Showing posts with label Opinions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Opinions. Show all posts
Spectacular Spectacles
Warby Parker. Google it now. If you haven't heard of this company already, I highly encourage some research on your part. I learned about this amazing brand from a friend at work the other day. They sell super cute vintage inspired glasses, and you can purchase frames and lenses for just $95! Say what?? Even more spectacular - for each pair you purchase they will donate one pair to someone in need. That just warms my heart :) There are some pretty impressive statistics on their website about the importance of access to eyewear. For example:
- Glasses can increase one's income by 20%. That’s the equivalent of creating an extra day’s work each week. Glasses are one of the most effective poverty alleviation tools in the world.
- 1 billion people don't have access to glasses, which means 15% of the world's population in unable to effectively learn or work because they can't see clearly.
And one more cool Warby Parker service? They let you try on 5 pairs for free! Yep. Pick the styles that interest you from the website, and 2 days later Mr.UPS will drop them at your door. You've got 5 days to gather the opinions of all of your friends as to which pair makes you look the most dashing. Then simply send them back with the pre-paid label - all at no cost to you. Whoot whoot! This is where you all come in blogger friends - I need votes! Post a comment for me with a vote for your fave:
1. The Langston
2. The Colton
3. The Sinclair
4. The Webb
5. The Finn
So far, Warby Parker has donated 50,000 pairs in over 36 countries world wide. Amazing. Click here for more info. Do it for your inner Clark Kent. You may not even need the cape to save the day - just the glasses!
Medi-oscars....
Sigh. This year I was so under-whelmed. Academy Awards night - you let me down. This is usually one of my favorite days of the year - but the fact that I got through 2 hours of Ryan Seacrest red carpet coverage, plus the 3.5 hour telecast, in only 1.5 hours (courtesy of my TiVo remote) should tell you something. I'll try to sprinkle a bit of love in the mix, but overall I must warn you, for the rest of this post I'm gonna seem like a meanie. If there is one thing I've learned from being obsessed with television, it's that America loves a judge who isn't afraid to throw in a bit of harsh reality!
This was probably the most-talked about dress on all of the fashion blogs I follow....but Cate, your dress looks like its infected with a skin disease, complete with growing lesions. Plus, the fabric behind that circular cut-out looks like an after thought (albeit a good one - topless at the Oscars is probably not the way to go!)
Two suggestions for Amy Adams: Cap sleeves are not the most flattering on you - strapless would have been 1 million times better. And the emerald jewelry gets sooooo overshadowed by the blue that it doesn't make sense at all. Stop with the crazy color combinations please.
The Vatican called. The Pope wants his robes back.
I thought for sure Helena Bohham Carter was going to take the "worst dressed" of the night, and then BAM....Sharon Stone walked in. I mean really, are you trying to be the Black Swan?
I love you Reese, but I don't love this. A little to "themed." The retro pony would have looked good with a modern dress, or vice versa, but you're kind of rocking the 60's vibe a bit too hard here. Plus, I think we've seen this before, only better. Here, let me remind you with picture number 2...
Too matchy-matchy Natalie. I really like your dress, and the color is beautiful. But please, why did your stylist make you wear earrings and shoes in the same exact shade? Could we get a little contrast please? Perhaps some metallics??
Scarlett appears to have hit the beach earlier in the day. Too bad she didn't have time to tidy-up her hair before such a big awards show! I will say this color is gorge on you, just like it is on Natalie, and is your one saving grace.
Speaking of gorgeous color - hello Sandra! However, once the amazing first impression of your dress wears off, you've left us with nothing. Necklace? Killer hair do? Sparkly bag? No, no, and no. I'm left wanting more!
I think Sandra and Hilary were dressed by the same stylist. Amazing first impression? Check. Boring do and no adornment elsewhere? Check. Come on girls...give us something! Not even a flashy jewel??
Speaking of flashy....Gwyneth lookd like liquid metal in this. Not all bad, because of her rockin' bod, I'll give her that. My issue is with the fact that her hair and dress are the EXACT same shape. Mix it up a bit! If any of you loyal readers remember, I had this same issue with SJP at the Academy Awards last year, but on the other end of the volume spectrum. Another reminder with picture number 2...
Academy Awards Mandy, not Ice Skating Awards. On a serious note, I don't mind the bodice part of this dress, but the bottom could have had a bit more cascading jewels on it to emphasize the "fade-away" concept. Without them, this kind of has a mini-skirt vibe. Plus, I can't quite deal with that ridiculously sharp part in her hair. A low, loose bun would have complimented the softness of her dress a bit better.
Way to go on losing all the weight! Not so way to go on smashing your girls. Color is amazing, ill-fitting neckline is all wrong.
Now we'll move on to mediocre Anne. She is catagorized as mediocre because her hosting was, well....annoying. I couldn't really take much more of her - but even in fast-forward her fashions caught my eye, and she sure did rock it in the wardrobe department.
Opening the show in Givenchy....
Turning all "entertainer" on us in a custom made Lanvin tux....
and those shoes! Let's pause for a moment, shall we?? Brian Atwood = drool....
Who knew Oscar de la Renta could do disco??
Might I say THE look of the night - electric blue Armani Prive'. Tell me, how did she get her hair from wavy to straight? Plus, she had red nail polish when she walked the red carpet - but not inside. Yes, these are questions that have been occupying my brain for a few weeks now. Lame, I know.
Last but not least, my (sort-of) faves. I love these girls for their simplicity. My complaint is that this is the OSCARS! Ho-hum should not be the goal, and although I like these looks, they don't really knock it out of the park. If you're going to go bold, go all the way (Scarlett and Hillary). If you're going to do simple, please don't be too literal (Gwyneth and Reese). These ladies do capture a lovely blend of simple yet appropriately styled.
Michelle: A beautiful dress, an amazing fit, balanced with a modern little pixie do. Could she be any cuter?
Mila: Lavender and lace, with some intricate detailing in the construction. See Mandy? The soft styling of her hair compliments the look beautifully. No harsh center parts here...
Its like Farrah Fawcett - red carpet style! See what I mean Sandra? If you're going to give us a fairly simple red dress, keep our interest with some 70's bombshell hair!
I told you. Don't you think I'm a jerk at this point? I'm like Simon. I say what everyone else is thinking. Don't lie....you'll secretly love it. Everyone can't be super nice like Paula :)
Until the next awards show, dawg.
Who's got a new do??
Remember fall of 1995 when you and every other female ran to the salon and asked for this??
The "Rachel" - our mid 90's obsession with ridiculously crazy amounts of layers. Yikes. I had it, and don't lie, you totally did too.
Well - seems this girl still holds power over us by what she does with her locks. It was a gasp heard 'round the internet yesterday, when this picture surfaced of her new bob.
Pretty cute. Heck - I loved it when she did it the first time around.
Please! Who are we kidding? She's had us full of hair envy for years!
I wish I had enough energy these days to give myself a cute do....however, I've been following these directions.
Hey - Jen did it once and she looked fab.
Late....but worth the wait!
Hello blog land! It has been quite some time, but I am, of course, back with a vengeance following an awards show :) I love a good Hollywood red carpet, and I also love forcing those in my presence to sit and watch with me. This year, we celebrated our Ward family Christmas in January at Matt and Amber's house in Arizona. I successfully roped the entire fam into watching 2 hours of Ryan Seacrest interviewing Golden Globe celebs , and provided my own commentary, which I'm sure they loved. Here is my full report on the good, the bad, and the ugly!
First, the not so great...
Scarlett. Only a profile-view can do this "Bride-of Frankenstein" look justice. Plus, how are we supposed to notice anything but your awful hair when you're wearing a matronly dress in a boring nude color??
Sandra. Cheer up please! Well....you actually may be cheery, but how could one tell with those curtain bangs in your face? My how quickly you've fallen - last year at the Oscars you were on my "best" list. This year, not so much.
J. Lo. Usually you are so fantastic. I can't quite deal with this shawl-type item that you borrowed from your grandmother. Plus, one of my biggest pet-peeves is eye shadow matched to an outfit, and not only are you matching - but you've done it with an annoyingly bold silver shadow. Double fail.
Christina. Woah. Toooooooo much. This would be one thousand times better minus that flower that has eaten your shoulder. Note to your stylist...simple! Shoot for simple please!
Julianne. For reals-ies? I have no words for that sleeve mishap. However, what distracts me even more are all those wrinkles in your lap! Yikes - bad fabric choice.
The "close, but no cigar" club...
Olivia. I don't think I even have to discuss what your one miss was. Such a bummer too - cause the rest is beautiful!
Natalie. I do have to give the girl props for taking regular fashion risks. I actually don't hate this, but I also don't love it. Pros: Highlighting the baby bump, the draping, and the pink/red contrast. Cons: Your lop-sided french twist, and the bag/lip/flower combo is too "matchy-matchy."
January. Excellent balance between minimal hair and a fancy dress (Lea, take note). However, I can not put you on the best dressed list for two very obvious reasons. On a side note, I was super proud of myself for identifying this as a Versace the minute she stepped out of the car!
Halle. I think she forgot where she was going?? The Golden Globes is a pretty formal awards show, and this dress felt much more suited for a premiere, or a bit more artistic and creative awards show like the Grammy's. But she's not on the worst dressed list because of that rockin' bod. I mean really....not fair! Can we be workout partners some time?
Emma. Here you are doing a great job of teaching us all how to get zero attention. Match your hair, to your skin, to your dress, to your bag. The only points saving you from the worst dressed list are those for the fit of your dress. However, the creativity of your look on a scale of 1-10? Negative 27.
Anne. Nothing horribly wrong with this, other than it looks like you stole it from the set of "Designing Women" - and the shoulder pads to go with it.
Angelina. Where are you going in this? 1984? Perhaps the "Designing Women" set with Anne? Only positive here is that we're seeing you in a COLOR for the first time in, well, history. Hence, you're not on the worst dressed list.
And the best!!!
Kyra. You get my vote for the most amazing color combination of the night. I LOVE the orange dress/turquoise jewelry combination! Plus, your simple hair and makeup compliment the volume of your dress and details of your jewels...nice balance!
Eva. Love it. Every bit of it! Perfect fit, good use of "bling" in the broach on your hip (so that the black isn't too boring), and I love the classic style of your hair and makeup!
Claire. Amazing! Beautiful color, tailoring, love the statement cuff, the low back was an interesting twist (although not super-visable in this pic)....the list goes on and on. You are quickly becoming my favorite red-carpet staple. Kudos!
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