Candy's Weekly Round-up: What's Hot Now

WATCH: Hit & Run
Go see Dax Shepard, Bradley Cooper, and Kristen Bell tear up the screen is this fast-paced comedy.

READ: THR's: The Booming Business of Ellen DeGeneres: From Broke and Banished to Daytime's Top Earner
It's an inspiring article of triumph in the face of adversity and how Ellen exhibited grace under fire with a smile.

EAT: Balthazar NY
I recently got brunch here and I highly recommend the Duck Shepard's Pie. My partner-in-crime suggests that you try their famous bread basket as well.

SHOP: Gilt City
Enjoy an extra 50% off your first purchase on Gilty City, use promo code SHOPCITY50 at the checkout.

DOWNLOAD: Side by Side 
The new documentary Side By Side, produced by Keanu Reeves and directed by Chris Kenneally, is a riveting, entertaining new documentary about the current—and increasingly widespread—shift in filmmaking technology. Watch it today on VOD or on iTunes - even Martin Scorcese weighs in.

Diary of an actress #14: Teen Vogue interview with Eva Chen and Candy Washington plus updates!

As summer is winding down, I wanted to share my latest updates with you.

• My latest independent film Penny, is currently in development and has secured Craig Williams of  Red Wall Productions to produce the film

• Watch my interview with Teen Vogue editor, Eva Chen, on back-to-school fashion trends
         
• Watch and listen to my latest voice-over project for Young & Rubicam Group
                    
• My fashion, acting, and lifestyle blog, This is Candy Washington received a design make-over 

Just had to share and hope you enjoy:

• The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles is a must-read for creative professionals, you can buy it here
   
• My friend and fellow actress Breeda Wool's short film AWOL, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, is currently being turned into a feature length movie, to donate to its Kickstarter, click here  

Click here for the last entry: Diary of an actress #13: Celebrity Stylist interview with Dean Banowetz and booking update!

Guest editor Holli Rogers, for Polyvore is revealing all fall's key trends way ahead of time!

The Holli Rogers Fall Trend Report by netaporter featuring a leather skirt

Black, white, and sexy all over

New kid meets old school: Coeur and MODA Fashion Trade Shows

New kid on the block, Coeur fashion trade show made its New York debut this month at 404 NYC for Spring and Summer 2013 collections, showcasing emerging designers in accessories, gift, home, and lifestyle categories.

The trade show was intimate yet spacious with two floors, approximating 13 designers, and with the smiling co-founder, Henri Myers, there to greet you at the door.

One of the most impressive brands there was Ecoalf, a line of bags, totes, and cases made in Madrid from recycled fabrics and eco-friendly products. The line is so highly sought-after that Apple wooed them into making a deal that all of their products are designed to fit Apple products.

The bags, totes, and cases come in an array of shapes and sizes and in brown, grey, blue, black, green, and white colorways.

Other breakout designers:
Amanda Pearl
Bliss Lau
Deandri
Joomi Lim
Made Her Think
Shandi Levy
Wanderluster

Fashion trade show staple and mammoth, MODA Manhattan, which takes place every season and representing over 400 lines, showcased designer brands for immediate Fall, Holiday, and Resort. If you need to stock your stores with both established and breakthrough designers, this is the trade show for you.

One of the most fashion-forward designers was Donna Ricco, super cute chic casual and cocktail dresses and a must-read fashion blog.

Another label that you'll love is Pink House Imports for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and embellished purses, that can seamlessly go from day to night. Bronze is their break-out color for the season.

For a complete list of their designers, click here.

New York Film Festival Announces Line-Up

The main slate line-up follows:
Opening Night Gala Selection
LIFE OF PI
Director: Ang Lee

Centerpiece Gala Selection
NOT FADE AWAY
Director: David Chase

Closing Night Gala Selection
FLIGHT
Director: Robert Zemeckis

AMOUR 
Director: Michael Haneke

ARAF – SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN 
Director: Yeşim Ustaoğlu

BARBARA 
Director: Christian Petzold

BEYOND THE HILLS (După dealuri) 
Director: Cristian Mungiu

BWAKAW 
Director: Jun Robles Lana

CAESAR MUST DIE (Cesare deve morire) 

Directors: Paolo and Vittorio Taviani
CAMILLE REWINDS (Camille redouble) 

Director: Noémie Lvovsky

THE DEAD MAN AND BEING HAPPY (El muerto y ser feliz) 
Director: Javier Rebello

FILL THE VOID (Lemale et ha'halal)
Director: Rama Burshtein

FIRST COUSIN ONCE REMOVED 
Director: Alan Berliner

FRANCES HA 
Director: Noah Baumbach

THE GATEKEEPERS (Shomerei Ha’saf) 
Director: Dror Moreh

GINGER AND ROSA 
Director: Sally Potter

HERE AND THERE (Aquí y Allá) 
Director: Antonio Mendez Esparza

HOLY MOTORS 
Director: Leos Carax

HYDE PARK ON HUDSON 
Director: Roger Michell

KINSHASA KIDS 
Director: Marc-Henri Wajnberg

THE LAST TIME I SAW MACAO (A Última Vez Que Vi Macau) 
Director: João Pedro Rodrigues

LEVIATHAN 
Directors: Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Véréna Paravel

LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE 
Director: Abbas Kiarostami

LINES OF WELLINGTON (Linhas de Wellington) 
Director: Valeria Sarmiento

MEMORIES LOOK AT ME (Ji Yi Wang Zhe Wo) 
Director: Song Fang

NIGHT ACROSS THE STREET (La Noche de enfrente) 
Director: Raul Ruiz

NO 
Director: Pablo Larrain

OUR CHILDREN (À perdre la raison) 
Director: Joachim Lafosse

PASSION 
Director: Brian De Palma

SOMETHING IN THE AIR (Après Mai) 
Director: Olivier Assayas

TABU 
Director: Miguel Gomes

YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ YET (Vous n'avez encore rien vu) 
Director: Alain Resnais

List courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter

More Lollapalooza 2012 Street Style...

My favorite cocktail is fashion and rock & roll with a splash of wanderlust. Please see below for my editor's picks of the top street style looks from Lollapalooza 2012 (photo credit Refinery 29/Photographed by Nina Westervelt/MCV Photo).

Lollapalooza 2012 Street Style

My favorite cocktail is fashion and rock & roll with a splash of wanderlust. Please see below for my editor's picks of the top street style looks from Lollapalooza 2012 (photo credit to Style.com).

Ralph Lauren shirt, Levi’s shorts, and Chanel bag

Photographed by Leslie Kirchhoff

 Reformation dress

TOMS sunglasses

Photographed by Leslie Kirchhoff

 Calvin Klein bag and Cartier watch

Photographed by Leslie Kirchhoff

 Hermès cuff and vintage watch

Photographed by Leslie Kirchhoff

New X Factor judge Demi Lovato turns 20 on August 20th

New X Factor judge Demi Lovato turns 20 on August 20^th!

Happy Birthday!

Photo Credit: www.seventeen.com

Get the Look : Courtesy of Celebrity Hairstylist Angelo David for Angelo David HAIRCARE (Please link to website: www.angelodavid.com )

ANGELO DAVID SALON 48 East 43 Street, 2^nd Floor  New York, NY 10017 212 883 6620

1)    Prepare washed hair for styling by combining Angelo David Sea Foam Silk Styling Mousse and  Angelo David Premier Volume Spray  
2)    Begin blow drying sections of hair using a great round brush like the Angelo David Large Round Brush
3)    Take a huge section of hair  in the front and do  a side sweep. Tease  the back section of the head to create lift and volume
4)    Create loose curls by wrapping sections of hair around a 1 ½ inch barrel curling iron,  starting from the midlength going all the way down  to the ends
5)    Here is the key to get those loose curls: begin running your fingers through your hair, separating them to create a very tousled, piece-y, beachy look
6)    Finish the look with L'oreal Tex Infinium Professional hairspray for a strong hold, without the stiffness.

The Angelo David Large Round Brush  $55.00 Available at www.angelodavid.com

New Premier Volume Spray $18.50 Available at www.angelodavid.com

Foaming Sea Silk Styler $21.50 Available at www.angelodavid.com

 

Scream for McQueen

Photos from Net-A-Porter