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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Fashion and Style

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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Random Fashion Fact

#RandomFashionFact

Did you know? In 1985, the Air Jordan I hits shelves. Since only white shoes were allowed on NBA courts, the black high-top with the red swoosh was banned from professional play. Jordan wore them anyway and had to pay a fine each time he broke the rules. Wow, talk about being stubborn! -Fashion 101

Fashion and Style

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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