Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is def the shortest of all the fashion weeks. And despite the clear size difference there was still so much amazing styles that came down the runway. Let's not waste anymore time!

Alberta Ferretti
There were tons of black and white down this runway. And I loved every look on it. the bows, lace and velvet were stunning. Take a look:

Emilio Pucci
The short dresses with the funky patterns and cut outs were so interesting I couldn't get enough. And I thought we had moved past the thigh high boot, but I'm glad to see it one more time.

Missoni
I loved the flowing fabrics, the small details were beautiful. I loved the ombre and the cut outs. And the tights were totally adorbs!

What did you think about Milan Fashion Week?

*All photos are from WWD.com
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Oscar Special!

I know, I know. It's only Monday, what am I doing posting today? Well award season has offically wrapped up as of last night with the Oscars. And to be honest I couldn't wait to share what I thought of the Red Carpet hits and misses.

So let's begin with the worst looks.

Naomie Harris on the Red Carpet (Photo Credit: Huffingtonpost.com)

 Naomie Harris is the newest Bond girl. But what. The. Hell. Is. This? She's wearing a Michael Badger dress. Let me start by saying the pattern on the bodices really looks like giraffe print. Maybe Vicki's love for them have made me notice it a lot more, but I don't really think it's the best choice on an Oscar dress. Now onto the slit: I understand that Angelina Jolie started a ridiculous trend with the high slit, but this was a whole new level that shouldn't have happened. Did she want the whole world to see her lady parts? Apparently.

Anne Hathaway on the Red Carpet (Photo Credit: WWD.com)

Oh Anne. I go back and forth on how I feel about the movies you've been in, but I will not be swayed when it comes to this Prada dress. When you saw your nipples pointing through your dress, did you think "Yes, this looks fantastic!"  That is obviously the biggest point I have about the dress (sorry I couldn't resist), but I also just wasn't crazy about the color. I thought it washed her out and was sort of a blah shape. The back just seemed like it was too tight and disheveled.

Now for the best:

Charlize Theron on the Red Carpet (Photo Credit: WWD.com)

I absolutely loved this Christian Dior Haute Couture dress. I thought the silhouette was stunning. And naturally I'm a sucker for the peplum so I couldn't look away. I thought the white was a perfect choice because if it were in any other color, it would have lost a little something. And when did she cut her hair like this? I think I missed something. Regardless, I loved her new do! From the front it sort of looks like it's just parted on the side and tied back in a low pony. Alas, it's just short and beautiful.

Jennifer Lawrence on the Red Carpet (Photo Credit: WWD.com)

The fact that we're not best friends upsets me. Regardless, I thought she looked fabulous in the Christian Dior Haute Couture. Normally I wouldn't love this color up against her light skin, but I can't deny she looks fabulous. And how embarrassing was it when she fell up the stairs for her big moment? But she didn't miss a beat when she made fun of her self. Seriously, why aren't we best friends??

What were your hits and misses from last nights Red Carpet?

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Prabal Gurung for Target

So recently I stopped by my local Target to find the Prabal Gurung line had apparently already hit stores! Where have I been?! Clearly not Target.

Anyways. Obviously since I missed the initial launch of the Prabal Gurung for Target, there weren't too many things left in store. So as soon as I got home I went online to Target.com to check out what was left. OMG! I think I put most of the items on sale in the cart! I couldn't get over how trendy and edgy yet AFFORDABLE everything is! Here are the top items I'm thinking about getting:

Flat Sandal for $29.99

Sleeveless blouse in First Date Print for $26.99

Ankle Strap Pump for $39.99

Short Sleeved Dress in First Date Print for $39.99

At the Target nearest to me, they still had this black dress, so I tried it on to see what I thought:

I think I need this in my life. What do you think?

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Quote of the Week: "Style is very personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style is forever."
Last Weeks Answer: Elsa Schiaparelli

London Fashion Week Review

With hardly anytime to sleep, London Fashion Week began on Friday and ended today. While it was a shorter week than New York's Fashion Week, there were still plenty of fantastic designs. Here are my top three looks:

Burberry
While I respect Burberry, besides their infamous trench coat, I've never really been blown away. Consider me a converted fan because I absolutely loved their Autumn/Winter 2013! Mixing patterns, textures and silhouettes made every look so interesting I couldn't get it enough! Here are my top three looks:

Temperley London
I had never heard of this brand before this week, and I'm glad I tuned in. the looks were very classic and elegant with a modern twist. I love the cropped gloves so much, now I want a pair! Here are my top three:

Marios Schwab
Again the simple silhouette has won my heart (I'm so simple minded aren't I?). It's all the little things in the line that won my heart. The snake skin bib, the cape, the pretend slit. Stunning. Here are my top favs:

What have you loved from Fashion Weeks around the world so far??

New York Fashion Week

For those of you unaware, I love Fashion Week. Nothing gets me more excited for upcoming trends than seeing it come down the runway in an up beat-8 minute show. Unfortunately I have to work a big girl job which doesn't allow me to be there (yet!), so thankfully wonderful websites such as WWD, Style.com, Elle, etc. show me pics and videos so it's almost like I'm there (I did say almost right?).

This past week the Fashion Weeks of the world kicked off as usual in NYC. And don't worry, Blizzard Nemo did not affect fashionistas wardrobe choices as they trekked through the snow to the shows. And after eagerly waiting for them to be posted online, I've chosen my fav lines to share with you. So let's begin:

Jenny Packham
I actually haven't heard of Jenny Packhma before looking at this weeks shows. All of her looks are so classically beautiful. There's nothing that really breaks any barriers, but what was created was so simply stunning, I couldn't look away. Here are my top three looks:

Monique Lhuillier
The feathers, the baroque patterns and the elegant neck pieces. I think I'm in love:

Zac Posen
Zac used a lot of deep colors, heavy fabrics and dramatic yet feminine silhouettes. Again, following what I really lean towards, I loved the simple feminine looks. Here are my favs:

*All Photos are from WWD.com
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Quote of the Week: "In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous."
Last Weeks Answer: Alexander McQueen

Red Carpet at the Grammys

For those of you with power this past weekend, Sunday was the Grammys. Let's face it, celebrities can't move without us anticipating what they're wearing. And I'm going to be honest with you, I wasn't overly blown away with what anyone wore. But don't worry! I found a fav and I was able to choose ONE least fav.

So let's start with the least fav:

Adele at the Grammys (Photo Credit: Huffingtonpost.com)

 Oh Adele. This dress, while the length is a good fit, it looks like some old lady's table cloth wrapped around her! The area on her waist where the dress comes in doesn't accent her natural waistline, it makes her look wider! How tragic.

 And my fav:

This dress on Estelle is so cute! Normally this color combination is a little meh for me, but I really like it on this. The cropped top and the flowing long skirt balances the look and makes a really trendy and cute look!

Estelle at the Grammys (Photo Credit: Huffingtonpost.com)

What did you think of the Red Carpet at the Grammys?

Book in Review: "Alexander McQueen: Genius of a Generation"

I hope everyone is being safe if this blizzard of 2013! 

Alexander McQueen was a creative genius. The title would not lie to you, dear reader! And this book shows you why. A brief introduction lightly talks about some of the major accomplishments McQueen made in his short career. Then the rest of the book is a collection of some of his greatest runway looks. It’s worth it to pick up this book for the “Gallery” portion of the book alone. Maybe I’m a little biased because of how much I love McQueen as a designer, but I think everyone should take a look at his beautiful work. Here are a couple pages from the book:

*All pictures are from Google Images

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Quote of the Week: "Give me time and I'll give you a revolution." 

Last Weeks Answer: Alice in Wonderland

Superbowl Sunday: Best and Worst

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

This past Sunday most of the male folk in my life (and possibly the country) were very excited about the Superbowl. I'm going to be honest, unless Tom and the boys are playing, I am normally only excited for A. Food; B. The Halftime Show; and C. The Commercials.

Let's start with The Commercials:
Honestly I wasn't overly blown away by the majority of commercials this year. Bummer! But don't worry I did some favs. Here are my top three:

1. Best Buy: "Ask Amy"
           I love Amy Poehler, and this commercial was wicked funny. I wonder how many Best Buy  
           employees deal with customers like her? 
2. Doritos: "Goat 4 Sale"
            Thinking they'll be friends for ever, man and goat spend lots of time eating Doritos together...until it
            goes wrong.
3. Budweiser: "Horse Story"
             I didn't know Budweiser was going to make me cry during a commercial during the Superbowl.
             Way to go.

Anddd here are my least favs:

1. Blackberry: Z10
             Blackberry is finally trying to make it's comeback with a touch screen. But the commercial only told
             us what it can't do. But wait...what does it do?
2. Axe: "Nothing Beats an Astronaut"
             The commercial would have been a typical Axe commercial if they didn't try to be funny by adding
             an astronaut. That was just stupid. 
3. Toyota: "Wish Granted"
             Honestly I don't really care about this family's random wish list. And the fact that the father was
             completely ignored or "misheard" the whole time wasn't really funny. But what did any of it have to
            do with the car?

Now I have to say something about the Half Time Show: THANK YOU for someone current and entertaining! I'm not the biggest Beyonce fan, but I loved her show! I hope this means that more pop artists will be able to make appearances at the half time show in the future!

She killed it. (Photo Credit: Google Images)

Oldies but Goodies

Can we talk about how we're already into the second month of 2013? I'm still trying to remember to write "13" instead of "12"! What a strange feeling it is! Anywhosers I figured since I watch and tell you guys about enough romantic oldies, I wouldn't force feed you anymore lovey-dovey stuff than you can handle this month. I mean seeing Christmas stuff at the end of September is one thing, but Valentine's Day is such a sensitive holiday. People either love it or hate it. So without further adieu, here are some not-so-romantic movies for the month! Enjoy!

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen

A crew from Earth has been sent to investigate another planet called Altiar. Living on this planet is a man named Dr. Morbius and his daughter Altaira, who are the only two people who survived attacks from a mystery monster that roams the planet. While the crew from Earth is on the planet they discover what killed all the other scientist and a secret that Dr. Morbius is keeping to himself. Will this crew from Earth make it home safe? What is the secret Dr. Morbius is keeping?

*Winner This Month!*

Robbie the Robot, Dr. Morbius and some of the space crew. (Photo Credit: Google Images)

Belle de Jour (1967)

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, and Michel Piccoli

Severine is a beautiful woman married to a doctor named Pierre. While she loves him deeply, she cannot bring herself to love him physically. One day she learns about a high end brothel and decides to go visit it. After thinking about the brothel, she decides to work there during the days, while her husband is at work. As she becomes more comfortable working the brothel, one of her clients ends up falling in love with her. Will her husband find out about her new job? What is her client willing to do for love?

Side Note: The entire movie is in French (with subtitles of course!)

The girls at Severine's new job (Photo Credit: Google Images)

Bullitt (1968)

Starring: Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bisset, and Robert Vaughn

Police Lieutenant Frank Bullitt’s newest assignment is to guard Johnny Ross, who is on trial for organized crime. Bullitt takes his team and divides up who will guard Ross when. But when Ross let’s a couple of mystery men into the hotel room him and his current guard are in, they are severely injured. Bullitt realizes Ross and Walter Chalmers, a politician, aren’t telling the full story. Who is Ross really? Will Bullitt be able to figure out the whole story?

*Runner Up!*

The famous car (Photo Credit: Google Images)

High Noon (1952)

Starring: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell

Sheriff Will Kane has just gotten married and heading to leave on his honeymoon when he is told that Frank Miller, a man he sent to prison years ago will be returning to town today. Knowing he needs to face Miller he decides not to go on the honeymoon. He also realizes he needs the support of the town in order to beat Miller again. Will he get the support? What will happen when Miller shows up? Will Kane go on his honeymoon?

The shoot off! Who will win? (Photo Credit: Google Images)

What have you watched this month?

Quote of the Week: Character one: "Oh, no, no. I was just wondering if you could help me find my way."

Character Two: "Well that depends on where you want to get to."
Character One: "Oh, it really doesn't matter, as long as..."
Character Two: "Then it really doesn't matter which way you go." 

Last Weeks Answer: Ernest Hemmingway