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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Met Gala
My hands-down, favorite fashion event of the year happened last night, Met Costume Institute Gala. This years event was in tribute to Charles James, so the stars hit the carpet in elegant, detailed ball gowns. Now for the good, the bad, and the down right WTF moments.
The Good:
I have a 3 way tie for best dressed.
Rihanna: This all white Stella McCartney 2 piece gown was breath taking on Riri. It was so simple and stunning and definitely sexy. It is the best look she has had in quite a while.
Karolina Kurkova- This Marchesa gown is SO beautiful. It has all of the elements of a 1950's ball gown, with intricate painted flower detailing. Give me satin gloves and big diamonds and call me a queen. This gown is ready for a royal crowning. STUNNING!
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds- best dressed couple, hands down, both in
Gucci. Blake's dress is sheer Hollywood glam. With detailed beading and
draping in all of the right places, she looks so elegant and Ryan
Reynolds makes the perfect accessory.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olson: Seriously, you are billionaires. Hire a tailor and a stylist. This look is old and expected from this pair: baggy, ill-fitting super expensive clothes that look like trashbags.
Sarah Jessica Parker: She is one person who always goes all out of the gala, but this is all wrong. The front of the Oscar De La Renta dress is stunning, but the back looks tacky.
Lupita Nyong'l 2014's Red Carpet Queen has finally had a mis-step. Lupita's trail of carpet victories came crashing down in the flapper inspired disaster. I get what she was going for, but this looks cheap and tacky. It's part Carnival, part Vegas Show Girl, part Mardi Gras.
What the Hell were they thinking:
Katie Holmes came dressed as Belle from Beauty in the Beast.
Kristen Dunst wore a Death Star Themed Rodarte gown. It would have been appropriate if the gala was on May 4th, but you were a day late and a dollar short.
Lena Dunham: the dress itself wasn't so bad, but she it was unflattering for her figure and she is just a hot mess
Sandra Lee---OMG...I just can't .
The Good:
I have a 3 way tie for best dressed.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds- best dressed couple, hands down, both in
Gucci. Blake's dress is sheer Hollywood glam. With detailed beading and
draping in all of the right places, she looks so elegant and Ryan
Reynolds makes the perfect accessory.
The Bad:
Sarah Jessica Parker: She is one person who always goes all out of the gala, but this is all wrong. The front of the Oscar De La Renta dress is stunning, but the back looks tacky.
Lupita Nyong'l 2014's Red Carpet Queen has finally had a mis-step. Lupita's trail of carpet victories came crashing down in the flapper inspired disaster. I get what she was going for, but this looks cheap and tacky. It's part Carnival, part Vegas Show Girl, part Mardi Gras.
What the Hell were they thinking:
Kristen Dunst wore a Death Star Themed Rodarte gown. It would have been appropriate if the gala was on May 4th, but you were a day late and a dollar short.
Sandra Lee---OMG...I just can't .
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Registry Wish List
I recently took on the challenge of the Baby Shower Registry. This was one of the things that I was most looking forward to. Little did I know how much baby gear existed on this planet!!
Ricky and I ventured out to Babies R Us one weekend, thinking that we could knock this project out pretty quickly. We soon realized that there are 40 million options for everything from nail clippers to cribs. We haphazardly scanned things we thought we might need and I ran home and began pinteresting and researching as much as I could.
Here are a few of the things I found that are on my baby wish list:
Alva Pocket Diapers: I am going to attempt cloth diapering, but they are also good to have on hand for the times that baby gets a diaper rash. Cloth Diapering isn't like it was when you are a baby. It's a streamlined process that is almost as easy as using disposables.
Leachco Prop 'R Shopper - Shopping Cart Cover - Protect your baby from
sticky, dirty, germ-filled shopping cart surfaces with the Prop 'R
Shopper. The thickly padded cover includes two soft and cushiony pillow
props to keep your baby upright, as well as toy tabs to keep baby's
favorite toys and teethers nearby while you shop. The adjustable safety
belt helps keep baby safely in place and seated. Includes a convenient
storage pouch for all your shopping essentials.
The BRICA Fold 'n Go Travel Bassinet provides your baby with a safe and
comfortable place to sleep anywhere, whether you're at the park, the
beach, or visiting family and friends. This lightweight travel bassinet
sets up and folds down in seconds and includes a convenient carrying
handle. Its locking frame and durable side walls provide stability,
while breathable fabric, ventilated mesh panels and a comfortable
mattress pad keep your little one cozy.
Nuk Smoothie and Baby Food maker: NUK makes preparing fresh homemade baby food and smoothies for your
family quick, easy, and affordable! The NUK Smoothie & Baby Food
Maker 20 piece set gets your child off to the right start eating healthy
fresh food and delicious smoothies. It gives you two great ways to
nourish your child. You can blend fresh baby food in seconds in the
blender bowl. And, you can blend smoothies directly in the included
sippy cup which is specially designed for smoothies. Healthy and
nutritious is now quick and easy too!
Aquatopia deluxe safety easy bath kneeler makes you stay safe and
comfortable during bath time with the extra large, deluxe, anti-slip
cushioned pad for your knees and extra padding for your elbows. It is
easy to use. The kneeler unfolds in seconds. It is made from water
friendly neoprene and it has pockets that are perfect for soaps and
shampoos, keeping everything you need close at hand. The simple
fold-away design makes for easy storage virtually anywhere and it fits
any standard tub.
We currently don't have a dishwasher. This countertop piece will make having the addition of bottles and accessories less of a hassle. While I'm not expecting to see this at one of my showers, I am going to take advantage of the registration discount and make this a part of my daily routine.
Ricky and I ventured out to Babies R Us one weekend, thinking that we could knock this project out pretty quickly. We soon realized that there are 40 million options for everything from nail clippers to cribs. We haphazardly scanned things we thought we might need and I ran home and began pinteresting and researching as much as I could.
Here are a few of the things I found that are on my baby wish list:
Alva Pocket Diapers: I am going to attempt cloth diapering, but they are also good to have on hand for the times that baby gets a diaper rash. Cloth Diapering isn't like it was when you are a baby. It's a streamlined process that is almost as easy as using disposables. Aquatopia deluxe safety easy bath kneeler makes you stay safe and
comfortable during bath time with the extra large, deluxe, anti-slip
cushioned pad for your knees and extra padding for your elbows. It is
easy to use. The kneeler unfolds in seconds. It is made from water
friendly neoprene and it has pockets that are perfect for soaps and
shampoos, keeping everything you need close at hand. The simple
fold-away design makes for easy storage virtually anywhere and it fits
any standard tub.
We currently don't have a dishwasher. This countertop piece will make having the addition of bottles and accessories less of a hassle. While I'm not expecting to see this at one of my showers, I am going to take advantage of the registration discount and make this a part of my daily routine.
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