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Archive for July, 2011
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Trendy Thursdays has just begun for us here at Apparel Candy. And to celebrate our self coined holiday we’re going to help all of you fashionistas keep up with Apparel Candy’s Summer 2011 Guide.
Bold colors are a Summer 2011 STAPLE. Bright Pinks, Blues, Yellows, Purples are super chic for the Summer. We threw in one of our floral pieces that has extra bold hues mixed in together. Our neon lemon dress (with white horizontal stripes) hit both our bold color & stripes trend happening this Summer. A hot pink bandeaux dress is perfect for pool side coverage right over that skimpy bikini. One of our favorite colors has to be the royal blue we have pictured to the left- perfect for day into night.
 Here’s a casual way to rock the bold color look. If you’re into graphics like I am, these are some of Apparel Candy’s most popular tanks 
Stripes are also a big 2011 Summer Trend. Here are a few of our favorite striped trends:
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
This day of the week we will be celebrating talented, fierce, & fashionable women. Today happens to be Nicki Minaj. This talented singer/rapper has been hitting the radios of many. Her music is fun, uplifting, & just raw. I can’t get over how amazing she kills every beat she raps over. I’m sure not a lot of guys could hit notes & rap all in one song like she does.
One thing I love about Nicki Minaj is her confidence within her style. She stays looking fresh, & is innovative. She isn’t just like any other up & coming artist who has to put up a front when they first hit the scene. Since day one Nicki has displayed her provocativeness, & her sexy yet stylish fashions. Nicki Minaj has introduced to us (like Lady Gaga) the styles that are out there & are here to stay.
Here are a couple flicks that I love of Nick Minaj
Tags: fashion, Hip Hop, Music, Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday, Street
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Thanks to fashionista.com the: TOP 20 FASHION SCHOOLS – came out a little more than a few days back. And my oh my, why am I not surprised that 3 out of the 5 fashion schools are all located in NY!?
1. PARSONS, THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN (NY)
2. FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NY)
3. PRATT (NY)
4. KENT STATE UNIVERSITY (OH)
5. ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY (SF)
http://fashionista.com/2011/07/the-top-20-fashion-schools-in-the-united-states-the-fashionista-ranking/6/
It’s pretty interesting to see where each school has been ranked. I mean you usually hear Parsons all over Project Runway, & the Bravo Network, and I always thought it was solely because of advertising purposes since a lot of the filming for these reality competitions were filmed in their classrooms. Being that they are number one & featured on almost every fashion program is definitely a hit if you’re looking for an elite school for Fashion.
Out here in LA all we hear about honestly is FIDM. FIDM this, FIDM that, but where are they ranked!? 13. 13 out of 20, not too shabby I suppose! The school noted is the LA Campus, so what about the OC & SD location?
For all of you local Los Angelinos, or wherever you may be from in California.. The Academy of Art University San Francisco is ranked at the number 5 spot for this list. I’d say definitely look into this school.
I mean sure you can save about $10,000-$20,00 dollars in tuition fees compared to FIDM, but after reading about each school, AAU SF is the only Fashion School that SHOWS AT FASHION WEEK.
Opportunities like this are definitely a diamond in the rough. Can you imagine working on your last senior show…………..at NYFW !? How crazy is that?
Compared to some of the other listed schools, AAU SF has a fewer amount of students in their fashion program, which means you definitely won’t be “just another student” to the faculty.
I personally have never been inside of AAU SF but I sure have been in & around SF and is definitely an amazingly cooky city that everyone should experience in their young adult lives.
 Housing, how cool is that!? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="700" caption="Student work walking down the runway at NYFW"]
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These pictures make me want to transfer out to SF! What do you think?
Tags: Academy of Art University San Francisco, College, Fashion School, Fashionista.com, FIT, LA, Parsons, SF
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
We all have things in our closets that probably portray exactly what is pictured below. So go digging into your closets, because mixing in with new is the NEW thing, & mixing expensive with chic cheap is amazing!
If you’re like me & are the only girl out of four siblings you get most of your hand-me-down clothing from your mother as she ages (sorry, mom!) I absolutely adore the treasures my mom has passed me down. From floral dresses just like the one pictured, to Kenneth Jay Lane costume jewelry from the late 80′s- early 90′s to chic Texier leather goods, & by goods I mean LEATHER BAGS!
So growing up, I was given all of these lovely treasures before I was even into fashion. I was still a kid trying to fit in, and the best way I did was playing soccer all my life. So anyway, I’d always keep things in my closet, more like bury them hoping no one would ever see them. (I always hated my girlfriends asking me to borrow things) I always thought to myself, “eh, I can wear this to SOMETHING when I get older.” So now, 22, & addicted to everything fashion- I have so many of these little treasures collected over the years. And OF COURSE who’d be the one to ask to “borrow” from me? My one & only MOTHER! I laugh all the time when my mom sees me walking in or out of the house wearing something she’s given me years & years ago, or even something my dad wanted to give her but refused. It never ever fails.
So girls any time your mom, or older sisters & cousins pass you down something you aren’t too sure is your style just yet, keep it! You can always have these items as your first collectors, or even something to pass down to your younger siblings or even children.
 Floral Dress available at ApparelCandy.com, A-Line Denim Blue Vest, Jeffrey Campbell Cut Out Oxford Wedge, Dainty Neckalaces, Pyramid Earrings available at ApparelCandy.com, & Cat Eye Vintage Shades available at ApparelCandy.com
So just to get you gals prepared for the amazing floral pieces Apparel Candy will be dropping oh-so-very soon- I put together a look that I think would work on any fashionista. This look is inspired by a spaghetti strap floral dress that was way too big for me at the time, that also had a serious tear at the seams, that my mom gave me. I totally sewed it all back up & wore it with a jean jacket over, with brown wedges similar to the Jeffrey Campbell’s pictured above. I picked the light necklaces just to layer over since the dress itself is loud all on its own. Pyramid earrings & vintage shades from apparelcandy.com fit simply & perfectly.
Tags: apparel candy, Cousins, Daughters, Denim, Florals, Hand-me-downs, Jeffrey Campbell, Los Angeles, Moms, necklaces, Sisters, Wholesale
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
Apparel Candy is getting a lot of new fun items. So far florals & stripes are the patterns I’ve seen thus far!
Here are a couple of styles that I personally love & can’t live with out:
 Love this drapey top. Perfectly paired with cut off shorts & sandals on a Summer Day. Royal blue has my eye!
A Summer Staple: FLORALS! Throw on a jean jacket over, & you’re set for that beach bonfire, & of course you’d be the cutest one there. 
Zebra Stripes & Maroon Heather Top, Perfect for a Summer evening with your beaux!
 Because every girl loves animal prints- especially in different colorways!! Jade & Orange chic colors for summer. Dress it up by throwing on a neutral wedge. The most comfortable dress ever! Check out the highlighter yellow. Can’t get lost at a concert in this one
We just had to throw in a SEXY tee which is great for every day!
 Tube Dresses in every color with a girly floral graphic. So comfy & perfect to throw on poolside
Grey, Pink, & Navy Stripes perfect for your nautical outfit for the summer into fall!
Who can’t live with out abstract & color? It’s like art wrapped around your body!
 An Apparel Candy favorite: LACE! You have to check out the floral print in the middle. I personally LOVE the grey/white stripe combo. <3
Tags: apparel candy, Florals, Nautical Stripes, Secrets of the Pink Wall
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Friday, July 15th, 2011
For all of you fashionistas, retails, & go getters!
This weekend only July15-18 is your opportunity to save 15% off!
& For those of you looking to treat your customers or yourself..
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Friday, July 15th, 2011
So here at Apparel Candy, we just love to keep our customers update as much as possible. This one is for the Wayfarer Lover.
This funky old school style has been around for quite sometime, (invented in the 50′) so long that there are so many different shapes, sizes, colors, & patterns available out there. Not only do comeback companies have theirs, but so many up-and-coming eyewear companies have their own rendition of The Wayfarer too!
You all know Apparel Candy loves their Wayfarers, we just had to share with you our four NEW styles we just got in. From animal print, to floral, & even big bold electric blue! Check em out! & Don’t forget to visit www.apparelcandy.com for all your Wayfarer & Fashion needs!
Some of our favorite celebs rockin’ the Wayfarer look:
Left to Right: Bruno Mars, Pharell Williams of N.E.R.D, Paris Hilton, & Beyonce Knowels!
Tags: Celebs, Shades, UV Protection, Wayfarers
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Thursday, July 14th, 2011
A few new dresses came in! Something for every occasion. Whether it’s a cocktail party, club event, office party, or even playing dress up with your girlfriends for a mini photoshoot- we got it
So Apparel Candy asks you this:
What are you wearing this weekend!?
Dainty Lace?
Classic Black & White!?
Bold Stripes?
Fierce Cheetah?
Bold Polkas?
Tags: Clothing, Wholesale, Women
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
So one of the trends this season I seem to love is the turban look. Turbans can be seen worn on the heads of many fashionistas via blogs & facebook pictures. But where did this look REALLY come from!? Sure you saw the first models at all the Fashion Weeks- but many people all around the world have been dawning this look years before we commercialized such a look.
Men & Women Middle Eastern Countries such as Afghanistan have the “turban” or “lungee” in their everyday outfits. Whether they are attending a tribal meeting, or simply keeping themselves cool in the hot heat.
A Sihk member from India also has their own turban known as the Dastar. The dastar is worn as it is a mandatory symbol of representing their class, caste, & religious beliefs such as virtues. Dastars can be assembled & tied in very many ways with elaborate pleats.
An old coworker of mine was so pleased & astonished one day as I kept asking questions about his dastar back in the fall. He came in one day with a lovely orange-saffron colored fabric adorning his head, & modestly shunned me from looking because he didn’t take his time as well as he should have. He even told me it’ll take 5 minutes tops- for him to assemble his piece, & that his hair was way longer than mine & he tucks it in perfectly under his Dastar.
Also letting his hair grow much faster under his cap. (is this true!?)
Here are some of my favorite turbans I’ve found on the inter web.
Tags: accessories, Head Bands, Headwear, Shihk, Turbans, Urban, Women's
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Here’s a casual way to rock the bold color look. If you’re into graphics like I am, these are some of Apparel Candy’s most popular tanks 
