Red, White, & Chic - Fashion & Style

Now that I'm winding down from the weekend, I seriously think every holiday should fall on a Friday! It was so nice not having to worry about going to work the next day. I was also able to take advantage of some of these holiday sales and you know that made this weekend so much better!

Since I've been trying to sort through my closet and add new pieces to pull my outfits together, I put together a few looks inspired by the holiday!

So here's some of my favorites: 

 I absolutely love this look for a fun date night on the town. It's sexy but simple enough so that you can still feel comfortable if it's a hot day out.

Look Details: Shoes: JustFab Paean Bag: JustFab Walk The Line Dress: JustFab Samantha Ruffle Dress Lipstick: Rihanna MAC Viva Glam `

This look would be great for a fun movie night! Crop tops, high heels and a color block bag is definitely going to make you stand out!

Look Details: Shoes: JustFab Mondrian Bag: JustFab Skyla Top: Torn by Ronny Kobo Off The Shoulder Crop Top Pants: Animal Jacquard Jeans by Poem

Now this look is everything to me! I love how dainty everything looks when it's pulled together with the right accessories. It's perfect for a weekend full of fun! Look Details: Shoes: JustFab Ryssa Shorts: Forever New Eva belted short Top: Crossback Top Lipstick: Yves Saint Laurent Watch: Michael Kors Dylan Watch Earrings: 925 Rose Gold Perfume: Marc Jacobs Daisy

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Email me if you need any help looking for the perfect look!

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ASICS GEL-Excite 2 Running Shoe

So I'm working on my fitness...work, work, work work working on my fitness!

That was my attempt at raping like Iggy during my workouts! Over the past few months, I've noticed a certain "swelling" in certain areas of my body. I've been meaning to start working out months ago and by that I mean buying a personal trampoline about a month and half ago that I still haven't built and purchasing these sneakers 2 months ago that I just got around to putting on and using yesterday. I know, I know but for the past 10 days, I've been doing amazing work...eating healthy, working out, cutting bread and french fries out of my life...oh the McDonalds french fries were everything to me! :'(

So I wanted to share my first pair of sneakers in...actually I'm not sure how many years it's been but it's safe to say it's been a very long time since I purchased a pair!

I knew I wanted to get a comfortable pair of sneakers with gel inserts since I would be running a lot and jumping. My main focus was the cushioning but I knew I had to find something that was also durable and could hold up to the many miles I would be putting on these babies...hey I set high goals for myself.

So I stopped by my local DSW and tried on about seven pairs of sneakers from Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Saucony, and Asics. Basically, almost every sneaker in the store. About 30 minutes later, I decided on these Asics Gel Excite 2 Running Shoes.

  Shoe details: - Breathable mesh upper - Padded collar and tongue - Fits true to size - Cushioned footbed - Rearfoot Gel technology for shock absorption - Weight: 9 oz - Price $64.95

First, I couldn't believe sneakers cost me almost $70 and some of the other pairs that I tried on were ranging between $75-$129! Since I'm on the beginning of my fitness journey, I decided to choose these Asics because they are very comfortable, great for the price and I can pair them with a lot of outfits. Yes, my fashion sense is sticking around even while I'm -in my Iggy voice- work work work work working on my fitness. ;)

Although these do run true to size, I recommend going up half a size just for a little wiggle room with your socks.

Do you have any fitness goals this summer? Let's be work out buddies!

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-Door knocking- Oh hello opportunity! It’s nice to meet you.

Ok I know that was kind of cheesy but that one line pretty much explains the reason for my absence. I told you all that I had to take a little break from my writing duties, reviews and posting pictures because I had to adjust to a few new things happening in my life.

Of course one can never fully adjust and I’m realizing there just isn’t enough time in the day to do everything that I need to do along with the things that I want to do (and sleep right?) but I’m figuring it all out day by day.

With all of that said, I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things, so it’s time to catch you all up on the pretty little things happening in Candy Coated Closets! Yes, my shoe pictures may have dwindled but that didn’t mean I would stop shopping! I mean, honestly!

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Sakiko by GX by Gwen Stefani

Before I jump into this post, I have to apologize for my sudden disappearance. I just started a new job in NYC and I've had to jump in, yes heels first, practically 24/7. So while I'm going through this adjustment, the photos and content on here will be a little delayed. Never fear though, the shoe love will pick up again soon!

Now onto the prettier things! Earlier this year, Gwen Stefani partnered with ShoeDazzle.com to create an affordable line of shoes called GX. The pair I want to show you today is the Sakiko's by GX by Gwen Stefani.

Shoe details: - 5 inch heel - 1 inch platform - Fits true to size - Zipper back closure - $59.95 VIP / $95.95 Reg

I love the whip stitch detail and design that lays on the front of the shoe/foot but the best part is the chunky heel! I feel like I'm almost cheating on my other high heels by wearing something so thick and comfortable! But hey, what's a wardrobe without a little bit of variety!

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Indulge: A Stylish Treat For Mothers

It's times like these that I really love what I do. Thursday, May 8th, Roosevelt Field Mall hosted an event for the chicest Moms to come and celebrate Mother's Day in style. From 5pm to 8pm, you could come and celebrate that special woman in your life and treat them to a fabulous night of fashion, shopping, beauty and fun. There were tons of in-mall events and even in-store events that offered hand massages, demonstrations, facials, giveaways and styling tips so mom could have a few special hours of pampering away from the children.

If you were one of the lucky ones to make it there early, there was an opportunity to sign up for a swag bag. Of course you know I snagged one so you could check out its contents. Overall, I wasn't too thrilled with this swag bag. It was filled with coupons, flyers and other random things that seemed to be laying around the participating stores.

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InPink Giveaway - Enter To Win A $50 Giftcode

Happy friday my beautiful fashionistas!

Lately, I've been trying to focus on creating beautiful content and expanding my digital universe with you guys so I've been going over a few of my previous posts that seemed to generate a lot of attention. Not surprising at all, but one of the biggest giveaways that I personally ran was the previous InPink contest where I gave away one $50 giftcode and one $20 giftcode to two winners. Because this was such a huge hit, I decided to reach out to InPink and lucky enough, they decided to sponsor a new giveaway!

(necklace from INPINK)

Check out the details here to win a $50 giftcode for your very own shopping spree at InPink.com. Not feeling lucky? Don't worry because everyone who enters will receive a $20 promo code just for signing up!

Outfit details: - Necklace and earrings: InPink Sunglasses: Alexander McQueen - Shoes: Anne Michelle Assassin - 27 Pump Blazer: Stooshy Pants: Dots

The contest will run for two weeks from 5/16/14 to 5/30/14 and is open to US and Canada. Followers must sign up at http://www.inpink.com/candycoatedcloset in order to be entered. Once the contest is closed, a winner will be selected at random to win the $50 promo code, while all other entrants will receive a $20 promo code. Please make sure that each entry is authentic - information will be verified. All promotion codes will be emailed directly to the email they use to sign up.

In case you missed it, check out the details here to win a $50 giftcode for your very own shopping spree at InPink.com!

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House Party - Keurig Rivo

Last month, I became a member of House Party. House Party is a company that partners up with your favorite household brands to offer its members and their friends exclusive access to products. How it works is a member applies to host any house party that you would like - food, entertainment, household products, games and more - and if you are selected, House Party and the brand will send you a party pack that contains various items in order to help you host a fun party to share those products with your friends and family.

For my first party, I was one of 1,000 applicants selected to test out the new Keurig Rivo machine. Two weeks after the selection, I received a shipment from Keurig containing two brand new Rivo machines and a shipment from House Party with cups, napkins, coupons, cookies, recipes and instructions on how to host a fabulous party.

Once I received everything, I sent out invitations to my Cafe Party and immediately began posting pictures of the products on my social media platforms in order to generate some excitement...and what better way is there to do that except for a giveaway? That's right, like I mentioned earlier, Keurig sent all of their party hosts two Rivo machines - one for the host to keep and the other to be given away as a gift.

Saturday, April 26th - The day of the party arrived and much like every other host around the world, I was busy setting up my home with the products and fun games that I created in order to celebrate. Once all of my guests arrived, I made each of them my signature Candy Coated Closets Cappuccino which consisted of a Classico Lavazza Espresso brew with vanilla syrup topped with whip cream, a cinnamon stick and cinnamon dashed on the top. I am an amateur barista but it was a breeze to make this drink with the Rivo machine. Honestly, by the end of the night, I couldn't believe how much I have been missing out on by not having my own Keurig machine in my home.

Overall, my guests and I had so much fun playing games and mixing drinks for one another that I couldn't stop laughing. House Party and Keurig really hit it out of the park with this collaboration. Check out my product photos below and if you want a 40% off code to order your very own Rivo machine, contact me!

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Met Gala Fashion - The Best and Worst of The Night

Since there was no live stream for the Gala this year, fashion addicts had to wait until photos popped up on various social media websites to see what the stars wore to this year's fashion prom. Now that we've seen all of the looks from the festivities...it's time to round up some of the best and worst looks of the night!

I absolutely love Cara Delevingne in this Stella McCartney outfit. The two piece pant and crop top is definitely a step away from the traditional fitted dresses or ball gowns that we are used to seeing on the red carpet and Cara pulls this look together flawlessly.

Janelle Monáe added a Tadashi Shoji cape to her signature black and white ensemble. The cape is absolutely stunning and paired very well with her red bold lip and side braid.

I can't really say much about Rihanna in Stella McCartney. The star was just featured as CFDA's 2014 fashion icon and she certainly lived up to the award wearing this all white two-piece to the Gala.

Hailee Steinfeld donned a classic rise-fall custom dress designed by Prabal Gurung. This was one of my favorite looks of the night because she looks effortlessly put together in this simple number. The pink lining that peeks through the bottom of the dress is a beautiful subtle touch of detail.

Hands down my favorite look (and couple of the night) comes from Blake Lively in a gorgeous custom designed Gucci silk chiffon blush gown that was emboridered with rose gold paillettes. She can do no wrong in this dress.

I'm not sure about Kate Upton in this Dolce & Gabbana dress. I swear every time I look at this picture, I must stare at it for at least five minutes before finding one thing I like about this look. She's wearing pretty accessories? Her makeup looks flawless? No? Seriously, Kate Upton is a gorgeous girl but personally, I don't think this dress flatters her at all.

Hmm, Katie Holmes in Marchesa...Now I thoroughly believe that she was watching Beauty and the Beast with Suri and then had the bright idea to have Belle's ball gown recreated for the Gala, which is a great idea but execution wise, I think someone missed the mark here.

What were some of your favorite looks from the night? Sound off in the comments!

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MAC x Marge: The Simpsons Collection for Fall 2014

MAC Cosmetics will be celebrating America's favorite animated family, The Simpsons, with a new color collection that will debut this fall.

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Style Spotlight: Crazy Eyes From Orange Is The New Black

I would have never thought that I would have to stop my coverage on the Met Gala to do a style spotlight on Crazy Eyes From Orange Is The New Black but the world needs to marvel at this beauty!

Uzo Aduba, better known as Crazy Eyes from Netflix's breakout series Orange Is The New Black attended the 100th Annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Check out her beautiful transformation...

Uzo Aduba at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

Yes, I know you had to do a double take at your screen right now. Aduba lost her Bantu knots and literally let her hair down with a shoulder-length bob and side-swept bangs. She glammed up her look with metallic gold eye makeup and a light glossy magenta lip!

She is absolutely stunning and this makes me even more excited for the new upcoming episodes of OITNB Season 2 (which was also renewed for a third season).

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Kentucky Derby: Floppy Hat Inspiration

The Kentucky Derby starts today so it's time to pull out some of your favorite floppy hats to celebrate.

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Kentucky Derby Style

With California Chrome being the clear standout to win in Saturday's 20-horse Kentucky Derby, I thought I'd give you some inspiration to help you put together the perfect Derby look. Whether you're going to a Kentucky Derby themed-party or staying home to watch the event, you must dress the part!

Whenever I see the top fashion styles from the Kentucky Derby, there's always one item that stands out - the over-the-top statement piece. Normally, that is in the form of a humongous sunhat or flower headpiece. You can choose to emphasize your look with lace hand gloves or chunky accessories, but your best bet when attending these events is to highlight your facial features.

One of my favorite looks that embodies the perfect race day outfit is from Miranda Kerr.

Everything about her look screams elegance, grace and style. She chooses to accessorize this flowy form fitting dress with one cocktail ring on her index finger and a glamorous flower headpiece. She uses a tinted lipgloss to brighten up her face and keeps the rest of her makeup very minimum.

What do my fashionistas think? How would you style yourself for the Derby?

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Shopping Tips: Mint Addiction

Here's my new Monday shopping selection of Mint items that I just found online! I really love everything, but my absolute must haves are the bracelet and the blazer!

Blazer: J. Tomson Women's Boyfriend Blazer Bracelet: Sweet Deluxe 2 Pack Bracelet Shoes: JustFab Clea

 

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Betsey Johnson Mimie Pump

Whenever I think of Betsey Johnson, I think of bright colors and over the top bold prints/patterns. Let's face it, fashion by Betsey Johnson is the type that makes a statement and makes sure you get noticed.

When I saw the Betsey Johnson Mimie Pumps, I knew I wanted to order them because of its subtle sexiness. The color is a gorgeous metallic rose gold that has a slight pewter undertone to it.

Shoe Details: - 4.5 inch heel - .5 inch platform - Cut out heart details at the upper back of the heel - Metallic leather upper - Round peep toe - Ankle Strap - Runs .5 size small

I have a few reservations about these shoes. Despite the fact that they are stunning, they do fit about a half of an inch too small. Because of that and your entire weight being distributed to your feet when you stand up, it causes extreme pressure on your big toe as it slides through the peep toe. I'd highly recommend going up half of a size and wearing a Foot Petals tip toes shoe pads with it if you decide to purchase these. Despite that, they are comfortable enough to wear for a night out and the heart emblem on the back of the heel gives it the normal Betsey Johnson sweet touch!

You can purchase them here: Shoedazzle.com for $44.98/Elite, $89.95/VIP or $99.95/Reg DSW.com for $74.95

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Sneakerheads - Happy Ultimate Sneaker Expo Day

Shoes? Great! High heels? Even better! Sneakers? Hmm...

I remember when I was younger...I would walk 15 miles to school in the snow with no coat and no shoes on ! You're probably giving me this face right now (-_-) and believe me, I deserve it (Ha!). But seriously, when I was a teenager, I was a huge tomboy. I wore everything from Tommy Hilfiger 2 sizes too big and I think I had 3 pairs of sneakers that I kept on heavy rotation. And let the Gods protect you if you ever suggested that I put on a pair of heels. It was not going to happen.

When I go to my glam closet now and look at my shoe collection, I can't help but laugh at how drastically things have changed. My style has evolved into this particular version of a high heel goddess, which is why sneakers aren't featured on here as much as I would like. However, I am constantly learning new things and evovling my style so I'm working on changing that soon.

While I was upstairs, I took a look across the hall at my brother's collection of shoes. The best way that I can describe this is to you is to tell you to imagine a male version of me...but as an extreme sneakerhead! There are so many stacks upon (leaning) stacks of sneakers in there, I didn't know where to begin for this post.

So I decided to grab the first two pairs that I was drawn to: the Nike Dunk High Premium SB Diamond's and the Nike Air Yeezy 2.

 

I know how rare it is to come across limited edition sneakers like these, so you know I had to quickly take these pictures and promptly put them back in their boxes as if I had never touched them.

So I have to ask all of my sneakerheads out there, what's in your collection?

Have a great Ultimate Sneaker Expo Day!

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Ladies' Home Journal Folds It's Pages

Yesterday, Ladies' Home Journal announced that it would be folding up it's monthly service magazine and converting LHJ into a quarterly, newsstand-only publication. Its owner, the Meredith Corporation, announced that the July 2014 issue will be the last published issue to be sent out to subscribers.

The news comes shockingly to subscribers as it has been published as a monthly for over 130 years. However, Ad Age does report that the website will continue to publish.

How do you feel about this? Does it make that much of a difference given the fact that much of the world has already moved into the digital era?

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Nature's Beauty

Women of the world, please remember to take a moment to enjoy the little moments in life. The moments that you don't need a full face of make-up or a couture outfit in order to feel like a queen.Happy Friday loves!

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JustFab Ghita

When I saw that JustFab released Ghita - their new gladiator stiletto pump - I knew she was a must have for me! Ghita is a modern update to the strappy gladiator trend and I love the edginess of the shoe that is defined by the rows of straps and hardware buckles.

Shoe Details: - 5 inch heel - No platform - Gold buckle hardware - Adjustable buckles - Synthetic Upper - Back counter cut-out - $39.95 VIP / $49.00 Reg

I wanted to show you how the shoe looks on a foot from many different angles so you could envision how it would look on you. Ghita runs true to size and surprisingly very comfortable for not having a platform.

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Sophia Webster Shoe Collection at J. Crew

The Sophia Webster Collection has finally dropped at J.Crew. The new collection is comprised of 13 beautiful pieces that were designed to be a playground for your feet.

What do you think of this collection shoe lovers? Everything is available on J.crew.com. The prices range from $320 to $700 a pair.

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A Parisian Afternoon Look

Set sail for a Parisian Afternoon in this Nautical look!

Every time I see this bag, I think of setting sail all summer or just strolling down the piers in Manhattan.

 Love the look? Check out JustFab.com to purchase. Everything is $39.95 or less.

Look Details: Necklace: Sailor Sweet Shoes: Paean Bag: Walk The Line Dress: Samantha Ruffle Dress

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