Cupcakes and Cashmere

Candyland

February 9th, 2010

When I was in middle school, the majority of my hard-earned babysitting money was spent at The Sweet Factory. Bulk candy still proves to be just as enticing, especially when it shares the same space with adorable clothes. Yesterday I stumbled upon A.sweeT, a boutique whose dresses and skirts are equally as impressive as their unrivaled selection of gummy candies. I only spent $7 on my first trip (blame it on the sour apple balls, watermelon ropes and Swedish fish), but I’m sure I’ll do a lot more damage once I head back to try on the clothes.

http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe
love the ring, i think i know where you bought yours because i got one too
http://www.abitoffashion.com melissa
I really love candy as a child! I’ve the same red dispencer for ball gums!
http://www.abitoffashion.com
jean
Yum! Those look delicious!! about your larchmont post, have u ever tried the little deli toward the end of the street closest to beverly? They have some great wines and make really simple but yummy deli sandwiches! You should definitely try it!
jean
Yum! Those look delicious!! about your larchmont post, have u ever tried the little deli toward the end of the street closest to beverly? They have some great wines and make really simple but yummy deli gourmet sandwiches! You should definitely try it!
http://www.amandablaira-to-b.blogspot.com Amanda
Your sleeve is making me curious as to what you were rockin’ at that candy store! I love that ring
http://www.winksmilestyle.blogspot.com Josie
Gorgeous pictures. I find candy stores so inspiring, especially the colors
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
Melanie
Ah, that is brilliant!! Great pics too!
http://www.annesage.com Anne @ The City Sage
So I definitely like to eat candy. No question there. But you know what I think I like even better? LOOKING at candy. Admiring it all lined up in rainbow order, drooling over the graphic wonder and repeating patterns of bulk gumballs, seeing it jumbled up inside a clear cellophane bag. It’s just so PRETTY–and you captured that PERFECTLY with your pics
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Ashley
Love the pictures! The colors are so vivid, and everything looks so tasty! I wish we had candy stores around here; the closest I can get to one is the candy bins in a grocery store! .
http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)
Middle school? Nice try, Em. I remember those Sweet Factory rampages from college.
http://www.blackngoldalamode.blogspot.com Sasha b.
mmm i love candy!! You take such great photographs.
http://christinaphillis.blogspot.com Christina
Oooo I want to see some clothes photos.
http://www.TheIconicBlog.com The Iconic Blog.com
Sweet Factory was the best! I will definitely be checking out this place. Thanks!
http://nuclearmary.blogspot.com Marika
You destriy my diet ahaha!))) love that candy….sweeeet and lovely!
Marika
http://annaleeandjesse.blogspot.com/ anna lee
OMG girl. have you checked out the barney’s warehouse sale! i totally scored on a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte bondage heels. check them out, I posted on my page.
http://www.thethriftystylist.com Anna
In Sweden, where I am from there is bulk candy in every grocery store, so Swedish Fish really brings a history of bulk candy! Sooo tasty!
http://december-3rd.blogspot.com december3rd
What a great idea – candy and clothes!
http://imfineanddandy.blogspot.com Laken
What a fun idea!
http://www.bargainbex.blogspot.com Bargain Bex
Everything looks so super sugary sweet and oh-so-pretty! Yum!
http://thechicgeeek.blogspot.com/ Lauren
Adorable as always! I love your blog and have following it daily ever since I first stumbled upon it You are an inspiration to me.
Lauren :)
http://thechicgeeek.blogspot.com/
http://thechicgeeek.blogspot.com/ Lauren
so adorable, i love your blog
http://thechicgeeek.blogspot.com/ Lauren
i have been following your blog since i first stumbled upon it.. you are an inspiration to me love it!
http://www.seduisante.blogspot.com Kelsi
oh my. i’m pretty sure i would live in that place! i can’t think of a better combination than candy + clothes!
http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com/ Lindsay
Clothes AND candy?!? Probably the best store concept ever! Would love to know what the clothes look like!
http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com/
http://chicisimo.com Maria@chicisimo
The concept is great!! I´m fam of clothes and super fan of candy, so I´s be the perfect customer for this shop…
Great pictures!! xx
Rasha
New to your blog. I love it! and I totally get this post and how the candy was when younger. yummm
http://mabelandzora.com Mabel and Zora
Great pix.
http://itsuglycute.blogspot.com/ haley
so funny, i can relate to some hard earned money spent at the mall to buy candy
xoxo
http://itsuglycute.blogspot.com
Denise Solan
thanks for sharing info about this store. Do you have photos of the clothes. The candy tempts me to jump in the car and journey to BH!
http://birdnotes-fromabirdseye.blogspot.com/ Birdnotes
looks so yummy! I love the bright colors!
http://allwomenstalk.com All Women Stalker
It’s a wonder you are as fit as you are!
http://chucksjunkie.blogspot.com Brittnee
This post is so cute (: Check out my blogg!
http://chucksjunkie.blogspot.com Brittnee
this post is so cute! check out my blog!
http://cafefashionista.blogspot.com Cafe Fashionista
Ohmigosh I want to live here! I too spent a large quantity of money at The Sweet Factory – mainly on chocolate covered pretzels and gummy bears!!
http://www.orphanedapparel.blogspot.com Heather
My first job was at a bulk candy store. Looking back on it, I really didn’t take advantage of being surrounded by candy like I should have. Ha. Great photos!
http://fashion-tidbits.blogspot.com fashion tidbits
uhhhhhhhh YUM!!!!
http://www.sterlingstyle.blogspot.com Taylor
yummy! I think I need a trip to Powell’s Candy Store tonight!
http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com/ SWEATshirt DRESSshirt
this is amazing! best thing ever invented.
http://fantasticalfashion.blogspot.com/ Bryony
Oh god this sounds like heaven!
I have such a sweet tooth – I spent all my pocket money on sweets at school too, it’s a wonder I have any teeth left ^_^
I’m glad there’s such a lovely fashion blogger out there who can also share her sweet indulgences and really enjoy good food. I just wish I was a better cook, ha!
Much Love,
FF x
http://fantasticalfashion.blogspot.com/
http://www.missy-em.blogspot.com Emma
Your post made me crave sweets!
Reminds me of the Topshop flagship store in London. They have a huge selection of bulk sweets too. Essential sustenance for a long shopping expedition!
Karin
The cutest store in Beverly Hills.
http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/577213/le-21me-arrondissement Le 21ème
WOW! This is rad! I’m so glad there’s nothing like this in Seattle….or I’d be huge!
- http://www.21Arrondissement.com
http://wetwotreeses.blogspot.com/ Alexis Treese
Okay Im going to have to duplicate that silhouette for my daughters birthday party. Gorgeous. By the way I think you are fabulous. Thanks for sharing your style.
http://pieinmypants.blogspot.com/ katkas
OMG!!!!!this sounds like heaven!
http://pieinmypants.blogspot.com/
http://thesebittersweetcitystreets.blogspot.com victoriajeanne
love the gemed gumball machine, wish i had one!