While the Capitol Collection will debut later on this year, Covergirl and Lionsgate will celebrate the partnership at “The Capitol Party” at the Cannes Film Festival Saturday night, that's May 18. To keep up on all our COVERGIRL & Catching Fire news, follow along on Facebook, Twitter, andInstagram, using #CapitolCOVERGIRL.
For now, here are the other two posters that Covergirl will be using in their ad campaign.
Emma Roberts shined at Vogue's- dinner in LA, you can too for much less.
-PJ Gach
The stars came out in LA for the Vogue and MAC Cosmetics dinner held at the Chateau Marmont. The event was to honor designer Prabal Gurung. Emma Roberts wore a bright blue Prabal Gurung sheath dress and looked so chic. She paired the dress with Melinda Mara drop earrings, Sophia Webster heels. The look is perfect for dressy date night, evening business event or even a summer wedding.
While her outfit's cost is in the thousands, my look for less costs much, much less!
Carmen dress, $94.99, Darling Clothes, Linear stone station earrings, $11.99, Arden B., Marion cut-out heels, $59.95, Sole Society, Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics smoothing lip color in 705, $18.50, Kohl's , Sally snake box clutch, $40, Boo Hoo
Imagine walking around a room surrounded by platinum jewelry, glittering diamonds and brilliant gemstones.
-PJ Gach
Nothing makes a woman's heart beat faster than looking at stunning jewelry. Nothing makes a klutz get more nervous than being surrounded by incredibly beautiful platinum jewelry that's incredibly expensive. The more you're drawn in by the craftmanship, astonishing jewels and shiny platinum settings, the more you want to touch, yet, the more you're terrified you'll break something. Could you imagine the cost of breaking, albeit accidentally, a multi-carat diamond red carpet ring or the above earrings designed by Lance Fisher? The thought alone could make you swoon.
As I walked through the Platinum Guild International's spring jewelry preview day, I was reminded of something I learned back in seventh grade: Platinum is rarer than gold, stronger and more durable. Yes, I actually learned that in my seventh grade Social Studies class. I know, I know.
Tables were laden with engagement rings, men's jewelry, wedding bands, jewelry and the stuff of dreams-red carpet jewelry.
That's an example of one of the many stunning red carpet pieces on display.
We were encouraged to try on rings. When you slip on an engagement ring, like the below Art Deco inspired one, you start dreaming.
Never mind that you're single, never mind that you're a committment phobe, that you haven't had a date in..well, the moment you slip on an engagement ring or wedding band, you start dreaming.
During the preview, all the editors who attended the event got a chance to vote in the JCK 2013 Platinum Innovation Awards. Categories include: Platinum Engagement Ring, Entry Platinum Engagemen Ring (semi-mounts under $2,500 retail), Platinum Wedding Band, Platinum Men's Jewelry, Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3,500 retail), Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry and Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry. The awards will be held at JCK Las Vegas, May 31- June 3.
Also on display were mouth-watering, heart-stopping and lust-worthy platinum jewelry that would look fab, just fab anywhere. Pieces from designers like Samuel Getz, Erica Courtney, Somos, Suna Brothers, Featherstone, Cara Lichtenstein/My Blue Heaven, Rina Limor and more.
Samuel Getz
Cara Lichtenstein/My Blue Heaven
To learn more about platinum jewelry, designers who work in platinum and designs in platinum, vist the Platinum Guild International website. Be prepared to swoon.
'Glee's' Jenna Ushkowitz showed off her fab figure in a graphic print dress from Miguel Antoinne.
-PJ Gach
The cast from Glee were at Fox's post-event party in New York City last night. Jenna Ushkowitz wore Miguel Antoinne's Aleksandra dress--a black and white print silk tiered dress (get it here) and black sandals.
Zig Zag sundress in Classic, $54, ShopSosie,Bella Zebra monochrome print chiffon dress, $36, Boo Hoo, Black and white triangle print dress, $36.99, AMI Clubwear
Olivia Palermo looked picture perfect at MOMA, you can look just as fab for less.
-PJ Gach
Last night Olivia Palermo was spotted at MOMA PS1 (Museum of Modern Art) in New York City for the Volkswagen dinner. She mixed up luxe and budget-friendly lines by wearing a striped Zara jacket and belt, Tibi top, Topshop skirt, Aquazzura heels and a Miss Dior Clutch. Very on-trend, very crisp looking and feminine to boot.
Throwing
a wing ding, shindig, party for all those jazz babies and cool cats you know to celebrate the
release of ‘The Great Gatsby?’ Check out these cocktails, cupcakes and nibbles.
-PJ
Gach
Throwing
on a flapper dress, grabbing a pair of spats for your beau? Are you going
vintage to get into The Great Gatsby vibe? If so, you’re in luck! I’ve
got Gatsby-inspired cocktails, tasty nibbles, low calorie cocktails and more to
get you in the Gatsby mood.
West Egg Punch
Named after the town from which Gatsby hailed, this festive punch can be prepared in a big batch ahead of time. Make in a glass drink dispenser for guests to serve themselves.
In a muddling glass muddle
the raspberries and tarragon, add remaining ingredients, add ice, shake and
strain over crushed ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a raspberry and a tarragon sprig.
In a mixing glass muddle
cucumbers, melon and mint, add Vidal, add ice and shake, strain into a chilled
martini glass and garnish with a cucumber round and a mint sprig
1.5 oz. peach juice (muddled
fresh peaches or pre-made peach juice)
Top with soda
Directions:
Combine all ingredients
except the soda in a mixing glass, add ice, shake, strain over fresh ice into a
highball glass, top with soda and garnish with a lemon wheel and peach wedge.
Shake
with ice, pour into a martini glass and garnish with fresh olives.
Green
Light Fizzys or Gin Rickey Gelatins
Serves
4
Ingredients:
1 (4-serving) box lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 Tbsp. gin
3/4 cup Market
Pantry Club Soda
Market Pantry
Whipped Cream
Fresh lime
Directions:
Dissolve lime
gelatin in boiling water in medium bowl; cool. Stir in gin; add soda.
Immediately pour into martini glasses. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to
set. Garnish with whipped cream and twist of lime.
Build ingredients over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice.
In the mood for something a bit darker like Gatsby himself? Try a classic Boulevardier, a drink invented in the twenties and perfect for cradling in a cocktail coupe.
Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.
Nibbles
Ceasar Deviled
Eggs
Makes 2 dozen
deviled eggs
No “Great Gatsby” party is complete without eggs! Along with the
story’s locations of West Egg and East Egg, deviled eggs were a must-have at
cocktail parties. Why Caesar dressing? The salad was invented in the 20s.
Ingredients:
1 dozen Market Pantry Eggs, hard cooked
½ cup Market Pantry Caesar Dressing
Market Pantry Paprika
Directions:
Peel eggs; slice in half lengthwise.
Combine egg yolks in medium bowl; mash with fork. Stir in dressing. Spoon yolk
mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until
serving.
Bake crab cakes and lobster puffs as directed. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise,
lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Whisk in butter; season with
cayenne to taste. Serve crab cakes and lobster puffs with sauce for dipping.
Mint Julep
Cupcakes
About 2 dozen cupcakes
“‘Open
the whisky, Tom,’ she ordered, ‘and I’ll make you a mint julep.’” – Daisy Buchanan
Ingrediens:
1 pkg. vanilla or white cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup Market Pantry Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 Market Pantry Eggs
1 tsp. mint extract
4 cups Market Pantry Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) Market Pantry Butter, well softened
3 to 4 Tbsp. bourbon whiskey
1/2 tsp. mint extract
8 green straws, cut into thirds
Fresh mint
Directions:
Heat oven to 350⁰F. Line muffin pans with
liners. Make cake batter as directed on box using cake mix, water, oil,
bourbon, eggs and 1 tsp. mint extract. Divide batter evenly among muffin
cups. Bake as directed for cupcakes. Cool completely.
For frosting, beat
powdered sugar, butter, bourbon and ½ tsp. mint extract in large bowl until
blended and fluffy. Frost cupcakes. Insert a straw into each;
garnish with fresh mint.
FLOTUS, Michelle Obama had a very special guest at the White House Mother's Day Tea, Prince Harry!
-PJ Gach
Prince Harry (oh, stop swooning all ready!)is visiting the states this week. One of his first stops was to be a very special guest for Michelle Obama's White House Mother's Day Tea yesterday. Hmm, I wonder how many women fanned themselves when he walked into the room.
Our First Lady wore one of her favorite dresses: A Prabal Gurung pastel floral print that she's worn before on Live with Kelly and Michael. Yesterday, she paired the dress with bone flats, an arm party of golden bangles and peach lipstick.
Whether she wore the dress with flats or coral-toned heels, it's a great look. Unfortunately, it's also a rather expensive look as Prabal's dresses go in the thousands.
Don't fret! I've got a great look for less.
Boutique Blair two colour block roll sleeve shift dress, $60, Boo Hoo, Missy bracelets, $9, Tulle, Rhinestoned faux suede flats in taupe, $24.80, Forever 21, Nyx Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Indie Flick, $6, Nyx Cosmetics
You, yes, you could win $500 from Kmart! What are you waiting for?
-PJ Gach
Last week I told you about the kick off event for Kmart's first ever Money Can't Buy Style Remix Challenge.The challenge is to create an outfit around a fun n' sexy Jaclyn Smith Utility Shirt, then upload your photo onto Kmart Fashion's Facebook page, enter the contest and (hopefully) be the winner! I entered, see the above silly photo of me, you know you could do better, so go do it now.
Voting kicks off May 14th, so you've got a few more days to enter before the wildness begins. You can also enter the contest two ways: Upload your photo either onto their Facebook page or upload the photos to either Twitter or Instagram with hashtag #MoneyCantBuyStyle.
The photo must include the Jaclyn Smith Utility shirt styled in your own unique way. Don't forget to enter and don't forget to vote! I mean, wouldn't you want to win a $500 gift card from Kmart, I would!
The day after the Met Gala, Nina Dobrev was seen rocking 15|FIFTEEN Jeans.
-PJ Gach
What would you do after a red carpet event? Well, if you were Nina Dobrev, you'd slip into a comfy, sexy and cute outfit. The next day after the Met Gala, Nina Dobrev wore a pair of 15|FIFTEEN 3rd Street Super Skinny Pigment Ombre jeans in Boysenberry Wax, a black tee and moto jacket and shortie cowboy boots.
15|FIFTEEN is a brand new denim company whose on-trend styles top off at $89. The jeans that Nina's wearing---they're only $79. You'll be able to pick them up later on this summer
Here's how to get the rest of her look for less.
Crinkled asymmetrical Moto jacket, $19.50, Wet Seal, Alana black retro sunnies, $10, Boo Hoo,Jaclyn Smith tee with braided trim, $11.89, Kmart, Sparkling oval chain necklace, $6.80, Forever 21, Black Tribal travel satchel bag, $32, Foreign Exchange, Black Wild West boots, $42. Foreign Exchange
Taking advantage of a sunny day in New York City, I, in my new striped Dress Barn maxi, and a zillion dogs took a walk in the park.
-PJ Gach
Not too long ago, I was gifted with a sexy, striped maxi dress from Dress Barn. I fell in love with it, the moment I took it out of the box. That day in March was so cold that I was still wearing my parka! Now, it's May and the weather's warm enough to step out in this cap sleeve lovely. So I and a bunch of dogs took a walk in the park.
