NYWIC presents "Night Out with PRSA"

Join New York Women in Communications and the New York Chapter of Public Relations Society of America for NYWICI Night Out with PRSA Thursday, September 30
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 and enjoyable atmosphere.

Once a month New York Women in Communications gathers people from various fields within the communications industry for an evening of cocktails and networking.

This month we're more than pleased to welcome the members of the New York Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for our ongoing effort to encourage connections and community among communications professionals and the people who love them. Come catch up with old friends and make new contacts at our fun and lively night out.

Feel free to invite friends and guests who are in the communications industry to join us. Our series continues on Thursday, September 30!


RSVP: http://www.nywici.org/events/nywici-night-out-september2010


Date: Thursday, September 30th Time: 6:00- 8:00PM
Cost: $10, Cash Bar
Location: LEX BAR St. Giles- The Court Hotel 130 E. 39th Street (at Lexington Avenue) Directions: 4, 5, 6 trains to Grand Central Station
This is a joint networking event with the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America

Event Recap: CRAVE New York City

EVENT RECAP - CRAVE New York City - Polar Lounge - September 21, 2010

I have 3 letters for tonight's event . . . OMG! I left with so many great ideas, some amazing new contacts and definitely felt inspired. CRAVE was simply FAB tonight!

So, for all the readers unfamiliar with CRAVE, you must be caught up-to-speed. CRAVE celebrates women entrepreneurs across the country who are driven and excited to turn their passions into a fruitful career. Their commitment to women is shown through their events, interactive website and book.

FAB was on the scene to capture some of tonight's CRAVE moments! Took a peak!

Event Pics

FAB's J. Styles with the CRAVE Team!

Who do you CRAVE?

Networking Bowl!

Lovely ladies talking success & careers

The CRAVE NYC book coming soon!

Fun Times

For more information on CRAVE, visit
www.TheCRAVECompany.com

Event Recap: Harlem 's Fashion Row

EVENT RECAP - Harlem's Fashion Row - The Studio Museum, NYC - September 17th

FAB was on the scene to capture fashion, soul & culture at its finest as new & up and coming designers presented their best in fashion at Harlem's Fashion Row Fashion Exhibition. The featured designers were Telfar, Viscera, Sammy B, Niiamar. The fashion presentation was THE perfect way to cap off NY Fashion Week. Kudos to the designers & staff on a job well done! Everything was indeed FAB!

Check out the event pics!

HFR Founder Brandics Henderson

Harlem Historian Michael Henry & Danita King

Michaela Angela Davis

Celebrity Stylist (to Mega Super Star Beyonce) Ty Hunter

HFR Creative Director Randal Jacobs

Singer Cheri Dennis

Pre-Cocktail Reception

Samantha Black of Sammy B. Designs

My personal FAV of the night!

Models. Designs. Everything FAB.

Designer Niaamar

Niiamar Collection

Designer Telfar

Telfar Collection

Great job to Harlem's Fashion Row!

Picture Credit: Jerritt Clark

FREE Night of Theater for FAB Members!

NEWS FLASH - If you are a FAB member, please check your email! You have an opportunity to attend a NYC play for FREE! If you are NOT a FAB member, please sign up to receive this FABulous opportunity!

Questions? Email me directly at jstyles@thefabnetwork.com

REMINDER: FGI presents FGI CONNECT - Careers in Transition Series

You're invited to an FGI CONNECT networking evening,
another event in our continuing Careers In Transition Series

"WHO WINS THE JOB:

WHY. AND HOW."

featuring Paula Weiner

Back by popular demand, Paula Weiner

will be here to share secrets from the frontlines:
what you need to KNOW and DO to land the job

Learn HOW employers and search firms research YOU online

HOW to get your resume into the top 10% viewed by companies and search firms

HOW to get discovered on LinkedIn
HOW to communicate your value when the phone rings

WHY you should build relationships on your way to the top

President of Weiner & Associates, Paula Weiner is an accomplished executive search professional with 20 years of industry experience and an impressive track record of placing senior executives in a broad range of disciplines and industries. Paula's newest book, "Building Winning Teams
Secrets From the Frontlines - Who Wins the Job and Why" will be available for purchase.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.,speaking portion begins promptly at 6:15

at The Fashion Group International
8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, NYC

wine and cheese networking reception

DO take full advantage of this interactive networking event.
There will be a special table set up for business cards and your
promotional materials, so be sure to bring yours.

cover charge for FGI members: $15.00

Non-Member Guest: $50.00 (can be applied toward membership sign-up fees)

CRAVE Buzz Party: NYC

Buzz Party at Polar Lounge:

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, September 21st, from 6:00PM - 9:00PM
WHERE: Polar Lounge, 201 E 24th St NY

RSVP: Click below link

http://thecravecompany.com/nyc/events/buzz-party-polar-lounge-2010/

CRAVE NYC has arrived in the Big Apple, so come see what all the buzz is about! We are hard at work with completing the first edition of CRAVE NYC!

Come 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! There's still some room left!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Event Recap: Yagolicious Cosmetics presents Beauty Affair

EVENT RECAP - Yagolicious Cosmetics presents Beauty Affair - Beauty Bar, NYC - September 16th

Yours Truly, Founder of The FAB Network, was the host to tonight's Yagolicious Beauty Affair. The event featured manicures, massages, makeovers & bra fittings. Lots of beauty connoisseurs were in attendance to celebrate the new fall collection for Yago Cosmetics.

Congrats to Yago Monique, Founder of Yagolicious Cosmetics!

Event Pics

FAB's J. Styles hosts event

Congrats to Yago Monique!

FAB Ladies

Manicures

Treat Yourself

Cupcakes by Get'Em Girls

We must taste the treats!

Avenue Pink ladies on the scene!

Bra Fittings

Thank You!

Networking

Complimentary Massages

Avenue Pink

Avenue Pink has questions for FAB

Talking Fashion & Beauty

"What's in store for FAB?"

For more information about Yagolicious Cosmetics, visit www.yagolicious.com

New York Career Expo - RSVP ASAP!

New York Career Expo – September 23, 2010

Have Coffee with Tory

Register for the Early Morning Seminar

Is your job search stalled? Have you been thinking about starting your own business but aren’t sure what steps to take? Sign up now for Women For Hire CEO Tory Johnson’s popular early morning seminar. Good Morning America’s workplace contributor shares the latest job search trends – and talks about what you can do to become an entrepreneur.

Jump start your success by registering for this special session. Reserve your place now by clicking on your city.

To learn more about the event visit: http://womenforhire.com/career_expos/fall_2010/new_york/#planNY

Included in this free four-hour event

*Power Seminars: Top tips and tricks on acing a challenging job search
*Mentor Match: Candid advice from another professional in the trenches
*Perfect Pitch: Nail your quick intro to wow everyone you meet
*Resume Reviews: Instant feedback on this all-important document
*Engaging Employers: Access to the people who’ll get you in the door
*Exceptional Connections: Phenomenal talent to trade ideas and leads

RSVP: http://nyseminarsp2011.eventbrite.com

J.Styles to Co-Host Yagolicious Beauty Affair TONIGHT

TONIGHT - September 16th - Yagolicious Cosmetics to Launch Fall 2010 "Royal Jewel" Collection

I will be one of the FABulous host to celebrate the collection by Yagolicious. It will be a night filled with Makeovers, Manicures, Massages & Martinis! Join us for the FUN!

Place: Beauty Bar 231 E. 14th Street
Time: 6PM to 10PM
RSVP: yagoliciouscosmetics.eventbrite.com
FAB Discount: 15% discount code -- (FABNetwork)

CASTING: FOX Holds "So You Think You Can Dance" Auditions

CASTING:

FOX is moving ahead with an eighth season of the original dance competition show So You Think You Can Dance and two upcoming audition dates are now scheduled. Auditions will be held on October 13 in Oakland, CA and also on November 15 in Brooklyn, NY. For full details on these auditions, venues, eligibility requirements and to see additional audition cities, visit www.fox.com/dance.

Event Recap: ESSENCE presents Fierce & FABulous Awards Luncheon

EVENT RECAP - ESSENCE Fierce & FABulous Awards Luncheon - Mandarin Oriental Hotel, NYC - September 13th

ESSENCE magazine celebrates its 40 Year Anniversary by dedicating its September 2010 issue to honor 40 strong and successful black women who are gifted in their craft, as well as positively impact the community. The Awards Luncheon was merely icing on the cake to show how much we all appreciate the efforts of our sisters. The Honorees are more than superstars, high profile executives, activists, or entrepreneurs --they are black women who understand the importance of building a village!

FAB was on the scene serving as a mere sponge, soaking in the knowledge, power, and inspiration shared during such a motivating experience filled with stars.

Catch a glimpse of greatness as you view the pics from an AMAZING luncheon catering to the best of the best!

Fierce & FABulous Event Pics

Welcome to ESSENCE 40th Anniversary Fierce & FABulous Awards

Buick is the proud sponsor

Buick outside of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel

FAB's J. Styles

Fierce & FABulous

Editor-In-Chief Angela Burt-Murray

Editor-At-Large Mikki Taylor

Honoree

President Michelle Ebanks, Honoree Esi Eggleston Bracey, Editor-At-Large Mikki Taylor & Actress Gabrielle Union

Actress Gabrielle Union

Actress Malinda Williams

Actress & Honoree Kerry Washington

Actress & Honoree Sheryl Lee Ralph

Humanitarian & Wife of Actor/Director/Comedian Chris Rock, Malaak Compton-Rock

Media Personality & Newly Wed LaLa Vazquez

Founder of Radio One Cathy Hughes & President of Essence Michelle Ebanks

The press & The stars

The Legendary Diahann Carroll with the FAB ladies of Essence

All Love

Marjorie Bridges (wife of Steve Harvey), Mikki Taylor & Founder of Black Girls Rock DJ Beverly Bond

INSIDE EDITION gets the FAB answers

Honoree & Gospel Duo Mary Mary

Singer Estelle

Super Model Cynthia Bailey

Essence & Buick

Paulette Washing (wife of Denzel Washington)

Founder of Essence Ed Lewis

Gayle King & Mikki Taylor

Honoree

Gayle King & The Press

I LOVE Kerry Washington!

I love her style, acting & personality - Tracey Ellis Ross - You Rock!

Comedian, Actress & Co-Host of The VIEW Sherri Shepherd

Media Gossip Maven Wendy Williams (Honoree)

Mary Mary created my anthem "it's the God in me"

Honorees with a beautiful work ethic & personality!

John Casmon of Buick with the Honorees

Host of the Luncheon, Tracy Ellis Ross

Students of Girls Inc perform

Diahann Carroll served as Key Note Speaker --AWESOME!

Governor Patterson supports ESSENCE

Awards ESSENCE Achievement Award for 40 Years of Service to Black Women

John Casmon & Erica Campbell of Mary Mary

Black Women Making a Difference

Students with potential!

Class Act Networking

FAB!

Beautiful Black Women!

Thank you ESSENCE for bringing together Black Women who work hard in their craft, but also strive to make a positive imprint in the world. Just like ESSENCE, these honorees & attendees are excited about being a strong force to be reckoned with!

Thank you for being 40 Years Strong!