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ABSTRACT: fcc- and hcp-Ir–Os alloys were prepared from single-source precursors.•Their atomic volumes measured at ambient conditions using powder X-ray diffraction follow nearly linear dependence.•Compressibility of alloys have been studied up to 30 GPa at room temperature in diamond anvil cells.•Their bulk moduli increase with increasing osmium content.Journal of Alloys and Compounds 02/2015; 622:155-161. DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2014.09.210 · 2.73 Impact Factor
Dataset: Acta Cryst 2014 (B70) Suppl
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ABSTRACT: The co-crystal of phenazine (Phz) and chloroanilic acid (H2ca) is ferroelectric below the temperature T[I](c) = 253 K (FE-I phase). Upon cooling, two more phase transitions involve a further reduction of symmetry, until Phz-H2ca is triclinic in the second ferroelectric phase (FE-II phase) stable below T[II](c) = 137 K. Ferroelectricity in all low-temperature phases is believed to be related to partial proton transfer within the hydrogen bonds between the molecules Phz and H2ca. Here we present the crystal structure of the FE-II phase at T = 100 K. Experimental positions of hydrogen atoms indicate that ferroelectricity is mainly governed by half of the hydrogen-bonded chains, whereby proton transfer is observed within one of the two hydrogen bonds in which each molecule participates. A simple point charge model quantitatively reproduces the polarisation of this material. However, a possible contribution to the polarisation is proposed of the O-H...N hydrogen bonds of the second half of the mixed chains, which show elongated O-H bonds similar to those in the FE-I phase. The twofold superstructure with P1 symmetry was successfully solved as commensurately modulated structure employing the monoclinic superspace group P 2(1) (1/2 , s2 , 1/2) 0. The latter shows that the distortions at low temperatures follow a single normal mode of the space group P 2(1) of the FE-I phase, and it thus explains that the direction of the polarisation remains close to the monoclinic axis, despite the lowering towards triclinic symmetry.Journal of Chemical Crystallography 08/2014; 44(8):387-393. DOI:10.1007/s10870-014-0527-1 · 0.48 Impact Factor
Article: N—H...O and C—H...F hydrogen bonds in the incommensurately modulated crystal structure of adamantan-1-ammonium 4-fluorobenzoate[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: At low temperatures the organic salt adamantan-1-ammonium 4-fluorobenzoate, C10H18N(+)·C7H4FO2(-), possesses an incommensurately modulated crystal structure. The effect of the modulation on the atomic arrangement and intermolecular interactions is studied by analysing single-crystal X-ray diffraction data within the (3 + 1)-dimensional superspace approach and superspace group P21/n(α0γ)00. The modulation strongly affects the position of the atoms as well as their atomic displacement parameters. Nevertheless, the molecular cations and anions are built by rigid moieties, which vary their orientation with respect to each other as a function of the phase of the modulation t. Cations and anions are connected into slabs by dense N-H...O and C-H...F hydrogen-bonded networks, which are characterized by being rather rigid and which show only a little variation as a function of the phase of the modulation t.08/2014; 70(Pt 4):652-659. DOI:10.1107/S2052520614007707
Article: Structural investigations, high temperature behavior and phase transition of Na6Ca4(SO4)6F2[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Polycrystalline material of a sulfate apatite with chemical composition Na6Ca4(SO4)6F2 or (Na2Ca4)Na4(SO4)6F2 has been synthesized by solid state reactions. Basic crystallographic data are as follows: hexagonal symmetry, a = 9.3976(1) Å, c = 6.8956(1) Å, V = 527.39(1) Å3, Z = 1, space group P63/m. For structural investigations the Rietveld method was employed. Thermal expansion has been studied between 25 and 600 °C. High temperature (HT) powder diffraction data as well as thermal analysis indicate that the apatite-type compound undergoes a reconstructive phase transition in the range between 610 and 630 °C. Single-crystals of the HT-polymorph were directly grown from the melt. Structural investigations based on single-crystal diffraction data of the quenched crystals performed at −100 °C showed orthorhombic symmetry (space group Pna21) with a = 12.7560(8) Å, b = 8.6930(4) Å, c = 9.8980(5) Å, V = 1097.57(10) Å3 and Z = 2. Unit cell parameters for a quenched polycrystalline sample of the HT-form obtained at ambient conditions from a LeBail-fit are as follows: a = 12.7875(1) Å, b = 8.7255(1) Å, c = 9.9261(1) Å, V = 1107.53(2) Å3. The lattice parameters of both modifications are related by the following approximate relationships: a HT ≈ 2c RT, b HT ≈ -(½a RT + b RT), c HT ≈ a RT. The HT-modification is isotypic with the corresponding potassium compound K6Ca4(SO4)6F2. The pronounced disorder of the sulphate group even at low temperatures has been studied by maximum entropy calculations. Despite the first-order character of the transformation clusters of sulfate groups surrounding the fluorine anions can be identified in both polymorphs. Each of the three next neighbor SO4-tetrahedra within a cluster is in turn surrounded by 8–9 M-cations (M: Na,Ca) defining cage-like units. However, in the apatite structure the corresponding three tricapped trigonal prisms are symmetry equivalent. Furthermore, the central fluorine atom of each cluster is coordinated by three next M-neighbors (FM3-triangles), whereas in the HT-polymorph a four-fold coordination is observed (FM4-tetrahedra).Mineralogy and Petrology 08/2014; 108(4):1-15. DOI:10.1007/s00710-013-0319-x · 1.60 Impact Factor
Article: Transformation between spin-Peierls and incommensurate fluctuating phases of Sc-doped TiOCl[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Single crystals of ScxTi1−xOCl (x = 0.005) have been grown by the vapor phase transport technique. Specific heat measurements prove the absence of phase transitions for 4–200 K. Instead, an excess entropy is observed over a range of temperatures that encompasses the incommensurate phase transition at 90 K and the spin-Peierls transition at 67 K of pure TiOCl. Temperature-dependent x-ray diffraction on ScxTi1−xOCl gives broadened diffraction maxima at incommensurate positions between Tc1 = 61.5 (3) and ∼90 K, and at commensurate positions below 61.5 K. These results are interpreted as due to the presence of an incommensurate phase without long-range order at intermediate temperatures, and of a highly disturbed commensurate phase without long-range order at low temperatures. The commensurate phase is attributed to a fluctuating spin-Peierls state on an orthorhombic lattice. The monoclinic symmetry and local structure of the fluctuations are equal to the symmetry and structure of the ordered spin-Peierls state of TiOCl. A novel feature of ScxTi1−xOCl (x = 0.005) is a transformation from one fluctuating phase (the incommensurate phase at intermediate temperatures) to another fluctuating phase (the spin-Peierls-like phase). This transformation is not a phase transition occurring at a critical temperature, but it proceeds gradually over a temperature range of ∼10 K wide. The destruction of long-range order requires much lower levels of doping in TiOCl than in other low-dimensional electronic crystals, like the canonical spin-Peierls compound CuGeO3. An explanation for the higher sensitivity to doping has not been found, but it is noticed that it may be the result of an increased two-dimensional character of the doped magnetic system. The observed fluctuating states with long correlation lengths are reminiscent of Kosterlitz–Thouless-type phases in two-dimensional systems.Physical Review B 07/2014; 90(1):014415. DOI:10.1103/PhysRevB.90.014415 · 3.66 Impact Factor
Article: ChemInform Abstract: Single Crystal X-Ray Structure of Cu3TaSe4 and a Comparative Study of Cu3MX4 (M: V, Nb, Ta; X: S, Se, Te).[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Single crystals of Cu3TaSe4 are obtained from a precursor that is produced by chemical vapor reaction of Cu, Ta, and Se in a molar ratio of 0.21:1.15:2 (quartz ampoule in two-zone furnace, 1.ChemInform 06/2014; 45(24). DOI:10.1002/chin.201424003
Dataset: Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 2012, 638, (15), 2625–2631 Self-Intercalation and Vacancy-Ordering in 6R-CuxTa1+yS2
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ABSTRACT: Chemical bonding at the active site of hen egg-white lysozyme (HEWL) is analyzed on the basis of Bader's quantum theory of atoms in molecules [QTAIM; Bader (1994), Atoms in Molecules: A Quantum Theory. Oxford University Press] applied to electron-density maps derived from a multipole model. The observation is made that the atomic displacement parameters (ADPs) of HEWL at a temperature of 100 K are larger than ADPs in crystals of small biological molecules at 298 K. This feature shows that the ADPs in the cold crystals of HEWL reflect frozen-in disorder rather than thermal vibrations of the atoms. Directly generalizing the results of multipole studies on small-molecule crystals, the important consequence for electron-density analysis of protein crystals is that multipole parameters cannot be independently varied in a meaningful way in structure refinements. Instead, a multipole model for HEWL has been developed by refinement of atomic coordinates and ADPs against the X-ray diffraction data of Wang and coworkers [Wang et al. (2007), Acta Cryst. D63, 1254-1268], while multipole parameters were fixed to the values for transferable multipole parameters from the ELMAM2 database [Domagala et al. (2012), Acta Cryst. A68, 337-351] . Static and dynamic electron densities based on this multipole model are presented. Analysis of their topological properties according to the QTAIM shows that the covalent bonds possess similar properties to the covalent bonds of small molecules. Hydrogen bonds of intermediate strength are identified for the Glu35 and Asp52 residues, which are considered to be essential parts of the active site of HEWL. Furthermore, a series of weak C-H...O hydrogen bonds are identified by means of the existence of bond critical points (BCPs) in the multipole electron density. It is proposed that these weak interactions might be important for defining the tertiary structure and activity of HEWL. The deprotonated state of Glu35 prevents a distinction between the Phillips and Koshland mechanisms.Acta Crystallographica Section D Biological Crystallography 04/2014; 70(Pt 4):1136-46. DOI:10.1107/S1399004714001928 · 7.23 Impact Factor
Article: Single Crystal X-ray Structure of Cu3TaSe4 and a Comparative Study of Cu3MX4 (M = V, Nb, Ta; X = S, Se, Te)[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Single crystals of Cu3TaSe4 were obtained by chemical vapor transport with iodine as transport agent. Cu3TaSe4 crystallizes in the sulvanite structure type with space group P3m and a = 5.6613(3) Å at room temperature. Structure refinements against single-crystal X-ray diffraction data result in a Cu–Se distance slightly longer than the Ta–Se distance, whereas previous Rietveld refinements obtained a Cu–Se distance shorter than the Ta–Se distance [G. E. Delgado et al., J. Alloys Comp. 2007, 439, 346]. The structural variations of sulvanite type compounds Cu3MX4 (M = V, Nb, Ta; X = S, Se, Te) are discussed in view of small distortions of CuX4 and MX4 tetrahedra and the atomic valences.Zeitschrift für anorganische Chemie 04/2014; 640(5). DOI:10.1002/zaac.201300678 · 1.25 Impact Factor
Article: Time-dependent growth of crystalline Au0-nanoparticles in cyanobacteria as self-reproducing bioreactors: 1. Anabaena sp.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Customized metal nanoparticles are highly relevant in industrial processes, where they are used as catalysts and therefore needed on a large scale. An extremely economically and environmentally friendly way to produce metal nanoparticles is microbial biosynthesis, meaning the biosorption and bioreduction of diluted metal ions to zero valent (metal) nanoparticles. To maintain the key advantage of biosynthesis, including eco friendliness, a bioreactor (e.g., bacteria) has to be harmless by itself. Here, the ability of the cyanobacteria Anabaena sp. (SAG 12.82) is shown to fulfill both needs: bioreduction of Au3+ ions to Au0 and the subsequent formation of crystalline Au0-nanoparticles as well as absence of the release of toxic substances (e.g., anatoxin-a). The time-dependent growth of the nanoparticles is recorded by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) over a range of several days. Formation of nanoparticles starts within the first minutes at the heterocyst polysaccharide layer (HEP). After 4 h, the dominating amount of nanoparticles is found in the vegetative cells. The bioproduced nanoparticles are found in both cell types, mainly located along the thylakoid membranes of the vegetative cells and have a final average size of 9 nm within the examined timescale of a few days.Journal of Nanoparticle Research 04/2014; 16(4-4):1-14. DOI:10.1007/s11051-014-2370-x · 2.28 Impact Factor
Article: Charge density distribution of 3-(1-aminoethylidene)-2-methoxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-2λ(5)-benzo[e][1,2]oxaphosphinin-4-one.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A combined experimental and theoretical study of one oxaphosphinane derivative was made on the basis of a topological analysis of its electron density distributions. The electron density was determined from a high-resolution X-ray diffraction data set measured with synchrotron radiation at 100 K, whereas theoretical calculations were performed using density functional theory (DFT) methods at the B3LYP\6-311++G(3df,3pd) level of approximation. The charge-density distribution and analysis of topological properties revealed that the P-O bond is of the transit closed-shell type. The crystal structure possesses one intra- and several intermolecular hydrogen bonds. They were characterized quantitatively by topological properties using Bader's Atoms in Molecules theory. All hydrogen bonds were classified as weak. Further analysis of the experimental electron density by the source function allowed the intramolecular hydrogen bond to be characterized as an isolated hydrogen bond, in contrast to the resonance-assisted hydrogen bond in related molecules, such as chromone derivatives.12/2013; 69(Pt 6):621-628. DOI:10.1107/S2052519213027267
Article: Spin-Peierls distortions in TiPO4[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: On the basis of single-crystal x-ray diffraction we show that TiPO4 undergoes a spin-Peierls distortion below 74.5(5) K, with a dimerization of the Ti chains along the c axis. Between 74.5(5) and 111.6(3) K, TiPO4 develops an incommensurate (IC) phase with temperature-dependent q vector (σ1,0,0). Density functional calculations strongly suggest that the IC phase results from a frustration of the lock-in spin-Peierls transition due to the competition of three energetically almost degenerate crystal structures and elastic coupling of the Ti chains via the bridging PO4 units. The phase transition into the IC phase is of second order, but the lock-in transition into the spin-Peierls distortion below 74.5 K is of weak first order in nature.Physical Review B 11/2013; 88:184420. DOI:10.1103/PhysRevB.88.184420 · 3.66 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Dynamic and static electron densities (EDs) based on the independent spherical atom model (IAM) and multipole (MP) models of crambin were successfully computed, holding no series-termination effects. The densities are compared to EDs of small biological molecules at diverse temperatures. It is outlined that proteins exhibit an intrinsic flexibility, present as frozen disorder at 100 K, in contrast to small molecules. The flexibility of the proteins is reflected by atomic displacement parameters (B-factors), which are considerably larger than for small molecules at 298 K. Thus, an optimal deconvolution of deformation density and thermal motion is not guaranteed, which prevents a free refinement of MP parameters but allows an application of transferable, fixed MP parameters. The analysis of the topological properties, such as the density at bond critical points (BCPs) and the Laplacian, reveals systematic differences between static and dynamic EDs. Zero-point-vibrations, yet present in dynamic EDs at low temperature, affect but marginally the EDs of small molecules. The zero-point-vibrations cause a smearing of the ED, which becomes more pronounced with increasing temperature. Topological properties, primarily the Laplacian, of covalent bonds appear to be more sensitive to effects by temperature and the polarity of the bonds. However, dynamic EDs at ca. 20 K based on MP models provide a good characterization of chemical bonding. Both the density at BCPs and the Laplacian of hydrogen bonds constitute similar values from static and dynamic EDs for all studied temperatures. Deformation densities demonstrate the necessity of the employment of MP parameters in order to comprise the nature of covalent bonds. The character of hydrogen bonds can be roughly pictured by IAM, whereas MP parameters are recommended for a classification of hydrogen bonds beyond a solely interpretation of topological properties.Zeitschrift für anorganische Chemie 09/2013; 639(11). DOI:10.1002/zaac.201200535 · 1.25 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The electron density of the α form of boron has been obtained by multipole refinement against high-resolution, single-crystal x-ray diffraction data measured on a high-quality single crystal at a temperature of 100 K. Topological properties of this density have been used to show that all chemical bonds between B 12 clusters in α-B 12 are formed due to one orbital on each boron atom that is oriented perpendicular to the surface of the cluster. It is shown that the same orbital order on B 12 clusters persists in both α-B 12 and γ -B 28 polymorphs and in several dodecaboranes, despite the fact that in every case the B 12 clusters participate in entirely different kinds of exocluster bonds. It is likely that the same orbital order of B 12 clusters can explain bonding in other boron polymorphs and boron-rich solids.
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ABSTRACT: Single-crystal X-ray diffraction in a diamond anvil cell has proven to be a powerful tool for studying matter at extreme conditions. Displacive zone-boundary phase transitions between a high-symmetry low pressure structure and a low-symmetry high pressure superstructure represent a significant part of pressure-induced processes. However, the analysis of such superstructures is usually complicated by low angular resolution and limited reciprocal space coverage. This leads to unfavorable data/parameter ratio during the structure solution and refinement. The superspace approach is an established method to describe commensurately modulated structures, however it is not often applied to high pressure phase transitions. Here, we discuss the advantages of the superspace approach for the description and crystal-chemical analysis of high pressure superstructures. The main ideas of this approach are illustrated by the examples of isostructural FeOCl and CrOCl, forming different superstructures above 15 GPa.High Pressure Research 08/2013; 33(3):501-510. DOI:10.1080/08957959.2013.822076 · 0.93 Impact Factor
Article: High-pressure behavior of FeOCl[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A pressure-induced phase transition of FeOCl is discovered to occur at Pc=15±1 GPa. It is preceded by extremely anisotropic lattice compression, which is explained by a gradual collapse of the van der Waals gap between the chlorine atoms on the borders of the slabs of this layered compound. Single-crystal x-ray diffraction in a diamond anvil cell is used to show that the high-pressure phase can be described as a fourfold superstructure with monoclinic lattice distortion, described by a 4a×1b×2c supercell with space group B21/m (b unique). The high-pressure crystal structures have been used to uncover the mechanism of the phase transition, as the formation of alternating regions of increased packing density of chlorine atoms within a single layer and regions of interpenetrating layers. Raman and Mössbauer spectroscopies indicate that the phase transition is not related to electronic effects or magnetic order.Physical Review B 07/2013; 88(1):014110. DOI:10.1103/PhysRevB.88.014110 · 3.66 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The electron density of the α form of boron has been obtained by multipole refinement against high-resolution, single-crystal x-ray diffraction data measured on a high-quality single crystal at a temperature of 100 K. Topological properties of this density have been used to show that all chemical bonds between B12 clusters in α-B12 are formed due to one orbital on each boron atom that is oriented perpendicular to the surface of the cluster. It is shown that the same orbital order on B12 clusters persists in both α-B12 and γ-B28 polymorphs and in several dodecaboranes, despite the fact that in every case the B12 clusters participate in entirely different kinds of exocluster bonds. It is likely that the same orbital order of B12 clusters can explain bonding in other boron polymorphs and boron-rich solids.Physical Review B 07/2013; 88(2):24118-. DOI:10.1103/PhysRevB.88.024118 · 3.66 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Crystal structures are reported for two perovskite-related compounds with nominal compositions La5(Ti0.8Fe0.2)5O17 and La6(Ti0.67Fe0.33)6O20 at seven different temperatures between 90 and 350 K. For both compounds no evidence of a structural phase transition in the investigated range of temperatures was found. The thermal expansions are found to be anisotropic, with the largest thermal expansion along a direction parallel to the slabs of these layered compounds. The origin of this anisotropy is proposed to be a temperature dependence of tilts of the octahedral (Ti,Fe)O6 groups. It is likely that the same mechanism will determine similar anisotropic thermal behaviour of other compounds AnBnO3n + 2. The crystal structures have revealed partial chemical order of Ti/Fe over the B sites, with iron concentrated towards the centers of the slabs. Local charge compensation is proposed as the driving force for the chemical order, where the highest-valent cation moves to sites near the oxygen-rich borders of the slabs. A linear dependence on the site occupation fraction by Fe of the computed valences leads to extrapolated valence values close to the formal valence of Ti(4+) for sites fully occupied by Ti, and of Fe(3+) for sites fully occupied by Fe. These results demonstrate the power of the bond-valence method, and they show that refined oxygen positions are the weighted average of oxygen positions in TiO6 and FeO6 octahedral groups.04/2013; 69(Pt 2):137-144. DOI:10.1107/S2052519213003126
Article: Electron densities by the maximum entropy method (MEM) for various types of prior densities: a case study on three amino acids and a tripeptide.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Dynamic model densities according to Mondal et al. [(2012), Acta Cryst. A68, 568-581] are presented for independent atom models (IAM), IAMs after high-order refinements (IAM-HO), invariom (INV) models and multipole (MP) models of α-glycine, DL-serine, L-alanine and Ala-Tyr-Ala at T ≃ 20 K. Each dynamic model density is used as prior in the calculation of electron density according to the maximum entropy method (MEM). We show that at the bond-critical points (BCPs) of covalent C-C and C-N bonds the IAM-HO and INV priors produce reliable MEM density maps, including reliable values for the density and its Laplacian. The agreement between these MEM density maps and dynamic MP density maps is less good for polar C-O bonds, which is explained by the large spread of values of topological descriptors of C-O bonds in static MP densities. The density and Laplacian at BCPs of hydrogen bonds have similar values in MEM density maps obtained with all four kinds of prior densities. This feature is related to the smaller spatial variation of the densities in these regions, as expressed by small magnitudes of the Laplacians and the densities. It is concluded that the use of the IAM-HO prior instead of the IAM prior leads to improved MEM density maps. This observation shows interesting parallels to MP refinements, where the use of the IAM-HO as an initial model is the accepted procedure for solving MP parameters. A deconvolution of thermal motion and static density that is better than the deconvolution of the IAM appears to be necessary in order to arrive at the best MP models as well as at the best MEM densities.04/2013; 69(Pt 2):203-213. DOI:10.1107/S2052519213004879
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Party animals, welcome to another jam-packed week of political fundraising! Know how we know midterms are approaching? This week's social calendar is overflowing with politicos bellying up to the (campaign cash) bar.
Aside from the usual juicy tidbits from the party circuit, the last few weeks have been rather exciting. First, there was news of that men-only fundraiser for Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., which (a) lit up social media, and (b) proved that you can't make this stuff up. Then, our friends at the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting launched the first state-level collaboration with Party Time, complete with an ab-fab roundup of how political partying goes down in the Pine Tree State. (Want your state to be next? Let us know and we can set it up!)
We are embarking on a busy week, but what else is happening out there? If you've heard of something good, you know what to do! Upload official invites here, or email us whatever you've got.
And now, for this week's highlights!
Palmetto State Partying
Trips to New Hampshire and Iowa by politicians pondering a presidential run always grab headlines. But as the host of the "First in the South" primary, South Carolina is an equally important stepping-stone to the White House.
So, for Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, this week's touchdown in Columbia, S.C., is just the latest nod to political watchers that he's seriously considering a run in 2016 (for the record, he's been partying plenty in New Hampshire and Iowa, too). He also recently shook up his political staff and added some fresh blood to his campaign posse.
And come Monday, Cruz is the special guest at a victory lunch benefiting the South Carolina Republican Party. PT's records show this is the second time Cruz has headlined a shindig for the state party: Back in May 2013, he was the featured guest at the 46th Annual Silver Elephant Celebration, which, incidentally, also served as a tribute to former South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, who retired last year in favor of running the Heritage Foundation.
Then, on Tuesday, as part of his duties as chairman of the Republican Governors Association, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will make the trek down to South Carolina for an RGA funder. It's another stop on Christie's marathon partying schedule, and he'll be joined at the get-together by another fundraising powerhouse, Gov. Nikki Haley. The dynamic duo of Christie (always in the mix as a potential presidential candidate in 2016) and Haley (a rising star in the party who is up for reelection this fall) will only add to the RGA's stuffed-to-the-gills bank account, which is thanks to Christie's record-breaking cash-grab as head of the organization.
Two-day par-tay with Obamas, H. Clinton
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama join fundraising forces at the end of the week for the Democratic Party's yearly confab for the Women's Leadership Forum. The annual national issues conference is always a prime place to spot bold-named Dems, and this year, in addition to the president and first lady, Dr. Jill Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., are slated to speak. It's all set to go down on Thursday and Friday at the brand-new (and super swanky) Marriott Marquis in downtown D.C.
Of course we can't be sure, but the smart money is on Clinton and Gillibrand pulling heavily from their respective new books when prepping their remarks for the women-focused event. Gillibrand, who holds the Senate seat Clinton vacated to become Secretary of State in 2008, made some waves when her book, "Off the Sidelines," revealed a batch of sexist remarks made by her male colleagues. (She also got into a bit of trouble with Northern Virginia residents when she referred to Arlington as a "soulless suburb.") No matter: Gillibrand still made Time's 100 Most Influential People list this year, and her book has everyone atwitter about whether or not the memoir is a nod to a future presidential run.
As for Clinton, well, just about everything she does and says is dissected and analyzed to the nth degree. Her tome, "Hard Choices," might not have divulged anything new, but the book tour got the media buzzing about what another Clinton candidacy would look like. And for PT watchers, in September alone, Clinton headlines a fistful of fundraisers, including a recent stop in Iowa for Sen. Tom Harkin's Steak Fry.
Boehner makes it rain
Speaker of the House John Boehner is a fundraising fanatic. A master moneymaker. A crusader for campaign cash. During the recent recess, the Ohio Republican went on a multi-state money-grab, hitting up donors for specific candidates and the National Republican Congressional Committee.
On Thursday evening, Boehner has a party of his own, an alliterative gem called the Boehner backyard BBQ. It's slated to take place at the Half Street Fairgrounds, right near Nats Park in Southeast D.C., but don't let that, or the invite's cute mason jar or quaint red-and-white-checkered theme, fool you: This is one pricey party. Tickets start at $500, and climb to $10,000 for what better be some pretty awesome BBQ.
Come Saturday, Boehner is back on the road, heading to the Empire State for a fundraiser for State Sen. Lee Zeldin. This is the latest in a string of high-profile help for Zeldin, who is running against Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop for New York's 1st District House seat. Party Time's records show that so far this year, Zeldin has partied with the likes of Arizona Sen. John McCain, former Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor (that fundraiser appearance was just a few days after Cantor's surprise primary defeat, FYI), Oregon Rep. and NRCC Chair Greg Walden, and former Florida Rep. Allen West.
Foodie funder
Party Time has a soft spot for Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., because we can just about always count on her to throw some sort of themed get-together, complete with a gem of an invite (June's Crawfish Fest is the latest winner). On Thursday evening, Landrieu is at it again with the sixth installment of her celebrity chef event, this one featuring Chef Rusty Holman of Pennsylvania Avenue's Bayou. Expect to throw down anywhere from $1,000 to $5,200 to attend.
Landrieu's creative ploys for cash collection are all sorts of necessary in her neck-and-neck race. The Rothenberg Political Report calls Landrieu's matchup against Republican Rep. Bill Cassidy a pure toss-up, and Sunlight's Real-Time Influence Explorer tool shows that the candidates – and outside groups – are spending buku bucks on the seat.
But here's a quandary, party people: We've got a pretty good record of Landrieu's partying plans, but not a whole lot on the books for her challenger. Got a Cassidy invite to share, or know of a fundraiser in the works? Send whatever you've got right here.
Cash for Cotton
A similar scenario is playing out in Arkansas, another southern state where the Democratic incumbent is hanging on by a thread and gobs of money are flowing into the race. According to Real-Time, outside groups alone have spent more than $13 million on the Senate matchup between Sen. Mark Pryor and his Republican challenger, Rep. Tom Cotton. And recent polls give Cotton the advantage.
On Friday, lobbyists from mega firm Podesta Group are throwing a lunch fundraiser for Cotton at the company's downtown D.C. headquarters. PACs are asked to chip in $1,000 to $2,500, but individuals can get in for a mere $500. Next week, Cotton will benefit from another high-profile party, when he goes to Tampa for a fundraiser headlined by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
Wowzers, what a week! Those are your highlights, party people, but what have we missed? Upload invites right here, or email us whatever you've got.
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Political Party Time makes no secret of wanting to get the low down on as many parties as possible. So we absolutely love it when others partying aficionados jump in to scout out the 411 on far-flung festivities. And so we are extra excited to welcome Maine to the Political Party Time family!
The good folks at the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting are PT's first local partner in our never-ending endeavor to uncover the who, what, when and where of political fundraising. The Maine-specific project launched yesterday, and senior reporter Naomi Schalit has a fantastic and comprehensive roundup of how political parties go down in the Pine Tree State.
Schalit found that, like our friends in D.C., Maine politicians will riff off of just about anything for an excuse to throw a party. Congressional session just ended? You should throw a party! Holiday season getting started? Celebrate it with a fundraiser! In the mood for a day at the shooting range? Invite your best donors (oops, sorry: friends) to a party, and while you're at it, raffle off a couple of guns, too!
When Political Party Time, OG edition, first launched back in 2008, we aimed to track fundraisers thrown for more top-of-the-ticket races: U.S. Congress and the White House.
But as word got out, and more and more fundraiser invitations started coming our way, our record of fundraising fun has grown to include state- and local-level races. And that's such a good thing! If you'll recall, one Mr. Barack Obama started out as a state senator in 1996 and was voted into the White House a mere 12 years later.
No matter one's political inclinations, we can all agree it would be great to get our hands on some of those fundraiser invites from his first campaigns back in the '90s. As a central repository of political fundraisers – and the only such database keeping tabs on how politicians party for campaign cash – PT couldn't be more excited to have a boots-on-the-ground local partner with the same passion for partying.
Frankly, we hope that this partnership with our Maine friends is just the first of many state-level projects. If you are interested in joining the party, give us a shout! Contact us about setting up a Political Party Time feed specific to your community.
And this is probably an excellent time to cheerfully remind you that Party Time needs your help to keep on keeping on. PT's database is rapidly approaching the 20,000 invitations mark, a feat that would be impossible without you all sending us the goods. So if you've got something to share, you know what to do! Upload official invitations right here, or email us whatever you've got.
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Party people, for months now we've been anticipating a fall season bursting at the seams with political fundraisers. And here we are, in the second full week of September, with a jam-packed social calendar.
This week, D.C.-based partying is back in full swing after the traditional emptying out of Capitol Hill during August, which saw plenty of on-the-road fundraising. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., is one politician taking advantage of D.C.'s summertime-in-September weather, throwing a fundraiser at Nationals Park during Tuesday night's Nats-Braves matchup. It's a popular party spot, but usually it's to watch your home team take on the Nats (since Schneider represents Chicago's northern 'burbs, we're assuming he's a Cubs fan). But, hey, a politician's got to do what a politician's got to do, and if that means having a fundraiser during a baseball game when your team's not playing, then so be it.
Although Party Time's schedule is super full, we are sure there's more going on out there. What have you heard about, and what invites have come across your desk? You know what to do! Upload official invites right here, or email us any news tips.
And with that, get ready for a busy week in political partying!
Dems are partying hard. Like, really, really hard.
Democrats and Republicans are in the midst of a fight to the death for control of the Senate. Seriously. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., recently called his race against Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes a "slugfest" and a "knife fight" during a fundraiser in southeastern Kentucky.
While candidates are using "control of the Senate" to rally support around their individual campaigns (at that same fundraiser, McConnell told those gathered: "This is the biggest race in the country. And the consequences are enormous."), national-level party committees also employ the refrain to ply mega donors for mega bucks. To wit: This week, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee – in charge of keeping the Senate blue – is throwing six pricey parties.
Dems have been rather adept this year at deploying unpopular-yet-moneymaking politicos (ahem, President Obama) to collect cash, and this week's swath of fundraisers continues the trend. Tuesday evening's annual fall reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts features DSCC Chair Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., always a popular target for Republicans. Tickets start at $1,000 and climb to $32,400. And on Friday, expect a similarly priced event in Baltimore, where the partier-in-chief himself headlines a fundraiser. (Details on President Obama's party are scarce, so let us know if you've heard about what's doing in Charm City.)
Hillary Clinton makes her fall fundraising debut this week, hosting a DSCC reception and dinner – tickets go for $10,000 per person, or $32,400 per couple – at her Northwest D.C. home. Between her summertime book tour and various speaking gigs, not to mention the continual will-she-won't-she-in-2016 storyline, Clinton keeps grabbing headlines. But Party Time counts this as her first step into purely political territory since May, when she headlined a fundraiser for Marjorie Margolies (mother-in-law to one Chelsea Clinton, not-so-incidentally), who ultimately lost her bid to return to Congress. State Rep. Brendan Boyle defeated Margolies in the Democratic primary for an open seat in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District.
Tuesday's event is the first of two fundraisers this week for Clinton. On Sunday, she and hubby Bill will touch down in Iowa to co-headline Sen. Tom Harkin's annual Steak Fry. As the site of the first-in-the-nation caucuses, the Hawkeye State visit has political prognosticators buzzing more than usual about her possible White House run. Ready for Hillary, the super PAC that's collecting cash and solidifying support for a possible H. Clinton presidential candidacy, even cooked up a fundraiser raffle for supporters to win a trip to the Steak Fry.
And two more fundraisers fill out the week for the DSCC's fundraising frenzy: On Wednesday, Delaware Sen. Tom Carper will host a lunch in D.C., and come Friday, party faithful will gather in swanky Kiawah, S.C., for a weekend-long fall retreat.
Famous faces come out for Michelle Nunn
In Georgia's tight Senate race, Democratic candidate Michelle Nunn benefits greatly from name recognition. Her father, former Sen. Sam Nunn, continues to be a popular political figure in her home state after serving in the Senate for more than 30 years.
But a recent article questioned whether or not the Nunn name provides much of a boost among African Americans or younger voters, key constituencies for Democratic candidates. Fortunately for the Nunn camp, some very well-known people with names that just about everyone can recognize are throwing fundraisers this week for the campaign.
First up is first lady Michelle Obama, who is headlining a roundtable fundraiser Monday afternoon in Atlanta. The event benefits Nunn and the DSCC, and marks Obama's first foray into fundraising since the end of July. Then, on Saturday, former President Bill Clinton throws a funder at the Atlanta home of Usher. Is everyone else counting on a Clinton-on-the-saxophone version of "Yeah!"? Thought so.
Cash for Comstock
Before she became a member of Virginia's House of Delegates, Barbara Comstock was a go-to researcher and political consultant within Republican circles for years, working on former President George W. Bush's campaign in 2000 and on Mitt Romney's run in 2012. Now, as she competes for Virginia's 10th District House seat, Comstock is getting help from some long-ago cultivated friendships.
On Tuesday, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., headlines a reunion event in D.C., which will feature other top aides from the 2012 campaign. Comstock's team is also raffling off two tickets and a photo with Ryan, asking supporters to throw down anywhere from $25 to $2,600 for a chance to meet the former VP candidate and current chair of the House Budget Committee.
The next day, Comstock throws another fundraiser, this one at the Middleburg, Va., home of Kristi and Vito Germinario. Former Virginia Sen. John Warner and Rep. Frank Wolf, whose upcoming retirement opened up the 10th District seat, are slated to attend Wednesday's event.
Happy birthday, Mr. Governor
Politicians will use anything for a fundraiser gimmick. And why not? If you are planning to celebrate a wedding anniversary or the coming of summer anyway, why not tack on a little fundraising for good measure?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a one-man fundraising machine for the Republican Governors Association, is joining in on the tradition and marking his birthday (which actually fell on Sept. 6) with a fundraiser for the New Jersey Republican State Committee. Christie will celebrate the big 5-2 with his right-hand man, Bill Palatucci, and Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor, turned presidential candidate, turned big-time GOP surrogate in 2014.
While $150 will get you into the general reception, it'll cost you $5,000 to attend the private reception or $25,000 to attend the roundtable. And if that doesn't entice you to bust out the checkbook, the birthday balloons on the invite should do the trick.
And those are the week's highlights, party animals! What are we missing, and what have you heard about? Upload invites right here or email us whatever you've got.
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Hello, party people, and welcome to September! It's the official start of what promises to be a very busy fall full of fundraisers for November's midterm election. As politicians hunker down for the final stretch of their races, they'll be asking you to dole out some serious campaign cash. It's all about the money, honey!
Although Capitol Hill emptied out for August, Party Time's records show that the partying did not stop when Congress hit the road for a five-week break. In fact, this was one of the busiest Augusts on the books for Party Time. We counted 135 parties last month, which clobbered last year's tally of 89 events. It looks like the politicians just took the partying with them, hitting up supporters from sea to shining sea: Of last month's 135 parties, only two of them took place in D.C.
Know of a fundraiser that happened last month and isn't on our calendar? You know what to do! Upload invites right here, or email us tips or news clippings. And that, of course, goes for upcoming events, too. We want all of it! Send anything and everything right here.
The outside-the-Beltway fundraising trend continues this week, as politicians seem to want to extend that summer break as long as possible. In fact, a handful of them will pack their bags for a long weekend getaway. On Friday, Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., will head back to his home state for his annual dove hunt weekend, and Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., follows suit with a trip up to the Chesapeake Bay for a golf weekend. And Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., makes his way to French Lick, Ind., for a two-day golf trip with donors.
What else is on the books for this week? So glad you asked. Here's your week in political parties!
No such thing as a free lunch
From the get-go, Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes hasn't wanted for bold-named supporters. The Kentucky Senate candidate, running against Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, has collected cash from the likes of Steven Spielberg and Ben Affleck and partied with Jeffrey Katzenberg, Will.i.am and Bill Clinton – twice!
Given McConnell's long tenure in the Senate and his front-and-center leadership role, Democrats are salivating at the chance to unseat him. Combine that with McConnell's own fundraising prowess, and you've got a truly epic race, one that some predict will cost more than $100 million by the time the dust settles.
Grimes' reliance on Dem heavyweights continues this week, as her campaign raffles off a D.C. lunch date with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. The fundraiser sweepstakes isn't the first time Warren has helped out Grimes, either: The two partied at back-to-back events in Kentucky at the end of June. And it's just another example of how Warren – a liberal darling for her anti-Wall Street rhetoric – is the new "it" fundraiser for Democrats. Her partying schedule shows her bouncing from coast to coast to provide some progressive street cred to candidates and to help them raise tons of campaign cash.
Boehner brings in the bucks
Searching for an equally star-powered get-together for Republicans? Look no further than Tuesday's early evening reception for Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman, which features Speaker of the House John Boehner as the "special guest."
It's the latest installment of the Ohio Republican's summertime road trip, which found him on a 14-state excursion filled with campaigning and fundraising. Boehner also huddled recently with donors and a handful of his Republican House colleagues in Jackson Hole, Wyo., where talk focused on how to pick up additional seats in the House and – you guessed it – the need for more campaign cash. (Bonus: Organizers also showed this highlight reel of sorts from Boehner's bus tour.)
Coffman's race, which pits him against Democrat and former state Rep. Andrew Romanoff, is one of the most closely watched this cycle, with the Rothenberg Political Report calling it out as one of the nation's seven "Pure Toss-Up" contests in the House. And although Coffman is the one with the big-name event this week, Romanoff has gotten some support from Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who headlined parties for him this July and back in August 2013.
Dem dollars
In yet another indicator that November's election is just around the corner, Thursday's Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser in New York features three headliners who can be counted on to inspire donors to cut a fat check: Pelosi, New York Rep. Steve Israel and former President Bill Clinton.
Clinton, who logged a busy summer full of events for state-level party committees and a fistful of various candidates, continues to be a popular surrogate for Democrats. Thursday's shindig is the first in what promises to be a long string of pre-midterm parties. And soon, Hillary Clinton – of will-she-or-won't-she-in-2016 fame – will join in on the partying fun.
In the next few weeks, H. Clinton will be the featured speaker at four fundraisers, including an all-important stop in Iowa for Sen. Tom Harkin's annual (and final) Steak Fry. For those keeping track at home, yes, this will mark Clinton's first trip to the Hawkeye State since her 2008 presidential campaign.
Before the close of summer: some BBQ and classic rock
With summer wrapping up, you can't help but want to squeeze in as many warm weather-themed activities as possible. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., is doing his part, throwing his annual Boozman & BBQ fundraiser in Little Rock. Tickets start at $60, but sponsorships cap out at $1,500.
If concerts are more in line with your idea of summer fun, Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, has just the ticket – well, he actually has two of them. Braley, who is running for the open Senate seat created by Harkin's retirement against Republican Joni Ernst, is raffling off a pair of seats to Saturday night's Eagles concert in Des Moines. We can't decide between a play on "Take it to the Limit" or "The Last Resort," so maybe it's just better to let it go.
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Hello party people! We interrupt our annual August nap for a birthday celebration. That's right, folks: good old Party Time turns 6 today!
We threw – what else? – a party last year to mark five years of keeping our finger on the political party pulse, collecting invites for all of those receptions, pheasant hunts and get-togethers at Johnny's Half Shell. Last year, we counted a total of 17,807 events in the Party Time database, but our latest check on the numbers shows we've now logged 19,631 invites. Whew!
And that embarrassment of riches is thanks largely to you, dear readers. We couldn't do it without your contributions (and we don't mean the kind our party animals collect, although the Sunlight Foundation, which created and maintains this unique database of political fundraisers, could always accept a few dollars to help feed our hungry bloggers and data-entry team).
Meanwhile, PT's needs are far more rarefied. As the go-to place for a big-picture look at political fundraising – from the traditional to the outlandish – Party Time relies on an army of friends to send us the goods on what's going on in their hometowns.
Which reminds us: Do you have an invite, or know of a fundraiser in the works? You know what to do! Upload whatever you've got right here, or email us. We take it all: invites for federal, state and local politicians; news clippings and guest lists; event menus and party photos. Send it our way!
Before we dig into that delicious-looking b-day cupcake, we should point out that it actually hasn't been such a sleepy August. The pols are partying hard this summer recess, gearing up for 2014 and jockeying for 2016 (we see you, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., and Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md.).
In the past, August has seen a lull in fundraising fun, but not so this year. We've tallied 122 parties this month, compared with last year's 89. And 2014's total is more than double the number of invites (54) we have for August 2010, the last midterm-sans-presidential-election cycle.
Does that mean more partying or are we just hearing about more events? Who could know! Either way, keep those invites coming!
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Hey party people! Welcome to August, a month known for its sweltering humidity and Congress's enviable five-week summer recess. As Capitol Hill quiets down, Party Time also plans for a break of our own. We will hit the pause button on our weekly roundups, and plan to be back in September. But our hunt for fundraiser invites never ends! If you know of something good going on, send it our way! If it's good enough, we'll break our moratorium for a PT extra!! Go ahead: We challenge you to wake us up from our long August nap.
It's been a hectic year, with Party Time counting almost 850 fundraisers so far in 2014. But as the countdown to Election Day continues, we are confident that plenty more partying is in our near future. Have you heard of a fundraiser, or do you have an invite? You know what to do! Email us whatever you've got, or upload invites right here.
But before we hit the pool and order a summertime adult beverage, let's check out this week in political parties.
Dueling parties for dueling parties
The Senate's Democratic and Republican leaders may not agree on most anything, but they are spending the first day of summer break the same way: traveling to a party for their party.
Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., makes his way up to the Garden State on Monday to headline an afternoon reception for David Norcross, a current state senator who is running for New Jersey's 1st District U.S. House seat. Tickets to the fundraiser go for $2,600 per person.
It's a partying departure for Reid, who usually sticks to events benefiting the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee or specific Senate candidates. Plus, the 1st District seat is considered Safe Democrat. But this is no ordinary House hopeful: David Norcross's brother is George Norcross, an insurance executive and one of the most influential – and deep-pocketed – people in his state's Democratic circles. George plays host at Monday's shindig.
Apparently, he and Reid go way back. According to a National Journal story, "'George has stepped up to help Senator Reid a few times over the years, and I think this is reciprocal loyalty,' said one source close to the South Jersey Democratic Party apparatus."
Meanwhile, the Midwest will get some face time with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. The minority leader drops in for a reception for the North Dakota Republican Party on Monday evening. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., will bring McConnell as a "special guest" to the party at the Bismarck home of Republican state Rep. George Keiser. Details are scarce, so if you know of anything else, send it our way!
Rand running?
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has never been shy about his dreams of a presidential run, telling ABC's Jonathan Karl back in 2012: "I'm not going to deny that I'm interested." Since then, he's only added fuel to the fire, hiring a handful of well-connected (and primary state-based) political operatives for his super PAC, RAND PAC. He's also a frequent player on Party Time's social calendar, headlining fundraisers in New Hampshire, Iowa and Ohio, which give him the opportunity to ingratiate himself to voters, local-level party operatives and those all-important donors.
On the heels of announcing that he's planning to put out a book in early 2015 ("Just coincidence, probably just coincidence, yeah," Paul told the Courier-Journal about the timing of the release), Paul is embarking on a multiday tour in the Hawkeye State. First up is a Monday evening fundraiser for Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, at a lakefront bar in Okoboji.
On Tuesday, Paul headlines two more events. In the morning, he does a breakfast fundraiser in Clear Lake for the Cerro Gordo County Republicans. This, for the record, is a group that knows how to pull in big-name guests. PT's records show that, so far this year, Cerro Gordo has also hosted Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for a dessert reception and Texas Gov. Rick Perry for a summer BBQ.
Then, it's off to Iowa City for a noontime party for Mariannette Miller-Meeks, an eye doctor turned head of Iowa's Department of Public Health turned congressional candidate. Paul, also an eye doctor before he sought political office, headlines the party for Miller-Meeks's campaign, and Sunlight's Real-Time tool shows she could use the help. She's running to unseat Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack, who incidentally has a fundraiser of his own scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Cedar Rapids.
FYI, on Saturday, Paul will be back in Iowa for the daylong Family Leadership Summit, a yearly get-together of Christian conservatives. The confab – put on by the FAMiLY LEADER, Citizens United and Family Research Council's PAC, and sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage, RAND PAC, the Branstad Reynolds Campaign and Texans for Rick Perry – features a long list of conservative darlings, including former Sen. Rick Santorum, former Gov. Sarah Palin, Gov. Rick Perry, Sen. Ted Cruz and former Gov. Mike Huckabee.
Kicking off summer vacay right
Party Time thinks Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., and Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., are super smart party people. Not only are they getting five weeks off, the pair are jumpstarting things far afield of their home districts with some drool-worthy getaways in California.
On Tuesday, Shimkus starts his four-day Napa getaway at the luxurious Solage Calistoga (you "may never want to leave," the hotel's website faux-warns). The invite promises five or six wine tours over two days, and a private tour bus for the wine tastings. But it'll cost you: It's $1,500 per person or $3,000 per PAC.
As Shimkus wraps up his NorCal retreat, Whitfield gets started with his similarly priced weekend in Beverly Hills. The Beverly Hills Hotel will play host as the congressman and donors hobnob during dinner, drinks and some quality time at a poolside cabana on Saturday.
Party people, those are the week's highlights! As we take a blogging break, remember to keep Party Time posted about whatever fundraisers you hear about out there during summer break. Email us whatever you've got, or upload invites right here. See you in September!
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Hello, party people! Here we are, wrapping up July and looking toward August. We can't believe it's almost time for Congress' loooooooong break until Labor Day, but come to think of it, summer political partying has kept us pretty busy. Turns out, time really does fly when you're having FUN(draising)!
While politicians will soon be heading home for recess, we just know some of them will fit in a fundraiser or two. So, send us what you hear in your home states! You can use our confidential upload feature to share official invites, or feel free to email us news clippings, guest lists, or photos from the event.
As D.C. – and D.C. partying – slows to a crawl, Party Time preps for an abbreviated schedule, too. But before we take a summer break of our own, we've got a handful of parties to check out. Here's your week in parties!
Take me out to the ballgame
New Hampshire comings and goings always capture political watchers' attention, what with the state's status as host of the first-in-the-nation presidential primaries. Politicians hoping to ink a lease at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue often test the waters in the Granite State long before they become official candidates.
And this Thursday evening is no exception. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie – consistently on a list of possible GOP 2016ers, and a frequent party animal – hits the road for a shindig for the Republican Party of New Hampshire. The Fisher Cats, a Manchester-based minor league baseball team, will be having a home game and the state's GOP is throwing a Home Run to Victory in 2014 party to celebrate.
Things get started at 6 p.m. with a BBQ buffet and reception, and first pitch is at 7:05. But don't scoot out early; the invite also promises fireworks! Tickets start at $45, but go up to $2,500 for a seat in the VIP Suite to watch the game with Christie.
As Christie gins up support (and gets some face time with Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., who will also attend the game), a former presidential candidate will stump for one of the Granite State's GOP gubernatorial hopefuls in Virginia. Arizona Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is slated to headline a fundraiser for Walt Havenstein at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington on July 30.
Havenstein, one of four candidates for the GOP nomination in New Hampshire's Sept. 9 primary, is hoping for a chance to unseat Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan come November. A former Marine turned defense industry bigwig — heading up mega defense firm (and political heavy-hitter) BAE Systems) — Havenstein has been a fan of McCain for years. He introduced the one-time presidential candidate during a primary stop in New Hampshire in 2008 and gave money to his campaign.
Party for Peters
Rep. Gary Peters, D-Mich., is running for Senate in his home state and has been pumping up his fundraising schedule, in the past few weeks. First, he brandished his progressive bona fides, partying side-by-side with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., during the yearly liberal confab at Netroots Nation. This week, Peters will throw a luncheon at popular party post Johnny's Half Shell. Tickets to Wednesday's fundraiser start at $500 and go up to $5,000.
The get-together comes on the heels of a batch of recent polls that have Peters leading his Republican challenger, Terri Lynn Land. GOP heavyweights have lined up behind Land, Michigan's former Secretary of State, at D.C. fundraisers for her campaign. In June, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., along with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., John Thune, R-S.D., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, headlined a luncheon at the National Republican Senatorial Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill.
Sunlight's Real-Time Influence Explorer tool shows that Land is winning the money race, besting Peters when it comes to cash raised and money in the bank. But candidates' coffers aren't the only source of money in the campaign – outside groups have spent more than $5 million so far. The lion's share of that, $4.2 million, has been spent on anti-Land media buys by Senate Majority PAC, NextGen Climate Action Committee, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and labor organizations.
Party Time's buy two, get two
Bargain hunters rejoice: For a cool $1,000, you can break bread with three Democratic senators — two of whom just happen to be running for reelection this year — and one former Democratic senator. On Saturday, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken ("Saturday Night Live" royalty) and New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall (political dynasty royalty) will lunch with former New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman and his successor, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., in Albuquerque. It's a four-for-one deal, folks!
And that's a wrap! What have we missed, and what have you heard about? Email us the goods, or upload invites right here.
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Hello party people! We've got another busy week of political parties on the books over here at Party Time. But, as has been the case during the past few weeks, our social calendar skews heavily blue, with Democrats from all over getting in on the fundraising game.
Since we know the GOP does just as much fundraising as its counterpart, our only question is: What are the details?! Send us anything and everything – news clippings, hot gossip, attendee lists, luncheon menus, etc. – right here, or share those invites with our confidential upload feature. Don't be shy!
Now let's get to the week in political parties.
Obamas continue to go big on party circuit
Cue the '80s dance party mix because President Barack Obama just can't seem to get enough of … fundraising!
That's right, folks, the partier-in-chief is back at it again, with another three-day swing packed with parties. He's hitting up donors on the Left Coast this week, stopping briefly in Washington state before cruising through California. According to PT's running tally, these latest get-togethers make for 41 Obama-headlined parties in 2014.
First up is a quick stop in Seattle, where Obama is slated to appear Tuesday at a reception for the Democratic National Committee. He'll spend the afternoon at a private home with about 250 guests, according to the Seattle Times. He'll then fly down to San Francisco, where he'll spend the night and prep for a full day of partying in the Golden State.
Wednesday's fundraising fun gets started with an afternoon event at the Los Altos Hills home of Judy and George Marcus. The couple runs a family foundation, and George Marcus is an ex-UC Regent who counts former President Bill Clinton and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as buddies.
Pelosi – as well as Reps. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., and Anna Eshoo, D-Calif. – will be on hand with Obama to gin up support among the wealthy donors able to shell out $10,000 for lunch and a photo. But if you are more in the mood for a "VIP photo," get ready to cut a check for $32,400 per couple. (And get ready to explain the difference between a photo and a VIP photo, too – inquiring Party Time minds want to know!)
After that event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Obama cruises over to a party in San Francisco for the House Majority PAC. That's the super PAC working to get Democrats elected to the House, and the group responsible for some mega ad buys for the midterm elections.
The prez then hits the tarmac for the short flight down to Los Angeles, where he headlines a reception and dinner for the DNC. Hollywood heavyweights (and "Scandal" chums) Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes serve as hosts at the fundraiser, which will be held at Rhimes' L.A. home. (Incidentally, Rhimes recently told a press gaggle that her sister, a party planner by trade, is handling all of the nitty-gritties because "those are not things that ever interest me.")
A bit of extra hubbub recently popped up around this party when CharityBuzz.com set up an auction for a chance to meet Obama at the fundraiser. But the DNC asked the website to call off the bidding war – and then decided to raffle off a ticket to the fundraiser.
Thursday morning, Obama sticks around in L.A. to squeeze in one more fundraiser, a $32,400-per-person roundtable discussion. The party, held at the home of Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and his model/actress wife Jolene, benefits the DNC and is limited to 30 guests.
Not to be outdone, the first lady will chip in with some fundraising of her own on Thursday. Michelle Obama travels to her native Chicago for a DNC fundraiser at downtown's spiffy Waldorf Astoria. Thursday also happens to be the Windy City stop on Beyoncé and Jay Z's On the Run Tour, which means that, as the Chicago Sun-Times pointed out, concertgoers should definitely keep their eyes peeled for M. Obama. She's an outspoken fan and friend of the music power couple, and took the first daughters to a Queen Bey concert last year.
Sin City shenanigans
Nevada's 3rd District House race is heating up, and Party Time's got a pair of back-to-back fundraisers to prove it.
Rep. Joe Heck, a Republican who has represented the Las Vegas suburbs since 2010, will face off against Democrat Erin Bilbray come November. Bilbray runs a health care nonprofit with her husband, got a nod from abortion rights group Emily's List, and is part of the Democrats' Jumpstart Program, which targets especially promising candidates in winnable districts.
Despite these Dem bona fides in her swing district, a May poll showed that Bilbray lacked name recognition among Vegas voters, even though they preferred her platform. But you know what can get your name out there? Partying with one Joe "BFD" Biden.
On Wednesday afternoon, the VP headlines a campaign rally for Bilbray at Kona Ice, known for its shaved ice and do-goodery. If this event doesn't produce multiple gif-worthy moments – Biden with sugary desserts in Las Vegas, people! – we don't know what will.
And that's the second big-name fundraiser in two days for Bilbray. On Tuesday, Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who is also the head of the DNC, throws a Women for Bilbray event at a Las Vegas law firm.
Dems in D.C.
For the few Democratic donors not already tied up with political parties during this busy week, don't fret: You can hit up Eric Lesser's fundraiser in downtown D.C.
Lesser – a member of Team Obama since the early days of 2007 and who started the tradition of marking the seder at the White House – is running for a state Senate seat in his old stomping grounds of western Massachusetts. The Harvard Law grad, who is also a consultant on HBO's "Veep," has friends in high places and he's not afraid to use them. The invite to Wednesday evening's party name checks a fistful of Obama whisperers: David Axelrod, Andrew Bleeker, Stephanie Cutter, Shomik Dutta, Jon Favreau, Robert Gibbs, Ben LaBolt, Reggie Love, Alyssa Mastromonaco, Jim Messina, Jennifer O'Maley Dillon, Patrick Dillon, David Plouffe, Pete Rouse, Erik Smith, Julianna Smoot, Jake Levine, Buffy Wicks and Abby Witt. Whew!
A few of our favorite things: BBQ, beer, bourbon … and ice cream!
With a week full of luncheons, receptions and roundtable discussions, two parties stand out for their creative calls for campaign cash.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., throws his Smoked 'n' Oaked: A Celebration of Virginia's Best Barbecue, Bourbon, and Beer party on Tuesday evening, with tickets starting at $100 and capping out at $1,000. The shindig goes down at law firm Jones Day on New Jersey Avenue, since nothing says authentic BBQ like a rooftop garden in the heart of Capitol Hill.
A few blocks away on Wednesday evening, a different rooftop will play host to an ice cream social for Sen. Patrick Leahy. This is a regular event for the Vermont Democrat, who is stockpiling cash for his 2016 reelection race. The invite, which features those famous Grateful Dead bears, claims that "Senator Leahy is looking forward to an evening surrounded by friends, Grateful Dead tunes, Magic Hat Beer, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream." These are good ingredients for an eventful evening, folks.
And those are your highlights, party people! What have we missed, and what have you heard about? Email us whatever you've got, or upload official invites right here.
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Hey, party people, hey! Over here at Party Time, we know that political fundraising is a bipartisan mistress, her siren song calling to Democrats and Republicans alike. But it seems like the last few weeks have been extra busy for Dem donors.
Last week, the partier-in-chief hit up deep-pocketed supporters in a 24-hour cash-collecting bonanza, cruising through Denver, Dallas, and doing two stops in Austin. (In fact, the trip was so notable that we went on MSNBC to talk about it.) But President Obama wasn't the only White House denizen getting in on the action. First lady Michelle Obama headlined a party of her own for the Democratic National Committee in New York City last Thursday. And Vice President Joe Biden attended an event last Friday down in Nashville for the Democratic Governors Association.
Combine those shindigs with news that Dems are raking in cash off former Gov. Sarah Palin's calls for impeachment and House Speaker John Boehner's lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act, and you've got yourself a Democratic fundraising frenzy.
This week's social calendar sees more big-name Dems on the party circuit, but GOPers are getting in on the fun, too. And although we've got a good amount of fundraisers on the books, we are confident that there's a lot more going on out there. So, send us what you've got! Hand over invites with our nifty confidential upload feature right here, or email us any news tips and hot gossip.
And now, for your week in political parties!
Mr. and Mrs. Obama, fundraising dynamic duo
They did it last week, so why not do it again? The president and first lady will divide and conquer this week with a set of bicoastal fundraisers benefiting Democratic organizations.
Michelle Obama gets things started on Tuesday afternoon with a party for the Democratic National Committee in sunny SoCal. Entry to the roundtable discussion at the Los Angeles home of Michael Lombardo (HBO executive and Kennedy Center board member) and Sonny Ward (founder of West Hollywood's June Street Architecture) goes for $5,000 a pop. And this isn't the first hosting gig for the power couple: Party Time data show Lombardo and Ward have served on host committees for Dem fundraisers benefiting Kentucky Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
On Thursday, President Obama hits up donors in the Big Apple at a party for the House Majority PAC. This is the president's second appearance at a string of fundraisers for super PACs working to get Democrats elected (and, yes, it marks an attitude switch-up when it comes to raising money for PACs).
Back in June, Obama spoke at a Senate Majority PAC roundtable, and next week, he's slated to attend another party for its House counterpart in San Francisco. (The Bay Area get-together is part of another jam-packed week of on-the-road fundraising for the prez, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.) Unfortunately, specifics on all of these events are scarce, so if you know any details, send them our way!
Kansas governor parties in D.C.
Come Tuesday evening, it'll be like old-home week for Gov. Sam Brownback. The Kansas Republican returns to D.C. for a fundraiser at the Capitol Hill Club, familiar stomping grounds for the congressman-turned-senator-turned-governor.
The full Sunflower State delegation will be on hand to fete Brownback, a first-term governor running for reelection. And it looks like the incumbent could use some help from his friends. Despite Kansas's deep-red-state status, a recent poll shows Brownback down by 6 points against Democratic challenger Paul Davis.
Last fall, Davis – a state representative since 2003 and House Minority Leader since '08 – announced he would make a run for the governor's mansion. Davis immediately focused his campaign on schools, making it all the more notable that, in response to the recent poll results, Brownback's camp touted the governor's record on education.
2016 watch alert: Christie in Iowa
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a fundraising fiend during his tenure as the head of the Republican Governors Association, is working his magic again this week with three parties on Thursday in Iowa. Political prognosticators, take note: this is the first time Christie has traveled to the Hawkeye State in two years, according to the Des Moines Register.
Christie starts his long day with a party for the RGA at the home of Kyle Krause, CEO of the convenience store chain Kum & Go. This is one of the more expensive RGA fundraisers Party Time has come across, with tickets starting at $25,000. Then, Christie heads to Cedar Rapids for an afternoon event benefiting Iowa's Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen. Christie will then make his way over to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport to headline a party for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad. Although tickets cap out at $10,000, general admission starts at $25.
It's a strategic mix of partying (all in one day!) that gives Christie plenty of one-on-one time with well-heeled donors and gets him in front of average Iowans at a fair. And it's only the latest installment in a busy year of fundraiser appearances. Party Time data show Christie has appeared at 41 events so far in 2014.
Paging Marty McFly
Rarely do fundraiser invites make us think of our childhood, but this week, we've got Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to thank for a walk down memory lane. This has nothing to do with partisanship, folks; Pelosi's leadership PAC, PAC to the Future, is having a party – and making us reminisce about watching the '80s classic and then rewinding the VHS to watch it again (thanks, by the way, to the generous parents who let this happen on a regular basis).
On Tuesday evening, Pelosi and a fistful of lobbyists from powerhouse firms like Ogilvy Government Relations, Podesta, Wal-Mart and United Technologies will hoverboard over to Penn Quarter's Rosa Mexicano for a cocktail reception for PAC to the Future. Tickets start at $500 and go up to $5,000 to host. Great Scott!
And that's your week in political parties, friends! What have we missed, and what have you heard about? Upload official invites right here, or email us whatever you've heard about.
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Hello party people! We hope you had a great long weekend filled with fireworks, outdoor BBQs, and desserts tricked out in red, white and blue. While just about everyone was busy partying in the name of the good ol' U.S. of A, politicians took a break from their usually hectic social calendars. According to Party Time records, lawmakers took off the weekend, too, perhaps to do some non-political partying of their own. It almost makes us want to form a friendship circle and sing "America the Beautiful."
But only almost. After all, this week, Congress members are back at it, hitting the fundraising trail for cash to fill their campaign coffers. Even though our social calendar is heating up, we know more money-tree-shaking is happening out there. What have we missed, and what have you heard about? Email us anything you've got, or send us official invites via our confidential upload feature.
And now, party people, set aside those sparklers and get ready for your week in political parties!
Obama keeps up the partying
The partier-in-chief just can't seem to get enough. Party Time has been keeping tabs on President Barack Obama's borderline-insane partying schedule, following him as he touches down in California, New York, Maryland, Chicago, Boston and Minneapolis – and that's just since the beginning of May!
This week, Obama continues to rake in the frequent flyer miles, swooping in on Colorado and Texas for three fundraisers on Wednesday. According to Party Time data, this trip includes something we haven't seen in quite some time: a fundraiser benefiting a specific candidate.
That's right; up until this week, Obama's travel schedule has benefited the general campaign accounts for national committees – the Democratic National Committee, and the two groups that work to get Dems elected to the U.S. House and Senate. It makes sense, since these organizations can dole out dollars to the races they deem most important. And when you consider Obama's sinking approval ratings and candidates' outspoken desire to stay as far away from the president as possible on the campaign trail, the decision looks like a no-brainer.
But one such candidate is doing a 180, and has an Obama-headlined event to show for it. In January, Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., pled the Fifth on whether or not he wanted to be seen on the trail with the president. But come Wednesday, Udall – a first-term senator locked in a tight reelection battle against Republican Rep. Cory Gardner – will party with Obama in Denver.
The luncheon benefits the Colorado 2014 Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee for Udall and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. In addition to Obama, fellow Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, who chairs the DSCC, will also attend. And turns out, you could, too! While seats at the lunch cap at $15,000 per couple, Udall's campaign is raffling off one ticket to the event for $5, according to a fundraiser email.
There won't be much time for lollygagging. After his Denver lunch, it's wheels up for Obama as he flies down to the Lone Star State. First stop, the Dallas home of Marc Stanley, an Obama bundler and the former chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council. The Summer BBQ benefits the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and may be the most expensive grill-out we've come across, with tickets starting at $10,000 and going up to $32,400 per couple.
Obama then heads to Austin for a DNC fundraiser at the home of Latino filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. The president may be headlining the high-dollar event, but Hollywood glitterati Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Demi Lovato and Danny Trejo will add some star power of their own at the party.
There's considerable pressure for him to visit distinctly unmonied precincts along the border but the following day, according to Austin Culture Map, Obama will headline a roundtable discussion at the home of Aimee Boone Cunningham. She's a Democratic and feminist activist who now works at the Center for Reproductive Rights. Don't have the $32,400 it will take to get into the Cunningham confab? Bargain hunters, rejoice: The president will speak afterwards at a DNC sponsored event in Austin's Paramount Theater. Tickets are first-come, first-serve and free. Yes, partiers, you heart that right.
Anything else happening deep in the heart of Texas? If you know about it, you know what to do! Email us, or upload official invites right here.
Bucks for Broun
On the other end of the political spectrum, Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., is throwing a reception on Wednesday evening at D.C.'s Capitol Hill Club. Folks prepping to write four-figure checks better make them out to Broun's debt retirement account, since he's looking to shake off the leftovers from his unsuccessful bid to replace retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss. The three-term congressman from Athens recently came in fifth in a seven-way Senate Republican primary in the Peach State. David Perdue and Rep. Jack Kingston, the primary's top two vote-getters, are heading into a runoff later this month.
Even though Kingston's got his own campaigning to do, he's slated to stop by the debt retirement party, as is another unsuccessful primary opponent, Rep. Phil Gingrey. In fact, the whole Republican delegation from Georgia will be on hand to help out Broun.
Broun – who has made national headlines by warning of an Obama dictatorship and calling the president a "socialist" – can't run for his seat after the primary loss, and will leave Congress at the end of this year.
Conyers collects cash
After serving in Congress since 1965 – and winning with at least 75 percent of the vote throughout his tenure – Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., almost didn't make it onto his home state ballot this year. Questions came up about his nominating petitions, but a judge stepped in and ordered that Conyers get added to the primary ballot.
With that all squared away, it must be time for a fundraiser. On Friday evening, Conyers will head to Manhattan for a reception benefiting his reelection campaign. Tickets start at $500, but the invite suggests PACs give $5,000.
Wedding anniversary – perfect fundraiser opportunity?
A particularly interesting fundraiser (and invite) rounds out this week in political parties. On Saturday evening, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., wants you to help her celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary with a $1,000-per-couple fundraiser at the Coconut Grove Ritz Carlton. You guys, there may actually be one of those money tree gizmos (a wedding anniversary tradition) at a political fundraiser!
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60% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $$$
on 1/8/2015 7:27:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Very STRONG perfume for someone who wants to be noticed very elegant and expensive smelling
on 1/1/2015 11:30:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Omg! I am so in love in with this perfume! I smelled it initially at the perfume counter. I sprayed and left and came running back awhile after. This perfume is the perfect symbol for classy luxurious women. The scent lasts all day on my skin! 1-2 sprays is enough! I have received tons of compliments. Although it is a little on the pricey side, you get what you pay for! <3!!!
on 12/30/2014 11:31:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
This is a perfume that I've been seeing around for the past few years but never really took any notice to - I'm not sure why. I've been wearing Chloe EDP and Chanel Chance for the past year or so but I never felt like they fit me perfectly. Chloe being a bit sharp (on my skin) and Chance with a bit too much patchouli for my liking.
Enter J'adore. I smelled it in Sephora recently and was pleasantly surprised by the scent. At first it smells generic and likable....but then I realized I couldn't find any faults with it! I think what I initially interpreted as "generic" was actually just incredibly pleasing to my nose. I smell white florals and peach upon the first spray.
I took home a tester and have been wearing it for the past two days. I feel very pretty with this scent on. It's that ideal clean/floral/slightly-fruity, but not too sweet, scent that I've been searching for. Also, the lasting power and silage is pretty fantastic.
I'm thinking I may purchase a full-size bottle but I want to give it another day or two. I already have too many half-full bottles in my bathroom at the moment in the quest to find my "signature" scent!
on 12/28/2014 3:29:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Grey
This smells like money! Not cheap nouveau riche money but old world glam. This enticing mix of notes is beautiful & I was (lucky enough) to receive it twice in my life for gifts. It smells like so glam, exactly like the commercials (I just must be a sucker for marketing) & the bottle is simple yet elegant. If you want something classy then get j'adore. It smells so damn good, it's very distinctive not loud nor brassy just classy & elegant & golden to perfection. Only the most beautiful women in the world wear j'adore & the men meekly adore the strong beautiful women who wear it. This is not in your face but not subtle just right & lasts a long time. This is my every day scent because life is a special occasion! !!!
on 12/11/2014 9:08:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Oily, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Ooh i love this one - such a big, juicy fruity floral. It should get more love :)
on 12/8/2014 12:12:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Green
Once in awhile I wear something different, but this is my signature scent. I love J'adore. I like that it smells fresh and clean, but also interesting. For me it lasts all day and I can still smell it on my sweaters when I throw them into the wash. It doesn't turn bitter with time either. I always had that issue with Allure. I hated the way it smelled on my clothes and coats, etc. J'adore is great in this regard.
I have the EDP, lotion, creme, bar soap and hair mist. I would and have repurchased everything except the hair mist. I don't think the hair mist is worth the money. That said I find J'adore to be a great value. I've spent more on perfumes that didn't last as long and I didn't enjoy nearly as much. Other people seem to like this on me as well. I'm glad I gave it a chance instead of writing it off as too common.
on 11/27/2014 5:08:00 AM
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Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I love this scent. It's feminine and floral. It's soft and clean. I can really smell the Ylang-Ylang, Rose Essence and Jasmine Absolute. However, it doesn't last very long on my skin - maybe 4 hours tops.
I remember the old version of this perfume lasted longer and had staying power... I didn't have to use or spritz it on as much as I do with this newer version.
I used to wear see by Chloe and that would last all day. Unfortunately for $70 CAD for an ounce, it's not worth it.
I will not be repurchasing this product... The hunt for my HG perfume continues.
on 11/1/2014 2:14:00 PM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Never have been impressed by J'adore when test spritzing it in department stores, but a friend gave me a partial that had belonged to his mother, and turns out this is a great fragrance according to my husband, friends, and strangers I pass in the street. Luckily for me, it doesn't disappear so quickly that I feel cheated of enjoying wearing it. It's too expensive, of course, which is a total drag. But I have come to feel it's a huge cut above the reformulated Miss Diors, et al. Next time you spritz it, hose it on and don't be so quick to stop considering it.
on 10/23/2014 7:51:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I love J'adore perfume but only wear it for best as the price is horrendous. It does last quite a long time but I like to really be able to smell the perfume I wear so I do find that a few hours after putting this on I can barely smell it on me although other people seem to be able to smell it still. Its not my favourite but is a deep floral musky scent which smells expensive and I do get compliments when I wear it. If you are prepared to shell out £60 for a bottle then you will enjoy it. I use it sparingly :)
on 10/14/2014 2:58:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
This may sound a bit silly, but lately I have been basing my fragrance purchases on other peoples' reactions to it. I mean, think about it, they're the ones who have to smell you all day. There are times where I feel like something is run-of-the-mill and unoriginal and find I get endless compliments on it, like this fragrance! Other times, I'll fall in love with a fragrance I've sampled only to find it smells underwhelming and disappointing on me (Latest mistakes: Victoria's Secret Bombshell and Prada Candy). I suppose it comes down to your own body chemistry and style as fragrances develop differently on everyone. I'm always a little weary of these major classic brands because I hate the idea of smelling like every other Flowerbomb wearing girl everywhere I go.
I find this particular fragrance to be my most recent pleasant surprise. I like the way it smells and used up many samples, but it never seemed special enough to actually go out and purchase on my own. I've decided I really love it because it's light enough for me to wear during the day, yet sexy enough to wear on a night out (although if you're not a regular perfume wearer, you may want to stick with the later). It's feminine and floral, yet musky and sexy as well. I can definitely see this becoming a classic of mine over time!
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