Style File: Candice Carpenter
NAME: Candice Carpenter,
Baton Rouge
AGE: 31
OCCUPATION: Community liaison for Oceans Hospital
Tell us about what you’re wearing.
“My dress is from Victoria’s Secret, my boots are Via Spiga, my belt is from J.Crew and my handbag is by Brahmin.”
Who or what most influences your style and why?
“InStyle magazine is my fashion go-to all year round. It keeps me current on what’s hot and what’s not.”
What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever gotten?
“My mom told me to shop the sale racks and buy things out of season for the best bargain.”
What item do you find yourself buying over and over again?
“Pencil skirts and sheer pantyhose with the back seam. Very classy.”
What’s your favorite trend now?
“Colorblock dresses, sweaters, polka dots and very feminine print blouses.”
What trend do you wish was over?
“Peacock feather hair extensions, unless you’re under 15.”
Finish this sentence. I splurge on…
“All beauty products, especially perfume and makeup.”
I skimp on…
“Nothing. Life is too short to skimp, but shop wisely.”
Are you a shoes or handbag kind of woman?
“Shoes are my ultimate weakness.”
How many pairs do you own?
“I own well over 40 pairs, and I thoroughly believe in donating what I don’t wear.”
Name a celebrity whose closet you’d like to raid.
“Michelle Obama and, if these ladies were still present, Lady Diana and Jackie O.”
What’s the one beauty product you can’t live without?
“I can’t live without L’Occitane Shea Butter Moisturizer. It’s awesome all year round.”
Your house is on fire and you can grab only one thing out of your closet. What would it be?
“My husband’s wallet, to replenish what I lose in the fire.”
Make us laugh. What was your biggest fashion mistake?
“Black lip liner and Wet n Wild lip gloss. Horrible!”
Karen Martin
Assistant People editor