# Candied Baubles Kitschy Smarties Bobbies from Dirt Road South Studio By Natasha Suter | Published 2010-04-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarties-bobbies References: [artfire](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=21538&op=new&body=2) Hair candy has a new meaning with these kitschy Smarties Bobbies from Dirt Road South Studio. Yep. They’re real Smarties. Grab a couple to match your outfit, they come in yellow, green, purple and orange. These have been been sealed and double coated with a mixture of adhesive and water. Add a bit of glossy acrylic and they’re absolutely dazzling, adding a bit of a shine to your [hair candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-z-collection). This studio is fabulous -- taking miniature kitsch and turning it into wearable art. This crafter has a collection of oddities from fruit earrings to retro vinyl record rings in her [Artfire Studio](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=21538&op=new&body=1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hair Candy Accessories:** Creating hair accessories with candy-inspired designs, offering an innovative twist on traditional hair accessories. - **Wearable Art:** Transforming miniature kitsch items into unique wearable art pieces, providing a novel way for individuals to express their style. - **Unique Jewelry Creations:** Designing unconventional jewelry pieces made from various materials, allowing customers to wear standout accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate candy-inspired designs into hair accessories, appealing to consumers seeking unique and playful fashion accessories. - **Art and Craft Industry:** Leveraging miniature kitsch items as artistic materials for creating wearable art pieces, catering to individuals interested in eclectic and unconventional designs. - **Jewelry Industry:** Experimenting with alternative materials and techniques to produce unconventional jewelry pieces, attracting customers in search of standout and conversation-starting accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Revealing Rock Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-4.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md) - [Crystal Seaweed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misaky-tokyo.md) - [Candy-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-lips.md) - [Hair Gem Stylers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-pen.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Precisely Made Edible Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-airpods.md) - [Luxe Cotton Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-sucre.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md)