The Beauty Blogger Holiday Gift Guide

November 25, 2017BeautyCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

It's that time of the year again! Time for amazing sales and deals on our favorite beauty, hair, and skin care products.

But if you don't have the time to search the internet for Cyber Monday and holiday deals, then don't fret my lovelies, I've got you covered.

Just click on the image for an easy way to treat your self and your loved ones!

Shop my Beauty Blogger Holiday Gift Guide below!

Product Name: all is smooth, all is bright
4 oz microdelivery wash, 1 oz purity pore extractor mask, 0.5oz renewed hope in a jar moisturizer

Description: all is smooth, all is bright! this complete pore-perfecting regimen gently resurfaces, retexturizes and refreshes, revealing a softer, smoother complexion with less-visible pores, and infuses skin with all-day hydration and glow. set includes the microdelivery exfoliating facial wash 4 oz.; purity made simple pore extractor exfoliating clay mask 1 oz. and renewed hope in a jar refreshing & refining moisturizer 0.5 oz., wrapped in holiday style and ready for gifting.

Price: $34

Where to buy: www.philosophy.com

Product Name: JuvaLips
Description: The JuvaLips Original is the most effective lip plumper device on the market. It is compact, easy to use, and safe. Your purchase comes with everything you need for gorgeous lips including:

· JuvaLips Original lip plumper device

· Removable mouthpiece

· Microfiber carrying bag

· Two AAA batteries

Price: $129.95
Where to buy: www.myjuvalips.com

Product Name: amazing grace holiday set

8 oz shampoo, bath & shower gel, 8 oz firming body emulsion and 2 oz eau de toilette

Description: an amazing gift set for your favorite lady. celebrate her special day with this graceful indulgence, featuring the amazingly clean, beautifully feminine fragrance of amazing grace. welcoming bergamot to greet the senses, irresistibly soft, clean muguet blossoms and lasting musk with its classic beauty.

Price: $57

Where to buy: www.philosophy.com

Product Name: Joico K-Pak Holiday Trio W/Gift Tote 3-pc. Value Set - 24.9 oz.
Description: Damaged hair’s hero
K-Pak Shampoo 10.1oz, K-Pak Conditioner 10.1oz, K-Pak Reconstructor 5.1oz
Price: $33.99
Where to buy: www.jcpenney.com

Hadron Epoch x Holiday Party

November 20, 2017LifestyleCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

One of my favorite brands that I've partnered with this year has to be Hadron Epoch. Everyone there is super friendly and I'm genuinely in love with all of their products, especially my journals and day planners.

This past weekend, we partied to celebrate the holidays at The Indigo Hotel starting with a VIP dinner with a tasting from their famed chef.

Then the party continued at the Penthouse with delicious food, yummy cocktails, a ton of prizes and swag bags. We kept the celebration going by dancing the night away to an amazing DJ.

Almay x Rashida Jones x The Happy Place

November 19, 2017BeautyCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

It's no surprise that I had such an amazing time at the Almay Reveal Party with their Almay Insider, Rashida Jones, at The Happy Place in down town L.A. It was super colorful, interactive, and playful.

We got to enjoy Rainbow Unicorn Grilled Cheese and take photos with large red lips, a life-size yellow stiletto, and jump in a pot gold. I also loved testing out all of the latest and new products from Almay.

The make-up palettes were fresh, youthful, and new take on the iconic brand. My favorite products are the Best Blend Forever Foundation, the monochromatic eyeshadow quads, the Long For It mascara, and the Brow Lives On long lasting brow color.

Rashida Jones was also super down-to-earth and lovely. She embodies the fun, fresh, and youthful qualities of Almay. It makes for the perfect gift to give and receive this holiday season.

Disney x Kiehl's x Feeding America

November 19, 2017StyleCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

The brunch with #DISNEYxKIEHLS was one of my most heart-warming experiences of the year. We learned how Feeding America provides millions of meals a year to those in need and we were able to give back by preparing meals for an LA food bank today.

I also got to catch up with my Disney Style family, whom I love dearly and we learned how to draw the iconic Mickey Mouse. Read below for the full scoop.

Disney x Kiehl’s

Holiday collection featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse will help Kiehl’s donate $100,000 to Feeding America®. Collaboration helps to provide 1,100,000 meals to families in need this holiday season

New York, Oct. 16, 2017- Kiehl’s Since 1851, the 166-year-old purveyor of the finest skincare, is proud to announce its collaboration with Disney this holiday season, for a collection featuring Mickey Mouse, one of the world’s most beloved luminaries.

Part of this one-of-a-kind collaboration furthers the company’s support of organizations that work to help children and their families thrive: Kiehl’s is proud to announce that select items from the Disney x Kiehl’s collection will make up the 9 th Annual Limited Edition Charitable Holiday Collection. Continuing its holiday philanthropic tradition, Kiehl’s pledges 100% of its net profits of this collection, up to $100,000, to Feeding America® , the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. This donation will help provide 1,100,000 meals* to families this holiday.

As part of its commitment to creating healthier generations, Disney also has also been a longtime supporter of Feeding America, by expanding nationwide access to nutritious foods, including fruits and vegetables, in communities where kids and families need it most.

The Disney x Kiehl’s charitable products will include a Mickey Mouse-adorned whipped body butter, a scented hand cream trio, a gift box, and a tin, all which benefit Feeding America. With a presence in all 50 states and Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, Feeding America’s nationwide network of 200 member food banks support 60,000 food assistance programs, shelters and meal sites. Each year, Feeding America’s network provides meals and resources to over 46 million people in the United States struggling with food insecurity, including nearly 12 million children. The Feeding America network secures and distributes 4 billion meals annually.

“More than 41 million people in the United States face hunger, including 13 million children and 5.7 million seniors. Feeding America is grateful for the ongoing support of our partners at Kiehl’s and thank them for their creativity and commitment to helping people in need,” said Nancy Curby, Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Operations at Feeding America. “We are excited to continue our partnership with the generous and incredibly heartwarming Disney x Kiehl’s collaboration, which will help provide more than 1,100,000 meals to children and families this holiday season.”

One of the world’s most beloved icons, Mickey Mouse made his debut on November 18, 1928, as star of the first synchronized sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie, and has remained a sensation ever since. Mickey has become an international personality whose success laid the foundation upon which Walt Disney built his creative organization. Mickey is one of the most timeless originals of our culture and times. His beaming face is recognized around the globe, and his endearing personality has captured the imagination of generations, spanning almost 90 years.

*$1 helps provide 11 meals* secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.

Disney x Kiehl’s for Feeding America 100% of Kiehl’s net profits, up to $100,000, from the following products will benefit Feeding America:

Special Edition Collection For A Cause: Kiehl’s customer favorite Calendula formulations, packaged in a Mickey Mouse-adorned tin. Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Facial Cleanser, Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque and Ultra Facial Moisturizer. $45 = 350 meals

Special Edition Creme de Corps “Grapefruit” Whipped Body Butter: Luxuriously scented cream – light on skin, yet rich in 24-hour hydration. Decadently air-whipped for instant penetration to restore, protect, and soften skin. Quickly absorbed to deliver deep moisturization and leave a light, addictive scent on skin. No parabens, glycols or silicones. 8 oz. $38 = 355 meals

Special Edition Scented Hand Cream Trio: This rich, velvety formulation is made with Vitamin E and Shea Butter and has a fresh, invigorating scent to leave skin feeling soft and hydrated. Trio includes one each of Grapefruit, Coriander, and Lavender, each packaged in a separate box, so you can gift the whole trio, or each one individually. Each tube is 2.5 oz. $35 = 310 meals

Special Edition Hydration Essentials Gift Set: A Holiday set of the brand’s hydration essentials, including Creme de Corps, Ultra Facial Cleanser, Ultra Facial Cream, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve and Lip Balm #1. $29 = 212 meals

Maybelline New York x Quixote Studios

November 19, 2017BeautyCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

I had so much fun perusing the latest products from one of my favorite make-up lines, Maybelline New York, this past week at the coveted Quixote Studios in West Hollywood.

We sipped on yummy cocktails, enjoyed cotton candy, and got to try the new eyeshadows, lipsticks, highlighters, concealers, and more from Maybelline. My favorite new products were the Super Stay Matte Ink lip color, Face Studio master Holographic Powder, Lasting Drama Light Liner, Total Temptation Brow Definer, and the Super Stay 24-Hour Full Coverage Foundation.

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I'm really excited to the Master Primer Hydrate and Smooth Primer, especially because some times I skip the foundation and opt just for moisture and primer for a more casual and natural look.

Forever 21 x #CelebrateForever x Holiday Party

November 16, 2017StyleCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

Forever 21 threw one of the coolest holiday parties ever this past Monday. When I walked in, it immediately felt like a winter wonderland with yummy cocktails, Electric Sky Wine, a massive snow globe, snow, and a bevy of who's who of Young Hollywood all in attendance.

Get the full scoop on the decadent party below!

Anastasia Karanikolaou aka “Stassiebaby” and Jordyn Woods attended the #CelebrateForever Forever 21 Holiday party as guests sipped on Carbonadi vodka and Electric Sky Wine

Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world, launched their #CelebrateForever Holiday 2017 collection with a winter wonderland themed event, an intimate celebration to kick off the holiday season set under a moonlit backdrop. The fete featured a captivating live acoustic set by Maty Noyes and DJ set by Noodles, plus a live activation with Overheard LA.

Guests such as notable influencers, models Jordyn Woods, Ava Sambora, addi Bragg, Shaun Ross, Anastasia Karanikolaou aka “Stassiebaby,” Faith Schroder, ambrie Schroder, aroline D’Amore, Bella Harris, Nathanial Potvin and arsen Thompson along with actors Danielle Campbell, Lyndon Smith, Steve Talley, Jonathan Keltz, Laysla De Oliveira and Ross Lynch (R5) were transported into into a winter-inspired Forever 21 paradise through life sized snow globes, falling snow and more at a private residence in Los Angeles.

Partygoers sipped on specialty Carbonadi vodka cocktails such as the Forever Lemon Drop Martini, Holiday Mule and Snowball Spritz, Electric Sky Wine, Stella Artois, Stella Artois Cidre, Boxed Water and Friexenet paired with delicious bites by D’amore’s famous pizza Italian fare, while relaxing on Moviesac by LoveSac in the outdoor winter wonderland.

For the latest collections check out www.forever21.com and stores nationwide, and follow them along on social media @forever21. #celebrateforever

Forever 21 #CelebrateForever Winter Wonderland Event
With Special Performance by Maty Noyes

Flirtar App x Augmented Reality

November 15, 2017LifestyleCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

Last night was the launch party for the very first ever augmented reality dating app, Flirtar, known as the “Pokémon Go” for dating by using state-of-the-art technology and smart algorithms to locate a match for you.

We danced at the exclusive upstairs area of Sky Bar at the Mondrian Hotel and hung out with Chloe Bridges and Brandi Cyrus, who arrived to celebrate Flirtar as well. I love how in the app you can see who's around you that's also looking to find love in a safe and secure way.

Using cutting edge technology, the app will pin point nearby matches, while determining compatibility using a simple point of your mobile device by facial recognition. The app also goes a step further and triangulates exciting venues for the two of you to hang out.

Chloe Bridges and Brandi Cyrus attends the Flirtar Launch Party

Amazon Prime Video’s Grand Tour x The Petersen Automotive Museum

November 15, 2017Candy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

This past Sunday I had an amazing time at The Petersen Automotive Museum celebrating Amazon Prime's Grand Tour. I loved checking out all of the amazing cars and vehicles while listening to music, experiencing interactive activities, and enjoying a yummy lunch.

My favorite car was the Porsche Van! You guy can check out the full recap below!

"This day was filled of family fun for all attendees, who were given an RFID wristband upon arrival to the Museum. This touchpoint gave them an all-access pass to everything Grand Tour related within the museum, including screenings of the show, gifting stations, photo booth moments, and more.

Guests were given complete access to roam the museum and its auto galleries, which (in true Grand Tour fashion) contain once-in-a-lifetime cars for their viewing pleasure. True car buffs were invited to participate in the “drive-in” aspect of the activation, which included a car show on the Museum’s rooftop.

Fans were able to round off the day at the final gifting station, where they received Grand Tour car blankets, after touching in to all access points around the activation: the screening, the photo booth moment, the custom engraving station. The final touch point was the voting station, where attendees chose the best car on display the cruise-in."

Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink x Healthy Habits

November 15, 2017LifestyleCandy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

After a long night of celebrating the launch of the fall issue of La Palme Magazine, with cover stars Ariel Winter from Modern Family and Peter Faccinelli of S.W.A.T., at one of my favorite places, Nightingale, I’ve woken up early to meditate, go for a run, cook a healthy breakfast, and then settle in for a morning of writing and pitching.

Then I’m off to a working lunch and another event with Vanity Fair at Jimmy Choo in support of Women’s Cancer Research, followed by a low-key dinner with another blogger friend to do some catching up.

As you can see, the life of an influencer can be pretty non-stop because you’re your own boss and you’re constantly striving to make connections and take your business to the next level.

Even though my schedule can get pretty busy, I wouldn’t give up being an entrepreneur and a #girlboss for anything in the world. This also means that I’m mindful to incorporate healthy habits into my daily routine to make sure that I stay active in a balanced and holistic way.

Luckily for me, there’s Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drinks to give me a healthy boost when I need to stay focused, energized, and hydrated throughout my busy days. The drinks are a combination of sparkling coconut water, green coffee and green tea extracts, and 230-249 milligrams of potassium.

I’ve started to swap out my morning cup of coffee for a Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink. It gives me the same boost to start my day because the drinks contain 120 milligrams of organic plant-powered caffeine from green coffee and green tea extracts, providing me with the equivalent of two shots of espresso.

I get a healthy jolt of energy without the jitters that I sometimes get from regular coffee and espresso and without the possibility of staining my teeth. My go-to morning flavor is the Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink in Matcha Green Tea.

Before and after my workouts, I now make sure to hydrate with the Açaí Berry flavored Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink so my muscles don’t cramp and I can maximize my workout results and then replenish my body after sweating it out. Additional flavors include Pineapple Coconut and Dragon Fruit and you can pick yours up here.

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

Sears Wish Book x Holiday Shopping

November 14, 2017StyleCandy WashingtonComment

“This post was sponsored by Sears as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.”

Hi lovelies,

Three of my favorite holiday traditions is popping buttery popcorn, making hot cocoa with extra marshmallows, and bringing joy to my family, friends, and loved ones. Letting the Sears Wish Book be my holiday shopping guide allows me to honor all three traditions right from the comfort of my cozy couch.

While sipping on my hot cocoa and enjoying my buttery popcorn, I’m now ready to dive into the Sears Wish Book so I can see the smile on my family and friends faces when they unwrap their holiday presents.

The Sears Wish Book contains 120 pages of fashion finds, home decor items, workshop and outdoor pieces, home gym items, kitchenware and appliances, bathroom essentials, toys, games, and so much more. It pretty much has something for everyone on my list from my stylish bestie that lives in New York to my nephew that loves football and lives in Atlanta.

What I also love about using the Sears Wish Book as my holiday shopping guide is that it de-stresses the holiday shopping experience. When I shop at the stores, I sometimes get overwhelmed by the crowds and sales people. Plus, with the surge of shoppers during the holiday season, the clothes, items, and pieces are usually picked over or not in stock.

The Sears Wish Book ensures that my gift choices are high-quality, not picked over, and I can shop without the anxiety of facing large crowds which frees up my time and energy to really enjoy my holiday shopping experience. I can also shop on-the-go from my phone with the Sears app and online, here.

I also can’t get enough of their first-ever Holiday Blowout Sale, which is a month-long promotion with 10-50% off everything at Sears starting now through November 25th.

If you’re a member of ‘Shop Your Way,’ then you can get exclusive access to amazing deals and promos that include, up to:

50% off Tools
50% off Recliners
50% off Patio Furniture and Accessories
40% off Appliances
40% off Clothing for Her, Him and Kids
40% off Footwear
20% off Fitness Equipment and Accessories

So pop some popcorn and sip on some hot cocoa and get your holiday shopping done, stress-free here.

And in the meantime, you can SHOP my favorite holiday gift choices from the Sears Wish Book below:

Shop my favorites, here.