Mockingjay Part 2 comes out November 20th but you might be able to see it a couple of days earlier. Check your local movie theater they are probably selling tickets already. One of our local theaters is doing a double feature on November 18th and it's not sold out yet. You still have time to get your tickets and be a crazy fan. It's time to dress up and be a revolutionist or someone from the Capitol. Have fun, this is the final movie in the series so live It Up!
The Capitol of Panem is a technologically advanced, utopian city where the nation's most wealthy and powerful live.
An outrageous sense of style and fashion are very important to the wealthy citizens of the Capitol. It is common for them to tattoo and dye their bodies in extravagant bright colors, as well as undergo plastic surgery to alter their appearances. Capitol residents frequently wear wigs in a multitude of colors.
Here is our interpretation of a girl from the Capitol...
District citizens view the people of the Capitol as alien, but here at Delicious Reads we LOVE them because they set our imaginations on fire!
I have a story for this Capital Gal. May I share it? Oh thank you! lol
This is a girl that came from the slums of the capital. A girl that wanted to fit in with the ritzy, over styled, zany Capital crowd. The women that would walk around in a "half in reality" kind of way. Not a care in the world, no wrinkles from stress. No matter what she did, she didn't seem to be quite right. She didn't say the right thing, do the right thing, love the same things or wear anything that came close to the women she so desperately wanted to be.
She began to watch closely to see where these women went to get their hair done, where they received their injections for face mutations and mood alterations and where they went to shop for clothing. After a few months, she finally had it! A long list of the places she too would visit. The shop keepers were only to happy to hear about her desire for change. She was so eager in the makeup shop that the woman called her a tigress and proceeded to add various tiger like stripe marks. Her contouring was injected into the hollows of her cheeks which resulted in bruising (hence the purples and pinks), but she didn't care, she was on her way! They permanently removed her brows and gave her markings that would make her unique...just like the rest of the crowd. She went and had her hair done where they spent hours concocting the most delicious colors and curls. The dress maker constructed the glitz and glamour she had been hoping for.
The last and most important shop she entered would seal her fate. A woman sat on a lone chair, surrounded by bottles and bottles of brightly colored liquids. The air was thick as all the different perfumes mixed from each container and hung like a cloud above the woman's head. She giggled every now and then which unsettled our capital hopeful but not enough to back down. She had come this far and was determined to finish. The woman held out a wine glass full of a blue liquid that she promised would make all of her dreams come true. As long as she had a ready supply, she would not only fit in (since everyone else drank fluids from this shop) but she would no longer worry about anything. Nothing.
She drank.
The cool liquid quickly became warm as it slid down her throat and coated her insides like thick maple syrup. Slowly, her cares left. But with them left her passion, her ideals, her happiness at seeing the sunset, her life. She was as light as a cloud, giggling over silliness. She walked differently, spoke differently and felt differently about everything. She finally fit in and the drones all around her welcomed her with open arms and mutilated faces. It was worth it right? To lose herself completely? She fit in.
Did you like it? That, my friends was a long winded story I had as I thought about making up our amazingly talented model Angie (who should be rocking ANTM btw). I used Kryolan brand prosthetic adhesive to erase Angie's brows (amazing tutorial here) then used face paint to create her new pink and white tiger-esque brows. I used MAC's "Fig 1" "Carbon" and "Passionate" to create the contouring. Two sets of Halloween lashes were used. Purple for the ridiculous element and black to bring some depth. Angie had a makeup palette that had butterflies on it. We clipped them off, thinking our capital girl could have had a fascination for them. Some she trapped in the netting of her skirt, some in her hair and because of the effects of the liquid she drinks one even stuck to the skin of her face (I used spirit gum).
This movie comes out November 21st and I am sure many of you already have your tickets. When I read this series (so many years ago) I had no idea it would become as big as it has.
My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead.
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss's family is safe. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.
It is by design that Katniss was rescued from the arena in the cruel and haunting Quarter Quell, and it is by design that she has long been part of the revolution without knowing it. District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid plans--except Katniss.
The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels' Mockingjay--no matter what the personal cost.
In District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever, Katniss Everdeen works to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends.
I have seen the many trailers for this movie and I am so excited. This is the type of movie you want to get dressed up for and throw a big party for. I thought the most fun would be to dress like the Capital People. So think anything big, bold, outrageous and couture! If you still can't think of anything then you can always look to the icon of the Capital people...
*Effie Trinket*
(Photo Sources)
So anything from crazy hair colors to some sort of huge hair decoration and different textures of fabric, feathers, flowers or even butterflies. Then comes your make-up. Be adventurous and bold. I'm sure when you go and see the movie some people will dress up. Be inspired and play along. You will have so much fun.
Check out our Mockingjay inspired photo shoots of Katniss and a girl from the Capitol
Jennifer has exploded onto the acting scene and is more popular than ever. Vanity Fair put her on the cover of their November 2014 issue and there is an awesome interview with her in the magazine. They also have some fun personal videos at the shoot with her. She talks about producing her first film "The Glass Castle" which is still in development so there isn't much on IMDB to read about yet. But I guarantee we will do a post on that Book to Movie. Man this lady has been busy. She has finished filming "Mockingjay Part 2" and is in pre production for "Joy" playing Joy Mangano and "X Men: Apocalypse" playing Raven.
When I was researching Jennifer I kept seeing a ton of Magazine covers that she was on. So I thought it would be fun to collage a bunch of them. This isn't even all of them. She has been on magazines all over the world. This girl really is on fire. I love how she can look so different on each cover. It looks like she has been on more covers than a lot of models have.
He is no stranger to Book to Movies. He also was in "The Last Song" with Miley Cyrus and I'm pretty sure you would recognize him in "The Expendables 2" with Sylvester Stallone. He is currently filming as the lead actor in "The Dressmaker" another book to movie I will have to post about in 2015, with Kate Winslet and Sarah Snook. He is also filming another movie where he is the main character called "By Way of Helena" with fellow Hunger Games actor Woody Harrelson which comes out in 2015. Wait a minute! I just realized that he is the younger brother to Chris and Luke Hemsworth. I don't know why I didn't see it before. He totally looks like a younger skinnier in the face Chris Hemsworth. Lol.
This might show my age a little but when I think of Woody Harrelson I think of "Woody" on Cheers. If y'all haven't seen a Cheers episode you've got to find them on Netflix or something and watch them. They are classic TV and worth getting into. Some more of his recent filming has been, "Now You See Me" and "No Country for Old Men". He is currently working on "By Way of Helena" with fellow actor Liam Hemsworth. They've just started pre production of "Now You See Me 2". He just finished filming "Triple Nine" with Kate Winslet and Casey Affleck. Can't wait to see more movies with Woody in them.
He is no stranger to directing Books to Movies and he has proven he will do his job well because he directed the last two Hunger Games movies. He is most well known for "I am Legend" - "Constantine" - "Water for Elephants". He has directed all the Hunger Games movies except the first one. And how fun is this? He has directed many music videos for artist such as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Green Day.
Suzanne Collins {Author}
You can check out her website here. I just searched and searched on the web to see if she has any new books in the works and I can't find anything. Is this a thing for some authors that when they have a huge hit in the movies that they stop writing books, examples now are Suzanne Collins of this series and Stephenie Meyers of the The Twilight Series. I would love to read more books from Suzanne Collins. So please Suzanne write us some more books to love.
Having read Mockingjay for our book club, I know that there are going to be many twists and turns in this exciting, and sometimes heartbreaking movie. It will be interesting to watch as one of our favorite stories jumps off the pages of the novel and onto the screen for all to see.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 opens in U.S. theaters on November 21st, 2014.
This classic Katniss look was styled by the fabulous Jacque with Looks For Lovlies. Jacque is amazing at going into anyone's closet and coming out with an outfit you wish you would have thought to put together yourself!
Jacque: To create this look I knew I wanted everything to be simple, classic and chic. I started with dark denim and a simple fitted black tee. Then I layered the outfit with a leather jacket via Guess and a silver feather necklace to mimic the Mockingjay symbol. The high leather boots help to keep the look fashion forward and simple while still looking chic.You can shop this look at the bottom of this post.
One of our book club members, Angie (who will be featured in our Mockingjay photo shoot part II tomorrow) created a side braid with more visual interest by adding a second braid that wrapped in the back.
Jen, from Classy Cosmetics, wanted to be loyal to the character by truly only enhancing Jennie's beauty. (yes that is the models real name, such twinners!)
Because these two bare a striking resemblance, not much had to be done. She warmed up Jennie's skin by using Loreal True Match in a shade slightly darker than her natural color. Warm toned bronzer, apricot blush and warm browns eyeshadow with minimal mascara finished up this Hunger Games look.
Check back TOMORROW to see part II of our our Mockingjay photo shoot where we visit the Capitol!
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss's family is safe. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.
It is by design that Katniss was rescued from the arena in the cruel and haunting Quarter Quell, and it is by design that she has long been part of the revolution without knowing it. District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid plans--except Katniss.
The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels' Mockingjay--no matter what the personal cost.
1. MAD WORLD- By: Gary Jules
2. HORSE AND I-By: Bat for Lashes
3. IF I DIE YOUNG-By: The Band Perry
4. FRAGILE-By: Kerli
5. RANGERS-By: A Fine Frenzy
6. HEARTBREAK WARFARE-By: John Mayer
7. FEAR-By: One Republic
8. GET OUT ALIVE-By: Three days Grace
9. THIS IS WAR-By: 30 Seconds to mars
10. CHAOS- By: Mute Math
11. STILL HERE-By: The Perishers
12. FLY AWAY-By: Poe
13. THE LANGUAGE FT LATEEF THE TRUTH SPEAKER-By: Stateless
14. STILL ALIVE-By: Lisa Miskovsky
15. PALE- By: Within Temptation
16. HUMAN-By: Civil Twilight
17. NO ONES EVER GONNA LOVE YOU-By: Band of Horses
18. FIX YOU-By: Coldplay
19. THE HANGING TREE-By: Suzanne Collins
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