Designer Profile: Cotton Candy Punk Couture

Name: Lil'

Age: 25

Company: Cotton Candy Punk Couture

Blog: The Cotton Candy Punk

What began your interest in fashion?

When I was little my favorite thing to get for xmas was fabric. Even at a young age I loved to make clothes even if it was just for my dolls.

How long have you been working on CCPC? 

 When I decided I was going to make my own handbags I was shopping at hot topic and at the time couldn't afford any of the cool and trendy punk clothes and handbags. It was at that point I decided to make my own clothes, being that I'm a bit punk. scene and goth I tried to make all these trends fit into my design aesthetic.

What would you say is your brand CCPC is about?

The overall theme for the line Cotton Candy Punk Couture is my interpretation of punk, goth, lolita, scene, emo, girlie girl and high fashion fused into an evolution of avant garde dresses, leggings and handbags .


What makes CCPC standout from other lines?

I feel what sets Cotton Candy Punk apart form the rest is a few things: CCPC has a wide variety of different styles that speak to a wide audience, from little pop girls to punk rock mom. CCPC garments are made with recycled materials, and deconstructed clothes. 


Who are some of your favorite designers and why? 

Betsy Johnson, Priscilla Dawn, New York Couture. Betsy Johnson and New York Couture have the style I love to emulate. Priscilla Dawn I found on Etsy, she makes impeccably constructed tea and party lolita style dresses. I love what she does and have so much respect for her since I'm not there yet with my skills.

Check out the new line from Cotton Candy Punk Couture: Petit Bonbon

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Designer Love: Shekhar Rahate

When I find a designer that I haven't heard of and fall in love with their clothes it is the same feeling you get when you realize "he/she likes you too", seriously I feel all bubbly inside. I got the same bubbly feeling when I discovered who designer Shekhar Rehate was. Of course me being very late to this party of of awesomeness because Mr. Rahate has been gracing the world of fashion for 15 years, I decided it was better late than never to write about this designer and his gowns. 

His blend of his own cultural influences with old Hollywood, makes for beautifully detailed and colorful gowns. His newest collection is entitled 10,000 beads because that is how many beads it took in order for him to make his collection. Details are not his only strong point, he really knows how to move fabric beautifully around a woman's body. 

Having gowns and dresses that truly fit like a glove is not an easy task and there are some designers (who shall remain nameless) that still have a difficult time mastering this art form. He has work has been seen nationally and internationally from beauty pageants to red carpet events which should be no surprise when you see the beauty of his pieces. Check out his website at : Shekhar Rahate Haute Couture

Interview With Designer Evon and Her Collection Armoire

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with designer Evon about her big switch from chemical engineering to fashion design and why she decided to start her collection Armoire. I found myself being able to easily relate to her switching myself from the world of psychology to fashion design. It has always been an interest of mine to hear about someone else's walk in life and every now and again you find someone who shares a similar walk as you do,  from that you will always take away something new. What I learned from speaking with  Evon is that no matter what, follow your dreams and do what satisfies you in life, with that alone everything will work itself out. From seeing the success of Evon's collection, Armoire,  she is living proof of that if you dream big you will succeed big.

Armoire  is a collection of classic and sultry pieces that can easily be dressed up or down for a night on the town or for a girl on the go at work. Evon's engineering experience is obvious throughout this collection, all her garments are well though out in detailing and  precision in order to achieve perfect fit. Everything in this collection is done with the purpose of flattering the curves of  the female form. Well placed ruffles melt around shoulder points and the bust, pleating and tucks hug around  the body beautifully like in her signature origami dress seen above. Ultra feminine and flirtatious in nature, this collection leaves us all in love with Armoire.

HC&W:  Why did you start Armoire?
Evon: I started Armoire because it is time to make my dream a reality.


HC&W:  How long have you been designing clothing or sewing?
Evon: I’ve started right after I’ve graduate from my bachelors in Chemical Engineering! I have always loved designing right after high school but I always didn’t have the courage to plunge into it. I’m not sure why. The confidence probably came after I’ve given enough energy into engineering.


HC&W: As a designer, what inspires you?
Evon: I would say beautiful things inspire me but most of all its travelling. I was thinking a lot while I was travelling in Europe. Especially the train ride from Rome to Paris. It was such a long ride, it was kind of therapeutic. Many ideas were popping and I had to scribble it down! That’s when I decided if not now, when?


HC&W: Who are some of your favorite designers and why?
Evon: I love Vera Wang. I love how her whimsical touches can make fairytales come alive.


HC&W: What makes your Armoire different from other companies?
Evon: Armoire will step into the scene from an engineer’s perspective. The difference will be obvious.

Shop Armoire at http://armoireapparel.com/

HC & W Presents: myThai

Hand crafted and made in Thailand,  myThai   offers some of the most beautifully unique jewelry pieces the internet has to offer. Established in  April of 2010, myThai has been providing quality sterling silver and gems at great price points for its ever growing customer fan base. Each handmade piece of jewelry is given a traditional Thai name to represent the time and care that is given in each of its pieces.




In October of 2010, myThai  opened its doors to Amazon.com, giving customers an even more ease of access shopping experience. All jewelry orders are handmade to order from Amazon.com and ships within 24 hours. All orders $99 and over are eligible for FREE shipping. All orders over $149 are able to purchase myThai's signature sterling silver logo earrings for just .99 cents.

To show you the some of the process that goes into this jewelry here are actual photos of the jewelry making process:

Here are some samples of the finished products:

Each myThai creation comes in a beautiful silk pouch and box with gift packaging also available: 

myTha's Official Statement:

“All of our handmade jewelry creations are designed and created in Thailand. We offer over 300 beautiful sterling silver jewelry creations in seven themed collections from the contemporary to the more traditional, and a wide range of bangles and bracelets. Every one of our distinctive jewelry creations has been individually named using a Thai girls name to emphasize the unique nature of our jewelry and comes in a colorful Thai silk pouch and handmade paper gift box stamped with the myThai elephant logo in silver."

 Don't you just love it? Visit myThai Creations at:  www.mythaicreations.com