New York City is full of hidden places... alleys, tunnels, bars, and... turn of the century candy shops?! This fully functioning outpost is like a super awesome version of the street candy vendor and looks as if a "Wizard of Oz" style twister dropped it out of the sky and into the financial district. I read about this magical location over on my new favorite NYC blog, Scouting NY, and ventured downtown last weekend to see it in person. I really did have to see this place with my own eyes. Check out Scouting NY's post here for lots of pictures!
While you can't buy nail polish at the 77 Candy Store, you can head across the street to Ye Olde Duane Reade.
Of course another candy manicure is in order! The ingredients in this "glitter sandwich" are (from bottom to top) Essie Fiji, followed by Milani Gems, and topped with OPI Step Right Up. Back in May during the
Here are great glitter sandwich creations from some talented bloggers - I love how each look is a little different!
Visit the 77 Candy Store at 77 Water Street in lower Manhattan. No joke, this place DOES exist!
I have to visit there. Thanks for talking about it!
ReplyDeleteOM NOM. This is awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt really does look like candy sprinkles! I must try this one day! And love the vintage looking store....how cool is that?!
ReplyDeleteI love glitter sandwiches! This one looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I also nominated you for a blog award!
ReplyDeleteOMG, were you the 1st person to do a glitter sandwich?! :D I wanted to credit the person who started this trend but there were so many blogger who have done it I just wasn't sure.
ReplyDeleteAlso thank you for mentioning my post ^_^
So cute! It looks like a cupcake with sprinkles~
ReplyDeleteLove this manicure! That candy store looks adorable!
ReplyDeletei love seeing these manis!
ReplyDelete<3 BB
That candy shop looks cool! And I love your glitter sandwich manis. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find in the city--thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteVijii, totally go!!! I'll be posting soon about a few nail polish stores in the area you can visit too
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, nom lol
Eugenia, try it, it's SUPER easy!
Olivia, thanks! I feel like it's a fool-proof design lol - even I can do it
Amanda, thanks so much!
Forever 92, I was originally inspired by Liz from Liquid Jelly and Cilucia from Spaz & Squee! You're welcome :)
Yami, ooo yes it does! I want cupcakes now lol
Katie, I wish it was open when I went lol
BeautyBehaved, me tooooo
Liz, thanks girl!
KarenD, I hope you check out Scouting NY for more awesome-ness!
This is super fun! I want to try a glitter sandwich mani!
ReplyDeleteOh okay ;) -Thank you for answering!
ReplyDeleteAdiel, I hope you try it and post it on your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I've tried one glitter sandwich to date and it didn't turn out as good as I had hoped but I will definitely try again because I love how they look! And that candy shop looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi TENDERHEARTR, I hope you do because it's totally do-able :)
ReplyDeleteDare I say I might actually try this horrendous removal causing mani!
ReplyDeleteBahaha loodie... it makes all sorts of colors when it comes off!
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