SWEETIES

Hair is one of our best accessories, and it’s extremely important to keep it healthy and looking fabulous!

 Nightly Candy with Nana-Adwoa

and NICK CHAVEZ BEVERLY HILLS ™

have teamed up once again for a fantastic giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive the COMPLETE Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Volumizing Set.

 The winner will also have the chance to chat with the incomparable Nick Chavez LIVE on the air for a brief consultation!

To be eligible to win, all you need to do is:

Between August 22- August 31 2011

FOLLOW NICK CHAVEZ ON TWITTER

and

JOIN MY NETWORK on BEKNOWN 

The winner will be announced LIVE on SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 on Nightly Candy Chat.

The Department of Labor estimated that there were only 18,000 new jobs created in June 2011 in the U.S. It is vital for those who are seeking employment to arm themselves with the necessary tools in order to stand out in the sea of over 13.9 million unemployed people. Monster.com is one of the world’s leading employment powerhouses. In June of this year they released a FREE professional social networking app on Facebook.

Tonight Nightly Candy Chat will broadcast  the 1st part of a 3 part series on BeKnown.

 Community Managers for Monster.com , Britteny Elrick and Mammi-Ama Ofori will be interviewed on the broadcast.

They will give us an introduction to BeKnown and it’s many benefits.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!

The following are links that were mentioned during the broadcast:

New York Times: Job Growth Falters Badly, Clouding Hope for Recovery 7/9/11

Make sure to check out the blog coverage about BeKnown 

About.com
Monster Goes Professionally Social With BeKnown
http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/06/25/beknown.htm

Miriam Keppie Careers 
Monster’s BeKnown adds to the mix of professional Facebook uses
http://www.keppiecareers.com/2011/06/27/monsters-beknown-adds-to-the-mix-of-professional-facebook-uses/

Personal Branding Blog
BeKnown To Be Found – A Monstrous New App
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/beknown-to-be-found-a-monstrous-new-app/

Jim Stroud
[Breaking] Monster wants to give you a professional face on Facebook with BeKnown
http://blog.jimstroud.com/2011/06/25/first-look-monster-wants-to-give-you-a-professional-face-on-facebook-with-beknown/

Talent Culture (Meghan Biro)
Monster’s BeKnown Disrupts: Meet New School Social Networking
http://www.talentculture.com/innovation/monsters-beknown-disrupts-meet-new-school-social-networking/

BeKnown is a new and FREE app on Facebook.

It’s fueled by the employment powerhouse, Monster.com. BeKnown breathes new life to the world of professional networking.

When you join BeKnown you’ll gain several advantages over other professional networking sites like:

• inside access to the multitude of employment opportunities that are exclusive to BeKnown via Monster.com
• genuine networking and connection with the thousands of (the numbers are growing by the minute) registered users.
• create a professional resume profile with a step-by-step guide, importing your current information from your Monster and Facebook profiles
• make selective career connections from both your social and professional spheres
• follow companies and stay up-to-date on their activities and job postings
• review job listings tailored specifically to your listed experience, education, and skills

If you’re looking to network with professionals, or searching for employment, you owe it to yourself to join BeKnown. It takes only a few minutes, and the benefits are tremendous.

Click here to join BeKnown today!

* Nana-Adwoa Ofori is currently working with  Monster.com (on a project basis) as a community manager in order to boost marketing and promotion for BeKnown. Feel free to leave comments if you have any questions or concerns regarding the app. 

SUMMER FASHION REVIEW

                                                                                        Illustration, Nana-Adwoa Ofori 2011 ©

Coogie is a brand that has proven it possesses staying power.

When the company first launched in 1969 their signature style was embodied by a uniquely constructed knit sweater. The look and feel were unlike anything that was present in men’s fashion at that time. Coogi first gained mainstream media attention when larger than life personalities like Bill Cosby and Biggie Smalls were photographed wearing Coogi sweaters.

The late great Biggie Smalls in Coogi 

America’s favorite Dad, Cliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby ) swearing a creative Coogi sweater

Coogi is no longer just known for their sweaters. They have branched out and expanded the brand to include a variety of apparel and accessories for  men,  women, and children.

Here are some styles currently available on the Coogi website. 

MEN

LAMBO Group – Zip Up Sweatshirt - $125.00

The colors and design are appealing however, the price point of $125.00 is steep for a cotton track jacket. This is a prime example where the consumer is paying for the brand name versus the actual quality of the product.

WOMEN

COOGI Authentic Bag $ 290.00

 If you’re a collector of handbags then you’ll appreciate this  authentic piece. There were only 100 made and it’s only available on the Coogi website.

CHILDREN

Girl’s Sports Jumper- $82.00

 Big C Jacket with Zip Off Hood- $ 85.00

STRICTLY FOR THE FANS

If you’ve been a fan of Coogi since the days of Cliff Huxtable, or the brand is a new favorite, there is a new site available exclusively for you. Coogi has launched a new site that will give fans of the brand access to special sales, updates, and announcements. The site is a work in progress, and will be available for full user access shortly.

SUMMER FASHION REVIEW

 Illustration: Nana-Adwoa Ofori © 2011

 Summer is the season for fashionistas to pull together fabulous ensembles for numerous back-yard barbecues, garden parties, and trips to the beach.  Summer fun is in the air however, the  reality of the economy is very serious. The prices of gas, food, and clothing continue to rise right along with the temperature. It is not impossible during economically hard times to find trending fashions for affordable prices.

Charlotte Ruse is a hidden gem in affordable women’s fashion. Many pieces from the CR collection have been used on some of the most fashion conscious Hollywood sets, including the hit show, Gossip Girl.

Check out this video of Charlotte Russe’s Fall collection with looks styled by Gossip Girl stylist and Charlotte Russe consultant, Eric Daman  (Click pic to watch video)

The CR design team has been able to produce a line that encapsulates youth, juxtaposed with a playful and trend-setting edge. Here are some prime examples from their latest collection.

SUMMER TREND # 1: STRIPES

Stripes are all the rage this summer. Charlotte Ruse has the most adorable striped romper for $19.99

KNIT OATMEAL STRIPE ROMPER $19.99

SUMNER TREND # 2: ANIMAL PRINTS

The animal prints continues to dominate each season as a must-wear trend. Charlotte Ruse interprets this popular trend with both apparel and accessories. This fierce pair of  velvet cheetah print booties are $42.50.

 FYI- Charlotte Ruse has a fantastic deal on some of their cutest accessories (on-line)- buy 1 get 1 for $10!

PLEATED VELVET PEEP-TOE BOOTIE $42.50

SUMMER TREND # 2: BOLD & BRIGHT COLORS

One of the best ways to give your summer ensembles an extra boost,  is to incorporate a brightly colored article of clothing or an accessory. If you love  mini-skirts , then this piece from the Rio Collection will leave you feeling “pretty in pink.”

FLORAL EMBROIDERED SKIRT $24.50 ($15 if purchased online for a limited time)

In addition to the affordable prices and the on-the-mark trends,  Charlotte Ruse has introduced a fan site just for their dedicated shoppers. The site is currently in development, and  there are high hopes for the final outcome. Since the site is is in progress,  the following are  some helpful advice for the developers of the site that will enable CR fans to have a useful and beneficial on-line experience.

•  create message boards for users to post questions and concerns to the design team

• create a platform to interact with other shoppers on the site

• implement blog/vlogs from CR stylists/designers to communicate with shoppers.

  
  

  Stay tuned for the review of the Charlotte Ruse fan website . There is no doubt that the  final product will be fantastic.

  
  

Tests are taken for employment, education, recreation,  and even for  fun.  No matter what type of test you may be preparing for, Testpi.com is a resource that is worth checking out.

There are a multitude of  test categories to choose from. The categories available on Testpi.com vary from  personality tests, typing tests, and even love tests. 

Testpi.com is an abundant resource for links to thousands of free test sites. There are several aspects of the site that could be improved to enhance the user experience.

1) There should be an “About” and “Info” section on the page that summarize the intent and purpose of the site.

2) There should be some example of various tests uploaded directly on the site  in order to make it an interactive experience.

3) It would be helpful to watch or read  testimonials from users of the site.

Overall, Testpi.com  does offer a comprehensive list of free on-line tests.

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SWEETIES

Spring is in the air! As the seasons change, it’s important to pay close attention to your hair and give it extra tender loving care.

Nightly Candy with Nana-Adwoa

has joined forces with world renowned celebrity hairstylist, Nick Chavez Beverly Hills™

for a fantastic  SPRING GIVEAWAY!

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL RECEIVE A FABULOUS VOLUMIZING GIFT BASKET FROM NICK CHAVEZ BEVERLY HILLS!!

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH GIVEAWAY VIDEO

To be eligible to win, all you need to do is:

Between April 06-April 14 2011

LIKE Nick Chavez Beverly Hills on Facebook

LIKE Nightly Candy Chat on Facebook

TWEET: @NickChavezBH @nanaadwoaofori I want to win a voluminzing gift basket from Nick Chavez Beverly Hills #haircare

It’s that easy!

The winner will be announced LIVE on April 14, 2011 on Nightly Candy Chat.

Good Luck!!

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Full Terms & Conditions

1. ABOUT THE CONTEST/ELIGIBILITY: The Contest begins at 12:00:00 am EST on April 06th, 2010 and ends at 08:00: pm EST on April 14th 2011. The contest is only open to citizens of the United States of America. For participants below the age of 18 at the time of entry, it is acknowledged that the child has participated with full parental consent. Employees and partners of  Sisterhood Communications Group Inc., its affiliates, subsidiaries, and any entity involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the contest and the immediate family members and persons living in the same household as such individuals, are not eligible to participate or win.

2. HOW TO ENTER: To enter, join the Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Facebook group, the Nightly Candy Chat Facebook group, and send out over Twitter-@NickChavezBH @nanaadwoaofori I want to win a voluminzing gift basket from Nick Chavez Beverly Hills #haircare. Entries should not contain profanity or inappropriate language or content. Entries that do not follow the giveaway guidelines will be disqualified by Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. in its sole discretion.  No purchase necessary, and no credit card information is taken.

3. WINNER SELECTION: Winner selection will be conducted on April 14th, and will be completely random. The decision of the winners selected will be final and binding.

4. WINNER LIST: The name of the winner will be announced live on the featured internet radio show, Nightly Candy Chat on April 14, 2011.  The Participant grants Sisterhood Communications Group Inc.,  irrevocable consent in perpetuity to the use his/her name, photographs, provided by the Participants or taken during the Prize distribution in connection with the Contest, in any and all applications including but not limited to advertising, promotion, text, articles, at any time without the Participants further knowledge or consent. If Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. is unable to contact a winner (after having taken reasonable measures) within 15 days after the close of the contest, the organizers will declare another winner.

5. PRIZES: All prizes will be mailed out after the contest period ends. Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. will not replace any lost or stolen prize. Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value at its sole discretion. Any difference between the actual value of a prize and the approximated prize value as stated in these rules will not be awarded. Sisterhood Group Communications Inc. shall not be responsible for the quality or deficiency etc. of the Prize and no claim or request, whatsoever, in this respect shall be entertained by Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. The Prize shall not be transferable / redeemable for cash. No request shall be entertained by Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. in this behalf.

6. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: By entering, participants release and hold harmless SSisterhood Communications Group Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and partners from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage arising from or in connection with participation in this promotion or acceptance/use of any prize. Participation in this contest implies acceptance of all the terms and conditions of the contest. The Participant grants Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. irrevocable consent in perpetuity to use all submitted content in any form or manner.

7. GENERAL: This contest is governed by the laws of the United States of America. All disputes in respect of this Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent court/s in New York, NY. Sisterhood Communications Group Inc. reserves the right to suspend, cancel, or modify this promotion if fraud or any other causes beyond its control destroys the integrity of the promotion, as determined by Sisterhood Communications Group Inc.

This contest is organized and managed by Sisterhood Communications Group Inc., New York, NY 10014

Stress is no laughing matter. When stress becomes chronic, lasting for long periods of time without any moments of rest or relaxation, serious physical or psychological problems can result.

According to Dr. Jim Manganiello, ” When your body is under stress, your cells actually change shape and become unhealthy. In turn, the delicate tissues in your body become more susceptible to free radical damage—the process that causes aging. It’s a dangerous cycle that leaves you vulnerable to countless health problems. Living with constant stress will literally wear your body out. Stress hormones will weaken its ability to fight or prevent serious diseases—including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Not to mention making you more prone to colds, infections and other distressing illnesses.”

Dr. Jim Manganiello is an award-winning clinical health psychologist, mindbody scientist, teacher and author. He’s a longtime innovator in the areas of stress, well-being, personal growth and “inner fitness”.

On Nightly Candy Chat (2/3/11) Alternative Lifestyle Coach, Brian Cunningham shared essential tools and tips on how to reduce stress and anxiety healthy and holistic ways. Cunningham is the founder of Pure Life & MyHealthExperts. He has a graduate degree in Epidemiology from New York Medical College with a concentration on nutrition. He has over 20 years experience in a variety of related fields that include environmental health, pharmaceutical and medical research, and nutrition/fitness training.  He further cultivated his craft in Holistic Health and Fitness Coaching as a trainer at Equinox Fitness for over 3 years. Cunningham’s nutritional formulations have been recommended by many health professionals and several #1 New York Times Best Selling authors including John Gray, -Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.

Alternative Lifestyle Coach, Brian Cunningham

Click here to listen to the full episode

The following are vital links that Cunningham shared during the after-show.

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods to Eat Organic

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise Confirmed

Gabatrol- An all Natural Supplement that Gives Stress and Anxiety Relief

The ‘Holy Grail of Happiness’ episode of Nightly Candy Chat was dynamic and loaded with essential information.

If you have  questions for Brian Cunningham, please feel free to contact him via E-mail at Help@Gabatrol.com

A major aspect that differentiates GRE Prep Book from the rest of their competition is their history. GRE Prep Book was founded by three UC Berkeley graduate students. The fact that the company was created by individuals with first-hand experience in GRE preparation and testing, ensures that the services they provide meet the needs of potential grad students. In addition to their formidable beginnings, GRE Prep Book offers thousands of GRE practice questions with the inclusion of a FREE GRE Practice Test.

The only suggestion I would make, is that GRE Prep Book offer a more interactive experience to the user. The test preparatory experience doesn’t have to be a bland one. It would be more appealing to have interactive options on the site that make the learning experience more engaging. Aside from the lack of interesting HTML, GRE Prep Book offers a solid platform that will assist in conquering the GRE.

Andy Warhol, Jerry Hall, and Bianca Jagger were just a few of the celebrities in the 70′s who partied all night long at Studio 54.

Their style was free, uninhibited, and unpretentious.

Andy Warhol and the gang stylin’ and profiln’ at Studio 54

Photo Credit: Pinkmemo.com

Disco dominated the pop-culture scene in the 70′s and fashion was no exception. Big, bold, and outlandish silhouettes set the trend for the era. Fashion designers today have interpreted the innovative 70′s flare with sleek jumpsuits, platform heels, and daring accessories within their collections. Disco earrings are all the rage among the creme-de-la-creme in the fashion world (including Chanel Spring/Summer 2011 as seen in pic below). Do you want to know how to create these darling dangles all by yourself?  The fabulous folks at Who What Wear gave us step-by-step instructions on how to hand-craft this accessory.

All you need is a little bit of time, the right tools, and imagination!

INGREDIENTS
-28 6-inch chains
-28 small (3mm) jump rings
-4 large (4mm) jump rings
-2 Earrings Posts
-2 Ribbon Clamps
-Fishing Line
-Gorilla Super Glue ($6)
-Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Spray Paint ($5) in Black
-Wire Cutters
-Small Pliers

DIRECTIONS

If you are particularly crafty and want to make your own earrings, please start with Step 1. If you’re a little lazy or uninterested in this part of the project, you can simply buy similar earrings—like Gorjana’s Vintage Chain Tassel Earrings ($48)—and paint them. If you decide to do the latter, please start with Step 8.

1. Divide chains and jump rings into two separate groups. You will need 14 chains, 14 small jump rings, and 2 large jump rings for each earring.

2. For the first earring, use pliers to attach a small jump ring to the end of one chain. Repeat on the 13 remaining chains, so that each chain has a single jump ring.

3. Separate your chains into 2 equal sets; that’s 7 chains per set, if you don’t like counting.

4. Attach each set of 7 chains to 1 large jump ring (see images in Step 3).

5. Connect the 2 large jump rings to create your first earring. Again, you should have 14 chains in total per earring (see images in Step 3).

6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for the second earring.

7. Now it’s time to mount the earrings to the ribbon clamps. For the first earring, thread a piece of fishing line through the 2 large jump rings, then thread the line through the top of the ribbon clamp. Tie a triple knot to secure the earring to the clamp, and then clip any excess fishing line. Repeat for the second earring.

8. Phew! You’re done with construction—now you can spray paint! First, make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area. Next, you’ll need to prep and protect your workspace; we suggest picking a flat area (duh) and covering it with old magazines or newspapers.

9. Cover the top half of your earrings with a piece of paper, leaving the lower half exposed for paint.

10. Apply a thin layer of black spray paint to bottom half of the earrings. Leave them flat on the workspace for approximately 15 minutes or until dry. Flip the earrings over and lightly spray the other side. (Note: too much paint will make the chains clump and stick together—eek!)

11. Once the earrings are fully dry—at least 15 minutes, but possibly much more—apply a small amount of Gorilla Super Glue to the back of each earring post. Hold the posts against the ribbon clamps for approximately ten seconds until firmly in place

THEN PRESTO- You’ve got yourself a pair of FIERCE Disco Eaarings!

Try it out and feel free to send us your pics at info@nightlycandywithnanaadwoa.com