THINGS I PINNED AND LIKED

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AND THE OSCAR GOES TO

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Ah, the Oscar's.  The red carpet's Super Bowl, if you will.  While I didn't get to watch it live (#abroad problems), there were more than enough blog posts, tweets, etc. about it the next morning to satisfy.  While I wasn't super impressed this year (does it seem like slim pickings to y'all?) there were some lovely ladies who I thought looked muy guapa!

one. JENNIFER ANISTON (valentino).  I'm Team Aniston all the way, so on the real I'm just super excited she was there and looking hot.  Also, considering Jen always seems to be wearing something black and simple, this showstopper is a step out for her and I love it. Plus, the hair.

two. CHARLIZE THERON. (dior).  She looks kind of like a sexy robot/ice queen type thing.  Whatever - it works for her.  Also working for her? The short hair. If only we all had the bone structure to pull that off.

three. STACY KEIBLER (naeem kahn). Personally, not that much of a Stacy fan - she's pretty much only famous for dating George Clooney, and that kind of rubs me the wrong way.  No matter what, however, she definitely looked fantastic on his arm - that dress (and her bod) is bangin'.

four. NAOMI WATTS (armani).  So much sparkle, so little time!  The neckline makes it so interesting, and her hair looks perfect with it.

five. ZOE SALDANA (alexis mabille). I have such a girl crush on Zoe, and she always looks fabulous on the red carpet.  For me, the hem is a throwback to her killer purple dress at the 2010 Oscars.  While this skirt is more understated, the top has got fabulous detail and she pulls it all off like only Zoe can. I only wish she had lost the belt in the limo on the way there...

six. AMY ADAMS (oscar de la renta).  Ruffles, train, pretty color, pretty hair. A true princess dress. If I were going to the Oscars, I'd go all out like this.  YOLO, Amy Adams. YOLO.

seven. JENNIFER LAWRENCE (dior).  Current biggest girl crush ever.  Also, again - if I were going to the Oscars, especially with the chance to win, I'd totally want to look like a princess. This fits the bill.

eight. JESSICA CHASTAIN (armani). As a fellow fair-skinned, light-haired person, props to J.Chas to pulling off this color.  I think the metallic totally makes it, the cut is beautiful, and that the hair and lipstick are the icing on the cake. She looks totally old school Hollywood glamorous.

nine. SAMANTHA BARKS (valentino).  Apparently she plays Epoine in Les Mis?  (Sorry Samantha - I still haven't seen it).  But she looks awesome enough for me to look her up.  A simple black dress with the low v-neck and the stunning necklace is a recipe for success.  Flat-chested girls (like me): take note.

ten. SALLY FIELD (valentino).  That train. BOOM, enough said.

PLUS:

further proof that J.Lawrence is the coolest thing since sliced bread:

+ more j.law oscars weirdness via

BEST DRESSED: GOLDEN GLOBES

Did you watch the Golden Globes yesterday? I didn't, because here in good ole Espana, it wasn't on until 2 am, so I had to resort to Best (and Worst) Dressed Lists and the YouTube video of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's opening monologue this morning.  It was hilar, as per expected.  You know when there's those weird questionnaires or applications or whatever and one question is always who you would invite to a dinner party if you could invite anyone?  Those two would be near the top of my list.  Anyway, here are some of the ladies that I thought rawked the red carpet last night!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here's to a spectacular 2013!

Wishing y'all a happy new year - go out and celebrate!

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CHA CHA CHA

Lil bit of this, lil bit of that, whole lot of sass.

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OH HEY THERE

This is THE perfect winter dress.  It's good for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, sorority rush...the list goes on!  Apparently everyone else thought so too, considering it's sold out on Shopbop....hopefully it'll come back in stock soon so I can snatch it up! 

(AKA beg my mom to buy it for me).

via shopbop.

BLACK + GOLD

Classic and classy - a winning combination.

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TIME TO SHINE

both via shopbop.

So many sparkly shift dresses, so little time!

SPLURGE/SAVE

SPLURGE / SAVE

So I (along with every other blogger on the internet, apparently) am head over heads for the Cartier Juste Un Clou bracelet.  So sleek!  So tough! So....expensive.  If you, like me, aren't making the big bucks this summer but are really feeling the nail-as-bracelet vibe, check out the CC Skye Nail Bangle.  Obvs not the exact same, but it's a similar style without the hefty price tag.  So take the extra $$$ you saved and order yourself another margarita.  It's National Tequila Day, after all.

ROARING TWENTIES

first four images via here; last two via here.

The 1920's has always been my favorite era. (A flapper is my go-to Halloween costume, of course). I'm drawn in by the glitz and the glam, by the idea Gatsby-esque parties and bathtub gin and short fringed skirts and bright red lipstick.  It seems so fun and glamourous but it's also got that sense of independence and adventure that I love.  So naturally, when I came across both of these editorials in my two favorite magazines, I had to share.  The first is Teen Vogue (yes, it's still a favorite), and if the feathers and velvet aren't enough to draw you in, then perhaps Josh Hutcherson in a bowtie is (major swoon).  And then in Nylon, Victoria Justice literally sparkles.  It's enough to make any girl wish for a time machine.

MET BALL BEST DRESSED

images via here.

BLACK & GOLD

Pretty coffee table styling by Alexandra Berlin Design.  Get the look with these products!

image via here

hydrangeas / fitzgerald books / bowl / gold sea urchin / influence

FANCY & FORMAL

So this weekend we had our sorority's big parents formal and I'm being completely honest when I say it was one of the best nights I've had in college so far.  My parents came all the way across the country for the weekend and Saturday night we drove out to a beautiful estate and had cocktails and dinner under a huge white tent.  Then, of course, the band came out and any hope of hair and makeup staying in place went out the window.  Luckily, wedges are super easy to dance in!  This is the outfit I wore (well, with a few caveats).  

Caveat #1: My wedges were actually the Aldo knockoffs from a season or two ago, which I couldn't find online anymore.  

Caveat #2: Let's be honest - we weren't drinking anything close to Moet.  

We still had an absolutely fabulous time!

a+o dress / dvf wedges / kate spade clutch via rtr / nicole miller earrings via rtr

WELCOME TO SPECTACLE!

Hey y'all!  I've been kicking around the idea of starting a blog for awhile, considering how much I enjoy readings others'  - and how many pictures that I've collected in a desktop folder.  So I figured - why not today?  Without further ado, welcome to spectacle!