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\u00a0Gigi Levangie Grazer, <\/strong>New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of The Starter Wife<\/em>, celebrated therelease of her fifth novel, The After Wife<\/em> <\/strong>at a private party sponsored by Caliche<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rum<\/strong> in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by film and television producer, Suzanne Todd<\/strong>, journalist Thea Andrews<\/strong> and Bernadette Leonard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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The After Wife<\/em><\/strong> Book Party in Los Angeles, August 24, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The After Wife <\/em>book party in Los Angeles was hosted by Bernadette Leonard<\/strong>, film and television Producer Suzanne Todd<\/strong> and Journalist Thea Andrews.<\/strong> Attendees included Actors Emile Hirsch<\/strong> (Savages<\/em>), Matthew Smiley<\/strong> (Kissing Strangers<\/em>), Hart Bochner<\/strong> (The Starter Wife), <\/em>Frankie Levangie<\/strong> (Driftwood<\/em>), Aiden Turner<\/strong> (All My Children<\/em>), Noa Tishby<\/strong> (The Deep End<\/em>), Gisella Marengo<\/strong> (Conan the <\/em>Barbarian), Aliza Pressman<\/strong> Founder of Seedlings Group, Director Ace Norton<\/strong>, Stylist George Kotsiopoulos<\/strong> (Fashion Police<\/em>), Kyle Richards<\/strong> and Mauricio Umansky<\/strong>, Managers John Carrabino<\/strong>, Harriet Sternberg<\/strong> and Joanne Horowitz<\/strong>, Designer Loree Rodkin<\/strong>, Authors Helen Fielding<\/strong>, Jonathan Ames<\/strong>, Kathy Freston<\/strong>, Carol Matthews <\/strong>and Donna Antebi<\/strong>, Songwriter Antonina Armato<\/strong>, Sally Horchow<\/strong>, Producer Jennifer Todd<\/strong>, and Lisa Harris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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Guests enjoyed Caliche Rum <\/strong>signature cocktails including the Cali Mojito<\/strong>, Cali Coco<\/strong> and Cali Daiquiri<\/strong>. Caliche Rum<\/strong> has been six generations in the making exclusively from the Serrall\u00e9s Family Distillery and was launched earlier this year by impresario Rande Geber and Roberto Serrall\u00e9s. http:\/\/calicherum.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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2 oz Caliche Rum<\/p>\n
1oz Fresh Lime Juice<\/p>\n
\u00bc oz Agave Nectar<\/p>\n
8 Mint Leaves<\/p>\n
Crushed ice on top<\/p>\n
Garnish: Mint Sprig<\/p>\n
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Cali Coco <\/strong><\/p>\n
2 oz Caliche Rum<\/p>\n
1 oz Don Q Coco Rum<\/p>\n
1 oz Coconut Water (Vita Coco and Zico work best)<\/p>\n
\u00bc oz Agave Nectar<\/p>\n
Garnish: Dry Coconut Flakes<\/p>\n
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Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into an ice filled rocks glass. Add garnish.<\/em><\/p>\n
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1 oz Fresh Limes<\/p>\n
\u00bc oz Agave Nectar<\/p>\n
1 Fresh Strawberry<\/p>\n
Garnish: Strawberry<\/p>\n
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Guests dined on light hors d\u2019ouvres throughout the party which included beef sliders, flat bread, classic mac n\u2019 cheese, veggie quesadillas with guacamole and for dessert mini devil\u2019s food cupcakes and s\u2019moreos.<\/p>\n
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A team of makeup artists from MAKE UP FOR EVER<\/strong> were on-hand to do makeup touch ups. For more than 25 years, MAKE UP FOR EVER<\/strong> has been the go-to color brand for beauty professionals and make up enthusiasts around the world. Created by renowned Parisian makeup artist Dany Sanz, who was originally a painter and sculptor, MAKE UP FOR EVER is at the forefront of high-performance, innovative makeup with vibrant shades and truly long-lasting formulas.\u00a0 Sanz sought to develop an all-encompassing make up line for fashion and show-business professionals that contained every kind of product, texture and color needed to achieve any effect a makeup artist could desire.\u00a0 MAKE UP FOR EVER currently boasts over 1,400 products, including foundations, eye shadows, lipsticks, gloss, body make up, eyeliner pencils, loose powders, cleansers, brushes, faux eyelashes, glitter and more.<\/p>\n
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Psychic to the stars Michelle Whitedov <\/strong>was introduced and gave psychic readings to guests. Whitedov is a television personality featured on the European show Sixth Sense International. <\/em>As an expert in her field, Lifetime television showcased her supernatural abilities on their program America\u2019s Psychic Challenge <\/em>where she was awarded the title of \u201cAmerica\u2019s #1 Psychic.\u201d Also considered an enlightenment teacher, she spoke about methods of personal empowerment and life improvement during the event.<\/p>\n
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Design duo, Anders Ruff created custom invitations inspired by The After Wife<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>as well as water bottle wraps and party flags. Gift bag items included leather flip-flops from Christopher Burch\u2019s<\/strong> C. Wonder <\/strong>line, MAKE UP FOR EVER <\/strong>beauty items, PopChips, Vita Coco coconut water, <\/strong>and a signed copy of The After Wife. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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Maureen & I were so impressed with Gigi – and after meeting her in person, we have become HUGE fans!\u00a0 We hope you become a fan as well!<\/p>\n
To find out more information about Gigi’s newest book, click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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