Kathy from Kandi Treats had kindly approached me and asked if I wanted to review (not paid okay!) their latest product: Jellybeans. I was intrigued by the name and decided to take up the offer to review the products and also have a giveaway for my readers.
First up, some background info on Kandi Treats.
The first product, Jelly Bean, was conceptualized by the owner, Kathy Amurao-Herrera. One day while shopping at a bazaar, an idea sprang her mind that it would be great to only shop for JUST one item and be able to use it in several different types of wardrobe in several different ways. It would be nice to have an accessory that saves you a lot of money and shopping stress just because it is so functional. She started with ribbons as the basic element and soon came up with a simple accessory, which she then tried to reproduce and sell to a few friends.
She was able to show the first batch to several different people and had great feedback. That’s when she decided to sell their products to a bigger network. Hence KAnDi Treats was launched August 2010. The name KAnDi was from the names, KAthy Amurao-Herrera, ANdrea Castro & DIanne Cristobal-Correa.
Kandi Treats’ has come a long way since their launch last 2010. They were featured in different tv shows, magazines and fashion blogs. They vow to showcase Filipino hand-made accessories all over the world.
I thought it was really innovative of her to create an item which can be used in so many ways.
Some of the Jellybeans that I got from them..
I decided to test it out with their Licorice Jellybean and here’s the end result!
And here’s bigger pics of the various ways I used the Licorice Jellybean! (and yes, a proper outfit of the day breakdown soon!)
As a bracelet, all I did was to loop the Licorice Jellybean a few times and tied a butterfly knot.
As a necklace. The Jellybean can be used as a loose necklace as shown here. You can always adjust the length and even tie it in a choker style. Whatever floats your boat. 😉
As a hairband. This is one of my favourite ways to use the Jellybean.
As a belt!
There are many other ways you can use the Jellybean, even as a bag strap!
If you think the Jellybean is cool and would like to have one for yourself, you’ll be excited to know that I will be giving away a Berry Blue Jellybean!
All you have to do is..
Is leave a comment here! One lucky winner will be chosen randomly!
Contest ends 30th October.
Add: There were a total of 60 entries for this contest! I used a randomizer (from www.random.org) and the winner is…..
Ruo Xuan! Congratulations! I will be dropping you an email soon! 🙂
Love the blue jellybean! so useful, cant wait to try the diff ways to use it and style up my boring work dressing! WOOOTS(:
Thanks for the giveaway!
[Reply]
Cute!! Value for money ^^
[Reply]
hi nadnut! i’ve been a long-time follower of your blog and i find this jellybean idea really cool and innovative! hope to win the berry blue jellybean! xoxo
[Reply]
Fabulous!
Thanks so much, Anna, mattandanna at live dot com
[Reply]
the jellybean looks so pretty! 🙂
[Reply]
Pretty!!! 🙂 I want one of it now.. 😀
[Reply]
I loooooove the way u used it as a headband! I find that with the jellybean, one can easily transform a plain looking outfit to a more sophisticated looking outfit! Yay jellybean! 🙂
[Reply]
Loving the royal blue colour of the Jelly Bean and the many ways it can be worn, especially as a hairband. 🙂
[Reply]
it’s so cute !!
[Reply]
love the various ways to “up” the look… 🙂
[Reply]
Gotta have it cos it’s so pretty and functional! 🙂
[Reply]
This is such a great idea! Can’t wait to see how you incorporate the other jellybeans with your outfits. I wish I came across this sooner – I was in PI for a friend’s wedding several months back and would have totally picked them up as souvenirs! Pretty stuff 🙂
[Reply]
Eggcited to explore and change the look of my boring outfits by using this Jelly Bean and thanks for organising this 🙂
[Reply]
It is so cute and yet versatile accessories!
[Reply]
I WANT!!! *waves arms around*
[Reply]
OMFG! So pretteh! I want! I want!!! ME!!!!! :X
[Reply]
wah. 1 item, so many ways of wearing. i want! 🙂 do u know how much it’s retailing for?
[Reply]
would love to try it out!! 8)
[Reply]
Hello Nadnut, thank for the giveaway.
I hope that i can win the Berry Blue Jellybean..
Thank you. And have a great night.. :))
[Reply]
I love how functional this jellybean is! And blue is my favorite color!
[Reply]
Wow! That’s a whole lot of savings!Nice giveaway!
[Reply]
OMG! great innovation for us girls.. That blue jellybean is to die for!
[Reply]
Because that piece would instantly glam up any simple outfit..I am leaving this comment! n_n
[Reply]
ooooh me likey! i love the Licorice Jellybean one… purdy. x
[Reply]
a jellybean that everyone wants to own.
[Reply]
Jellybean! Innovative and intriguing name. ^^
[Reply]
I love the colour blue. The jellybean can used for many styles..I hope i can get to try
[Reply]
I think this is a wonderful idea..epic glam!
[Reply]
Great post Nad! and I would love to have that blue jellybean…
[Reply]
Love to have that Nad…Love blue and silver combo!!!
[Reply]
absolutely love the design and thought that went into the making of the jelly bean!!
<3!
-cher-
[Reply]
I love that!!!!MINE…I wish!
[Reply]
Let that be mine pahhhhleassse!!!!!
[Reply]
Love!Love!Love…Great post Nad…as always!
[Reply]
super like versatile accessories!
[Reply]
in love with jellybean now!
[Reply]
well thought off! great accessory!
[Reply]
Hi Nad!!! beautiful accessory!
[Reply]
The jellybeans are so pretty and you look great with them! 🙂
[Reply]
Hi i would love the berry blue jellybean, it’s so pretty! (:
[Reply]
nice box!
[Reply]
Lovely! Can I have it please?! n_n
[Reply]
Very Good Piece!!!!!
[Reply]
Blue and silver is perfect!Great Great find! Thanks Nad!
[Reply]
I <3 the way u use the the jellybean as ur hairband 🙂
Uniquely, i wonders how did they come up with the name "jellybean". It is just so cute how it was named and from your blogpost, u really help to bring out the special versatile function of the JELLYBEAN!! 🙂
[Reply]
would love to have the jellybean as the most versatile accessory in my wardrobe 🙂
[Reply]
Hi Nad! Thanks for the wonderful article! That piece is just to die for..It would instantly put “ummph” to any simple outfit…great great..Thanks for showing jellybean’s vearsatility! Great Job!
[Reply]
Hi Nad! I wouldn’t mind having that jellybean! 🙂
[Reply]
Nice post Nad! Thak you to the people behind that great fashionable innovation!
[Reply]
*cross finger* hope I can win the beautiful berry blue jellybean! You wore Licorice Jellybean as hairband is super pretty!
[Reply]
I hope I get to win this fab article!!!!
[Reply]
Wonderful! Jellybean is the new “girls’ bestfriend!”
[Reply]
That piece is to die for!Can I have it???? n_n
[Reply]
Blue Silver Jellybean!!!I drool!!!
[Reply]
I would love to win this giveaway!
[Reply]
Nad!Love this post! and I love the giveaway!
[Reply]
OMG THIS IS DAMN PRETTY WE ALL GOTTA HAVE THIS!!!!! 😉
[Reply]
Berry Blue Jellybean is berry bluelicious to me! 😀
[Reply]
Woah, this is the first time I see something as cool as this! At first, I though those were sweets and they are named jellybeans. LOL *sua gu*
[Reply]
omg, I want the Jellybean! ><
[Reply]
Thanks everyone for your submissions! Results will be out by end of this week 🙂
[Reply]