CANDY WASHINGTON

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

My latest obsession: TheRealReal!

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From my friends at TheRealReal to you!

TheRealReal, the first ever refined, online designer consignment store; a destination for the woman who loves Chanel, Prada, YSL and other top designers, but knows they don’t have to pay top dollar.

With their team of stylists who are constantly combing the closets of the most fashionable women, The RealReal provides member’s insider access to the world's finest previously-owned jewelry, accessories, and clothing–from Hermes and Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga and Chanel at up to 90 percent off retail price.  

Positioned in a flash sale format, members have 72 hours to take advantage of great deals, occurring five times per week as well The RealReal warehouse, an on-going sale with new pieces from various collections added daily.  

The ReaReal also offers consignment opportunities to members who would like to rid their closets of unwanted product. With it’s “White Glove Service”, consignors can call The RealReal or visit the website and a stylist will schedule a pick-up of the items. 



All items on The RealReal are hand-selected under the direction of Marcy Carmack, Creative Director and Co-Founder. “I love great deals, beautiful designer clothing, and helping women make the right choices for their wardrobe. The RealReal embodies all.”

Please check out and sign up at www.TheRealReal.com today!
 

1st Ever Fragrance Awards: 26 Winners from SELF Magazine

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Wanted to share with you guys the first ever Fragrance Awards held by my friends at SELF magazine! The winners are featured in the November issue - so be sure to pick up a copy! The awards came about as an extension to the not-to-be-missed Healthy Beauty Awards. Here's some info on the awards:
  • Real women reader testers spritzed and sniffed every scent launched in the past year to find the best out there to win the Fragrance Awards
  •  SELF sorted 248 bottles into 26 scent categories according to their top/middle/bottom notes (citrus, floral, fruity, etc) and then set up a blind test
  • Panelists jotted hundreds of pages of notes and we tallied the results to unveil the top 26 winners
  • Within that you will find the best mood lifter, fresh scent, most boldly seductive scent, best make-a statement scent, youth in a bottle and more!
  • You can check out the feature here: http://www.self.com/beauty/2011/11/fragrance-awards-2011-slideshow#slide=1
  • See below for the spread




 
My editor's pick?


Emilio Pucci Vivara Variazioni Verde 072, $59. Lush notes such as grass, dew and bamboo mark the "green" grouping. This favorite among them stood out for its "subtle" yet "clean" (thanks to a mint-leaf top note), "outdoorsy" vibe. Testers said they'd wear it when dashing to "a casual lunch with friends" and agree that it would "work wonderfully if going to a picnic." In a Pucci wrap dress, natch.
Devon Jarvis

Candy Washington interviews Jill Zarin from The Real Housewives of NY

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Watch my interview with Jill Zarin, former reality TV star of The Real Housewives of New York during the launch of her new line, Skweez Couture.

Versace for H&M

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The pillow pic is so freakin' hot... and is it just me or is the male model a dead ringer for Hayden Christensen?















Vintage Chanel From "What Goes Around Comes Around" Launches on Rent The Runway

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Announcing the Launch of "What Goes Around Comes Around" Vintage Chanel on Rent The Runway
Starting today, Rent the Runway will begin offering select vintage CHANEL handbags, necklaces, bracelets and earrings from premier vintage retailer What Goes Around Comes Around. The pieces will be available to rent for 4 or 8 days and are an exciting addition to Rent the Runway's current roster of over 50 luxury accessory brands.


Featured Above:
What Goes Around Comes Around
Vintage CHANEL Classic Black Coco Bag
Rental $350, Retail $6,160

What Goes Around Comes Around 
Vintage CHANEL CC Cambon Earrings
Rental $125, Retail $1,870

What Goes Around Comes Around
Vintage CHANEL CC Icon Crystal Necklace
Rental $125, Retail $2,376
About Rent the Runway
Rent the Runway is the premier online destination for dress and accessory rentals. With a revolving roster of over 150 top designers, 25,000 of the season's hottest dresses, and 4000 accessories, Rent the Runway is designer fashion delivered to her doorstep for a fraction of the price. For all of life's special occasions, www.renttherunway.com provides the Cinderella experience for women everywhere.

Alexa Chung: What you know about that?

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Curious to see how her new shoes does on Lifetime...

Lauren LC Conrad: Some fashion looks

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Here are a few looks from LC that I adore...




Sean King's iPhone/iPad app - now available!

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SO PROUD of my friend Sean King! His first app is now available on iTunes! Read below for info and more importantly, purchase the app!

From Sean:
My first game, Lines of Gold, is now available on the App Store. It's a universal app (will work on for the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), a very fun game, and only 99 cents:


Lines of Gold is a challenging, addictive puzzle game with a steampunk theme. The game was created by the acclaimed  game designer Reiner Knizia and I created all of the art and visual design. Please download it and give it a try. If you like it, please rate and review it, and pass along your recommendation to your friends. Lines of Gold is great fun and appropriate for all ages, I'm hoping it becomes a big hit with your help. 

Bah.

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Saw this on my way to work this morning... had to share.