It seems like only yesterday when the fashion world was having a field day with fall’s unapologetic florals, giant bags, and pointed shoes. But with winter now in full swing, we’re welcoming a new set of “It” clothes, some refreshed styles, and seasonal colors.
Whether you’re looking to jump on the bandwagon or simply need new outfit ideas, here are some winter fashion trends to keep on your radar.
Fair Isle
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Named after the tiny island in northern Scotland where it originated from, fair isle is a knitting technique used to create patterns with various colors. Despite its humble beginnings, fashion experts Creators Syndicate have labeled it as the pattern of the year. While typically found on sweaters, it can also be seen on turtlenecks, cardigans, and knit dresses.
Trench coats have always been a winter favorite, but we’re now seeing them take center stage as a statement piece, instead of ordinary outerwear. Take your cue from Amal Clooney who was spotted donning a trench coat, in full leather. Even if it came in a seemingly neutral brown, she proved that trench coats can very much elevate your entire outfit.
Structured Pants
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Despite how tempting it is to live in your cozy pajamas in this cold weather, a sleek pair of pants will add something a little extra to your wardrobe. With all the bulky coats and slouchy sweaters you’ll be wearing, you’ll need to balance it out when it comes to your bottoms. These straight-leg pants from Woman Within come in a sophisticated yet casual silhouette that will look great with a loose top or outerwear. Bonus: they come in soft cotton to mimic the comfort of sweatpants, so no need to worry about feeling stiff.
Tonal Dressing
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If you’re not too keen on mixing and matching, then you can simply keep it streamlined with tonal colors. Just because it’s tonal, doesn’t mean you have to stick to monotone blacks and browns. You can totally pull off an all-pastel outfit if you want. The trick is to keep everything in the same color family, so you should try combining different shades of purple, green, red, or any other hue that’s popular this time of year.
No other piece screams “holiday fashion” than fur garments. And this year, it’s all about fur bags. These statement pieces are incredibly chic and can instantly upgrade your look. If you don’t want to go for full fur, you can always go for accessories lined with shearling, with this purse from Chanel as a classic example.
And there you have it! Whether you’re the type to play with textures or keep it simple, this year’s winter trends will definitely have something for you. That way, you’ll be strutting into those holiday parties in style.
62nd Grammys ® is a year of first nominee artist presenting a cultural conversation around their genre-bending hits. This year’s nominees are bringing change to the world of music.
Alicia Keys
62nd GRAMMY Nominations
62nd Grammys ® Nominee Announcement
Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards ® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards ®.
62nd Grammys ® First Timer Nominees
This year’s nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music. First-time nominees and top in nomination include:
Lizzo (8)
“Truth Hurts”
“Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)”
“Exactly How I Feel”
Best New Artist
Album of the Year (“Cuz I Love You (Deluxe”)
Song of the Year (“Truth Hurts”)
Best Pop Single Performance (“Truth Hurts”)
Best R&B Performance (“Exactly How I Feel”)
Billie Eilish (6) (youngest nominee in Grammy® history)
“Bad Guy”
“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?“
Record of the Year (“Bad Guy“)
Album of the Year (“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?“)
Song of the Year (“Bad Guy“)
Best New Artist
Best Pop Single Performance (“Bad Guy“)
Best Pop Album (“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?“)
Lil Nas X (6)
“Old Town Road“
“7”
Record of The Year (“Old Town Road“)
Album of The Year (“7”)
Best New Artist
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Old Town Road”)
Best Rap/Sung Performance (“Panini”)
Best Music Video (“Old Town Road“)
62nd Grammys ® Nominees
This year did include past nominees and winners. While Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga were shut out of the Record and Album of the Year. They each have 3 nominations at 62nd Grammys ®. Their albums did not qualify for last year’s nominations. Ariana Grande walks away with five nominations including Record and Album of the year of “7 Rings and “Thank You Next.”
Gayle King and Bebe Rexha
Alicia Keys
GRAMMY Nominations
62nd Grammys ® Nominations
Record Of The Year:
“Hey, Ma” — Bon Iver “Bad Guy” — Billie Eilish “7 Rings” — Ariana Grande “Hard Place” — H.E.R. “Talk” — Khalid “Old Town Road” — Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus “Truth Hurts” — Lizzo “Sunflower” — Post Malone & Swae Lee
Album Of The Year:
“i,i” — Bon Iver “Norman F***ing Rockwell!” — Lana Del Rey “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” — Billie Eilish “thank u, next” — Ariana Grande “I Used To Know Her” — H.E.R. “7” — Lil Nas X “Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)” — Lizzo “Father Of The Bride” — Vampire Weekend
Lady Gaga
Song Of The Year:
“Always Remember Us This Way” — Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriters (Lady Gaga) “Bad Guy” — Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) “Bring My Flowers Now” — Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker) “Hard Place” — Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, D. Arcelious Harris, H.E.R. & Rodney Jerkins, songwriters (H.E.R.) “Lover” — Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift) “Norman F***ing Rockwell” — Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters (Lana Del Rey) “Someone You Loved” — Tom Barnes, Lewis Capaldi, Pete Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn & Sam Roman, songwriters (Lewis Capaldi) “Truth Hurts” — Steven Cheung, Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson & Jesse Saint John, songwriters (Lizzo)
Best New Artist:
Black Pumas Billie Eilish Lil Nas X Lizzo Maggie Rogers Rosalía Tank And The Bangas Yola
Ariana Grande Met Gala
Best Pop Solo Performance:
“Spirit” — Beyoncé “Bad Guy” — Billie Eilish “7 Rings” — Ariana Grande “Truth Hurts” — Lizzo “You Need To Calm Down” — Taylor Swift
Best Pop Vocal Album:
“The Lion King: The Gift “— Beyoncé “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” — Billie Eilish “thank u, next” — Ariana Grande “No. 6 Collaborations Project” — Ed Sheeran “Lover” — Taylor Swift
Best Dance Recording:
“Linked” — Bonobo “Got To Keep On” — The Chemical Brothers “Piece Of Your Heart” — Meduza Featuring Goodboys “Underwater” — RÜFÜS DU SOL “Midnight Hour” — Skrillex & Boys Noize Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Best Rock Album:
“Amo” — Bring Me The Horizon “Social Cues” — Cage The Elephant “In The End” — The Cranberries “Trauma” — I Prevail “Feral Roots” — Rival Sons
Best R&B Performance:
“Love Again” — Daniel Caesar & Brandy “Could’ve Been” — H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller “Exactly How I Feel” — Lizzo Featuring Gucci Mane “Roll Some Mo”— Lucky Daye “Come Home” — Anderson .Paak Featuring André 3000
Best Rap Album:
“Revenge Of The Dreamers III” — Dreamville “Championships” — Meek Mill “I Am > I Was” — 21 Savage “Igor “— Tyler, The Creator “The Lost Boy” — YBN Cordae
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Boyfriend” — Ariana Grande & Social House “Sucker” — Jonas Brothers “Old Town Road” — Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus “Sunflower” — Post Malone & Swae Lee “Señorita” — Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
Best Rap/Sung Performance
“Higher” — DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend “Drip Too Hard” — Lil Baby & Gunna “Panini” — Lil Nas X “Ballin” — Mustard Featuring Roddy Ricch “The London” — Young Thug Featuring J. Cole & Travis Scott
Best Music Video
“We’ve Got To Try” — The Chemical Brothers; Ellie Fry, video director; Ninian Doff, video producer “This Land” — Gary Clark Jr.; Savanah Leaf, video director; Alicia Martinez, video producer “Cellophane” — FKA twigs; Andrew Thomas Huang, video director; Alex Chamberlain, video producer “Old Town Road (Official Movie)” — Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus; Calmatic, video director; Candice Dragonas, Melissa Larsen & Saul Levitz, video producers “Glad He’s Gone” — Tove Lo; Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors; Natan Schottenfels, video producer
Best Country Song:
“Bring My Flowers Now” — Brandie Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker) “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” — Jeremy Bussey & Ashley McBryde, songwriters (Ashley McBryde) “It All Comes Out In The Wash” — Miranda Lambert, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna & Liz Rose, songwriters (Miranda Lambert) “Some Of It” — Eric Church, Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde & Bobby Pinson, songwriters (Eric Church) “Speechless” — Shay Mooney, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers & Laura Veltz, songwriters (Dan + Shay)
Best Jazz Vocal Album:
“Thirsty Ghost”— Sara Gazarek “Love & Liberation” — Jazzmeia Horn “Alone Together” — Catherine Russell “12 Little Spells” — Esperanza Spalding “Screenplay” — The Tierney Sutton Band
Best Gospel Album:
“Long Live Love” — Kirk Franklin “Goshen” — Donald Lawrence Presents The Tri-City Singers “Tunnel Vision” — Gene Moore “Settle Here” — William Murphy “Something’s Happening! A Christmas Album” — CeCe Winans
Best Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album:
“X 100PRE” — Bad Bunny “Oasis” — J Balvin & Bad Bunny “Indestructible” — Flor De Toloache “Almadura” — iLe “El Mal Querer” — Rosalía
Best Americana Album:
“Years To Burn” — Calexico And Iron & Wine “Who Are You Now” — Madison Cunningham “Oklahoma” — Keb’ Mo’ “Tales Of America” — J.S. Ondara “Walk Through Fire” — Yola
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling):
“Beastie Boys Book” — (Various Artists) Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, “Scott Sherratt & Dan Zitt, producers “Becoming” — Michelle Obama “I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years As A Two-Time Cancer Survivor” — Eric Alexandrakis “Mr. Know-It-All” — John Waters “Sekou Andrews & The String Theory” — Sekou Andrews & The String Theory
Best Song Written For Visual Media:
“The Ballad Of The Lonesome Cowboy” — Randy Newman, songwriter (Chris Stapleton), Track from: Toy Story 4 “Girl In The Movies” — Dolly Parton & Linda Perry, songwriters (Dolly Parton), Track from: Dumplin’ “I’ll Never Love Again” (Film Version) — Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Aaron Raitiere songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper), Track from: A Star Is Born “Spirit” — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Timothy McKenzie & Ilya Salmanzadeh, songwriters (Beyoncé), Track from: The Lion King “Suspirium” — Thom Yorke, songwriter (Thom Yorke), Track from: Suspiria
“Homecoming” — Beyoncé “Remember My Name” — David Crosby “Birth Of The Cool” — (Miles Davis) “Shangri-La” — (Various Artists) “Anima” — Thom Yorke
The Recording Academy will present the 62nd GRAMMY Awards® hosted by Alicia Keys on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, live from Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center and broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 8:00–11:30 p.m. ET/5:00–8:30 p.m. PT.
What are your top nominees and songs? Post on social media #4chionstyle and #Grammys®. We are loving Lizzo this year. She is often heard in the office. Stay Tuned we are your Grammy® location for all the exclusives.
Sean James gives us insight into the trademark short hair of the beautiful and sexy Jamie Lee Curtis. He is the hairstyle for Curtis for the upcoming Rian Johnson film, Knives Out, and her 2019 Golden Globes red carpet phenomenon.
Tools of the Trade
Glam Ready
Jamie Lee Curtis Favorite Hairbrush
Jamie Lee Curtis Knives Out LA Premiere
Jamie Lee Curtis’ Hairstyle LA Premier
Sean James, the hairstylist to the famous Jamie Lee Curtis, provides 4Chion Lifestyle an exclusive insight into her gorgeous hair. He states, “I’m so excited to share, the look I did for, Curtis for the LA premiere of Knives Out the megacast whodunnit thriller. In the movie Curtis’ character, Linda Drysdale Thrombey, wears a bleach blonde platinum perfect look that I created for her at Matthew Preece Salon using Neo Bond hair protector, and Wella Blondor Toning with a mix of 9 level toners by shades EQ, it was styled on set with stylus hair care and FHI Heat tools supplied to the incredible hair and makeup team Luisa Abel makeup and Kelvin Trajan hair . For Curtis’ red carpet look for the LA premiere last night, I used the chrome 2000 Blowdryer by FHI Heat and High Altitude Root Lift by Stylus Hair Care, round brushing it, to add volume and shape complimenting her beautiful face. To give hold the look and make sure it has volume and a punky attitude all night I used the ‘stay styled ‘ hair spray by Stylus Hair Care. Curtis’ favorite hairbrush is the FHI Heat Unbrush.”
Sean James Hair Stylist to the Celebrities
Sean James Hairstylist to the Celebrities
We first met James when he did a segment with FNL at YouTube space. He is often found in our seasonal beauty features. His passion is his talent and his talent is his passion. He creates a vision and makes that vision come to reality in hair. His ability to understand each person not just their hair but their personal style and personality makes his art as individual as those he works with.
James is from Australia and has settled in the beautiful area of Venice Beach. His talent has graced runways, Oscar-nominated films, televisions, a trusted panelist, and believes in giving back to the community.
He continues to increase his knowledge and talent with continued training with brands like L’Oreal, Redken, and Phyto University as well as product reviews. He even has talent in wig making. While he is busy with celebrities he still has time for his regular salon clientele. List of regular clients includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Hardwick, Al Yankovich, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Phil Keoghan, Eugene Levy, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Teddy Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, Chris Stills, and many others.
Jamie Lee Curtis’
Curtis is a very talented actress we have covered on many occasions. She says about this film, “They will have a good time. A great movie. The puzzle pieces will come together in the delightful way of ‘I got this but then you don’t have it.’
She goes on to say, “Clearly this is a movie built for Thanksgiving weekend. If you want to ever make a movie about a dysfunctional family and then be able to take your dysfunctional family to see the movie, it’s this movie. It is a perfect family comedy.”
Jamie Lee Curtis Linda Character Poster
Her character, Linda Drysdale Thrombey, fashion and style for this film is an old school elegance. She centers the looks for this film around a Verdura Jewelry bracelet, seen in her poster for the film. The jewelry company founded in 1939 by Duke Fulco di Verdura, the jeweler is known for its timeless, elegant and distinctly original designs.
Thrombey, Curtis’ character in the film, is the eldest surviving child (is this a clue to the film??). She finds herself, much like real life, the center of the family, the cheerleader. A fun fact she lived in the kitchen, the center of the family life, of the home they filmed in for 2 months.
Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in KNIVES OUT, a fresh, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, and Jaeden Martell, KNIVES OUT is a fun, witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.
The movie release is Nov. 27, 2019. Check local listings for times and locations.
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Men’s Spa Gift Set
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Kid Chef Bakes
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This is the beginning of a wonderful autumn season. The time for pumpkin, layers, parties, and great red carpet events. The insight to this season best beauty tips brought to you by the top in their industry. The best time to shine and show your beauty.
Well, I want to first start with hair colors for fall, we are going to be seeing a lot of reds red browns, golden tones, bronde (A mix of brown and blonde highlights through brown hair). The latest trend of mushroom (ashier tones) highlighted hair should go into a rootier look with balayage vs foilyage technique.
On the red carpet, we are going to see big bouncy waves, the best way to get this look is the 1 1/4 “ curling iron by FHIheat. Center parts are back. Side parts too, use stylus hair care “stay put” To thicken up the hair. High Altitude by Stylus is great to use at the roots, or add a little “Toppik” hair fibers in your color.
The looks on the red carpet will be a lot of hair down. And classic waves with center-parted hair, like Taraji P Henson And Kim K. It’s going to be a fantastic award season.
Taraji P. Henson at the Emmys® Classical waves hairstyle
Kim Kardashian arrives at the Emmys® Hair parted in the center.
Kim Kardashian West &(big waves hair down) Kendall Jenner at the Emmys®
Gia Klime, Hollywood makeup artist, just finished makeup for the Emmys’® Red Carpet has the best tips for your upcoming season parties and red carpet events.
It’s all about the dewy skin on the red carpet. Mix 3 drops of a liquid highlighter into a white color, then into your foundation then use a dewy primer. Klime loves Clarins beauty balm flash, it tightens as it prepares for the makeup. It’s also very hydrating to apply primer first. Then mix the dewy drops into the foundation. Then use a dense brush and press into the skin all over do not use the brush, use circular motions, press, and pat. This way you get coverage without cake face.
It’s about the glow. Using a dewy setting spray. Klime loves NYX Professional Makeup Make Up Setting Spray Dewy Finish. Do this and you will look red carpet ready. Add the perfect red lip. My favorite Smashbox has the best universal red stays on all day. This never gets dry. And of course, lashes are a must.
Beauty Flash Balm Unisex Balm by Clarins is a fabulous primer. It is an excellent anti-aging and lifting a balm that brightens, tightens and eliminates signs of fatigue in aflash, celebrities love this, and total glowing and dewy skin.
Beauty Tips Tavao Palomin
Hot girl/boy summer is long gone. The fall season is here and this is the best trend you will come across. Say hello to the start of living your best life.
When it comes to beauty, throw all the rules away. There’s no better time than now to live your best life. Your rules, your way, your colors. We are trained to follow new beauty trends season by season. What color is in? What formula should I try? This season, we challenge everyone to try the one trend fits all. Wear what you want, when you want. If you prefer smoky eyes, go for it. If a bold lip is your thing, wear it with pride. If a tinted moisturizer is your go-to, apply it and go! New beauty products are releasing all the time to keep up with the constantly changing trends so this season make your own and wear what you want, what makes you comfortable, and bring out your inner beauty!
Just because we said to fall out of the makeup trends this season, you should always maintain and protect your skin.
Make sure you’re applying your sunscreen daily. A favorite is the Supergoop Unseen SPF 40. The formula goes on clear so it’s great for all skin tones. It’s also lightweight so you can apply your moisturizer and makeup on top seamlessly. Buy it here https://amzn.to/33sMnyn
The best skincare in the world won’t suffice if you’re not applying it correctly. The PMD Pro is worth trying out. It’s a double-sided smart cleansing device that helps remove dirt and oil from within pores on one side while the other acts as an ActiveWarmth Facial Massage to help your skincare absorb deeper by using the SonicGlow technology and heat. The PMD cleans, lifts, firms, and tones your skin. Buy it here https://amzn.to/2B8yk5d
Try these products and trends out this season. You’ll be glad you did!
A great nail addition for having on hand or change from the toxic salon set of nails is Color Street. These are so fun and they are fabulous. I wore mine for over two weeks. You can get up to twenty nails done for each package. It is a great deal especially for little ones who want their nails done but cannot just sit still, exceptional for getting a rest from salon nails, gifts, or a night glam party. Gorgeous Ten by Jen has all the insight and specials for the upcoming glam season.
You are beautiful and bringing your beauty to each moment of life brightens your spirit and enlightens those around you. You are worth a few moments of self-care and reflection.
Emmys® is to “Step Out of Line.” There is a purple (red) carpet filled with bold colors, big bows, and fun sleeves. The show itself is full of great speeches and no-host with a brilliant after-party at L.A. Live.
RuPaul
Michele Clapton
Carrie Ann Inaba
Sarah Sutherland
Dascha Polanco
Brooke Lynn Hytes, left, and Nina West
Emmys® Purple Carpet
This year the year carpet itself brought a lot of color to the entrance to the Emmys®. The carpet was purple and one step repeat is yellow. The sleeves added some texture and fun. The biggest trend for women large bows. Bows on sleeves, in the front, and the back. Pink and red the colors of the evening for many. The men’s fashion brought great color to the carpet as well.
Olivier Rousteing
Milo Ventimiglia
Asante Blackk
Giancarlo Esposito
Brendan Sexton III
Ryan Michelle Bathe, left, and Sterling K. Brown
Lilly Singh
Faithe Herman
Chrissy Metz
Nicole Byer, left, and Jacques Torres
Sian Clifford, left, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Joey King
Stacy Osei-Kuffour
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Mj Rodriguez
Susan Kelechi Watson
Mandy Moore
Taraji P. Henson
Marisa Tomei
Emmys® Show Time
Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian West
Kim Kardashian West, left, and Kendall Jenner
The award for Outstanding Competition Program, RuPaul
Billy Porter
This year the show went hostless. There were many previous winners from years before or the week before the Creative Arts award show presented. Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner presented RuPaul with the Outstanding Competition Program award. Billy Porter not only wins the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a drama series for Pose but the best hat.
Alex Borstein Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy
The best speech goes Alex Borstein for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy. She tells us to step out of line like her grandmother, she survived the Holocaust because she ‘stepped out of line’ in her Emmys® acceptance speech.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series
Patricia Arquette (The Act)
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
Chernobyl
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series
Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal)
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
Chernobyl
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series
Jharrel Jerome (When They See Us)
Outstanding Television Movie
Bandersnatch (Black Mirror)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series
Michelle Williams (Fosse/Verdon)
Outstanding Limited Series
Chernobyl
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Succession “Nobody Is Ever Missing”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Julia Garner (Ozark)
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Ozark “Reparations”
The evening concluded with the Governors Ball. What was your biggest surprise from the 71st Emmys®? Post your answer with #4chionstyle on social media.
Sunday is the 71st Emmys® Prime Time hostless award ceremony. The nominees and winners will be honored with an after-party,Brilliance in Motion, at the L.A. LIVE Event Deck. This will be an evening of exceptional food, talent, and drinks. You can even enjoy a glamourous evening at home.
Home Entertaining for the Emmys®
Emmys® Brilliance Party At Home
Entertaining is such always fun. There is no better time than the Emmys®. Celebrate your favorite actor/actress, streaming shows, and mini-series.
Create a great time that involves your senses. This will engage your guests. The food is one way to really bring this to light. You can create great courses that bring all five senses to the table (recipes at the end).
Decorating is always a lot of fun. The Governors Ball is using a rich palette of eggplant purple, magenta, coral, red, and Emmy gold! These are great colors for your invitations, table accents, and backdrops use scarfs or sheer fabrics.
Add fountains for just an added touch of sound. Crystals are a perfect addition to the table setting and capture the light from candles. Farmers’ Markets have beautiful flowers to use as a nice pop of color around the room. Add extra large pillows that can be used as sitting for the guest to sit while enjoying the show.
Have the evening be the formal attire. Then make a budget for the amount one can spend on the purchase of formal evening wear. Then have a golden trophy for the winner.
Gift bags for your guests as they leave is a nice surprise. You can include a personalized label bottle of wine (in Chandler AZ Down Time Wines creates personal labels), Fuji water, Lindt chocolates, and an Emmy® of their own.
Emmys® Governors Ball Theme
This event is one big celebration covering three evenings of Emmys® nominees and winners. This menu, decor, and drinks set with the theme. “The theme of Brilliance in Motion reflects both the extraordinary talent and creativity of the people and productions we honor at the Emmys®, and the vibrant experience we’ve designed for this year’s Governors Ball,” said Governors Ball Committee Co-Chair Halina Siwolop.
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
Emmys® Brilliance Governors’ Menu
This year’s menu will be one worth waiting to eat until after the prime time show for the celebrities. You can create a nice dinner party with the recipes included below.
TRAY PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Mango rice paper roll
Rice noodles, mango, mint, basil, and sweet chili dipping sauce
Maine lobster, burrata, crisp capers, savory basil waffle cup
Yellowtail sashimi, yuzu ponzu, red plum relish, crispy wonton
Chef and Founder of Patina Catering Joachim Splichal returns to the Governors Ball. This is the 24th year for the catering company. This menu is a lavish tasting menu of chef-driven small plates and reinterpretations of classic dishes.
Emmys® Governors’ Dessert Menu
Why not start with dessert! This year’s dessert menu created by Frania Mendivil. She has a passion for pastry. She began in her family’s humble bakery in Mexico. The official chocolate is Lindt.
DECADENT DESSERTS
Mini Milk Shakes
Chocolate and vanilla whipped Chantilly
maraschino cherry tray-passed
Mini Verrines
raspberry chia seed tapioca, Lindt chocolate pot de crème
Butterscotch budino (recipe below)
Mini Chocolate Cup Tarts
mango passion, pistachio chocolate
Homemade Cookies and Warm Brownies
Snickerdoodle Blondie
caramelized popcorn, sea salt
Double Chocolate S’more Brownies
Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
Emmys® Governors Ball Drinks
Every celebration needs a good set of drinks. The Emmys® Governors Ball brings Sterling Vineyards back. The selection of wine includes
Vineyards Napa Valley Chardonnay
2017 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon
Blanc and 2016 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Blanc de Blancs Ferrari Brut, the Ferrari Brut Rosé, a delicately harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and a glorious array of vintage offerings.
FIJI Water
Ketel One Family-Made Vodka
The Marvelous Mule – An unexpected global twist to the classic ginger mule that incorporates turmeric and lemongrass
The Dapper Dragon – A delightful sipping experience highlighted by vibrant dragon fruit, papaya nectar, and cardamom-spiced coconut water
The Moonlighter (recipe below) – A playful riff on the classic espresso martini with surprising notes of pineapple and banana
The Helmsman – An alcohol-free option with papaya, coconut and tangy citrus to please any palate
Don Francisco’s Coffee
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
Food & Beverage Facts
There is a lot of food that goes into the three-night event. Here is just a little insight into what it takes to celebrate the celebrities on Emmys® nights. Service • 20 executive chefs on-site in the kitchen each night • 250 chefs each night • 15 production managers each night • 50 bartenders each night • 600 servers each night • 9 convection ovens • 6 stoves • 15 fryers • 100 wine buckets
KOBE BEEF MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE AND CREAMY BECHAMEL
Serves 16 2# Ground Kobe Beef 1# Ground Veal (can be substituted with ground pork as needed) 3 C Toasted Ciabatta bread 1 C Whole milk 2 T Ground Fennel Seed 2 T Ground Caraway Seed 2 T Garlic Powder 1 T Onion Powder ¼ C Salt ¼ C Chopped Parsley ¼ C Chopped Basil METHOD: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. With a knife, remove the crust of ciabatta bread and tear the remaining bread into small pieces. Drizzle the torn beard with olive oil and toast in oven until lightly golden brown. While the bread toasts, mix the ground beef, veal, and all the dry spices in a large bowl. When the bread is toasted and dry, remove from oven and allow to cool. Once the bread is cool enough to handle, crumble the bread into a separate bowl and cover with the whole milk; set aside until milk has been fully absorbed by the ciabatta. When the bread is fully hydrated, combine the bread mixture with the beef mixture, and add the fresh parsley and basil. Mix well by hand until fully incorporated. Form the mixture into 2oz balls and place onto a baking tray. Bake the meatballs in a hot oven until dark golden brown and fully caramelized, about 10 minutes. Once baked, immerse the meatballs into the tomato sauce completely and allow to simmer until fully cooked. Once cooked through the meatballs are ready to eat but can be left in the simmer sauce to be served later. Serve warm with an ample drizzle of the bechamel sauce. TOMATO SAUCE: ¼ C Extra Virgin olive oil 8 cloves Garlic, finely sliced for minced ½ EA White onion, finely diced ½ C Dry white wine 12 Leaves basil, chiffonade 1 can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed 1 t ground black Pepper 1 T Kosher salt ½ T Chili flake METHOD: In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, warm olive oil over low heat. Once the oil is warm add the sliced garlic and diced onion and allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to ensure the onion and garlic does not burn. When the onion and garlic are soft and fragrant, carefully add the white wine and reduce to ¼. After the wine is reduced add the remaining ingredients and allow to simmer, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened and smooth, approximately 1 hour. Keep the heat on low and allow the sauce to simmer slowly for best results. BECHAMEL: 1 C Dry white wine 4 EA Thyme sprigs 2 EA Bay leaves, fresh if available 4 EA Garlic cloves, crushed 1 EA Shallot, sliced 1 tsp black peppercorn ¼ C All-purpose flour ¼ C Unsalted butter ½ C Whole milk ½ C Heavy cream METHOD: In a heavy-bottomed saucepot place wine, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, shallot, and black peppercorns, and simmer on low. Reduce the mixture to ¼ of the original volume. Once reduced, strain the mixture and place the wine back into the cooking pot. Allow the wine to continue to reduce until almost evaporated. Roughly chop the butter and add to the wine. Keeping the heat on low, allow butter to fully melt and then whisk the flour into the butter and wine mixture to start the roux. Continue to whisk and cook the roux until the smell of raw flour is gone, approximately ten minutes. Combine the whole milk and heavy cream and slowly whisk into the roux watching for any lumps that may form. Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes, adding more milk if bechamel becomes too thick.
Main Course
PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN
Serves 12 1 EA Prime beef tenderloin 2 oz Unsalted butter 6 EA Thyme sprigs 4 EA Garlic cloves Kosher salt Ground black pepper METHOD: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Over medium-high heat in a cast-iron pan, sear beef tenderloin until golden and caramelized on all sides. Add butter, thyme and crushed garlic to the pan and baste the beef with the frothy melted butter. Once basted place in oven and cook until medium-rare, approximately 15 minutes. The internal temperature should be roughly 125 degrees if using a meat thermometer. Remove from oven and allow the beef to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
WHITE CHEDDAR POTATO GRATIN
4# Russet potato, peeled and finely sliced 6 EA Shallot, finely sliced 6 EA Garlic cloves, chopped 2 C Whole milk 4 C Heavy cream 2 T Kosher salt 2 T Thyme leaves, chopped 6 oz White cheddar, grated 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy-bottomed pot, sweat garlic and shallots until soft and fragrant. Add cream, milk, salt, and thyme leaves and reduce by half. While the milk and cream mixture is reducing, peel and slice the potatoes as thinly as possible and cover in cold water to prevent browning. Prepare an 8×10 inch heavy-bottomed casserole dish with cooking spray or butter. Arrange one layer of the sliced potatoes into the bottom of the casserole dish. Carefully cover the potatoes with the reduced cream. Sprinkle with the white cheddar and parmesan. Place the second layer of potatoes and again cover with cream mixture and grated cheeses. Continue this process the casserole dish is completely full. Add one final layer of the grated cheeses and cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake the gratin for 1 hour at 350 degrees, remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes to brown the top of the gratin. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Green Goddes Chop Salad
Serves 8 1 C Baby zucchini, blanched 1 C Asparagus tips, blanched ½ C English peas, blanched ½ C Edamame, blanched ½ C Green Romanesco florets, blanched ½ C Shishito peppers, lightly grilled 8 EA Broccolini, blanched 2 heads Baby artisan lettuce, leaves picked washed ½ C Green Goddess dressing METHOD: Prepare the vegetables as stated and cut all into bite-size pieces. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and cut into a bowl. Combine with cut vegetables and drizzle with the green goddess dressing. Carefully toss and serve. Garnish with fresh tarragon leaves and fennel frond. GREEN GODDESS DRESSING 2 C Watercress, picked leaves, washed ½ C Basil, leaves 2 T Chives, chopped 2 T Tarragon leaves 1 EA Lemon zest and juice ½ C Mayonnaise 2 T Crème Fraiche 1 EA Anchovy ½ T Dijon mustard 2 EA Garlic cloves METHOD: In a blender mix lemon juice, mayonnaise, crème fraiche, anchovy, Dijon mustard, and garlic cloves. Puree until smooth adding a small amount of water if the mixture becomes too thick. Add the fresh herbs and lemon zest to the blender cup and carefully pulse to combine and fully mix the herbs and the pureed base.
Dessert
BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO
Yield: 10 portions 1 cup Dark brown sugar ½ cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cup heavy cream 1.5 cup whole milk 8 ea. large egg yolks 4 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tablespoon unsalted butter Method
Combine the brown sugar, water, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, place the pan on the stove over medium heat, cook until the caramel is dark, takes about 14 minutes.
Standing back with caution add the cream and milk to the caramel. This will make the mixture seize up at first, but if you keep whisking and let it heat back up, it will combine. Bring the mixture back to boil, then turn down the heat to medium.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch.
Temper the caramel mixture with eggs yolks and cornstarch by adding a cup caramel mix to the eggs mixture, whisking constantly, then pour the egg mixture back into the pan.
Increase the heat to bring this mixture to a boil and keep whisking as the custard thickens from the cornstarch, should take two minutes. 6 Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter.
Strain the custard through a fine strainer to remove any big lumps that might have formed and portion the custard into ramekins.
Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and chill the custard for a least 4 hours…it’s best when you make a day ahead
Combine Ketel One, Chamomile Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Cocchi Americano in a shaker.
Add ice and shake lightly. Over shaking will cause the drink to water down; do not over dilute, as we will be adding additional Soda Water.
Roll in Soda Water and strain over fresh ice into a glass.
Garnish with a manicured lemon twist and fresh lavender sprigs.
** Easy Chamomile-Lavender Syrup
Ingredients:
Strong Chamomile and Lavender Tea
Sugar
Instructions:
Brew 1 cup of strong chamomile and lavender tea; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
Remove tea bags or herbs.
Measure remaining amount of brewed tea, stir in an equal volume of sugar (I have reduced sugar without much change in taste) until dissolved.
Chill
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The Livings Space furnishings will be donated to Habitat For Humanity after the event. The 71st Emmy Awards will air LIVE coast-to-coast from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 22 (8:00-11:00 PM ET /5:00-8:00 PM PT) on FOX.
Cannes Film Festival brings the best short and student films each year for viewing. This year is no different. The Jury will be watching and selecting four films from two selections, short films, and Cinéfondation.
Cannes Film Festival
Films
Short Films Cannes Film Festival
This year, the selection committee has viewed 4240 short films. The 2019 Short Films Competition comprises 11 films (9 works of fictions, 1 documentary, and 1 animation), from Albania, Argentina, France, Finland, Greece, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and the USA.
The Van – Erenik Beqiri
Synopsis – The Van
stops, the doors open, and Ben comes out alive. Another few fights and he will
be able to leave Albania. He still hopes his father will leave with him.
Anna – Dekel Berenson
Synopsis – Living in
war-torn Eastern Ukraine Anna is an aging single mother who is desperate for a
change. Lured by a radio advertisement, she goes to party with a group of
American men who are touring the country, searching for love.
The Jump Documentary – Vanessa
Dumont and Nicholas Davenel
The Distance Between Us
and The Sky
– Vasilis Keatos
Synopsis – Two strangers
meet for the first time at an old gas station. One has stopped to gas up his
bike, while the other is just stranded.
All Inclusive – Teemu Nikki
Ingen Lyssnar -Elin Övergaard
Synopsis – The new refugee home for children is being discussed at a public
council meeting. Two people standing on opposite sides try to get heard.
And Then The Bear – Agnès Patron
Parparim (Butterflies) – Yona Rozenkier
Monstruo Dios (Mother
God) – Agustina San Martin
White Echo – Chloë Sevigny
Synopsis – Five women in
their thirties examine their own power in life.
La Siesta (The Nap) – Federico Luis Tachella
Synopsis – A girl wraps
her grandmother in a spiral of fantasy that ends up causing amnesia.
Cinéfondation Films Cannes Film Festival
Cinéfondation selection chose 17 films (14 live-action and 3 animated films), from among the 2,000 submitted by schools all over the world.
Ambience – Wisam A L Jafari
Synopsis: Two young
people try to record music inside the camp for a competition. If they succeed,
they have the chance to make a music album.
Mano A Mano – Louise Courvoisier
One Hundred and
Twenty-eight Thousand – Ondřej Erban
Synopsis – Today, almost
one in ten Czechs over the age of 15 face bankruptcy and distraint, and many
more fall into the debt trap every day, often without any way out. Karel,
however, stands on the other side – his job is to collect debts.
Jeremiah – Kenya Gillespie
Synopsis – A closeted
Asian-American high school football player tries to come out to his best
friend, but a strange and haunting masked figure stands in his way.
Pura Vida – Martin Gonda
Synopsis – Financial
crisis enters the households of a provincial town and people start to lose
their jobs. Two adolescent brothers rebel against their father, a factory
foreman, who becomes a scapegoat for the frustrated community.
Adam – Shoki Lin
Netek – Yarden Lipshitz
Synopsis – Lidor is a 15
years old girl who lives with her unemployed father Oded. When the electricity
in their house shuts down, she must find a way to bring it back.
Solar Plexus – David McShane
Synopsis – Noah battles
to overcome his grief following the death of his mother.
Rosso: A True Lie About
A Fisherman
– Antonio Messana
Synopsis – Clemente is
an old Sicilian fisherman who goes on working in spite of his late age. His
life is disrupted the day he finds a young refugee’s dead body stuck in the
fishnets.
As Up To Now – Katalin Moldovai
Synopsis – Clemente is
an old Sicilian fisherman who goes on working in spite of his late age. His
life is disrupted the day he finds a young refugee’s dead body stuck in the
fishnets.
Favourites – Martin Monk
Synopsis – After falling
out with her mother, young Sofia hitchhikes southwards in search of the father
she never had.
Roadkill – Leszek Mozga
Synopsis – A stop-motion
puppet animated thriller. One alpha male deer goes for an evening car ride and
has an unfortunate car accident.
The Little Soul – Barbara Rupik
Synopsis – A dead body
gets stuck on the riverbank. Its decaying internal organs still hide a human’s
soul. The rotting guts separate and a tiny being crawls out. It sets off on a
journey through a post-mortem world.
Hiếu – Richard Van
Synopsis – A
Vietnamese-American household receives a surprise visit from a long-lost
patriarch after he fails at a get-rich-quick scheme.
Bamboe – Flo Van Deuren
Complex Subject – Olesya Yakovleva
Alien – Yeon Jegwang
Jury Cannes Film Festival
French filmmaker and
screenwriter Claire Denis is to lead the Short Films and
Cinéfondation Jury this year. She will present three awards for Cinefondation
to 17 student films and the Short Film Palme d’or. The jury members are all
talented film actresses, actors, directors, and screenwriters.
President
Claire DENIS
Director & screenwriter France – She is a provocative filmmaker. This has
made her one of the leading figures in world cinema.
Stacy MARTIN
Actress France – United
Kingdom
Eran KOLIRIN
Director &
screenwriter – Israel
Panos H. KOUTRAS
Director &
screenwriter – Greece
Cătălin MITULESCU
Director, screenwriter
& producer – Romania
This is expected to be a great selection of films and art at the Cannes Film Festival. Stay tuned here for all thins Cannes Film Festival.
This year, the selection committee has viewed 4240 short films. The 2019 Short Films Competition comprises 11 films (9 works of fictions, 1 documentary, and 1 animation), from Albania, Argentina, France, Finland, Greece, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and USA.
The Van – Erenik Beqiri
Synopsis – The Van stops, the doors open, and Ben comes out alive. Another few fights and he will be able to leave Albania. He still hopes his father will leave with him.
Anna – Dekel Berenson
Synopsis – Living in war-torn Eastern Ukraine Anna is an aging single mother who is desperate for a change. Lured by a radio advertisement, she goes to party with a group of American men who are touring the country, searching for love.
The Jump Documentary – Vanessa Dumont and Nicholas Davenel
The Distance Between Us and The Sky – Vasilis Keatos
Synopsis – Two strangers meet for the first time at an old gas station. One has stopped to gas up his bike, while the other is just stranded.
All Inclusive – Teemu Nikki
Ingen Lyssnar -Elin Övergaard Synopsis – The new refugee home for children is being discussed at a public council meeting. Two people standing on opposite sides try to get heard.
And Then The Bear – Agnès Patron
Parparim (Butterflies) – Yona Rozenkier
Monstruo Dios (Mother God) – Agustina San Martin
White Echo – Chloë Sevigny
Synopsis – Five women in their thirties examine their own power in life.
La Siesta (The Nap) – Federico Luis Tachella
Synopsis – A girl wraps her grandmother in a spiral of fantasy that ends up causing amnesia.
Cinéfondation Films
Cinéfondation selection chose 17 films (14 live-action and 3 animated films), from among the 2,000 submitted by schools all over the world.
Ambience – Wisam A L Jafari
Synopsis: Two young people try to record music inside the camp for a competition. If they succeed, they have the chance to make a music album.
Mano A Mano – Louise Courvoisier
One Hundred and Twenty-eight Thousand – Ondřej Erban
Synopsis – Today, almost one in ten Czechs over the age of 15 face bankruptcy and distraint, and many more fall into the debt trap every day, often without any way out. Karel, however, stands on the other side – his job is to collect debts.
Jeremiah – Kenya Gillespie
Synopsis – A closeted Asian-American high school football player tries to come out to his best friend, but a strange and haunting masked figure stands in his way.
Pura Vida – Martin Gonda
Synopsis – Financial crisis enters the households of a provincial town and people start to lose their jobs. Two adolescent brothers rebel against their father, a factory foreman, who becomes a scapegoat for the frustrated community.
Adam – Shoki Lin
Netek – Yarden Lipshitz
Synopsis – Lidor is a 15 years old girl who lives with her unemployed father Oded. when the electricity in their house shuts down, she must find a way to bring it back.
Solar Plexus – David McShane
Synopsis – Noah battles to overcome his grief following the death of his mother.
Rosso: A True Lie About A Fisherman – Antonio Messana
Synopsis – Clemente is an old Sicilian fisherman who goes on working in spite of his late age. His life is disrupted the day he finds a young refugee’s dead body stuck in the fishnets.
As Up To Now – Katalin Moldovai
Synopsis – Clemente is an old sicilian fisherman who goes on working in spite of his late age. His life is disrupted the day he finds a young refugee’s dead body stuck in the fishnets.
Favourites – Martin Monk
Synopsis – After falling out with her mother, young Sofia hitchhikes southwards in search of the father she never had.
Roadkill – Leszek Mozga
Synopsis – A stop-motion puppet animated thriller. One alpha male deer goes for an evening car ride and has an unfortunate car accident.
The Little Soul – Barbara Rupik
Synopsis – A dead body gets stuck on the riverbank. Its decaying internal organs still hide a human’s soul. The rotting guts separate and a tiny being crawls out. It sets off on a journey through a post-mortem world.
Hiếu – Richard Van
Synopsis – A Vietnamese-American household receives a surprise visit from a long-lost patriarch after he fails at a get-rich-quick scheme.
Bamboe – Flo Van Deuren
Complex Subject – Olesya Yakovleva
Alien – Yeon Jegwang
Jury
French filmmaker and screenwriter Claire Denis is to lead the Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury this year. She will present three awards for Cinefondation to 17 student films and the Short Film Palme d’or. The jury members are all talented film actresses, actors, directors, and screenwriters.
President Claire DENIS Director & screenwriter France – She is a provocative filmmaker. This has made her one of the leading figures in world cinema.
Stacy MARTIN
Actress France – United Kingdom
Eran KOLIRIN
Director & screenwriter – Israel
Panos H. KOUTRAS
Director & screenwriter – Greece
Cătălin MITULESCU
Director, screenwriter & producer – Romania
This is expected to be a great selection of films and art. Stay tuned here for all thins Cannes Film Festival.
There is nothing like a great barbecue with family, friends, and neighbors. Barbecuing techniques include smoking, roasting or baking, braising and grilling. We traveled across the US looking for the best.
Sugarfire Smokehouse Barbecue
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Road Trip Cherie and Tammy Forchion
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Sugarfire Smokehouse
St. Louis is known for its arch and barbecue. Today I enjoy the meal with my sister Cherie. This being a late Sunday afternoon we realize that many locations are not open, but find one near the ball field, SugarFire SmokeHouse BBQ!
This is an award-winning restaurant under Chef Mike Johnson has studied with Myron Mixon, cooked with Emeril Lagasse and Charlie Trotter. It was a great experience of community, exceptional food (sweet potatoes the best) and BBQ pork and salmon.
St. Louis BBQ is grilled then sauced instead of dry rubbing, slow cooking over indirect heat. St. Louis is the top consumer of bar-be-cue sauce. The sauce is tomato-based and sweeter. The coffee BBQ sauce is tangy and sweet. This is the top area for pork steaks.
Mission Barbecue
Mission BBQ Wilmington NC
Always looking for good BBQ traveling across the country. Each area has its own special BBQ. Wilmington’s Mission BBQ is American and traditional to the area. This place brings the flavors of the region to dinner. Enjoying collard greens made with tomatoes, mac-n-cheese, and green beans with bacon, brisket and NC Style pulled pork with the vinegar BBQ (this food tradition is from original settlers, African slaves on plantations and modern ones). This is an Eastern-style sauce that is vinegar and pepper, no tomatoes. Barbecue is serious here making it all the way to state Congress to declare the official bar-b-q.
Mission BBQ opened 09/11/11 ten years after 911. There is a tradition in the 52 restaurants stops at noon on Fridays to honor the military members and stars and stripes. The decor follows this continued theme with a patriotic dining room full of tributes to those who make our country great. There is really nothing more American than a barbeque.
The staff is exceptional and gives a lot of insight into food and history. The food is a delicious find.
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s Barbecue
Lunch with my dad is at Smokey D’s BBQ in Des Moines, Iowa. The year of BBQ adventures and the history of each region is fun. My dad enjoys a half rack of ribs; I go for a lighter side with a veggie wrap. The menu includes great home comfort foods. The fries are crispy and seasoned. The ribs fall right off the bone. Next time I want to try the potato casserole. The BBQ meat and sauce are award-winning. The BBQ founded by Darren and Sherry Warth in a trailer in their driveway.
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby-Q Barbecue
I enjoy a late evening dinner with my daughter, granddaughter Ellie, son-in-law, niece, and sister-in-law in Phoenix. It is a great location with exceptional decor. The bathroom sink is in the hallway near the restroom. The ceiling is worth looking up.
The menu is extensive and a nice variety of choices. The meat is slow smoked and topped with a sweet-savory bbq sauce. The mac-n-cheese is exceptional (Ellie loved this the best) and fries perfection. It is a great evening out.
The restaurant owned by Bob Sikora, a famous Phoenician restaurateur. He brings a Memphis approach to his bbq. The meat is smoked with almond and mesquite wood and dried rubbed.
Barbecue is a tradition in this country that is thousands of years old. It is a great way to spend with loved ones.
Heading to Las Vegas to shop make sure to stop at Rene’ Tyler in the Palazzo Hotel. Angela Rene’ is the principal designer and CEO. Her vision is style has no size. Women sizes 14 and above deserve beautiful quality red carpet, swimwear, every day, and eveningwear. We sit down to get to know this influential woman in her beautiful boutique in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Strip
Tammy Forchion Palazzo Hotel
The Grand Canal Shoppes
Rene’ Tyler
Her flagship store is inside the Grand Canal Shoppes in the Palazzo Hotel. This is the only plus size fashion on the Las Vegas Strip. She features an exceptional red carpet, every day, and swimwear. It is near the Sushi Samba and the glitzy escalator. The brand is a family collaboration with her son, Chase Tyler. They combined their middle names for the name in 2016.
Rene’
is so grateful for her son. He has allowed for her to achieve and create her
dream. She says, “I would not be here today without him.” She turns to him
during the interview to have him assist shoppers with the search for the skirt
she is wearing.
Congrats on your fashion story. It is amazing to watch your growth from your 2016 runway to this beautiful store here.
Her fashion sense and approach is to make all women feel beautiful. Her fashion is seen at AMC network show, ‘Dieltand,’ worn by Orange Is The New Black actress, Laverne Cox, for the Netflix Strong Black Lead campaign, recording artist Marsha Ambrosius during Maxwell’s 50 Intimate Nights Tour, The Daily Show correspondent Dulce’ Sloan for the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, and America’s Got Talent Finalist comedian Vicki Barbolak.
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Rene’ Tyler Moves From LA to Vegas
She is originally from Las Vegas. She moved to LA to start her fashion line. “The time was right to move back,” she says, “it is time to open a brick and mortar.” It is important for the ability to try this fashion on and make sure it fits.
The Palazzo provides them with a great space. It is a nice convert from the previous men’s store to this beautiful plus size store. The only plus size shop on the strip. Her goal is opening in more cities.
This is a beautiful area for shopping. I enjoyed the afternoon walking the shops. It is filled with great food, gondola rides, and entertainment. Parking is free at The Palazzo.
She
does have online ordering for your fashion needs. You can shop here. Have
specific needs please feel free to contact her.
Hot Curves
No
one was doing plus size fashion at Los Angeles Fashion
Week (LAFW). She produced her own show. This was the influencing for plus
size fashion at LAFW. This fashion institution will be coming in the near
future for 40+ and plus size fashion.
Rene’ Tyler Sex Appeal of Style Accessories
The accessories found in this shop are absolutely the sexiness of any personal style. You will find plus size belts, sunglasses, shoes, handbags, clutches, veils (for that last minute wedding), and shoes to complete the sex appeal for Vegas.
Rene’ personally buys each item with the focus on each woman’s personal style and current trends. She wants each person to find that unique item for their great time in Vegas from the Stellar Awards to a nice day poolside.
Laverne Cox Wearing Rene’ Tyler
Rene’ Tyler Dressing Laverne Cox
Rene’s most honored fashion moment was when Cox, actress, wore her dress. The dress was sent to The Only Agency for Danielle Brooks. Cox fell in love with the dress and bought it. This was such an amazing honor to have her wear this dress with all she represents bravery, embracing, and beauty.
Rene’ Tyler
Rene’ Tyler
Rene’ Tyler
Rene’ Tyler Honoring Women
We first meet Rene’ at Art Hearts Fashion Week in
2016. Her runway was a hit with all in attendance. The fashion was daring,
elegant, and embracing each woman’s beauty.
This tradition continues with her fashion designs for any plus size woman. Her next adventure adding 40+ for runway modeling, and her latest LAFW runway included a trans model.
Her fashion design
is fabulous with personal styling for any individual. Her fashion sense and
approach is to make all women feel beautiful. She incorporates using many
fabrics, textures, draping, and beautiful designs.
Her inspirations include Christian Siriano, Ralph & Russo, and Zuhair Murad. This provides her insight into current trends but allows for the different and unique for every woman.
Chase Tyler, Tammy Forchion, Angela Rene’
Rene’ Tyler Start to The Day
Her start to the day is coffee. It is very evident in her shop with the sign at the register saying, “No coffee, no workee [SIC].” Then she centers herself with prayer and meditation. Focusing on the day’s how, what, and when needs.
Rene’ Tyler’s Influencers
Her mother and grandmother are extremely influencing on her talent and ability to design. Her grandmother came from the south and had very little. She would sew all her children’s clothing. She put so much love and made it seem so effortless with everything she did. Rene’ said, “I bring that same love to each design I create.
My mother was there when I took home economics. I made my first pillowcase. My mother was there to assist it just helped me to see my passion for sewing. She gives me strength, determination, drive, and her personal elegant style really influences my personal style today.
Rene’ Tyler Fashion Tip
Rene’ says, “They have to have the right undergarments, the right bra, panties, and Spanx. This provides a nice smoothing. It takes the lines away. This is the moisturizer of fashion.” Of course this day I forgot my Spanx. It is all in the details.
Rene’ Tyler Most Proud in Her Brand
Rene’
is extremely proud of Hot Curves, the first plus size runway at Art Hearts
Fashion and Style Fashion Week. This is such a great honor to bring plus
fashion design to the runway.
Her most proud moment is making the cover of The Las Vegas Review. She is still beaming from this moment. She did not know she was going to be on the cover. This was such an honor because there was a time when her ancestor could not come down the strip to gamble, work, eat, or explore. The African American performers had to come through the back door to perform here. She is the only African American woman-owned business at the Grande Canal Shoppe.
This is an honor to cover the journey with Rene’ Tyler Plus Size Fashion from LA to Las Vegas. She brings sex appeal and many influencing firsts to fashion for all women.
