Lusting Lately

Apparently I am a gluton for punishment....why else would I try on these beautiful shoes at lunch?

I absolutely, positively ADORE these pink sparkly shoes...I mean SERIOUSLY these Manolo Blahnik Shiny Sequin Fuchsia Pumps looked fantastic on my feet. *sigh*

Equally incredible were the Christian Louboutin Pink Glitter Patent Slingback . I mean they are the definition of Barbie shoe! H-O-T!

Technically the damage was already done, I already had hearts in my eyes and a dazed look on my face. It wouldn't kill me to try on another fantastic pair like the Christian Louboutin Glitter Pump, which apparently are no longer available at Neiman Marcus online. Fun, glitzy, and a dream...and I could totally sport these puppies again and again.

That's all for now...I have punished myself enough just posting these lovelies here. Thank goodness it's the freakin' weekend and baby, I'm gonna have me some fun!

Wino Wednesday

I enjoyed this delectable Simi 2006 Chardonnay this past Friday night at my girlfriend Carrie's house. I had selected this wine because it had three words that always sell me on any chardonnay: pear, creamy, balanced. This chardonnay followed through with the claims on the label and was highly satisfying. Granted, half of my glass ended up on Carrie's couch and my clothes thanks to Waldo, somehow Carrie and I enjoyed the entire bottle. It is definitely one I will be purchasing again and adding to the list of must have bottles at home. Pavillions (Safeway/Vons) had it on sale for $11.99 and I have seen it priced for up to $15.99. A good wine for a good price!

SAG Awards Fashion

I was a little hungover yesterday from too much sake and wine the night before, and almost missed the SAG Awards. Luckily for me, I caught the show 10 minutes in and experienced mostly beautiful dresses and a few (one in particular) disasters. Here are the dresses I was swooning over...

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When I saw Vanessa Williams step out in her Escada gown to present an award, I oohed and ahhed because she looked stunning! This was my favorite look on the night, it is the perfect dress to me. Looking at it today, I still am in love.

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I am not a huge fan of her hair, but I thought that Debra Messing looked incredible in this Oscar de la Renta number. This picture does not do the dress justice, it was sparkly and absolutely made Debra glow. I loved it because it was different that what anyone else was wearing and with her red hair - WOWZA!

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Okay, I heart this girl Amanda Bynes (ask any of my friends She's the Man is one of my favorite movies!) and I love, love, love that she wore this bright stunner by Marchesa. Not only is it age appropriate but her hair and makeup was so incredibly fresh and vibrant she couldn't help but shine on red carpet.

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Allison Janney looks classy and beautiful in this simple periwinkle dress. The dress design isn't that original but it fits her perfect and the color really popped which is why I loved it.

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Here's a shocker, I loved the color of this dress (duh!) but it definitely wasn't my favorite. Perhaps it was her hair, but Kate Beckinsale (who always look amazing) wasn't owning this yellow dazzler. I love how sheer and feminine the dress is and would love to add it to my wardrobe, but there just is something missing....

And now for the absolutely, most dreadful, what was she thinking dress of the night....

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Yikes and blech were the first words that came out of my mouth when I saw Jane Krakowski's pukey green mess. The beads at the neck, the color, the dress style, just too much. I gotta give it to her though because her smile would have you believing that she was wearing the best dress of the night. I know this one will be in the magazines for worst dressed of the night, and I gotta say, it was just bad.

So what were your favorites? Least favorites? All in all I think the night was a huge success for dresses and I loved all the color on the carpet.

Forever Frugal Friday

I recently purchased these Flat Bead earrings for our engagement photos last weekend (my next post is on them). At first I was hesitant and unsure, but with the dress I think they were a perfect combo. Plus I have worn them to work a few times and received many compliments!

The best part about cheap jewelry from Forever 21 is that as soon as it starts to tarnish you can toss it. If you wear them once and lose one, ehh, no biggie. The funniest part about my Forever 21 jewelry is that I get the MOST compliments from people on all my cheap jewelry, which keeps me coming back for more always!

Have a great weekend!

Paradise Found™

No really, Origins has found paradise, and bottled it up for us to enjoy daily. This Balinese body cream is the essence of Bora Bora (not that I have been there). Fruity, luscious and delicous is all I can say to describe this lotion. I put in on in the morning and all day long get a nice subtle waft of the scent every once in a while.

The scent will take you away from you office, housework, (or wherever you are that you need to escape ASAP) and transport your mind to a tropical beach, pina colada in hand and calm waves lapping at your feet. Even if only momentarily (and in your mind), this lotion is well worth the seconds away from reality.

As and added bonus, this lotion is very thick and a little goes a long way, so don't stress too much about the $26 price tag...just remember it is cheaper than a ticket to Bora Bora!

Wino Wednesday

Okay, there are a few things that I really, really, love. Cupcakes are one, and chardonnay is another. That being said, when I walked into Cost Plus World Market this past summer and saw Cupcake Chardonnay, I thought it must be too good to be true.

Well, it is true, and good, and much, much more. YEAH! This chardonnay will run you $9.99 and leave your palate begging for more. It is just the right amount of fruity, buttery, lively and barely any acidity. And what's not to love about the label, it's yellow, it has the word "cupcake" in the title, and it is pretty enough to give as a gift alone.

This was another wine we sampled for the wedding that received almost all 5's (a couple 3's and no 0's). So I added it to the wedding wine list, which seems even more appropriate considering we are serving cupcakes at the wedding. So technically, our guest can double fist it with a cupcake in their hand, and some cupcake in their glass.

Life is good!

Best Bad Dresses of 27 Dresses

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I literally giggled out loud as soon as I saw this dress, as we have selected a yellow strapless dress with a pink sash for the bridesmaid dresses. Now, luckily for my bridesmaids, this is NOT the yellow we decided upon, nor am I a fan of matching the gloves, and the shoes, and the accessories to the dress. However, I must admit this dress is very sunny and fun and secretly I kind of love it!

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Now this pink and yellow stunner would be a great dress to wear to one of those 80's Prom parties (where you would for sure win the prize!). I am not gonna lie, when I saw this dress I instantly thought, I might love it if I was forced to wear a dress like this as a bridesmaid. I mean, you could literally dance around the room reciting, "I feel pretty, oh so pretty...". But for real, this is example of too much going on in one dress. Just pick one thing, instead of ruffles, chiffon, yellow, pink, and embroidery oh my!

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Oh I do declare, this dress is mighty dreadful. However, my maid of honor Carrie and I got to thinking, that it would be kind of a lot of fun to participate in a Gone with the Wind themed wedding. The hoop skirt, the ruffles, the yellow! What's not to love? Now I personally have never seen a dress as extravagant as this in any wedding, but no matter how gaudy it is, it still has a little bit of sweet to it as well! And what better insurance than a matching parasol in case the rain comes out to play, or the sun gets a little to warm and you need a little shade!

WOWZA! Lucky for us all, there are SOO many cute bridesmaid dresses out there now, that hopefully a closet full of 27 awful bridesmaid dress isn't in your near future.