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Some oscar huhs?????

2010-03-07T21:47:00.001-08:00

Here are my quick Oscar Worsts. Some are quite obviously horrible (who dresses you?) and others are just, eh....

So, ummm, Charlize, do I even have to say it. What would possess a designer to put lavender swirls for boobs. I Think the idea of Zoe's dress is nice, the colors are pretty and the top is flattering, but....

I think Diane is so beautiful, but her dress looks like she tried to copy some wild west bar maid and a Victorian butt. maybe without the collar and in a one color (tooo much going on), or maybe not at all.

And Mariah, oh Mariah. I think she went to my friend Tamar's white trash Oscar Party after the show. Should I just give her a pass because she's Mariah? No, at least be crazy like lady gaga, you don't really get a pass for looking like a mom chaperoning a prom.

Quick and Dirty Oscar Best

2010-03-07T21:30:00.000-08:00

So, I missed the Oscars tonight due to work, but did get to see a little of the pre-show, and of course rushed home to review the dresses! Here's my quick pick of five great dresses I like best out of the ones I saw....

Kristen Stewart's dress is a classic and fits her great (though, maybe something different with the hair). Love the dress, though actually last on this list, still fabulous.

On Cameron, sparkly, pretty, but the gradation of glitz towards the bottom makes it unusual and not over the top, weeeeeeee, sparkles!

Above I love the red dress on Penelope Cruz--classic, greeeaat color, but with a different neckline. And that swirly wonderfulness of Vera Farmiga's dress. I know the second one is a bit wild, but just the perfect amount of drama for the Oscars.

And Carey Mulligan, haven't even seen the movie, but I love that dress. The shorter front is different than most Oscar dresses, but she's very young, and with the funky short hair, really pulls off the whole look.

I did this quickly, so, who knows, maybe there is one dress out there I'm missing----

My Fav Spring/Summer 2010 collections

2010-02-10T12:13:00.003-08:00

My top Spring/Summer 2010 collections...

Even though it's god damn cold everywhere (yes, even here in "sunny California"), my mind is wandering to all the awesome things I could blow my money on for Spring. These are the collections I found to be my OVERALL favorites and why....The first is Chanel..

CHANEL

Oh, Karl Lagerfeld, sometimes I don't want to like you, (face it, you are a living, breathing SNL character) but wow, do I love your spring Chanel collection! The mix of prarie and sexy and classic Chanel is awesome! The dresses mix flower and flounce, with somehow not looking toooo sacharine sweet. The flower printed cardigan is my absolute favorite...would...kill...for...it.

And the tough studded black faded jeans, classic jacket and iconic chains--sewn into the front as a psuedo-belt instead of around the neck. Jean--ious! Yup, I said it. jean-ious. This collection makes me want to put some little flowers in my hair.

Next up.....Donatella! (Click "older posts" to see my second favorite spring collection.

My Barbie Dream

2010-02-10T12:13:00.001-08:00

Versace!

This collection is every Barbie doll dream I ever had as a child. I honestly think I had that blue and silver dress in my Barbie collection, or that's at least how I remember it! Cotton Candy and bright colors and metallics! Who else could pull this off so sublimely. She also managed to throw in some great prints--see the green top and sheer skirt combo. The detail on the top/jacket is amazing. Though, I'd recommend, in general, not wearing a sheer skirt with underwear (oh, some idiot starlet will try, ugh). But, line the skirt for everyday wear and it's oddly suitable for work to a night out.

This dress' neckline is so sexy, combine with sugar and shine and I am in love.

And who doesn't like sparkle-y things.

Next, my love of the spring Alexander McQueen collection.

3rd Spring Fave---oh Alex

2010-02-10T12:12:00.001-08:00

I actually gasped when I first saw this collection. I know it's a little crazy, but the prints on the fabric are amazing and one of the most creative collections I've seen in a long time. Taking a dye and textile class, and thinking about the work that must have gone into each of these pieces is insane. So beautiful, yet tough and futuristic and, yes, bug-like. The shape of the skirt and collars are cool, and go so well with the dyed fabric. I could just stare at this collection all day. It definitely appeals to my artistic side.

Now, given, I know no one in their right mind is going to walk down the street with each ensemble as is, but take a one of those print tops and add a pair of slacks. Or the bottom half of the dress and add a blouse or tank...ahhhhhhhhhh. Seriously, take your hand put it over the top or bottom of each dress and imagine a calmer bottom. Do it now! I am so in love with this.

Honorable mention Valentino

2010-02-10T12:11:00.001-08:00

I just had to add Valentino, even though the muted colors aren't eye-catching, the textures are amazing, just look at the structured ruffle, beige jacket and skirt. Looks amazing together and would look amazing as separates.

The dresses continue the texture theme of lace and ruffles, but so wonderfully ballerina pretty. All please!

Alright, next blog will be all the hot trends for spring, and more things I want to blow my money on..weeeeeee!