Oscars Review

Hey ya'll!  Sorry this post is a bit late...I came down with my quarterly sinus infection on Saturday and finally got to the doctor today.  Yay for antibiotics and heavily medicated cortisone injections!  Anyway,  I did watch the Oscars and while I was overall underwhelmed, (I'm sure the designers are losing sleep over this) I did have a few favorites that struck my fancy.  In no particular order....

Kristen Wiig. 

I am 1000% girl.  And this particular girly girl loves anything with tiers and ruffles.   I think my favorite part is the color of the dress against the dark nails and dark hair.  It seems so glam to me.  And I am SO glad she didn't overdo the bling!! 

Milla Jovovich. 

Another thing this girlie girl loves?  Shine.  (Glam shine, not gaudy shine just to be clear.)  This is exactly how a movie star should look at the Oscars.  Glamorous and gorgeous.

Rose Byrne.

I don't know if this was completely Oscars appropriate, but I still really love the look.  The hair, jewelry and makeup worked so well with the dress.  It was fun and polished without being over the top.

Octavia Spencer.

 Fabulous.  Her whole ensemble was perfection.  And the bonus? She WON.  (Of course, most would probably say winning was her highlight but this is a fashion post so I'm going with the dress as the highlight.)

 Jessica Chastain.

The Oscars is no time to be boring.  I love the originality of this dress; it was absolutely stunning.  And I love that she wore her hair loose and wavy.  I think an updo wouldn't have worked as well.  Overall amazing.

Stacy Keibler

Gorgeous.  This may be my favorite look of the night. I realize this is not everyone's cup of tea but this, for me, is pure glam.  Where else could you possibly wear this?!  Love, love, love.

Beauty Trend: Ombre Highlights

Ombre coloring can be seen just about anywhere these days...on clothes, bags, scarves, even shoes.
Celebs, of couse, took the look a bit futher and started using a technique called ombre highlights on their hair. That's right people. There's a word for the crazy major root-age you see a few select celebs sporting these days.
When done right (and subtely) I think it's actually a unique and fun look.
I love the color of Drew Barrymore's hair. It's a bit dramatic but still so fitting for her fun and funky personality.

For those weary of the trend, but still wanting to try it, this look would be perfect for you. Subtle highlights on the ends of your hair will give you the brightness you're craving without the harshness of too much color.

Hilary Duff looks gorgeous. I love the subtle contrast and the colors in her hair will easily take you into fall. If you want something that will last through a few seasons, go with her look!

Beauty Trend: Braids, Braids, Braids

Easy. Fun. Chic. I love that braids are making a comeback. The best part? The messier it is, the better it looks. Now what girl isn't gonna love that??
The side braid: effortlessy chic, sexy and messy. Perfect for day or night.
The ponytail braid: a grownup version of a childhood favorite.

The French Braided Bangs: a perfect solution for unruly locks in the summer humidity.

I might need to practice first but I can't wait to wear these styles all summer long. :o) I hope ya'll are having a fabulous week.

SAG Fashion

I LOVE awards season! Mostly for the fashion of course. :o)
I don't really believe in criticizing people's choices just to be mean. Granted, some celebrities need a little "coaching" in order to make better decisions in the future. That being said, I try not to say anything bad unless it is completely necessary. I mean, I'm sure celebrities will consider my opinion as much as the next blogger's. Which means they'll be making bad choices...well, forever. :o)
Before I choose my favorites, let me preface by saying I don't care for "basic" or "simple" award season dresses. I mean this is HOLLYWOOD. Live a little!!
Please don't get me wrong...the perfect little black dress is my best friend. But I don't have Georgina Chapman knocking on my door begging me to wear her one of a kind Marchesa dress!
So without further adieu...
Let's talk about making a statement. This girl knows what she's doing! I love Mila Kunis' choice of a bold print, the long and simple (but gorgeous) hair and dark eye with a neutral lip. Everything just works. LOVE!

I love this look! Dianna Agron chose a fabulous navy, ankle length dress and wore it like she was born in it. I LOVE the color, the dramatic makeup and the simpe shoes. She let the dress speak for itself and she looked fabulous.

I know this may not be other people's favorite. But there are maybe a handful of women in the world who can wear this color and Jayma Mays is obviously one of them! Everything about this look says "fun glamour." I love the cut of the dress, the shoes, and her glamorous hair and makeup. Perfection.

Just another night in Hollywood...

So I have to say, I wasn't super impressed with the Golden Globe fashion last night (I'm sure the stars are losing as much sleep over it as I am, ha!) Every awards show I usually have at least one celebrity I would love to be just so I could leave the house looking like them. This time I didn't...of course, everyone was still gorgeous (it is still Hollywood!) and I still enjoyed the E! Arrivals Show. :o) Here are a few of the gowns I did like:

I love it when people try something new. Anne Hathaway looked gorgeous and confident in this trend inspired gown. I feel like she usually wears pretty and traditional pieces so I'm loving this change!

Catherine Zeta Jones. This woman is the epitome of class. The color is fabulous and I absolutely love the body of the dress. Seriously, she couldn't look bad even if she tried.

Eva Longoria. I adore her. There were mixed reviews on her dress, with some saying it was too much drama. My response: Ya'll, it's the Red Carpet. Where else can you do drama (and get away with it)??

Sigh. The perfect Princess dress. I thought Olivia Wilde looked gorgeous and this may be my favorite of the night. I love the sparkle and shine and the chocolate hue makes this dress completely fabulous.

Bethenny Getting Married?

In my next life, I want to be Bethenny Frankel. I absolutely love her. Did ya'll watch her show last night? OMG, it's hilarious. A definite must see. Program your DVR right now, I promise you'll thank me. :o)
Here's a clip from the first episode:

Bethenny Getting Married - Videos - No Straight Guys | Bravo TV Official Site

Love it!

Fashion Holiday in New York

Costume Insitute Gala 2010. Ya'll have to know I was on pins and needles patiently waiting for pictures of the fabulousness that is the Costume Institute Gala to go public this morning. If only the stupid thing was televised...I'm gonna have to talk to someone about that.
Anyway, it was. Pure fabulousness. Now I know my taste in fashion may not be everyone's cup of tea. (There are no hard feelings, I promise.) Fashion, like beauty, is an opinion. If everyone agreed with everyone else about what looked good, then well, we'd all look alike and that's just boring...not to mention creepy.
I believe in having fun with fashion choices because what's the point of fashion if you can't have fun with it?? What's the point of dressing up if you're always going to wear a black dress?!
Anyway, I'll get off my soap box now. Without further adeiu, here are my most favorite gowns of the night.


Brooke Shields. This woman just gets more and more beautiful! I LOVE this dress. The metallic color is absolutely gorgeous, the shimmer is glamorous and the modest neckline combined with the slinky cut is pure fabulousness. Absolute Perfection!




Blake Lively. If I could wear this dress, I would. The color is amazing, the ruffle floral detail is exquisite and seriously, how much more gorgeous can this girl look?? I love that she picked something so daring and bold. You can't wear dresses like this forever and I love that she's doing it while she can. Glamorously Bold.



Giuliana Rancic. We know how I feel about ruffles and floral details. I love that this dress is quiet sassiness. The color is stunning, the hemline floral detail is gorgeous and the bustline is the difference between unique and basic. If I ever get married, I want my dress to look something like this! Fabulously Chic.



Jennifer Lopez, oh how I love thee. The look of this dress was so soft but oh so stunning. I love the details on the sweetheart neckline, the silver color of the bodice and can we please mention how gorgeous the leaves were on the skirt of the dress?? So unexpected. LOVE this dress!! One of my new favorite color combos. Absolutely Glamorous.



Jessica Szohr. I gasped when I saw this dress. The color combo is absolutely fabulous, the floral detail on the bodice traveling to the skirt is perfection and this is the most perfect dramatically glamorous dress I have ever seen. The slim bodice and full skirt are a perfect balance of gorgeous, sexy glamour and who doesn't want that?? Dramatic Fabulousness.

Something in the air...

I know how this post is gonna make me sound. And I definitely don't mean to sound the way I'm going to. But have ya'll ever met a couple and they just seem completely mismatched?!? I've noticed that a lot lately. And a lot of times I look at a couple and think "how in the world did that happen?!?"
Granted, I don't know these people. This is just going off the first impression alone. But seriously...there is something in the air lately!
Obviously, there's no protocol saying who should be with who. People are with another person for a reason, so who cares what anyone else thinks?
But I think it's funny. And usually 2 minutes after meeting them, it all makes sense. And then I end up getting a little jealous.
ANYWAY, in homage (omage??? whatever!! You know what I'm talking about!) this post is dedicated to "mismatched Hollywood Couples." In my perspective of course.




















I was surprised when Courtney Cox and David Arquette got together (I was about 17 at the time and of course I knew everything about love back then, ha!) but I love these two together. Courtney has always seemed quiet and serious to me (although she is anything but in her new show Cougar Town) and David has always struck me as the goofy and funny type. It's a great balance if you ask me. :o)














I heart Ross and Rachel. Gorgeous naive fashionista meets nerdy but lovable Paleantologist...enough said!






















I absolutely loved Carrie and Aidan together!! Unfortunately, they were kinda doomed from the start. True country boy and a true city girl...it works for a lot of people but these two were just too different. Sigh...:o(


Who are ya'lls favorite Hollywood couples??

My Favorite (Fashion) Time of Year!!

Sigh, the Oscars. My favorite fashion holiday. And yes people, it is a holiday. There is nothing I love more than over-the-top-glamour with couture gowns (in some cases, straight off the runway) and gorgeous men in well fitting tuxedos. Seriously...can we all please just have a moment of silence for the gorgeousness that was last night?




Elizabeth Banks in Versace. How beautiful was she?? I absolutely love love LOVE this color!! And of course, we all know how I feel about ruffles. Absolutely Fabulous.






Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Haute Couture, need I say more? I don't care what anyone says, there are no words to describe how much I love this look. Absolute Perfection.





Sandra Bullock in Marchesa. Absolutely Flawless. Gold is not an easy color to wear but she has never been more beautiful! I love the hair, the lipstick, the whole look. And I have never been so happy to see someone win!!!





Sigh, my idol. I absolutely heart Jennifer Lopez and her fashion sense. She knows how to make the most of her figure and this dress is no exception. Absolutely Stunning.









And of course, because it is the the most glamourous night in Hollywood, costume changes are necessary. Here are some of my Favorite After Party Looks.




Jennifer Lopez's Vanity Fair After Party Look. In my eyes, this woman can do no wrong. Sleek and Fahionable without being over the top. Fabulous!!





Kate Beckinsale at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. I love the slinkyness and shine of this dress. It's sexy without being too much.






Victoria Beckham, reigning Queen of all things Fashion, at Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party. Enough said.














I absolutely love my choices but I was sad there wasn't more color on the Red Carpet! It was quite subdued for what is known as Hollywood's most fashionable night. The pale tones and metallics we saw were absolutely gorgeous but let's work on color for next year people, shall we? Bring on the blues, purples, yellows and greens!

You know I'm sick when...

I post a blog the day after a major awards show and forget to talk about it. Clearly I have lost my mind.
Did ya'll watch the Golden Globes?? I am always glued to my tv for the pre-show. It's one of the few things I will actually sit and watch. No phone, no computer, no magazine, I'm not ever working on a project, I just sit and watch. I am obsessed with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. And I'm obsessed with fashion. So when you put the two together, it's like my heaven.


Who was your best dressed last night? I absolutely LOVED Olivia Wilde. I think she looked absolutely gorgeous and her dress was by far one of my favorites. Other than looking absolutely stunning, Olivia said that her dress was going to be auctioned to help Haiti. A stunning dress for a good cause...does it get any better??



Zoe Saldana was another favorite of mine. I thought she looked absolutely fabulous and I love anything with ruffles! I adore the wine color of her dress, and I'm so glad she chose that over basic black (not that there's anything wrong with basic black!)


I am sure this is gonna be controversial but another one I adored was Jennifer Morrison. (I told you I love ruffles!) Her dress was so unique and just utterly beautiful to me.




Other favorites: Courtney Cox Arquette was stunning and I love that her dress was designed by Victoria Beckham. (I'm a huge fan of anything Victoria Beckham!) Dianna Agron and Lea Michele from Glee looked beautiful. I loved both of their dresses. (I'm also a huge fan of anything pretty and comfortable.) I thought Sandra Bullock looked amazing. I am SOO happy she won!! Jennifer Aniston was gorgeous but I wish she would wear something different. It seems like she's always wearing a black dress!
It's hard for me to talk about the guys fashion wise, b/c they always wear a tux! Chace Crawford looked amazing. I was so glad Michael C. Hall won!! He looked so handsome even with the hat. He's going through cancer treatment, give the guy a break! Josh Duhamel always looks good to me. Sam Worthington looked great! And as far as I'm concerned Gerard Butler can do no wrong.

Sigh...I would love to go to the Golden Globes. Or the Oscars. Or the Grammys. A girl can dream, right??