Dandy Candy Shoulder Bag

Growing up, my Granny truly had her dream job, or - well - maybe it was more like my dream job for her. After her children were grown, she worked at a candy factory in Pittsburgh, and on the weekends when we'd visit, she'd whip out a slew of colorful treats for all of us to eat. My favorite kind were cherry red ribbons - the first thing that comes to mind upon viewing the glossy finish of this candy-coated shoulder bag. Its chocolate-striped, zippered interior and strawberry gummy band make it... More

Growing up, my Granny truly had her dream job, or - well - maybe it was more like my dream job for her. After her children were grown, she worked at a candy factory in Pittsburgh, and on the weekends when we'd visit, she'd whip out a slew of colorful treats for all of us to eat. My favorite kind were cherry red ribbons - the first thing that comes to mind upon viewing the glossy finish of this candy-coated shoulder bag. Its chocolate-striped, zippered interior and strawberry gummy band make it superbly sweet, like all the ooey-gooey items I'd indulged in with the help of Gram and her perfect job perks. She was fashionable, too. In fact, she recently gave me a few of her 'night-out-with-Pap' purses, and one of them hosts a trendy, chain-link shoulder strap just like this one. Create an outfit inspired by the lovable ladies of  generations past by pairing an A-line shirt dress with a pair of patent peep toes to match the sugary shine of this pinch-locked purse, so their legacy can live on. Don't forget to snap a photo for the history books, though. Someday, like your grandmother, you as a young girl will be a mere, distant memory - one worth keeping close to the heart. -Laura, Fashion Writer