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Not merely a blog, TGATP is a lifestyle! From fabulous fashion and beauty products to the latest in food and libations to the hottest gadgetry and travel spots – we provide you with the skinny on the best that Life has to offer!

TGATP Scene

From the most glamorous galas and movie premieres to restaurant openings, culinary events, product launches, concerts, and spa parties – TGATP covers everything that is truly worth attending.

TGATP Speak Easy

Editorial and interviews about, and from, the world at large.

TGATP Supports

On the beat at charity events with info on how you can leave your philanthropic mark.

Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures Is A Mixed Bag
Saturday, 17 Dec, 2011 – 13:25 | No Comment
Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures Is A Mixed Bag

 
TGATP is still not over the death of Amy Winehouse, who was the brightest and most original singer on the scene.  Since it includes the last original tracks from her mixed with some retreads, I …

Give The Gift Of Memory With Prevagen
Saturday, 17 Dec, 2011 – 9:19 | No Comment
Give The Gift Of Memory With Prevagen

We lose an astonishing 30,000 to 50,000 brain cells everyday which is a vast number when you consider how few many people have to start with!  Just joking!  But the simple truth is that due …

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Friday, 16 Dec, 2011 – 12:24 | No Comment
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Smart, action-packed and hilarious, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is the one to see this holiday season! Chockfull of explosions, gunfire, fist fights, and slapstick, Guy Ritchie’s second stab at the Sherlock franchise is far more exciting than the first one.and makes my top ten for the year. It’s an absolute TGATP must-see!

Land’s End for the Holidays!
Tuesday, 13 Dec, 2011 – 13:35 | No Comment
Land’s End for the Holidays!

Lands’ End has always been one of my favorite stores for the classic American home and there are a ton of affordable and festive home items that you will be able to use for many a holiday season. With just two weeks till the big day, order now to ensure your items arrive on time.

Three Must-Have Handbag Accessories For The Glamorous Woman
Monday, 12 Dec, 2011 – 0:18 | No Comment
Three Must-Have Handbag Accessories For The Glamorous Woman

My handbag was like a black hole with keys, phone, and other necessities always sinking to the bottom. And no matter how big the bag, it is always stuffed to the hilt! Thus, it was great to discover these handy essentials that help me stay both organized and glamorous all day.

TGATP at the Elizabeth Taylor Christies Auction
Friday, 9 Dec, 2011 – 12:31 | No Comment
TGATP at the Elizabeth Taylor Christies Auction

Last Friday, I was very blessed to be given the VIP treatment by the folks at Christies and offered a private tour of the items up for auction from the Elizabeth Taylor estate. The pieces are nothing short of breathtaking! So beautiful was the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond gifted to her by great Love, Richard Burton that I almost fainted under its brilliance.

How to Channel Marilyn with glominerals
Thursday, 8 Dec, 2011 – 0:55 | No Comment
How to Channel Marilyn with glominerals

With “My Week With Marilyn” currently in theaters glominerals makeup artist, Kate McCarthy felt inspired, and Voilà – Marilyn’s look is recreated using products from glominerals!

Island Dog Design Beds Are the Perfect Holiday Pet Idea
Wednesday, 7 Dec, 2011 – 9:08 | No Comment
Island Dog Design Beds Are the Perfect Holiday Pet Idea

If you are anything like TGATP, your furry companions are just additional members of the family. To honor your pet his holiday season, spoil your favorite canine or feline with a lush new bed from Island Dog Design. Completely eco-friendly, they are designed for the discerning owner who cares about the health and well-being of her pet yet has an uncompromising sense of style.

Make Great Holiday Cocktails with Elixir Floral Infusions!
Tuesday, 6 Dec, 2011 – 8:39 | No Comment
Make Great Holiday Cocktails with Elixir Floral Infusions!

Over a year and a half ago, I went teetotal in a world of non-stop cocktail parties. Thus, I am always on the lookout for yummy ways to imbibe alcohol free. Elixir Floral Infusions, an all-natural, organic flavor enhancer handcrafted in small batches, are a creative and tasty way to cater to both the drinkers and non-drinkers at your holiday parties.

Tips to Travel Chic With La Redoute
Monday, 5 Dec, 2011 – 9:26 | No Comment
Tips to Travel Chic With La Redoute

While it is important to be comfy while traveling, people are now boarding planes, trains, and automobiles in all form of downright slovenly clothes from PJs to sweats. But there is really no reason to throw fashion out the window just because you are going on a trip. To revive my traveling wardrobe, I recently shopped on the La Redoute site, a shopping portal with 70 different brands to pick from, for some adorable travel pieces to suggest to you.

The Blackberry Playbook and the Kindle Fire
Wednesday, 30 Nov, 2011 – 11:22 | No Comment
The Blackberry Playbook and the Kindle Fire

The folks at RIM sent TGATP a Blackberry Playbook to check out and I fiddled with the Kindle Fire at a recent tech event. Both make awesome holiday gifts, so check out my review.

Get Your Jewels Holiday Ready with Sparkle Bright
Monday, 28 Nov, 2011 – 23:47 | No Comment
Get Your Jewels Holiday Ready with Sparkle Bright

One area that women often neglect in maintaining their wardrobes is keeping their jewelry properly polished.  I, for one, was wearing cloudy gemstones with no knowledge that they didn’t have to be that way!  In …

Survive Holiday Family Dinners with These Practical Tips from Madea
Tuesday, 22 Nov, 2011 – 10:59 | No Comment
Survive Holiday Family Dinners with These Practical Tips from Madea

With the holidays upon us, we have reprinted the hilarious rules from Madea that were first brought to our attention last year. Print and give a copy to each guest entering your home. And have a wonderful Thanksgiving! TGATP is off to the Riviera Maya, so see you when we get back!

TGATP’s Take On for 11/21/11 – The Penn State Scandal, Demi Divorces, and Astro
Monday, 21 Nov, 2011 – 9:35 | No Comment
TGATP’s Take On for 11/21/11 – The Penn State Scandal, Demi Divorces, and Astro

This week, TGATP takes on the awful Penn State molestation story, the Moore/Kutcher divorce, and the X-Factor Astro controversy.

Happy Feet Two
Friday, 18 Nov, 2011 – 19:09 | No Comment
Happy Feet Two

I really, really, really wanted to like “Happy Feet Two” more. Fresh off of laughing my ass off at “Puss in Boots”, I was expecting the same sort of witty repartee and adult innuendo. But while the visuals were excellent (especially the krill swarms), Happy Feet Two was just too damn serious for me. If you saw “Happy Feet” you will want to see what happened to our beloved Mumble and Gloria. But don’t expect a tons of laughs.

Curvy Girl Style for the Holidays from Marisota
Friday, 18 Nov, 2011 – 17:44 | No Comment
Curvy Girl Style for the Holidays from Marisota

With a zillion parties, dinners, and general happy occasions to attend at holiday time, no TGATP gal can ever have enough adorable party dresses. Instead of trying on a bunch of outfits that just don’t work, this holiday season, check out online retailer Marisota for fashionable plus-sized options in sizes 12 to 32.

Dita Von Teese Introduces My Cointreau Travel Essentials
Wednesday, 16 Nov, 2011 – 16:40 | No Comment
Dita Von Teese Introduces My Cointreau Travel Essentials

Dita Von Tesse was in New York City to introduce her “My Cointreau® Travel Essentials”, a limited-edition vintage travel bar, the stunning beauty, dressed in a black Herve L Leroux floor-length gown hosted an intimate cocktail soiree at Forty Four in the Royalton Hotel. TGATP dishes on Dita and my unfortunate evening!

Get A NuFace for the Holidays!
Monday, 14 Nov, 2011 – 11:39 | No Comment
Get A NuFace for the Holidays!

It’s holiday shopping time, so in Oprah fashion, TGATP will be doing a series of posts on my favorite things! First up, is a product that no woman should be without in her anti-aging beauty arsenal – the NuFace by Carol Cole.