Skirt: So, Kohl's; Shoes: Anne Michelle, JCPenney; Sunglasses: Amazon; Bag: Francesca's; Striped and orange bangles: Mixit, JCPenney; Mint bangle: Decree, JCPenney; Beaded bracelets: So, Kohl's
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Top: Crave Fame, Macy's
Top: Yellow top: Forever 21; Skirt: Mossimo, Target; Belt: Candie's, Kohl's; Sunglasses: Amazon; Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's; Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon; Striped bangles: B Fabulous; Yellow bangle: Silver Linings, Ocean City; Rose bracelet: Francesca's; Green bracelet: Parade of Shoes; purple bracelet: Etsy
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Top: Lily Rose, Kohl's
Cardigan: So, Kohl's; Camisole: Mudd, Kohl's; Skirt: Arizona Jeans, JCPenney; Shoes: B.A.I.T., Zulily; Sunglasses: Amazon; Bag: Amazon; Lilac bangle: Don't Ask, Zulily; Mint bangle: Decree, JCPenney; Yellow bangles: B Fabulous
Yellow Candy Bow Necklace
Skirt: Indigo Rein, Macy's; Shoes: Jessica Simpson Collection, DSW; Sunglasses: Amazon; Bag: SHEIN; Beaded bracelets: So, Kohl's; Flower bracelet: Belk's; Watch: Zulily
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Top: Crave Fame, Macy's
As a kid, I loved to play dress up (I know, I know, big surprise). Few things made me happier than piling on the bangles, necklaces, and Lady Lovely Locks clips, even if just with a sweat suit, and I'd convince my sister and cousin to join in. It made me feel like I could be anyone -- but also, at the same time, myself.
These candy bow necklaces remind me of that. And also of carnival treats. They, and these outfits, are all about color and sugar, a real cotton candy aesthetic. I had a grand time making them and time traveling too.
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Speaking of which, I still remember my first bag of cotton candy. I was five, and it was a delicate blue except for the places where my spit or sweat had touched it and turned it turquoise. I was entranced by this whimsical witchcraft, cramming fistfuls into my mouth as my family and I walked along the Ocean City boardwalk. When I'd spotted the blue bag dangling in the window of one of the snack shacks, I was more intrigued by its color than what it might taste like. So it was a bonus when I realized that it was delicious. It made those sticky fingers so worth it!
To this day, I still enjoy a cotton candy Rita's water ice or two every summer. Just as I enjoy wearing this (okay, a replica of this) cotton candy barrette I made many summers ago. Instead of a blue bag, I went for the retro stick style in not one but three colors. Like the spun sugar confection itself, it's an oldie but goodie that still makes me smile.
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You hear that, summer? I miss you. Hurry up and get here already!
8 comments:
Such delightful outfits! I so love the daisy top! Oh, that cotton candy. So glad it could inspire you. Yes, deceivingly cold here. The sun is out, but the wind is like ice..slowly we are warming up..I hope.
So artistic! Great to know what inspires you. Oh, the cotton candy. I guess pink was the first I ever had and it was at the rodeo. Also, you could get pickle juice snow cones..what a combo! LOVE these tops!
Lovely, necklaces you've got there. Awesome Tuesday post. Hope all is well there.
Great last line! Yes, it will be summer before you know it. Love your stories of dressing up. I always loved getting into my grandmother's closet. Just to play dress up. So many cool outfits but I love the nostalgia of it, as well.
Awesome little accessories. Great cotton candy edition too. Thanks so much!
Oh, so delightful! Lots of pretty things. Adoring those tops and bottoms too. You do have a wonderful shoe collection, as well. Yes, you are very inspiring. Lets see if I get up the courage to wear my purple with white flower pants to day at work..hmmm..maybe.
Such a fantatastic barrette! Wishing you a beautiful April!
As usual I find your colorful ensombles charming and uplifting . As far as cotton candy- I don't remember the first time I had it but I certainly remember eating it at state fairs, circus events, etc. I still love the flavor in Rita's water ice but hate actually eating real cotton candy which is too sweet and actually feels hot in. my mouth. It is fascinating to see it spun!!
Thank you for your sweet comments about the 'Grace story'. I think every teacher would love to adopt some of their students. And of course, Dads leave town and even mothers are deployed.
Yessss, that cotton candy barrette!!! It is so cute, and makes me think of a carnival. Also, the sequins give it a 2D dimension! I absolutely adore your candy necklaces!!! The minty green, the purple, the yellow, the pink...I love them all, although I think the purple is my favorite! They look perfect with your summery outfits - the daisy gingham is my fav! Lastly, I enjoyed reading about your first encounter with cotton candy. I love how you included the way the color changes when it gets wet! And I'm with you; summer, hurry UP!!!
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Oh, a sure sign of spring finding someone new. Yes, I am afraid I find lots of storylines in the grocery store. Even exciting times...like with Liv. Yes, sometimes, the world is surreal.
Of course, there is always the aftermath. As for Liv, I had found out recently from a friend that she was telling me how she was going to have to have her jaw fixed. Didn't I know she talked funny? And yes, I thought a few things were peculiar, but I didn't know why and it wasn't something I was going to say, "You move your mouth weird." And then she told me some things that had happened to her in the past.
Oh, I can't wait to use some of these floral patterns in my collages! And of course, the cotton candy art too!
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