[MY] Year in Review: A Fabulous 2014

The Dream Cars exhibit at the High Museum of Art. Interview with High's curator, click HERE.

My favorite RHOA Cynthia Bailey and I sat down for a long, very "real" conversation. Click HERE to watch!

Loved meeting Candy Spelling. Interviewed her for fashionadoTV at Estate in Buckhead. She told me stories about old Hollywood, the writing of her book Candy At Last and shared her feelings about Tori Spelling. Watch Interview.

With Kendra Scott at the grand opening of her location in Buckhead. Click HERE for interview.

I had a fun fashion year at CBS 46's Better Mornings show talking up Red Carpet fashion.

Getting ready to chat about the 7th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk with Stacey Weiss. CBS 46 

Doggies on the Catwalk! Model and host of Atlanta & Company / 11 Alive, Christine Pullara has a triumphant runway moment with an adorable puppy! Watch highlights video HERE!

Photo shoot. Wearing Cole Haan, H&M, Etro, Dolce & Gabbana. Photographer: Tomas Espinoza.

Suits & Motorcycles photo shoot with Tomas Espinoza. Wearing Banana Republic.

It's all about eco-friendly designer shoes at Julie Bee's. Watch interview with designer/founder Julie Brown, HERE.

Co-hosted grand opening of William Wren boutique. Recap & Photos.

This one goes beyond any highlight. It was everything. After more than 40 years apart I reunited with father in Cuba. AND shot a documentary about it titled Finding Dad: "Mira... tu Papa" Watch Trailer.

An amazing evening at the premiere of Finding Dad: "Mira... tu Papa" at the Georgia Latino Film Festival.

I was thrilled to be a guest several times in 2014 at the Chloe Show with host Chloe Taylor Brown.

I was a guest on Atlanta & Company a handful of times in 2014. Always a fun time.

With my family at the premiere of Finding Dad: "Mira... tu Papa."

At one of my favorite annual events, Jeffrey Fashion Cares. In this photo, Jeffrey Kalinsky shares with me the runway looks he's most excited about. For coverage and Jeffrey interview click HERE.

I hosted a private shopping night at Helmut Lang. Incredible. Click for Recap/Photo gallery.

2014 was a background year for me. Yup, I was a featured extra on Fast & Furious 7, Divergent: Insurgent and Triple 9. LONG hours, LOW pay but loads of fun!

3 nonstop thumping days of TomorrowWorld! Watch Video. Subscribe to fashionadoTV.

In December I teamed up with the talents of Tomas Espinoza and Kimberly Lacy to form Loft 906. Look out for lifestyle, fashion and cooking video features in 2015! Subscribe to Loft 906.

What an amazing, wonderful and fabulous year 2014 has been. The only thing better may be what 2015 has to offer... big plans ahead! Thank YOU for being a part of this ride with me and for your love, loyalty and support. Enjoy the photo gallery which highlights the past twelve months. Happy New Year. XO

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Candy Spelling: Candy At Last Interview

E. Vincent Martinez and Candy Spelling

In May, I had the pleasure of sitting with Candy Spelling at Estate in Buckhead to chat about her new best selling book Candy At Last. She had been doing all the Atlanta media for nearly 24 hours and by the time we met, she was exhausted. But Candy is professional and all class so she hung in there while we discussed her incredible life with Aaron Spelling and her relationship with Tori. We also spoke about her Hollywood movie star encounters - such fabulous stories - and what life is like now that she's all grown up and on her own! Get your copy of Candy At Last here. You'll love it as much as I did!!!

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Behind-the-Scenes with Candy Spelling at Estate

E. Vincent Martinez & Candy Spelling

I couldn't imagine a better location to interview Candy Spelling than at Estate. And after interviewing at so many TV news stations, she couldn't agree more. Candy Spelling and her bestie Alicia walked into Estate and felt at home. [So a big loving shout out to my friend Tony Conway and A Legendary Event for the love and the space!] Candy and her friend were relaxed, comfortable and enjoyed the Mitchell Gold furnishings, style and decor. They were especially impressed to learn that Bill Lowe Gallery changes the artwork out every season, which keeps the "feel" of Estate fresh.

So what else happened on and off camera?? 

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This was pre-interview. Demi Styles snapped the photo. I was trying to contain my excitement by distracting myself on Twitter. Candy was in the dressing room with Nyssa Green of the Green Room Agency getting her hair and makeup ready.

Cameraman Gil Guillama was getting us ready.

"Candy, may I get a sound check please," he said. Funny thing was that while we had the interior of Estate to ourselves, the landscapers reigned outdoors. Guess what, the loudest John Deere was mowing away right outside our window! Not to worry, Amy, Estates super fab manager took care of that! "Quiet on set. Action!"

I began the interview by letting Candy know just how much I enjoyed her book, Candy At Last. I read it in only three days! I was enthralled by her stories about her adventures with Hollywood celebrities. The greats! We spoke briefly about her daughter, Tori Spelling… "Everyone wants to ask me about Tori," she pointed out before the interview, so I decided to respect Candy's privacy and not dwell or pry. Just a mention. Besides, after thirty-eight incredible years of marriage with the legendary Aaron Spelling, Candy had so many other fascinating things to talk about. So we did.

And finally. I had to. I just had to... I whipped out a Sharpie and with a smile handed it to Candy... the inscription reads: "Vincent - Thanks for being so sweet! Warmest Regards." Signed Candy Spelling. Yup, no longer just Aaron's wife or Tori's mom. [It's] Candy At Last.

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CANDY!

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I grew up on shows like Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat, Dynasty and 90210. My top 10 television shows are probably all Aaron Spelling productions so you can imagine my excitement knowing that I get to meet Candy Spelling this week! She's in Atlanta promoting her new, best selling book titled Candy At Last. I'll be interviewing Candy for fashionadoTV and I can't wait. We have lots to talk about. I read her book in a matter of days. With stories about Dean Martin, Liz Taylor and her own daughter, Tori, I just couldn't put the book down.

[You too can meet Candy!] She'll be reading an excerpt from Candy at Last and signing books at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta - MJCCA on May 7th at 7 pm (5342 Tilly Mill Rd.) and again on May 8th at 7 pm at the Barnes & Noble at 2900 Peachtree Rd. NE.

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