Left to right: Carol our PR agent, mom, Ralph the laywer, me, Kat
Last Saturday me and my team got together at Alice’s Tea Cup for a small celebration of our lipstick launch. In the beginning of any business venture, there is always a dream -and it takes a dedicated group of believers to make this dream a reality. The Believer Brunch was dedicated to the people who believed in us from the start – my mother, Kat, our PR agent Carol, fierce lawyer and great friend Ralph, my assistant Erica and of course Mark!
World, meet Erica: leader of Team Candyfuture!
I love working with my husband!! He is the best business partner I could ever ask for.
Ralph
As we were about to leave, I was approached by a fan. Her name is a Alison and she is incredibly cute!
Part of my job as head of the company is to lead and inspire, so boring outfits are not allowed. ;) I went shopping especially for the occasion & found the most spectacular dress in the world! Doesn’t it scream “eccentric” and “business woman” at the same time?? I wore it with black polka dot tights and my patent ‘frame’ heels. Ooh la la!
- Dress: vintage
- Tights: not sure
- Shoes: Nine West
- Purse: Hollywould
- Key necklace: Claire’s
- Coat: from a small Asian boutique in Brooklyn
Ooh, I am loving that coat! And that lipstick you’re wearing… is it a Lime Crime lipstick? I can’t seem to recognize it!
i love how you always look like you’re ready for a phototshoot, even when you’re doing casual/buisness type activites :D
As ever Doe you look gorgeous! I am LOVING hot pink at the moment, its pretty much all I wear colourwise :)
That looks like so much fun! I love little events like that > w <
And you look absolutely smashing. That colour really looks great on you!
Its so awesome to finally see the girl behind Team Candy Future!
and Doe, that dress is WONDERFUL, as is the coat!
Who says redheads can’t wear pink? You always pull it off beautifully!
Suzanne C. Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 4:15 pm
people say that? O.o That’s weird I always looked good(for me) in pink and I’m a redhead.
Rhia Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I think I look good in pink as a redhead too! that stupid saying, grr
Doe Deere Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I think what they mean is that pink can bring out reddish undertones in our skin. Well, first of all not all redheads are cool-toned, some have yellowish skin. And even if it did, so what!
Suzanne C. Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 6:46 pm
It does the opposite for me.I’m cool toned,it makes the pink in my skin seeem like nothing compared to the pigment of the clothing. Beige tends to do that to me.
Izzy Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I have very dark auburn hair and I love wearing pink clothes/makeup. I think the two look like raspberries and peaches or strawberries together. (One of my favorite looks to wear is an intense pink smokey eye.) I think that rule is complete BS, as you can see Doe looks beautiful in pink!
Ксения, как забавно что у нас один и тот же любимый ресторан! Давай вместе как-нибудь сходим, чайку выпьем.
Как видишь, нашёл твой blog – прелестно!
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:31 pm
С радостью!
Amazing outfit :-)
do you run into fans often?
Doe Deere Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Hmmm at this point pretty much every time I go out. Especially if I’m dressed very brightly.
Oooh I love your neclace! *runs off to claires*
OMG it’s a fellow deerling Allison lol. I didn’t know there were so many employees. I figured for a while now you didn’t have mark packing dusts into bubblewrap envelopes like crazy while you blogged. (or maybe he is lol) but i wondered how it worked. I guess the idea that you were a normal company with employees kept slipping out of my mind in favor of the idea of the image of you sitting around your apartment packing my order. ha ha It’s just such a cute image.
Doe Deere Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Actually, that’s exactly how it was right up until now! We were all packing orders up in my attic, listening to music and having a blast. I’ll miss those times… :)
Yaaaaay! For team Believers! Good you have a lawyer, go Ralph!
I keep convincing my self that I don’t need a new lipstick . . . but I do:P
You are so pretty. And I LOVE your clothes.
oops i had one more thing to say. (sorry arguing with mom) What’s Kats role in the company? Or is she just hanging out?
Doe Deere Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Kat doesn’t play a constant role in the company yet, she just bombards me with ‘opportunity’ emails day and night!! Oh, and acts as a human spell checker on the blog. ;)
Your outfit looks awesomesauce! Very much the “eccentric business woman” :) Good luck with the lipstick :)
I could never do this, it scares me (and I am older than you: 31!): making a business, having employees / people whom I tell what to do… I am much more solitary, I like to do everything myself.
And that is why I admire you: you always show yourself positive, you have energy and courage.
So, cheers for your business!!!
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I know what you mean actually. I’m naturally the same way, very autonomous, to the point of being a control freak. It’s hard to let go of the reigns sometimes but I must admit, having a team of people work with you is a lot of fun!
Geez-uz, Doe! Now I have to go shopping! (and re-dye my hair…)
How nice to put a face to the Team Candy emails.
I <3 Ralph :)
Doe Deere Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Who doesn’t?! :)
I definitely squealed when I saw this post. lol You just keep making my day, Doe! I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to meet someone. My boyfriend and I weren’t even supposed to be there on that day or time, but we changed our plans at the last minute. I’m glad we did!
I love the outfit. The dress is so pretty and the color looks awesome on you. You looked even more stunning in person. I am ashamed to say I didn’t even notice the shoes. They are my favorite, too! I was clearly distracted. lol Also, I was super pleased when you applied your lip gloss at the table like you say you do. Sorry, I was staring. lol I think my boyfriend thought I forgot about him. :D
Your mom walked by our table and I gawked at her. She probably thought I was crazy. haha She is so cute. I loved her outfit. My boyfriend was like, “Wow, the whole family is so stylish!” He wanted to know if you got your amazing fashion sense from your mother or if she picked it up from you.
I was debating on whether I wanted to go to Alice’s Tea Cup Chapter II or Chapter III. Obviously, I’m glad we picked Chapter II. Do you frequent both or have a preference for one over the other? The brunch was SO good. I have to go back next time I am in the city.
Alison Reply:
October 22, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Oh, I forgot to say something. When you left, the restaurant was quite a-buzz. People wanted to know who you were and what just happened. Some people came over and asked us if you were a TV star. I told them who you were. They seemed disappointed that they didn’t know who you were until after you left.
I guess it’s a good thing I waited until you were about to leave. Otherwise, it might have been chaos. :) (I didn’t want to interrupt you while you were eating. I thought that might be rude.)
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I thought people were looking at me weird while I was in there! Haha.
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:25 pm
What’s really funny is that everyone at our table was scoping out on YOU guys, because you are such a good looking couple! :D
Alison Reply:
October 25, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Really? Wow, thanks. That’s such a huge compliment. :D
We are definitely a couple with pretty epic hair. haha
It’s great that your family backs you in your endevours. Hope all goes well at Bendels.
You look pretty great in this Doe, congrats! It’s totally candy future-like and also: so bright, it’s illegal! I might buy some more eye shadow from you soon and maybe a lipstick or two, let’s see :)
the dress is spectacular! it’s oozes candyfuture and screams GLEE!!!
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Thank you! I thought so too. :)
Yup, you look like a business woman of the (Candy)future!
I hope someone describes me as a ‘fierce lawyer’ someday =P Go Ralph!
x
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Business woman of the Candyfuture is something I aspire to be!
Falling love with the tights. I soo want them. Great outfit. So you.
Only you could pull off “eccentric” and “business woman” in hot pink, with red hair.
Just wanted to note that the picture of you and Mark is totally adorable. You seriously need to do a time-line post of you two! It has been SO cute to watch!
And if you do you HAVE to note your whole style journey together! One of my favourite things about you two as a couple is how you both love drastically changing your styles, and it seems like it’s always together :O)
You’ll hate me bringing it up, but i still remember those hand print jeans you made him, LOL. <3
Wow, that pink dress not only looks good color-wise, but the cute and shape is great for your figure, too.:)
That’s so awesome that you took time out for your fan and took a photo with her, too.:)
Looks like you all had a great time!:)
When a person has determination, a dream and a great support system by their side they’re pretty much unstoppable :). You deserve the success and that’s a very classy outfit ;)
How come every time I come here I am a bit more in awe and feel a spark of happy?! You’ve hit your mark Doe in bringing GLEE, because your upbeat, bright, approachable way has generated a huge base of admiration! Sigh…I wish I were in NY.
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Really?? That’s the best complement I’ve ever received. I love bringing on the GLEE!
Oh oh oh!
GORGEOUS outfit!
Oh, I love Alice’s Tea Cup! Best scones in the world!
Doe Deere Reply:
October 23, 2009 at 6:26 pm
100% agreed!!! Erica got some kind of a lavender scone (I never knew such flavor even existed) and it was divine.
I LOVE Alice’s Tea Cup!
My boyfriend and I accidentally stumbled across it on our last trip to New York – it was the greatest! of Course you would have your brunch there. It fit’s perfectly!
Of course you look fantastic too!
1. i love seeing you smile! :)
2. you and mark are adorable.
3. you probably hear this all the time, but your whole family is gorgeous!
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Hey Doe! I really enjoy reading your blog (and have for years), but what drove me to comment this time are your shoes! I’ve seen them on the street and simply adore them. Do you happen to remember what year you got them? And their name? It’ll make searching for them on eBay & the rest of the internet far, far easier.
Best best best!
Doe Deere Reply:
February 9, 2011 at 9:18 pm
Hi Janine! Those are from Nine West and I’ve had them for a couple years now… Since 2008/2009.