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Candace Leigh

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| Founder| Lifestyle Journalist| Fashion Obsessed
All things creative & vibey…
and doing it in My city, My way!😝
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Local Fashionista @districtofcandace gives her perspective on the DMV art and fashion culture, We have so much talent here and a lot of people move away to get discovered and becoming that space for our future artist in our own backyard 🙏🏿 Make sure if you an artist entrepreneur, Clothing Brand Designer you must follow and tap in with her about her creative space called @thelily_dc space creative space! Be sure to look out for the video on our YouTube @dmvwholesaledept #interviews #embroidery #dtf #fyp #dmvwholesale by @districtofcandace
Happy Birthday to meeee!!! 💃🏾😝🍾 . Blessed. Grateful. Excited for what’s next. Appreciative of the lessons, trials, challenges. Ready for more life, love, health, fruitful friendships, growing community, and continuing to be brave enough to do it MY way!! . Thank you for the bday love, well wishes, the support, and for joining in the pre-celebrations! . Off to continue enjoying this beautiful weather! I’ll just go ahead and take that as a sign to keep shining! . ✌🏾+ 🫶🏽, yall! Happy Tuesday! by @districtofcandace
Let’s Talk About being in the right Rooms at the Right time with the Right people! @dmvcreativechats Not only sparks the conversation of how we can build a better art community but it gives platforms to the Movers and shakers in The DMV that truly got that never give up spirit and attitude to persevere thru anything! Being a business owner isn’t a easy job and a lot of times people want to speed pass the hard work and already be successful but How would your story build your legacy with out those struggles and hurdles you had to overcome! Don’t let Change be your fear to why you’re not growing to your full potential! Thank you @districtofcandace for hosting us at her Beautiful space @thelily_dc @alexandergolobart For Creating a wonderful platform to give the voice of the people a moment to come together and connect the right dots with the right people. S/O to @unskryptedtv and founder @folasade.unskrypted and @judahusedtomakebeats for their experience and insight to being The entrepreneurs with drive to never stop learning and pursuing their vision for the DMV and Beyond 🙌🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿 Can’t wait to see how we all pass the potatoes Don’t Trip 🫡💯🙌🏿 Please come by and visit my space @dmvwholesaledept anytime you wanna create and be inspired to make a push on the world Fashionably 😉 #dmvcreatives #dmv #washintongdc #fyp #dmvcreativeschat by @districtofcandace
Another one for the books! Talking about how to make it work as a creative in the DMV, the impact of person to person connections and mentorship in the arts, and answering a community need when you see one. What an incredible night and conversation at @thelily_dc for our October DMV Creative Chat! As Riz said “you need to pass the potatoes” - sharing the bounty all around. BIG thank you to the panelists @judahusedtomakebeats @folasade.unskrypted @rizthagreat (you were missed @e.laniese ! ) and our generous host @districtofcandace And thank you to our partners @alexandergolobart @swbid @artspgparks Stay tuned for our next event on November 18th in Prince George’s County! #DMVcreativechats #dmvarts #dcart #thelilydc by @districtofcandace
Join us this week at The Lily! All event specific info is linked in our bio! We can’t wait to see you at The Haus! 😝 by @districtofcandace
I think it’s fair to say the whole season is fair game! 😝♏️😬🤷🏽‍♀️ . . . . Uhhhh get into these new 🔥🔥🔥frames from @framedbylo in the Amber colorway. Will be living in these… cause duh!! . Dress is @somethingbysonjia— truly one of my fave brands! . Carry… need I say?!— you know it’s @worthwhile.baggage! . . 📸: @filmmatic_frames by @districtofcandace
The #ootn is giving this @e.laniese trench as the outerwear anddd the outfit! The perfect mix of use your imagination meets what you see is what you get! @worthwhile.baggage per usual for the carry! Dassit… Let the Scorpio games begin!! 😝 . Time to bday: T- 10 days by @districtofcandace
The One Lane Ahead Exhibition has been the perfect backdrop for some awesome programming! It has been the anchor for so many fruitful gatherings of people, brands, and communities! . Join us as we celebrate all the ways it has brought so much joy, light, love, and great energy to the Haus, including all that have had a chance to view it! . Haven’t had your chance? Join us November 1st from 3pm- 7:30pm to be a part of it before it’s gone! Artist Talk: 3pm - 4pm (Moderated by @art4theblackmarket_ ) Closing Party: 4:30pm - 7:30pm (w/ Sounds by @djloislane) Delicious Bites by @moelle.eats . Alsooooo it’s officially ♏️ Seasonnnn 😝!! Come celebrate with me and @art4theblackmarket_ ! . We can’t wait to see you at The Haus! RSVP 🔗 in bio! by @districtofcandace
Lens to Lens: September by @districtofcandace
We’re going out the same way we came in— an evening filled with art, joy, fellowship, and comraderie! . Join us as we celebrate the close of the One Lane Ahead exhibition featuring @brit.just.paints + @_marks_a.r.t. . Come hear the stories, experiences, and inspiration behind the pieces with an Artist Talk moderated by @art4theblackmarket_, followed by a closing party with curated sounds by @djloislane! . It’s also low key a birthday party for @art4theblackmarket_ and @districtofcandace because Scorpio season will be in full effect! . If you missed the opening… you’ll want to be in the Haus for the closing! . 📍The Lily DC | 3120 13th St NW 📆 November 1st 🎙️Artist Talk: 3:15pm - 4pm 💃🏾 Closing Celebration/ Party: 4pm - 7pm 🎟️: RSVP 🔗 in Bio . See you on the 1st😝 by @districtofcandace
One Lane Ahead is still on view at The Lily! . Don’t miss your chance to see the works from @_marks_a.r.t + @brit.just.paints up close and in person! . Wondering when’s your next chance?! Come on to the Haus Saturday, October 17th for our Open House co-working + networking series with a super special HU Homecoming Edition of @messiahandfriends_officialpage x @sipblackandrelax! . Come enjoy art, coffee, music, and that feel good homecoming energy at The Lily! . Alsooo all works are for sale. Email us for inquiries on pricing and availability! by @districtofcandace
We’re easing into October, but we’re still reminiscing on our close to September with the second installment of the @rchartistsalon curated by @audrajlee_ , featuring @malik.dope! . Malik drummed up an incredible experience that led with sound and echoed with heart. Stay tuned for what’s next! . We’ve got lots in store for October! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know. . We can’t wait to see you at the Haus! 😝 by @districtofcandace

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