Thank You Class of 2013

Thank you to the SHS class of 2013 for voting me "Best Dressed" in senior superlatives. You have helped make all my fashion dreams come true!

My celebratory Cinnamon Dulce Latte :)

Oscars Hall of Shame

When it comes to evening wear, some stars hit the gold standard and some need a citation from the fashion police. Here's the stars that did not earn my nomination for best dressed...

Helena Bonham Carter has never bored us on the red carpet, but this Vivenne Westwood gown would have been better used on Halloween night than on the red carpet.

For the Vanity Fair after party Zoe Deschanel turned her own lampshade into a dress... Crafty or just plain crazy?



Kelly Rowland would have been better off in an actual tux than this Donna Karan tuxedo- dress...



 Brandi Glanville wore her own design from her Brand B fashion label, and it was a clear indicator that she should stick to modeling.

Helen Hunt was the only lady of the evening to don a non- designer label- H&M. However, this dress was in desperate need of an iron or a full- on steam perhaps!

 

Oscars 2013

These are the dresses that dazzled at the Oscars last night. What star would you nominate as best dressed?

















Jennifer Lawrence in Dior



Reese Witherspoon in Louis Vuitton



Kerry Washington in Miu Miu



Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen



Jennifer Aniston in Valentino



Charlize Theron in Dior



Halle Berry in Marchesa

Be on the look out for my next post this upcoming Wednesday: I'll dish on who gets my vote of disapproval for their Oscar ensemble...

Big Bouncy Curls Tutorial

Ever wondered how red carpet curls are achieved? Do you envy the voluminous curly hair of the infamous Victoria Secret models? They're easy to get!

I've always had straight, medium- thick hair, and as the saying goes "you always want what you can't have", so I have been curling my hair since the seventh grade. Curls are just so endlessly romantic and feminine. I have never actually owned a curling iron or hot curlers, rather I have always used my straightener to curl my hair. It is easy as 1-2-3, and requires a minimum amount of heat. Also, you can curl bigger sections of hair with a double barrel flat iron. I have attatched tutorial pictures of my curls.

I use the CHI Straightener, and a teaspoon of Kerastase Heat Protectant prior to curling.

Be my Valentine?

Valentines Day is quickly approaching! Whether you think it's a romantic, sentimental, date- worthy day or you're convinced Hallmark invented it to reap endless profit, it's a day that fixates itself upon beauty inside and out. I've always taken extra care to dress my best on Valentine's Day. You never know if maybe you're resentment towards the cheesy holiday will turn itself around once you snag the perfect last- minute date. I don't typically go for the overly cliche holiday look. You know- the fuzzy heart sweaters or the red dresses. I prefer to focus on ethereal beauty and just let it radiate without the attention grabbing amplification. However this year the holiday themed pieces are attempting a comeback, and I may be willing to go along. After I saw this video by my favorite vlogger (stilababe09) I was sold on the holiday- look. I absolutely adore the hair bow and think that mixed with loose curls it's romantic yet still fun and free. The outfit is perfect for the school day, and can transition to night by tucking that sweater into a high- waisted skirt with a pair of tights and cute boots.

So here you are... Enjoy!

Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day <3  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtAn1P2H7Tk