I haven’t made a set on Polyvore in a while, but I’ve been thinking about lemon lime combinations and colors for a few days… and so here’s this:

I just have to do my annual Golden Globes post!

This year was difficult for movies – Tim and I rarely get a chance to see them, and the past month has been…interesting; so I haven’t seen all that I’ve wanted to (“The Artist”, “The Descendants”, and “Hugo”, namely).  But, I have discovered the wonderful ‘Downton Abbey’, so I was EXTREMELY thrilled when they won for Best Television Mini-Series!! Other than that, I was glad that Martin Scorsese won for Best Director – Drama, because I really like him (especially his eyebrows and teeth; something about him is just effervescent! he’s so intelligent, talented, and interesting).

It was lovely to see Morgan Freeman acknowledged for the Cecile B DeMille Lifetime Achievement award; I’ve loved him since I was a kid (mom took me to see “Driving Miss Daisy”, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” and “Unforgiven” in theatres), and his performance in “The Shawshank Redemption” is AMAZING.

Ricky Gervais was less sneery than last year, which was kind of weird – I expected no holds barred. But, he’s still hilarious and I like watching him and waiting to see what he’ll do next.

NOTE: Meryl Streep smooched my man on television! I’ll have to scratch her.

Colin Firth with his lovely wife (darn it)

Anyway, on to the fashion!

Red carpet looks to die for…

Reese Witherspoon
Va-va-voom! I liked that she went a little sexier than normal! Must be the newlywed phase

 Salma Hayek

Madonna
I loved the bodice of  her dress, but the bottom was a little perplexing (and what was with the glove?)

Emma Stone
The dramatic coloring was different! I like this dress on her

Octavia Spencer
Once again, I love lavender for awards shows – and I love the neckline and sleeving – I want a dress like this.

Rooney Mara
She does look lovely in black, with her pale skin tone

Looks that confused me…

Zooey Deschanel
I adore her, and while I like the cut of the dress, the color combination didn’t feel right. And the weird sideburns! Ugh!

 

Sarah Michelle Gellar
I was glad to see this girl back in the spotlight, but couldn’t wrap my head around this one.

Lea Michele
Just awful.

Jessica Biel
Please fire your stylist, Jessica. You have a fantastic body, what is with the grandma gown?

What were your favorites? Any dress you deemed a ‘disaster’?

Hellooo…

Last week I tried to get pictures of each day’s ensemble, and I sort of managed it (except for the last day, where I got pictures of pieces but not the whole outfit – whoops).  Either way, here’s the week:

MONDAY

Wool beret: Target, purchased 2009
Sweater: Target (Merona, get it HERE)
Floral skirt: vintage
Boots: Matisse, purchased 2007 (previously worn HERE)

TUESDAY

Sweater: Target (get it HERE) Seriously, I love these Mossimo sweaters; I buy them every year. They are SO soft!
Plaid blouse: Forever21, purchased Spring 2011
Skirt: Banana Republic, purchased 2008
Shoes: Target
Headband: Cost Plus World Market (get it HERE)

WEDNESDAY

Sweater: Target (Merona)
Camisole (not shown): Target (Merona)
Pencil skirt: Forever21, purchased 2009
Boots: Steve Madden, purchased 2007

THURSDAY

Dress: Target (previously worn HERE)
Sweater: Target, purchased 2007
Belt: Kohl’s, purchased 2009
Tights: Target
wedge boots: Payless (find them HERE in black)
Headband: Target

FRIDAY

Striped sweater: Target
Silk tie-belt: Forever21 (part of the blouse seen HERE)
Camisole (not shown): Target
Grey cropped slacks (not shown): GAP
Shoes: Nine West (previously worn HERE)
Glasses: Warby Parker
Necklace: bridesmaid’s gift from Adrienne

Phew…it’s hard work coming up with outfits!

I wish I could pull off the red overalls again.

circa 1986

First time wearing a romper: win!! I loved how comfortable, yet sexy and chic I felt in it! Tim agrees: more rompers, please.

iPhone pictures taken in the downtown Napa plaza, whilst waiting for a table at Gillwood’s. Mmm, waffles…

Romper: Target
Rose-clasp belt: Forever21 (purchased 2008)
Black wedges: Forever21
Sunglasses: Target (purchased 2010)
Teal bracelets: Macy’s (purchased 2009)
Handbag: vintage French language book, made into a handbag by Swing Set Designs. (2010 gift from my mother-in-law)

 

I dream of a Parisian getaway, and in my fantasies I’m extremely well dressed while touring the beautiful city of lights. I created a Polyvore set to match. A fashion ‘soundtrack’, if you will!

iPhone pictures of recent outfits I’ve worn to work:

Tuesday:

Black sweater: Target, purchased 2007
Grey striped blouse: Target, purchased 2008
Head wrap: Forever21, purchased 2010

Yes…I am totally in the employee bathroom taking a photo. CREEPY….

Last Friday:

Blouse printed with birds: H&M, gift from Micaela!
Cami (layered underneath): Target
Skirt: Forever21
Gladiator sandals: BCBGeneration, purchased 2009

PSSSSSTTTTTT…. Giveaway announced tomorrow!!

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

The fashion…

My favorite dresses of the evening:

Mandy Moore
I love her dress! She looks so lovely.

Anne Hathaway – these were her two best dresses of the evening. Tim was drooling over her in the red number.

Sandra Bullock – stunning!

I think purple was having a great night tonight….

Mila Kunis

Cate Blanchett

Natalie Portman

Scarlett Johansson – though she probably should just walk around naked. I don’t like her acting, but her body is awesome.

The show…

Just some notes about the evening:

I didn’t see all of the Oscar movies this year, but there were a few that I was rooting for just on the merit of the actors from previous films.
Best Supporting Actor was one of them, and I was happy that Christian Bale won. I’ve heard that his performance is breathtaking in ‘The Fighter’, and I think his intensity is thrilling. Woo hoo!

I KNEW that Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross would win for ‘The Social Network’ in the Best Original Score category. Tim was rooting for Hans Zimmer.

When Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi performed their nominated song from ‘Tangled’ , I couldn’t help but just think. “Lol, it’s Chuck”.

Why does James Franco look high ALL THE TIME!? Did he just bake in the greenroom of the Academy Awards?!

Not gonna lie, I kind of cried when Natalie Portman mentioned her love, and thanked him for giving her the ‘role’ of motherhood.

COLIN FIRTH COLIN FIRTH COLIN FIRTH COLIN FIRTH!!! I am so happy he won!! Wheeeeeeeeeeee!!

Tim and I agreed that the stage setup/backdrops/etc werre VERY well done; the show sparkled.

A good show, but I wouldn’t ask actors that aren’t natural comedians to do the hosting again. I loved Jon Stewart; bring him back!!

Some of the dresses I am in love with from ModCloth.  I’d love to wear one of these lovely frocks for Valentine’s Day (though they wouldn’t exactly be appropriate for The Decemberists’ concert, LOL)!

Oh, and while we’re at it, can I have any of these beautiful shoes?

Oh, for millions of dollars, that I might purchase as many pretty things as I like!

Hee hee…

Happy Wednesday!

I don’t want to dwell on the negatives of the evening (Hugh Laurie lost! Inception lost! Robert DeNiro is awkward! Natalie Portman is REALLY awkward [but totes cute pregnant]), so instead I’ll post the best dresses of the evening (IMHO):

I’m not even going to lie; I had NO idea who this girl was! I had to google her because I loved her dress so much. I don’t watch ‘Glee’.