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Elsie Fisher, the star of 'Eighth Grade' slayed the red carpet--- and you can too. -PJ Gach Elsie Fisher hit the red carpet at the 2109 Oscars AKA the Academy Awards in a sharp Thom Brown Suit and a pretty amazing cat eye.
What's the secret for her big-eyed glam style? False lashes. Makeup artist celebrity makeup artist Kristin Hilton created Fisher's look and used Lashify lashes. According to Hilton, she kept it simple for Fisher, as it was her first time wearing falsies. Accoring to Hilton, she used two Lashify 10mm dramatic “B” Gossamers, then one 12mm “B” Gossamer at the outer corners. Then Hilton filled in the inner corners and the bottom lashine of her eyes with mascara.
“I was worried that Elsie would think the lashes were too heavy, but she said she couldn’t feel them at all!” reports Hilton, who adds, “I love that you can’t tell that they’re false lashes. They’re amazing. I’m going to use them from now on!”
Pirates of the Caribbean, The Gift and lots of other movies and series are leaving Netflix this March. -PJ Gach The Real Ghosbusters courtesy of Netflix If you've put off watching Drop Dead Diva seasons 1-6, Bruce Almighty, Newsies: The Musical...get ready, they're being kicked out of Netflix in March.
This month, there's not a lot leaving Netflix, but if you've been meaning to binge all of Party of Five or Role Models, Ghostbusters movies, Cider House Rules, well, you don't have much time!
Scroll down for the entire list of what's on its way out of Netflix.
Leaving 3/1/19
Bruce Almighty Fair Game - Director's Cut Ghostbusters Ghostbusters 2 Hostage Pearl Harbor The Breakfast Club The Cider House Rules The Gift The Little Rascals United 93
Leaving March 2 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Eighteenth Year
Leaving March 3 Drop Dead Diva: Seasons 1-6
Leaving March 4 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Leaving March 5 Newsies: The Broadway Musical
Leaving March 8 Click
Leaving March 16 Baby Mama Charlie St. Cloud Role Models
Leaving March 18 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Leaving March 31 Party of Five: Seasons 1-6 The Real Ghostbusters: Seasons 1-5
Gid gawd! Netflix is going to make it hard to leave home in March. 'Winter's Bone,' 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and more are coming to the streaming channel. -PJ Gach Queer Eye Season 3 courtesy of Netflix Okay, February had lots of wonderful new shows and movies in Netflix. This coming month, Netflix has stuffed their programming with incredible new shows and movies. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 2 the comedian will make you laugh, think and want to throw things. The show streams every Sunday. Where did the bands Heaven 17 and Duran Duran get their names? From the Movie Clockwork Orange. And it debuts on March 1. And the anticipated rock bio movie on MötleyCrüe, The Dirt debuts March 22.
Want tear-jerking drama? How about Girl (BE) (March 15). It won a slew of awards from Cannes to Queer Palm. A transgender girl wants to be a ballerina, dad steps in to help her realize her dreams. Lots of romantic movies like Emily Blunt and Hugh Dancy starring in The Jane Austen Book Club (March 8)--romance and reading in California. Speaking of Jane Austen, catch Gwyneth Paltrow in Emma (March 1). Osmosis (March 29) an app decodes the mysteries of love in where else but Paris. And Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey: Season 2! Motley Crue The Dirt courtesy of Netflix Netflix originals delivers movies about vampires, people who travel to parallel universes, space time continuum hiccups, and the animated series Love, Death and Robots (March 15). Speaking of things that go bump in the night, the third season of Santa Clarita Diet (March 29) should make people wonder about their neighbors....again.
There's lots of anime, comedy specials (Jimmy Carr, Nate Bargatze, Amy Schumer), military movies and more. Scroll down for the entire list of what's debuting this month...like Disney's Christopher Robin, The Legend of Cocaine Island, new ArrestedDevelopment, and a documentaries about losing, soccer, Formula 1 racing, and other cool subjects.
Netflix is debuting movies from India, Malaysia, Mexico, France, Japan, Korea and more countries too.
Scroll down for the complete list of everything that's debuting this March in Netflix.
Coming in March
On My Block: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL In the wake of a tragedy and Jamal's valuable discovery, the friends lean on each other like never before as they deal with the repercussions.
March 1 A Clockwork Orange Apollo 13 Budapest (FR)-- NETFLIX FILM Two friends quit their boring jobs to start a company that plans bachelor parties in Budapest. Their wives, however, have mixed feelings about this. Cricket Fever: Mumbai Indians-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL In the world's toughest cricket league, every game is a battle. Can Mumbai Indians come together and bring home another trophy? Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Disney's Saving Mr. Banks Emma Junebug Larva Island: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL A new season of hilariously zany adventures for larva pals Red and Yellow includes an invasion of their island! Losers-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL In a "winning is everything" society, how do we handle failure? Using sports as its guide, this documentary series examines the psychology of losing. Music and Lyrics Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Northern Rescue-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL After the sudden death of his wife, search and rescue commander John West relocates with his three kids to his rural hometown of Turtle Island Bay. River's Edge (JP)-- NETFLIX FILM High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably. Stuart Little Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind-- NETFLIX FILM Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story. The Hurt Locker The Notebook Tyson Wet Hot American Summer Winter's Bone Your Son (ES)-- NETFLIX FILM After his son is brutally beaten outside a nightclub, a surgeon takes the law into his own hands and seeks vengeance against the perpetrators.
March 2 Romance is a Bonus Book (Korea) (Streaming Every Saturday)-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL A gifted writer who's the youngest editor-in-chief ever at his publishing company gets enmeshed in the life of a former copywriter desperate for a job.
March 3 Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 2 (Streaming Every Sunday)-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Hasan Minhaj returns with new episodes every Sunday, bringing his unique, unexpected comedic perspective to current global events and culture.
March 5 Disney's Christopher Robin
March 6 Secret City: Under the Eagle: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Journalist Harriet Dunkley finds herself enmeshed in a conspiracy while striving to clear the name of a former cellmate accused of murder.
March 7 Doubt The Order-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Out to avenge his mother's death, a college student pledges a secret order and lands in a war between werewolves and practitioners of dark magic.
March 8 After Life-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Struggling to come to terms with his wife's death, a writer for a newspaper adopts a gruff new persona in an effort to push away those trying to help. Bangkok Love Stories: Hey You!-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL A loving couple become rivals when Belle opens a fusion bistro next to her ex-boyfriend Kram’s traditional restaurant in Bangkok’s chic Ari district. Bangkok Love Stories: Innocence-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL From a teenage parkour enthusiast to a bawdy restaurateur, an eclectic group of characters find romance in Bangkok's glittering Silom district. Blue Jasmine Formula 1: Drive to Survive-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane -- both on and off the track during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing. Hunter X Hunter (2011): Seasons 1-3 Immortals-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Driven by revenge, human-turned-vampire Mia sets out to vanquish Dmitry, a ruthless vampire leader who seeks an artifact that grants immortality. Juanita-- NETFLIX FILM Fed up with her life, Juanita leaves her grown kids behind and hits the road in search of a fresh start. Lady J (FR)-- NETFLIX FILM When her love affair with a lustful marquis takes a sudden turn, a wealthy widow concocts a scheme to get revenge -- with help from a younger woman. Shadow-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Haunted by a tragic loss, an ex-cop with a rare inability to feel pain strikes out on his own to catch offenders who've eluded Johannesburg police. Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams The Jane Austen Book Club Walk. Ride. Rodeo.-- NETFLIX FILM In the wake of an accident that leaves her paralyzed, a champion barrel racer is determined to get back on her horse and ride again.
March 12 Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Jimmy Carr has gathered a selection of his very best jokes for the ultimate comedy special. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect gags and brutally brilliant one-liners, Jimmy’s new show distils everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by into one incredible stand-up special. Featuring clever jokes, rude jokes, and a few jokes that are totally unacceptable. Filmed at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, “The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits” launches globally on Netflix, Tuesday, March 12th. Carr is also the host of the Netflix original show, “The Fix.” Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 6-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Kaito and Risako hang out with their housemates while Yui and Aio try to decide their next steps. Nothing is certain except their bonds of friendship.
March 13 Triple Frontier-- NETFLIX FILM Struggling to make ends meet, five former U.S. soldiers set out to steal millions from a drug lord's lair -- and end up with a target on their backs.
March 15 A Separation Arrested Development: Season 5 B-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL As the Bluths continue to make a mess of their personal and professional lives, Michael again can't quite abandon the family that makes him miserable. Burn Out (FR)-- NETFLIX FILM When his son's mom runs afoul of Paris's criminal underworld, a thrill-seeking superbike racer begins moonlighting as a drug courier to clear her debt. Dry Martina (AR)-- NETFLIX FILM An odd encounter with a fan and a tryst with that fan's ex-boyfriend leads a sexually adventurous singer on an escapade in Chile. Girl (BE)-- NETFLIX FILM With the support of her father, a 15-year-old transgender girl pursues her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. Winner of the Camera d'Or for best first film at this year's Cannes Film Festival as well as the Best Actor Prize for Un Certain Regard, the FIPRESCI International Critics Award for Best Film (Un Certain Regard) and the Queer Palm. The feature directorial debut of Lukas Dhont, the film was written by Dhont and Angelo Tijssens, and produced by Dirk Impens (Menuet). Girl stars Victor Polster and Arieh Worthalter. If I Hadn't Met You-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Eduard, a husband and father who loses his family in a tragic accident, travels to parallel universes to seek a better fate for his beloved wife. Kung Fu Hustle Las muñecas de la mafia: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Lucrecia, Brenda and Olivia are once again entangled in the world of the drug lords as Janeth and Martha are introduced to its dark dangers. Love, Death & Robots-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL An animated anthology series presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher. Paskal (MY)-- NETFLIX FILM Naval unit PASKAL is among the most elite special forces in Malaysia. But all bets are off when one of its own stages a hijacking. Based on true events. Queer Eye: Season 3-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL The Fab Five hit the road and head to Kansas City, Missouri, for another season of emotional makeovers and stunning transformations. Robozuna: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Ariston, Mangle and the Freebot Fighters are back, but protecting their home gets tougher when evil Danuvia unveils a powerful robot named Dominatus. The Lives of Others Turn Up Charlie-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL A down-and-out DJ plots to rebuild his music career while working as a nanny for his famous best friend's wild 11-year-old daughter. YooHoo to the Rescue-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL Five cuddly pals from the magical land of YooTopia use teamwork and special gadgets to help animals in trouble and make new friends along the way!
Info on 'The Dirt,' comedy specials, time travel and more up next.
Maybe you reacted like I did, when I woke up to the news that Karl Lagerfeld had passed away early in the morning in Paris. Shock. Complete and utter shock. Karl Lagerfeld AKA Uncle Karl was (and it hurts to write ‘was’) a prolific whirlwind who designed for Fendi, Chanel and his own eponymous line. Lagerfeld was a photographer, film maker; let’s face it, anything he tried his hand on, he succeeded.
In a realm where most designers are exhausted by the complexities of designing a line for a season, Lagerfeld was overseeing three different lines at once. And at the same time producing commercials and god knows what. It’s hard to believe that he’s gone.
To quote Vanessa Friedman’s New York Times 2018 article, “There is no doubt that Mr. Lagerfeld occupies a singular space in the style universe. He is someone who has shaped the fashion industry as we know it (and our wardrobes as we know them), alongside names like Giorgio Armani and Rei Kawakubo, and is probably about as close to a living legend as exists in fashion.”
Lagerfeld was born around 1935, I state 1935 because no one seems to be able to pin down the exact year. And like many people in fashion and the media, he was coy with details surrounding his birth year. It was agreed by biographers and friends that he was born Karl Otto Largerfeldt on September 10, 1933. His father Christian Ludwig Otto Largerfeldt was the managing director of Germany’s biggest condensed milk company. Largerfledt’s wife, Elisabeth Bahlmann was a lingerie saleswoman from Berlin, although some say that she was a violinist.
During World War II, the family, Christian, Elisabeth, Karl, and his sisters Martha Christine and Thea moved to the German countryside. Any details from that time are sketchy. Karl, a gift student, spent his time sketching and drawing. He decided to embark on a career in fashion—as an illustrator, and with his parents’ blessing, he moved to Paris.
Almost from the start Lagerfeld encountered success. In 1954, his sketch of a coat won a design contest from the International Woolmark Prize. Interestingly enough, a very young Yves Saint Laurent won a prize in the dress category. For much of their lives those two designers competed against each other constantly.
Lagerfeld moved from illustration to fashion design via becoming Balmain’s assistant. He then worked for Patou, Chloé, Krizia, Charles Jourdan, and Mario Valentino. In 1965, he came on board to Fendi. He started his own label in 1984, and came on board to Chanel in 1983.
By the time he started working for Chanel, the design house, which at one point was known for its innovation, had become as staid as its customers. Lagerfeld came in, and through his vision and his wit, turned Chanel once again into a design leader. Chanel embossed snowboards became a thing---never mind that high school students and most snowboarders couldn’t afford it, it became a hot item.
From decadently gorgeous runway shows –the Chanel superstore, space station etc., through reinventing the ubiquitous fringed Chanel suit into an an item of lust, Lagerfeld seemed to be prescient on what the next big thing would be.
No detail was ever to small to worry about to him. The documentary series 7 Days Out has an episode on a Chanel runway show. The crew built a giant garden complete with elaborate pergola etc., Whilst most people seated wouldn’t be able to see all the flora and the details, it was important for Lagerfeld that everything was perfect.
He had a wicked sense of humor. Lagerfeld turned his cat Choupette into a media star. Unlike other celebrities and designers, he seemed to get away with saying anything and everything. From attacking Angela Merkel to criticizing celebrities weight gain, people just shrugged it off with a “That’s Karl.”
He somehow acquired the moniker “Uncle Karl,” and it stuck when people talked or wrote about him. It was an affectionate and silly way to describe him.
I could go on about his endless thirst of knowledge. Many publications have stated that he was always reading, listening to new music and trying to absorb as much as he could.
He was brilliant, he was witty, and god was he talented. He will be missed.
A family tries to get a 'do-over' in small town Montana, and things go very wrong in 'Broken Ghost.' -Meghan Overbury Film Mode Entertainment
In Broken Ghost, we follow the Day family as they’re in the midst of relocating to a new town to escape their daughter’s past. They manage to get a house for fairly cheap, as it was the site of some recent murders. Before long, they’ve started experiencing some strange occurrences, from TVs turning on in the middle of the night, to whispers coming from the attic.
In addition to their potential ghost problem, Imogen (Autry Haydon-Wilson), or Grace, as she wants to be known, is struggling to keep her past a secret from her new classmates. One classmate in particular, Brandon (Devon Bagby), seems to be especially drawn to Imogen. He goes from being friendly to being a bully pretty fast, though his motivations seem fairly unclear. On top of all of this, Imogen is also visually impaired and seemingly yearning for more independence. Things aren’t so great on Imogen’s parents’ side, either. They’ve been through their fair share of problems, and seem closer to strangers than a married couple. Film Mode Entertainment Broken Ghost is a serviceable horror film for most of its runtime. Though it’s definitely more dramatic than scary, it plays on familiar horror tropes and does a good job of keeping the viewer invested in the characters. The film’s third act is where things start to get a bit weird. Without going into any spoilers, the tone of the film changes entirely, leading to more questions than answers.
Broken Ghost is undoubtedly a slow burn of a movie. It takes cues from recent atmospheric horror films like The Witch and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House. Whether that’s a good thing depends on how you felt about those movies; this genre is not for everyone. The atmosphere and cinematography in this movie are what really makes it work. This film looks sleek and high-budget, and the beautiful on-location shots of rural Montana just add to the appeal. Director Richard Gray (The Lookalike, Robert The Bruce) takes some chances with the film, most notably with blurry shots meant to be from Imogen’s point of view. The actors do a fine job, especially Scottie Thompson (Star Trek, Black List), whose portrayal of frustrated mom Samantha is one of the highlights of the film.
Whether Broken Ghost is for you or not depends on what you expect from it. This is not a movie for someone looking for a quick scare, loud noises, or nonstop action. It’s more of a drama than a horror film, but as a drama, it really works. While it doesn’t bring anything new to the genre, it’s entertaining enough, touching on themes of sexuality, family, and retribution. Some storylines are a bit problematic, but the film does enough right that these ‘wrongs’ don’t really matter so much. At its core, this is a movie about people, not about ghosts. And as Imogen herself says in the film, “People are way scarier than ghosts.”
Broken Ghost is distributed by Film Mode Entertainment and is available across all major digital platforms and VOD in North America.
Meghan Overbury is a writer and editor based out of Montreal, Canada. If she’s not at a concert, she’s probably neglecting sleep to watch Netflix, rereading books she’s read a million times, and trying unsuccessfully to do that adulting thing everyone’s always talking about. She can be found on Twitter @xxfearless.
'The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel won three Critics' Choice Awards--Snag Rachel Brosnahan's stellar makeup style. -PJ Gach Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel won big at the Critics' Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Rachel Brosnahan who plays the titular charactor, won the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Alex Borstein who plays Susie won the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award, and the show picked up the Best Comedy Series award.
And if you've seen this season (if not, go! Go watch!), Midge Maisel goes through more ups and downs then a merry-go-round. It's engrossing, and sometimes embarrassing, but always heartfelt and well written. Watch and be prepared to laugh and cry, and get hungry. There are scenes in diners that make you want to eat. And eat!
For tonight's event, Brosnahan chose a white pantsuit done up with a bog bow from Carolina Herrera, silver Jimmy Choos and matching bag from the same designer and rings from Ana Khouri. Her makeup look was created by Makeup Artist Lisa Aharon for Revlon---love that smokey eye. Here's exactly how Lisa created Rachel's look. Step-by-step directions and what products were used to give her that glowing style.
How to get those incredible smokey eyes? Again, here's Lisa with all the details. Lisa used the "ColorStay Brow Creator in Soft Brownhelped me define, shape and slightly fill in Rachel’s brows. Filling in and sharpening the brows helps to frame the eye and guide where the shadow is placed next. Since the suit was clean and white, we decided to have fun with color on the eyes. I used RevlonColorStay Crème Eyeshadow in Merlotas the base layer for a bold effect. We kept the shape a bit 60’s to complement the high ponytail. To add dimension and brightness, I added the light purple shade of the Revlon Colorstay Looks Book Palette in Insider. I used a blend of the light purple and pink shade from the same palette for the inner corner of the eye as well. Revlon ColorStay Crème Gel Eyeliner in Blackhelped to intensify the lash line. A few coats of RevlonVolumazing Mascaraadded both length and thickness to Rachel’s already beautiful lashes. It’s long lasting so I can rely on it not to flake or smudge on a red carpet. "
Lipstick is the finishing touch, and Lisa stated, "It’s been very dry in LA so I’ve been reaching for extra moisture where ever I can. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstickhas a rich amount of pigment but also delivers the hydration I needed for Rachel’s lips. After trying a few lighter shades, we landed on Bare Affairto complete her mod make up look."
Lady Gaga wore cerulean blue hair to match her Valentino gown at the Golden Globes. Here's how to recreate that look. -PJ Gach Lady Gaga STOPPED the Golden Globes red carpet last night. Her custom Valentino gown was breathtaking. And the diamonds! Whoa, the diamonds! Gaga wore 100 carats of Tiffany & Co diamonds. That's a lot of sparkle! The custom-made necklaces was created with 100 diamonds, and the pear-shaped pendant was a dazzling 20 carats.
What else was dazzling, and let's be honest, everything from head-to-toe Gaga was dazzling, was her hair. Gaga had her hair colored to match her gown (clever idea), and her updo by Frederic Aspiras, Lady Gaga’s Personal Master Hairstylist, rocked!
Aspiras used Joico and ghd hair products to do the 'do. Here's how he created the color and the style.
"I used a ghd oval dressing brushto sweep the hair up into ponytail and wrapped a d twist hair into a half bun, leaving the end of the hair out and parted to each side of her head. I then wrapped the ends of the hair around the ghd curve® soft curl ironto create long lasting curl. I finished by spraying Joico Humidity Blocker Finishing Spray."
What better way to prep for a big Thanksgiving meal than to run beforehand! And Central Park is gorgeous now. -PJ Gach
Get some exercise in Thanksgiving morning and enter PopIn's Turkey Trot. The 5K or 10K (your choice) race starts at 9 am over at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park. Organizers would like everyone to be there no later than 8:45 in the morning. The race should be over by 11:45 am. The race is open to all and it's free. You can read the details of the race here.
To register for the race, download the PopIn app (if you haven't already) because you'll need to scan yourself in and out of the race tomorrow.
PopIn's app is free. If you haven't tried it yet, check it out. You can visit tons of gyms and health clubs in the area via the app. You only pay for the time you use at the gym. If you work out for 20 minutes, you only pay for 20 minutes, not a month's membership. If you don't already have the app, download for ios here or android here. Want more info on PopIn....click here!
Vegetarians and meat eaters will love these cauliflower and pumpking side dishes. -PJ Gach
Courtesy of Lynx Grills
Scrambling around trying to come up with a side dish that will please everyone? Want something that showcases the trendiness and tastiness of cauliflower? Love the color of roasted pumpkin? Well, hello there! Executive Chef Andres fromLynx Grills has two recipes that will wow even the pickiest eaters.
Cauliflower Patties made on the on the ASADO COOKTOP Courtesy of Lynx Grills Courtesy of Lynx Grills
Ingredients: 1 head of Cauliflower 2 Large Eggs ¼ Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded ½ tsp Garlic, minced Salt and Pepper, to taste Vegetable Oil Spray Directions: Preheat Asado on high for 30 minutes. Cut cauliflower into florets and cook in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Mash the cauliflower and stir in cheese, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well. Form 1-inch patties with the cauliflower mixture and spray the Asado cooking surface with vegetable oil. Cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve while hot and enjoy!
Almond & Thyme Roasted Pumpkin on the NAPOLI OUTDOOR OVEN Courtesy of Lynx Grills Courtesy of Lynx Grills Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 1 cup Onion, cut in medium cubes 2 Tbs olive oil 1⁄2 Tsp salt 1 Tsp fresh ground black pepper ½ Tsp ground cumin ¼ Tsp paprika ½ tsp Thyme leaves, fresh 2 Tbs Sliced Almonds + more for garnish Directions Pre-heat your Napoli oven on low for 30 minutes with door on. Mix pumpkin, onion, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, thyme and almonds in a large bowl. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft and brown on the edges. Serve and garnish with sliced almonds. Serves 6 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes
Three-quarters of middle-aged Brits are happy to snap a photo of their meal for social media, according to research. -SWNS Digital Despite being considered a habit of younger generations, a poll of 2,000 adults has found those aged 35-55 are often uploading images of their food to Instagram or Facebook.
Overall, 48 per cent of adults are happy to post a picture of their dinner online, with Italian food considered the most photo-friendly cuisine.
It was followed by Chinese, Indian and American, with stylish Japanese sushi placing fifth.
Julie Daniels, head of Meerkat Meals atcomparethemarket.com, which commissioned the research, said: “You don’t have to scroll far before you’re hit with the culinary delights of your friend’s latest restaurant visit.
“It appears that the picture-perfect phenomenon is here to stay, with Brits going to new lengths to get the perfect shot.
“From checking out a restaurant’s interior to finding the perfect lighting and angle, it’s become a largely accepted part of dining out as Brits compete for bragging rights online.”
When it comes to creating the perfect food selfie, 70 per cent of diners said the most important factor is the restaurant’s lighting, with natural light trumping candlelight and brightly-lit settings for the ideal shareable snap.
Other key components for a selfie-sational food shot include the food’s placement, the crockery and the presentation, as well as the restaurant’s interior.
Food influencer Food Feelshas created a guide to the ultimate grub shot, saying: “It comes as no surprise that Brits are looking to create the perfect food selfie as it has become the norm to reach for our phones as soon as our meal arrives at the table.
“Creating a perfect culinary picture can take a lot of skill and practice but there are some simple tips and tricks to follow so diners can tuck into their meal while it’s still hot.”
Food Feels top ten tips on how to take the perfect foodie shot are after the jump.
Thank you for your service. To all past and present servicemen and women who defended democracy everywhere, thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for all that you have done, and all that you do.
The PCA AKA the E!People’s Choice Awards is now in November! -PJ Gach The People’s Choice Awards always kicked off award season. Not this year! Now the 44th Annual People’s Choice Awards has a new name; the E! People’s Choice Awards. And it’s now held in November! Like tonight, November 11, 2018. Instead of Los Angeles, the event was held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. Some things stayed the same; gorgeous red dresses and awards that voted on by the public, not the industry.
John Legend, Nicki Minaj (who won female artist and album of the year awards, Rita Ora, and LadyGaga performed.
Chadwick Boseman won the Male Actor of 2018, for his role in Black Panther. Danai Gurira won Best Action Movie Star for her work also in Black Panther. James Charles won Beauty Influencer of 2018, and Avengers: Infinity Wars won the Action Movie Award. To see the entire list of winners, click here.
Let’s get to the fun stuff, who wore it best on the E! People’s Choice Awards.
Victoria Beckham Victoria Beckham won the first ever Fashion Icon Award at the People’s Choice Awards. “I aways told myself, dream big, and then dream even bigger,” she said on stage. “For all of the women who have been doubted or doubted themselves, this is for all of us.” Naturally, she wore on her very smartly tailored suits.
Aisha Jade
Celebrity Big Brother star, actress and blogger Aisha Jade wore an embroidered sheer dress with a deep vee. Her pastel bag is from The Daily Edited.
Erin Lim E! correspondent and host of The Rundown wore a beaded, feathered gown that’s glittery goodness.
Mila Kunis In stark contrast to all the sequins, feathers, beading and glitter, Mila Kunis wore a sleekly cut, spaghetti strap midi dress by Perry, and beaded Louboutins. Her movie, The Spy Who Dumped Me won the Comedy Movie of 2018 award.
Amber Valletta Model Amber Valletta looked radiant in a red Victoria Beckham red cocktail dress.
Chrissy Teigen Chrissy Teigen’s just launched a line of housewares for Target, her second collab with Revolve has just dropped, and she’s working on other stuff too. She looks fab in a beaded mock wrap mini.
Susan Kelechi Watson This Is Us actress Susan Kelechi Watson brought uber glamour with her feathered cocktail dress from Georges Chakara.
Scarlett Johansson Does Scarlett Johansson ever look bad? I think the answer is nope. She wore a Versace bustier paired with a big belt and slim pants. Want that outfit. Johansson picked up the Female Movie Star of 2018 for role in Avengers: Infinity War.
La La Kent Vanderpump Rules cast member La La Kent wore a Steven Kahlil sheer and beaded gown.
Melissa McCarthy Melissa McCarthy’s new movie, Will You Ever Forgive Me has rave reviews and packed theaters. Tonight, she picked up the People’s Icon of 2018 award. Love the black and white duster.
Two floors to play in! That's right, Glossier's new flagship store will have lots of room and lots of products to check out. -PJ Gach Instagram
Perhaps the newest tourist (and locals) destination will be Glossier's first ever flagship store. Located on 123 Lafayette Street, it has two floors (look at the photo of those stairs) and it's big; like 3,000 square feet big. See below, the original annoucement on Instagram. Read Kiehl's Popup Shop Is an Interactive Wonderland of FUN
The store has been designed to maximize customers shooting images for Instagram. There will be lots of selfies and produc shots going on from morning to night.
The store opens up to the public on November 8th. Just look for the lines around the block.
Ballet Hispánico's Carmen.maquia has elements of Flaminco and Spanish paso doble in the ballet. -PJ Gach Photo by Christopher Duggan
Carmen.maquia by Gustavo Ramírez Sansanoon was first created for and performed by the Luna Negra Dance theatre of Chicago, Ballet Hispánico premiered the full-length narratice dance at the Apollo in New York CIty in 2014. For two nights, December 7 & 8, Ballet Hispánico returns to the Apollo to perform this sensuous, athletic ballet.
Tickets start at $10! Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro stated in a press release, "We are thrilled to return to the Apollo Theater with Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's CARMEN.maquia. We are committed to making dance accessible to all audiences with multi-cultural marketing efforts and low-cost ticket prices. We are happy to partner with the Apollo, once again, to make this goal come to fruition." Photo by Christopher Duggan
"In 2012, the Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano gave Bizet's 'Carmen' a dramatic and stylish contemporary dance makeover... Forget that flaming red dress," stated Brian Schaefer in his review in The New York Times. "This version of the Gypsy seducer's tragic tale takes place in a bleak, modernist black-and-white world, where contemporary ballet flirts with flamenco and paso doble."
Carmen.maquia is a contemporary ballet inspired by Picasso and Georges Bizet's orginal Carmen. The music for the ballet is taken from various works of Bizet and the Carmen Fantasy by Pablo de Sarasate.
Pick up tickets in person at the Apollo Theater box office (253 W. 125th Street), or online.
Prince Harry and Prince William inherited Princess Diana's jewelry collection; she hoped they would give it to their wives. -PJ Gach
In Princess Diana's will, she ensured that both of her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry would inherit her jewelry. It was left to the two of them to pick particular pieces close to their hearts. The idea behind this bequest was that in the future, they would in turn gift their wives with her jewelry. It's a way of keeping Princess Diana's memory and love alive.
Prince William gave Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, Diana's sapphire engagement ring. He also gave her the matching earrings (she wears them quite a lot).
When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, he gave her Diana's aquamarine ring set with diamonds in the band. Eagle-eyed jewelry watchers noticed that Meghan wore the ring at her wedding reception.
Both the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex wear the late princess's jewelry almost daily. During Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex's recent tour of New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Tonga, Meghan wore Princess Diana's butterfly earrings every day.
While we can't ask either Duchess if we could borrow a gem or two, you can purchase gorgeous lookalikes, hommages if you will of Princess Diana's jewelry. A copy of the famous aquamarine ring can be yours for $499.99 from Super Jeweler. Set in white gold, the heat-treated emerald cut aquamarine has 22 sparkling diamonds on either side of the stone. Dream about wearing the same earrings that Kate Middleton and Princess Diana wore? Super Jeweler makes their version, the 2 carat emerald cut sapphire and halo diamond dangle earrings in 14 karat white gold, for $899.99.
They also have an hommage to the same gold wire bracelet that Princess Diana wore, and is being worn now by Meghan. If you've been thinking about getting your own "royal jewels" collection, take a look at Super Jeweler.
Documentaries: long and short from all over the world can be seen during DOC NYC. -PJ Gach Fire on the Hill courtesy of David Magdael and Associates, Inc.
DOC NYC is back! Documentaries, long and short are playing in movie houses across New York City starting on November 8th, and running through November 15. DOC NYC showcases both established and upcoming documentarians. Look for memoirs, humor, reportage and more during the event. You'll find music in the premieres of 16 Bars--featuring Todd Thomas AKA Speech from Arrested Development and The 5 Browns: Digging Through the Darkness, the story of 5 piano virtuosos and their family, The Artist and the Pervert--the story of composer Georg Fredrich Haas and sex-educator Mollena Williams relationship and more.
Fire on the Hill tells the tale of modern Black cowboys in Compton, California. Hillbilly, a deep look into Applachia, The Insuffrable Groo--about a man who makes awful movies, and has fans like Napoleon Dynamite’s Jared Hess and Jack Black. Also showing during the fest is Jane Fonda in Five Acts,Quincy, Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.
These are just a few of the many, many long and short form docs that will be showing during the festival. For the full list of films and the schedule, click here. To purchase tickets, click here.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday are coming up quickly. Here's how to find the best deals and save money. -PJ Gach
Some Black Friday & Cyber Monday shoppers seem psychic; they know ahead of time where all the great deals and steals are. How do they know way ahead of Friday, November 23rd what the Black Friday sales deals and steals are? They're reading the Black Friday websites and suscribe to their newsletters.
I've been using the Black Friday websites for awhile now and have gotten stellar deals on electronics, clothing and more. These sites manage to acquire the Black Friday sales circulars and Black Friday ad scans, and publish them as soon as they get them. Now, you can budget ahead of time and shop smart on Black Friday.
The sites break down sales into categories: electronics, home, jewelry, kids, fashion, beauty, and well, anything you can think of. They'll also mention rebate, coupon deals and other ways to save money and shop smart. Since it's more fun to share, I'm passing the information onto you.
What I've done, and am suggesting to you, is to subscribe to these site's newsletters. The moment they get an ad scan or an ad leak, or get news on an incredible sale, they email that info to their subscribers. And yes, they've got the 411 on Cyber Monday sales too,
BFAds.net has already published Macy's 2018 Black Friday ad scans.
GottaDeal has a Black Friday section. You'll find info on shipping deals, ad scans and more. They've got the deets on Amazon's holiday shipping right now.
BlackFriday.com has ad scans, leaked sale news and more. Up on their site right now are Kohl's, Target's and other stores Black Friday ad scans.
TheBlackFriday.com has a ton of Black Friday ad scans on their site right now.
BestBlackFriday.com has Petco, Walgreen's and lots of other holiday sale scans too.
Does the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum really erase wrinkles and fine lines quickly? -PJ Gach
A couple of weeks ago, I attend the launch of the new No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum. It’s supposed to be the new hero product of the line. Four different clinical trials run by four different universities came back with great results. Women who used the product found that fine lines and wrinkles were disappearing from their skin in about a month. Prolonged usage made it seem as if the serum was turning back time.
After the launch, I wrote an article about it. In the piece, I stated that I would give it a whirl and report back the next week. Not seeing a difference in my skin in a week, I decided to keep using it, and then report back.
I was told at the launch that I could incorporate the serum into my daily skin care routine, so I did. Presently, I’m washing my face in the morning with Golden Door Hydrating Cleansing Milk, $38.99, HSN, using Rituals Rich & Eye Cream, $40, Rituals, and Jane Iredale Beauty Prep Face Moisturizer, $45, Jane Iredale. Both the Golden Door cleanser and the Jane Iredale moisturizer have an uplifting citrus scent; you need that in the morning. Before applying the creams, I use the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum, $41.99, Walgreens.com.
At night, I’m cleansing my face with IT Cosmetics Bye-Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, $38, Sephora. I love this stuff; it dissolves makeup instantly, even takes off waterproof mascara. It leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh.
Since I’ve been using the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum for almost three weeks now, I’ve been staring in the mirror, looking for changes. If there are changes, they’re very small. Luckily, or not, I have good skin, it’s resilient. I have a few fine lines around my eyes, the beginnings of the “11”marks between my brows, and very few lines on my forehead. I do have lines around my mouth—from smoking---I know, I know—So, if there are changes happening, I haven’t seen them yet. According to the studies, visible changes seem to set in around the second month of usage. I’m going to continue using the No7 serum and will report back. I was sort of hoping that I would see more of a change in three weeks, as some users in the trials did report that.
About the bottle. It’s made to resemble a syringe. Not sexy. When you first start using it, you have to apply pressure to get it to release the serum. My bottle leaks serum, so there’s always a tiny puddle by the top. And to be really annoying, it’s best to have the bottle stored standing up. On its side, the puddling continues.
Should you buy it? Like most skin care products, you need at least 30 days of usage before you see a change. Any sort of change. Damage didn’t occur overnight, and reversing it does take time.
Astronaut and author Scott Kelly will be giving a talk at New York City's Hayden Planetarium. -PJ Gach Astronaut and author Scott Kelly will be appearing at the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium this Monday, November 5th for an after hours lecture.
Joining him onstage will be John Logsdon, author of The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration. Kelly's lecture, Infinite Wonder, takes its name from his latest book. Kelly will be showcasing the book and the incredible images he took while out in space. Kelly's lecture is part of the planetarium's Frontier Lecture series. Yes, you can have him sign your book after the talk. Tickets are $15 ($13.50 seniors, students); $12 Members. Click here to purchase tickets online.
The Hayden Planetarium's entrance at 200 Central Park West, use the 81st Street entrance for the lecture. For more information on the planetarium and it's programs, please visit their site.
Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday---So, you have to turn your clock back an hour tonight. -PJ Gach Yes, it's winter! Daylight Savings Time AKA Summer Time ends on Sunday. That means when you wake up on Sunday, you'll have an extra hour of sleep. It also means that it gets darker earlier...ugh. Set your clock back before you go to sleep.
A way to remember it is you "fall back" in the winter, and then "spring forward" in the spring. There are places where Daylight Savings Time isn't observed. Countries near the equator, Asia and Africa, Argentina, Belarus, Iceland, Turkey, Morocco, Saskatechewan, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe are all not following it.
This year is the 100th year that it's being observed.
While many states in America have proposed laws so that they don't have to follow it, unless Congress changes federal law, we're stuck with it.
Sigh.
Like the clock?? I think it's nifty! Found it on Amazon, and it's only $16.99. Cute clocks decor is the only bright spot. Sigh,
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex wore Prince Harry's puffer on their walk in the Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua in New Zealand. -PJ Gach
Let's be honest, women love borrowing their boyfriend's or husband's jackets, sweaters and shirts. They're comfy and smell like him. On their final days in New Zealand, Prince Harry and his adorable wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex toured the Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua. Meghan borrowed Prince Harry's Norrøna puffy jacket. She turned up the cuffs and paired it with ankle-length black pants and black flats.
Here's the jacket by itself: It's the Lofoten lightweight down jacket, $369, Norrøna.com. The jacket comes in five colors: black, blue, red, green and aqua. The women's version is also, $369 on Norrona.com, and comes in pink, white, yellow and blue.
Netflix is making time management difficult! Here's what you need to binge now before they're off the streaming network. -PJ Gach
Netflix
Every month Netflix releases binge-worthy films and series. And every month, they do some dusting and cleaning and get rid of shows. Here's what's leaving this month.
Netflix's November is more stuffed with goodies than a Thanksgiving Turkey. -PJ Gach Netflix
Netflix is debuting over 40, really, I lost count at 45, Netflix movies and original series this month. If Netflix was a Thanksgiving turkey, it would explode in the oven. House of Cards IS BACK! Even though Halloween is over, Netflix is letting you get your screaming-close-your-eyes-freak-out on with Cloverfield, Sabrina, Bram Stoker'sDracula, From Dusk Till Dawn, and more.
John Leguizamo's John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons starts its run on November 5th. Kat Williams, Jeff Ross and Dave Attel have comedy special, and Hasan Minhaj'sPatriot Act with Hasan Minhaj is a weekly comedic/political show.
Super Drags, you might have heard about the kerfluffle about this new animated series; is about crime-fighting drag queens. Say yass! First run in Brazil, Rupaul's Drag Race Superstars voice the show for the English speaking audience. They are Lady Eliza - William Belli, Champagne - Trixie Mattel, Scarlet - Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Lemon - Ginger Minj.
There's also romcoms like The Holiday Calendar, The Break Up, prince and princesses going undercover. Documentaries on Orson Welles,Richard Nixon, yummy cooking shows like The Great British Bakeoff: Season 6--hey, I can't bake, but I love to watch bakers.
Lots of stuff for kiddos too. View the entire list and plan to binge, binge, binge watch!
Avail. 11/1/18
Angela's Christmas-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt. Bram Stoker's Dracula Bring It On: In It to Win It Cape Fear Children of Men Close Encounters of the Third Kind Cloverfield Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo Doctor Strange (2007) Fair Game - Director’s Cut Follow This: Part 3-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL BuzzFeed reporters research sexbots, superbug snipers and more in the third installment of this documentary series. From Dusk Till Dawn Good Will Hunting Jet Li's Fearless Julie & Julia Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles: Pt. 1 National Lampoon's Animal House Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow Planet Hulk Scary Movie 2 Scary Movie 3 Sex and the City: The Movie Sixteen Candles Stink! The English Patient The Judgement-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL After a traumatic incident at a party makes her a target of gossip and derision, a young college student tries to change her school's toxic culture. The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep Transcendence Vaya Netflix
Avail. 11/2/18
Brainchild-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL From germs and emotions to social media and more, it’s the science of your world explained in a way that's refreshingly relatable. House of Cards: Season 6-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL With Frank out of the picture, Claire Underwood steps fully into her own as the first woman president, but faces formidable threats to her legacy. ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's shifting ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies. The Holiday Calendar-- NETFLIX FILM A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future -- and pointing her toward love. The Other Side of the Wind-- NETFLIX FILM A completion and restoration of Orson Welles's unfinished film, this satire follows the final days of a legendary director striving for a comeback. They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL This engaging documentary explores Orson Welles's unfinished film, "The Other Side of the Wind," which he worked on for a decade before his death. Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Season 4-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL With her sunny attitude, Poppy leads her friends in rescuing Mr. Dinkles, supporting Guy Diamond's new invention and teaching Smidge to be helpful.
Scary movies, outlaws, period dramas and more up next
Give the gift of great skin care and healthy skin with a little something from Kiehl's Gifting Workshop. -PJ Gach
Yes, the holidays are coming!!! This holiday season, Kiehl's is opening up their first ever popup shop; think of Kiehl's as holiday elf, or helping hand for holiday gifting and wrapping.
Located at in the heart of Soho, 513 BroadwayNew York, NY10012 (click here for map & directions), the popup shop is going to be the holiday destination. Why? 'Cause it's an immersive event. Come in and play! There's the Kiehl's "Snow Globe," and a window display that lets you be part of their holiday campaign. The store's art and characters are created by artist Andrew Bannecker, the designer of Kiehl’s Holiday 2018 collection.
Create a custim gift by visiting each of the different stations of the workshop to build their perfect gift out of a select assortment of Kiehl’s products. Go ahead and mix and match products. Pick your gift box, tissue paper, shred, accents like stickers, ribbons and gift tags for a fully customized gift.
On the run, visit the Kiehl's-on-the-Go wall. Fill up a travel bag or tin with travel-sized Kiehl's products. Buy four travel-sized products and you'll get a 10% discount.
Personalize the label of a Kiehl's Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, and other Kiehl’s jar products.
You can also pick up pre-made gift sets fromKiehl’s 2018 Holiday Collection, including the three sets in the Kiehl’s x Andrew Bannecker for Feeding Americacollection. 100% of Kiehl’s net profits, up to $100,000, will benefit Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. This donation will help provide 1,000,000 meals to families this holiday season.
Oh yeah, you don't have to drag the gifts home with you; Kiehl's offers ground shipping and complimentary gift wrapping for purchases of $75 and more.
