2012 Grammy Awards

Happy Monday! :)

Last night was music's biggest night: the 54th Annual Grammy Awards! 

And as promised, here is a red carpet recap:

Adele - 

You guys probably know that I am a big fan, so it's no surprise that Adele is #1 on my list. ;)

She looked stunning in this custom black sequined Giorgio Armani gown that features three-quarter length sleeves and a cinched waist.

I love love love her hair and makeup -- she is so rocking those red lips!

Adele is unstoppable! 

She sang Rolling In The Deep as beautifully as ever and accepted a standing ovation with grace and genuine humility (none of that annoying always-surprised look Taylor Swift has).

Adele totally deserves all 6 Grammy awards she received last night! :D

Katy Perry - 

Katy Perry is dealing with her divorce from Russell Brand in a very fashionable way!

She turned heads in her pale blue beaded Elie Saab gown and $2 million worth of Norman Silverman jewels.

Lily Aldridge -  

What a gorgeous mom-to-be!

The Victoria's Secret model chose the perfect dress to show off her baby bump -- a chiffon long-sleeved, floral print Gucci gown with a plunging neckline.

Paris Hilton - 

I am not always a fan of Paris' fashion choices, but she looks really beautiful in this embroidered white Basil Soda dress.

Her hair, makeup, and accessories = flawless!

Gwyneth Paltrow - 

Clean, simple, classic, beautiful!

Kelly Osbourne - 

I am not a fan of hers, but I do think she looks beautiful in this sequined one-shoulder Tony Ward gown.

Her hair and makeup are nicely done too. :)

Kelly Rowland - 

Oh wow, two Kellys in a row! ;)

I am loving Kelly Rowland's custom blush Alberta Ferretti gown. The embroidered detail is so beautiful!

She looks great!

Rihanna - 

This black custom Giorgio Armani gown is waaaaayyyyy better than what she wore last year. 

So kudos, Rihanna!

Oh, and her gold Neil Lane accessories are perfect!

Carrie Underwood - 

Carrie looks beautiful and this white long-sleeved Gomez Garcia dress is pretty, but I just don't think there's anything extraordinary about this look. :/

Maybe Carrie's black Swarovski clutch doesn't go too well with the dress?

Jessie J - 

Jessie J usually wears wacky outfits on the red carpet, so I was happy to see her in this relatively simple metallic Julien Macdonald dress. :)

Taylor Swift - 

I didn't like this look at first, but it's growing on me.

I think this gold Zuhair Murad gown is beautiful and I'm glad Taylor picked it. 

Yay for trying something new!

Julianne Hough -

Julianne's black strapless Kaufman Franco gown, her hair, and her makeup -- basically the whole look -- is just kind of "Blah", in my opinion.

Fergie - 

I am so not feeling this Jean Paul Gaultier Couture gown... I just don't think it's right for a dress to show what you're wearing underneath (unless you're at the beach or by the pool, of course, haha!). ;)

Nicki Minaj - 

I don't get what the whole point of this is. It's not funny at all.

This red carpet appearance and her performance were just plain offensive and disrespectful.

Anyway, that's it for my 2012 Grammy Awards red carpet recap. :)

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

Were you able to watch the awards show?

Have a fantastic week, everyone!

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Music: Lego House -- Ed Sheeran

Happy Weekend!

The song that's stuck in my head:

Lego House -- Ed Sheeran

At first I was like, "Whaaaat, Rupert Grint sings?!"... and then I realized that he's not the one singing, haha!

Which song is stuck in your head right now?

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I'm dreaming of...

my future bakery! ;)

I may have mentioned a couple of times before that one of my dreams is to own a bakery.

I love to bake and I think the best part about it is seeing other people enjoy eating the stuff I make. :)

I'm thinking I'll start with a cute little bakery first -- cookies, cakes, cupcakes, etc.

And then maybe expand into a full-on cafe -- coffee and other drinks, sandwiches...

...bread, pies, etc.

I want my bakery to be like Katherine Heigl's in Life As We Know It.

And hopefully, it will eventually turn into something like Meryl Streep's in It's Complicated.

*Sigh*

What about you? 
What are you dreaming of right now?

I hope you are all having a fantastic week!

***images from Pinterest and Google***

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: All About the Ladies!

Happy Monday!!!

Time is flying by so fast (as usual!) and Valentine's Day is a week from tomorrow!

I don't normally give out Valentine's Day gifts to my Mom, sisters, and best friends... but since I have some extra money to spare, I decided that maybe I should give little gifts this year -- a Hershey bar for each special person in my life, perhaps? After all, they are all my Valentine! ;)

What about you? Are your Valentine's Day gifts ready?

If not, here are some ideas (from www.usmagazine.com) to help you come up with the perfect gift for the special women in your life:

1. Tackle Box (dylanscandybar.com, $24) - 

Who wouldn't want to receive a box full of favorite treats from Dylan's Candy Bar?!

My friends and I like to share a heart-shaped cake every Valentine's Day -- maybe this year, we can share this instead. :)

***Bonus Tip: If you want to save more money, you can get different candies and chocolates and put them all in a cute box to share with your friends.***

2. Starbucks Gift Card (starbucks.com, price varies) - 

I'm pretty sure everyone would appreciate a Starbucks gift card. ;)

***Bonus Tip: Arrange a Starbucks date with your Mom!***

3. Valentine's Day Collection Nail Polishes (butterlondon.com, $14 each) - 

You can't go wrong with nail polish. ;)

(If you want to try a different brand of nail polish, you can check out Dr.'s REMEDY® Valentine's Day Collection.)

***Bonus Tip: Mani/Pedi day with the sisters? I think that's perfect!***

4. Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes (georgetowncupcake.com, $55 per dozen) -



Almost everyone I know wouldn't say no to cupcakes! ;)

***Bonus Tip: I'm sure these are delicious, but if you're looking to save some money while still giving a thoughtful gift, I think you'd be better off baking your own cupcakes -- you can pick the ingredients that will go into them and you can personalize the design!***

5. Valentine's Day Cards (hallmark.com, price varies) -



Nothing beats a simple Valentine's Day card with a handwritten note inside -- let them know you love and appreciate them!

***Bonus Tip: Include something special inside the card -- like a photo of you and the card's recipient, for example.***

I hope you liked these Valentine's Day gift ideas!

Do you have anything to add to this list?
Which of these would you like to give to the special ladies in your life?

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Dr.'s REMEDY® VALENTINE DELIGHT: Reds to Rock Your World

Happy Sunday! :D

It's February and Valentine's Day is just around the corner... and to celebrate the day of hearts, Dr.'s REMEDY® has a special Valentine's Day Delight Collection of beautiful red nail polish shades. ;)

Romance rising: that's what February 14th is all about, indeed. This Valentine's Day, we dare you to take the shade of love to a whole new level, compliments of Dr.'s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish. How to choose the hue de you? The sky's the limit (in terms of red); just reach for one of these red-hot tints to entice and ignite your inner flame. Your tips and toes will thank you, no doubt.

REVIVE Ruby Red: A shimmer-infused, Wizard of Oz-inspired shade of crimson

RESOLUTION Red Glitter: A red-meets-copper spin that's sequin-look-alike laden with high-shine and sparkle

RESCUE Red: A classic fire engine red

Dr.'s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online at www.remedynails.com.

Dr.'s REMEDY® is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypoallergenic ingredients. The brain-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY® proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails. Dr.'s REMEDY® is sold exclusively at www.remedynails.com or by calling 877-323-NAIL.

Learn more about Dr.'s REMEDY® nail polishes (and see swatches of REVIVE Ruby Red and RESOLUTION Red Glitter!) here.

Have you tried Dr.'s REMEDY® nail polishes before? 
Which of these three colors would you like to try the most?

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Food Network Friday: Super Bowl!

Happy Friday!!!

My brother and I are excited about this weekend for two different reasons: he's excited for the Giants vs. Patriots game and I'm excited for the food, haha!

If you want to have a mini-Super Bowl Sunday party, here are some yummy recipes courtesy of http://www.foodnetwork.com/:

Sunny's Caribbean Chicken Wings

Rachael's Chorizo and Shrimp Quesadillas with Smoky Guacamole



Tyler's Grilled Beef Satay



These three recipes are perfect for a Super Bowl party: they are delicious, easy to serve, and easy to eat. :)

And of course, a party isn't complete without scrumptious baked goodies:

Sarah's PB&J Chocolate Bars



Alton's Cocoa Brownies



Oh man, now I'm hungry, haha!

I can't wait 'til Sunday... I want those brownies right now. ;)

***images from http://www.foodnetwork.com/***

Are you hosting or attending a Super Bowl party? What's on the menu?
Any weekend plans?
:D
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And none for Gretchen Weiners! ;P

Happy Wednesday and Happy first day of February!

I saw this funny photo and I just had to share it with you guys:

Oh, Mean Girls... ;)

Besides The Vow, another movie I really want to watch is The Woman In Black. 

Here is the trailer:

It looks like it's gonna be a good scare. 

And I think it's the perfect kind of movie for Daniel Radcliffe to make the transition from Harry Potter to other roles. ;)

What do you guys think?
Any movies you are looking forward to?

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