Candice Huffine's Insider's Guide to New York Fashion Week
Candice Huffine has been breaking barriers in the fashion industry ever since she inked her first contract at the ripe age of 15. Now 32 years young, the model and body-positivity advocate has posed for the Pirelli calendar, starred alongside Ashley Graham in campaigns for Lane Bryant, and appeared on the runways for Christian Siriano, Prabal Gurung, and Tome, to name just a few. Off-duty, the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, resident and marathon runner jogs with her dachshund, Jerry Brows. “I’ve lived in New York for 14 years, and there’s still so much I haven’t seen,” she says.
Here, Huffine shares her must-haves during the busiest season on the runways.
FALL MUST-HAVE
“A Saint Laurent bomber with personalized pins.”
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STATEMENT ACCESSORY
“Pins are a really fun way to express your personal style and there’s great messaging, too.”
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FAVORITE RESTAURANT
“The brunch at Loosie’s Café in Williamsburg is amazing. I’m a sucker for a colorful mural—every time I eat there, I want to take a million photos in front of it.”
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SHOPPING SPOT
“You can never go wrong with a Barneys excursion. I always wind up leaving with a new purse.”
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BEAUTY HAVEN
“I love natural skin-care, so I’m a big fan of Credo on Prince Street for oils and moisturizers.”
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STANDOUT SHOE
“Stuart Weitzman’s strappy heels are always flattering. One pair and you’re set for the week.”
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CLOSET STAPLE
“A black T-shirt is a must. Alexander Wang does a great one. I wear it as a shell and layer different things on top throughout the week.”
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IDEAL MEAL
“I live off pizza during Fashion Week. Williamsburg Pizza is my favorite right now.”
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BAG OF CHOICE
“I rock a backpack daily. Mine has rose gold accents, which is my favorite metal to wear.”
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GO-TO WORKOUT
“I run the Williamsburg Bridge regularly. There’s a ton of motivational graffiti scrawled on it to pump you up.”
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MAKEUP MVP
“Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water changed my life. It’s infused with caffeine, so when you apply it under your eyes, it gives you a little burst of energy.”
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SKIN-CARE ESSENTIAL
“I’m addicted to rosewater spray. I’m loving Herbivore’s Rose Hibiscus scent.”
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SIGNATURE SCENT
“Le Labo Santal 33. I don’t know how strong I smell, but I always get a lot of compliments, so I’m cool with it.”
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EYE OPENER
“Glossier’s Boy Brow. I’m all about the strong brow. You don’t even need to wear anything else.”
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MUST-SEE LANDMARK
“I’m a firm believer in Top of the Rock for all visits. You can take epic photos.”
For more from Huffine, pick up the September issue of InStyle, available on newsstands and Amazon.com, and for digital download now.