Golden Globes Fashion... the fabulous and the faux pas...

Sunday evenings tend to be fairly low key and so last night I was enjoying the tail end of what was a wonderful weekend and decided to catch part of the Golden Globes.  Most of the time I watch award shows mainly for the fashion and soooo here are my three favorite looks of the night as well as my least favorites. 


FAVORITES! Top Three...

{ I absolutely LOVE this dress...the metallic color is amazing on her and I really like how she kept the rest of the look simple with a pulled back up-do and a green cocktail ring. }

{ Charlize Theron always look stunning but I really like the dress she chose for last night. I am usually a girl that loves color and shine but this blush pale pink colored gown is perfect for her.  The shape of the dress is unique and the shimmer on the headband and the belt adds the perfect amount of glamour. }

{ I would love to wear this dress.  The bodice of the dress is absolutely fabulous and the pleated black long sequin skirt is to die for! Plus I am completely envious of her ombre wavy hair and long golden earrings! }

LEAST FAVORITES: 

{ I have never been a big fan of neon colors especially neon colors and black.  The neckline of the dress and the skirt make this dress look very dated...and not in a good way. The only positive thing about this look in my opinion is her hair color with her blue eyes (and the tiny tuxes that she had painted on her nails). }

{ There is not much to say about this look other than I just really do not like it.  I think that I would have been OK with the dress without the red strip up on the neckline.  }

{ A straight across neckline with hot pink reminds me of a 90's prom dress....enough said... }

{ Images found here }

Friday Friday Friday! Happy Weekend!

This past week has been a wonderful (and crazy) week full of dinners with friends, running with my sister, tough yoga classes, and movie nights with my boyfriend.  I am looking forward to this weekend in Santa Barbara... I have a girls night planned, a potential bike ride by the ocean with Dan, and I need to start packing for my upcoming Milwaukee trip! Hope that you all have a lovely Friday afternoon and that you have fabulous plans for this beautiful weekend!

{ Image 1 found here, 

Image 2 found here }

Turban Time

I finally started wearing turbans like I had promised you all (as seen here)! I now have two of them and I love them both! The one I am wearing below is from Free People and the other one is from Anthropologie. I have been wearing them with my hair up in a high bun, pony tail, or my hair down. I have also decided that they dress up jeans and a t-shirt and spice up a sequin top and fur coat. Here I pair it with gold tassel earrings, a maroon pashmina, and my favorite cashmere comfy sweater. Turbans are an amazing accessory with the power to make me feel glamorous, stylish, and ultra chic! 

Turban: Free People

Earrings: Creative Brazil

Scarf (Pashmina): from Kitsch Couture in Los Gatos

Sweater: Aqua Cashmere from Bloomingdales

Fabulous Look of the Day!

I am a semi-crazy instyle.com addict.  One of my favorites parts of my morning routing, aside from drinking a cup of tea, running, and watching "Live with Kelly", is checking the InStyle "Look of the Day" segment.  I am not always impressed, but there are days when I come across an outfit and wish that I had every piece in my closet! Generally I am drooling over beautiful gowns with sequins and shine, but the other day I came across this picture of Rosie Huntington Whiteley in a casual ensemble and could not take my eyes off of it.  I have a leopard scarf like this one (that I LOVE!), but I am absolutely swooning over her leather jacket, black and white top, and Celine bag.  This is the perfect outfit for shopping or grabbing a mid-day coffee. 

{ Image found here }

2012 Resolutions!

I don't always make New Year's resolutions..but this year is the perfect time for new goals and self improvements. 2012 is a transition year for me.  I am out of college in the "real world", but I will be heading back to school in the fall (hopefully!). Sooo that being said here is what I have come up with so far. 

1) Always be in half marathon shape (I stole this one from my mom).

2) Cook (or bake) a new Recipe once a week.

3) Give more (time and money)

4) Do yoga more...also be able to reach my toes...

5) Take more time out of my schedule for crafts... and less time for TV.

6) Shop Less, but dress up more.

7) Call out of town friends more often. 

{ Image from here }

Cocktail Rings and Shiny Green Nails

I LOVE cocktail rings there is something so glamorous about them! They are an accessory that have stood the test of time and always look absolutely fabulous! There are many occasions that they are appropriate for... they look great with formal gowns, cocktail dresses, to work, and even with jeans and a plain t-shirt.  I have found my favorites at antique stores, free people, banana republic, and artisan fairs! My sister gave me this nail color for Christmas and I love it! It is called "Leaf him at the altar" by OPI. 

{ Side Note: Only wear one of the larger rings at a time or you might look silly! }

Hello 2012!

I hope that you all had an absolutely fabulous New Years weekend! I apologize for the lack of posts for this last week, I was busy being home with family.  The vacation week was perfectly relaxing! I worked out with my family, watched countless movies, played board games, ate amazing food, and laughed a lot! I am looking forward to this year and all that it will bring! Here is a video clip from New Years eve in New York! Westmont College students giving a shout out!!!