- December 24, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
SPENCER — Candis Newton blames her fashion sense on her sisters.
“I’m 10 years younger than my sisters,” Newton said. “So, they treated me like a Barbie doll.”
That meant dressing her up in whatever outlandish outfit they could concoct. Even when Newton was old enough to pick out her own clothes, she typically chose outfits that stood out from the crowd.
“Growing up, everybody always said I dressed like Hannah Montana,” Newton said. “I always wore the weird stuff. My mom has always told me that I can put the ugliest thing out and put it on and make it look pretty. I’ve always had that knack for dressing goofy, but it comes together in the end.”
Despite her propensity for putting together eye-catching ensembles, Newton didn’t pursue a clothing-related career. At least, not until the pandemic suddenly changed her course. Now, Newton is the owner of Southern Roots Clothing. The store, located at Park Plaza near…
