Friday, December 30, 2011

Sale of the Day - December 30th, 2011

Happy Friday!  One more day til the new year! 
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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Sale of the Day - December 29th, 2011

Happy Thursday everyone!  We've got a lot of deals today for you.  Check the links out here.  If you want to get a short description of all the listings we've got for you, please subscribe to our Tumblr page: mediamindcandy.tumblr.com
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Sale of the Day - December 28th, 2011

I hope everyone is having a great holiday and  picked up some awesome gifts.  Take advantage of some of the after Christmas sales!

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Happy Holidays from Media Mind Candy


We want to wish all of our faithful readers, followers, and subscribers a happy and healthy holiday to you and your loved ones!

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Review: Rock and Rose (karaoke review series 3)


Think of the old CBGB's vibe, or something like Arlene's Grocery, with walls papered with old news articles on rockers or rocker babes, and hot models, but take out all the graffiti and years of band stickers and old beer and whiskey stains, bring it to the Upper East to 53rd street and you've got Rock and Rose.  Part of my karaoke review series, this former Japanese style karaoke haunt went through a transformation in late Summer 2011 when it switched owners and became a brash, no nonsense, punk rock style karaoke stop, with live band karaoke (courtesy of Crash Course Karaoke, hosted by Brandon Bain).  It sports a small stage in the back where all the magic happens, with two mics, screens for your sing-a-long pleasure, and lighting, so anyone with a camera/cameraphone can document it for YouTube posterity. 

Outside of the bar, there is a side lounge area with generous seating, but no view of the stage, and some seating with full view of the stage.

The food menu is small, but you're not really there to eat and the drink menu is pretty decent, as well as the drink prices for the area.

You've got to pay per song, cash.  No exceptions.

Now for the aficionado's breakdown...
  • The sound system is pretty good, so you don't have to worry about screaming into the mic.
  • The song list (non band) is the same offered in Pulse & Karaoke Cave.
  • They do not offer pitch shifting.
  • They do offering a catering menu, which is different than their bar menu.
  • Live band karaoke happens on Thursday nights.  Their song list is available here.
They tote themselves as a live band venue as well, so head over to their website and take a look at their calendar for a listing of all their upcoming events, and go check them out.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Sales of the Day - December 16th, 2011

Happy Friday everyone!  You have 8 more shopping days until Christmas.  We have some weekend offers here.  Enjoy! 

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Sales of the Day - December 15th, 2011

Happy Thursday folks!  9 more shopping days until Christmas.  We still have more to offer and stocking stuffers.  Don't wait!

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Jan Loves... "Marilyn Convertible Dresses"




Those that know me, know that I love value.  Yes, I understand sales and discounts are important, but so is getting your monies worth and on occasion, I have no problem paying full price on something I know I'm going to get a lot of use out of.

Queue the Marilyn Convertible Dress.  It's basically a circle skirt with two 6 ft pieces of fabric that can be used to create whatever top you choose, or addition if worn as a skirt.

Awarded "Best Plus Sized Designer" by Full Figured Fashion Week, Monif C. has created something so versatile for women sizes 8 - 24, that we at MMC had to give her a shout out. Beyond the look versatility of the dress, there's one added bonus of a dress that can fit women through a spectrum of sizes 8-24: value.

I discovered the Marilyn Convertible dress (which is part of Monif C. staple line) while trying to find clothing that would fit me.  In the past 6 months, I've lost 30 pounds, and dropping.  Those that have been there know what this generally means: shopping for more clothes.  Traditionally clothing is sized for one size, or a pair of sizes (14-16, 16-18, etc.), unless you're talking about a "one size fits all/most" piece, which is overlarge and generally not very form fitting.  This dress, with it's ability to fit sizes 8-24 with it's adjustable 6 foot long "straps" made buying it a real value.  Instead of having to buy something new for every two sizes I pass, here's an item I can purchase that I can use, no matter the changes of my size, and still look awesome in whichever style I choose for the day!  Thus far, there are over 50 different wrap combinations available for the dress, and counting.  Boredom will not be an issue.  Be mindful that the size range is in regards to the standard circle skirt dresses, rather than the ruched skirts, although they are beautiful as well, is offered in set sizes. 

The full price of these dresses generally goes from $195 - $235 depending on the style, however they're having an "end of the season" sale, where the dresses are going for $136.50 - $161.25, so it's a good time to get what you want without spending a fortune.

Another great thing about the Monif C. website is they offer youtube videos on how to tie the dresses, and encourage their customers to create their own individual ties as well.  If you're just starting out, the youtube videos take a lot of the guesswork out of the ties.  I would highly suggest checking them out.

Because it is the end of the year, the staff is preparing for the new collection, which, from what they've told me, will be available for sale in January, so if the remaining colors aren't for you, you can always wait until next month for the new colors. 

If you happen to be in the New York City area and are unsure about buying a dress, you can always stop over to their boutique, which is listed on their website.  Their staff will be happy to teach you three standard wraps and have you loving your dress like I have mine.  (I now own three, just so you know, I'm not kidding)

If you're still debating, here's one of their "How-To" videos available on YouTube.  There are plenty more there, so go take a look.



Don't quote me on this, but I think if you get your dress today, you might be able to have it in time for Christmas, depending on where you are in the US.  If not, you can always buy it as a new year's party outfit.

Happy Holidays! ^_~

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Sales of the Day - December 14th, 2011

Happy Wednesday everyone!  11 more days until Christmas.  There's still time to get the perfect gift for your friends and family.  Check it out!


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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Sales of the Day - December 13, 2011

Happy Tuesday everyone!  The countdown is here! 11 more shopping days until Christmas.  Here are some shopping ideas for you last minute shoppers.


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Monday, December 12, 2011

Sales of the Day - December 12th, 2011

Happy Monday everyone!  12 more shopping days until Christmas.  For those of you who have yet to get their shopping done, there's still time.  Here are some options that might help.

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Sales of the Day - December 9th, 2011

Happy Friday everyone!  Enjoy the sales today!

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Sales of the Day - December 8th, 2011

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Review: Karaoke Cave (karaoke review series 2)

I never thought I'd find myself hidden away in some kind of back room or basement in some party doing of all things KARAOKE, but these days, instead of hidden poker rooms, I'm in hidden karaoke rooms.

Ok, not quite.

But that's what Karaoke Cave feels like.

The crowd is generally young, generally in their early 20's.  Most likely students from the neighboring NYU and New School campuses.  They check for ID at the door on Fridays and Saturday nights, so come at the ready, because John, the bouncer, although a pretty nice guy, will not let you in because you "look" like you're over 21.

The drink prices are actually reasonable, which makes sense why you see a lot of college kids here.  The song selection is the same as in Pulse Karaoke and at the Watering Hole, so if you know their book, you know this one.  Always check on their blackboard on beer specials though.  They offer shots and beer specials every so often, so it's always worth a look.  All alcohol orders will get you a free song ticket.  All song tickets by themselves, however are $1 a piece.

The food can get confusing.  For their menu, it depends on the restaurant upstairs.  Before 10PM, the menu is based on whichever restaurant is presently residing in the space.  In the time I've hung out at The Cave, it's changed twice.  Now it's a Korean restaurant, and the offerings aren't bad and they do have vegetarian options for those who are.  If you don't know what something is, ask the bar staff and they'll help you out.  After 10PM, however, it's standard bar food - wings, fries, etc.

Now for my aficionados out there...
  • The sound bounces off the walls, since there's little insulation in the bar area.
  • There is no stage, so no focal point, if you're into such things.
  • You can get them to pitch shift your songs.
  • They do offer a Japanese and Spanish song selection, for all you linguist out there.
  • If you ever choose to sing "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago, the track is faulty, seriously.
One more thing...this place is NOT wheelchair accessible.  Despite the ramp at the entryway, to get in or out of The Cave requires an additional flight of stairs inside that you must walk down to reach the place.

Go ahead and sing your heart out!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Sales of the Day - Dec. 7th 2011

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Sales of the Day - Dec. 6th 2011

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