CANDY WASHINGTON

WRITER | PRODUCER | ACTOR | MANIFESTATION + SELF-LOVE MUSE

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Summer Refresh with Spindrift

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Hi lovelies,

The sweet days of summer are quickly passing by and one of my favorite ways to cherish each moment is by hosting my friends at my place for an afternoon of laughter, spilling secrets, enjoying tasty treats, and sipping on Spindrift®, America’s first and only sparkling water made with real, squeezed fruit.

Hosting at my place is super fun and easy because of one of my go-to DIY décor hacks, which is to incorporate one of my favorite foods, beverages, snacks, or games, into the décor itself.

This time I opted to use my favorite flavors of Spindrift, a bubbly, sparkling, light, and sweet sparkling water, combined with real fruit, as the focal point of my centerpiece. The vibrant flavors, colors, taste, and design, is the perfect addition to any party décor, so you kill two birds with one stone, an amazing, colorful, and eye-catching centerpiece and a refreshing and flavorful treat for your guests.

To start, I paired a few of my favorite flavors from Lemon, Raspberry Lime, Orange Mango, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Blackberry, to Cucumber, with fresh fruits that included raspberries, strawberries, melons, and orange slices. Since Spindrift has such a bold taste and design, I then added them to my crystal centerpiece along with glass marbles to add an extra sparkle and shine to my décor for my squad soirée.

When sharing my Spindrift with my friends, I make sure to lightly turn it over a few times to make sure that all of the real fruit is mixed well. Then I add it over a glass with ice to create Instagram-worthy drinks. Next, we either add in our favorite spirits to create fun and fabulous cocktails or we just keep it classy with the sparkling water and real fruit as a mocktail. But no matter what, our Spindrift beverages are super refreshing, bright, chilled, and flavorful.

Let me know, what are some of your favorite ways to celebrate summer? If you want to add some Spindrift to your party décor or just enjoy some sparkling water and real fruit, grab yours here.

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* This post is sponsored by Spindrift and Her Campus Media. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Actress with Style possible.

My Interview with Beauty Expert Jamie Krell: Create a girls night at Home and hit the town

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I love hanging with my friends, gabbing about boys, our careers, closets, and the latest episode of Scandal. So luckily I got to catch up with Jamie Krell (see below for her awesome bio) on how to take my girls night experience to the next level.

Quick tips:

 Raid Your Kitchen Cabinet – Everyone should have Apple cider, baking soda, and green tea bags with Honey! How to tighten up, help with breakouts, and keep skin clear all within your kitchen. Have a spa night in with your girls and get clearer skin.

A Kicker without The Liquor-  You’ve got a little downtime with the girls. How about some mocktails? No need to drink all of calories before you head out for the night.

More about Jamie

The at-home spa day is quickly becoming a go-to for celebs and the everyday woman as a way to beautify in the comfort of home. Jamie Krell has teamed with Good Earth Tea to help you learn how to capture the beautiful celeb glow while relaxing with your friends at the casa.

Jamie’s been seen on nearly every network as a fashion and style expert. She began her work with the the costume designer of Friends and quickly moved on to E! and the Style Network. Regular appearances include The TODAY Show, The View, The Talk, Entertainment Tonight, and Access Hollywood.