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Hi lovelies,
I had the pleasure of chatting with MTV's Girl Code Carly Aquilino and Nessa Diab along with Dr. Ramos on the female quest for perfection and why it's ok to be perfectly imperfect.
Watch the interview below and know that it all begins with empowerment through education.
Don't forget to tune into the season 4 premiere of the hit show on Thursday, July 30th at 10/9c, and if you can't catch it live, be sure to set your DVR because with celebrity stylist Kim Kimble working on-location with her sought-after clients like Zendaya Coleman, Tamar Braxton, Tia Mowry, and more, it's sure to be the most explosive season yet.
But the action doesn't stop there. Things only heat up when celebrity stylist Jonathan Antin convinces Kim that he can take her business and brand to the next level with a wig and extension line and it's like oil and water when a new stylist from Atlanta joins the team. Don't miss out on the hair-raising drama and tune in on Thursday, July 30th, at 10/9c!
Is Jonathan Antin going to be Kim’s Friend or Foe? Find out on the new season of LA Hair!
Want to get the inside scoop early and live-tweet with us during the premiere? Then join is on social media below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAHair
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Wetv
Official Hashtag: #LAHair
About L.A. Hair
WE tv's hit series L.A. Hair, following celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble, returns for a fourth season on Thursday, July 30 at 10PM ET/PT.
This season, Kim continues working with her A-list clientele, taking her brand to a whole new level. She still has lofty plans to expand her business to Atlanta, the hair capital of the world; but that dream gets put on hold when she gets a tempting offer to partner on a wig and extension line from the bad boy of Hollywood Hair, Jonathan Antin. He makes big promises with investor dollars and appearances on QVC, but is this deal too good to be true? Will Jonathan be the ally Kim has been looking for to help expand her brand? Or will he end up her worst enemy as he tries to carve out a piece of Kim’s lucrative business for himself. Also this season, Kim provokes the fury of her sister Leah when she secretly hires a fiery new stylist from Atlanta, who throws the salon into chaos. Partnerships crumble, snitches are revealed, and the shears come out on this dramatic new season!
In the premiere episode, Kim has an opportunity to style the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul; who is making her first appearance on Fox’s hit series “Empire”. At the same time, Kim gives marching orders to her staff to create unique looks as a pitch for an LA Fashion week event. Terry is appointed the lead, but can he take control of the staff in her absence? And when Jonathan makes a surprise appearance at the salon with a mysterious envelope, all hell breaks loose!
L.A. Hair is produced for WE tv by 3 Ball Entertainment, LLC, and executive produced by JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, DJ Nurre and Belinda Rungsea. Annabelle McDonald, Angela Molloy, Lauren P. Gellert and Suzanne Murch serve as executive producers for WE tv.
*Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own
Hi lovelies,
I'm super stoked to be heading to San Francisco this weekend and taking a long road trip to visit my friends. Now that it's time to pack, I've rounded up a list of summer essentials to survive my road trip and mini-vacation in style!
Let me know what your must-have essentials are during the summer time!
Ayelet Naturals
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232916302/new-facial-masks-line-mixing-a-rainbow?ref=shop_home_feat_3
Avon Sun + Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 40
Available at www.avon.com or through your Avon Representative for $9.00
Supergoop! Antioxidant-Infused Sunscreen Mist with Vitamin C SPF 30 & 50- $19
http://www.supergoop.com/shop/antioxidant-infused-sunscreen-mist-with-vitamin-c-spf-30-50/
Too Faced Endless Summer Bronzer- $30
https://www.toofaced.com/p/bronzers/endless-summer/
Drybar Mai Tai Sea Salt Spray -$25
http://shop.thedrybar.com/products/mai-tai-sea-salt-spray
UNOde50 Absent-Minded Bikini Necklace - $89
http://www.unode50.com/us/absent-minded-17580
Long Lasting Manicure - Lauren B Beauty Nail Couture Three Step Manicure System
Price: Nail Perfecter:$20.00 Color: $18.00 Gel Like Top Coat: $28.00
Where to buy: LaurenBBeauty.com, Net-a-Porter
Hair La Vie Moroccan Repair Serum
Price: $30, 2fl oz. via www.hairlavie.com
Hi lovelies,
Last week I had a super important meeting, one those "once in a lifetime" opportunities and luckily for me, I had my mom to remind me to just relax, be grateful, and just go in there and be myself and rock it!
So once I was grounded, did my research, and prepped for the meeting, like any savvy fashionista, I could focus on what was really important, finding the perfect outfit to wear to my meeting! Because when I'm confident on the inside, it shines through on the outside and I needed an outfit to match my inner confidence.
While popping from store-to-store, I noticed a sign at H&M that if you donated your used clothes for recycling then you could receive 15% off of your next purchase. Doing something great for the environment while saving money and revamping my wardrobe? Count me in.
Then I started to think what others ways could I save money, revamp my wardrobe, and give back? That's when I discovered Giving Assistant. Giving Assistant is a free digital loyalty program, with over 1,100 of the largest retailers worldwide with an average of 5% cash reward after each online purchase and lets me save money while giving back. My favorite brands to shop while giving back include Forever21, White House | Black Market, AliExpress, Gilt, Amazon, Sephora, and Macy's.
Here's how it works: Retailers pay Giving Assistant a commission for purchases starting on their website and for purchases originating on their members links, they pay them an entire commission as direct cash back. For non-member purchases, Giving Assistant keeps the commission, and makes a small donation to Feed America. Additionally, members are able to automatically donate any % of their cash back to any charity of their choice, so I can give back and be rewarded for digital loyalty.
Another way I love to save money while giving back is to have a fashion swap party with my friends. We get together and bring all of our old clothes and swap clothes with each other. That way, I get to update my wardrobe without spending a dime and I get to have a fun girls' night with my friends. The clothes that are left-over we donate to Good Will and Dress for Success. Giving back, getting new clothes, and hanging with my friends, sounds like an awesome Friday night to me!
Comment below and tweet @CandyWashington how you like to save money while updating your wardrobe or if you have any questions.
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*Although this is a sponsored post by Giving Assistant, all opinions are my own
Hi lovelies,
Check out the details on my interview with 'The Queen of Everyday Glam,' Emily Loftiss as we discuss how to keep your hair and skin looking healthy these hot summer months!
"Summertime can wreak havoc on our beauty routines.
While salty beach air and a strong summer sun are a welcome relief from the gray, snowy days of winter, our hair and skin can suffer the consequences.
Which is why the rising temperatures give us the perfect reason to evaluate and revamp our current beauty and wellness routines.
Beauty expert and ‘Queen of Everyday Glam,’ Emily Loftiss shares tips with us to keep ourselves looking gorgeous and healthy this summer."
MORE ABOUT EMILY LOFTISS:
Southern born Emily Loftiss is the "Queen of Everyday Glam!" A former pageant queen and Radio City Rockette, with a love for fake eyelashes and rhinestones. Emily's stand out, charming southern personality mixed with her love of fashion has sent her on a wild ride from fashion weeks to national television. With an international readership from over 117 countries of her popular blog "Loftiss Says", Emily has been a featured contributor on Huffington Post, AOL Beauty, Chic.tv, Brides, Southern Living and Red Carpet 101 as well as a Style and Beauty expert on NBC "The Steve Harvey Show," CBS, “The Insider", "The Real", MTV's "Made." She was named "the IT girl" by Rivera Magazine and Henri Bendel, and "One to Watch" by Southern Living Magazine, spokesperson with brands as Trina Turk, Old Navy, ROC Skincare, Birchbox and Instyler. Emily's passion though, is helping real women on a budget feel just as glamorous as the celebrities she styles for Hollywood's Red Carpets. She's passionate about helping women of all sizes navigate trends, find a good tailor and play up their best assets!
Hi lovelies,
Since my summer days can be so jammed packed, literally running from set from filming my new web series, The Ratchet Pack, to helping out behind-the-scenes at photoshoots for Hautelook, while still trying to make the time to stay in shape with my active outdoor and at-the-gym activities, my latest obsession is the edgy, activewear fashion brand Peony, because they keep me looking stylish and cool whether I'm working or working out.
With Peony's signature leggings, I can rock their bold prints ranging from florals, solid black accented with lace and leather, or paisley prints. Looking good while feeling good is the ultimate fitspiration.
To look chic while striking a yoga or pilates pose, I pair my leggings with a solid tank, sports bra, and sneakers, to make the prints really pop. When I want to sport my leggings for an on-the-go look, I opt for solid top in a silk or chiffon fabric with a small heel or wedge.
Peony also have great tops for an added feminine touch to any look. My absolute favorite piece from Peony is their sweatshirt with lace sleeves in white. I throw it over grey denim cut-off shorts and head to Starbucks to get some blogging done. I feel comfortable while rocking my signature style in my athleisure ensemble.
Just for my readers! Use the following discount code for $25 off a $150 order or more: CANDYWASHINGTON25
Lace & Faux Leather Leggings in Caviar
Paisley Leggings in Iron Gate
Floral Print Leggings in Sleet
Asymmetrical Chiffon Tank in Bright White
Bomber Jacket in Caviar
Sweatshirt Lace Sleeves in Bright White
Tank with Chiffon Details in Pink Dogwood
Asymmetrical Faux Leather with Chiffon Detail Top in Caviar
Just for my readers! Use the following discount code for $25 off a $150 order or more: CANDYWASHINGTON25
Rocking my favorite piece, the Sweatshirt Lace Sleeves in Bright White, while blogging at Starbucks!
Hi lovelies,
My signature eye look is the smoky eye, and I'm currently obsessed with the new Naked Smoky Palette from Urban Decay.
The palette comes in varying shades in golds, browns, blacks, and nudes!
Check out the catchy new names of the eyeshadow hues like:
High, Dirtysweet, Radar, Armor, Slanted, Dagger, Black Market, Smolder, Password, Whiskey, Combust, and Thirteen.
Step 1: Apply make-up primer under the eye and on the entire eye lid.
Step 2: Apply black eyeliner on lower and upper eyelids. Apply a thin line around the entire eye, including the inside crease closest to the bridge of the nose, (a la the cat-eye effect).
Step 3: Apply Thirteen on the entire eye lid
Step 4: Apply Black Market on the entire lower lid (leaving the upper lid naked)
Step 5: Apply Radar along the top lower eye lid, not the entire lower lid, just trace on top of the eye liner and apply to the inside creases closet to the bridge of the nose
Step 6: Blend the already applied Black Market into the upper eye lid to create a fade-in effect
Step 7: Apply black mascara to the upper and lower eyelashes
You can pick up your very own Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette for $54, available at Sephora, ULTA and select Macy’s stores. Or, online at sephora.com, ulta.com, macys.com, beauty.com and urbandecay.com!
Create your very own signature Smoky Eye look and share it with me, @CandyWashington, @UrbanDecay, and @CNSway!
About Urban Decay Naked Smoky:
The key to nailing the most sought-after and elusive eye look ever? Urban Decay’s Naked Smoky—loaded with ALL the essentials for the perfect neutral smoky eye. Urban Decay packed their newest Naked palette with a dozen sultry, smoky neutrals—nine never-before-seen shades and three exclusives. Experiment with warm bronzes, dimensional grays, rich browns, gorgeous taupes and deep black. From mattes to satins to shades with sparkle, Naked Smoky has it all and it includes everything you need in one palette: a true range of shades, the perfect brushes, even detailed tutorials!
Stay connected!
Website: http://www.urbandecay.com/nakedsmoky
Twitter: @UrbanDecay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbandecaycosmetics
Instagram: https://instagram.com/urbandecaycosmetics/
*Although this is a sponsored post by Urban Decay and Conde Nast, all opinions are my own
Hi lovelies,
My beauty secret weapon is rocking a bold brow. It really makes your eyes pop and frames your face whether you're going for an all-natural look or an smokey eye. Luckily for me, I have the Chella Brow Color Kit by my side to make sure my brows are always flawless and on fleek.
The kit includes: Eyebrow Color pencil, Highlighter pencil, Brow Defining Gel, Dual pencil sharpener, and brow shaping guide.
More on the Chella Brow Color Kit:
The Chella Brow Color Kit comes equip with a color defining brow pencil, brow gel to hold them in place even on the windiest day and highlighter pencil to make a good contour – Kim K contouring lesson with Chella? If you’re looking to venture for a whole new look, invest in the Chella Tool Kit for the full transformation with scissors, tweezers and a razor comb, that will hold nicely in a safe tool case.
Chella is all about making statements for those of us brave enough to keep our brows natural and fighting between Cara D and Lily Collins. The Chella Collection is also perfect for those of us that give our brows some more attention to make sure they don’t ever get out of place.
Hi lovelies,
With the 4th of July just behind us, summer entertaining is officially in full swing.
Check out my interview with Maureen Petrosky, professional chef and lifestyle expert, on how to be the perfect hostess during this warm summer months.
Maureen discusses:
MORE ABOUT MAUREEN PETROSKY:
Maureen Petrosky is an author, television personality, professional chef, freelance writer/ editor, and food stylist. She makes regular appearances as a food, wine and lifestyle expert on NBC’s TODAY show. Maureen has also appeared on CNN, CNN Headline News, FOX News Channel, the Food Network, and broadcast network affiliates across the country. After working with several celebrity chefs as a contributor and editor for their culinary and wine books, Maureen authored her first solo lifestyle book, The Wine Club, A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning About Wine with Friends. Most recently she helped found foodrepublic.com, a food and lifestyle site for guys. In addition, she has written for foodnetwork.com, CNN.com, Bon Appétit, Ladies Home Journal, Better Homes and Gardens and several other publications and most recently as a cocktail columnist for thekitchn.com. Maureen began her television career behind the scenes in the roles of Executive Chef, Culinary Producer, and Food Stylist on Food Network shows including Good Eats, Cooking Thin, Cooking Live, Emeril Live, East Meets West, Taste, Chef du Jour, Hot Off the Grill, Boy Meets Grill, Cooking with Wolfgang Puck, and Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee. Maureen has worked as a Food Stylist, both in film and print, for national and international clients. Maureen continues work as a Culinary Arts and Wine Instructor and has been a guest lecturer at the Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, in California’s Napa Valley, and the Epicurean Classic in Traverse City, Michigan and has appeared as keynote speaker at many food and wine festivals. Maureen holds a certification from the Master Court of Sommeliers and also completed the Sterling School of Spirits. She is a graduate of Villanova University and The Culinary Institute of America, where she also completed a Fellowship at their award winning American Bounty restaurant.
