Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated SwimsuitMartha Stewartis a vision in gold.The lifestyle icon and television personality, 81, stepped out to celebrate her new cover forSports Illustrated Swimsuiton Thursday evening, and offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how she prepared her look for the night in an Instagram post.In aphoto, Stewart posed in a long-sleeved gold, shimmery Jenny Pakham gown. TheMartha Stewart Livingfounder could be seen running a hand through her hair as she looked off to the side.“Getting ready for the @si_swimsuit red carpet!” she captioned the post, tagging several others who had a hand in her look, including Prada for her shoes, The John Barrett Salon for her hair and makeup artist Nicole Daisy Toye for her glam.Stewart also thanked Harry Winston for her jewelry, which she noted was borrowed from her daughter.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Noam Galai/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated SwimsuitIn asecond post, Stewart shared a close-up snap of herself putting on a pair of gold earrings for the evening.“Putting on the bling!!!!!!” she captioned the shot.On her Instagram Story, Stewart also posted some behind-the-scenes shots of theSports Illustratedcover party, which took place at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City.Offering a sneak peek at the drinks at the event, which included Stewart’s Chard and Lighter Chard, the star also shared a shot of a table at the party, which was decorated with a champagne bottle with her face on it, along with herSports Illustrated Swimsuitcover in a frame.RELATED Video:Martha Stewart Shares Salon Selfies Highlighting Her ‘Great’ Skin: ‘Unfiltered. No Facelift’Stewart — who is one of four cover models for this year’s magazine, alongsideMegan Fox,Kim PetrasandBrooks Nader— told PEOPLE that posing for the cover was a “once in a lifetime” gig.“It should have been 30 years ago,” Stewart said with a laugh. “That would have been great. It was not a goal I set for myself, but once asked, I thought to myself, let’s do it!““It’s important to stand up to challenges, whether they’re beauty challenges or intellectual challenges, even philanthropic challenges,” she explained. “To be able to stand up and do it — to me — is so fun! And this is accomplishing something that not everybody would accomplish.”
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

Martha Stewartis a vision in gold.The lifestyle icon and television personality, 81, stepped out to celebrate her new cover forSports Illustrated Swimsuiton Thursday evening, and offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how she prepared her look for the night in an Instagram post.In aphoto, Stewart posed in a long-sleeved gold, shimmery Jenny Pakham gown. TheMartha Stewart Livingfounder could be seen running a hand through her hair as she looked off to the side.“Getting ready for the @si_swimsuit red carpet!” she captioned the post, tagging several others who had a hand in her look, including Prada for her shoes, The John Barrett Salon for her hair and makeup artist Nicole Daisy Toye for her glam.Stewart also thanked Harry Winston for her jewelry, which she noted was borrowed from her daughter.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Noam Galai/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated SwimsuitIn asecond post, Stewart shared a close-up snap of herself putting on a pair of gold earrings for the evening.“Putting on the bling!!!!!!” she captioned the shot.On her Instagram Story, Stewart also posted some behind-the-scenes shots of theSports Illustratedcover party, which took place at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City.Offering a sneak peek at the drinks at the event, which included Stewart’s Chard and Lighter Chard, the star also shared a shot of a table at the party, which was decorated with a champagne bottle with her face on it, along with herSports Illustrated Swimsuitcover in a frame.RELATED Video:Martha Stewart Shares Salon Selfies Highlighting Her ‘Great’ Skin: ‘Unfiltered. No Facelift’Stewart — who is one of four cover models for this year’s magazine, alongsideMegan Fox,Kim PetrasandBrooks Nader— told PEOPLE that posing for the cover was a “once in a lifetime” gig.“It should have been 30 years ago,” Stewart said with a laugh. “That would have been great. It was not a goal I set for myself, but once asked, I thought to myself, let’s do it!““It’s important to stand up to challenges, whether they’re beauty challenges or intellectual challenges, even philanthropic challenges,” she explained. “To be able to stand up and do it — to me — is so fun! And this is accomplishing something that not everybody would accomplish.”
Martha Stewartis a vision in gold.
The lifestyle icon and television personality, 81, stepped out to celebrate her new cover forSports Illustrated Swimsuiton Thursday evening, and offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how she prepared her look for the night in an Instagram post.
In aphoto, Stewart posed in a long-sleeved gold, shimmery Jenny Pakham gown. TheMartha Stewart Livingfounder could be seen running a hand through her hair as she looked off to the side.
“Getting ready for the @si_swimsuit red carpet!” she captioned the post, tagging several others who had a hand in her look, including Prada for her shoes, The John Barrett Salon for her hair and makeup artist Nicole Daisy Toye for her glam.
Stewart also thanked Harry Winston for her jewelry, which she noted was borrowed from her daughter.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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In asecond post, Stewart shared a close-up snap of herself putting on a pair of gold earrings for the evening.
“Putting on the bling!!!!!!” she captioned the shot.
On her Instagram Story, Stewart also posted some behind-the-scenes shots of theSports Illustratedcover party, which took place at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City.
Offering a sneak peek at the drinks at the event, which included Stewart’s Chard and Lighter Chard, the star also shared a shot of a table at the party, which was decorated with a champagne bottle with her face on it, along with herSports Illustrated Swimsuitcover in a frame.
RELATED Video:Martha Stewart Shares Salon Selfies Highlighting Her ‘Great’ Skin: ‘Unfiltered. No Facelift’
Stewart — who is one of four cover models for this year’s magazine, alongsideMegan Fox,Kim PetrasandBrooks Nader— told PEOPLE that posing for the cover was a “once in a lifetime” gig.
“It should have been 30 years ago,” Stewart said with a laugh. “That would have been great. It was not a goal I set for myself, but once asked, I thought to myself, let’s do it!”
“It’s important to stand up to challenges, whether they’re beauty challenges or intellectual challenges, even philanthropic challenges,” she explained. “To be able to stand up and do it — to me — is so fun! And this is accomplishing something that not everybody would accomplish.”
source: people.com