March 2015 | Page 2 of 3 | Life's Candy Jar

Dress Season

March 17, 2015 by Rachel Barkules

Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs (also comes in pink) / Shoes: Kate Spade (similar style under $90) / Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs, similar style here, also in blue / Earrings: old, love this, this, this / Sunglasses: Here (so similar) / Lips: MAC ‘Snob’ Lipstick + NARS ‘Turkish Delight’ Lipgloss

This time of year so many invitations for baby showers, bridal showers, weddings, Sunday brunch, etc start to flood in. It’s important to have a great dress that works for several occasions. As soon as I saw this dress I fell in love. The style of the dress is flattering on all figures. I love the “v” detail in the back with the tie on the side. It’s a classic shape of dress with a modern pattern to keep it fresh and up to date. Plus the cotton/silk material with the full skirt bottom makes it so comfortable; I can eat as much as I want and I don’t have to worry about my dress getting to tight.
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Pops of Pink

March 15, 2015 by Rachel Barkules

Top: BCBG, also love this, this, this, obsessed / Jeans: Paige / Shoes: BCBGeneration (under $90 and more colors) / Bag: Clare V, also here / Earrings: Swarovski / Lip: MAC ‘Lickable’ Lipstick + Gerard Cosmetics ‘Raspberry Sherbet’ Lipgloss, use code rachel for 25% off lipgloss

I love wearing an all black outfit and adding pops of hot pink. I think it’s safe to say hot pink is my favorite colors to wear as a pop of color. These pumps are so amazing!!! They are so comfortable, the sole is very squishy and soft. They also come in lots of amazing colors, and they are only $88!

Have a great Sunday!
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Swing Dress

March 12, 2015 by Rachel Barkules

Dress: ASOS / Jacket: Glamorous, also at Shopbop / Shoes: old, similar here, here / Bag: Kate Spade / Belt: BCBG (similar) / Necklace: Ily Couture (sold out), similar here, love this & this / Sunglasses: here / Lip: Gerard Cosmetics ‘Shimmer of Hope’ Lipgloss, use code rachel for 25% off

A swing dress is very easily over looked because it basically looks like a tent on a hanger. I love to wear them with a belt to give my body some shape and show my waistline. You can do a skinny belt or a coset style belt like what I’m wearing. I also love dresses like this in the summer with a pair of flat sandals.

ps- even though there is snow on the ground it was 60’s and sunny out and it felt so warm and amazing!
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Shopbop Sale & Buxom Lipgloss Swatches

March 11, 2015 by Rachel Barkules

1. Saloni Maxi Dress / 2. BB Dakota Leather Jacket / 3. Lamb Cage Sandal / 4. Sam Edelman Sandal / 5. ONE by Bardot Jacket / 6. Rebecca Minkoff Bag / 7. DVF Halter Dress / 8. Kate Spade Pumps / 9. Line & Dot Moto Jacket / 10. Monrow V-Neck Tee / 11. Rails Button Down / 12. Glamorous Fringed Coat

New mark downs at Shopbop, 100’s of items at 30%-70% off. It’s a great time to get new items for spring or stock up on great marked down items and keep them for fall. Above are my favorites of the sale.

buxom pink with envy swatches review

I got this Buxom lipgloss set ‘Pink with Envy’ a couple weeks ago and I’m loving it! First off, It’s an amazing deal! 1 full size Buxom lipgloss is $19, and in this set you get 6 mini lipglosses for $32. I mean, who actually uses an entire lipgloss to the bottom? I know I don’t. This is a great way to get 6 amazing colors for a great price. I love the consistency, the colors and they even have an amazing smell. Wear them alone, or layer over your favorite lipstick. This is a limited edition set, 3 of the colors are new. This is perfect for spring and summer!

Effortless Chic

March 10, 2015 by Rachel Barkules

Leather Jacket: BCBG, similar here / Top: Glamorous, also in black/white check (both 40% off) / Jeans: Paige / Shoes: Kate Spade, similar here, obsessed / Bag: Vince Camuto / Sunglasses: similar here / Lip: Gerard Cosmetics ‘Fairy Godmother’ use code rachel for 25% off

An outfit like this is one of my favorites. Pumps with a cute top makes an outfit so much more chic than a plain t-shirt and flats, but just as easy and comfortable to wear. Any time I find cute tops like this I always get them, especially since this one is 40% off! If you are a t-shirt kind of girl, try opting for a top like this or this instead. Add a jacket or not based on your weather. Instant glamorous!
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