Monday, February 28, 2011

WOW! or WTF? - Oscars 2011 Red Carpet

Last night I attempted to watch the Oscars but after 5 minutes I couldnt take any of the dry humor so I proceeded to catch up on one of my favorite shows, Shameless. Anywho you know the internet was buzzing with all of the red carpet fashions. I saw some best/worst lists and honestly some I disagreed with so I created my own. Below are my "Wow!" and "WTF?" moments from last night.

WTF?

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1. Amy Adams 2. Cody Horn 3. Florence Welch 4. Helene Bonham 5. Marisa Tomei 6. Melissa Leo 7. Nicole Kidman 8. Scarlett Johansson 9. Sharon Stone

Amy Adams wore a L' Wren Scott gown in deep blue. The sparkles looked beautiful but I really was not a fan of the high neck.
Cody Horn looked ridiculous with the lace gloves. It really did not go well with the dress at all. It was rather boring.
Florence Welch wore a breezy Valentino gown. The dress itself is beautiful but I did not like it on her. It looked a little mormon-ish.
Helene Bonham was surprisingly tame in a black Colleen Atwood corset gown. I personally feel that she definitely walks to the beat of her own drum. However she could still make a statement without always looking like she just stepped off stage.
Marisa Tomei dress really looked as if it was puking tulle.
Melissa Leo wore a Marc Bouer dress. To me it reminded me of a doily. It looked stiff and the collar seemed out of place.
Nicole Kidman wore an origami inspired Dior Coutoure gown. It was a bold choice but I personally did not find it flattering.
Scarlett Johansson wore a purple lace Dolce & Gabana dress. I was really split on this one. I personally did not feel it was appropriate for the Oscars and I feel it could've also been styled better.
Sharon Stone reminded me was a cross between Cruella Deville and Elvira. It was kind of scary.

WOW!

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1. Anne Hathaway 2. Camila Alves 3. Cate Blanchett 4. Gwyneth Paltrow 5. Halle Berry 6. Hilary Swank 7. Mandy Moore 8. Mila Kunis 9. Natalie Portman 10. Sandra Bullock

Anne Hathaway, she could do no wrong in my book. Every single looks was amazing from head to toe. Oddly one of my favorite looks is the Lanvin Tux. I thought it was totally fun and cute. However if I had to choose a gown It'd be the closing gown by Tom Ford. It was breath-taking. I bow down to Rachel Zoe for the incredible job she did with her styling.
Camila Alves was perfection. I loved the classic silhouette of her gown. She was effortlessly stunning.
Cate Blanchett looked so marvelous! I don't understand how anyone could not love her Givenchy coutoure. This dress is not easy to pull off but she does it with ease.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Calvin Klein dress made her look so sleek and refine. Definitely a head turner.
Halle Berry was breath taking in a nude encrusted Marchesa gown. The ruffled silk tulle added the perfect touch.
Hilary Swank was definitely a beautiful swan in her feathered Gucci gown. That beautiful grey ombre was everything!
Mandy Moore looked angelic in a sparkling nude Monique Lhuillier gown. Her hair and makeup were perfect for this ultra-glam and sophisticated ensemble.
Mila Kunic looked so classy and elegant in a beautiful lavender Elie Saab gown.
Natalie Portman looked gorgeous in her plum off-the-shoulder Rodarte gown. Her pregnancy glow just adds to such a special moment in her career.
Sandra Bullock really did look stunning in a classic Vera Wang gown. I loved the red and I really thought she looked regal.

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Sunday, February 27, 2011

F in FIERCE: Nicki Minaj - BlackBook

Nicki . . . looks . . . so amazing! I've seen a lot of editorials from her but this is by far my favorite. The styling is spot on and the hair is divine. The make up is perfection. She slayed.

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Nothing wrong with a little F.A.P.

Last night I was watching a documentary on CNBC about the future of technology and how it will affect our world. Although somewhat drab there were some interesting points made that really got me thinking about where my responsibilities lie. The population is steadily growing while we find our natural resources dwindling. I'm no expert on these matters at all but anyone with eyes whose willing to see should know that the world as we know it will be totally different well within the next 10 years! It's the responsibility of this generation to make sure there is a future for the next so I think it's important that we start really taking sustainability a lot more seriously. Instead of being "glamoured" by the media and corportations to spend more and more (especially what we dont have to spend) we should concentrate our efforts on how to use what is right in front of us.

So where does that leave us plus size fashionistas? Well, I know for sure that as far as thrifting or finding vintage steals in my size, it can definitely be quite a task. Some of us are fortunate enough to live in areas where there is more to offer but there are those of us who don't. Even so there are plenty of places on the internets ( :P ) where you can find used clothing and even swap.

As I was reading one of my favorite DIY blogs, Chic Steals, I came upon a couple of posts that peaked my interest. The first addressed the issue of sustainable fashion and is a great post! In this article she talks about her F.A.P. (Fashion Acquisition Philosophy).

My F.A.P. (or Fashion Acquisition Philosophy - just something I made up;-) for myself is probably split as percentages as 10/25/65 (Buy New/Buy Used/DIY); with 10% being items that I buy and wear as is, 25% being items that I buy or swap used and wear as is; and 65% of new acquisitions that I D.I.Y. or make from scratch. And that's how I allocate my clothing budget - since yes, I do love to shop, but I also like to exercise my creativity with how little can I spend and how well can I customize something so that it looks like it cost a fortune and yet is totally wearable and enjoyable.

I love this and aspire for those percentages myself. Not only will I spend less, but I will find more creative freedom in the way I dress. Especially being plus size, because lets face it, although the industry is definitely coming up I still find a lot of garments look the same.

The second article she wrote featured a site called Smashion. I really liked the site but found there wasn't a lot offered in the Plus Size category, yet. The plus size blogging community has grown tremendously and so I think we should support each other more by swapping and selling what we have to each other as well. I can definitely name a few closets I'd shop in!

Smashion® is a social fashion site that features a free marketplace connecting buyers and sellers with a passion for fashion. Smashion enables its members to express their unique style, connect with others to discuss fashion trends, and save money buying - or make money selling - lightly worn or NWT (new with tags) clothing, accessories, footwear, and more with no transaction or listing fees.

So next time you're out shopping think about where your money is going. Support your indie designers and each other and put us one step closer to a sustainable yet fashionable world! Below are thrift stores, blog sales, and a list of designers who create custom clothing at reasonable prices. Many even use eco-friendly fabrics. (Links are below the preview images)