Golden Globes 2012 - Red Carpet

This year the red carpet was impressive with the colors of the night being blush and navy. Most of the stars wore gowns that suited them perfectly and this is one of the first times I’ve had trouble narrowing down my favorites.

Here are the best and worst of the night (according to me):

Best Dressed:

Charlize Theron in Dior Couture

This was by far my favorite gown of the night. From the blush color that suits her skin tone perfectly to the fit and style. She was stunning!

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen

It's no secret that Reese is one of my favorite celebs. Her style is always on point and she looks beautiful as the lady in red.

Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli

Kate is always so classy and absolutely gorgeous. My favorite part of this gown is the beautiful chiffon pleat detail at the bottom. Her jewelry and hair also fit the look perfectly.

Zooey Deschanel in Prada

I wouldn’t have liked this dress on anyone else but Zooey. The black and green combo had an almost mod feel to it, which goes so well with Zooey’s overall style. I also had to include a shot of her fantastic Tuxedo nails that she posted on Instagram.



Nicole Richie in Julien Macdonald

Nicole has come a long way with her style and the dress she wore to the awards proves that. The dress shows off her arms and back beautifully and the beading really makes it a standout.

Heidi Klum in Calvin Klein



I couldn’t post this without mentioning Heidi Klum’s turquoise necklace. That’s what I call a statement piece. It made her entire look!

Worst Dressed:

Lea Michele in Marchesa

This looks a figure skating costume gone bad.

Amanda Peet in Marc Jacobs

This dress might make for some cute shabby chic curtains

Piper Perabo in Theyskens’ Theory

This is all wrong from the color to the fact that it's see through

To end on a positive note, I had to include these cuties on the carpet!

Ryan Kwanten


Uggie the dog from "The Artist"


Who were your fashion hits and misses? Please share.

Image source links: Yahoo, MTV

A little sparkle

If my Monday shopping trip wasn’t a reminder that the holidays are right around the corner then I don’t know what is. It seems these days we can’t even get through Halloween without seeing an ornament here or a wreath there.

With that in mind, I figured it was time to add a little sparkle to my wardrobe for the season of merriment and cheer!

Burlington Coat Factory is becoming a new favorite for discount shopping. Getting a good deal is important to me these days and I was able to get both of these items for under $20!

Glitter heels

$14.99 – these are very comfortable and I love that the heel isn’t too high. I think they’d be great with an LBD or even leggings and a long cardigan or sweater.

Sparkle Ring

$4.99 – it stretches so I can wear it on any finger and makes a nice little statement piece on the cheap.

Have you scored any great deals lately?

Calypso St. Barth for Target

Target has done it again!

Calypso St. Barth is teaming up with Target to bring a limited-edition line of affordable fashion, jewelry, accessories, and home goods to the masses on May 1st. This breezy and beautiful collection makes me want to escape to the closest beach. With prices ranging from $1.99-$79.99, it’s incredibly affordable compared to the average $500 price tag for this brand.

Calypso is a favorite among celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Beckinsale. It’s not wonder I’m a fan considering how much I love their style.

Here are some of my favorites from the new collection:


Turquoise dress - Love everything about this from the color to the easy fit


Maxi Dress & Crochet Vest – Maxi dress…check. Diagonal stripes…check. This look is a winner.


Tunic, Shorts & Tote - Great mix of neutrals with a pop of color in the tote. The tunic is beautiful.


Navy dress, Tote & Wedges - The off-the-shoulder look is flirty without going to far and the scalloped edges are very pretty.


Tie-dye Wedges – The color combo is great and even though no-one would see it, I’m kind of loving the lime green lining.


Natural Wedges – These would go with anything and again, I’m loving the color choices for the lining.


Elephant Necklace – Global chic and I like the length.


Throw Pillows – I’m crushing on this melon & coral design. This would give any piece furniture that perfect summer flare.

Do you like anything you see?

Bzzzz

I’ve been a bad bloggy friend this week and I apologize. I’ve been up to my ears with work and my nights have been filled with lots of it to keep from drowning. I hope to be around to catch up with you ladies this weekend.

I do have some things on my buzz-o-meter that I wanted to share

OPI Pirates of the Caribbean Collection

OPI is coming out with a limited edition collection for the new Pirates of the Caribbean 4. Not only am I excited for another Pirates movie, but now I can get some cute new polish from the collection.

I’ve got my eye on that pretty turquoise blue color. It’s called Mermaid Tears! There is also a shatter polish in the collection that I’ve been dying to try. I believe this polish comes out on May 1st.

Bridesmaids

I saw the trailer for this last week and it looks hysterical. Kristen Wiig, one of my favorite characters from SNL is in it and this is a must see chick flick.

Target jewelry

Target has lured me in once again. The other week I went in for necessities and came out with these two fab bracelets. The one on the right is real leather and was under $15!!

Born This Way video

Gaga does it again. I know that a lot of people don’t like her, but please don’t bash me for LOVING her! She is a genius and if you break down the lyrics for this song, it’s really inspiring. Every time I hear it, it pumps me up. If you have seen the video, how much does she look like Madonna at the very end before it cuts to her riding away on a unicorn and blowing a bubble in her skeleton makeup? I think she did it on purpose because of all the comparisons to "Express Yourself".

Shop The Look.Net

I was very excited to work with Shop The Look.Net. I’m a girly girl at heart and love cute jewelry and accessories. They sent me two pieces of my choosing to review and it was very hard to decide because I liked many things they had to offer. I was also shocked to see the affordable prices. They have everything from necklaces to rings and accessories like headbands and clutches.

Aside from the affordable jewelry, they usually have great deals going on as well. Right now, they’re offering an extra 20% off all orders and free shipping on orders over $40. On top of all that, you can earn 4% Cash Back on purchases using eBates.

The first thing I picked was the Flat Surf n’ Sandblast Ring. This ring is fabulous and makes a statement without being tacky. It will be perfect for summer and the quality is great. I also like that you can get this to fit your actual ring size. It’s comfortable to wear and it was featured in the August 2010 issue of “O” Magazine. The kicker is that it’s only $14!





The next item I chose was the Weave Circle Bib Necklace in Silver (it is also available in Gold). The thing I liked most about this is that it’s so versatile and classy. It would look nice with just about anything and the weave design gives it a little something extra. This necklace is only $10.





Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with both items. Sometimes when things are less expensive, I expect the quality to be sacrificed. This was not the case for either item and I’ll be wearing both a ton. The shipping was also fast and each item arrived nicely packaged in a black velvet pouch. Shop The Look.Net gets two thumbs up from me.



FTC: I was sent jewelry from Shop The Look.Net in exchange for an honest review. I am not being compensated for this.

Fashion Friday Nautical

With expected near record temps today, I’m feeling nautical and in the mood for spring. I can just see this outfit being the perfect fit for a day exploring the city, brunch with girlfriends or even an afternoon date.

Nautical by Jules7127 featuring tunic blouses

Happy Friday and have a fabulous weekend!

Valentine's Day Top 10

Some call it the “Hallmark Holiday” and hate Valentine’s Day, while others love it. I fall into the latter category and it’s not just because I’m married. I’ve always loved V-day, even when I was single. To me, it’s a day to show a little extra love to everyone you care about.

Here are some gift ideas I came up with:

Valentine's Gifts Guide 2011

1. Pandora Smooth Heart Charm

2. Stila "Make Me Blush"

3. Michael Kors Chronograph Watch

4. Coach Madison Wallet

5. The Vintage Pearl dainty initial hearts necklace

6. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Valentine’s Day Set

7. Essie French Affair Nail Polish

8. Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Bow Ring

9. Lilly Pulitzer Murfee Scarf in Lilly’s Pink First Base

10. Diptyque Roses Pink-Colored Votive Candle

Cheer for my Pom Pom Necklace {and tutorial}

I’ve admired many crafts and beautiful creations since I started blogging and always watched from afar thinking, I could never do that. This year I made a promise to myself to make at least 3 crafts and I surprised myself by making two in one weekend. Wow!

I saw this last week on Little Miss Momma’s blog and decided I was going to make it. Her instructions were so simple even for a newbie like me. This necklace completely reminds me of something I’d pay mucho dinero for at Anthropologie and I made it for about $10!



What you’ll need:
Cotton fabric remnant
1 Square Foot Felt
Chain/necklace
Glue gunFabric scissors



Directions:
Cut out 5 – 1 inch felt circles



Cut out bunches of fabric circles the same size as the felt circle. I used one of the 5 felt circles as a template and folded the fabric so that by cutting one circle, it would make 8 circles at time. This was a huge time savings.



Once you have your fabric circles, you’re ready to make the pom poms. Take one fabric circle at a time and scrunch it. The technique I used was grabbing it in the middle and making a cone shape so that each circle had a point. I used the hot glue gun to put a dot of glue on each point of the circle and then affixed it to the felt circle by pushing down and starting in the middle. Keep doing this until you like the overall shape and fluffiness of the circle and continue until you have all 5 felt circles completed.





Place pom poms on top of the remaining felt in the shape that you want your necklace in.
Glue down each pom pom with the exception of the top two and then glue the ends of the chain down to the remaining pom poms and then glue those down to the felt along with the others.





All pom poms will be attached to the felt at this point. Finally, trim the felt around the pom poms until you’re left with your beautiful necklace!



Let me know if you try this!

True Prep Crest Giveaway

I was contacted by Jessica at Jewelry for a Cause. Their slogan, “Jewelry that sparkles with good intentions” says it all. The ladies at this company have a love for philanthropy and for jewelry. The list of charities and schools they’ve helped is impressive, with many that are close to my heart.


True Prep Crest

This giveaway is for a True Prep Crest! Jewelry for a Cause was featured in the recently published book, True Prep. This Crest is looks exactly like the cover of the book and is a perfect way to sport your love of all things preppy. It is also quite stylish!



Page 105 of the book True Prep where Jewelry for a Cause was featured

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow me on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 9/24/10 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org

Good luck!

Lisa Leonard Designs Giveaway

I am delighted to announce that I’ve paired up with the talented Lisa Leonard to giveaway a $50 gift certificate to her shop, Lisa Leonard Designs. I’ve admired her jewelry for a long time. She is so creative and such a doll. She also has a blog and can work with you to customize special pieces for an event. I love something she recently did for the bridal party at a wedding. I’m sure the ladies loved their customized pieces.

You can use the gift certificate towards anything you like and there are so many affordable designs. Here are some of my favorites:


illuminate necklace


teenie tiny initials necklace


aqua stone necklace


hope is the thing...


you are loved necklace

To enter:
Please visit Lisa’s shop and let me know something you would like to use the gift certificate towards. This is mandatory for one entry.

Extra entries:
Follow my blog or let me know you’re already a follower (+1 entry)
Follow me (@ChicnPink) on Twitter (+1 entry)
Follow Lisa (@lisaleonard) on Twitter (+1 entry)
Post about this giveaway on your blog or sidebar linking back (+2 entries)

That is 6 possible entries! Please let me know in one comment how many entries you’re eligible for so it will be easier to keep track. The winner will be chosen using Random.org.

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US and Canadian readers only
2. This giveaway will be open until 8/31/10 at 11:59PM. The winner will be announced on 9/1/10 and must contact me with their information to receive their prize.