'm now adding a lot of to my closet is Cobalt blue.

Cobalt blue is one of those bold, rich colors that complements every complexion and works to create a bold but yet classic and relaxed fall look. I think it's the perfect pop of color to wear so try adding a silky blouse, a pair of high heels or even a new handbag in your favorite shade of blue.

Here, I quickly paired a pair of leather pants and a jacket with a bright blue top and blue high heels. It's a quick and easy look to put together if it's for a night out with the girls or even a date night. Just remember if you're going to go for a bold look, try wearing a natural lipstick color and define your lips with a darker lipliner. Hey, if you're wearing it for date night throw on some lipgloss on and a smoky shadow and you're set for the night!IMG_7424

 

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What I’m wearing:

Jacket: Jou Jou  Shoes: Mojo Moxy  Pants: Rainbow   Clutch: XSRE

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The End of an Era...

The end of summer is always bitter sweet for me. I'm going to miss rocking my summer maxi dresses and cute sparkly sandals but I'm ready to rock some boots! This past weekend in NY it wasn't too hot but it definitely wasn't fall weather, so I decided to rock a cute and casual look that will easily transition me into fall.

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For the last picture I actually changed my lip color. I lined my lips with MAC Nightmoth lipliner, then used MAC sweet succulence.

What I’m wearing:

Jacket: Rainbow's Shops    Flats: Vince Camuto      Lipstick: MAC Cosmetics    Sunglasses: Alexander McQueen    Earrings: Body Central

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Tarte BB Tinted Treatment

New to my beauty regime is the Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen.

I received a set of samples in one of my older Tarte orders and I've heard so much about them since they took the US beauty scene by storm over the past year I've been dying to try it out.

In case you don't know, a BB cream stands for Beauty Balm. It's a new hybrid beauty product that hydrates and evens out skin tones. Most BB creams cover like a tinted moisturizer and I know some people like to use it as a replacement for a foundation because it's packed with nutrients for the skin and provides light coverage. Now let's focus on the Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen.

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Tarte's BB cream comes in 4 shades: fair, light, medium, and tan which is great for people who have a hard time finding the perfect coverage. I've actually spent hundreds of dollars on tons of foundations and it was funny that I found one I liked so much in a tiny free sample.

It is very creamy and mousse like with a semi-matte finish. You can wear it alone or use it as a skin primer for foundation. One of the best things I found about it is that it's great for build-able coverage so if you're running out of the house quickly and don't have the time to put on your full face, you can quickly put this on and be on your way. If you are going to build coverage with this BB cream, I suggest building it in thin layers so it doesn't go on looking cakey. For a very light coverage, I suggest putting it on with your finger. If you want to build coverage then I would use a thin brush to achieve medium coverage.

I've been wearing it for about a month now and it's safe to say that it's here to stay!

You can pick it up at TarteCosmetics.com or at Sephora!

So what do you think? Is a BB cream for you?

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Fall is Here!

When I took these pictures it was the perfect fall day in New York! It was in the mid 70's, the sun was shining and the breeze was amazing. Now it's a 89 degrees and I'm hiding out in my air conditioner. Even though it seems like summer is holding on for dear life, we all know that Fall is fast approaching so that means it's time to switch those wardrobes and start piling on the layers!

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What I’m wearing:

Top: Dressbarns    Pants: Amazon.com       Boots: Justfab Romesha      Lipstick: Marc Jacobs Neo Noir    Scarf: Amazon.com  Sunglasses: Amazon.com       Handbag: Betsey Johnson

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Rue La La - Under $25 Accessories Event

I'm always on the lookout for great shopping deals, so I had to jump at the opportunity when Rue La La sent me a $30 shopping spree credit to check out their refreshed Rue living page. Rue La La is a revolutionized online shopping platform that houses unique boutiques for the life of stylish decor and fashion. It is one of my favorite online shopping boutiques because you can find some amazing prices on high-end, luxury items for your home, footwear, accessories, local services and much more.

Usually, I tend to blow my monthly shopping budget whenever I browse online, however, this time I was determined to wait to use the $30 credit for something more practical. That's when they decided to launch their For Accessory Addicts - bags, scarves & more boutique! Um, hello...accessory addict right here!

This boutique is broken down into 3 categories -  Handbags/Belts, scarves & more/Wallet, wristlets & more! What makes this boutique even better is that they have it broken down into steals under $25, $50 and $100, so it's a great way to pinpoint your price range and shop shop shop! Seeing as I only wanted to use my credit I went right for the Steals under $25.

I found some super cute items but I fell in love with some of their scarves. Here's 3 of my favorite items!

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1. La Fiorentina Pom Pom Scarf $58.00  $24.90

2. La Fiorentina Yellow Tassel Trim Scarf $58.00  $24.90

3. Michael Stars "On Your Mark" Raspberry & Ivory Scarflette $38.00  $19.90

I love the versatility you get from wearing a scarf. They're great to add-on another layer to your outfit or even spice up a boring handbag. With fall approaching so quickly this is a great event to check out.

Sign up for Rue la la!

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MAC Guilty Passions – Lavish Rose Lip Gloss Set

So I know this collection came out last year but I just picked it up and I fell in love with the colors so I had to show you guys!

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Gorgeous colors right?! I love the pigmentation and gloss of all 4 but my favorites are definitely Colours saturation and Boys go crazy. I have a love obsession with red, wine and purple on my lips!

Here's a fun look I did using MAC Magenta lipliner, MAC Heroine lipstick and MAC Boys go crazy lipgloss.

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80's Baby!

So if you haven't heard already this month is my birthday....yay for 27! So I'm doing a huge birthday celebration giving away prizes to one (or more) of you everyday for the rest of the month. Check out the information on my 27 Days - A Birthday Celebration Page.

When I think of being an 80's baby, I think of cartoons shows like Darkwing Duck, Talespin and Ducktales. Ah the memories! But when it comes to fashion, I can only go by what I've seen in some of my mom's pictures...the huge hair and big earrings. So I was inspired by that for this outfit.

Plus, I picked up a new pair of cowboys boots and had to show off the sparkle. Yes, items with a lot of bling are "my precious"!

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Haha, I never thought there would be a day I would wear boots with shorts but hey never say never.

What I'm wearing:

Top: Dots      Bottom: Rainbows       Boots: Not Rated Tailspin     Lipstick: Milani Cosmetics 21-Sangria

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Penny Loves Kenny Majori Bootie

Showstoppers! Yes I only needed one word to describe these Penny Loves Kenny Majori Bootie from DSW.

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As you can see I am a firm believer in if the shoe fits...buy it in every color! These I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a flashy boot with a sturdy platform to wear all day.

  • Leather upper
  • Almond toe
  • Front zipper entry
  • Mix n' match studs all over boot
  • 1¼" platform, 5" stiletto covered heel
  • Synthetic sole
  • Runs true to size

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Rampage Kosmo Bootie

If you're looking for a unique bootie in a great color then the Rampage Kosmo Bootie is definitely something you want to check out. At first I had my doubts that it made me look and feel a little like Peter Pan because of the color and the pointy toe...but I slept on it for a few days and saw some pictures of other girls in them and they're totally worth the splurge if you're looking for a new green boot!

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  • Faux suede upper
  • Double faux leather straps and buckle embellishments
  • Pointed toe
  • 4" covered heel
  • Synthetic sole
  • Runs true to size (even with the pointed toe) enough room to wear socks with

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Seychelles Can't Stand the Heat Bootie

Here's another transition into fall bootie. The Seychelles Can't Stand the Heat Bootie.

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  • Suede upper
  • Embroidering details
  • Military-inspired button and elastic closure
  • Back zipper
  • 3¾" covered heel
  • Synthetic sole
  • Imported

Here's a quick video of the Heat booties on so you can get another idea of how they look on!

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Fergie Luna Boot

I know it seems like it was just yesterday that we were waiting for the snow to melt and for 80+ degree weather but It's time to transition into fall ladies which means it's time swap out your strappy sandals for some new boots/booties. Picking up the perfect pair of boots or booties is just one small change to your wardrobe that can last throughout the fall/winter season. So let's start on some new boot reviews...

Here is the Fergie Luna Boot that is available for $159 at DSW.

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The Luna's are a great boot for the fall if you're looking to expand your wardrobe. It's a little pricey but you are definitely getting a lot for your buck. They're so comfortable you can pair them with a pair of jeans, skirts or even dresses! My favorite thing about these boots is the harness buckle details.

  • Distressed suede upper
  • Harness buckle detailing
  • 15" shaft height, inside zipper
  • 14½" calf circumference
  • 3" stacked heel
  • Rubber sole
  • Runs true to size

Here's a quick video of the Luna boots on so you can get another idea of how they look on!

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