Loved It/Hated It...Emmy's 2011 Fashion

Last night I watched the Emmy's and was actually quite entertained.  I think Jane Lynch did a great job hosting.  I was touched by a few of the acceptance speeches, Ty Burrell's and Melissa McCarthy's in particular.  The entertainment for the most part was superb.  I think I could have lived without the Emmytones but was overjoyed with the Lonely Island/Michael Bolton SNL medly.  I also thought the Hallelujah tribute by the Canadian Tenors was lovely.  That song is hauntingly beautiful and always brings tears to my eyes. 

I would love to take the time to give a detailed critique the evening's fashion but since everyone else and their dog has already done that, I'll just show my personal stand outs in the best and worst categories.

HATED IT!

 

Come on Gywneth!  Cover up your midriff!

Amy Poehler in her super tight, super shiny blue dress. 

Juliana Margulies in her ugly white space dress.

Sorry ladies...your dresses are butt ugly. 

LOVED IT

Sophia Vergera is the epitome of sexiness in this red dress that shows of her amazing shape!

Another Modern Family fashionista, Sarah Hyland looks stunning in this flowy one shoulder number!

Jayma Mays is my absolute favorite in this pink, tulle, tiered number.  She just looks so damn sweet!  Love it H to T (that's Head to Toe for you non-America's Next Top Model fans)!



Sassy New Threads

Today I went shopping and spent some of my non-existent cash on some new threads.  I had been eyeing up these cute red jeans from Joe Fresh (only $29) and had been waiting 'til I had a great night at my waitressing job to justify buying them.  Well last Friday was that night.  Saturday morning I get up and head to my local Superstore's Joe Fresh department to get my jeans.  As my luck would have it they had three pairs left....all size ZERO!  Zero, seriously...how is that even a size :(

Today I woke up and decided to treat myself to a gift from the new Sephora store that just opened up.  As I walk into the mall I pass American Eagle when a pair of red jeans practically jump out at me.  So of course I go in and buy them (and a pair of sunglasses for good measure).

Image via ae.com

Then I buy this cute belt from The Gap that I think will go just perfect with my new red jeans.  Do you think I should have gone with a skinnier version?

Image via Gap.ca

I had also been eyeing up this multi-coloured glitter nail polish at Sephora but lo and behold it was sold out.  So I picked up an eyeliner and went on my merry little way...without the $12 nail polish that set me out on this journey...and a lot less money in the bank(although truth be told none of these items were bank breakers under normal circumstances).

I have an idea of how these pieces are going to come together to make a sassy little number.  Maybe if I think of it I will post a pic of myself in my new ensemble:)

Shoes! Shoes! Glorious Vintage Shoes!

Yesterday I had the score of a century.  Five gorgeous pairs of shoes for $20.15.  Yes that's right just a smidge over $20!  I even snagged a pair of vintage, white (with snakeskin) Stuart Weitzman (for Mr. Seymour) heels.  How did I get so lucky?  Value Village was having a 50% off sale and for some reason noone else saw the beauty in these old gems.  Here they are:

#1





#2



#3

#4 & #5

The fun didn't even end there!  I also scored these awesome items for $28 and change!

These adorable Bambi bookends

This amazing rainbow afgan!

This floral embroidery for my kitchen.

This Boho type skirt that I think will look great with my gladiator sandals(not purchased at Value Village).

This super cute polyester number!

Some days you get lucky!  Yesterday was one of those days:)



We Want You!

WE WANT YOU: a military inspired look

We Want You by jpparsons featuring a handles handbag

Burberry cotton knit cardigan, $395
Helmut Lang knit top, $210
TopShop ankle length pants, $76
Balenciaga military shoes, 465 GBP
Balenciaga handles handbag, $1,995
Yves Saint Laurent stamped jewelry, 180 GBP
Marc by Marc Jacobs engraved jewelry, $38
Ray Ban metal aviator sunglass, $159

Another Internet Based Obsession!

Okay.  So just a week or two ago I was gushing over my newest obsession...Pinterest.  Well I have just discovered another time wasting tool on the web.  As if I don't spend enough time on here as it is.  Between Facebook, Pinterest, emails, this blog, reading blogs and once in a while doing actual work I spend far too much time looking at a screen.  Anyhoo that is beside the point because it really isn't going to stop me.  Today I was just surfing around and I discovered Polyvore a neat-o site where you can create inspiration boards for clothing, accessories , make-up etc.  It is super easy to use.  It also links you to sites when you can purchase the items that you are oogling online.  Here are a few boards I whipped up quickly just fooling around.


Theme#1 Garden Party

Dress: 1950's vintage, Love Miss Daisy

Hat: Lanvin straw sunhat, Browns

Shoes: Avagar, Cruz Menta

Heart coin purse, Louis Vuitton



Theme#2 Rainy Day



Jacket: Aquascutum

Hat: Barbour

 Umbrella: Kate Spade

Boots:Burberry

Jeans: American Eagle

Sweater: Old Navy

Theme#3 Yee Haw! 

Shirt: Hollister

Shorts:Siwy

Bikini top: Milly

Boots: Old Gringo

Bag: Lanvin

Necklace: Monserat de Lucca by Mafia

Theme#4 Oh La La!

 Top:Birger et Mikkelsen

Jean: Rag and Bone

Flats: Chloe

Earrings: Louis Vuitton

Beret: Black U.K.

Scraf: Love Quotes

I think if I had it my way I would dress in some sort of theme everyday!!!



Best of the Globes

In my humble un-qualified opinion here are a few of my picks for the best dressed at the Golden Globes last night.  I know there have been 8 million posts about this and this one is coming a little too late...oh well what can ya do?  I had kids to teach today.

My #1 favorite look of the evening was on January Jones.  She looked stunning in this red Versace dress.

Speaking of globes...I think she should also win the best boobs award.  This lady is smokin'!

I was also loving Natalie Portman's dress by Viktor and Rolf.  I loved how it's flowy-ness showed off her baby bump. 

Not to be out down by her Black Swan co-star, Mila Kunis looked fab in this green Vera Wang number.

Anne Hathaway also looks totally gorgeous in this goldy-bronze, sequined dress by Armani Privé.  I didn't think I would ever say this again but I am totally diggin' the shoulder pads. 

This next one might be a little high school prom-ish but I love it none-the-less.  I love the huge-ness and the sparkly-ness of Olivia Wilde's Golden Globe garb(note my cheesy alliteration) by Marchesa.

Now onto the men.  Generally a tux is a tux but I liked these guy's looks.  Primarily because they stepped out of the box a little.  Robert Pattinson looked handsome in navy Gucci.  Although technically not a black tie look, I think Robert Downey Jr. looked dapper in his grey suite and red tie.

I was happy to see a lot of color on the red carpet.  This probably explains why with the exception of Olivia Wilde all of my choices did not include anything black.  She got picked because what she lacked in colour she made up with sparkles. 

*I am actually now 99% sure after taking a second look at Olivia Wilde that her dress is in fact brown.

NYE Fashion Inspiration

Just a touch out of my league budget wise but beautiful none-the-less.  Do ya think H&M will have anything similar?

1. Clutch by Valentino ($4,100)

2. Candela NYC Bianca Tunic ($475)

3.??? Apparently I forgot 3!

4. Silver wrapped gold necklace Nicole Ramano ($325)

5. Silk knit sweater Helmut Lang ($295)

6. Scattered sequined mini skirt Vince ($295)

7.  Exclusive leather studded clutch Rebecca Minkoff ($275)

8.  Jacquard leopard pumps Cascadei ($650)

(4-8 from Intermix Holiday Lookbook)

9. Tory Burch

10.  Tahitian pearl earrlings Zeira ($17,600)

11.  Christia Louboutin Gltter covered leather peep toe pumps ($795)

12. Clara Kasavina...I think?

Mix and Mingle: Kate Spade

I just came across this just now and am totally loving it!  It is all just so me.  I love the bright colours and the fun and whimsical nature of it all.  I am probably waaaaaay lame for just finding this now but I love it and had to post a few pics!

Courtesy of the Kate Spade Holiday 2010 Campaign: Mix and Mingle