SHOP THE LOOK
RAINBOW STRIPED DRESS: MDS Stripes via Rent The Runway // HEART SHAPED SUNNIES: Asos // SANDALS: MIA
Color, candy and art lovers rejoice! The Sweet Tooth Hotel is open this summer in Dallas and it’s everything you ever dreamed of and more. You may have seen photos or heard about the Sweet Tooth Hotel via social media, and wondered, “what is it, exactly?” (at least that’s what I thought when I first heard of it!) The Sweet Tooth Hotel is a pop up art installment featuring unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces by local artists that’s literal eye candy. It’s located in Victory Park in Dallas, and while you can’t actually stay at it, you can buy tickets to come visit and take alllll the photos and videos you can squeeze in during your one-hour time slot. Thanks to my friends at Buick, Angie (my amazing photographer!) and I recently got a time slot at this popular pop up to take some photos (okay, a looot of photos) and give you the full scoop on the pop up.
Side note – Sweet Tooth has been sooo popular that it’s now sold out through July 30th, but lucky for you, they just extended their opening through August 31st, so you can still go check it out! Get your tickets here!!
My friends at Buick sent me the amazing 2018 Buick Regal GS to try out for the week and to be sure I arrived to the Sweet Tooth Hotel in style. I absolutely LOVE this car, y’all (and I really miss it!) With a fresh, sporty look, gorgeous leather interiors and lots of room for seating, plus a huge trunk, it’s a versatile car with style. I especially loved the massaging seats in the passenger and drivers seats, the Car Play audio phone set up, and the way the speedometer shows up right on the driver’s windshield, like magic.
Upon arriving to the Sweet Tooth Hotel, you’ll see a little pin and yellow lemonade stand outside. That’s where you’ll check in. Be sure you get there at least 15 minutes before your time slot…if you’re late, you won’t be allowed in and they won’t let you take another time slot, or refund your ticket. There, you’ll get your wristband and wait in line to get your tour of the pop up! 
A few tips: be sure to bring your camera and have your iPhone handy for lots of photos. They only let 20 people in during each time slot, so you should have plenty of space and time to shoot in each of the rooms you’d like. But you’ll only have an hour, so be sure to prioritize and think/shoot fast!
During the first 10-15 minutes of your one hour time frame, a tour guide will lead you through each of the rooms, explaining the artistry and some of the really cool technology and effects in each installment. Then, you’ll be turned loose for the remaining 45 minutes to explore and take all the photos your little heart desires.
Another quick tip: there’s not a bathroom inside the Sweet Tooth Hotel, so be sure you go before and if you want to do any outfit changes, bring a small pop up changer or dress in layers like I did, to get the different outfit shots.
Take time to notice all of the amazing little details in every room. Bonus!! If you register for the Keyholder Admission, you’ll get a key which unlocks special experiences throughout, photo props hidden in two rooms and a limited edition hand debossed Leatherology keychain.
Whether you’re traveling to Dallas this summer or you’re a local, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience to see some of the brightest, sweetest and happiest art installments EVER!
Click here to get your Sweet Tooth Hotel tickets now!
Fairwell xx,
-photography by Angie Garcia Photo.
