New Polishes!

I stopped by Rite Aid today to pick up a prescription and hair spray. They were out of hair spray, so I got nail polish instead!

The first is Buy Me a Cameo by Essie. It's a "frosted satin mocha" that is very beautiful and sophisticated. It has little tiny multicolored shimmers throughout. I really cannot stop looking at it. It has a hint of champagne and nude, which keeps it away from old lady territory (not that I would have a problem with that). I think what I love the most is that it really does look like satin.

I was going to be good and stop there, but then I noticed that Revlon polishes were 75% off! Naturally, I couldn't resist when I saw Scandalous. It's a black jelly with purple hex glitter pieces and tiny glitters. Unfortunately, it's another Deborah Lippmann dupe (Facets of Fuchsia), so I have buyer's guilt again. However, this polish is so gorgeous it's having trouble sticking to my conscious.

I'll try to wear these as soon as possible!

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Yes, Miss Alice

I absolutely love these two photos. Alice in Wonderland was always a favorite of mine. I just wish the flowers had been nicer.

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Quirky Little Star

Sweet Summertime

Mash Up

I absolutely love this. 

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Classy

I've Been on a Cupcake Kick

My favorites are the "Eat Me," the key, and the flowers. Which ones do you like?

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Jennifer Lawrence is All Over Glamour

Jennifer Lawrence is one lucky lady. Not only did she land the role of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games movie franchise, but she is the April cover girl for both the American and British versions of Glamour magazine.

Check out some of the photos from the UK spread!

Which is your favorite?

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Natalia Kills Inspired

My Favorites at the Oscar's After Parties

The fashion didn't stop at the Academy Awards Sunday night. It continued to the after parties where we got to see some different celebs give it their all.

First up is Elton John's AIDS Foundation Oscar Party. Nina Dobrev rocked a black J. Mendel gown, while Miley Cyrus went Old Hollywood in Rodarte. Liam Hemsworth looks very nice, as well.

The dramatic fashion continued at the Vanity Fair party. Lily Collins donned a nude Monique Lhuillier gown with blue embroidered flowers. Claire Danes also went for whimsical in a pink Valentino dress with a sheer polka dot overlay. Selena Gomez kept it sexy in a sleek, silver Dolce & Gabanna dress.

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Worst Dressed at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

There was a lot of fabulous fashion at the Oscars last night, but as always, there were a few bad apples. Here are my worst dressed from the show:

Shailene Woodley is 20 years old. Let that sink in for a moment. We've seen her rock dresses before, but this white Valentino Couture is way too old for her. Girl, you're young, why are you covering yourself up?

Here is another starlet who shouldn't have covered up. This all black sequin Diane Von Furstenburg number that Anna Faris chose was far too severe and just unflattering.

I will admit that Busy Phillips' Dolce & Gabanna dress isn't that bad. What's horrible is that she paired it with bright (ugly) pink shoes and blue and green earrings. Who styled this??

I saw way too much of Sherri Shepherd last night. The blue was okay, there was too much embellishment on top, AND I can see her bra. Enough said.

Melissa Leo did not look good at last year's Oscars, so I was hoping that she would step up her game to redeem herself this year. Instead she wore this Reem Acra dress. It looks like she wore a sequined buttoned up shirt and wore a sarong over it. Terrible.

Who was your worst dressed?

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Honorable Mentions at the Oscars

Normally I only do a best and worst dressed for award shows because that's all that's worth mentioning. However, there were a lot of ladies who looked really good at last night's Oscars. So why not show them a little love?

Yay for Tina Fey for bringing it last night! She looked fabulous last night from head to toe. She told Tim Gunn she was loving the peplum on her Carolina Herrera dress and I have to agree. And who else loves the big hair?

I've really been loving Maria Menounos lately. The Maria Lucia dress was ethereal and the sage color is lovely, which gave her a fresh look. I really want to wear this.

Can we give Natalie Portman a round of applause for wearing vintage polka dots to the Academy Awards? The red gown was 1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture and I thought it was fabulous.

Kristen Wiig made me so happy last night with how good she looked. She's been suffering a little on the red carpets lately, but last night she finally won. I love the structure of this J. Mendel dress, the color, and her hair looked amazing.

I loved that the petition to get the Muppets at the Oscars worked! Sure, only two were allowed, but they won for Best Original Song and Miss Piggy looked fabulous in her custom Zac Posen gown. Seriously, like better than other people there.

Who else did you like at the Oscars?

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Best Dressed at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

Last night was award season's highlight for film and fashion, but let's get right to the point. Here are my best dressed from the 2012 Oscars:

Milla Jovovich went for sophistication and glamour at the Oscars and it paid off. Her white, beaded Elie Saab dress made me sit up and take notice with the way it shimmered. Oh, and that structured shoulder is wonderful.

I am in love with Ellie Kemper's (Bridesmaids) fiery ensemble. The rust/copper Armani Prive dress complimented her red hair and it fit her like a glove. I love how it sparkles, and her earrings are a perfect match. I just love it!

Last night was the best I have ever seen Giuliana Rancic look. Her white Tony Ward Couture dress was so lovely and lavish. A lot of fashion critics have been saying that her hair and makeup were too severe, but I don't think so at all. She was the definition of glamour.

Like most people, I was getting worried that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hadn't shown up to the red carpet by eight o'clock, but at last they came and wow! Angelina absolutely killed me in this black Atelier Versace gown. She looks absolutely stunning in velvet (Who looks good in velvet?!?!) and her leg stole the show.

Finally! Jessica Chastain has been hit and miss all award season, but last night she finally brought it in an exquisite black and gold embroidered Alexander McQueen gown. She looked amazing and is my absolute Best Dressed for the night.

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New Brave Trailer!

I am so excited for this movie! If you didn't know that Merida was fierce before, you do now. I love her wild red hair (reminds me of my own), and she's going to be eleventh official Disney princess. The first one ever created by Pixar!  

Brave, which is Pixar's first film with a female lead, comes out June 22, 2012.

Taking It Easy

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Blue & Yellow

Selena Gomez Gets a Tattoo

A few days ago Selena Gomez got her first tattoo. According to Jordan Sandoval who did the tat at Under the Gun in Hollywood she "took it like a champ." 

She told Marc Malkin of E! News "It's a music note. Everybody thought it was a heart, but it's a little music note."


So why a music note? Selena explained, "I was named after a singer and music obviously is a big influence for me. And there's music stuff with my mom that means a lot to me, too."

Aww! Yay for sentimental tattoos! What do you think of Selena's new ink? 


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Stuck in My Head: Jessie J

I am in love with this song lately. It's so upbeat and peppy I just want to dance! I love "Price Tag," but this is so great.

Ladies Night

Yes, The Past Can Hurt

This was my yearbook quote senior year of high school. Rafiki is awesome.

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Shameless Self-Promotion

A few weeks ago I started an internship with CHAOS magazine. I write a few fashion posts for them every week, and normally I don't promote them, but I was really proud of my Friday piece.

It's called "Easy Ways to Glam Up Your Outfit." You can read it here. I lay down five steps for elevating your look by doing one or two simple things. Check it out!

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A Little '70s

This Is a Cat Couch

There are no words.

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This Is Me Right Now

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Is It Spring Yet?

Your Makeup Probably Has Metal in It

I read this article on Shine about heavy metals being found in cosmetics. After the study that found there are over 400 kinds of lipstick with lead in them (wow!), Shine looked to see if metals were found in other products. They were.

The ones with the most were:

Clinique Stay True Makeup foundation (Stay Ivory) — arsenic, cadmium, beryllium, lead, nickel, thallium

Sephora Sculpting Powder Trio eye shadow (Brown and Pink) — beryllium, lead, nickel, thallium

MAC Sheerton Shimmer Blush (Springsheen) — beryllium, lead, nickel, thallium

L'Oreal Bare Naturale mascara (Black/Brown) — arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead, nickel, thallium

Cover Girl Perfect Point Plus eyeliner (Black Onyx) — beryllium, cadmium, lead, nickel

Almay Intense i-color Trio eye color (Trio for Blues, Brown and Dark Grey) — beryllium, cadmium, lead, nickel, selenium

Benefit Benetint Pocket Pal (Red Tint and Clear Gloss) — arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium

Do you use any of these products? Are you scared of finding metal in your makeup?


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