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The Lisa Frank fan in all of us wants prettier, sweeter, more colorful treats than ever before, and the Internet never disappoints. From fairy floss desserts to rainbow cotton candy ice cream, the future is looking bright. If you’re finally ready to throw a magical unicorn party, do not overlook the CAKE! Instagram is *losing* its collective mind over super-pretty unicorn cakes, each rocking the daintiest cute-eyes we’ve ever seen. Check out 12 of the sweetest, rainbow-brightest, most pretty-eyed unicorn cakes in all of the land.
1. Tiny Gold-Rimmed Cake: This adorable little cake is perfect for a small gathering of unicorn lovers, or even the top tier of a wedding cake. Her mane is gold, blue, pink and purple-toned, as are the stars that speckle her face.
2. Rainbow Mane and Gold Eyes: What sets this lovely girl apart is her brightly toned mane, which bursts with colors of pastel green, yellow, pink, blue and purple. Her golden eyes, ears and horn don’t hurt the look, either. SO PRETTY!
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3. Big-Eyed Silver and Cream: This elegant design is quite minimalist in style, which makes these big cute-eyes stand out even more. The striking silver horn is graced by a piped pink-and-blue curly mane.
4. Just a Hint of Unicorn: This demure unicorn is just peeking out at you a little. Her mane is more boldly hued and — bonus — topped with confetti!
View this post on InstagramA cute little unicorn cake to add a little magic to your Saturday night ✨🦄
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5. Standing Tall: This cutie may LOOK similar to some of our other picks, but her size tells a different story. We also love how her silvery cone stands super tall above her. (And bonus points for the macaron cake to her right!)
6. Magnificent Mane: This mane is bigger and more elaborate than other examples we’ve seen. The blue and pink piping basically covers the top of the cake, and descends down in front of the unicorn’s eyes. This is truly a unicorn queen.
7. Flower Power: Speaking of magical manes, this one takes the concept to a whole new level. Pink, purple, blue and yellow flowers cover the top and sides of this pretty lady, while pink and white frosted ears stand out among the foliage. You almost don’t notice the pretty cute-eyes beneath.
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8. PinkBow and Cream: This unicorn has few frills. She’s decked out in cream-colored frosting with only a pretty pink bow to decorate her lovely mane. But her silvery horn, curly hair, pretty eyes and cute ears are not to be overlooked!
9. Confetti Cake: In addition to a horn, a multi-hued mane and dripping pink frosting, this lovely lady has a bunch of colorful confetti thrown into the mix. There’s A LOT going on here, but we’re not complaining.
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10. Magical Elegance: One of the more understated looks on our list, this unicorn’s eyes are just a pretty black line atop a smooth cream icing. She still stands out amid a big spread of rainbow-colored desserts.
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11. Baby Cakes: Something about this cake’s pastel-toned horn and tiny eyes looks extremely youthful. This would make for a SUPER adorable baby shower cake.
12. High Fashion: This beauty is a STUNNER. Her mane isn’t simply piped with different colors… It’s made of gently hued, rainbow frosting. The unicorn’s horn is an elegant shade of gold, as are her eyes, which are painted on (rather than piped).
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Maggie McCracken is a freelance writer, blogger and aspiring digital nomad. She writes primarily about food, travel, yoga and healthy living, and she has a background in health and science journalism. You can read more of her work on her lifestyle and travel blog, The Olive Branch.
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Getting the word out about your brand takes time, drive, and ingenuity. And it doesn't come easy for many entrepreneurs. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're chatting with Selfmade alum Taylor Morgan McPherson, founder of Sustainable Sparkle Bar, about ways in which she scored press as a solo startup brand and what she learned from Selfmade to take her brand marketing up a notch.
B + C: How did you know Sustainable Sparkle Bar was your business to start?
Glitter has always been my thing, so when I started my event company I decided to make it my niche. I started telling people I threw glitter-themed parties where people would get sparkled with glitter body art and makeup. Six months after that I applied to my first festival and to work with SUR restaurant in West Hollywood.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
I honestly can't say that I've had a specific strategy that I've followed when it comes to getting my business off the ground. I have a PR background so I was just constantly pitching new business and posting on social media.
B + C: What's the biggest challenge you face as a small business owner?
I would say creating a stable income and revenue stream. With a seasonal, event-based business it can be very up and down.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
The relationships I made and the push to start an email database.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I love what I do and I believe in myself 100%. Staying motivated isn't the hard part. Pushing myself to do the work and staying accountable is the hard part.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip? Do you use any apps that help you manage your business?
I keep multiple to-do lists, hand-written and digital. I also tell clients and partners that I will have something to them by a certain time or day so I have to stick to it.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Just do it, take the leap. And don't worry about what anyone else says to thinks.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Issa Rae, I'm so inspired by everything that she's created being a creative and a black woman. It's my dream to have my own show one day based on my life and where I give advice and talk about the world. She's doing it and making people laugh and giving people joy. And it's based in LA. Watching Insecure only further cemented my dreams of wanting to live in LA.
B + C: How did you hear about the Office Depot scholarship?
One of my friends that I met through Camp No Counselors saw an IG ad for it and nominated me.
B + C: What has receiving the scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start/grow your business?
It's completely helped me level up and take my business to another level. Selfmade helped me host my first virtual event and taught me how to set up my website to sell tickets to events and get RSVPs.
B + C: How have Office Depot services or products helped you accomplish more in your business?
I got new cards to send in all of my orders with my discount code on them. I also bought a really cool 4K camera that I now use for my social media.
Thanks Taylor! You really know how to sparkle. We love her colorful, creative vibe. You can follow Sustainable Sparkle Bar on Instagram @sustainablesparklebar.
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