CANDY WASHINGTON

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

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How to Live a Champagne Lifestyle on a Boxed-Wine Budget 
by Candy Washington 

Love living in LA but hate how deflated your wallet feels once the bubbly from your Frosé fizzles out? 

Here are some great hacks for living your best life without breaking the bank. 

Get Out For Girls’ Night 

Let’s start with one for the ladies. Want to have a V.I.P. night at the club with bottle service and beautiful people—on someone else’s tab? The Girls Night Out Meetup group is your ticket! Drink, dance, and take selfies with celebs for free. The group is for women who want to make friends, have fun and party in style. There's no fee to join and you receive invites for fun nights out at exclusive L.A. nightclubs. 

Free Classics at The Hollywood Bowl One of L.A.'s best kept secrets is that its most iconic destination, The Hollywood Bowl, opens its doors to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the summer rehearsal sessions of the Philharmonic—at no cost. Even the parking is free, which is virtually unheard of in L.A. Get there early and grab your seat—doors open at 9:30am. Also, if you have a group of 10 or more, you can book a free tour of the Hollywood Bowl Museum. 

Hang With the Gettys 

Invite your friends over to binge-watch Trust, FX's smash hit mini-series set in 1973 that recounts the abduction of John Paul Getty III, then-heir to Getty Oil, then head over to the real-life Getty Center to take in the J. Paul Getty Life and Legacy Installation. According to the Getty: “The installation includes three objects collected personally by Mr. Getty and a digital interactive experience in the form of touch screens that visitors can explore to learn about Getty's art collection, his personal life, business dealings, and establishment of the Trust and the Museum.” The best part is that you don't have to an heir to a rich estate to attend because the tickets are free until August 1. 

Eat, Drink and Play at Grand Central Market 

Get your group together or head out on a solo mission and eat, drink, and play your way through theGrand Central Market in historic Downtown Los Angeles. On Thursday it's free game night and food prices may vary, but there's no entry fee. 

Take a Hike at Runyon Canyon. Grab a group of your people and gear up for a celeb-spotting workout. Runyon Canyon is free and open to the public and you're pretty much guaranteed to spot one of your favorite celebrities or reality stars walking their dog up one of the trails. But bring plenty of water because the only thing hotter than the celebs is the blazing L.A. sun. 

Relive Spring Break at Cabo Cantina 

With all drinks at 2 for 1 prices from 4-8pm every day, how could you not relive your glory days atCabo Cantina? Taco Tuesdays, which features all you can eat tacos for a mere $7, is a surefire way to get the gang together and create lasting memories over extra gauc and margs. Did I mention that bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys start at just $12 on Saturday and Sundays until 3:00pm? 

Go Wine Tasting at Silver Lake Wine 

Love wine but don’t have the time or money for a long weekend in Napa? Instead of pairing your credit card with a big bill, pair it with a minimal fee of $15 to taste three reds and three whites, paired with Cookbook bread and farmhouse butters at Silver Lake Wine. Featured bottles will be available to take home at a discounted price. Bonus: grab some yummy Guerilla Tacos from their food truck after.

Spend an Evening at the Drive-In 

There's nothing more romantic than hanging out old-school style and catching a movie at the drive-in. For just $19 bucks you can watch classics and new releases at the Street Food Cinema. Your ticket also gives you access to an array of yummy food trucks and you can pick-up a few beverages to enjoy as well. Discount packages are available and what makes the carefully curated experience really worth it is the musical acts that also perform—from noted stars of rock to smaller local bands. 

Break Up With Your Bank 

When was the last time you sat down with your bank for a heart-to-heart? If it’s been a while, you might need to talk about those monthly checking fees, foreign transaction fees and barbaric overdraft fees. Especially when you’re a young thing pursuing the dream, the last thing you need is a bank that profits when your coffers are low. Instead, check out a local credit union or a digital banking startup like Varo Money that doesn’t charge any fees (overdraft included!) and has tools in place to help users save.

Sidebuy Influencer Feature x Candy Washington

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Hi lovelies,

I wanted to thank Sidebuy for a lovely feature on my journey as an influencer, blogger, and actress. You guys can enjoy the full feature here, and below. 

At Sidebuy, we are always on the lookout to discover inspiring content creators and influencers who are openly and authentically sharing their unique voices. Today, we are putting the spotlight on a truly inspirational influencer, blogger and actress Candy Washington who is discussing her experience as an influencer and sharing some tips for those who are starting out.

Sidebuy: Please share a little bit about yourself and your blog:

Candy: “I’m Candy Washington, an actress, fashion and lifestyle influencer, writer, and on-camera host for Disney Style. My blog is Actress with Style, a digital destination for all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment geared toward the active millennial.”

Sidebuy: What prompted you to become an influencer?

Candy: “I always knew that I wanted to do something creative and something that would give me a platform to help others. Being an influencer is the best of both worlds. I’m able to work with amazing brands, share my experience with my audience, and inspire others to live happier and more fulfilled lives. For me, it’s the perfect way to be a creative professional.”

Sidebuy: If you can name one of the biggest challenges of being an influencer what would it be?

Candy: “Creating residual and sustainable income. Depending on what stage you’re at as an influencer, it can be a lot of chasing projects and campaigns. But to truly be a professional in the field, you have to find a way to generate income that goes beyond one-off paychecks.”

Check out our 5 Etiquette Rules every influencer must be aware of!

Sidebuy: If you can name one of the biggest rewards of being an influencer what would it be?

Candy: “Sharing my voice, ideas, and experiences with others. It’s the most rewarding thing when someone messages me that my content inspired them to start their own business, try a new look, or it just made them smile that day. Truly connecting with others makes it all worth it.”

Sidebuy: If you can share one tip to those who are starting out as influencers, what would it be?

Candy: “Know your worth. Whether you have 2 followers or 2 million, your voice, your perspective, and your reach are valuable. Also, try to silence the negative thoughts in your mind that don’t serve you or your dream. The biggest obstacle that we have is to get over is self-doubt.”

Also check out How much to charge for Sponsored content?

Sidebuy: Can you describe one of the best collaborations you had with a brand? How did it look like

Candy: “I loved working with Pretty Little Thing on a campaign with their collaboration with Olivia Culpo. I got to style her pieces my own way and then share them on my blog and social media channels. They also dressed me for an event they had while launching their collaboration with Kourtney Kardashian. Another dream collaboration I did was with Mercedes-Benz and we created mini-videos highlighting our favourite things about living in Los Angeles.”

Need more tips on how to reach out to brands and stand out? Check out our post on this topic http://snip.ly/19x0khere.

Sidebuy: Where do you think is the future of influencer marketing is going for both influencers and for brands?

Candy: “I think it’s going toward more video content, and Instagram Stories will be really important as a way to work with brands. For brands, I think they will start to hire influencers as consultants on the business side as well. As long as we have social media, influencer marketing is here to stay, but I think influencers will start to get savvier about their strategies and create their own brands to promote.”

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