Taking Your Style From Comfort Zone to Couture

I hate to go all crazy department store on you (It’s January 28th? Time to set up a Memorial Day swimsuit display!) but the fashion industry is always 6 months ahead of us normal folk. The elite designers of the trade have challenged us with innovative, advanced looks that put oh-so 2011 trends, like flare legged jeans and feathers, to shame. What? You can’t afford Roberto Cavalli? No worries fellow broke college students; I’ve recreated the looks with budget friendly brands. Prepare to rock 2012 with these inventive spring trends:

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Candy Dish: Get Trendy

Get up close to the Fantasia collection

How to manage your wardrobe

Create a flawless face

Pull off a long dress

Here’s why you need a round brush

The pros and cons of fringe tights

Bright pink lipstick trend is officially in!


The 7 Must Read Fashion & Beauty Blogs

How to make your eyes look bigger.  How to make your lips look fuller.  How to make your nose look slimmer.

With all the beauty advice out there, who needs plastic surgery? (Heidi, I’m talking to you.)  And then there’s blazers. Vests.  Sweaters. Shrugs. Peacoats…how am I supposed to pick one?!?!   The beauty and fashion markets are definitely overwhelming.

Both worlds are ever-changing.  Between the skinny jean/wide leg pant debacle and the ongoing tug-of-war between smoky eyes and bold lips, we could all use a little  guidance when it comes to crafting a look.  Most of our readers have sick style to begin with, but everyone could use a little inspiration sometimes.

Luckily for you (and me!) our friends have some serious style savvy.  Check some of favorite style guides to add that extra oomph to your look. Read More »


Candy Dish: Get Stylish Today!

Wardrobe essentials for college girls

Survive winter fashionably

Awesome everyday earrings

Look as pretty as a royal

Turkey day attire made easy

Trend alert: Femme Trouser

Get Anne Hathaway’s gorgeous look

The holiday collection you’re going to want

How to know if your make up is expired

Can’t afford cashmere? Try cashmink!

12 reasons to go to Urban Outfitters

This dress is on my holiday wish list


Candy Dish: Fashion & Beauty Favorites

Fashion Challenge: rock the fake fur

10 hottest cold weather trends

How to work with curly hair

Over the knee boots are now a fashion staple

Cozy winter accessories under $50

Lusting for this petal skirt

A super cute holiday look!

How to apply eye cream…the right way

Awesome eyewear coming this spring

Get Rachel McAdam’s gorgeous locks

Win this super cute clutch


Candy Dish: Fashion & Beauty Palooza

Check out Katy Perry’s new perfume

A unisex clothing line for you and your bf

Cute, casual, campus look

M.A.C goes plaid

Cheap ways to keep your wardrobe in order

Must have suede booties

Zit zapping concealer

How to sleep in style

Add color to dreary days

Patterson J. Kincaid makes slouchy sexy


Candy Dish: Beauty & Fashion Overdose

These looks so winter fabulous

Best fashion invention ever

Ombre hair might be “in” right now. eek.

Wardrobe tips for seasonal weight changes

This coat is super cute and super affordable

Milk and honey can cure dry lips

5 tips to stay fashion forward this fall

Are temporary tattoos fall’s hottest new trend?

A supplement to make your hair grow long

Jessica Simpson’s jeans are for a good cause

Can’t get enough long sleeved mini-dresses!


Candy Dish: Fannypacks are BACK

Is the fannypack making a comeback?

Who did this baby grow up to be?

Is your guy friend ruining everything

What’s the last thing you want to hear when you’re upset

Think you can’t afford fur? Try it on a budget

A Facebook love story

Um guess this lady out-texted all ya’ll

Surprise, surprise, the Situation can’t dance

Finally, we can all sleep at night

Everyone hates Katherine Heigl


Candy Dish: Fashion & Beauty Overload

Must have nail polish colors for the fall

Everyone’s talking about it

We heart Chris Benz

Loving this dress!

Sneak peak of a hot spring shoe collection

How to wear leggings

Are sweatpants dress pants?


Candy Dish: Fashion & Beauty Mania

Want to get Lea Michele‘s red carpet look?

How to wear the latest hair trend

A young Anna Wintour

A chic fall outfit for before it gets cold

Awesome Target find!

Do we like Jessica Simpson’s clothing line?