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Fashion Friday: If I Were An Oscars Stylist

Friday, January 24th, 2014

I always do a Red Carpet post-mortem but this year I decided I wanted to do a post about what I would select for stars if I were in charge of dressing them! After looking at tons of the Style.com runway shows here are some of my choices:

Sandra Bullock:

I love Sandra is formfitting slightly sporty looks to show off her insane figure. I think color really looks lovely on her too- this coral number by J. Mendel or this simple Badgley Mischka would be so lovely.

Jennifer Lawrence:

We all know she HAS to wear Dior, and from their dresses (which I don’t love, honestly) I would adore her in this belted red number. However, she’s worn a lot of red on the red carpet so I doubt this will what she shows up in. I also feel like she would be SO happy to wear a dress with straps. At the Golden Globes and the SAG awards she was compaining on camera about the strapless situation she was rocking. I also love her in dresses with a sleeker silhouette, not the ball gowns they love to put her in. She’s a young, fun, funny gal who should be comfortable! This fitted Badgley Mischka would be ladylike but bad ass too with her short hair!

Cate Blanchett:

This woman would seriously look amazing in a garbage bag. I’m serious. But if I were to pick something for her I love this gold and cream Valentino or this L’Wren Scott with a statement neckline to frame her regal features!

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Runway to Room: Valentino

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

I love translating fashion from the runway into interior decor- it really stretches my design muscles and allows me to think outside the box. When I saw this Valentino look I was SO drawn to the unexpected color combo! This look isn’t exactly one I’d rock to go to a meeting, but I adore the unique mix of light blue, merlot and leopard with gold and black accents. I wanted to try to replicate this interesting combination in a living room….

THE OUTFIT:

THE ROOM:

I typically don’t use the color cranberry/merlot in homes, it always feels so dated to me, but in this application of a velvet sofa against a grey blue wall anchored by a leopard wool carpet I think it works! It’s a rich, luxe space that has a few statements and combines modern and traditional items. I never would have thought to try to put these colors together in a space, proving that looking to the runway can help your creativity when decorating!

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Fashion Friday: Olivia Pope. It’s Handled.

Friday, January 17th, 2014

If you’ve been perusing my Facebook or Twitter you know that I am currently obsessed with Scandal. I’m midway through season 3 and VERY stressed that Jake Ballard is about to bite it (how cute is Scott Foley? I’ve loved him since Felicity.) Anywhoo, I both love and am epically annoyed by Olivia Pope. She’s bad ass, but also has a meme-worthy cryface/ stressface that drives me nuts. But she also has some killer fashion. So let’s take a peek at some of my faves and then I’ll show my OP picks….

Girl has some seriously awesome coats and blazers…

And she loves a good bateau neck top (also she makes me want to replace everything in my wardrobe with white stuff). Hi Fitz.

More killer jackets. That pink one at right made me weep with jealousy.

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Golden Globes 2014 Red Carpet Recap

Monday, January 13th, 2014

I friggin’ love the Golden Globes. Despite the horrid red carpet coverage (more fashion, less inane questions from Seacrest and Rancic pretty please) it was a fun show to watch. If I could go to one awards show in my lifetime it would be this one (can we make that happen universe? Mmmm, thanks.) The fashion was a fab balance of AWESOME and HORRID, which is my favesies. Let’s start with the straight up awesome.

Who didn’t gasp when they saw Lupita Nyong’o in Ralph Lauren. I mean, she SLAYED it so hard in that dress with the simple jewels. I bet half the celebrities asked if they could just come int he back door after she walked the carpet. Amazing. And Cate Blanchett is such perfection. This dress is just amazing on her. Here’s the thing, men don’t “get” Cate Blanchett, Andrew doesn’t think she’s pretty, which makes me think I’ve married a severely mentally questionable person.

Leslie Mann either has amazing style or a seriously awesome stylist. I LOVED her dress, hair and makeup. Gorgeous. And Juliana Margulis was stunning- beyond chic- I loved the silhouette, pattern and her accessories and jewels. Killer.

Amy Poehler’s dress is just awesome- sexy without being over the top and super modern. Loved this look. And at first I wasn’t sure about Amy Adams’ dress but then she turned around and I loved it. I wasn’t 100% on the hair, but she really did look pretty and it’s so nice to see her in color.

These two. I mean, can we just discuss how awesome they are? Smart, funny as hell, successful AND beautiful??? I think they are two of the best role models in Hollywood for women.

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Fashion Friday: Work It Out

Friday, January 10th, 2014

I know it’s so cliche to be all “let’s get in shape!” as a New Years resolution, but there is a reason it’s such a popular thing to do. After the gluttonous holidays and, if you’re like me, the craziness of the end of the year in which working out falls by the wayside, it’s a line in the sand. A fresh start. I for one have promised myself to get back to yoga and try barre classes. So far this month I’ve done a bit of that, but moreso I’ve made myself go to the gym at least three days a week. Even when I don’t want to (i.e. last night) I tell myself I’ll feel so much better if I do. And I do! And for extra motivation I’m picking up some new workout stuff. After the whole Lululemon scandal I’ve been looking for alternative vendors for cute, well fitting workout gear and have found a super awesome selection at Nordstrom. So here are my top picks to put a little spring in your step as you kick off your new workout regime (or maintain it, if you’re awesome like that.)