Fashion and Style

Photoshoot Series: Styling the Mommy-To-Be

Heyyy, Pearlites! 💕 Photoshoots! They are my absolute favorite aspect of the styling process! Here are just a few (will share more later!) of my fave shots from the mom-to-be’s ‘shoot! I had a ball assisting Markita with finding the right pieces. She, AS ALWAYS, was a breeze to work with as she already had her vision laid out. We quickly got work finding the right prices and voila! Gorgeousness! Do you have a photoshoot approaching? Have an event coming up? Need a closet revamp? Just wanna stunt on ‘em?! Reach out at candace@cardigansandpearls.com I’ll be happy to assist! 📸 @rubyellaphoto 💄…

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Holiday Style Tips

Heyyy, Pearlites! Once again, I had the amazing opportunity to sit and talk with Claude and Blanca of WGTS 91.9FM, to give style tips for the holidays. 💗 Listen here! ✨ What are you planning to wear to Christmas dinner? Have you selected your NYE outfit? Even if you are going to be home in your living room, NYE is always a good reason to get flyy!  Merry Christmas, family! Fashionably yours, Candace Thee Stylist 💕

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Photoshoot Series: Styling Iris

Heyyy, Pearlites! I know I’ve been quiet on this platform but trust me, your girl has been working! Back in March, I had the pleasure of styling Iris for her photoshoot and let me tell you – it was so much fun! Iris wanted to have some photos taken for branding purposes for her make-up biz and she already had the vision for her shoot. Iris wanted two looks and she wanted to give off edgy-chic vibes. We quickly began our search for the perfect ‘fits and before we knew it, everything came together. Iris already owned a few pieces…

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Congratulations to the Winchesters!

Congratulations to Kristin and Jovan on their new baby boy, Rowan Winchester, born 2/15 at 9:16a weighing 6lbs & 14 oz. Aww! In December, I had the pleasure of helping the new mom, Kristin, find thee perfect outfit for the couple’s maternity shoot. Now, Kristin is no stranger to fashion, in fact, she has deep roots in the fashion industry from style and lifestyle blogging, to elite fashion networking to owning her own online boutique, Kaykode X Krissy’s Klozet. Currently, Kristin has a thriving business, Her Therapy Space, where she and her team provide transformative therapy and counseling services in…

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How Sergio Hudson Crafted Michelle Obama’s Show-Stopping Inauguration Lewk

It’s no surprise that Michelle Obama was America’s fan favorite with her show-stopping ensemble at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. We’ve all fawned over photos and viewed extensive coverage of the stunning garb. Now let’s talk about how the look came about.  According to E! News, the First Lady’s stylist, Meredith Koop, spotted a look from Sergio Hudson’s F-20 collection and reached out to him saying, “I really like this look from your collection. Can we make this work for Mrs. O?” The designer reportedly transformed a sweater dress into a sweater, added a wide-leg pant, and extended the coat to…

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10 Lessons I’ve Learned As A Personal Stylist

No client is the same. Just like any other profession, clients have different needs and preferences. They all deserve special treatment. Study your client. Learn their likes/dislikes. What is their body type? Any quirks? Favorite color? Who is their style icon? How do they want to be presented to the world? If you’re styling them for a particular event, find out information about the event (formal, casual, etc). These are the ingredients that make a well-styled, satisfied client. A great stylist delivers something unexpected: whether it’s a change in a sleeve, a nip at the waist, manipulating the dress to…

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#AccordingtoCandace: 11 Rules Everyone Should Follow for Looking Their Best

Although rules are meant to be broken 😏 these are simple guidelines that I follow and recommend on how to look your best. 1) Wear clothes that fit well. Clothes that complement your figure make a difference in your appearance. There are five main body shapes for women: hourglass, apple, pear, triangle, and rectangle {more on this in another post!}. Carefully take time to learn your shape and what items work best for you. Once you learn this, you will be unstoppable. 2) Choose the right undergarments — they matter! I repeat, undergarments MATTER! (yes, I am yelling!) Invest in…

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