Style Spotlight| Best Dressed Oscars 2013

 

 

 

Just a couple of comments...

Jennifer Lawrence - How crazy that George Kotsiopoulos from Fashion Police predicted that she would be wearing this exact dress? I love that she chose such a statement ball gown and the diamond necklace draped down her back definitely added the WOW factor!

Maria Menunos - LOVE this hot pink Romona Keveza, who is generally associated with being a top wedding gown designer. This dress is very simple and sleek but at the same time very structured and figure flattering. She looks amazing.

Catherine Zeta Jones - Does this women look better with age or is it just me? I honestly don't think she could look bad in anything! The bottom of the gown isn't my favorite but the detail and dimensions of the bodice make up for that!

 Jessica Chastain - looks absolutely stunning in her Armani Prive' gown that reminds me a lot of Marilyn Monroe in her latter years and accordingly accessorized with vintage Harry Winston jewels from the 1960's. 

Kerry Washington - Miu Miu is a pretty surprising designer to choose for the Oscars but she definitely made the right choice! The gown makes her look very long and lean. Love the satin coral color with the nude embellished bodice. She is absolutely beautiful!   

Outfit of the Day|

 

Pardon My French Sweater: Forever 21 (similar) |  Distressed denim shorts: American Eagle  |  Tights: Hue  |  Moto boots: Forever 21  |  Ring: Forever 21

Outfit of the Day|

Purple Lace Dress: Cotton On (in black here)  | Gold Metal Belt: Foreign Exchange (similar here). See PLT trend report here  |  Combat Boots - Forever 21 (similar here)  | Nail Polish: Maybelline "Onyx Rush"

Inspiration| Dannielynn for Guess

Anna Nicole Smiths 6 year old daughter Dannielynn Birkhead pays tribute to her departed mother in a campaign shot in Malibu, CA for Guess. She is absolutely adorable and looks so much like her mom. There has been some concern from the public that she is being exploited, however her father says this is “really a tribute to her mom more than anything” and that “she’s not going to be a model.” I personally don't see anything wrong with the campaign if this is the case...and even if she does decide to model when she gets older. She's beautiful and it is a sweet tribute. What do you think?

             

          

DIY| Pomegranate Lip Gloss & Peppermint Foot Scrub

So i recently saw this really interesting and simple way of making your own Pomegranate lip gloss & Peppermint foot scrub from SELF. These could be great yummy gifts for the holidays and they're so easy!  

Pomegranate Lip Gloss         

       

Ingredients  

• 1/2 cup petroleum jelly
• 1 scoop or 2 packets Natural Cherry Pomegranate Crystal Light
• 3 or 4 small jars or tins with lids
• 1tsp Water

Directions
Mix petroleum jelly and Crystal Light in a bowl, adding the water a few drops at a time, until gloss turns berry red. Use a spatula to smooth the formula into jars.

Peppermint Foot Scrub

Ingredients
• 4 strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 8 drops peppermint essential oil
• 1 decorative jar

Directions
Make this the night before gifting it—it's perishable after 2 weeks because of the fresh fruit. In a bowl, puree or mash berries, then add sugar and olive and vegetable oils. Mix until well blended. Add peppermint oil 2 drops at a time until scrub smells minty. Spoon into jar, then stash in the fridge. 
Write the expiration date on a card.

Enjoy!

Shopping Haul| November

Did a little shopping and wanted to share some pieces with you! You'll probably see some of these in future OOTD posts. Also i got a couple home decor items.  

 

 Sequin striped sweater - Forever 21

Cream & Black Knit Striped Cardigan - Forever 21
 

Denim Destroyed Zip Up Bustier - Foreign Exchange (here)

Buckled Faux Leather Bustier - Forever 21 (here)

 Gold & Black Lace Bandeau - Foreign Exchange

 

 Brocade Picture Frames - Ross ($5)

 

Book Stand Decorative Owl - Ross

Quilted Faux Leather Boots - Forever 21 (here)

Faux Leather Biker Boots - Forever 21 (similar here)

My Ombre' Hair

So i finally lost my hair dying virginity and went ombre! And i love it. For those that are afraid of a full commitment, this is a great way to ease into becoming more experimental with your hair. I started by choosing my favorite picture of someone with ombre'hair that i love. (Check the feature i did on my favs here) At the salon i chose 3 colors to gradually fade down into blonde. Since my hair is really dark, almost black i went to a chocolate-y brown, to light brown, to blonde and my stylist added an even blonder blonde color to the very tips. So it is a complete ombre look. I have to say though that if you are planning to do this, make sure you go to a stylist with experience blending colors. If it does not blend well you totally loose the gradual fade.

I was really nervous but so excited about the results!

What do you think???

tip: this style looks its best when curled with a barrel iron!

                    
                                                       

Outfit of the Day|

Wedges: H&M  |  Striped Skirt: Foreign Exchange  |  Tank - H&M  |  Denim Vest: Lux  |  Earings: Gift  |  Swirl ring: Pike Place Market, Seattle

All Hallows Eve| My past Halloween looks

In honor of Halloween, i thought it would be fun to look back at some of my past Halloween costumes/random character inspired outfits!

Mrs. Clause and my bff was a cupcake

 

Sailor girl

Indian Princess... or something... 

Rachel Zoe

 School Girl

Chola

 

 Witch

Pocahontas

 

 Supposedly i was Belle from Beauty & the Beast here but it looks like they just threw on any poofy dress to make me think i was lol

 

Classic Pumpkin/ Jack o' Lantern