CHLOE Magazine Spring 2013 Spring 2013 | Page 74

Candice and Alison in Arthur Mendoça, jewelry by Kara Ross NY CANDICE CHAN AND ALISON SLIGHT Founders of CANDICE&ALISON Inc. Candice, a prominent woman in the fashion and art industries for over 8 years, known for her ability to execute ‘chic’ and Alison; who’s expertise in planning and managing for a luxury event corporation have rapidly become a power-house in the event planning world for almost 4 years. Shortly after taking their friendship to a partnership level, CANDICE&ALISON Inc. was born. Well, the formula has certainly worked for the successful duo. With hundreds of bottles of champagne popped and tonnes of exquisite hors d’oeuvres served along the way, Candice and Alison have become the women to talk to when it comes to planning an event. How does the duo remain calm and carry on between work and their personal life? - We are lucky to be doing what we love so our careers are really an extension of ourselves. We both enjoy hosting parties, entertaining family and friends, live music, dining experiences and interior design. When you have your dream job, there isn’t too much to balance.- says the duo It is clear that Candice and Allison complement each other well but as they say, they also inspire and support each other. - We still remember that empowering moment when we realized it was time to become partners. Over a glass of wine, it was that day when we decided that we were going to become successful hard working entrepreneurs, who had full control over our own futures and fate. It was a scary move but we have never looked back since. - says the duo. Candice and Aliso n want to have the company that every young, aspiring, event planner wants to work for. The duo believes in hard work, dedication and the power of inspiring others. Alison’s Beauty Tip - A perk with working with so many beauty brands and planning their events is that we get to try all the product! The key to looking young is taking care of your skin, that’s the foundation of beauty and looking young. Candice’s “Must Have” Item- I can’t live without my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone. It’s my entertainment, my assistant and it connects me to the world and the people that are close to my life. What can’t I do on it?