Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence presented by Kyle Denman on a Soho Rooftop with Flying Solo. Denman continues to approach this collections design with sensual, sexy, modern, with a hint of classic remaining.
Kyle Denman NYFW
Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence ~ Collection
Mul·ti·po·lar—ex·ist·ence, ”is inspired by the interconnectivity and the multidimensionality of the human experience. It demonstrates the capacity of the human condition and how we as people are interdependent elements whose souls become intertwined through chance and circumstance” Denman. He presents his collection with Flying Solo.
Flying Solo took on the challenge of having a full fashion, red carpet event this year in New York City. They showcased 63 designers from 14 countries, which is the biggest showcase of fashion brands at NYFW for spring summer 2022. The roof top show took place on the top of Flying Solo flagship store in New York City. The stylists for the runway are:
This collection brings the great dimension of lines and angles, similar to when we meet Denman at FDC as the Young Designer Recipient. The gown created took the theme of champagne. The significant is the 1920s style while creating a look of spilling champagne. The gold bust is from vegan leather. This look takes on the color of freshly poured champagne. This brings a richness and elegance. Taking the flapper texture to a new modern look.
Denman focuses on healthy living with a focus on his mental health. He states, “fashion design is an incredibly stressful field. Staying healthy can be very difficult to do—oftentimes, I will leave my apartment as soon as the sun rises and will not return until after midnight.
Denman does the following to be successful, “I tell myself each morning, ‘Effort beats talent every time!. In any creative industry, it’s so easy for artists to doubt themselves or to compare themselves to others. As a designer and an artist, I try to limit those comparisons to others.
He approaches life and success with a strong force and determination. His best achievement to date is, “receiving the title of Young Fashion Designer of the Year is an incredible achievement. Truly, it is an honor. It was also amazing being the Grand Prize Winner of the Project RunwayRemakeItWork Contest. However, I would also consider being a teacher, at his alma mater Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), achievement that I hold very close to my heart.
Kyle Denman Flying Solo NYFW
Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence Spring Summer 2022
Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence ~ Spring Summer 2022 Collection
Mul·ti·po·lar—ex·ist·ence, Denman states, ”is inspired by the interconnectivity and the multidimensionality of the human experience. It demonstrates the capacity of the human condition and how we as people are interdependent elements whose souls become intertwined through chance and circumstance. It is a conceptual, personal, and poetic vision of what humanity was, is, and will be; it is both an homage and a criticism of the dissociation and derealization of relationships in our own lives. ‘mul·ti·po·lar—ex·ist·ence’ can best be summarized in just six words: ‘soulmates will always find a way‘”.
The collection fabric includes felted wool, tulle, and organza as my main fabrics. Manipulating the fabric in a way that is neve seen before, Denman uses boning and horsehair (sewn into hems of dresses) in new and creative ways. These technics and fabrics create a new modern tone with hints of classic designs.
Denman is a force of fashion. His juxtaposition of lines and angles while presenting a modern look and a classic feel will bring a force of modern classic fashion. What is your favorite look from this collection? Post your response here using #4ChionStyle.
Le Vian presents their upcoming jewelry for the year with positivity, love, and resilience. This is just in time for fashion week, holiday events and gift giving, and red carpet award season. A favorite is jewelry and the ability to create a spark and look that is yours alone.
Le Vian 2021 Trends
Positivity, Love, and Resilience
This is an exciting time after a year of Covid. The message from Le Vian is:
Positivity inspiration is the sunshine and its various iterations, alluding to sunny days ahead.
Resilience comes in the form of an increasingly popular metal, platinum, which becomes tougher with every knock, a notion now so apt and strengthening.
Love is reinventing of colors di,amonds, gems, and gold to create the various collections. The real love is the continued spirit of contributing to charity.
Le Vian 2021 Trends
Le Vian History
This family owned company for centuries includes their customers and collectors. They are part of the family. Being a family business allows for them to continue with their ability to invest in innovation, take care of their collectors like members of the family, and do things no other jewelry company does. The sense of integrity, responsibility, giving back, and a passion that has lasted through the generations
Their history dates back to 1746, when the Persian ruler Nadir Shah chose the Levian family to be the guardian of the jewels he’d plundered in Asia. The family has continued after each generation to remain innovative and relevant. Le Vian seen often on celebrities, over 300 times each year at various events with the PR firm D’Orazio & Associates. Celebrities must purchase the jewelry. They do not give celebrities the jewelry for the event.
Le Vian Charity Spirit
The strong presence of Le Vian as a company that continues to make a difference in the world. The event in Las Vegas the charity donations are around $1,000,000 for this event alone. The charities they support include Children, St Jude’s Hospital, Le Vian’s Rafa Foundation the company has a variety of causes, including supporting local communities, medical charities, and building schools in the areas where there are diamonds mines. They contribute 10% all earnings before taxes to charity.
The last live event held before the pandemic in 2019, a waiter, a single father at the event moved by the fundraising he pledged $200 of his money on the spot. This then also inspired a billionaire in the room to up his own donation by a handsome 6 figure sum.
2021 Trends
Le Vian Trends
The evening includes encapsulating the trends with a red carpet event. This is a large production event similar to the award shows. Here are a few trends from the catwalk fundraiser in Las Vegas.
Love Trend
Love their recent collective experience is a push to seize every opportunity to express our love to those we hold dear. The heart shape as a symbol of their affection in bold style. The love collection is a beautiful collection to remind the wearer how much love they have in their life.
Elephant Trend
The icon of the year is the elephant. This piece symbolizes the Le Vian family’s appointment as the guardians of the royal jewels of Persia in 1746. There is a great deal of lore across a myriad of cultures regarding the elephant. The trunk can bring energy, good fortune, or luck.
Platinum Trend
This is a favorite! Platinum is one that represents resilience. The ability to continue to gain brightness and strength with each wear. Platinum use is with precious stones, like diamonds. This is great to keep going and become stronger with determination.
Authenticity Trend
Authenticity stone is peacock aquaprase. This is a semi-translucent natural beauty gem. Each piece is unique from the rest. The creates the sense of passion, accepting, and continued learning.
Pearl Trend
This is another favorite. I give my granddaughters pearls (fake at first) and they are my pearl girls. They get a set of pearls when turning 16, like their mother. They are classic and precious. The collection represents wisdom regarding our recent experience of reflection and hope. These come vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and honey.
Obsession Trend
The chocolate diamond is the obsession collection. The 20-year anniversary diamond was on hold after the mine closed. This is a great stone for obsession. The collection is a feeling of a child in a candy shop but with diamonds.
Statement Trend
Everyone needs a statement piece or two showcasing their personal style. Creating your statement piece can be combining several pieces. Le Vians statement trend is just that for men and women. The statement rings design is to offer flexibility in the expression of the wearer’s individuality.
Follow here for all the upcoming trends. This is the season for red carpets with VMAs tonight and Emmys® next two weekends. Post your favorite pieces or celebrity looks here.
Escape from the world is at New York Fashion Week. Christian Siriano takes his spring summer 2022 runway on an escape in bold colors back to the 1970s Italian woman.
Christian Siriano SS2022 Fashion Show
Escape From The World ~ Inspiration
“In a time when so many of us need an escape from the world, fashion is a great place to explore. For this collection I went back to a simpler time and looked to my past. I was inspired by the Italian women in my life. The old photographs of my grandmother in the 60’s and 70’s on holiday in Positano wearing her apricot orange dress inspired an Italian coastal collection filled with color and joy. I wanted it to feel powerful and strong but also romantic like any true Italian woman. Vintage lace appliques and signature dramatic silhouettes are shown throughout along with cascading evening gowns and sharp tailored suits. I hope this collection transports you like it did me and demonstrates that fashion remains to be both nostalgic but also hopeful for what is to come in the future.” – Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano SS2022 Fashion Show
Escape From The World ~ Runway
This is the first shows of spring summer 2022. There is inclusive beauty on the runway He presents boldness, volume (SS22 trend), and denim. The beauty of the collection takes you from formal dinner party back to the office. This brings the energy and spirit felt before the pandemic.
Bold colors from lime green, vibrant yellow too bright orange bring a joy to the wearer and those around. The vintage appliques and lace bring the romance into the fashion. This collection is ready for the next great adventure in Italy, red carpet, or a cruise.
The evening wear is formal, bright, elegant, and ready to get out from the long year and half. Voluminous sleeves and skits are flirty and fun to play with. The fabric is reminiscent of red carpets past with metallic silks and tulle. The design brings forward a modern flair.
Christian Siriano SS2022 Fashion Show
Escape from the World ~ Christian Siriano X Gloria Vanderbilt
The finale of the show consists of a group of models exclusively revealing a variety of denim pieces from the upcoming collaboration between Christian Siriano and Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans. The presentation brings that need to go shopping for a great pair of denim.
Christian Siriano #SS2022 Runway, Marina Diamandis performs
Escape from the World ~ Marina Diamandis
Marina Diamandis (mononymously as Marina) performs live at Gotham Hall in a bold colored fringe sleeves. She opened fashion week singing Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land. Marina is a Welsh singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.
Christian Siriano #SS2022
Escape from the World ~ Front Row Celebrities
The attended event well attended. It is great seeing the fashion from the celebrities. The energy is high and excitement fills the room. Conversations linger in the air as everyone reconnects after a long hiatus from fashion week.
Christian Siriano won the 4th season of Project Runway. He is also the award winning CFDA designer. Siriano launched his eponymous collection in 2008 following his studies in London under Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. In 2012, the first flagship Christian Siriano store opened in NYC and his latest retail venture, “The Curated NYC”, located in the heart of midtown.
Most recently Christian is heralded for leading the PPE charge during the COVID-19 pandemic. His atelier shifted entirely from clothes to masks and to date he and his team have shipped over one million masks to frontline workers in the New York area. 2020 also saw Siriano launch his own digital BRAVO talk show called “SO SIRIANO” which saw him break down all things fashion and pop culture with guests ranging from Drew Barrymore, Leslie Jones, Billy Porter, Ashley Graham, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Sia. You can also purchase his sketches at his website.
What is your favorite about New York Fashion Week? Post your answer here.
Tour De Taco Tuesday Phoenix AZ is a great out of towners activity. You can take visitors on a site seeing tour of the city and enjoy some great local tacos. My nephew, Kaleb, came to visit from Illinois. We ventured out on Tuesday afternoon of eating and site seeing.
Tour Da Taco Tuesday
Tour Da Taco Tuesday City Tacos
City Tacos in North Phoenix is the first stop of the afternoon. It is funny as we each order a taco not 3 or 6 but 1. We are asked, “Are you sure?” We answer, “yes we are sure.” Kaleb order a carne asada with a white tortilla and ordered a shrimp taco corn tortilla. Kaleb ended up with a shrimp taco on white tortilla. He really enjoyed the taco even though it was a surprise. The adventure was picking out toppings from the salsa bar and watching them cook the tacos.
The tortillas are all homemade. The corn tortilla was so sweet and perfect. The addition of strong corn flavor difference from manufactured tortillas brings a real experience for taco Tuesday. City Tacos is, “fresh and authentic Mexican experience at our restaurant. We pride ourselves in making handmade corn and flour tortillas daily, in-house-made salsas, and only using CERTIFIED Angus Beef.” The attention to top ingredients makes this taco a real taco moment. They do delivery with Grub Hub, lobby is open, and takeout is an option.
City Tacos Shrimp
Tour De Taco Tuesday Scenic Drive
We took a side trip between North Phoenix and Scottsdale to enjoy the desert scenery and plants. Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, brings the best of natural plants and the dynamics of the Sonoran Desert. Watching the summer sky try to break open for much needed monsoon storms brings excitement and eeriness as the sun gets ready to set and the clouds appear to rise up from the ground.
Kaleb takes in the scenery and enjoys taking photos of the landscape around. We each gather a rock from area to add to our collection ( a tradition I have done since touring the US).
Desert Foothills Road
Tour De Tacos Maskadores Taco Shop
Next stop is a fun bright location call Maskadores Taco Shop in Scottsdale. This location was a lot of fun. You are greeted by a large well lit blue mask of the lucha libre, translated as free fight. The decor brings the maskadores front and center. It is a great location for street tacos.
The order here is a fish taco on corn with all the veggies (this does make it very spicy) and carne asada with corn tortillas. The treat here is the Mexican Coke. It is sweeter than regular Coke. Kaleb enjoyed every last drop.
The menu has authentic Mexican flavor from family recipes. Kaleb notes that the two different taco shops create a regional feel to the tacos. They are similar in set up but flavors vary from each taco shop. The lobby is opened, delivery with Uber Eats, and takeout.
MASKADORES TACO SHOP
Maskadores Taco Shop
Last Drop of Mexican Coke
Tour De Taco Tuesday El Taco Santo
El Taco Santo is in Chandler. The cashier was warm and welcoming. It was like walking into your family’s kitchen on a holiday. The restaurant’s tables has a lucha libre. The business started as a food truck and the loyalty of customers has lead to locations in Gilbert and Ahwatukee with the food truck. There are plans for more locations in the Phoneix area.
The Sonora Style tacos are created with fresh ingredients including tortillas and family recipes. Kaleb ventures for a quesadilla. This was enjoyable and over filled with meat. I enjoyed the veggie taco. This is a great treat at the end of the day. As we leave there is a most beautiful sunset on South Mountain. Kaleb takes out the camera for a photo of one beautiful summer sunset in Phoenix. You can eat in the lobby, takeout or delivery with Uber Eats.
El Taco Santo Ahwatukee
Tour De Taco Tuesday Los Taquitos
Los Taquitos is my favorite taco shop that I frequent, love the street tacos. They have a very festive decor with exception art.
Guy Fieri enjoyed the tacos here. He says, “they are some of the best I have ever had.” The family (5 sisters and a brother) have been creating these taco since 1981, while using their mother’s guidance and father’s memory.
Kaleb is at the end of eating today but the small pocket size taco is packed with flavor. I enjoyed my favorite there a grilled fish. Perfect end to the Tour De Taco Tuesday. There are four locations in the Phoenix area. There is even a happy hour each day. They serve great traditional breakfast all day. You can enjoy the lobby, takeout, or delivery with Uber Eats.
Los Taquitos comida mexicana
This was a great regional adventure of tacos in the Phoenix area. What is your favorite taco spot? Post your shops here.
Party Like an Oscar® nominee. Party Like an Oscar® nominee. Here are your dinner party ideas and recipes for a spectacular evening. Brining normalcy back after this year. The evening is at the Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Smoked Salmon Oscar®
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Pot Pie
The Trilogy
Party Ideas For Oscars®
You can celebrate this time with a great dinner party much like the nominees celebrities. Here are a few recipes for your dinner guests.
Smoked Salmon Oscar® with Iranian Osetra Caviar on Brioche
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Pot Pie
The Protagonist Cocktail
Party Recipes For Oscars®
Smoked Salmon Oscar with Iranian Osetra Caviar on Brioche
Ingredients
Oscar® Brioche
1 loaf brioche
1 cup dill cream (recipe below)
1 lb. smoked salmon
2 oz. Iranian Osetra caviar
Dill Cream
1 cup sour cream
1 T lemon juice
2 T shallots, chopped
1 T fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
Cut the brioche into the shape of an Oscar statuette.
Toast until golden.
Spoon small amount of dill cream on the brioche (see below).
Layer smoked salmon on top and garnish with caviar.
Dill Cream
Whisk ingredients together thoroughly. Pinch of salt and white ground pepper.
Chicken Pot Pie
(recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, adapted from “Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy,” Rutledge Hill Press, 2004)
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch chunks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 pound organic red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound organic carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup white wine
2 cups organic chicken stock
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup shelled or frozen peas
Approximately 1/2 pound frozen puff pastry, defrosted following package instructions
1 cage-free egg
Ingredients
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of the flour until evenly coated. In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken pieces, reduce the heat slightly, and sauté, turning them occasionally, until light golden and thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 10 minutes. sing a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan, then add the potatoes, carrots, and onions and sauté until they begin to look glossy and bright, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay leaf, and sauté, just until the vegetables begin to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add the wine, turn up the heat, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and the 1 cup of cream. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer briskly until the liquid reduces by about half again and is thick and creamy about 15 minutes. Remove the sprig of thyme and the bay leaf. Stir in the reserved chicken pieces and the sherry. Stir together the butter and remaining flour and stir this paste into the mixture. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer to 4 large individual ovenproof 2-cup soup bowls, 4 ramekins of the same size, or a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the filling is cold, at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make sure the puff pastry is no thicker than 1/4 inch. With the tip of a sharp knife cut the pastry into 4 circles that will overhang the rim of the serving bowls or ramekins by about half an inch; for a single large baking dish, cut 4 circles that will cover its top, or use one large sheet.
In a small bowl, beat together the egg and the remaining 1 tablespoon cream to make an egg wash. Brush the tops and outsides of the rims of the bowls. Place the bowls, ramekins, or baking dish on a baking tray and place the puff pastry circles on top, pressing them gently over the sides of the dishes. Pierce the tops with the tip of a paring knife. Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash. Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the filling is bubbling hot and the pastry is a deep golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese (recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck)
Ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons finely chopped black truffle (optional)
1/2 medium white onion
1 bay leaf
10 ounces sharp aged white Cheddar, shredded
3 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
2 drops black winter truffle oil (optional)
1 cup fresh brioche or challah bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Thinly sliced fresh black truffles, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, tender but still chewy, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to lightly oiled baking pan. Set aside.
While macaroni cooks, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a separate pot over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes.
Add milk, chopped truffle, onion, and bay leaf to butter-flour mixture. Raise heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes, until creamy, stirring regularly. Discard onion and bay leaf. Remove from heat.
Stir in 3/4 of aged Cheddar along with other cheeses. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and truffle oil if desired. Fold in macaroni. Pour into 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining Cheddar.
Melt remaining butter in sauté pan. Add breadcrumbs and parsley. Toss to coat. Spread crumb mixture evenly over top of macaroni.
Step Six: Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven let stand for about 5 minutes. Top with shaved truffle, if desired, before serving.
The Protagonist
Ingredients
1/2 ounce Pimm’s The Original No. 1 Cup
3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
2 ounces Tonic Water
Sliced Cucumber and Borage Flowers for Garnish
Instructions
Combine Don Julio Blanco, Pimm’s, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Gently shake and roll in tonic water.
Pour over fresh ice in a Collins glass.
Garnish: Wrap thin cucumber slice around inside of glass and top with borage flowers.
Check out the Oscars® Live Sunday, April 25th at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT on ABC. What is your pick of the night? Post our answer here.
Spring Break Staycation time. As you manage work, schooling, and a new way of living a staycation can be a wonderful adventure. Arizona is home to great history, beauty, and top resorts in the world.
Taking a staycation with your children can be incorporated with their school work – history, geography, geology, and even math. Here is a great road trip for spring break or any weekend.
Spring Break Hotel
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Phoenix, AZ
A glorious resort in Phoenix nestle in the Tapatio Cliffs . This resort has comfort, COVID-19 protocols, and great entertainment. The comforts of home are here. A nice sitting room, and comfortable bedroom. The location is stunning for sunsets and sunrises. The several pools are accommodating for children and an adults only pool with a pool side bar.
Relaxing and enjoyment with spa, salon, and room service available. Take a moment to enjoy a desert and glass of wine on the patio or pool side. Experience the stunning outdoors with golfing, hiking, or the sun deck for evening sunrises. This location is prefect to venture and explore the great location around the state.
Hilton Staycation
Spring Break Food
Staycations really need to have great food stops along the way.
Pappadeaux Phoenix, AZ
Pappadeaux Dining
Southern food is comfort food. Pappadeaux is a generation to generation restaurant brings fresh seafood and Louisiana-style favorite to the plate. Attention to details and tradition brings the comfort food to your dinner plate. This is a great place to get family style for your picnic or party in your hotel room. Dinner this night is Shrimp Etouffee, green beans, fried crawfish with one of the 2.27 million baguettes they make each year. Curb side pick-up perfection, not one item missed. Dinner was delish.
Foodie Ellie enjoying her first Spring Break in Phoenix AZ
Andreoli Scottsdale, AZ
This is a home take on traditional Italian restaurant is popular with local. They have had many features including Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. This quant location serves as an Italian grocer and restaurant. You can cook your own or enjoy a home cooked meal.
They make everything from scratch including their own prosciutto, desserts, and homemade breads. The food is like walking into a great Italian home on Sunday. The food is a purest approach. If you are looking to mix and match your pasta this is not the location. They portion are fitting for one person not family style.
We enjoyed the Filetto Di Sogliola alla Mugnaia (fresh seafood), Gnocchi alla Corsara, and spaghetti with meat sauce. Dessert a must, the pasta is not over filling or heavy. We enjoyed chocolate mouse, coconut cake, and almond chocolate bark. The food is fresh and organic. The hand crafted pasta and food is by chef Giovanni Scorzo. He states on the web profile, “EAT the BEST FOOD IN THE WORLD and SHUT UP.”
The atmosphere is a true antique decor replicating any Italian grandmother’s living room. The family affair is felt within the staff as well.
Eclectic Cafe Tucson AZ
Eclectic Cafe
Dining
Road Trip to Tuscon
Eclectic Cafe in Tucson is “Where quiche meets enchilada.” The concept is a fusion of a variety of cuisines. The meal today includes vegan gazpacho (great summer treat chilled with garden fresh vegetables, Sherry’s shrimp salad, and Chicken Quesadilla. Took home a loaf of their zucchini bread, fabulous toasted with eggs for breakfast.
Mammoth Steak House and saloon
Mammoth Steak House and Saloon Lost Dutchman Gold Mine
This location is inside the The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine has great views of Superstition Mountains, food, and atmosphere. You can sit on the patio, at the bar, or inside. There is always a musician performing and has the real feel of the old town saloon. Enjoy a shot and a beer at the bar or a great meal.
Sweet Country Charm Payson AZ
Sweet Country Charm Candy Shop
The smell of sweet permeates the parking lot. It is a quant cozy welcoming candy shop in Payson Arizona. This sweet shop is in the Swiss Village Shoppes. They have homemade fudge, gelato, locally roasted coffee, handmade organic chocolate truffles, popcorn bar, nostalgic candies, handmade gifts.
Spring Break Attractions
Tucson Mission San Xavier del Bac
This mission is apart of the wonderful history in Tucson. The missions are a big part of the culture and religion in the Southwest.
Mission San Xavier del Bac, a historic Spanish Catholic mission, is 10 miles south of downtown. This mission on the Tohono O’odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. This location began with Franciscan missionary Fr. Juan Bautista Velderrain beginning in 1783. This mission has been apart of the New Spain, Mexico, and the United States since construction began.
The mission presents shells as a symbol of pilgrimage. The Baroque architecture is traditional with marbling, faux doors, and other details. The mission represents the struggles that have been with the Southwest, living in harsh conditions, the changes in governments, fire, and earthquake.
Domes of Casa Grande
Casa Grande Domes
This is fun spot to stop and see from your car. It is a no trespassing area that is very unsafe especially for young children. This location was the hopes and dreams of many that never came true. This location was for manufacturing of computers but was never completed. There is an eerie feeling here. You can hear the walls speak as if there was life there but really the life has been one of decay and destruction.
Road Trip to Payson AZ
Spring Break Payson Arizona
Payson Arizona is about 89 miles from downtown Phoenix to Payson on highway 87. It is a great drive from the Sonoran Desert to the top of the Mongolian Rim. The change in climate, altitude (from 1100 to 5000 ft.), and from big city to small town. This town offers a real homie feel and great location for adventure. A great lake and park for picnics, photos, and more. The beauty is pristine with four seasons of recreational activities.
Spring Break Tonoto National Forest
This is a great day in the old west driving up Apache Trail, an old trade route. There is so much to see and experience here. There is the Elvis Church with some old scenery from old cowboy movies, and a small replica of in the area gold mining. The actual gold mining town The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. This location has great fun, shoot outs, and a train ride to the mine. It is the actual town prior to the mine flooding and the town shut down.
The road winds up to Tortilla Flat a small place with a gift shop and restaurant. This location was established as they built the Roosevelt Damn. The location has great water fun from boating, swimming, and kayaking. It is a breathtaking ride but well worth the journey.
Photo Olivia Rose
Wonderspace Scottsdale AZ
Great interactive art at Wonderspace in Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. The art here is interactive, bigger than life, and digit. You experience a new reality from the artist creations. The art changes the frame of art to an endless pallet. The children enjoyed the exhibit. My favorite is a tie from Myrkvidr and Shigeto: Hovering. The art on exhibit at this time is:
RAINBOW ROOMS ~ Pierre le Riche
Stimulates a dialogue about identity, exploring struggles of discrimination, acceptance, and masculinity
FUJI ~ Joanie Lemercier
Focuses on projection or light in space and is influence in our perception.
SEWING MACHINE ORCHESTRA ~ Martin Messier
12 antique sewing machines presents a 3 minute concert
PLUME ~ Ian Brill
This creation is an immersive, interactive dome of synchronized light and sound gestures.
HUMAN STUDY #1, 3RNP ~ Patrick Tresset
This exhibits allows the participant to have a portrait drawn by robots.
THANK YOU BAGS ~ Reed van Brunschot
This is displaced, daily life through transitional moment one in which a a given situation suddenly and unexpectedly changes.
MYRKVIÐR ~ Yasuhiro Chida
This is a circular hoop, not linear, rotates around in the piece to create the effect of immateriality.
KILLING TIME ~ Eric Mesplé
This combines Mesplé use of ferrofluid and metal work
OUR TOP 100 ~ Jody Servon
This is a community-built playlist consisting of songs and memories about songs shared by participants
AYAHUASCA KOSMIK JOURNEY ~ Atlas V
This is a journey is from a mind-altering visual-aural journey of an ayahuasca ceremony.
MICROMONUMENTAL MAPPING,THE ESSENCE OF CREATION ~ Limelight
Created by a group of artists who specialize in projection mapping and light art. This uses the Greek god Apollo images built into the Lille Opera House.
LIGHT LEAKS ~ Kyle McDonald and Jonas Jongejan
Created after McDonald noticed how environments that filled up his peripheral vision with light created a usually immersive mirrors.
A MIND SANG ~ Vier Nev
Short film on perception, rebirth, and transformation.
SHIGETO: HOVERING ~ Conor Grebel and 79Ancestors virtual reality
The virtual reality film inspired by how water came to earth.
A great place to visit and explore. There is so much more than just a desert in Phoenix, Arizona. What is your favorite location in the state of Arizona? Post your response here.
I Care A Lot film by Netflix’s new movie starring Rosamund Pike. Rosmund Pike’s character Marla Grayson is one you want to hate and fight for during the movie, She is never afraid even in moments when she should be terrified.
I Care A Lot: Rosamund Pike as “Martha”.
I Care A Lot Synopsis
Grayson has found a way to earn a living legally by being a guardianship for elderly. She is strong, confident, and has the trust of many making the decisions for these elderly clients. Her office wall is display of many who she has guardianships over. Her career she has developed that is morally questionable but legal. She convince one doctor to turn over her “golden ticket” guardianship.
Dianne Wiest playing Jennifer Peterson appears perfect on paper for guardianship. She is single, no family, and has money. Grayson gains guardianship over Peterson. She begins to sell her belongings. Little does she know Peterson is connected to the Russian mob boss Roman Lunyov, played by Peter Dinklage.
The story plot then splits in many directions from you loving Grayson and cheering her on as a boss lady, to hating Grayson, and the criminal aspect. Grayson believe in this country you have to be brave, stupid, ruthless, and focused. Playing fair and scared gets you no where.
“Nasty people do terrible things in this wildly entertaining Netflix caper about guardianship fraud,” states, Jeannette Catsoulis from The NYTimes.
I Care A Lot: Rosamund Pike as “Martha” and Dianne Wiest as “Jennifer”.
I Care A Lot Power Struggle
J Blakeson, director of the film, moves this film from boss lady to one woman who will do all that she can to be very rich. The character development is strong in the film. The film becomes lost in the three separate films all tied together with the theme of crime, passion, and power.
Blakeson directs the change from Grayson being all powerful over Peterson to being the underdog. The power Grayson presents with is one of a powerful caring business woman. The power shifts back and forth between Grayson and Lunyov. The end they join their powers together.
There are time the film feels similar to many powerful strong women films but you are questioning yourself on the morality at the ease she takes everything legally.
I CARE A LOT (2021) Peter Dinklage as “Rukov” and Rosamund Pike as “Marla”.
I Care A Lot Are You Afraid?
Lunyov asks Grayson, “I am going to kill you now . . . you’re not afraid of death? Grayson answers, “Do you remember how scary it was in 1807? Me either because I was not alive yet. It will feel the same way when I am dead. Not even nothing why be scared of that.”
Her ability to not be afraid in the end gives her the win of being back in power. Legally making money being guardians with a large corporation gaining the wealth she always wanted in life. The twists and turns leaving some unpredictability in the plot.
In the end she remains ruthless, powerful, and someone who cares (so it appears).
Rosamund Pike is nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The award season starts February 28, 2021 Golden Globe ceremony will air live coast to coast 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC.
Shopping in Las Vegas with Rene’ Tyler in a current climate that is changing our lives every day brings a sense of getting back to normal. Rene’ Tyler is thrilled to be one of the first open on the Las Vegas strip. This shop is many firsts including the first plus-size shop on the Las Vegas strip.
Shopping Las Vegas
Excited to be back and ready to get to the art of style and fashion. The guidelines for shopping in the COVID 19 period are all customers MUST wear a #facemask while shopping in our boutique, as well as adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Our hours will be 11 AM – 7 PM, Friday and Saturday, and 12 PM – 6 PM on Sunday. The new location is at Fashion Show Mall at 3200 Las Vegas Blvd South, Suite 2800 Las Vegas NV 89109, across from Wynn Hotel.
Social Distancing Rene’ Tyler Shopping
Shopping 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.
Accessory Shopping Rene’ Tyler
Shopping Fashion For Summer Fun
In the last few months, we have each missed the normal world. Stying and getting all dolled up for a moment of fun. The longing for adventures and missing the events of life.
Rene’ Tyler has the best fashion for your summer styling and beauty. You will be your best self in the best fashion for your personal style.
Shopping Online
Not able to get to Las Vegas. No worries Rene’ Tyler has a selection for the lounging days of quarantining selected in an easy shopping section. This is kept personal and easy convenience when planning for the upcoming outages. Looking to hit the town this summer check out her New York Fashion here.
Shopping New York Fashion Week
The Friday evening of February 7, 2020, Oxford Fashion Studio presented 10 designers at Pier 59 Studios to a full house. Rene’ Tyler presented her fashion collection Noir Et Blanc inspired by Parisian style, elegance, and inclusivity. Glamourous looks celebrating a woman’s curves dominate the runway.
Rene’ Tyler Spring Summer 2020 NYFW
Shopping 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.
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.
Rene’ Tyler pieces have also been worn by celebrities including Laverne Cox, Dulcé Sloan, Mary Lambert, and Marsha Ambrosius.
Angela Rene’
Angela Rene’, owner and designer, is a leading fashion and stylist for equality in fashion. We first meet Rene’ at Art Hearts Fashion in Los Angeles. Her show was top of the evening with excpetion fashion and beauty on the runway.
Chase Tyler, Tammy Forchion, Angela Rene’
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.
The greatest honor for her was having Laverne Cox purchase and wear her design. It is a flowing sexy number. 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.
Laverne Cox Wearing Rene’ Tyler
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 was 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 and through a pandemic. She brings sex appeal and many influencing firsts to fashion for all women.
We all love the sweet pancake with maple syrup great childhood memories at the campfire flipping pancakes. Bring pancakes to your brunch as a savory dish.
Roasted corn with spring peas is a great brunch dish this season. Bring this combination to your Sunday brunch.
Recipe
Roasted Corn Pancakes with Spring Pea Puree Poached Egg with Roasted Corn Aioli
2 tsp. fresh mint leaves (1 tsp. fresh mint chopped)
2 TBSP Cold Butter
Sea Salt/Ground Pepper
In a sauce pan over medium heat oil until hot. Add the peas, onions, and garlic until softened. Fresh peas 1 to 2 minutes froze peas 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broth cook until the peas are tender. Remove from the heat add the parsley.
Place in the a blender or use an immersion blender. Add the butter blend till puree. Add the mint, dash of salt and pepper blend well.
Roasted Corn Aioli (can be made the day before)
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 Tsp. lemon zest
2 cloves of garlic
2 eggs
2 TBSP Parsley
1 Tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/8 Tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil more may be needed
2 ears of roasted corn (remove kernels from cob)
Combine all ingredients except for the olive oil and corn kernels in a bowl of a food process until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil through the feeding tube while processor is running. This will create a consistency of mayonnaise when all the oil is added. It may need a little more to reach the consistency needed. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the roasted corn in the aioli. Can be store for up to a week in the refrigerator.
1 large egg separated (yolk slightly beaten) (egg white beaten stiff)
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 TBSP Canola or Olive Oil
1 jalapeno seeded, deveined, and chopped if heat desired)
1 Tsp. cilantro
1 ear roasted corn (remove kernels from cob)
1 Tsp. butter for cooking
Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg yolk, buttermilk, and oil in a medium bowl. Mix dry ingredients well with wet ingredients. Stir in corn. Gently fold in whipped egg.
Add a pat of butter to a griddle. Heat over medium heat. When the surface is hot pour 1/4 cup of batter to form 5 inch pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the top surface. Flip and cook the other side until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Poached Eggs (can use a medium over egg, yolk needs to be runny)
6 Eggs
2 TBSP vinegar/rice vinegar
Bring a large pot of water to almost a boil. Add the vinegar, which will help the eggs set.
Swirl the simmering water, and then gently crack each egg into a small bowl and release right above the surface of the water. This is very important in order to present them from breaking and to achieve proper consistency.
Remove the pot from the heart, cover and let stand until the egg whites are fully cooed and the egg looks like a smooth ball about 4 minutes. You want the yolk to be runny.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
To serve place the corn pancake on a serving plate, dollop about 1 TBSP of spring pea puree, top with poached egg (over medium egg) drizzle with roasted corn aioli. Top with sprigs of mint and black pepper.
Note you can make variations on this recipe
You can use mashed avocados in place of the peas
Add smoked salmon, Canadian Bacon, or half slices of bacon placed on top of pea puree or avocados.
Oscars® is throwing a party. The 92nd Oscars’® biggest party will be the Governor’s Ball. The theme of this year’s Governor’s Ball is ‘Magical Transformation’.
The Governors Ball Press Preview
Oscar® Party Planning
The inspired design for the evening’s party is harmony and relaxation. The color palette will be a soothing mix of copper and bronze metallics with accents of eggplant and amethyst.
Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck is again preparing the evening meal for this celebrity Oscar® party. He has revolutionized the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal.
Mark’s Garden
Mark’s Graden will bring 400 arrangements that will be hand-crafted with white roses, radiant vanda orchids, purple anemones, and more for beauty at this Oscar® party. “For this year’s floral design, we really wanted to keep the spotlight on the stars of the show,” said Michael Uncapher. “With clean, modern design as the focus for this year’s Governor’s Ball.
The Governors Ball Press Preview
Oscars Governor’s Party Menu
Amuse Bouche
• Compressed Watermelon, Housemade Cashew Ricotta, Mint Agave Syrup (V)
• Avocado Tostadas with Crunch Cabbage and Chipotle Glaze (V)
• Mini Taro Root Taco with Braised Hibiscus and Tomatillo Salsa (V)
• Cucumber Roll, Green Chickpeas, Avocado, Citrus Confit (V)
Green Tea Almond Milk Mousse and Coffee Gelée (V) Kumquat Eton Mess Verrine – Pavlova, Kumquat Jam, Tangerine Cream, Meringue and Kumquat Tuile (V)
Bottomless Vertical Tart – Yuzu and Blueberry
Blackberry Spiced Layered Cake
Raspberry-Lemonade Cookie (V)
Salted Caramel Brownie Cookie (V)
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie (V)
Red Velvet Brownie (V)
Margarita Push Pop (V)
Chocolate Pizzelle Wafer with Vanilla Cream and WP Chocolate Stamp
Raspberry Marshmallow, Pistachio Sable Dipped in Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate and Yuzu Ravioli (V)
Red Wine Winter Spice Pate de Fruit in Dark Chocolate (V)
Cranberry Honey Macaron
Grapefruit Ginger Macaron
Translucent Candy Lollipop with Gold Leaf, Edible Flower with Elderflower Essence (V)
Translucent Candy Lollipop with Silver Leaf, Edible Petals with Mango and Jalapeno Essence (V)
Ube and Coconut Cream Pillow Tart (V)
Peppermint Patty Pillow Cake with Vanilla Sable
Boozy Milkshakes
• Bailey’s Irish Cream Milkshake • Banana, Oat Milk, Salted Caramel, and Bourbon (V) • Orange Sorbet Old Fashioned with Bitters Granita (V)
Housemade Valrhona Chocolate Bars
Dark Chocolate Horchata (V)
Dark Chocolate Turmeric, Lemon and Ginger (V)
Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream (V)
White Chocolate and Lavender
Chef Action Station SCOOPED TO ORDER SORBETS ON CHINESE DONUTS
Chocolate Sorbet (V)
Coconut and Lychee Sorbet (V)
Mandarin Sorbet (V)
Behind the Scenes
Menu Created by WOLFGANG PUCK and ERIC KLEIN VP of Culinary, Wolfgang Puck Catering
Pastry Design by KAMEL GUECHIDA, GARRY LARDUINAT, and JASON LEMONNIER
Restaurant-Style Service Directed by CARL SCHUSTER, CEO Wolfgang Puck Catering
Recipes For Your Oscar’s Party
Dinner Party
Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Serves 1 8oz Cavatelli Pasta 2 Tbsp Salt 2 Tbsp Butter 2 Tbsp Flour 1 ¼ cup Whole Milk ¼ cup shredded Aged Vermont White Cheddar 1 Tbsp Parmesan ¼ tsp Pink Peppercorns, toasted and ground ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, toasted and ground ¼ tsp Green Peppercorns
Bring 2-3 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Add 2 Tbsp of salt to the water and then the pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes or to al dente. Strain.
In a heavy bottom pot, melt butter and then whisk flour into the melted butter. Continue to whisk for two minutes on low heat avoiding any color.
Add milk to the butter and flour mixture continuing to stir until the milk thickens to a creamy consistency and coats the back of a spoon.
Add white cheddar, stirring to melt the cheese into the milk. Add ground pink and black peppercorns.
Add the pasta to the pot and stir in the Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve!
Vegetable Rice Paper Roll
Spring Rolls
Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Serves one 1 8” rice paper wrap 1/2 mango peeled, julienned into 3 inch sticks ½ tsp togarashi (shichimi) 4 mint, leaves picked 3 thai basil, leaves picked 1 whole fuyu persimmon, julienned 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and julienned 1whole cucumber, julienned into 3 inch sticks (Discard the seeds) 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce (recipe below) 1 whole fresh lime zest 3 shiso leaves ¼ c micro shiso Sweet Chili Sauce 2 Tablespoons of Agave 1 Tablespoon of Sriracha 1 Teaspoon chopped garlic ½ teaspoon of minced ginger 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce 1 teaspoon chopped mint 1 teaspoon of cilantro chopped
Combine ingredients and bring to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it begins to boil and remove from heat.
Take off heat and cool using an ice bath. Directions:
Take a bowl with hot water and place one rice paper round in until it is softens and is malleable, about 15 -20 seconds. Be sure to use to large enough bowl for the rice paper to fit without bending or folding.
Place the now rehydrated rice paper on a dry cutting board or flat clean surface.
Place towards a quarter of the way down the rice paper: 4 julienned strips of mango, 3 to 4 pieces of persimmon, 4 strips of cucumber, 3-4 strips of jalapeno, tablespoon of sweet chili sauce, zest a teaspoon of lime, ½ teaspoon of Togarashi, 3 mint leaves, 2 Thai basil leaves, shingle the shiso leaves on tip
Take the sides of the rice paper roll and fold inward, then bring the bottom of the rice paper and fold over the ingredients and gently roll upward.
Cutting the rice paper roll into desired pieces and garnish with micro shiso leaves.
Cocktails
Cocktails
Garden Party Martini (Non-Alcoholic Cocktail)
2 1/2 oz Seedlip Garden 108
1/2 oz Olive Brine
Dash of Celery Bitters
5 Drops Giardiniera Oil
Combine seedlip garden, olive brine, and celery bitters into a mixing glass over ice. Stir well. Strain contents into a chilled martini glass. Use an eyedropper to place 5 drops of Giardiniera oil onto the top of the cocktail.
When You Have Passion
1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 oz Agave Nectar
1/2 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
Dash of fresh ginger juice.
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, passion fruit liqueur, and fresh ginger juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain content into a 50 ml Tequila Don Julio Blanco bottle and serve with a mini paper straw.
The 92nd Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” will air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
