Best Dressed at the Oscars!

I watched the Oscars with James last night and I have to say that they were quite the snorefest compared to the Grammy's... Much less excitement aka. Lady Gaga arriving in an EGG... and although I did enjoy Anne Hathaway's numerous costume changes, James Franco and Anne Hathaway were awkward at times and not that funny. There are so many hilarious comedians out there who could have killed it... Tina Fey? Jimmy Fallon? ANYONE FUNNY and ENTERTAINING?! Whatever happened to the golden years of Billy Crystal or Steve Martin? Either way... I DO love the fashion! Here are some of my favorites:

PERFECTION! I absolutely adored Gwenyth's sleek silver Calvin Klein number with straight locks and the funky broach on her left. I also appreciated her candid answer on the red carpet claiming she hasn't slept for a week leading up to the Academy Awards. Too many stars try to play it "too cool" sometimes and she brought humility to the show last night.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! My favorite look of the night. I LOVE her high pony tail, emerald jewels and classy choice of dress. Perfection!!! I am so doing my hair like this... If I can figure out how ;)

Do they have one in Andies size!!?! Feathers are so in right now... Leave it to Hilary Swank to rock it with those toned shoulders. Love how the dress fades into grey/black at the bottom.

Love this soft confection... Blush looks great on Halle and I love the taffeta bottom and ruffly top.

Va Va VOOM! How amazing does Jennifer Hudson look?! I love this bright color on her but her slightly lighter boobs do kind of stand out in this dress... Can't really say anything about it though.. LOVE her hair and accessories too!

I'm so torn on this dress... I love Amy Adams, sparkly things, this is my favorite color blue and her hair looks great. Maybe it is the emerald jewelry throwing me off? I would have just done chunky diamonds I think...

*YAWN* ... I just find this so BORING... Boring color, conservation shape, hair, jewelry etc... Meh!

I loved ALL of Anne's dresses during the ceremony... Most of them were by Valentino like this one. Super hot!

Classy... But kinda boring too. I would have put a ice encrusted necklace with it.

The back is definitely my favorite part of this dress... The mulberry color doesn't do the Oscars justice. Had it been bright red or blue I think it would have been a real hit.

I just adore Natalie Portman... She looks like a pregnant Goddess and I thought her acceptance speech for best actress was so heartfelt. You go girl!

Mila Kunis can do no wrong in my eyes. This lavender dress is super unique, sexy and elegant at the same time. I love the way the fabric is draped and the bra-like detail. She looks great in this color and I thought she rocked it.

Eek.... Nicole Kidman looks like a folded napkin. Who wants to ADD volume to their hips? I do love the a-mazing Henry Winston choker and pop of color in the shoes though.

New comer Jennifer Lawrence played it safe and rocked it... Super sexy and classy.

Hailee Steinfeld from "True Grit" designed this beautiful, age appropriate gown and I think she did great! I love the sheer bodice and beading. So girly and cute!

LOVE THIS DRESS! It's a work of art by Givenchy... So unique!

Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's long-standing fashion career was built following her rules and beating to her own drum. With over 45 Betsey stores worldwide and over 1000 specialty stores carrying her label Betsey has taken the world by storm with her whimsical and feminine fashion line.

Betsey was born in 1942 in Wethersfield, Connecticut and there are not enough words to describe this dynamic, exuberant and inspirational business woman. Growing up in dance classes laid the foundation for Betsey's love for costumes which is still evident in her designs today. In 1964 Betsey officially entered the New York fashion scene by winning Mademoiselle magazine's "Guest Editor Contest"... One year later she landed the top designer position for Paraphernalia, a hot London clothing boutique, and her unique style blossomed here. 

Calgary opened its first Betsey Johnson store a year ago in Fashion Central on 8th Ave & 1st Street SW and I LOVE her jewelry and accessories... Mainly because her textiles are a bit too rich for my blood with a dress running anywhere from $400-650 on average. Her unique designs and funky tutu-style dresses have me drooling on a weekly basis through the window... Here are a few of my pieces:

My first Betsey Johnson shopping experience in Montreal!!!

I bought this bag and wear it all the time with jeans :D

I got this awesome hat at Betsey Johnson last year and I get compliments on it EVERYWHERE I go! It was around $40 and I loooove it!

EEK! I just found it in pink online... SO CUTE!

I fell in love with these "school girl" drop earrings a few months back and had to have them... $45 and I wear them ALL the time!

Exhibit A... Man I have hot friends ;)

Here are a few other of my favorite Betsey looks... She is so charismatic and is famous for doing a cart wheel after her fashion shows! What a babe for being almost 70?!?!

Betsey is famous for her full bottom dresses and skirts... And we all know how I feel about TUTU'S!!!!

Beautiful!!!

So cute!!! Love the back and ruffled lace layers.

Love love love love love

Betsey also comes out with a bunch of sweater t-shirt dresses which I love. So comfortable!

Paris Hilton & Mischa Barton in Betsey

I LOVE Betsey's jewelry collection... Super funky and brightly colored.

I'm OBSESSED with her earring collection... They are often different earrings but the same theme like these horseshoe ones. SO CUTE!

The Bay also carries Betsey Johnson and I have been eying these for a few weeks now.......

How cute are these?!?! The black part of the dress is real lace too!

LOVE THESE!

SHINY!!! MAMA WIKE!

RAWR!!!

Cutesies... Love the pom poms.

Love love love

 

LOVE HER STYLE and UNIQUE prowess. DO YOU HAVE ANY BETSEY?!

Girl Crush- Kate Middleton!

The royal nuptials seem to be dominating celeb sites and news stations around the globe and I can't help but get wrapped up in the hype since we will be in Europe the date of the wedding! Flights to England have sky rocketed for the month of April so we are avoiding Britain altogether and sticking to Prague, Germany, Amsterdam, Paris and Italy. I was too young to remember Princess Diana and Charles' wedding but I can't believe they even have royal dinner sets are nearly sold out and they haven't even walked down the aisle:

Considering Kate majored in fashion she truly does have a classy and unique style that airs confidence and maturity. Middleton has become somewhat of a fashion icon and her style has been copied around the world. For someone who will be scrutinized by the media and alike for the rest of her life I don't think she has ever had a true fashion faux pas. Here are some of my favorite looks:

She has such a slim, girlish figure- this dress looks great.

Love this dress. She looks fab in navy

I LOVE THIS OUTFIT! So classy and I love the color blue on her.. She is infamous for her funky hats.

Love the riding boots with peek-a-boo top and the big brown belt.

Sultry yet super classy. Love how she always leaves her brown locks flowing.

Kate is never overdone, never carrying crazy expensive handbags and always seems well groomed, elegant and simple.

How amazing is this blue coat?!?! #idie

I had to throw this one in here since we have tight and bright bowling coming up ;) Here's Kate dressed up for a tight and bright party.. Still looking classy!

Kate looks great in these feathered toppers.

Casually chic

Kate in 2005

I *adore* this dress!!!! So simple yet stunning.

Kate seems to rock a lot of blazers which looks so professional and structured.

Wow. Britain's new fashion icon is right.

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHICH WEDDING DRESS SHE WEARS!!!!