Reuniting Executive Producers Jennifer Aniston, Marta Kaufman, Paula Wagner and Kristen Hahn who delivered 2011′s award-winning Lifetime event FIVE, Call Me Crazy is a touching look at mental illness told through five separate stories.

Photo credit: Michael Desmond

The powerful film features celebrity helmers such as Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd and Bonnie Hunt directing an all-star cast including Academy Award winners Jennifer Hudson and Octavia Spencer, Brittany Snow, Jean Smart, Melanie Griffith and more:

Grace explores bi-polar disorders as seen through the eyes of a daughter (Sarah Highland, Modern Family) whose mother (Melissa Leo, The Fighter) has the disease, which brings humanity and understanding to this difficult condition.  Directed by Laura Dern.

Lucy is the story of a college student (Brittany Snow, Pitch Perfect) who strikes up a relationship with a fellow patient Bruce (Jason Ritter, Parenthood) after being admitted to a mental hospital for schizophrenia.  With the help of this new friend and her psychotherapist (Octavia Spencer), she begins her path to not only healing, but a promising future.

Maggie (Jennifer Hudson) is about a woman who returns home from the military  to her son and father (Ernie Hudson) only to realize she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.  The lawyer who helps her through this terrible trauma is “Lucy.”  Directed by Ashley Judd.

Eddie (Mitch Rouse, The Secret Life of An American Teenager) delves into the world of depression as seen through the eyes of a stand up comic’s wife (Lea Thompson, Back To The Future) as she tries to navigate the disease’s treacherous waters in an attempt to save her husband. Directed by Bonnie Hunt.

Allison weaves together comedy and family dynamics in a story about the healing of a family when their eldest daughter, “Lucy” returns home from a psychiatric hospital.  Stars Jean Smart, Brittany Snow, and directed by Sharon Maguire (Bridget Jones Diary)

“Join the Conversation” on Facebook and let us know what you think abou the film. Then stay connected with Wiles throughout the month of May as we’ll continue to raise awareness about mental illness all month long!

Photos courtesy of Lifetime

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Chef Spike, based out of Tucson, Arizona, is the pastry chef at Wildflower, the original restaurant of the wildly successful Fox Restaurant Concepts, and a member of the culinary team.  When she isn’t traveling across the country to train employees for restaurant openings, she’s in the kitchen constructing classic breads and inventive desserts.

As an adolescent and teen, Chef Spike’s summers were spent working for her Aunt’s catering business in Canada, where she quickly learned how to cook and bake. At the ripe age of 15-years-old she was put in charge of feeding 130 kids, three times per day at a bible camp. No task was too large as she enjoyed working with people and the sense of community in the kitchen.

When she was 17-years-old, Spike landed an apprenticeship at the Sheraton El Conquistador in Tucson, where she learned everything from plating cold appetizers and baking, to working in the purchasing and receiving department. After soaking up as much knowledge as she could, and earning the nickname ‘Spike’ for her ever-changing color-spiked hair, she went on to help open the renowned Miraval resort in Tucson. Eventually, through an introduction of mutual friends, Chef Spike was offered a job at the up and coming restaurant, Wildflower.

Today, her sky-high stockpile of Gourmet magazine back issues provides her inspiration when whipping up the next delectable confection. Whether she’s trying to make the iconic Oreo even better, or developing the dessert menu for a new restaurant, Spike believes that desserts she be more than just visually appealing –they should also stimulate your senses.

Wiles: What is your philosophy when it comes to being a pastry chef?

Chef Spike: You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Take something everybody loves, and make it better. I believe more is more.

Wiles: What are your favorite ingredients to work with?

Chef Spike: Eggs and cream. Many great pastries stem from a delicious and simple custard base.

Wiles: What is your favorite dessert to eat?

Chef Spike: The Butterscotch Pot de Crème with whipped crème fraiche at Wildflower. Butterscotch pudding is my favorite thing and something my Mom still makes for me to this day. I was fascinated by watching my Mom make this recipe on the stove when I was younger.

•  organic dark brown sugar 12 ounces
• heavy cream 6 cup
• vanilla bean (split and scraped) ½ each
• kosher salt ½ teaspoon
• water 12 ounces
• sugar in the raw 4 ounces
• egg yolks 16 each
• vanilla extract 2 teaspoon
• caramel syrup ¼ cup
• butterscotch snapps ¼ cup

Method:

1. combine heavy cream/dark brown sugar/vanilla bean/salt/in sauce pot
2. bring to simmer/make sure sugar is completely dissolved/set aside.
3. combine sugar in the raw/water in pot. Cook till dark caramels form/brush sides of pot with water.
4. Temper hot cream into dark caramel, then slowly temper into yolks
5. add vanilla extract/caramel syrup/butterscotch snapps/strain thru fine mesh strainer.
6. portion into mason jars- 5-6 ounce each. Bake in hot water wrapped with plastic wrap 2 times at 270 for aprox 27 minutes on high fan/ 6-7 minutes on low fan till set.
7. cool for 3-4 hours before serving
8. top with caramel sauce or chocolate sauce/sprinkle with flaked sea salt
9. top with whipped crème fraiche- enjoy!

Whipped Crème Fraiche Topping

• heavy crème 1 cup
•  crème fraiche ½ cup
• sugar 3 table spoons
• salt 1 pinch
• vanilla bean split and scraped ½ each

Method:

1. combine cream/crème fraiche/sugar/salt and vanilla bean flesh into chilled mixing bowl/stir to combine
2. whipp till firm peaks form.
3. use warm spoon to scoop onto pot de crème.
4. mixture can be made day ahead/ and rewhipped as needed.

When she isn’t in the kitchen at Wildflower or traveling to new store openings, Chef Spike can be found taking continuing education classes to refine her pastry skills and to learn about cutting-edge culinary equipment.

To satisfy you curious taste buds and taste Chef Spike’s desserts visit: www.foxrc.com

The new Trocadéro Chronograph from SAINT HONORE is a brilliant combination of form and function. Refined elegance, authentic classicism and subtle sportiness are the watchwords that inspired the design of this Swiss-made timepiece, named after the famous district in Paris overlooking the Seine and the Eiffel Tower.

Framed by an elegant round case in 316L stainless steel, 41 mm in diameter, the silver-finish dial has been meticulously crafted and cleverly conceived, with the “Clous de Paris” detailing in the centre and the lined decoration around the rim setting off the Roman numerals and hour-markers that are particularly easy to read. The finely worked luminous hands also help give this timepiece its clarity of display.

The Trocadéro Chronograph makes a bold statement with its impeccable architecture and timeless lines. Inside is a Swiss-made movement with a perfectly balanced arrangement of chronograph functions: the 30-second, 60-minute and 12-hour counters at 2, 6 and 10 o’clock allow for high-precision timing.

Note two features that reflect the impressive level of attention to detail in this timepiece: the cleverly integrated oblong push-pieces and the intricately detailed crown.

Every aspect of this chronograph is a powerful expression of sporting precision, dynamism and elegance. Mounted on a black crocodile-effect leather strap with deployment buckle, the Trocadéro Chronograph is a natural beauty.

For more information and to view the entire Saint Honore catalog, please visit: www.saint-honore-paris.com.

COACHELLA POOL PARTY HEADLINED BY SANTIGOLD

As an official Coachella sponsor for the 4th consecutive year, H&M, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers known for its high fashion and affordable prices, hosted its first party in celebration of the most fashionable music festival in the country. The exclusive event was hosted at the iconic Merv Griffin Estate, where over 500 guests enjoyed performances by Santigold, The Dough Rollers, DJ Shorty Stump and DJ Michelle Pesce while relaxing pool side at the picturesque property.

H&M Loves Music celebrity guests included: Diane Kruger, Joshua Jackson, Julianne Hough, Darren Criss, Sophia Bush and Justin Chatwin who all came out to relax by the pool and mingle with friends while enjoying musical performances and cooling off from the desert heat.

Austin native DJ Shorty Stump kicked off the afternoon with an exciting sock hop set, followed by one of the most buzzed about up-and-comers this spring, The Dough Rollers. Afternoon beats kept the party in high spirits as one of Hollywood’s hottest DJ’s, Michelle Pesce took the stage. The highlight performance of the afternoon was by Santigold who captivated the crowd by her energetic performance of fan favorites, Disparate Youth, L.E.S. Artistes, and The Keepers. “This is my third time at Coachella, and every year I come to see amazing bands, the weather’s gorgeous, you’re in Palm Springs, and the sunsets at Coachella are just magical; I love coming,” says Diane Kruger. “I grew up with H&M. I was born in Germany and H&M was the only store that had anything that I wanted to wear, and to this day it’s the same.”

The décor of the event encompassed a vibe of modern meets Moroccan inspired touches with printed pillows and textured rugs throughout. Music-loving tastemakers and influencers had the opportunity to lounge in the water, either in the pool on a chic raft, or on a paddleboat in the pond. Guests that preferred to stay on land, played Ping-Pong and bocce ball overlooking the California desert.

Musical performances took place throughout the day while guests enjoyed food and drinks from carts spread throughout the party including burgers, tacos, pizza and desserts such as shaved ice, cotton candy and refreshing watermelon wedges. The H&M Loves Music event took place at the infamous Merv Griffin Estate, a unique property situated on 40 acres in La Quinta, California, approximately 30 minutes from Palm Springs. This beautiful oasis is nestled below the Santa Rosa Mountains and features diverse terrain from elegant horse stables and a racetrack to a private lake and pool. The main house and surrounding cottages were designed in the late 1970’s by noted Cuban architect, Waldo Fernandez using legendary fashion designer Yves St. Laurent’s Marrakesh home as inspiration. The buildings are an eclectic blend of California modern with Morrocan accents, which was reflected throughout the party as well.

Coachella Poolside Fete

At The Parker Palm Springs

With temperatures hovering around 90, the desert got even hotter when Harper’s BAZAAR’s revolutionary content-to-commerce venture, ShopBAZAAR, once again came to life at this year’s highly-anticipated Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.  Throughout the weekend, ShopBAZAAR welcomed leading tastemakers and influencers on the Parker’s lush property, where they were invited to explore ShopBAZAAR.com, enjoy one-on-one consultations with BAZAAR editors, and shop the site.

Madison, ShopBAZAAR’s Los Angeles-based retail partner, showcased merchandised at the pop-up, which ensured that women could immediately incorporate new purchases into their festival wardrobes.

To kick off the weekend-long event, BAZAAR editors, including Fashion Market & Accessories Director Nicole Fritton and BAZAAR.com Site Director Joyann King, co-hosted a private poolside party from 2:30-5:30pm with music by DJ Mia Moretti and state-of-the-art sound courtesy of Audio Pillars by Stellé Audio Couture.

Guests included Katy Perry, Julianne Hough, Sophia Bush, Eli Roth and more, with music by Mia Moretti.  Throughout the afternoon, Pavan Liqueur de France served signature cocktails—brilliantly inspired by both fashion and music.

Wiles will be bringing you more highlights from the desert throughout the weekend, so stay connected for the very best of LIVE FROM COACHELLA 2013!

Photos courtesy of: Getty Images for Harper’s BAZAAR

Remember those old black and white films from the ‘40’s where fabulous dinner parties were thrown at someone’s fabulous mansion or penthouse?  Fast-forward seventy years later and partygoers in Los Angeles know that the most exclusive affairs in the city still typically take place at someone’s private estate. Wanna move and shake like the beautiful people? For your next function, why not consider offering your VIPs the finest of foods and drink in the privacy and comfort of your elegant abode?

Need help pulling together a menu? Have no fear, Wiles is here!

APPETIZERS: For starters, we recommend keeping it light. A nice gourmet cheese set-up or veggie and fruit platters will suffice. Kobe beef sliders are also among our favorites. But don’t overdo the appetizers. After all, you don’t want guests to be too full to enjoy the elaborate dinner you’ll prepare!

COCKTAILS: We absolutely adore Voli Vodka’s Red Carpet Martini. It’s gorgeous, fruity and, at only 158 calories, it’s nearly guilt-free!

   2 oz Raspberry Cocoa
   1 oz POM
   1/4 Lemon Juice
   ½ Packet Sweetener
   2 Blackberries
   2 Raspberries

Method: Shake all ingredients and strain.

Glass: Martini

Garnish: Blackberries and Raspberries

 APPROX 158 CALORIES

For more cocktail recipes, please visit: www.volispirits.com

DINNER: We love seafood and salmon is a crowd pleaser for even the most finicky of eaters.  This salmon dinner recipe courtesy of Chef Arturo Vargas is easy, delicious and oh-so-chic!

SALMON & VEGETABLES SAUTEE  WITH LIME, MANGO, PAPAYA AND CILANTRO SAUCE

Ingredients: :

 1 1/2 lbs of Salmon ( about 4 Filets)

2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

6 medium garlic cloves, pressed

1 Teaspoon of honey

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup chopped fresh papaya

1 cup of mango puree

1 bunch of cilantro, chopped

1 chopped jalapeno

3 squeezed  limes

1 whole has avocado, chopped

1 bunch of cleaned and washed spinach

8 whole and cleaned asparagus

8 whole organic baby carrots

 Preparation:  Preheat broiler on high and place a hot medium stainless steel skillet, or cast iron pan under a flame for 10 minutes to get very hot. The pan should be at least 7 inches from the heat source.

Garlic should be sit at least 5 minutes to bring out a nice aroma

Rub salmon with a tablespoon of lemon juice, salt and pepper after that sauté the salmon form both sides after gets nice and  golden approx. 4 minutes, or best when still pink inside.

To make the sauce, start chopping in a very small pieces the papaya, tomatoes, jalapenos, Cilantro, red onions add the mango puree and lime juice with salt and pepper mix it up and ready to serve.

SWEETS: Nothing screams “exquisite” quite like an amazingly decadent chocolate.  Since 1935, the lovely folks at Mignon Chocolate have been creating sweet creamy bites of chocolate heaven. Consider having a chocolate fountain with delicious treats like fresh strawberries, bananas and pretzel sticks for your guests to dip. If you’re more interested in the tradition fare, Mignon’s got you covered there, as well. And with truffle flavors like Almondine-White Chocolate, Hazelnut, Tiramisu and more, your guests will surely thank you for the indulgence!

To view a comprehensive catalog of Mignon’s chocolate offerings, please visit:

www.mignonchocolate.com

Have a favorite Black Tie recipe or treat you’d like to share? Please “Join the Conversation” on Facebook and Twitter and tell us all about your favorite five-star fare!

Miranda Lambert initially rose to fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place. Lambert made her debut with the release of “Me and Charlie Talking”, the first single from her 2005 debut album Kerosene. This album, which was certified Platinum in the United States, also produced the singles “Bring Me Down”, “Kerosene”, and “New Strings”. All four singles were Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

In 2011, Lambert married fellow country singer Blake Shelton. She also released her fourth album, Four the Record, which includes the singles “Baggage Claim”, “Over You” (also a number 1), “Fastest Girl in Town” and “Mama’s Broken Heart.”

Martina McBride has been called the “Celine Dion of Country Music” for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range.

McBride has recorded a total of eleven studio albums, one greatest hits compilation, one “live” album, a Christmas compilation, as well as two additional compilation albums. Seven of her studio albums and two of her compilations have received an RIAA Gold certification, or higher. In the U.S. she has sold over 14 million albums. In addition, McBride has won the Country Music Association’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” award four times (tied with Reba McEntire for the most wins) and the Academy of Country Music’s “Top Female Vocalist” award three times

Kacey Lee Musgraves has self-released three albums before appearing on the fifth season of the USA Networks singing competition Nashville Star in 2007, where she placed seventh.  Undermine”, a song co-written by Musgraves and Trent Dabbs, was featured in the ABC television series Nashville on October 17, 2012. Musgraves was nominated for four awards at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year.

Carrie Underwood rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Underwood has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a winner of six Grammy Awards, sixteen Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards and ten Academy of Country Music Awards, among several others. As a songwriter, she has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. With her strong album and single sales, and $100 million in tour revenues, Underwood is the Biggest American Idol Earner and the fourth biggest album seller of the past 10 years. She has sold a combined 45 million records worldwide.

Described by music critics, such as Billboard ‘s, as Country Music’s reigning Queen, Underwood is the only solo country artist to have a number one hit on Billboard Hot 100 Songs in the 2000 decade, as “Inside Your Heaven” reached the top of the chart in 2005.

Jana Rae Kramer is best known for her role as “Alex Dupre” on the television series, “One Tree Hill.” Kramer began a country music career in 2010 with the single “Why Ya Wanna”, from her self-titled debut album for Elektra Records.

On January 16, 2012, Kramer released her official debut single, “Why Ya Wanna”. Kramer premiered the official music video directed by Kristin Barlowe on February 6, 2012. The song peaked at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. “Whiskey” is the album’s second official single. On June 5, 2012, Kramer released her self-titled debut album Jana Kramer. The record received positive reviews from critics with many praising Kramer’s vocal performance.

Sunny Sweeney’s debut album, Heartbreaker’s Hall of Fame, was independently issued in 2006 and then regionally released in 2007. It produced three regional (Texas, Oklahoma) singles in “If I Could”, “Ten Years Pass” and “East Texas Pines”, and these songs charted on the Texas Music Chart. In June 2010, the lead-off to her second studio album, “From a Table Away,” became her first single to chart.

Some of our favorites included glamorous Gregorio Sanchez show. Sanchez’s stylings – which featured wonderful wide belts with embellished metal buckles, leather jackets with exceptional detail and a deft use of hues ranging from rich red and lavender to soft metallics – combining classic elegance with a uniquely modern flair.

Trey Alligood and his Madison Park Collective inspired us, yet again, with relaxed wear-now looks for both him and her.

The week concluded with the always fabulous LA Fashion Weekend, where Executive Producer Mikey Koffman and team wowed the crowd with yummy cocktails and a gorgeous show. Our favorite looks from LA Fashion Weekend came from designer Urbana Chappa’s Maison de Urbana – whose aesthetic included vibrant bursts of color and a gorgeous spin on burkas and other traditionally restrictive fare.

Take a peek at looks from both the Madison Park Collective and Maison de Urbana shows here!