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Escape from the World ~Christine Siriano

By 4chionlifestyle | September 17, 2021

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.

Christine Siriano Escape From The World 4Chion Lifestyle — 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

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.

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.

Marina Diamandis Christian Siriano SS2022 NYFW 4Chion Lifestyle Escape the World — 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 A ncient Dreams in a Modern Land. Marina is a Welsh singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

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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.

Celebrities include:

Katie Holmes Actress
Lil’ Kim Musician
Busy PhilippsActress
Kristin Chenoweth Actress and Singer
Alicia Silverstone Actress
Kim Petras Musician
Coco Rocha Model
Leah McSweeney Entrepreneur
Christine Quinn Television Personality
Slayyyter Musician
María Zardoya Musician
Aquaria Drag Queen
Nico Tortorella Actor and Activist
Bethany C. Meyers CEO of the be.come project
Alok Vaid-Menon Writer and Performance Artist
Caroline Vazanna Author, Stylist, and Influencer

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Escape from the World ~ Christian Siriano

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.

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Tour De Taco Tuesday ~ Phoenix AZ

By 4chionlifestyle | July 27, 2021

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.

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).

Kaleb Phoenix Tour 4Chion Lifestyle Carefree Hwy — 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.

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Tour De Taco Tuesday Phoenix 4Chion Lifestyle — MASKADORES TACO SHOP

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.

Tour De Taco Tuesday Phoenix 4Chion Lifestyle El Taco Santo — 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.

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City Tacos (CT Tacos)

903 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Desert Foothills Scenic Drive

6 1/2 miles of Scottsdale Road

Maskadores Taco Shop

15090 N Northsight Blvd #115, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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El Taco Santo

4025 E Chandler Blvd Suite 5, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Los Taquitos Comida Mexicana

4747 E Elliot Rd #17, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Party Like An Oscar® Nominee

By 4chionlifestyle | April 24, 2021

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®.

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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

Smoked Salmon Oscar Recipe Party 4Chion Lifestyle

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.

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Spring Break Staycation ~ Phoenix Arizona

By 4chionlifestyle | March 7, 2021

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.

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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.

Spring Break Food

Staycations really need to have great food stops along the way.

Pappadeaux Phoenix, AZ

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.

Andreoli Pasta Italian Food 4Chion Lifestyle — Foodie Ellie enjoying her first Spring Break in Phoenix AZ

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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

E clectic 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.

Springs Break Staycation travel 4Chion Lifestyle — 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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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“I Care A Lot”~ Are You Afraid?

By 4chionlifestyle | February 27, 2021

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”. Photo Cr. Seacia Pavao / Netflix 4Chion Lifestyle — *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.

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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 Netflix Entertainment 4Chion Lifestyle — *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.

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Shopping in Las Vegas ~ Rene’ Tyler

By 4chionlifestyle | May 29, 2020

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Savory Pancake Brunch

By 4chionlifestyle | May 17, 2020

Savory Pancke Brunch — Bring pancakes to your brunch as a savory dish.

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

Spring Pea Puree (make the day before and reheat)

2 TBSP Olive Oil

1 shelled fresh or frozen peas

2 cloves garlic

1 small onion chopped

1/4 cup broth (chicken or vegetable broth)

1 TBSP Chopped Parsley

2 TBSP Lemon Juice

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.

Corn Pancakes

3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 Tsp. baking powder

3/4 Tsp. salt

1 TBSP sugar

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.

Enjoy.

Oscar® Is Throwing A Party

By 4chionlifestyle | February 1, 2020

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’.

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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.

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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)

• Roasted Cauliflower Toast, Agrodolce Shallots, Golden Raisins, Sumac (V) • Eggplant Caponata on Grilled Crostini (V)
• Tajin Spiced Popcorn (V)
• Housemade Potato Chips (V)

Tray-Passed Hors d ’Oeuvre

• Duck Carnitas, Mini Blue Corn Taco, Pomegranate Mole, Pear Pico De Gallo

Watermelon, Hamachi, Yuzu Kosho
Smoked Salmon Oscars Matzah
Miniature Wagyu Burger, Sharp Cheddar, Remoulade
Assorted Signature Pizzas
Spicy Tuna Tartare in Sesame Miso Cones
Beet Macaron, Herb Goat Cheese, Citrus
Winter Spice French Toast with Pumpkin Crème Brulee
Puffed Air Bread, Aquafaba Mousse, Bell Pepper Caviar (V)
Root Vegetable Potsticker, Carrot Ponzu (V)
Wild Mushroom Cigar, Truffle Aioli, Truffle Ash, Cigar Box (V)
Vegetable Rice Paper Roll, Mango, Papaya, Mint, Thai Basil (V/AG)
Sweet Potato Tempura with Mint Cilantro Aioli (V)

Passed Small Plates

SERVED COLD

Maitake Mushroom Salad, Eggplant Baba Ghanoush, Tahini, Burnt Onion Syrup, Sumac Spiced Pita Crumbs (V)
“Frozen” Tangerine, Gooseberry, Avocado, Mint, Cucumber, Aji Amarillo Vinaigrette (V)
Baby Little Gem Lettuce, Crispy Quinoa, Pomegranate, Wild Herbs, Green Goddess Vinaigrette (V)

SERVED HOT

Potato Tots, Herb Crème Fraiche, Caviar
Black Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, NY Yukon Gold Potato Puree with Creme Fraiche, Braised Celery and Spring Onion
California Sand Dabs Grenobloise, Lemon, Capers, Cauliflower Purée, Crispy Cauliflower Chips
Jidori Poussin Chicken and Waffles, Bourbon Maple Syrup
Forbidden Black Rice, Miso Glazed Baby Eggplant, Hunan Sauce, Crispy Wild Rice (V)
Wild Mushroom Bolognese, Rigatoncini Pasta (V)
Housemade Tofu, Hijiki Seaweed Rice, Carrot Greens, Edamame, Ginger Ponzu (V)
Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Tagine with Cauliflower Couscous, Dried Fruit, Harissa (V)
Housemade Campanelle Pasta with Preserved Meyer Lemon, Artichokes, English Pea, Pea Tendrils (V)
Braised Leeks, Fennel Sunchoke Puree, Cipollini Onion, Haricot Verts, Tomato Herb Pistou (V)

Chef Action Station

• Made to Order Mozzarella and Burrata

Vegan Cheeses (V)
Preserved Persimmon, Pickled Mustard Seeds
Tartine Breads
Housemade Pesto, Romesco, Tapenade, Anchovies in Olive Oil, Assorted Olive Oils, Assorted Vinegars, Mostarda

Sweets

Parfait of Boba – Compressed Honeydew,
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

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

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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

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.

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Vegan Dinner for the 77th Golden Globes

By 4chionlifestyle | January 5, 2020

Vegan Dinner for the 77th Golden Globes. Setting a dynamic dinner for the elite of Hollywood is always a challenge. This year for the first time the Golden Globes has asked the Beverly Hilton chefs to create a completely plant-based menu.

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Vegan Menu Decision

The last year we have seen an increase in plant-based food from the Impossible and Awesome Burger. “For the first time the meal served to our guests will be entirely plant-based, a way to focus awareness on the need to countenance sustainable lifestyles as our world moves towards climate and environmental insecurity.” The menu has no meat or dairy in any dish. The Golden Globes takes the challenge and brings a star-studded menu.

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Vegan Menu

The celebrities attending the Golden Globes this year will find a glamourous filling dinner. The menu includes:

The appetizer is chilled golden beet soup. This is prepared with shaved candy-striped beets, citrus oil, pistachio, micro chervil, and amaranth
The entrée will be “scallops” made from king oyster mushrooms, served with wild-mushroom risotto, roasted baby purple, and green brussels sprouts, globe carrots, and pea tendrils.
The dessert is a “Vegan Opera Dome,” with choco brilliance, praline gunaja crumble, caramelized hazelnuts, and passion crispy.

Vegan Menu Changes

Executive pastry chef Thomas Henzi discusses making a beautiful cake without the use of gelatin, eggs, milk, or butter. This is a completely plant-based pastry. “It is a bit different when coming to pastries. You have to always learn new things,” Henzi states.

Executive chef Matthew Morgan says, “It is exciting to be a part of it. The statement that it is making is extremely important.” The menu looks to be as fancy as years past and the celebrities should have plenty to eat and drink.

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Vegan Drink Menu

Moet is here again with mini champaign bottles for the red carpet arrivals (1500 in total). The official drink is the Moet Golden Hour. This cocktail (500 will be served) is created with Belvedere vodka, Moet, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. 125 bottles finish off the Moet champaign at the Golden Globes.

Vegan Dinner Table Settings

Mark’s Garden is decorating the table with over 10,000 flowers. Vibrant and full boutiques will grace each table on the evening of the Golden Globes.

Vegan Recipe

Golden Beet Soup

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 ½ lbs. golden beets, peeled and chopped into 1/2-in. pieces (6 cups), green tops reserved
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (1 1/2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
½ cup dry white wine
1 (48-oz.) container vegetable stock
1 cup water
1 tsp. orange zest plus ½ cup fresh juice (from 2 oranges)
1½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ cup chopped roasted salted pistachios

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add beets, onion, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to caramelize, 15 to 18 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Add stock and water. bring to a boil over medium; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until the beets are very tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; let cool 20 minutes.
2. Puree cooled soup in a blender until smooth; water can be added for desired consistency. Return puree to pot. Stir in orange zest, juice and salt. Chill 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
3. Thinly slice beet green tops. Ladle soup into bowls, and sprinkle with greens and pistachios. Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired.

Serves: 4
Active time: 40 minutes
Total time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

The Golden Hour Cocktail

1 cup ice
¾ oz. grapefruit vodka
1 oz. fresh pineapple juice
⅓ oz. simple syrup
1½ oz. chilled champagne
Fresh pineapple chunk
Pinch of smoked salt

1. Fill a shaker with ice, grapefruit vodka, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain into a coupe glass.
2. Top with champagne. Garnish with a fresh pineapple chunk sprinkled with a pinch of smoked salt.

Makes: 1

Ricky Gervais will host the high-profile ceremony airing live coast to coast on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC from The Beverly Hilton.

Stay tuned here and on our social media for exclusive coverage of the Golden Globes. #4chionstyle.

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7 Winter Fashion Trends to Keep On Your Radar

By 4chionlifestyle | December 13, 2019

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

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.

Capes

[Image Credit: Harpers Bazaar]

Last winter, it was all about futuristic fashion and shiny fabrics, as seen in February’s New York Stock Exchange 2018 collection. This year, brands are still focusing on luxe and dramatics but with a twist. No longer reserved for comic books, capes have found their way to high-fashion runways and store racks. They’re actually easier to style than you think, like this cream cape from Goodnight Macaroon paired with skinny jeans and heels.

Leather Trench Coats

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

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

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.

Rubber Sole Boots

With all that snow lining the sidewalks, heels are perhaps the most uncomfortable footwear choices you can make. Instead, it’s time to bust out the rubber sole boots, as they’re incredibly practical. Fashion writer Andrea Hannah explains that rubber soles are great at keeping water out, so feel free to dive into the snow as you please.

Fur Bags

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.