Shabby Apple Winner!

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So I tallied up your comments...

Plugged the numbers into Random.Org

And would like to congratulate Miss Amanda on winning the San Gabriel Shabby Apple dress!

Thank you all entering this fabulous giveaway!  Thanks also to everyone over at Shabby Apple for offering up such a great prize! 

Be sure to check back in the next few weeks, as I have another fabulous giveaway in the works for multiple winners!

9.02.10

Today's date made me smile when I awoke this morning as it is only the date of my favorite TV show growing up! 9-0-2-1-0!

It all started with the Walsh twins.  Brandon and Brenda.  Two innocent kids from Minnesota how moved into the big city of Beverly Hills, full of rich kids, bad boys and lots of teen lessons to be learned. 

I tuned in every Wednesday night as the West Bev kids tackled cheating parents, U4EA, wearing the same prom dress and whether or not to go all the way with your BF.  I loved all of their fashion choices and dreamed of kissing one Dylan McKay..

You better believe I had a poster of him up in my room!

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As an adult now and living in California, every time I drive on the PCH and pass the Beverly Hills Beach Club I am reminded of my favorite season of 90210...senior year. 

While my deepest wishes were to meet the entire casts and become lifelong friends, I had to settle for meeting Steve Sanders (Ian Ziering) twice (super nice) and seeing Noah Hunter (Vincent Young) stumble out of a Hollywood bar instead. 

So today I salute 9.02.10.  Thank you for providing me with hours of entertainment growing up and awesomely bad reruns on the Soap Net,  In fact this Labor Day they are playing the BEST season of 90210, the Kelly-Dylan-Brenda love triangle!  I cannot wait! 

I will never grow tired of this song!

Don't Forget!

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To enter the Shabby Apple Giveaway here for your chance to win this San Gabriel dress!  You have until 5 PM PST tomorrow, and the winner will be announced on Friday just in time for the 3 day weekend!

GOOD LUCK!

Word Up Wednesday

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And a very special Happy 3 Year Anniversary goes out to The Mullins!

(aren't they darling?)

Desperately Seeking Sully ~ Christian Siriano for Payless

This past Sunday while watching the Red Carpet coverage on E!, they featured a little clip on one of my favorite Project Runway alums Christian Siriano.  The clip was all about his affordable shoe and accessory line at Payless Shoes.  Well I had to check out the collection myself and let me just say that his goods do not disappoint. 

I absolutely, positively must own these Parisienne Exotic Platform Pumps.  My black work heels are about ready to keel over and die (just noticed a large chunk of leather missing off the back - how did that happen?) and I am looking for a new affordable pair and these puppies seem to fit the bill. 

Last year these Jimmy Choo boots were all the rage.  Unfortunately they were so not in my price range.  Well wouldn't you just know that Mr. Siriano's Storm Rain Boots are the perfect alternative?  I really would love to own these guys for Christmas in Seattle and walking Waldo this fall. 

Okay, so I am pretty much obsessed with his use of "snakeskin" for his shoes and accessories but I really am loving this Mena Small Clutch as well.  It looks very luxurious and really transitions into fall and will the perfect accessory for any outfit. 

Mr. Siriano did Payless proud with this collection, which no doubt is sure to sell out.  Saving money and looking fabulous has never been so fierce.

Don't forget to enter the Shabby Apple San Gabriel Dress Giveaway!  You have until Thursday afternoon to enter! 

Red Carpet Rundown ~ Emmy Awards 2010

I was really looking forward to the Emmy Red Carpet yesterday, after watching Rachel Zoe's mad dash to find Oscar dresses on the Rachel Zoe Project.  I couldn't wait to see the amazing gowns, colors, makeup, accessories and hair styles.  Sadly, the selections this year were mostly dismal and boring to me.  There were a few standouts of course, but mostly I was just left feeling "meh" when the Red Carpet was over. 

Winners:

photo credits: Matthew Imaging/Matthew Imaging/Jeff Vespa

Thank goodness these beautiful shimmering ladies came out to play last night.  Connie Britton in custom Burberry, winner Claire Danes in Armani Prive and Jennifer Carpenter in Oday Shakar all dazzled the hell out everyone on the red carpet.  The dresses were perfectly fitted and showed off these beauties figures and couldn't be missed wherever they went. 

On the Fence:

Jeff Vespa

I was anxiously anticipating January Jones arrival, after her show stopping Atelier Versace dress last year....my first reaction when I saw her was just kind of stumped.  I loved the color and the detailing but just couldn't decide if I loved it or hated it.  When I watched the show and they scanned over the audience with her in the front row, I got a little nervous we might see a little of her "britney"  with the cut of the dress.  However, after looking at it again today and seeing all the incredible detail on this dress, I think I do like it.  Not love it (like I love her date she brought, Mr. Jason Sudeikis) but definitely like it. 

Worst Dressed:

Jeff Vespa/Jason Merritt

These two ladies dresses just left me scrunching my nose in disgust.  The drapery of both dresses is just not flattering at all.  Lauren Graham's Yigal Azrouël dress had such a funky top.  The draping looked so sloppy and made her appear frumpy and dumpy.  Newlywed Anna Paquin disappointed in Alexander McQueen, with the bizarre hem and overly embellished top.  It made her look squaty and heavy.

Jason Merritt/Frazer Harrison

Where do I even begin with these two incredibly talented actresses?  Mindy Kaling and Naya Rivera looked like they had just arrived at Prom 2010 with their massive dresses and over the top hair.  I can't find who designed Mindy's dress, but the combination of the fullness of the dress in addition to her high updo just had me grimacing.  And Naya Rivera....you are absolutely gorgeous in every single way and this is the dress you chose?  It looks like a very, very, bad prom dress or bridesmaid dress.  The color is gorgeous, but the leg slit, and ruching and fluffy hair is just not working for you.  Please come back for the Golden Globes in something stunning!

What were your favorite looks?  What did you think of January Jones dress?  Who had your least favorite look?  What winner were you most excited for? 

Song Of The Week: Leave The Pieces

It's crazy to me how much a song written by a complete stranger can really hit close to home.  It doesn't matter how many times you have listened to the song, feeling exactly the same way or being in the same situation makes it all the crazier. 

For me, The Wreckers Leave The Pieces (Album Version) is pretty much exactly how I am feeling right now.  Breakups are always hard, and for me personally music is always there to get me through it.  I especially love the chorus of this song, as it is sad but inspiring at the same time.

"And it's alright, yeah I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go"

So it's back to the drawing board and starting over for this girl...here's to the journey ahead!