*Dusts off blog YET AGAIN to shamelessly plug cake rings*

Hello darlings!

Quick summary of what happened while I was neglecting this blog: 

-Two job changes

-Something kind of sort resembling a relationship but not really

-Major expansion of convention schedule

-Formation of the Kei Collective

I'm working on some holiday stuff that will be later than I wanted, but it'll be there. 

The first half is already up!

In Japan, they celebrate Christmas with cake. 

While these have vanilla or whipped cream/sweet cream frosting, they do also come in chocolate flavors. Naturally, they also make super cute rings. So that's what I did. ^_^ As per usual, click the link to get to the corresponding Etsy listing. Each ring is $2.99 each, USD, plus shipping. ^_^

More sill be added as I get them into the shop. ^_^ Also working on blog posts of more substance. xD

Also...free First Class domestic shipping in the Etsy store until December 15th!

Until next time...stay fabulous! 

*dusts off blog YET AGAIN*

Hello darlings!

I let the blog go again...¬_¬

I want to post con writups but they're so old now I might just start fresh with Zapcon since I rarely left the booth at Taiyou this year. xD

Lots has happened since the last blog post. I moved back to Phoenix, and I'm in my own place! I'm almost done setting up the sewing/workroom, and the resin room will be next. Oh yeah, I'm doing resin pouring now. xD 

Also Candy Graffiti has a YouTube channel but there's nothing on it yet. 

...and we got approved to sell on RebelsMarket! Will mainly be selling goth/visual kei stuff on RebelsMarket, and maybe a few kitschy things. I haven't done much with it yet, I won't have time for awhile. 

The con schedule has been updated. I'll make a separate post for that.

The Etsy store was closed for almost a month, thanks to sluggish maintenance failing to get my evap cooler up and running, and it was too hot to work most of the time(yay Arizona). So it's back open now and I've added some new things and that will get updated this week too. :) 

Until next time...stay fabulous! <3

-Vik 

And Now...a Hideously Overdue Kikori Con Writeup!

Hello lovlies!

So yes, I am aware that Kikori Con was LAST NOVEMBER, mainly because I was there. xD 

And now that my life is back in place(at least for now xD), I actually have time to do the writeup!!!

Kikori Con is currently prepping for its fourth year, and it takes place at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff. The hotel itself is gorgeous! It's warm, and cozy, and very homey feeling. I wish I'd snapped pictures...next year!

If you're curious to see what it looks like check out their website here. <3

Anywho...

The drive was long. Very long. Hideously long. xD Okay, that was a slight exaggeration. It took about three hours one way. Not too shabby. 

Fun useless fact: The drive to the con and back takes exactly almost one full tank of gas in my truck. I topped off before I left Mesa and the low fuel light literally came on as I pulled into the hotel. xD

This just in: My truck does not like hills. :P 

Look at that view!

The dealers room/Artist Alley was quite small this year, but it was a ton of fun! My booth was on the end, and I tried a new setup that I have since decided will be getting changed for Saboten. xD 

Booth setup! 

More booth pics...

Since I was flying solo for this one I didn't get much of a chance to leave the booth, but had a wonderful time nonetheless. :) As I said before this is a small con, but it has a lot of great energy. A lot of lucky packs were sold this year, and my customers loved them! 

I also got some great JFashion snaps and cosplay snaps!

Will I be back this year? Of course! I booked my table at the end of the convention. They are expanding Artist Alley this year and I am so excited! I can't wait to go back!

As always, thank you so much to all the wonderful people who stopped by my booth, and a big THANK YOU to the convention organizers and coordinators! It was wonderful. <3

Are you planning on going to Kikori Con this year? Did you go to Kikori Con last year? If you did, how was your experience? Let us know in the comments! 

As always...stay fabulous!

-Vik 

New Arrivals: Clothing!

Hello darlings!

I FINALLY got some clothing up in the shop! 

It's finally starting to warm up, so crop tops are back! 

Yay!!!

There will be many, many more as I continue to loot thrift shops in the Phoenix Metro area. 

Here are details for the first four. As always, click the pic to see the Etsy listing.

Size Adult Medium, $14.99 USD. 

Size XL, $15.99 USD.

Size Medium. $9.99 USD.

Size XL. $10.99 USD.

As always...stay fabulous!
-Vik

J-Fashion on a Budget: Thrifting and Fairy Kei

Hello Darlings!

Seems like every time I try to resurrect this blog real life crap happens. But that's another update for another time. 

Anywho...

This is a topic I've wanted to write about for a long time, as Candy Graffiti does so much upcycled clothing, and roughly 90% of my wardrobe is from one of the many awesome Goodwill shops in Phoenix. xD 

Let's face it: Fairy Kei clothing can be expensive, especially if you're buying from well-knowndesigners like 6% DOKIDOKI or Nile Perch, and if you're buying directly from their websites shipping and currency exchange can take an even bigger bite out of your wallet. o.O

This is, thankfully, a topic that's been tackled by quite a few YouTubers and bloggers so I wanted to share my findings here. :3 

MinaMinaKawaii shares her favorite thrifted Fairy Kei pieces, where she got them and tips for finding Fairy Kei clothes in unexpected places. 

LawlFactory did a video some time ago about thrifting. I like it because she takes her viewers through the thrift store in a 'follow me around' format, and as she finds pieces she explains how to apply them to your wardrobe, accessorize them, or alter them to fit.

If you can't get to physical stores, online thrifting is a great option! I found this awesome video by kakkoi hana, in which she gives a basic tutorial on how to thrift online using sites like eBay and Etsy.

Last but not least... Minty Fresh Fashion recently made a video on her dollar store Fairy Kei haul! The most expensive item she got was only $2. :3 She will be making a thrift haul video soon, and I can't wait to see it!  Alright, guys! How many of use hit the thirft stores to find kawaii clothes/accessories? What shops do you like and why, and what are some of your favorite thrifted pieces? Let us know in the comments and as always, stay fabulous! 
-Vik 

RinRinDoll x Gasaxxxy Japan Collab!

Hello darlings!

Fan Fest and Kikori Con writeups are coming soon, I swear. xD

My day job is super busy right now due to the holiday rush, and then the Candy Graffiti holiday rush!

I do want to take a moment and thank everyone who came out to see us at Fan Fest! Didn't get very many cosplay photos(two, in fact :P), but it was a blast, and I met awesome people, got to attend Denise Crosby's panel (squeeeee!) and I learned a ton! 

On to the subject for today...

RinRin Doll did a collaboration with Galaxxxy Japan! 

It's called NEO LOLITA and it's her first collection, and I LOVE IT! It's a small collection, and they've described it as 'casual street lolita.' 

Always a fan of contrasts, my favorite thing about the collection is the black/pink/lavender color scheme. 

There are four items in the collection: Two sweatshirts, a dress, and some buttons. 

Small, yes, but it's a good start and I can't wait to see what she does next!

Tokyo Fashion covered the photo shoot:

Galaxxxy has the collection on sale here.

As always...stay fabulous! <3
-Vik 

Halloween 2015, Part II!

There's still time to get your Halloween orders in if you live in the continental US!

If you order by Monday and choose our Priority shipping upgrade you can still get your order by Halloween! 

Here's part two of our collection for the year! 

$19.99 USD. Features vintage rhinestones. Only one in stock! Etsy listing here.

Necklace with resin flatback and vintage rhinestones! Only one in stock! $19.99 USD plus shipping. Etsy listing here. 

Star rings crafted from resin hand-poured by The Mint Beadery! $5.99 USD.Only one of each in stock! The ghost sprinkles ring(far right) is sold out. Etsy listing here.

Resin Ghost Sprinkle bear hand-poured by The Mint Beadery! We made it into a necklace. :3 Only one in stock! $12.99 USD. Etsy listing here.

Only 3 in stock! $4.99 USD. Ring is adjustable to fit most sizes. Etsy listing here.

Laser cut bat adjustable rings. Both colors in stock! $2.49 USD. Etsy listing here.

These skulls can be customized to make a ring or a necklace! Skulls feature vintage rhinestones. The pink one in the front row is sold out. $14.99 USD. Etsy listing here.