In this very special Halloween episode, Amanda and Kim talk a few Halloween trends - and not the giant-sized skeleton kind.
Kim kicks off with the trend of Witchcraft especially in the realm of political activism. Spurred by the uncertainties and turmoils in politics men and women are taking up broomstick arms and embracing Magical Resistance as a way to personally combat Civil Justice, Civil Rights and Environmental issues.
Taking a bite into the main topic at hand - Candy Trends!
Amanda dissects the reason behind American Chocolate’s “weird taste” with Hershey’s leading the charge.
Kim diverges into the trend of Gross Candy - falling into a k-hole about Jelly Belly and the origins of the gross candy craze starting with their collab with Bernie Bott’s every flavor beans collaboration they did with the Harry Potter franchise. So going from delicacy bean to candy in all imaginable flavors edible and non opened a lot of doors for Jelly Belly….as they expanded their offerings of prank product into a series of “games” like BeanBoozled (featuring look-alike good tasting candy and identical gross Canned Dog Food, Dead fish, Booger and Barf) and BeanBoozled Fiery Five (Sriracha, Habanero and Carolina Reaper).
Skittles brought back the Zombie skittles for the second year in a row - with secret rotting corpse flavor mixed into regular skittles.
The Trend of gross candy continues into Candy Canes that feature “meal” and “condiment” flavors like Gravy, Fried Chicken, Kale, Mac & Cheese and Pho. Many can be sourced from Archie McPhees if you are so inclined.
Brachs released their Turkey Dinner Candy corn this year - likely as a publicity stunt featuring the tantalizing flavors of green beans, roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, ginger glazed carrots, sweet potato pie, stuffing.
Want something sweeter? How about some candy Boogers - tangy gummy boogers that look and feel real at least don’t taste like they were picked from your nose.
Dick at your Door - arguably not Gross - just shocking is an online company that anonymously sends some really life-like Chocolate and Candy Penis’s to friends and family and interestingly ENEMIES.
Amanda dishes on the market trend in favor of adult candy - in particular Boozy Candy. Her particular favorites? Anything from Trader Joe’s it seems! She recommends the Brandy Beans, Cherry Cordials and Chocolate Covered Figs Soaked in Brandy.
Other brands on her hot, drunken list - Mc Crea’s Candies, Sugarfina and Smith and Sinclair with their appealing mix of cocktail-themed cocktail gummies and cocktail glitter dust.
Amanda has a sweet tooth for Marshmallows and not the commercial kind. The artisanal kind like Malvi Marshmallows with enticing flavors like Fluffy Nutter, Berry Tropical and Raspberry Hibiscus.
She takes a look at the trending Adult Gummy category including the popular Behave (w/ only 6 net carbs) and a first ever taste test on air of Smart Sweets>> that boasts 80-90% less sugar.
Candy we actually eat?
HU - Paleo, Keto & Vegan clean, natural chocolate.
Milla - LA-based award-winning chocolate company.
Tony’s Chocolonely- raising awareness about slavery in the cocoa industry one delicious candy bar at a time.
Jacobsen Salt Company Candies - Highly recommended Salty Sweets
Amanda went to Japan again and brought back some new trends.
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Put on some sunscreen and your pink Western Barbie outfit, because Kim and Amanda are hitting the festival circuit to follow the good, bad, and mega-bad trends associated with festival season.
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Amanda + Kim end their journey through the history of secondhand shopping as a social, retail, and style trend in a decade so close, yet so far away: the 2010s.
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Secondhand shopping is having a major moment right now and it isn't without controversy. Amanda + Kim take a deep dive into the trend cycle of secondhand clothing, because it turns out secondhand fashion isn't a first time fashion trend. This episode (part three) focuses on the 2000s.
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Secondhand shopping is having a major moment right now and it isn't without controversy. Amanda + Kim take a deep dive into the trend cycle of secondhand clothing, because it turns out secondhand fashion isn't a first time fashion trend. This episode (part two) focuses on the 80s and 90s.
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Secondhand shopping is having a major moment right now and it isn't without controversy. Amanda + Kim take a deep dive into the trend cycle of secondhand clothing, because it turns out secondhand fashion isn't a first time fashion trend. This episode (part one) focuses on the 1920s through the 1970s.
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Calling all Blaines! Join us for part two of our deep dive into the history of preppy style! This episode is part two of two.
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Breaking News: Prep is back in our collective step. That's right...the preppy style is making a comeback after years of decline! Kim + Amanda take a stroll down memory lane (or really, several different lanes) to unpack the history of the preppy aesthetic. This episode is part 1 of 2.
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his is part two of our pair of episodes about kidulting! In this episode you’ll learn the brands and companies that are changing their business to meet this new market. And you’ll also learn why Amanda is being bombarded with ads for wine guzzling teddy bears. So grab yourself a Gogurt, put on your Strawberry Shortcake nightgown, and get ready for more adorable kidulting trend info from Kim + Amanda.
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Pour yourself your boozy seltzer of choice, grab a pack of Dunkaroos, and snuggle your favorite stuffed animal, because Amanda + Kim are going to dig into the trend of “kidulting.”
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