Candace Rose

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, originally uploaded by candy_rose.

Little Freddy Krueger :) wanted to wish you all a Happy Halloween. Hope you have a great one! xoxoxo

Happy Friday

Freddy Boy Vintage Chair, originally uploaded by candy_rose.

Hope you have a great weekend! I'm super tired from trying to housebreak this little guy and hoping I'm not catching a cold :( Ugggh! Have a good one!

The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping (Book Review)

The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping- Insider Tips- Helpful Hints- Hip Shops

    I was recently approached about reviewing the book "The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping Insider Tips * Helpful Hints * Hip Shops by Vintage Clothing Dealer, Melody Fortier (published by Quirk Books), and jumped at the chance. My love of vintage has grown exponentially over the last few years, but my knowledge of value/worth, how to find quality vintage, and where to shop hadn't advanced as rapidly.

    The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping is not only a great read, but has the most gorgeous color images as well. It's small enough to fit in your purse for weekend shopping excursions, and basic enough that the novice Vintage shopper will feel empowered and ready to seize her next purchase!

    If you've ever wondered how-

• to distinguish time periods and how to evaluate quality

• to ensure the perfect fit and silhouette

• to identify what little fixes and alterations are possible and what's not

• to clean, care for and store vintage clothing

• to give new life to vintage items through simple mends and crafty reinventions

        than this is YOUR BIBLE!!!

 

On My List

    In honor of my boys Swish (met him, interviewed him...nicest guy ever), Derek, Jorge, Alex, Robinson, Mariano and local boy CC of the New York Yankees, here's what's on my list--

    Oh and I might add, I would be hoping for a sweep, but since Mr. Cole Hamel's is playing, Yankees in 5. ;)

First and foremost, Frank Sinatra's New York, New York since the boys in Yankee Blue and Ole Blue eyes go hand in hand. 

New York Yankees Script Necklace- Shop MLB

JAMES PERSE Slub Vintage Fleece Sweatshirt in White- Revolve Clothing

New York Yankees Women's Love My Derek Jeter T-shirt by Majestic Athletic- Shop MLB

OR

New York Yankees "Mrs. Jeter" Women's Player Name & Number T-Shirt by Majestic Athletic- Shop MLB

Yankee Diamond Earrings- Trax NYC

Burberry Rain Boot- Nordstrom

Long Sleeve Ruffle Puffa Jacket- Shopbop

Joey Flare Studded Jeans (you knew I had to!) - True Religion- Shopbop

GO YANKEES! Let's hope it doesn't get rained out, and we have a NEW YORK WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!

Sliminizer-Shapewear

    Have you ever searched for nude undergarments, in the hopes that they would match your skin tone?  The worst (for me) is looking for a bra or camisole to wear under a white shirt...uggh I just dread even thinking about it.

    The women behind Sliminizer, started this business in the hopes that women everywhere could have beautiful quality shape wear in their skin color and tone, as most women do not come in three shades. Color Match by Sliminizer comes in ten different shades, ranging from Concha Pink to Choco Latte. A portion of the profits from this fabulous line go to funding Women Entrepreneurs. 

Cami Top in Brazilian Tan- Sliminizer

Cami Top in Noche Black- Sliminizer

Hi Waist Shaper Concha Pink- Sliminizer

Tank Body Shaper in Majorca Buff- Sliminizer

Check out Sliminizer for more information on their underwear, shape wear, camis, tops, slips and much, much more!

Ready FREDDY!

I'm happy to introduce you to the newest member of my family, Freddy boy! He's a little over 8 weeks, and weighs 13 pounds!!!

Meeting Freddy boy jr for the first time in Auburn, California (8 weeks old and 13 pounds)

Sleeping on my arm on the way home

How can this be comfortable?

HOME! If you only knew how many times we tried to wake him up, while he was in this position, but wouldn't budge...you wouldn't believe me!!!

I'm not biased or anything, but my boy is so cute it's pitiful!!!

Hands down, my favorite picture of him so far!!!

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Celebrity Interview: New Beauty Innovations with In Style Contributor, Katrina Szish

Katrina Szish at the Golden Globes- Katrinaszish.com   

    Earlier in the week, I had the amazing opportunity of interviewing In Style Contributor, Katrina Szish on new beauty innovations. If you're an early riser, you've most likely seen the "it girl" of entertainment, celebrity, beauty and fashion on NBC's Today Show, Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America, The Early Show, among other high profile news programs.

Image courtesy of Derm Texas

 

    The first product we talked about was prescription Latisse. Latisse has been in the news as of late for it's ability to grow lashes thicker and longer. Szish stated "it's a product scientists stumbled on by mistake. It was used as a medication for Glaucoma and they realized that something in it actually made patients eyelashes grow a lot longer and then simply they did all sorts of experiments as they should do, and they realized that this prescription only product really makes your natural lashes grow longer while you're using it. Now if you stop using it, your lashes will go back to normal. But this is something that really makes them grow thicker, longer, fuller and really does an amazing job. You have to keep renewing that prescription in order to keep up that amazing full lash look. You can use it on the top and bottom lashes. You have to be able not to get it in your eyes, there are a lot for warnings. You want to go to our dermatologist and get a prescription for it specifically."

    I was curious to know if the product can be used by contact lens users, and Katrina mentioned that "there are very few restrictions, but again before you go, you want to check your specific situation with your doctor."

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Stratys 3- Image courtesy of Vaseline

    Next up were body lotions and moisturizers, since our skin typically suffers the most through the freezing winter temps.  Ms. Szish was kind enough to share her favorite drugstore favorites by Vaseline and Dove. "There's one in particular that I think is really fantastic for moisturizing the body, because a lot of people realize, yes of course you want to moisture the skin but they don't realize how important it is to have healthy skin. One of the products is a breakthrough in body lotions in ten years, and it's called Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys 3. It gives your skin a remarkable silky skin feel. It's not greasy, it's not heavy and it moisturizes all layers of your skin- the top, the core and deep down. That's really how you're going to have truly healthy, moisturized skin. Of course you can find more about the science behind this one at http://vaselinesheerinfusion.com. It's a breakthrough "must have" product that is at the drugstore and affordable."

   

Dove Body Wash with Nutrium Moisture- image courtesy of Real Simple

    Did you know most body washes strip moisture from your skin? I don't know about you, but I sure didn't. Katrina informed me that "there's a a body wash on the market that doesn't do that to your skin, Dove Body Wash with Nutrium moisture and it actually replaces your body's natural moisture as you use it. If you use that in conjunction with the Vaseline Sheer Infusion, you're going to be completely safe, protected and healthy throughout the winter months, so come summer your skin is going to be in amazing shape. It's important to maintain your skin all year long. A lot of people think just slap on some moisture in the winter, that's not true. You want to take care of it year round. "

Temptu Airbrush System- Product available at Sephora

    I've always been envious of celebrities who are fortunate enough to have makeup artists do their makeup, and make their skin flawless, so they're picture perfect when leaving the house. Did you know, by taking a trip to Sephora, you too can have flawless, silky skin? Szish stated "The Temptu system is actually something that everybody can use at home. You can actually do the airbrushed makeup yourself, which seems difficult, but it really isn't. You just snap in a little pod, you can even use it with blush and really easily, you just spray it on your face. Once you do it once or twice, it's incredibly easy. You don't need any brushes, no blending and you will have a flawless complexion, even if your skin isn't that great to start, and this does work for all skin types. It covers all sorts of imperfections without looking heavy or cakey, and that's ultimately the most important thing."

Tanda Acne Light Therapy- Available for purchase at Sephora

    She went on to say "there are all these amazing gadgets that were previously only available in your dermatologists office or in doctors offices in general. One in particular I love is actually a little light device, and you just basically run it over your face, and it actually emits different types of rays at different frequencies, and what those rays do is they actually kill the bacteria in and on your skin that creates and keeps acne going, so you can have this amazing light therapy that you could usually only get in the dermos office, but instead you can do it at home."

    I was curious to know if those on prescription medications such as Retin A, or over the counter benzoyl peroxide are able to use this product, as these meds typically make your skin red, dry and irritated. Katrina stated "specifically many dermatologists and experts do recommend that the light therapy be used in conjunction with a product that contains retinol, whether it's over the counter or whether it's by prescription. If you are taking anything that is prescription based, you do want to check with your health care professional before using any of these things, but the results have been remarkable."

Tanda Regenerate Anti Aging Starter Kit- Available for purchase at Sephora

  
    And last on agenda, the dreaded WRINKLES! Little did I know there's another light therapy product on the market to reduce wrinkles. "This product stimulates collagen. You put the light over your face, and again that was usually something you could only get in your dermatologists office, but now there's a hand held device, and you can do it yourself at home. Stimulating the growth of collagen, certainly helps reduce the look of wrinkles. It's not for any age group, many people use it as a preventative measure for aging"

Katrina Szish with actors John Travolta, and Kelly Preston, courtesy of Katrinaszish.com

    Many thanks to Katrina Szish for sharing her amazing beauty innovations for Fall and Winter. For more on Ms. Szish please check out her website. She's currently editing new episodes of "Your Two Minutes", which should be airing in the next few weeks, and can be found on KatrinaSzish.com.

On My List

     Everyone knows I love turquoise, I don't feel as though an outfit is complete unless I'm at least sporting my large vintage turquoise cuff. When shopping for turquoise, I am extremely picky, it has to be the right size, right color, and make a statement. With that being said, I must share the most amazing etsy shop, Society Hill Designs  as I am absolutely crazy about it! Here are a few of my favorites!

    Also-- if you're in the Northern VA/Washington DC area, you're in luck! Society Hill Designs (their co-op studio/gallery/shop) participates the first Friday (of every month) in a community wide event with featured artists! On Friday November 6th, owner/designer Christine will be the featured artist, and have her first Holiday trunk show!!! She will have tons of new work, and many unique one-of-a-kind pieces

For more information on the event and Society Hill Designs please check out

Society Hill Designs

(the event) Stifel and Capra-

Heart of the Earth Turquoise Earrings- Society Hill Designs Etsy

Sunrise Turquoise Earrings- Society Hill Designs Etsy

Calder Series Turquoise Earrings No1 by Society Hill Designs Etsy

Sacred Heart Double Turquoise Ring- Society Hill Designs Etsy

Ezequiel Farca's Mexico City Showroom

    When I first found out about Ezequiel Farca and viewed images of his beautiful designs on his gorgeous website, I fell in love IMMEDIATELY. When I found out he was opening a beautiful showroom in Mexico City, not too far from my grandparents home town, I became proud. His stunning new showroom is nestled in the trendy design district of Polanco, which also houses Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Ligne Roset, B&B Italia luxury design brands.

    Farca is very well known for his interior design work in the district, including the Los Ventanas Resort & Spa, Habita Hotel, among numerous high end homes, hotels and retail stores. Ezequiel design gorgeous furniture, and is also available for interior design services in North America.

For more information on Ezequiel Farca's interior design services; please contact his U.S. representative, Dafna at dafna@ezequielfarca.com  or Ph. 310-245-0287 

Ezequiel Farca Showroom

En Campos Eliseos 158 Polanco Mexico

My new baby!

8 week Old Freddy!, originally uploaded by candy_rose.

Please excuse me for posting at 3:30 in the afternoon (west coast time), as I feel as though I have just given birth to an 8 week old Weimaraner puppy! I've been preoccupied since last night caring for the little guy. He demands constant attention, cries when I leave the room, but is just so cute!

Look for my complete post on him on Friday. In the meantime, it's time to take him out again for the millionth time!

One Atlantic Gorgeous- Ocean View- Event Center

    Talk about gorgeous, One Atlantic the non casino event center set to open in early 2010 is just that and more. "It will be the regions only independent, fully over-water event venue, stretching 100 yards into the Atlantic Ocean. The event center will also have ocean views from every room in its 10,000 square feet of interior event space, and 2,500-square-foot-outdoor terrace." 

    One Atlantic was designed by M-Use Architecture, an architecture and design firm based in New York City. Their design philosophy fits this beautiful venue to a T- "to make beautiful things that work". If you're looking for a stunning venue with stellar views for your next event, I urge you to take a gander at their website. It will definitely be worth your while!

Gorgeous table and lovely Atlantic Ocean view!

One Atlantic

1 Atlantic Ocean, Suite 4106

The Pier Shops At Caesars

Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Telephone: (609) 343-9902

Email: info@oneatlanticevents.com

What I'm working on....

Sky Blue Light Dahlia, originally uploaded by candy_rose.

Sky Blue Dahlia at Artfire

    Wow, I feel like I've been going in a million different directions as of late. I've been busy with work, trying to decide when and if I'll ever get my website up, and I just started working on a shop over at Artfire. I still have my etsy shop open, but since it doesn't cost a penny to list an item at Artfire, I am able to sell my prints for $5 LESS there. The image of the Sky Blue Light Dahlia is one of the 10 I have over at Artfire right now :) They're all brand new pics, that have only been seen by my twitter followers. I'm currently working on getting Christmas Cards ready for the first part of November.

    As a gift to my readers, if there are any images you like in my etsy shop, but aren't listed on Artfire, please let me know so I can list it for you on artfire, and SAVE you $5! =)

Thank you!!!   

My new Artfire shop- Candygirl

And of course my Etsy shop- Dolce Chic/Candace Rose

 Facebook fan page----->>>  Candace Rose

On My List

WGACA Vintage- Vintage Chanel Bag Earrings- Shopbop

Splendid- Vintage Fleece Cardigan- Shopbop

 

Jet Jeans- Thrashed Skinny Jeans- Shopbop

Christian Louboutin- Miss 120 Platform Ankle Boots- Net-A-Porter

Cleobella- Alive Fringe Tote- Shopbop

A Girls Guide To Decorating, Abigail Ahern

If anyone knows style, decor, and interior design it's Abigail Ahern. Just take a look at these gorgeous images, and you'll fall deeply, madly in love with decorating. Here are a few images from the book "A Girls Guide To Decorating", which is available on her website, ATELIER Abigail Ahern for purchase. 

The author, Abigail Ahern

Love the grey walls, floor, bright pink table, mauve sofa with plum and mustard yellow pillows as decor

And the mantle!

Marlaina Teich- Le Selva Designers Showcase

Marlaina Teich designed these rooms for the Le Selva Designers Showcase, and I just had to share. Don't you just love how she highlighted the mother of pearl fireplace, and added such bold pieces to the room? And that bathroom, the wallpaper is just gorgeous!

Here are a few "before" images-

And now to the gorgeous Afters........