For me, the year is divided into three seasons of holidays: Halloween season, Christmas season, and Candy season. 

Oh, you haven’t heard of Candy season? Well, that’s because it’s a holiday I made up that encompasses Valentine’s Day and Easter, AKA the time of year when the dollar section at Target is entirely pastel-colored and no one judges you for eating an entire red velvet cake by yourself. 

Of course, nothing is as good as the taste of cupcakes, candy, and donuts galore, but the way these gorgeous pastries look is a close second. So get inspired by the aesthetics of your favorite desserts – there’s no better way to make these chilly weeks a little sweeter.

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Sweetheart Style

Products: Earrings – Unique Vintage, Lilac Eyeliner – Sephora, Pink Eyeliner – Sephora, Blush – Sephora, Shoes – ModCloth, Sunglasses – Unique Vintage, Skirt – Unique Vintage, Blouse – ModCloth, Socks – Forever 21

I know Valentine’s Day was last week, but everybody knows that the best part about V-Day is the day(s) after, when all the candy and chocolate goes on sale, and that holiday is still absolutely going on. And what’s sweeter than a red, pink, and white color palette? 

Start with a statement-making red velvet cupcake skirt, then pair it with a neutral yet girly top like this white blouse, which features an adorable lace bow. Round out your color palette with red and pink accessories, like these pale pink polka-dotted socks, candy-apple red heels, and matching sunglasses with extravagant, glittery details. Try ice-cream cone earrings for an extra dessert-inspired piece. 

For some bonus dessert inspiration, use candy-colored makeup like this “Candy Glow” blush and pastel eyeliners in shades like “Lilac” or “Candy Pink”.