53rd Grammy Awards and Happy Valentine's Day! :D

Happy Monday and Happy Valentine's Day!

The 53rd Grammy Awards was held last night at the Staples Center. Let's take a look at what the celebrities wore. :)

Jewel - The mom-to-be looked glowing and beautiful in this pale yellow Pamella Roland gown. I love her cocktail ring!

Selma Blair - Another gorgeous mom-to-be! I love how chic and stylish, but comfy-looking, this dress is.

Lea Michele - I like this look more than her SAG Awards one. She shows about the same amount of cleavage in this Pucci gown, but this time it doesn't seem like she's about to have a wardrobe malfunction at any moment, so yay! ;) Maybe a different hairstyle, though?

Miley Cyrus - At first, I didn't like this look. But looking at it again, now I kinda do. The whole ensemble - the hair, the Roberto Cavalli dress, and stacked bangles - looks young and fun.

Selena Gomez - This is the opposite of Miley's young and fun vibe. I am not a fan of either of them, but usually I like Selena's fashion choices more than Miley's... not this time, though. I think this look is a little too old for her.

Nicole Kidman - I think it's okay. Nothing too special about it.

Jennifer Lopez - Gorgeous legs! And I'm loving her Christian Louboutin heels. Maybe if we can lengthen her Pucci mini-dress just a teensy bit...


Ciara - Okay... I think this dress is pretty and it looks great on her, but I wish her slit was wayyyyyy lower than that, or maybe even no slit at all. The top already shows enough.

Kim Kardashian - Most definitely not her best. I feel like one tug, and her Franco Kaufman dress will be lying around her feet on the red carpet.


Katy Perry - I know a lot of people don't like this Armani creation... I'm not gonna wear something like it, but this is Katy Perry - I expected something eccentric from her, and eccentric this dress is.

*I love the wedding clips they showed when she performed.* :)

Rihanna - Yay for her tamed hair! But the Jean Paul Gaultier gown? No. It reminds me of a loose thread... you know how you're not supposed to pull on it? That's what I think of this dress, like if someone steps on the train, the whole dress will unravel. And I spent some time squinting at the TV trying to make sure Rihanna was wearing something underneath the dress. Haha.

Lady Gaga - This is just too weird for me... honestly, I think it's getting old. I know that's her thing, but seriously, "incubating inside an egg until her performance"???!!! Seriously?!


"Oh, Johnny Depp got a haircut... wait, what on earth is Johnny Depp doing at the Grammy's? Oh my gosh, that's not Johnny Depp, it's John Mayer!"

That was my train of thought upon seeing John Mayer.

Whose red carpet look did you like the best? Whose did you not like at all?

*images from Yahoo!*

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And of course, I wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!

*from www.weheartit.com*

White by Vera Wang

Happy Friday! :)

This week has been pretty long and tiring for me because Spring semester started on Monday. I've got some school work to do (eeeeeeek), but blogging is still high on my list. ;) I was really going to tell you guys all about school and stuff, but that's boring, who would want to hear about that, huh? Maybe some other time...

I want to share something way more fun and beautiful.

The White by Vera Wang Collection for David's Bridal debuted today! Now every bride can wear Vera on her big day. They are really affordable, and the designs are just exquisite and beautiful!

Let's take a look:

*Price range: $600-$1,400*

*Size Range: 0-14*

1. Ball gown with V-neck bodice and fully draped skirt made of hand-cut bias organza flanges and tulle swirls. ($1,400)

2. Net gown with draped bodice, illusion straps, and floral hip corsage. ($700)

3. Empire waist halter-neck with draped charmeuse bodice and net skirt. Floral corsage and grosgrain ribbon at the waist. ($600)

4. Satin-faced organza fit-and-flare gown with lace appliques, asymmetrically pleated skirt. ($1,200)

5. Strapless net gown with tucked-and-mitered bodice and delicately gathered skirt. ($700)

6. Strapless organza fit-and-flare gown with draped bodice and hand-cut bias flange skirt. ($1,200)

7. One-shoulder structured fit-and-flare gown with dropped waist and skirt made of hand-cut organza flanges. ($1,200)

8. V-neck soft A-line gown with hand-appliqued lace on net. ($800)


9. Strapless satin-faced organza A-line gown with hand-appliqued lace, worn with illusion sleeved piece. ($1,300)

10. Strapless satin-faced organza ball gown with diagonally bonded bodice and full tulle skirt. ($1,300)

They are all beautiful! If I were to choose though, I think I'd go for #s 2, 3, 7, and 8.

What about you?

Have a happy weekend! :D

***images and details from www.news.instyle.com***

ASOS :)

Hey, everyone!

How's your week going?

I've heard all about ASOS from a lot of our fellow bloggers, and I keep trying to remind myself to go and check it out.... but alas, I always forget. Then one day, while I was going through a magazine, I saw this:

And I was like, "Ummm, okay, I definitely have to go check it out... NOW!" So I did, and I even scanned this spread. ;)

Here are some of the pieces that caught my eye:

1. A/Wear Striped Box Tee, $28.69

2. ASOS Piqued Chelsea Scalloped Shift Dress, $80.69

Look at the back! :)

3. ASOS PETITE Knot Waist Shift Dress, $71.72

4. ASOS Longer Length Tailored Belted Shorts, $53.79

I actually like this whole outfit! :)

5. Mardi Jeudi Pleat Short Sleeve Shirt, $215.16



6. ASOS Belted Tunic, $53.79

7. Vero Moda Double Breasted Striped Knit Cardigan, $68.13



8. ASOS Textured Lampshade Skirt, $53.79



9. ASOS Faux Croc Day Bag, $62.76



10. ASOS Wide Brim Fedora Hat, $44.83


Sigh, I wish I could get them all... Haha.

;)

Anyways, I love their pieces. And I love how they have a Petite line! However, you know me and my bargain-loving ways, so I am a bit too unsure about the price... like $44.83 for a fedora hat?

Have you ordered anything from ASOS? Are they worth the price?

Are they related???

Hi, everyone!

How was your Monday?

I just wanted to post something fun for today. I saw an article on Yahoo! about celebrities who look like they could be siblings, and then I went on http://www.usmagazine.com/ and I saw another photo gallery about them... so I thought it'd be fun to share it with everyone. :)

1. Lauren Conrad and Kate Middleton

Woah, right?! If Lauren could act and speak with a British accent, she could totally play Kate in the upcoming Lifetime movie William & Kate. Or maybe she can just crash the royal wedding...

2. Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester

From a far, I can't even tell them apart.

3. Nina Dobrev and Victoria Justice

Victoria can seriously be Nina's younger sister.

4. Jordin Sparks and America Ferrera

Their smiles are so alike!

5. Javier Bardem and Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Can I just say... for the longest time, I thought Javier Bardem was the one who played Katherine Heigl's sick fiance in Grey's Anatomy... ooops.

6. Daniel Radcliffe and Elijah Wood

Could it be because we also get Dumbledore and Gandalf mixed up? Haha, sorry, was that even funny? ;P

7. Christian Bale and Peter Facinelli

Haha, here they look alike... but not when Bale's Batman and Peter Facinelli is Carlisle Cullen.

I hope you had fun getting confused with me! To check out more celeb look-alikes, check out Yahoo! and http://www.usmagazine.com/.

Have a great week! :D

Food: Super Bowl Sunday

Happy Friday!

Doesn't it feel like it took forever for Friday to get here? But that's okay, it's the weekend and it's Super Bowl Sunday!

Okay, I have to admit, I'm really not a football fan because I really don't understand the rules and how to play it and all that (ssshhhh!), but I am a fan of food and I am super excited for Game Day yummyness! :D

Here are ten Super Bowl treats and recipes (that may just make your everyday favorites list):

*click the link to see the recipe*

1. Almost-Famous Spinach-Artichoke Dip

2. Sliders with Chipotle Mayonnaise

3. Mini Pork Cheeseburgers

4. Caribbean Chicken Wings

5. Alton Brown's Buffalo Wings

6. Melt-In-Your-Mouth Barbecued Ribs

7. Oatmeal Cream Cheese Butterscotch Bars

8. Sarah's PB&J Chocolate Bars

9. S'more Brownies

10. Tres Leches Cake with Mango

Aaaaahhh, now I'm hungry... I'm gonna go ransack my kitchen for something to eat. And I think I'm gonna bake something too... after blog-hopping, of course. ;)

Which of these would you like to try?

Have a fun and food-filled weekend, everyone! :D

***images and recipes courtesy of www.foodnetwork.com***

L'Bri Pure n' Natural Facial Masque

Happy Wednesday!

Last week, I made a review on one of my L'Bri skin products... and now it's time for another one. :)

L'Bri Pure n' Natural Facial Masque

L'Bri's "non-surgical facelift" tones, lightens, and clears away dead skin cells, returning skin's natural smoothness. Simultaneously diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and enlarged pores, it speeds the healing of blemished skin. For all skin types. (4oz. $26.50)

Directions: Use two to three times per week after cleansing. Apply with fingertips in an upward motion to face and throat. Avoid eye area. Allow facial to dry for 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Follow with freshener and moisture lotion.

This is a good facial mask. It does everything that the description says. The smell is pleasant.

As it hardens, it squeezes your face... quite literally. It squeezed my face so much the first time I used it that my lips were popping out - kinda like Angelina Jolie's lips. It was really funny! ;) But I guess that's what they call "non-surgical facelift".

It's very sticky and when you squeeze it out, it goes all over the top of the cap/container. And of course, be sure to moisturize after because we don't want dry and itchy skin.

At $26.50, it is also more affordable than the facial peel I reviewed last week (check it out here), so you might want to go for this instead. Either one is good. :)

Have you tried this facial masque? Is it something you might like to try?

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I also just wanted to share with you guys that http://www.freebeautyevents.com/ will be giving away an Almay gift pack to ten lucky winners. Visit their site and enter for a chance to be one of those lucky ten. The contest will run through the 28th of February - winners will be chosen on March 5th and notified by March 15th.

Get Up & Grow Mascara, Intense i-color Smokey i-Eyeshadow, Wake Up Makeup, and Almay Smart Shade Concealer

When you visit their website, you can enter your zip code to find out all about spa open houses, sampling events, and makeovers near you. Check to see if L'Oreal will be at your local Rite Aid to demonstrate their True Match line and get the chance to get samples and coupons. :D

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Have a great rest of the week! :)

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Happy first of February!

When we say February, I think almost everyone thinks of Valentine's Day.

Don't know what to give your husband, boyfriend, sister, brother, parents, and/or friends for Valentine's Day? Or actually I should say, don't know what to ask from them? ;P

Here is a shopping spree list from Teen Vogue to give us some ideas:

My picks:

2. Hello Kitty Beauty eau de parfum, $55 (Sephora)

4. Minnie Mortimer black hearts dress, $130

5. Burberry cellphone charm, $90

8. G-Star sustainable jacket, $370

11. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Plumping Lip Gloss, $10

16. Stuart Weitzman platform shoe, $398

17. Louis Vuitton key chain, $385

19. Lanvin printed pad. $30

20. Nintendo Wii bundle in red, $200

22. Apple iPod Touch with earbuds, $229

24. Ali Ro rosette dress, $407

25. Flip Video Ultra HD one-hour video camera, $150

26. Bailey of Hollywood hat, $83

37. Sony Alpha NEX-3 camera

39. Baby Phat floral bustier romper, $69

Okay, so I guess these items on this list are really not for the guys in our lives, so...

Which of these did you like?