Summer Top

*The Candy Pop Ruffle Peplum Top - Bubblegum Pink*

Get ready to turn heads. Our Candy Pop Ruffle Peplum Top in vibrant bubblegum pink is pure summer happiness. It’s fun, flirty, feminine, and incredibly flattering - the kind of top that makes you smile the second you put it on. If you’ve been looking for that perfect pop of colour to brighten up your denim, this is it.

Handmade with love and designed for real Kiwi women who want to feel comfortable, confident, and cute, this top is a boutique bestseller for a reason.

*Colour & Fabric - The Details That Matter:*

First, let's talk about that colour. This is not a pale pink. It's a bold, joyful, bubblegum / hot pink that looks absolutely stunning on every skin tone and gives you that instant summer glow. It photographs beautifully for your Instagram and stands out in a sea of neutrals.

The fabric is a premium textured seersucker - if you look closely at your flat lay photo you can see the lovely crinkled, puckered weave. What we love about this fabric:

- *Breathable & Light:* Perfect for Tauranga humidity. It lets air flow and doesn't cling when you get warm.
- *No Iron, No Fuss:* The natural texture means creases are hidden. Scrunch it in your suitcase for a trip to Waiheke or Rarotonga and it will come out looking perfect.
- *Soft Yet Structured:* It has enough body to hold that gorgeous peplum flare, but is soft against the skin.

*The Design - Flattering From Every Angle:*

We obsessed over every detail to make this as flattering as possible.

*1. Statement Ruffle Straps:* Wide, comfortable straps with a playful frill flutter down the outside edge. They are wide enough to cover your bra straps completely, so you feel secure and supported. The ruffle adds a feminine, almost fairy-like detail that elevates it from a basic cami to a boutique piece.

*2. Shirred Ruffle Neckline:* The top edge is gathered with elastic and finished with a tiny sweet frill. This gives a lovely soft gather across the bust, provides stretch for different bust sizes, and frames your decolletage beautifully.

*3. Smocked Elastic Waist:* This is the magic. The shirred, smocked panel at the natural waist cinches you in at your smallest point, creating an hourglass shape. It’s super stretchy and comfortable - no zips digging in. It defines your waist while the top above and peplum below create that balanced silhouette.

*4. Flared Peplum Hem:* From the smocked waist, the fabric flares out into a soft, twirly peplum. This is incredibly flattering over tummies, hips, and bums. It skims, it doesn’t cling, and it gives you movement. It’s the ultimate confidence-boosting cut.

*Fit & Sizing:*

This is a relaxed but shaped fit. True to size.

- *M/L:* Best fits NZ 12-14/16. Bust (unstretched) 88cm, stretched to 110cm. Waist (unstretched) 74cm, stretched to 100cm. Length 60cm.

Our model typically wears a size 10 and is shown in S/M. If you are between sizes and want a more fitted waist, size down. If you want more flow, stay true to size.

*How To Style Your Candy Pop Top:*

You will be amazed how much you can wear this with.

*Everyday Denim:* Our favourite. Tuck the front slightly into high-waisted light wash straight leg jeans, add white sneakers and gold hoops. Easy for coffee, school pick-up, or Saturday markets.

*Shorts Weather:* Pair with white denim shorts or tan linen shorts and strappy sandals for a day at Papamoa Beach. The pink and tan combo is so chic.

*Dress It Up:* Tuck fully into a black high-waisted wide leg pant or a cream linen skirt, add wedges and a clutch - you’re ready for dinner or a summer wedding.

*Layered:* In shoulder season, throw a cropped denim jacket or chunky cream knit over it and leave the peplum peeking out.

This top is also breastfeeding friendly thanks to the stretch neckline, and the smocked waist means you can wear it comfortably at any time of the month.

*Care:*

Cold gentle machine wash with similar colours. Hang to dry. Do not bleach. The textured fabric means minimal ironing - just shake out and hang.

This is a limited run from our small boutique. Once these bubblegum pink beauties are gone, we may not restock the same colour. Add to cart now and bring a little pop of candy-coloured joy to your wardrobe - you deserve to feel this pretty.