Song Of The Week: Brand New Day

I kind of have a HUGE crush on Joshua Radin right now. His voice is soothing and the words to his songs are touching and inspiring. I was first sold on Joshua when I heard Closer (if you haven't heard it, please add it also to your collection also). Brand New Day however has one of the best lines I have heard in awhile, that has stuck to me ever since I first time I heard this song.

"You make your past your past"

I think that is a good way to look at things when they seem really crappy or you are down in the dumps. Not to sound too corny, but listening to this song in the morning when you first wake up might even make you take on the day with a new attitude. In any case, his voice rocks, he is pretty darn cute, and the lyrics are inspiring...what are you waiting for?

Happy Weekend

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There is a slight chance of rain in store for us LA peeps, but just remember that Spring showers bring May flowers....

Have a marvelous weekend!

Forever Frugal Friday: Spring Forward

Daylight savings is this Sunday! I personally do not wear a watch, but love the look of a big, bulky watch on a dainty wrist. This Stewart Link watch will make sure you are always on time (or fashionably late).

Be sure to spring ahead an hour this Sunday at 2:00 AM (or before you go to bed if that is too late). Spring is just around the corner....

Oscar Style

I know I am way late posting the fashion from The Academy Awards, but going on vacation will do that to you. Here goes nothing....

All photos by Steve Granitz {click to enlarge} No, I am not talking about new additions to the seven dwarfs, but these three ladies would have perhaps benefited from looking at the mirror before they walked out the door. Beyonce, we know you are bootylicious and everything, but was it really necessary to recycle your parents old couch from the 60’s into a dress for your House of Deréon collection? Once and for all toss it!

Jessica Biel… you are absolutely, without a doubt a stunner. Your boyfriend Justin Timberlake seems to agree with us all. However, I am sure that Justin was not around when you walked out the door in this Prada number. It did not flatter your hot bod, your hair was a mess and the shoes – don’t even get me started.

Now Melissa Leo, I am not that familiar with you, but I blame Badgley Mischka for this ill fitting dress. While I appreciate that you attempted to dress "age appropriately", the color matched your hair too closely and the cut of the dress at the hips is about the least attractive style for any woman. I will however give you props for the gorgeous emerald drops.

Now onto the winners for the night…

All photos by Steve Granitz {click to enlarge}

I know that many of you are going to disagree with me on this one, but I LOVED Miley Cyrus’ Zuhair Murad dress. I adored the sparkle of it all and thought she looked really cute. The dress apparently was quite heavy, but I gotta give the girl credit, because she didn’t let it weigh her down at all.

I don’t quite remember who Ryan Seacrest was interviewing at the time, but when I saw Natalie Portman in the back ground; all focus was lost and tuned into her. Natalie is beautiful girl already, but this night she knocked it out of the park. The perfect pink/lilac shade of the Rodarte dress had me at hello, and the subtle sparkle…yum!

Leslie Mann was a force to be reckoned with in her Pamella Roland. With her hilarious husband Judd Apatow in tow, looked like a pro on the red carpet. I hope to see her at more award shows rocking straight up awesome looks!

Oh SJP…you can do no wrong in my book. This incredible Dior Haute Couture had me swooning at first glance. The pretty pale mint, fluffy, sexy, sparkly, dress was my favorite dress I have seen in a VERY long time. One for the books I would even say. Carrie Bradshaw would have TOTALLY sported that dress in Paris had she stayed with “The Russian”. BRAVO!!!

Last but not least was the beautiful Anne Hathaway in Giorgio Armani. The dress fit her like a glove and the sparkles were totally beautiful and not gaudy at all. However, as a fellow fair skinned girl, I think she could have gotten a spray tan and the dress would have shinned just a little bit brighter. Otherwise, I thought she was perfection.

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Also, although I didn’t include her the list above, Marissa Tomei in that origami, creamy goodness by Versace, could do no wrong either.

What did you guys think of the show? I loved the stage and the whole feel of it all. Hugh Jackman was pretty entertaining as the host although sometimes it felt a little OTT. Favorite dresses, least favorite?

Until September and the Emmy Awards, YBB red carpet coverage is on hiatus :)

A New Moon, Followed By An Eclipse

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I am little behind in my Twilight Saga updates, so here goes it….

I finished New Moon in January and while it wasn’t as good as Twilight, I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I loved it especially because Romeo & Juliet (star crossed lovers anyone?)played a minor role in this novel (hint, Romeo + Juliet + Paris = Trouble). This book was darker, and had some serious emotions that many people experience with heartache. Jacob became a major player in this novel, and I saw a side of Bella that I had seen before, which I have to say I kind of liked.

I am curious to those who have read New Moon, did you like Jacob after finishing this book or did you think he was annoying? I personally like his character a lot, but am finding that I am one of the few who likes him.

After finishing New Moon I rushed out to Target to purchase Eclipse (my first hardback of the series). A bit bulkier and harder to tote around, I began reading this novel with enthusiasm. Sadly, I didn’t really enjoy this book until the last 150 pages. I thought it was slow moving, uneventful, and boring. Luckily for me, Stephenie Meyers pulled it together and ended the novel with an action packed battle, and questions that left me begging for more (and I hope are answered in the final novel Breaking Dawn). Also interesting, is that in Eclipse, the novel Wuthering Heights came into play a lot…kind of makes me want to rush out and read it when this Twilight madness is over (one of the many classics I have never read for some strange reason).

Vampire Lovers….what did you think of New Moon versus Eclipse? Have you seen the Twilight movie? What did you think? I am anxiously awaiting its release on DVD March 21st. Although I have heard mixed reviews about the film itself, I have been told that I will fall head over heels in love with Edward…

On to the finale....Breaking Dawn

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I slept awful last night and it is one of those days....

Song Of The Week: Dancing In The Dark

Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (1984)
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Sometimes coming home from vacation can be a bit of a downer (especially ones spent with friends attending a wedding in a sunny, lovely place). That my friends is when you need a song to help wake you up, put a smile on your face and move along through the day/week.

The Boss and the song Dancing In The Dark, just so happen to do that for me. This is one of those songs that try as you might, you just cannot avoid snapping your fingers, sidestepping or singing along to. Plus look how young he is and that signature butt...get outta here! You also have to love Courtney Cox's appearance, sidestepping along and snapping with Bruce.

LOVE IT!