CANDY WASHINGTON

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

Just in time for Father's Day! Gift ideas for Dad

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Hi lovelies,

Just in time for Father's Day, check out this gift ideas for Dad by Vivscal, RITUALS and Jack Black! Show your Pop how much you care with a few of these goodies.


Beauty Essentials from Molton Brown, NUDE and Clark's Botanicals

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Hi lovelies,

Now that summer is in full swing I'm excited for long weekend getaways and fun in the sun. I'm also excited to share these must-haves for looking fab during the summer months. 

Molton Brown Women's Carry-on - The Flight Collection

London via The World: Pack your perfect pick-me-ups. The Molton Brown travel size toiletry kit for her is designed to cleanse, condition and scent, wherever you wander. Pop it in your bag, ready for takeoff.

Where to buy: www.moltonbrown.com

NUDE Skincare Perfect Cleansing Oil

This omega-rich oil deeply cleans and removes all impurities, including eye makeup. All-natural plant oils, including meadowfoam and jojoba, support skin health and hydration. Skin is left radiantly clean, comfortable and soft.

Where to buy: www.sephora.com

Clark’s Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Tints

Throw these all natural balms in your beach tote for an instant mega dose of hydration to counteract the drying effects of the sun. With eight subtle, universally flattering shades, these Ultra Rich Lip Tints are the perfect way to transition your makeup routine away from dark wintry stains to bright, summer sheers.

Where to buy: www.clarksbotanicals.com

 

GOLDLEAF Collection – by Aurelie

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Goldeaf defines 'boho-chic’ at every level and there’s a design for every budget!

Built with quality, yet easy to care for fabrics, a broad color palette, and its signature – delicate embellishments unique to each collection for the fun-loving, feminine woman of any age!

Aurelie's interpretation of Goldleaf signifies that each piece is designed for wear-ability befitting the active American lifestyle.

From the drape of the fabric to the sparkle of the beadwork, Goldleaf is a perfect fit, whether worn back to a favorite pair of jeans, celebrating a special event or occasion, or having a night out on the town.

Shop aureliedesigns.com for the coolest vintage finds! 

Izola: Perfect wedding gift shopping ideas (#Izola)

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Hi lovelies,

I just got back from an awesome bachelorette weekend for one of my best friends. We went on a wine tour, drank mimosas, enjoyed an intimate dinner filled with laughter and few risque stories for the books! However, as the wedding approaches, I need to find the perfect wedding gift for the soon to be bride and groom. Luckily, I've stumbled upon Izola. Izola is inspired by the old world utilitarian ideal of making something that is "built to last."Just like their special bond, I want the gift to last a life time.

Even though its not my wedding, I found so many cool gifts that I would definitely put on my own registry. Izola provides awesome items that are also great for house and apartment warming parties and even as a birthday gift. Izola offers cool items for house and home, travel, grooming, accessories, and vintage pieces. One of my favorite items from the site is the Best Intentions 5oz flask. You can shop the full flask collection here.

See below for some of my top picks from Izola. Be sure to check our Izola's special wedding collection here. 

Heirloom Candle: http://www.izola.com/products/heirloom-candle

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More about items from Izola: Made with great care and attention to detail, this series of functional every day staples is designed to be the perfect gifts for men. The products include flasks, soaps, candles, laundry bags, bamboo toothbrushes, handkerchiefs, shoe brushes, home textiles, hardware, ceramics, and luggage.

The Izola Story in their words:

Izola began nearly a decade ago when our founders Neil Rasmus and Richard Brandt hatched the idea of bringing great design to everyday objects and tools. Made with great care and attention to detail, we design functional everyday staples. Whether it's barware, grooming tools, style accessories, luggage, or homewares, our goal at Izola is to make well-designed and stylish goods for men and the women who love them. Our hope is that you’ll take Izola goods with you on your journeys and battle test them. Show us where you take Izola throughout the world and let us what you think.

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*Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own unless otherwise specified. 

Tea with Candy: L.A. bound and film audition

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Hi lovelies,

Watch my latest 'Tea with Candy' on my recent adventures in L.A., and why I might be on the move, again. The scoop on my latest film audition and more! Be sure to share and comment below!

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BET Networks – New brand, new home.

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Hi lovelies,

I had the pleasure of getting Eddie Hill's insider perspective on how BET has built an unstoppable brand during his presentation, BET: The Remaking of a Brand and wanted to share his insights with you.

Eddie is the Senior Vice President, Consumer Marketing and Brand Strategy for BET Networks and is a fellow Georgetown Alum, so much love to all my Hoyas, GEMA, and Georgetown alumni. Did I mention that its relocating its Washington, DC headquarters to Atlanta?

The making of the BET brand:

The definition of a brand:

“A brand is a living entity – and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures.”

- Michael Eisner, former Walt Disney Company Chairman & CEO
Founder, The Tornante Company

BET is at the top of its game:

100% Brand awareness
High channel ID awareness
#1 in Emotional Attachment
A top 20 cable network for the past 5 years
#1 cable network for African Americans
Being Mary Jane was #1 tweeted about TV movie in 2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood was the 3rd most tweeted about comedy of 2013
Scandal is now in syndication on BET
Elevated brand reputation within industry peers
A player in the original series space
The BET Awards is its highest night for ratings
17-year age range in viewrship

BET's brand message: “Nobody's got you like BET. We got you.”
This positions BET a brand leader and reinforces it brand's promise to deliver engaging and compelling content for those who love black culture. It is open, inviting, and inclusive.

BET's brand vision: To reflect, respect, and elevate.

BET's brand attributes: Real, sexy cool, fun, responsible, bold, risk-taking
The programming and content that is on BET is held to certain standard of quality and responsibility to its audience, community, and culture.

BET campaigns: They have struck a cord with its audience and emotionally resonates with them, are bold but inclusive, not just true but real and authentic, conveys leadership and not arrogance, and are memorable and buzzworthy.

My favorite Eddie quotes:
“Brand vision is a North Star. It is what we are always striving for.”
“Brand attributes are like an ingredients in a dish and tensions between them can be dialed-up or dialed-down depending on the program.”
“People tune into the brand at BET. We have a heavy responsibility.”
“Black is not a demo that you program to. We do it for the culture.”
“We don't want to manufacture barriers for ourselves.”

Connect with BET & Centric:

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BET
https://twitter.com/CENTRICTV

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BET
https://www.facebook.com/CentricTV

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Oversized hawk tee. Spring has sprung. Who will you keep around?

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Hi lovelies,

Spring is in full swing and I couldn't be more excited to break-out my spring and summer clothes. I came across this oversized, one-shoulder hawk tee and immediately threw it on. I was contemplating on whether or not I wanted to do some spring cleaning - and not just with my closet. 

More than ever, I'm really taking into account who and what I have in my life. But after a bit of reflection, I realized that at this point in my life, I'm lucky and blessed enough to say, that everyone around me is pretty much amazing, loving, and supportive and I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.

So if you can't say the same, it's time to do some personal spring cleaning. Who and what are you going to let go of and who and what are you going to keep? Leave it in the comments below or tweet @candywashington! 

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Atlanta: Hollywood's New Frontier, Part 1: Casting Directors

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Hi lovelies,

Now that I'm splitting my time between New York and Atlanta, it's time to start building relationships with the people that have the power to bring me into the room so I can book the job. You guessed it, the almighty casting director.

At first I was worried about breaking into the market down here and making connections. The thought of “starting over” down here while maintaining my friendships, relationships, and connections back in New York was a bit overwhelming. After taking a deep breath and reciting my mantras Deepak-style, I quickly remembered the core basics of building relationships and instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt inspired and excited for my big new adventure in “The New Hollywood.”

Of course, I wanted to share with you all my core basics of building relationships with casting directors and my list of the top casting directors to connect with in ATL.

Connecting with casting directors:

  • Be authentic: Show the casting directors who you truly are rather than try to fit into some manufactured mold or type. Once they know the real you, they can see which roles and projects that you would be right for and bring you in to audition.
  • Have a quality product: By product, I mean YOU! Make sure that you are taking acting classes and honing your craft so when you get called into audition for them you are prepared. Remember: it's not about booking that job, it's about creating a relationship with the casting director so they can bring you in for multiple roles.
  • Present yourself in a professional way: Even though you want to connect on a human-to-human level remember it's still a business. Have professionally done head shots, an accurate, up-to-date resume, and a reel or links to your work to share with casting.
  • Reach out consistently but don't stalk: Be sure to mail-in them your head shot, resume, and reel and keep them updated on your recent bookings and news through postcards. Email when applicable and appropriate but be professional and courteous.

BONUS: SAG-AFTRA CAP sessions have just kicked-off in Atlanta. If you are in the union you can sign-up for free sessions with casting directors that includes a Q&A and you get to do a scene and perform for the casting directors. I'm lucky enough to have gotten in with Alpha Tyler, (casting director for BET) and Shay Bentley Griffin (who has cast over 100 films and TV shows).

Check out these TOP casting directors that cast Atlanta and the Southeast's top projects:

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Tea with Candy: Which Warby Parker frames?

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Hi lovelies,

I need your help in picking out which Warby Parker try-at-home frames to buy. Below are the 5 frames and tweet @candywashington and @WarbyParker with your pick!

5 Frame Choices:

WINSTON in revolver black
SEYMOUR in whiskey tortoise
SEYMOUR in tennessee whiskey
BECKETT in revolver black matte
SIMS in striped sassafras

Coachella Style

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Hi lovelies,

With Coachella coming up this weekend I wanted to share with you some of my favorites looks from Coachella past. What looks are you rocking this year at the festival?

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