CANDY WASHINGTON

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

My girl of the moment: Jessica Szohr - Something to Gossip about

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Not only is Jessica Szohr dating my very own celebrity super crush, Ed Westwick, but she has become a bonafide fashionista all her own.














From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jessica Karen Szohr (pronounced Soar; born March 31, 1985) is an American actress. Szohr began her screen career starring on television shows such as CSI: Miami and What About Brian. In 2007, she earned her breakthrough role as Vanessa Abrams on The CW series Gossip Girl.

Early life

Szohr is of half Hungarian and one quarter African American descent, and was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a place she describes as a "family-oriented small town". The oldest of five children, Szohr played soccer, served on the student council, and was part of the cheerleading squad while in school. She started a cleaning company with a friend, cleaning their teachers’ houses.
Szohr started modeling at age six. Her first national campaign was for Quaker Oats at age ten, and she also appeared in print ads for Kohl's department store. Subsequent modelling gigs followed, including prints for Crate & Barrel, Mountain Dew, Sears, Jockey and JanSport. Szohr graduated from Menomonee Falls High School a semester early and moved to Los Angeles with her mother at the age of 17 to pursue an acting career. She told Seventeen magazine that she "almost moved home like five times."

My my Mischa...

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Fearne Cotton is such a Mischa-hater. But thought I would post because Mischa is still one of my fav "It" girls and it's cool to get a sneak peek into the starlet's life. But can't lie... the accent is a bit suspect.

Fearne - keep sippin' that Hatergade... Mischa is still fab.







A little of rock. A little bit of romance.

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My top dos and donts on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness

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Watch and listen to my top dos and donts on life and love!

Adore Vanessa Traina

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How cute is she in this little ensemble?? I really want those cute Marc Jacobs boy shorts... my birthday is next month (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).



In her closet. Michael Kors top. Marc Jacobs shorts. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci necklace.

LF's New Winter Lookbook!!!! Finally, the fashion season can truly begin.

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LF is one of my all-time favorite stores (I love the one on 5th Avenue the best!). So of course I am super stoked for the release of their new winter lookbook and thought I would share it with you all.

In true fashionista form, it has some of the best trends of the season:

* Chunky knits

* Mixing-and-matching of brights and neutrals

* Boho-chic meets western gal

* Sexy sheer

* Animal and ethnic inspired prints


For LF stores and other locations, visit their site here.











You're unbelievable.

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Umm. Hot. Kate Moss. Black eyeliner. Diamonds. I die.

You, me, and everyone we know...

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So homies. I am redecorating my room... the chick who lived her before had this moral of magazine clippings (which I totally respect, kindred.) However, I needed to make the space my own... create my own vibe and aesthetic, you know? Make it feel like home, my own personal alcove. Here's a pic of halfway through me recreating the moral... I'm on the left she's on the right... could you tell?

I thought I would revamp my blog as well... recommit and refall in love with in such.... thoughts??

It's far too late, to turn back now.

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Perhaps because it's election day, or because it finally feels like Fall in the city, but I have been thinking a lot about change lately. How I've changed mostly. I've been feeling a lot wiser (and older... which was bound to happen sooner or later I suppose). The things that inspire are changing. I like to think my taste is becoming more refined, more discretionary and critical. Or maybe that's just a fancy way of describing the feeling of being underwhelmed by the usual song-and-dance. I choose to believe the former.  But there are always challenges within change:  the all-too-humanistic need to hold onto the past, if not for nostalgia's sake but for the comfort of the familiar. I'm learning from my past mistakes and even though history has a way of repeating itself, I find the outcomes to be very different. And I like that. One thing that has not altered is my eternal optimism, and I am stoked to explore the opportunity that lies within every challenge. As I swap out tank tops for oversized cardigans, iced coffee for peppermint tea, and ballet flats for shearling boots, I cannot help but get a warm feeling all over and a tingle of nervous excitement in the pit of stomach for all of the new wily adventures, tumbling experiences, small victories that lead to winning the war, necessary tears, sweet romances, belly laughs, and those tiny yet immensely beautiful moments of self-discovery along the way.

Kate Moss moonlights for Polyvore... what a beautiful thing

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Swing Pea Coat
$13 - canada.forever21.com
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Hemptress + Mona Satchel
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Tote bags »
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Reality Escapes Her...
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Serpents Of Rock Crop Tee
$36 - topshop.com
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Henrikka blue white stripe blazer jacket
45 GBP - fashion-conscience.com
Blue blazer »
Chainy Convertible Tote
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Foley corinna tote »
Black and Red Scarf
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Block Print Devoure Asymmetric Drape Dress
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Sheer dress »
McQ Wool-crepe tuxedo jacket
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Wool blazer »
Suede Chain Lace Boots
$1,095 - intermixonline.com
Lace up boots »
Susan caplan vintage jewellery GOLD
295 GBP - matchesfashion.com
Chain necklace »
NARS Duo Eyeshadow - Carvaggio
$32 - barneys.com

Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick
$31 - saksfifthavenue.com

Parisienne Eau de Parfum Spray/3.0 oz.
$85 - saksfifthavenue.com

Nail Polish (3-Pack)
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CLU / Pocket Tank | La Garçonne
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Clu tops »
Combo coat
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Fendi tote bag
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Sick Sad World.
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Sick Sad World.
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Givenchy Leather Mock Croc Sandals
355 GBP - brownsfashion.com
Leather heels »
LES MASQUES PSP - Page 11
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kate moss style
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Neclace- Raven Skull
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In honor of the Kate Moss moonlighting as a judge for Polyvore, one of my most favorite sites to peruse for inspiration, I have compiled some of the best sets featuring Miss Moss.

Read below for more info and how to get in on the creative act: (excerpt taken from Fashionista.com)

"The supermodel graces the cover of Bryan Ferry’s latest album, making her a “Roxy Girl,” as the girls who cover Ferry’s albums (including Jerry Hall in ’75) are known. (Ferry’s group, Roxy Music, disbanded in ’80s, got back together, and broke up again in the early oughts.)

The challenge: To create a “Roxy Girl” set inspired by photos of Moss from the Ferry album shoot. The contest is live now and lasts for four days. Moss will choose her two favorite sets on November 8th. Winners will receive a deluxe edition album and 40 page coffee table book featuring pictures of Kate Moss signed by both Kate Moss and Bryan Ferry. So start collage-ing and get that Moss stamp of approval. We recommend sneaking in some fringe and floral."

Kate Moss + Polyvore... what a beautiful thing... and is it horrible that I miss the Kate and Pete Dougherty days? Sigh...