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Victory Tour Highlights - District 4! The Victors Make Waves In Our Fishing District
While you're waiting for the Quarter Quell to begin, let's catch you up on all the highlights from Katniss and Peeta's historic Victory Tour!
Shiver me timbers, Katniss and Peeta have weighed anchor and docked in District 4!
The entire nation was looking forward to the Victory Tour stop in our nation’s famous fishing district after rumours circulated that would see blushing Katniss in a bikini; however, the weather soon put a stop to the gossip. About an hour before sunrise, the waiting Capitol press were battered by strong winds and driving rain.
Photo courtesy: http://flaxandspindle.blogspot.com/2010/09/stormy-weather-formidable-photography.html
“It’s just a little squall,” the Dockmaster told the press as we cowered under our umbrellas; dripping mascara is never in fashion.
The Victors themselves looked as though they had been expecting this weather from the start, and emerged in their waterproof, and yet stylish, gear. Katniss’s make up was flawless against the spray, and she was kept dry by a knee-length canary yellow raincoat with sweeping sleeves, and a set of matching boots. Peeta, on the other hand, wore an emerald green trench coat, buckled by a gold version of the District 12 seal.
Cinna and Portia accompanied their projects down the steps of the train, holding special Victory Tour umbrellas, which we are told will be available in the Capitol from tomorrow morning. Here’s hoping for a wet winter!
Portia and Cinna and the nations most coveted umbrella!
The first stop for the young couple was the Academy, where all of tomorrow’s District 4 Victors are trained for the arena. Many of the bright-eyed Tributes-in-Training asked Katniss for an archery demonstration, but she declined, and the Victors were ferried out to see their next landmark, the Great Dock, where 75% of Panem’s sea produce is brought to land.
The Great Dock. Photo Copyright Iskandar NDAE
The weather had brightened by this time, but the dock itself was very slippery, so the visiting party was restricted to viewing the ocean from the balcony of the Justice Building. The Dockmaster explained that, though there are many harbours dotted along the coastline, the Great Dock is the busiest port. Due to its proximity to the train line, the Great Dock is the most convenient for the exportation of District 4’s haul to the Capitol. Out on the Great Dock, he revealed, is where a young Finnick Odair built up the muscles and charm that won him the 65th Annual Hunger Games. Charm is essential on the docks as your bounty is only worth as much as you can talk out of the buyer.
Our victors in an intimate, stolen moment on the balcony
A few citizens spotted the Victors on the balcony of the Justice Building, and waved to them, calling out undecipherable greetings. Peacekeepers soon arrived to sweep them away towards the front of the building, where the official reception would be held. The audience greeted the Victors with hushed awe and the young couple shifted uncomfortably under the glare of such silent adoration. The atmosphere was strong, and some in the crowd were overcome by the celebration, waving an illegible banner that was soon snatched away. We were informed that the banner had contained inappropriate language, scrawled by known drunkards, who didn’t consider the young families that would also be present at the event.
The speeches didn’t last long today, as the weather had dampened much of the festivities, and people were eager for the fishing boats to return safely. Katniss and Peeta respectfully retired, thanking the District for their hospitality and expressing their hopes that all the trawlers find their way home.
Mellark and Everdeen will need to use their extra time to crack a few books as they are headed next to the Technology District, District 3.
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Capitol Stylewatch: Quarter Quell Fashion Featuring Effie Trinket
Quarter Quell Fashion Emerges
It is officially time for summer with the announcement of the Quarter Quell coupled with District 12 Escort, Effie Trinket, and her astounding butterfly ensemble. Artistically composed of over two hundred genuine adornments arranged in synchronized repose. Coordinated with beautiful miniature details accenting the eyes, Effie Trinket’s seasonal look has our fashion hearts fluttering!
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The Capitol Announces The Quarter Quell!
The moment to #CelebrateYourVictors officially arrives tomorrow, Saturday July 20th!
Caesar Flickerman, The Capitol’s beloved voice of The Hunger Games, delivers a timeless tradition: The 3rd Quarter Quell!
Celebrate Your Victors: Peeta Mellark
Photo by Tim Palen via josholatras.tumblr.com
Here's one Victor we will certainly celebrate!
Last year Peeta Mellark was just a baker's son from District 12. This year he's a Victor, all grown up and MAJORLY made-over courtesy of his amazing stylist, Portia. Upgrade! Peeta Mellark looks like he was born and bred in the Capitol!
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Third Quarter Quell Close-up
This year marks the seventy-fifth Hunger Games, and that means it's Panem's Third Quarter Quell.
These historic Games occur every 25 years, marking the anniversary of the end of the Dark Days and the rebirth of a new and glorious Panem.
Every Quarter Quell brings Panem an enhanced version of the Hunger Games, each with its own unique feature to remind us of the heavy sacrifice our country made to the districts' rebellion.
First Quarter Quell: On the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Games, as a reminder to the rebels that their children were dying because of their choice to initiate violence, every district was made to hold an election and vote on the tributes who would represent it.
Second Quarter Quell: On the fiftieth anniversary, as a reminder that two rebels died for each Capitol citizen, every district was required to send twice as many tributes to the Games.
To honor the Third Quarter Quell, on the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Games, as a reminder to the rebels that even the strongest among them cannot overcome the power of the Capitol, the male and female tributes will be reaped from their existing pool of victors. For the first time in history, your favorite victors will return as tributes in The Hunger Games.
Citizens of Panem, the Capitol mandates that all residents Celebrate Your Victors!
Stay tuned for many opportunities to Celebrate the Victors of Panem's Hunger Games.
Celebrate Your Victors: Spotlight on Mags
Welcome to Celebrate Your Victors: Spotlight, a weekly feature where we take you back to the moments where those eligible for this year’s Quarter Quell first became victors.
Magdelena Santos (“Mags”) at Fourteen
Fourth Victor
District Four
One of the oldest living victors, Mags (as she is affectionately known in her home District and the Capitol alike) won at the age of fourteen. The Games were still quite new and the country’s technology not as advanced, but despite the arena being less sophisticated, her win was no less impressive! Few remain who remember seeing her crowning moment on live television: when Mags realized the exact point at which the river running through the arena became too swift for most tributes to swim through. With only six others remaining, she managed to lure four to their deaths by drowning, leading them on a wild chase through the woods and into the water.
Victory Tour Highlights - Katniss & Peeta Have District 3 Down To A Science
0100100001101001, that’s part of the binary code responsible for lighting up the neon sign that reads ‘Welcome to District 3’ as the Victory Tour Train sweeps into its next station.
Katniss looking suitably serious in D3Katniss and Peeta’s first treat in District 3 was to be ushered through the reception of District 3’s previous Victors, Wiress and Beetee. They had exchanged a swift handshake each before they were whisked away by automobile to the center of the Manufacturing Settlement Area (or MSA), the most populous area of District 3.
The always eclectic Wiress from District 3. Photo credit: AlmondTreeFilms.com
An ecstatic Beetee greets our victors
Understandably, this area consumes the highest amount of energy of all the Districts in Panem, so Katniss and Peeta watched in awe as their car cruised through the spot-lit streets and blinking structures of the MSA.
As citizens of the ‘Laboratory of the world’, District 3 natives are always working. The night shift at the Genetic Science department of Panem Biotech was just letting out when Doctor Mendal, head researcher at the department, buzzed in Everdeen, Mellark and their entourage. The good doctor tried his best to describe his work in genetics by explaining how both of our Victors gained their genetically unlikely lightly hued eyes. They were both suitably impressed, and Katniss even asked follow-up questions about whether altered genetics could give animals human-like biology, no doubt remembering the exciting finale of last year’s game.
In one of the Junior Labs, the District 12 teens met some of their District 3 counterparts. In this industrious region, children are assessed to determine their most efficient career placement. The 16-year-olds that our beloved Victors met were preparing for their Career Tests, when they can be selected by some of Panem’s most pioneering Research and Development Corporations, such as Panem Biotech, to continue their work under their sponsorship.
Photo credit TheNorthernEcho.uk.com
A Junior Lab Technician talked our heroes through a minor chemical reaction that produced a foam of sticky pink bubbles that clung to Peeta’s curious fingers, much to Katniss’s chagrin. She protectively berated him for touching a foreign substance, but then tenderly helped him wash it off with a bespoke solution. The technician revealed that the foam is currently under lock and key as tests are done to see if it can be combined with an anaesthetic or even a muscle relaxant. You never know, it was forewarned, we might see these mysterious bubbles in a future edition of The Hunger Games.
After a few more pops, bangs and sparking wires, it was time for the visitors to leave and deliver their speeches to the adoring crowd gathered at the Justice Building. There was time for a quick costume change during which Katniss swapped out of her grey pinafore and into a tight-fitting navy blue dress with a fiery orange waist-belt. Peeta changed his metallic grey suit for blue, with a white shirt and navy tie that perfectly matched his partner.
The speeches were, as usual, touching and full of grace but over far too soon. The Victors waved goodbye to the lucky audience to move on to their next stop, District 2.
For more of Arowana Flounder's brilliant work, please check out her fanfiction, Johanna Mason: They Will Never See Me Cry, and her original story, Archangels. You can follow her on twitter @ArowanaFounder
Celebrate Your Victors: Spotlight on Wiress

Wiress at Eighteen
Thirty-Eighth Victor
District Three
Game Faces - A New Feature Coming Soon From Capitol Couture
With the Quarter Quell nearing, it’s time to size up our fearless—and hopefully, flawless—competitors with an aesthetic eye. Brute strength and cunning may be the most important assets for combat, but here in the Capitol, we know that a perfectly arched brow, a steely gaze, and even an artful flush go a long way too—especially, with our discerning sponsors.
Over the next few weeks, a Capitol Couture style jury will evaluate the portraits of our victors for their allure and polish. Our judges include a makeup artist, hair stylist and physical trainer. No doubt, each victor’s prep team will anxiously await the scores. Victors will be ranked from one to ten, based on their coifs, pouts and poise.
Will Katniss and her beloved braid lose points to edgy Johanna and her streaked mane? Can anyone compete with the physically infallible Finnick Odair? Could Cashmere’s honey waves cause a new hair craze in the Capitol? Wager if you will, but always be inspired by the bravery and awe of our victors. Look for a roll out of the eleven portraits and exclusive rankings, starting next week with the launch of our new issue Zoetic Sol.
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Victory Tour Highlights - Our Victors Leave No Stone Unturned in District 2
As the saying goes, a rolling stone gathers no moss, and Katniss and Peeta have rock and rolled their way to our Masonry district, District 2.

As the couple left the museum, they were saluted by a parade of Peacekeepers in Training, a tradition that we’ve come enjoy at this point on every Victory Tour. It’s always reassuring to see our newest recruits looking so sharp in the annual displays. Over the years, these festivities have also symbolised a Passing Out ceremony. After the Hunger Games victors have continued along to District 1, the 19-year-old recruits (no longer eligible to serve their District in the Games) will be distributed on trains heading in different directions, to join their new units in far flung regions of the country.
Hands clasped tightly, Katniss and Peeta were next led down, down, down into the depths of the slate mine in Mining Town A to see the District 2 workers doing what they do best. Hats were tipped (but for safety reasons not removed) as the group passed by, and Katniss commented that the darkness reminded her of the coal mines of her home. Peeta, a baker’s son, was new to the experience and stopped to ask one of the miners how they can see what they are doing down in the unlit shafts. The woman silently replied by switching on the light on the top of her hat. Those of us in the Capitol have always been fans of the District 2 dry wit, haven’t we? Image by Tyler Stableford
When they finally emerged back into the daylight from the mine, it was time for a touch up. Cleansed of the sooty residue of the slate mine, Katniss reappeared in a blue velvet gown bejewelled with tiny diamonds while Peeta sported a blazer and sunglasses reminiscent of the visor on the Peacekeeper helmets. A few months back we saw a shake-up of the Peacekeeper-style. Is this evidence of Portia’s foot in the door?
Not accustomed to not being the final stop on the tour, the mood of the crowd at the speeches was palpable, to say the least. District 2 are proud people, so the families of the fallen tributes from the 74th Hunger Games had to be prompted to rise for the Victors entrance. Lest we forget, Katniss was responsible for the death of one tribute, and present for the mortal injury of the other; therefore, tension grew when she took to the microphone. Nevertheless respect was shown for the winners, despite personal loss, and the couple were back on their train in time for their departure.
Our next check-in with the Victory Tour will be at the origin point of the diamonds on Katniss’s gown, luxury providers, District 1.
Introducing Panem Kitchen
Wondering what to bring to your next Quarter Quell Potluck Party? Stumped about what to make for a rustic District 12-themed Thanksgiving? Well, look no further than our friends, Panem Kitchen.com - your newest resource for the recipes from the Districts of Panem.
Panem Kitchen brings together dishes from all thirteen districts and the Capitol, with step by step preparation instructions, beautiful photography, and the origins of each recipe. Ever wondered what Hunger Games Victor Katniss Everdeen’s favorite treat is? Here’s a hint: it’s her co-victor, Peeta Mellark’s specialty. And you can create it at home with help from Panem Kitchen!
Panem Kitchen will be continually updated with seasonal recipes and regional favorites from across the great nation of Panem. Bookmark the site and check back often.
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Cinna - The New Fragrance From Panem's Favorite Stylist
Could a new scent compete with the sweet redolence of President Snow’s roses in the Capitol? This afternoon, uber-stylist Cinna debuts his eponymous fragrance with stunning billboards throughout the city and misters releasing wafts of CINNA. It’s a follow up to last year’s launch of his signature Liquid Skyliner, which sold out citywide in two hours.
“The scent speaks for itself,” Cinna says of the fragrance. The ultra-cool and laconic stylist gave Capitol Couture an exclusive first whiff. CINNA is boldly feminine, with notes of fresh violet, grey vetiver and bergamot underscored by mandarin. But the fragrance—which comes in a chic crystal flacon—alters its chemistry depending upon its exposure to natural light. At nightfall, the scent deepens with flourishes of sultry black orchid and smoky tobacco.
Of course, everyone wants to know the story behind the exquisite model seen in the ads for CINNA. “I picked her out of a crowd in the Capitol because of her spirit and natural beauty,” he says. “There are always champions among us.”
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Quarter Quell Coutndown: See The Future of Fashion
Quarter Quell Calls for High Fashion
It’s time to start preparing once more for the annual Hunger Games, and year 75 means it’s a Quarter Quell celebration! President Snow’s announcement of this year’s highly unexpected theme has the whole Capitol positively astir with anticipation. What do the Game Makers have in store for our victor tributes? What delectable delicacies will we be served before the Games begin? And, above all, what will we wear to the magnificent parties?
Take a cue from Effie Trinket, District 12 Escort, who upped the ante—as if we ever thought she could look better—in this Alexander McQueen monarch butterfly adorned ensemble. It’s just like her to grab from last year’s runway collection to stand out amid the trends of graphic prints seen at Louis Vuitton and Jonathan Saunders, Prada’s floral concoctions and Stella McCartney’s mesh fixation—all at this year’s spring/summer shows. We’re expecting everyone to pull out all the stops this year, from the arena to the City Circle. It’s time to plan those parties and wardrobes to be bigger than ever, and show your support for our most time-honored tradition. A few fashion suggestions from the Capitol’s most revered stylists?
· Stand out in neon and opt for volume, with exaggerated sleeves or cocoon capes. You can eat a dozen more French macaroons in a forgiving silhouette!
· Invest in bold, look-at-me accessories—from colorful lightweight knit berets to sting ray clutches in electric hues—so that you can quickly transform a look for evening. Or add an accessory with each course at dinner.
· Be on time and leave just after the party peaks. The jet set crowd knows that making a dramatic exit is much more impressive than an over-the-top entrance.
Exclusive: Mellark Bakery Ware & Peeta's Favorite Cookie Recipe
Girl on Fire Katniss Everdeen's mockingjay pin isn't the only coveted item to come out of District 12! Her co-victor, Peeta Mellark's new line of bake and cookware is all the rage in Capitol kitchens and on sale only in our PanemPropaganda Shop.
To fill up those cookie jars, our friends at PanemKitchen.com have an exclusive recipe for Peeta Mellark's own best selling cinnamon cookies from the Mellark Bakery.
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Coming Soon: Capitol COVERGIRL
The wait is over: COVERGIRL is finally ready to show you what their The Hunger Games: Catching Fire partnership is all about. As the exclusive makeup partner, they created 12 vibrant looks inspired by each district of Panem.
Tomorrow - August 13 - check back for the first two District looks in COVERGIRL'S couture-style #CapitolCOVERGIRL campaign.
New Capitol Covergirl Looks From COVERGIRL: District 1 & District 4
CoverGirl’s new The Hunger Games: Catching Fire collection isn’t out until October 1, but the teasers are already rolling in and here's a look at the first two images from their Capitol Covergirl campaign.
Created by makeup artist Dotti, who used products from the upcoming CoverGirl Capitol Collection, these brand new images will feature over-the-top beauty looks made to represent each district. The line is still being kept pretty tightly under wraps, but we're told it involves Panem-inspired nail polish, nail decals, mascara, lip gloss, and more.
The first two gorgeous visuals are inspired by Luxury (District 1) and Fishing (District 4).
Thanks to fashionista.com for the pics and information!
Game Faces: Katniss Everdeen
The first edition of Capitol Couture's new feature, Game Faces is here. With the Quarter Quell nearing, it’s time to size up our fearless—and hopefully, flawless—competitors with an aesthetic eye. Brute strength and cunning may be the most important assets for combat, but here in the Capitol, we know that a perfectly arched brow, a steely gaze, and even an artful flush go a long way too—especially, with our discerning sponsors.
First up is Girl on Fire, Katniss Everdeen:
D12F: Katniss
Year of Victory: 74th Hunger Games
Coif: 10
Pout: 9
Poise: 10
CC Style Score: 9.5
Our dearest District 12 tribute Katniss never disappoints. Her natural, unadorned beauty inspires us all in the Capitol to flirt with simplicity. If only we were all blessed with her majestic stance and natural assets—especially that preternaturally long neck and regal gaze.
Her signature braid, which has spawned infinite copycat plaits and caused many a hair stylist to practice her skills, looks almost like a protective asp ready to strike. It keeps pesky wisps from her eyes when she’s scaling hurdles and shooting arrows too. Fashion and function marry so well here.
As for cosmetics, this tribute’s clean brows and minimalistic eye make up accentuate her stormy gaze. We love that her full lips feature just a dash of nude gloss. In throwing her shoulders back slightly, she shows off her strong, fit physique. Is it Peeta that she sees off in the distance, we wonder?
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Celebrate Your Victors: Spotlight On Beetee

Beetee at 13
Thirty-Ninth Victor
District Three
Taking a cue, perhaps, from the victory of Wiress the year before, Beetee rigged the arena with an astoundingly elaborate trap made of electrified wire. Proving himself to be somewhat of a prodigy in the arena also earned Beetee sponsors, and while District One’s Violane may have been the favourite of the general public, she couldn’t come out above the young boy from District Three. Who could forget their final showdown? As Violane pulled them into Beetee’s trap both tributes were electrocuted, and no one expected Beetee to be the one to emerge alive!
In an unprecedented win, Beetee became the 39th victor a year after another District 3 tribute, Wiress. This was the first instance of two tributes from Three winning in a row, and the beginning, it seems, of a wonderful friendship. Mentor and tribute became victor and victor, and Beetee and Wiress have since collaborated on many engineering projects in their home District. Other contenders for the Quarter Quell should remember that physical strength does not always outweigh mental prowess.
Marina Chekov (aka Samantha Sisson) is an extraordinary artist, writer, and the co-founder of PanemKitchen.com, our favorite place to explore the world of Panem through it's cuisine. Follow her on twitter at @65thvictor.
Victory Tour Highlights - Katniss & Peeta In The Lap of Luxury - District 1






For more of Arowana Flounder's brilliant work, please check out her fanfiction, Johanna Mason: They Will Never See Me Cry, and her original story, Archangels. You can follow her on twitter @ArowanaFounder