:30 Homework

Go through your emails, phone book and planner and think about all of the people that you have NOT touched base within 3 months or more. Send them an email asap and set up a lunch or drinks and get back in touch. It is very important to maintain your relationships and continue to stay in touch. Make the first move! Get set. Go!

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Register for HBA

NEW DATES: JUNE 28–30, 2011
HBA GLOBAL EXPO &
CONFERENCE
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th St.

Stick with us. HBA Global is now taking place June 28–30, 2011.

HBA Global Expo & Conference provides manufacturers of cosmetics and personal-care products the resources, techniques and skills that will assist them in their day-to-day jobs, including:

• New trends from experts such as Mintel, Pantone, The Doneger Group and Eve Pearl.

• Top suppliers that will provide solutions and new products in packaging, raw materials and ingredients, private label, contract manufacturing and finished products, including color cosmetics and brushes.

• Five educational tracks focused on marketing, technical, skin care, global distribution and green practices.

• This year's highly anticipated keynote address and Positively Beautiful Award recipient.

Register now and save! Use priority code newyork and receive a complimentary three-day exhibit hall pass plus 15% off the HBA Conference.

To RSVP:
HBAEXPO.COM

My thoughts on the OPRAH finale . . .

On Wednesday, May 25th, The Oprah Show ended. As in the FINALE show! How could this happen? In my mind, watching Oprah is like watching The News. You never consider that the talk show could end or that you'd never be able to watch The Oprah Show at 4 o'clock again. During the finale, she talked to us, her viewers, for the entire show. In her own words, it was "her love letter" to us. No gimmicks. No interviews. No surprises. No gifts. Just Oprah . . . in her purest form, talking! The gems of wisdom that she shared was magical. It rang loud and clear in my ear, in my heart, in mind. I guess she seems to have that effect on the entire world it seems. Literally. The thing I love most about Oprah, besides her generosity, work ethic and wisdom, is that she lives a conscious life. What do I mean by this? Oprah is very aware of who she is and her purpose and everything she does is aligned with that purpose. Of course her success was an evolution, but at the core of who she is, her goal and mission has never wavered. She doesn't take credit for her smarts, success, wit or charm, she is fully aware that she is merely an instrument for the work that God has put her on this earth to do. When you have that type of clarity in your heart and mind, your mission in life speaks to you more directly. Oprah calls your life's calling a "whisper". She is convinced that your life's mission whispers in your ear, something like a slight nudge. If you don't listen, it gets louder and louder and louder, finally hitting you in the head like a "ton of bricks". Your life's mission is not always aligned with your profession and you won't always get paid for it. The difference you make in the world could be the fact that you're a great listener in your circle of friends or that you have a giving heart. Her entire message was so poinant. In all, I walked away with a stronger sense of self and even more excited about being God's instrument. I ask that He provide us with the courage to live out His plan for our lives. That He grant us patience and perseverance during our times of struggle. And that He bless us with the knowledge necessary to reach our fullest potential. Thank you Oprah, for once again, helping us to recognize the greatness in ourselves. You are truly one-of-a-kind!

One of your biggest fans,

Jessica

CEW presents Women in Beauty Series (with JANE LAUDER)

Women in Beauty Series - New York
A Conversation with Jane Lauder.

Learn how this dynamic young leader has been making her mark at Ojon and Origins.

Hear how she is navigating the ever-shifting landscape of sustainability as she expands the global footprint and reach of these two brands.

Jane Lauder Global President/General Manager, Origins and Ojon

Chosen for her innovative marketing sense, strong management skills and proven talent as a business leader, Jane Lauder was named Global President/General Manager of the Origins and Ojon brands July 2010. Ms. Lauder brings with her a vast knowledge and highly successful track record from previous positions held at The Estée Lauder Companies, which she joined in 1996.“Origins is a brand I’ve admired since it debuted in 1990 as the first prestige beauty brand to combine the best of science and nature,” Ms. Lauder said. She looks forward to continuing Origins strong history of innovation to build and grow the brand globally.Ms. Lauder added the Ojon brand to her portfolio in March 2010. Her deep knowledge of sustainable product marketing and proven success with the turnaround of Origins ideally suits her to oversee both brands.“Ojon has a strong position in the hair care market, with a cult following and products that deliver results. I’ve been excited by the potential of this brand and its passionate founder, Denis Simioni, since it was acquired in 2007,” Ms. Lauder said.

Most recently, Ms. Lauder held the position of Senior Vice President, Global Marketing for Clinique since July 2006. In this role she was responsible for the brand’s overall strategic marketing and positioning, including developing products and expanding the brand into new channels and categories globally. Before joining Clinique, Ms. Lauder was Vice President of Marketing for BeautyBank, a role she took on in 2003. There she spearheaded the creation and launch of the skin care and cosmetics line, American Beauty, as well as Flirt!, the color cosmetics brand. Previously, she worked as Vice President of Marketing for the Stila brand from 2001 to 2003, and began her career at The Estée Lauder Companies with positions of increasing responsibility at Clinique.Known for her focus, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, she is one of the industry’s most innovative and respected executives.

Ms. Lauder is the granddaughter of the Founding Chairman and namesake of The Estée Lauder Companies and has been working in the beauty industry for over a decade. Ms. Lauder holds a degree from Stanford University. Her highly successful track record from previous positions held at The Estée Lauder Companies, which she joined in 1996.“Origins is a brand I’ve admired since it debuted in 1990 as the first prestige beauty brand to combine the best of science and nature,” Ms. Lauder said. She looks forward to continuing Origins strong history of innovation to build and grow the brand globally.Ms. Lauder added the Ojon brand to her portfolio in March 2010. Her deep knowledge of sustainable product marketing and proven success with the turnaround of Origins ideally suits her to oversee both brands.“Ojon has a strong position in the hair care market, with a cult following and products that deliver results. I’ve been excited by the potential of this brand and its passionate founder, Denis Simioni, since it was acquired in 2007,” Ms. Lauder said. Most recently, Ms. Lauder held the position of Senior Vice President, Global Marketing for Clinique since July 2006. In this role she was responsible for the brand’s overall strategic marketing and positioning, including developing products and expanding the brand into new channels and categories globally. Before joining Clinique, Ms. Lauder was Vice President of Marketing for BeautyBank, a role she took on in 2003. There she spearheaded the creation and launch of the skin care and cosmetics line, American Beauty, as well as Flirt!, the color cosmetics brand. Previously, she worked as Vice President of Marketing for the Stila brand from 2001 to 2003, and began her career at The Estée Lauder Companies with positions of increasing responsibility at Clinique.Known for her focus, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, she is one of the industry’s most innovative and respected executives.Ms. Lauder is the granddaughter of the Founding Chairman and namesake of The Estée Lauder Companies and has been working in the beauty industry for over a decade. Ms. Lauder holds a degree from Stanford University.

Thursday, June 9, 2011
Harmonie Club

4 East 60th StreetNew York NY, 10022
5:30 PM - Cocktails6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Program

MUST BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND!

WWW.CEW.ORG to RSVP!

NYWIC presents Cocktails & Conversations with Best-elling Author Candace Bushnell

Start Summer And The City with Candace Bushnell and New York Women in Communications!
Join bestselling author Candace Bushnell for Cocktails & Conversations at Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a discussion/signing for her new book, Summer and The City, the bestselling prequel to Sex and the City.

Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Location:

Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue (between 49th and 50th streets)

Cafe Saks, Floor 8

Cost:

Student Members- $16.00

Members- $26.00

Non-Members- $41.00

*$1 will be donated directly to the New York Women in Communications Foundation

RSVP:

http://www.nywici.org/events/june-2011-cc

Candace Bushnell is the critically acclaimed, international best-selling author of Sex and the City, The Carrie Diaries, One Fifth Avenue, Lipstick Jungle, Trading Up, Four Blondes and the upcoming Summer and the City (A Carrie Diaries Book, due in April 2011)--the coming-of-age story of one her most famous creations--Carrie Bradshaw. Sex and the City, published in 1996, was the basis for the HBO hit series and two subsequent blockbuster movies. Lipstick Jungle became a popular television series on NBC.

Bushnell grew up in Glastonbury, Ct, and moved to New York City at age 19. She attended Rice University and New York University, and began her professional career at 19 when she wrote a children's book for Simon & Schuster. Throughout her twenties, Bushnell developed her trademark style as a freelancer, writing darkly humorous pieces about women, relationships and dating for Mademoiselle, Self Magazine, and Esquire. In 1990, she wrote a column that would become a precursor for Sex and the City, called The Human Cartoon, a fictional serial published in Hamptons Magazine.

She began writing for the New York Observer in 1993; in November of 1994 she created the column Sex and the City, which ran in the New York Observer for two years. The column was bought as a book in 1995, and sold to HBO as a series in 1996. Bushnell hosted a radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio, called Sex, Success, and Sensibility, which aired from October 2006 to October 2008. She wrote and created a web series, The Broadroom, starring Jennie Garth, which launched in September 2009. In April 2010 she released The Carrie Diaries, the prequel to Sex and the City. The second book in this series is called Summer and the City and will be in bookstores in April 2011. She is currently at work on The Two Mrs. Stones, which will be in bookstores in April 2012.

Through her books and television series, Bushnell's work has influenced and defined two generations of women. She is the winner of the 2006 Matrix Award for books (other winners include Joan Didion and Amy Tan), and a recipient of the Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award. In 2002, she married NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Charles Askegard. She currently resides in Manhattan.

NYWIC presents NYWICI Night Out

Join New York Women in Communications for
NYWICI Night Out
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Come join your industry peers, meet new friends and build your network at the next NYWICI Night Out. No agendas or speakers, NYWICI Night Out is simply a chance for members, their friends and their guests to network and socialize in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

New York Women in Communications gathers people from various fields within the communications industry for an evening of cocktails and networking. This series is part of an ongoing effort to encourage connections and community among members, communications professionals and the people who love them. Come catch up with old friends and make new contacts at this fun and lively event.

Feel free to invite friends and guests who are in the communications industry to join us.

Our series continues on Tuesday, May 31st!

Link to RSVP:

https://mail.google.com/a/thefabnetwork.com/?ui=2&view=bsp&ver=ohhl4rw8mbn4

Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Time: 6:00- 8:00PM

Cost: $15 Cash bar (includes hors d'oeuvres)

Location: Macelleria Restaurant, 48 Gansevoort Street (Between Washington St. & Greenwich St.)

Directions: A, C, E or L Train to 14th Street- Eighth Avenue.

*Please note that there will be an additional $5.00 fee for registration on-site that evening. Refund Policy: If you have registered, are unable to attend and wish to be refunded, please notify our offices by 12 noon May 31st.*

Event Recap: The Diva Lounge: A Toast to PR Power Players

Event Recap - The Diva Lounge: A Toast to PR Power Players - Tracy Reese - March 18, 2011

FAB was on the scene as the The Diva Lounge hosted an event at the Tracy Reese boutique to celebrate the careers of "PR Power Players" who have truly made an impact in the PR and Entertainment industry. The honorees are great examples of women setting a positive precedent that with hard-work and diligence you can attain a high ranking career as a corporate executive or successful entrepreneur. I personally want to thank The Diva Lounge for honoring women in such a positive light and continuing to provide a platform that connects women in business, as well as highlights premium lifestyle brands.

Several entertainment notables were in attendance, including Univeral/Motown's Sylvia Rhone BET's Stephen Hill and more! Shayna D. (Founder of The Diva Lounge) definitely brought together the best of the best in Entertainment and PR and solidified her brand to an even broader audience. Kudos Shayna D. You did an awesome job! The event was indeed FAB!

Check out the FAB pics!

FAB's J. Styles and The Diva Lounge's Shayna D.

Welcome to The Diva Lounge

FAB on the Scene!

FABulous Divas.

FAB.

Yours Truly with Fashion Designer Sammy B.

Designer Sammy B. with Host of the Evening Shayna D. (wearing Sammy B.)

Check out THAT BACK!

Shayna D. with PR Honoree

Beauty Pro Genevieve Santos with Shayna D.

Welcomes and Thanks Everyone!

Introduces all PR Honorees

A moment to remember . . .

BET PR Exec and The Diva Lounge Honoree Marcy Polanco, BET's Stephen Hill & Shayna D.

Making Connections.

Talking Business.

All Smiles.

Open Bar.

FABulous Water Sponsor - HINT

Thank You!

Want a treat?

Thank You Miss Jessie's!

Girls with Curly Hair

Brands You Love!

The Diva Lounge event was a success!

For more information on The Diva Lounge, visit www.ShaynaD.com

Event Recap - Bronx Charter School Fundraiser Hosted by Swizz Beatz

Event Recap - Bronx Charter School Fundraiser for the Arts - In conjunction with & Hosted by Swizz Beatz - 1-OAK - May 17, 2011

Swizz Beatz helped to raise over $100K!!!!!!!!!!

Grammy Award Winning Artist & Producer Swizz Beatz partnered with Bronx Charter School for the Arts for a successful night of fundraising and live performances by Estelle and Swizz Beatz himself. There were tons of notables and celebrities in attendance, including actress Tika Sumpter (Gossip Girl, The Game), Ali (A Tribe Called Quest), recording artist Shontelle, Pilar Sanders and many others.

The event was not your typical fundraising initiative . . . it was so much more! The event featured a live auction highlighting students' art work. Swizz Beatz brought some of his own personal memorabilia from his celebrity friends, including autographed CD set from Beyonce, a signed entire collection of Jay-Z CDs + book autographed and VIP tickets to an Alicia Keys sold out concert + backstage passes. The icing on the cake was the performance by Grammy Award Winning, International Recording Artist Estelle. She did a fantastic job. Swizz Beatz surprised the audience by performing for almost an hour of his oldies but goodies hits and new songs set to release later this year. The crowd was screaming and dancing and the excitement to give even more definitely filled the room. Swizz Beatz made it clear that all funds raised through the fundraiser would be used to build a computer center, as well as help to create an after-school program for the students attending Bronx Charter School.

I was so inspired by the event's mission and Swizz Beatz's dedication to supporting kids and their desire to pursue their creative interests. Often times, many students who are talented, young artists don't get the support they need because schools don't have the resources to engage the students. This event was dedicated to proving that theory wrong!

FAB was on the scene and captured tons of pics! Enjoy!

Grammy Award Winning Artist & Producer Swizz Beatz (looking fly in a Tom Ford blazer)

Grammy Award Winning Artist Estelle

Actor & Model Andre King (also Swizz Beatz's brother)

Yours Truly with Andre King

Swizz Beatz answers questions from MTV

Talking Arts & Education

Original Artwork by Students

Auction Items

Sponsors

Swizz Beatz welcomes everyone & begins LIVE AUCTION!

Raising $ for Computer Center & After-School Program

Autographed copies of Beyonce's CDs

The signed entire collection of Jay-Z's CDs + Book

Who loves Carmello Anthony?

Any sports lovers?

Estelle performs her hit single "American Boy"

Estelle performed some new songs

FAB upfront and center!

Duo performance was awesome!

Everyone was excited!

Swizz Beatz is super talented!

Performed for nearly an hour . . .

A fun way to consider fundraising!

All for the love of students!

Memories.

FAB's J. Styles with Friend & Power 105's Radio Personality Kim Kane

FAB.