Wednesday, March 31, 2010

STYLECAREERS presents Fashion Career Fair NYC

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE SPRING 2010 FASHION CAREER FAIRS IS NOW OPEN!!!

StyleCareers.com will be hosting the season's premier, fashion-industry
recruiting event in New York at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea on

Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 2pm to 7pm.

To PRE-REGISTER for the New York FashionCareerFair, log-in to your StyleCareers.com profile, click the "View/Update My Information" link near the top of the page and check the box next to: "New York, April 29, 2010"

Sorry, entry and store-level candidates will not be able to attend this event; all resumes will be screened. Follow this link to view our admission policies: http://www.stylecareers.com/fcf.asp


PERMANENT and FREELANCE POSITIONS in Apparel, Footwear, Accessories,
Textiles, Home Fashions and Corporate Retail include (but are not limited to):

Designers, Pattern Makers, Brand Managers, Technical Designers, Line Builders, CAD Designers, Graphic Designers, Textile Colorists, Buyers, Print/Surface Designers, PDM Specialists, Merchandisers, Textile Designers, Sourcing, Planners, Allocators, Product Managers, Quality
Auditors, Stylists, Production, Manufacturing, Corporate Visuals, Account Execs, Etc...

WHY PRE-REGISTER?

Pre-registered candidates DO NOT have to wait in the general admission line. You will save on average of 45 minutes to an hour of waiting time!

Pre-registered candidates DO NOT have to fill-out forms the day of the fair.

Pre-registered candidates can apply to jobs prior to the career fair.

Pre-registered candidates will receive career fair information (floor map, exhibitor needs, promotions, etc...) PRIOR to the event.

EXHIBITORS:

The growing list of exhibitors at the New York Career Fair includes:

ALFRED DUNNER INC

DISNEY STORE USA, LLC

JCPENNEY, Inc
Decree
olsenboye
she said
I Heart Ronson
a.n.a
American Living
J.Ferrar

KOHL'S
Simply Vera Vera Wang
LC Lauren Conrad
Apt 9
Sonoma
Croft & Barrow
Elle
Mudd
Jumping Beans
Candies

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
Levi's
Dockers
Signature by Levi Strauss

POLO RALPH LAUREN

SOLOMON PAGE GROUP

TALBOTS

TARGET

VF CONTEMPORARY
7 For All Mankind
John Varvatos
Ella Moss
Splendid

VF SPORTSWEAR
Nautica
Kipling

NEW YORK FASHION CAREER FAIR

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 2 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Metropolitan Pavilion (Chelsea)
Tickets: $10 at the door (cash only).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to have a 4 year fashion specific degree and 2 years wholesale fashion industry experience.
- OR - a 2 year degree and 4 years wholesale fashion industry experience.
- OR - no degree and 6 years wholesale fashion industry work experience.

Sorry, store-level retail and internships do not qualify as industry experience. Only candidates with corporate and district/regional level experience need attend.

All resumes will be screened. No exceptions.

FGI presents Survival of the fittest...What price Beauty?


The Fashion Group International presents...

Survival of the Fittest...What price Beauty?
Hear winning strategies and real time industry
intelligence on the business of beauty


THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010
NY Hilton, Trianon Ballroom
1335 Avenue of the Americas
11:15am Reception
12noon - 2:00pm Luncheon & Presentation

Visit link below to purchase tickets online

http://fgi.org/store/page2.html

Visit fgi.org to download the reservation form


OVERVIEW
Buying lip gloss from a cell phone...
Buying eye cream at the click of a mouse...
Buying body lotion from a vending machine...

A tough marketplace that is in a state of flux...
An industry reinventing itself...

What will it take to lure the beauty but
value conscious consumer back to the counter?

MODERATOR
Karen Young,
CEO, The Young Group

TREND ANALYST
Alisa Beyer,
The Brenchmarking Group

PANELISTS
Thia Breen
President, North America, Estee Lauder Companies
Allen Burke
Director of Beauty Merchandising, QVC
Maureen Kelly
Creator & CEO, Tarte

more to come...

Sponsors Include:
Estee Lauder
SHAPE
Fusion Brands Inc.
P&G Beauty&Grooming

www.fgi.org for more information on event!


Tuesday, March 30, 2010

CRAVE presents NYC Networking Party!

CRAVE NYC Buzz Party

WHAT: Learn why you'll want to get involved with CRAVE NYC, and meet some of the most creative, interesting, and gutsy proprietresses throughout NYC!
WHEN: Tuesday, April 6th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
WHERE: Jodi Arnold, 56 University Place, NYC

CRAVE NYC has arrived in the Big Apple, so come see what all the buzz is about!

Connect and celebrate with us as we bring together and showcase exceptional New York-area entreprenesses doing cool things - and learn why you'll want to get involved!

Grab your favorite gal pals and fellow female entrepreneurs and join us on Tuesday, April 6th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Jodi Arnold - where we'll be serving up fantastic discounts on her fabulous designs along with complimentary wine and scrumptious sweets from Erica's Rugelach.

Sign up in advance for guaranteed admission.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

This event is sponsored by Urban Signals.


RSVP Link:

http://thecravecompany.com/nyc/events/buzz-jodi-arnold/

CASTING: Spending Addiction (ASAP)

Casting-Looking 4 women & men w/ spending addiction (Greater NY/NJ Conn)

New Cable Network Series
CASTING IMMEDIATELY

This groundbreaking new
series is looking for women & men (25-45yrs old) that acknowledge they have a spending/shopping addiction!
This new series will cast a light on a serious and growing problem in America-
SHOPPING & SPENDING ADDICTION -
YOU CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS ANY LONGER

In a country with more than $600 billion dollars in credit card debt, as many as 27 million Americans suffer from a compulsive shopping problem! A spending problem can be as destructive as the worst gambling addiction, AND can be even harder to break. For those that suffer with this issue, it is not only destructive to EVERY aspect of their lives but also wreaks havoc and turmoil on their friends and family.

If you are willing to share your story and are selected for the show, we will get you FREE help from experienced professionals!

• Has your spending habit affected family and/or friends?
• Are you drowning in debt?
• Have you been hiding your purchases from family/ significant others?
• Are you dodging credit card companies?
• Have you lied about where things came from or where $ went?
• Do you lie about how much you’ve spent?
• Do you have a problem saying “NO” to the items you want to purchase?
• Do you hide finances or constantly juggle bills after shopping?
• Has your obsessive spending affected your relationships with family and friends?
• Have you purchased anything with money allocated for a more important purpose?

IF you answered “yes” to many of these questions,
This show could be helpful to you!

To be considered, contact us immediately:
Email: spendingaddiction@gmail.com or Twinsworld1@aol.com
Please put “Shopping” in the subject title
Include your name, where you live, age, occupation, contact info, as much detailed information about your spending problems, where it began, how it has affected your life (give details) & why you think you would be appropriate for the series. Also include your marital status, children or no children and whether you live in a house or apartment.


Please note, for this series we are looking for:
Women/ men (and their families & friends) who are willing to share their story and the impact obsessive spending has had on their lives.
Women and men who are open and willing to work with our medical professionals to try and get better.
( those chosen for the show will be given free services and each case will be considered on an individual basis and treatment will be given to fit individual needs)

CASTING: Real Offices & Real Businesses (ASAP)

NOW CASTING -REAL OFFICES & REAL BUSINESSES for a FUN New TV Series!

Reveille, the production company behind The Biggest Loser and The Office, are now casting REAL OFFICES & REAL BUSINESSES FOR A FUN NEW SERIES!


Looking for open minded offices & businesses that want FREE EXPERT ADVICE to solve interpersonal issues & simultaneously help their business reach its full potential while shedding their inhibitions!
MUST HAVE a FUN ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR! (Characters Welcome)
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 EMPLOYEES! The more employees the merrier!
This new show is looking for characters who are OPEN TO NEW IDEAS & DEFINITELY THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!

IS YOUR COMPANY FEELING THE WRATH OF THE RECESSION AND IT NEEDS A PR BOOST?
Would you like to improve office relations?
If you & your office pals think you could bare all to increase company morale & increase productivity, we want to hear from you! Is your office ready for the team building challenge of the century?
If so, this show may be for you!


ANY & ALL TYPES OF BUSINESSES & OFFICES WELCOME:
Corporate offices, Family owned businesses, Financial Companies, Marketing & PR companies, Fashion companies, Hospitality businesses, Call Centers, Health Businesses, Sales businesses, Tattoo shops, Art Studios, Warehouses, Manufacturing Plants,etc...

Whether you have a cubicle style setting or very non typical office setting...we want you!
Here are some examples of the type of issues you may need help with: Maybe your staff has small interpersonal issues or need to communicate with one another more effectively? Do you have motivational problems preventing you from increasing business potential? Do you have team work issues?
Lack of Organizational skills? TOO many big personalities? Character conflicts?
Office politics? or Miscommunications? Do you need a boost in team morale?
A family owned business or a small company with lots of chaos, light disagreements, etc?
If any of these sounds likes your office, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

TELL US YOUR STORY!
==========
WE ARE CASTING IMMEDIATELY!
If your company possibly needs a fresh pair of eyes to boost morale & you would just not mind some great PR for your business....

PLEASE Email:

castingoffices@gmail.com or Billywonka@aol.com
Please Put : "The OFFICE" in subject title
Include your personal name, business name, type of business, location of business,
number of employees, contact info, and a detailed description of your situation
and we will get right back to you!
IF YOU HAVE CHARACTERS THAT WORK WITH YOU, LET US KNOW

Monday, March 29, 2010

Event Recap: Women on the Move

EVENT RECAP - Women on the Move - Times Square Arts Center - NYC - March 28th

Event dedicated to educating, empowering, and providing insightful info on how to launch a successful career in the Entertainment industry! Women in the Entertainment industry came out to speak on how to successfully break into the industry and overcome common obstacles.

FAB was on the scene to capture every juicy detail! Check out the event pics!

Event Pics

I am . . . a WOMAN on the move!

Event held at Times Square Arts Center

Moderated by Dee Vazquez: FUSE TV Host, Radio Personality for HOT 97/Sirius XM Radio

Panelists include: Cherry Martinez (On-Air Personality Power 105.1), Mariel Concepcion (Editor, Billboard.com), K.FOXX (On-Air Personality, Hot 97.1), Karina Pasian (Grammy Nominated Island Def Recording Artist), Emerald-Angel Young (Actress, feat. in Law Abiding Citizen)

Power 105's Cherry Martinez talks radio!

K FOXX from Hot 97 chimes in!

Mariel Concepcion from Billboard.com talks journalism.

Industry talk.

Lights. Camera. Action.

Media & Entertainment.

FABulous earrings by model/founder/designer Laure Luxe (laureluxe.com)


Women on the Move (founder of Wome on the Move, Amber Ravenel - far right)
Making dreams come true!

WE ARE WOMEN ON THE MOVE!

The event was an awesome opportunity to gain a candid view of everyone's success stories and struggles!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

ESSENCE & Johnson's Baby Oil present "What's Your Beauty Secret?"

EVENT RECAP - ESSENCE & Johnson's Baby Oil presents "What's Your Beauty Secret?" - March 28th - W Hotel - NYC

Get beauty tips from ESSENCE BEAUTY EDITOR Mikki Taylor & the BIGGEST names in beauty!

The event was an awesome opportunity to network, pamper yourself & learn the do's and don'ts to a great beauty regimen. FAB was on the scene to capture every detail. Check out the event pics!

Event Pics
Align Center

ESSENCE & Johnson's Baby Oil presents "What's Your Beauty Secret?"

J.Styles pictured with Celebrity Makeup Artist & Author Sam Fine (panelist)

J.Styles pictured with ESSENCE'S Beauty Director & Cover Editor Mikki Taylor (moderator)

Actress, Author, Designer & Cast Member of The Real Housewives of ATL Lisa Wu-Hartwell (panelist)

Rosamarie Ingleton, MD., PC Dermatologist (panelist)

J.Styles pictured with Johnson's Consultant & Celebrity Makeup Artist Tia Dantzler (panelist)

Sam Fine KNOWS Beauty!

FAB on the scene!

The DJ set the tone for the event!

I LOVE BEAUTY!

I get a complimentary massage. I have to be FAB!

I love ESSENCE!

FAB ladies on the scene!

Shayna D gets pampered!

Making connections!

Complimentary manicures!

Beautiful hands!

Lade Fadoju pictured with Celebrity Makeup Artist & Author Sam Fine

"Will you do my makeup for my wedding?"

"I LOVE your work!"

Complimentary Luncheon

Panel discussion begins.

VIP.

Dessert.

Raffle Prize sponsored by Johnson's Baby Oil

My table neighbor Francis won the raffle

Lisa Wu Hartwell looking FABulous!

FAB on the scene!

Lade Fadoju pictured with Actress/Designer/Author Lisa Wu Hartwell

Just us girls!

Good 'ol gift bag! I live for these!


A special thank you to ESSENCE & Johnson's Baby Oil for hosting such an amazing event and for highlighting beauty tips to make every woman look & feel beautiful!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Mediabistro Circus presents Visionaries & Provacteurs

Program

Visionaries and Provocateurs: Women in Media + Technology


8:15 am Registration opens
9:00 am Welcome Remarks
9:15 - 9:45am Embracing Risk

Elle has been one of the few print magazine brands successfully holding their own in a very tough environment. How have they done it? Elle Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Carol Smith, joins us to talk about taking risks, finding new customer touchpoints in uncharted territories, and why putting the reader first is key to their success.


CAROL SMITH
SVP/chief brand officer
Elle
9:45 - 10:15 am

Taking a Fresh Approach

Susan is no stranger to media, including print and television, and now she runs one of the hottest ecommerce sites around. At Circus, she’ll talk about her fresh approach to the world of online retail, and how thinking differently about what is possible online can make all the difference.


SUSAN LYNE
CEO
Gilt Groupe
10:15 - 10:45 am A Conversation About Social Media

Writer, cultural critic, and SVP for the Advertising Research Foundation, Lynne leads a discussion about the opportunities and challenges social media presents us, how it's changed how we interact with one another, and the impact on marketing, advertising, and media.


Alice McKown
LYNNE D JOHNSON
SVP, Social Media
Advertising Research Foundation
ALICE McKOWN
Executive director marketing
Conde Nast Digital
11:00 - 11:30 am Break
11:30 - 12:00 pm The Voice of An Icon

"Feel Like a Woman, Wear A Dress", was the simple directive from Diane Von Furstenberg in a 1972 advertisement for her wrap dress. The dress, and the brand, became a fashion icon, and she became one of the most marketable designers. Meredith Fisher, Editorial Brand Director for DVF, is charged with carrying this iconic brand into the next century, by developing a consistent voice for the company across platforms. Find out how she's doing it, and how you can apply lessons learned to your own business or projects.


MEREDITH FISHER
Editorial brand director
DVF
12:00 - 12:30 pm Online Communities and the Content Experience

As Editor in Chief of Yahoo! Shine, Brandon Holley focuses on building community into content and keeping her audience engaged. At Circus, she'll talk about leading this online community for women, what it means to advertisers, and the audience.


BRANDON HOLLEY
Editor in Chief
Yahoo! Shine
1:45 - 2:15 pm The Next Age of Broadcasting

SVP New Media and Digital Strategy at Bravo, Lisa Hsia joins MB Circus to talk about expanding Bravo's media presence across platforms, the changing broadcast & cable industries, and how the network will continue to develop as content and audiences continue to move online.

LISA HSIA
LISA HSIA
SVP New Media and Digital Strategy
Bravo Digital Media
2:15 - 2:45 pm Bring Your Stories to Life

Eileen Gittins, founder/CEO of Blurb, on the passion that drove her to start Blurb, and thoughts on the impact that self publishing can have on content and the publishing industry as a whole.

JERRY ROCHA
EILEEN GITTINS
founder/CEO
Blurb
2:45 - 3:15 pm Lessons From a Publisher

SVP and associate publisher Debbie Stier evangelizes digital trends at HarperCollins and joins us to talk about how it's changing the way we communicate, and how it all applies to book publishing.

DEBBIE STIER
DEBBIE STEIR
SVP and associate publisher
HarperCollins
3:30 - 3:45 pm Break
3:45 - 4:15 pm Janet Balis, EVP of Sales and Marketing, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
JANET BALIS
JANET BALIS
EVP of Sales and Marketing
Martha Stewart
4:15 - 5:00 pm

Session details to be announced.

5:00 pm Cocktail Reception (cash bar)

To register visit www.mediabistro.com/circus OR call 212 547 7888

WHEN:
May 20, 2010

WHERE:
92YTRIBECA
200 Hudson Street
(at Canal Street)
New York, NY 10013