All Things Oscar

The Oscars are a favorite day of mine- I love everything about them, movies, beauty, jewels & fashion! So I decided (Mother Nature be damned) to host a viewing party. It was quite fun to throw together- with some of the accessories affordibly picked up at the dollar store, like the vintage inspired popcorn containers & movie sized candy.

To go with the gold star theme, I decided to spray paint bottles of prosecco & champagne to give them a gilded appearance. I loved the results- which were super easy, I just covered the labels with post it notes & got my spray on!

Gold star balloons from the dollar store provided valuable entertainment for the cat - see video of her trying to steal the decor on instagram!

The red velvet cupcakes renamed Red Carpet Cupcakes that were dusted with edible gold glitter were a crowd favorite.

So as far as the actual show- no real surprises as to the winners, I loved Ellen hosting! My pick for best dressed? Kate Hudson- hands down. Kate knocked it out of the park in her Versace gown that was the epitome of old Hollywood glamour. I also thought Angelina Jolie, Jessica Biehl & Sandra Bullock brought their A game. Who topped your list?

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Oscars 2013: My Personal Picks

As much as I look forward to the Oscars every year- I'll be honest, it's just for the gowns & beauty!  I always feel like I've aged a year the show takes so long- i can't imagine how the nominees feel. Here's what caught my eye on the red carpet. Though Jessica Chastain didn't take home the Oscar this year for Best Actress, she got my vote for best dressed. I never would have thought she could have pulled off the color, but it was lovely against her alabaster skin. Her hair & make-up were the perfect compliment- she looked like a Hollywood starlet.

Naomi Watts' Armani Prive dress was modern, yet classic at the same time. The neckline made her stand out in the crowd of 'safe' gowns this year.

Reese's hair was absolute bombshell perfection & courtesy of Renato Campora featuring Vidal Sassoon products.

As always, Adele's make-up was flawless. Lots of cake liner- just how I like it! As for her fashion picks, I never feel like she flatters her figure & dresses twice her age.

 I think we're so used to seeing Jennifer Garner in the weeklies with her kids at farmer's markets that we forget how well she cleans up! After 3 kids, she's still one fierce mama.  Her necklace was captivating & my favorite accessory of the evening. I'll also state that her make-up was radiant & was another best on my list, along with mama to be Jenna Dewan-Tatum. It also helps that Jen's eyes light up whenever Ben speaks of her. So who were you favorite picks of the night, Beauties?

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