Outfit of the Month - Candy Fashion - February
/Sorry it has been some time since I last posted! My computer went in for repairs so this post comes late! I started in February, so it is for last month!
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So I was looking at Dylan's Candy Bar and it gave me the idea to look into Candy Fashion.
Unfortunately Dylan's Candy Bar is only available in USA so I couldn't blog about it - even though I started to and became disappointed when it wasn't available worldwide.
So when I think of Candy Fashion, I think of Bubblegum, Cotton Candy, Liquorice All sorts, Lollipops and Cupcakes and transpiring them into colours and patterns. The colours I imagine are bright or loud with striped patterns or singular colours. Here are my inspirations for Candy fashion. Please enjoy!
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Accessories
GuiltyFreeCandy Gifts
Really love this Etsy store as it is all handcrafted candy items. There are a few different products on offer such as mirror cases, Handbag holders and iPhone covers. I love the designs as they look like actual candy and somewhat make your mouth water. Prices start at AU$12.20 from GuiltyFreeCandy and I like the sweet option without being bad :)
Coin Purse - White Hearts
So I searched for "Candy Purse" and this is what I found - Ecoist. This site is actually really amazing as everything is made from recycled goods. Most of the featured items are candy wrappers made into fashion accessories. I thought it was a fantastic idea because the creativity was outstanding. This purse costs US$22 but they do sell handbags, clutches, totes and jewellery. It might not be for everyone but wanted to share this coin purse to go with this month's theme.
Jordyn Small Cross Body Satchel
Love this bright pink satchel! It's cute and perfect! This I found on Kate Hill for AU$24.99 on sale. This would go great with any summer outfit. It's more casual and can accompany a pair of bright shorts or skirt.
Gloss Analogue Watch
This watch costs $AU10 at Gloss. The watches can only be bought instore as I couldn't find an online option for Gloss Accessories. They come in nearly every colour you can think of. I though it was a cheap find for $10 and can mix and match for every outfit. There is a jelly band with diamonte circle around the face of the watch. They're cute and fabulous!
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Tops
Georgina Textured Sweetheart Crop Top
Loved the colour of this top! Thought it was good that it came with a matching skirt and the bright pink belt goes well with the outfit to break it up. It costs £12 from Boo Hoo. I think the whole outfit reminds me of a cupcake. Cropped tops are for everyone, but I wanted to share it because I thought it looked so cute!
Striped Dolman Top
Found this top at Forever 21 for US$12.80. Thought it was really cheap and goes perfect for a casual day out as it's lightweight and loosely fitted, so you most likely won't be hot in it. I thought of the soft pink as cotton candy and would look good on most skin tones. It's a very cute and simple top.
Chloe Printed Cardigan Sweater
I liked this cardigan because it come in different cute designs and this one in particular reminds me of candy hearts. It costs $24.50 from Delia's. I also liked this bright emerald bow cardigan that was on offer. It's sweet and simple.
ASOS PETITE Exclusive T Shirt With Neon Stripe
This is very daring. I like it because it's bright. It also comes in neon pink or white. It costs approx. AU$23 from Asos. If you matched this with some bright blue or pink shorts and bright sneakers, you'd have yourself one funky looking casual outfit. You can also wear a bright coloured singlet underneath to make it stand out.
Supre Short Boobtube
This boobtube is simple and cheap for AU$10. It actually comes in over 20 colours and ranges from XXS-XL. Supre offers free shipping for orders over AU$80. Really liked the colour scheme in the picture. Thought this bright blue really matched well with the purple skirt. You can't go wrong with $10!
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Bottoms
Skater Skirt
Thought this was a fabulous find for a pleated skirt that allows you to mix and match with a soft coloured top. It costs AU$29.99 from Ally Fashion and also comes in black. This a fun skirt to wear out with the girls and it's bright too.
Pieces Skinny Leggings
Asos had these funky leggings for AU$25.95. I like the colour because you see it pop up every now and then and it is very eye-catching. They actually look like Jeggings from the website because there are pockets on the back. They look very hipster and you can tone it down with simple black and white colours like in this picture or go all out in bright colours like pink and yellow.
JET John Eshaya Distressed Cut-Off Short Shorts
Yellow spits out sunshine! These shorts cost US$24.50 from Hot Topic and I like how they displayed it with bright pink boots. You can pair up these shorts with a subtle top or go out with a big bang of colour. Currently Hot Topic offers a range of brightly coloured bottoms including skinny jeans and skirts. I thought it was fairly cheap and if you buy denim, it's currently buy one get another 50% off.
Love Label Peplum Skirt
Loved the design of this skirt and the colour and fabric used to make it. It's like a sheer pink and matched with a bright blue or yellow top, I think would make it a great night out outfit. It costs £29 from Very and you can be creative on how you dress it up or down. Heaps cute!
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Shoes
Ava-05 Strappy Striped Open Toe Wedge
The heel on this shoe reminds me of liquorice all sorts candy or an ice cream sandwich. It's Fabulous because it's hot pink and epitomizes that candy look. Found this wedge at UrbanOg for US$28.20. This shoe does come in other colours like blue and orange and is perfect for the beach or with casual outfit with shorts and loose shirt.
Mel - Butterfly Yellow
Thought I would spin out the idea of jelly sandals. Haven't seen too much of these in retail shops but thought jelly = candy. Styletread has this on offer for AU$49.95 and offers free delivery. These sandals would go perfect with a cute dress or wearing them to the beach.
Bronte Flat
Found these candy blue flats at Rubi for AU$19.95. Simple and bright which is perfect for summer. Goes with any type of outfit because flats can be matched with anything really! Can see this with purple, hot pink and yellow.
Adidas Women Fashion High Cut Shoes in Bright Green
These shoes are absolutely amazing! They remind me of gummi worms for some reason - probably due to the show laces. I found these sneakers on Hi Sale for US$58.99 which in my opinion is very cheap compared to retail stores. This website does ship to Australia. I'm really liking the high cut sneakers and this website has a lot to offer in designs and brands.
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Dresses
Lacey Cakes Dress
This dress is absolutely delightful! It's lacey so is very dainty and reminds me of fairyfloss, cake and marshmallows all at the same time. I really do like the soft blue underlay of this dress. Found this dress at tobi that showcases different designers at affordable prices. Was very impressed an the vast range of designs and colour range. This dress cost US$44 and also comes in yellow.
Sunday Wrap Dress - Jade
So funky and outstanding! I love how the colour pops! This dress is versatile in that you can wear it casually or for a night out! This costs approx AU$45 from Nasty Gal and I found all the dresses very reasonably priced. Wide assortment of styles and designers on offer with international shipping. Definitely a fun dress to stand out in!
Billabong Twisted Dress - Women's
I like this dress for it's array of candy colours and reminded me of liquorice all sorts. I found it at Dogfunk for US$19.73 currently on sale. It's summery and bright - ideal for the beach or casual outing. Can mix this dress with sandals or wedges.
Silence & Noise Intersection Dress
Really liked this lime coloured dress as it reminded me of sorbet. I particularly like the back design as it's not your typical lace dress and the back is daring. It's not the cheapest dress at $69 from Urban Outfitters but really stood out for me for it's design. It doesn't suit every skin tone and would only suit a person whose personality that matches the dress.
Irene Dress in Pink with Chocolate Bow from Laura Byrnes Black Label
This dress reminds me of strawberry sponge cake and marshmallows. I really enjoyed flicking through the website Pinup Girl Clothing because it captures a time in which I would love to dress - the 50s and 60s. The website offers a wide range of vintage clothing that provides for all the curvy ladies. This dress cost US$130. It was a bit pricey, but you can find some cheaper options on sale. I appreciated what was on offer and realized that not many places encapsulate that time period so I was highly impressed.
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Remember to click on the pictures to go directly to the product page.
Hope I gave you some ideas on Candy Fashion and to experiment and have fun with it. I think you can pop with bright colours or go with subtle colours and look dainty.
Have fun and hope you find yourself a great outfit!
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