Oscars!!

Well, it was a pretty....pretty....and safe red carpet. Which makes for BORING!
Nothing was horrible, but nothing was jaw dropping, with the possible exception of this stunning beauty:



On the runway, I hated this dress, but Cate Blanchett has made something phenomenal of, and I don't even like Cate Blanchett!


After that, here were the best of the bland:
Camila's full skirt just worked really well, and Mathew looked appropriately proud of her:



Amy Adam's has been climbing back up to beautiful since a recent red carpet slump, and this blue works well for her:



My little love Hailee sketched this dress herself, and Marchesa made her dreams come true. No surprise, it's adorable:



Rounding out my favorites was Mila Kunis' Elie Saab, in a graceful pale violet. It works beautifully with her coloring:




credit to Celine Dion, Jennifer Connelly, and Jennifer Hudson for looking good, but just not quite fabulous enough.

Anyone I'm missing?r

ready!

for warmth.
a stroll in a pretty garden sounds most appealing.

Maybe I Would Have Been Something You'd be Good At

Call it Off, Tegan and Sara

Obsessed with this song right now, it is exactly what I feel like. Sorry I can't embed the video- I promise its worth your time to click on the link!

kind of adorable in an obnoxious way

My sister is in love with this band. I just think they're kinda cutely pathetic.

some humor

Link and Rhett appear to be quite creative individuals. I like 'em!

contrasts

artsy indie moods;



bubblygummy remember-high-school? moods:



I'd post the official Avril video, but I hate it. the first video is really well done though, so enjoy.

Grammy 2011 recap

Fashion

Natasha Bedingfeld isn't stunning here, but this is my favorite I've ever seen her, this dress is really pretty, so kudos:


and keri Hilson's Basil Soda looks properly sassy. Again, not usually my style, but it works well for her:


I think this might be the first time I've featured Nicole Kidman, she looks classy and fresh:



and Rhianna's Jean Paul Gaultier is ridiculous and scandalous, but you can't say she didn't wear it with complete power!




Performances

So I missed the actual show, and only saw clips on Youtube, unfortunately. If saw a spectacular peformance I overlooked, just let me know!

I actually loved Lady Gaga's performance, but I feel a little guilty about posting it here, so we'll go with these:

For the biggest diva contest:


For the best perfomance of the night:


For the best representation of the lights, sets, dance and pizazz(plus the cutest thing ever= Will and Jada's proud faces)

couture week #1

Have to admit so far I've been a little dissappointed with Spring 2011 Couture. But there's more coming that I'm excited about, so I'll withhold final judgements.
First round highlights:
Chanel had a rather bleak show, but the detailing was beautiful:


Armani Prive chose to use some gorgeous jewel colors, but I wasn't too fond of many of their shapes.

I do think this is crazy cool, though:



Of course, Dior caught me as usual with their extravagant swooshy skirts. These weren't the best I've seen from Mr. Galliano, but still had that posh flair I love:






More to come from couture, and also the Grammys!!

90s!

I rarely remember, but some good things did come out of the 90s. The haircuts, not so much. But the music...I'll go ahead and say it redeems the haircuts.
For some reason I'm a big softie for this circus video. Not even sure why.

Every step together!

Don't hate.
I have a feeling I posted this once before, a long time ago, but I'm just loving it so you can enjoy it again!

Superbowl Recap

So, I was hoping to be able to present you with an amazing halftime show for my lovely moment, but that isn't going to happen. Oh well.
Instead, I present you with what everyone watches the Superbowl for: the commercials!

Here are the commercials, in order of rating. My personal favorite is #3, the little Darth Vader.

Hope this at least brings a smile!


Best Superbowl Ads

Our Own Pretty Ways

this is First Aid Kit. Two sisters from Sweden. They're kind of rough and unpracticed. But I happen to love it.
And if you happen to love it, too, you can download their whole live EP for free here:

http://wichita-recordings.us1.list-manage2.com/subscribe/confirm?u=34eaaa9f6ebefcafcf8f3f26d&id=149344d46c&e=b598ad3c1c

Welcome Warmth!

So, the groundhog said spring is coming soon. He better be right.
Annnddd.
The best movie:

Groundhog Day - Ned Ryerson - watch more funny videos

Anndd...me wanting spring:







flowers and warm weather, come now!

ps, that last photo is detail from a much larger painting by Alma Tadema called Spring Rush In. Its pretty magnificent, I suggest you take a further look!

pps: the girl is Gwenyth Paltrow from a Vogue shoot a few years back. Its the only photoshoot I've ever liked her in.

Your Daily Bit of Do Good

I found this website through my sister. You answer quiz questions in your chosen category to win grains of rice, which the site then donates to feed the hungry.

Its addicting, educational, and you feel like your changing the world a bit. I've been playing on the vocabulary level, but I can't wait to try the art level, which shows you pictures and asks you to guess the painter.

On my first try I got to level 35 on the vocabulary before I guessed wrong. Not bad, but I think you can top it.

Have fun!

Free Rice