MKA Love

obsessed with this photo.  hauntingly beautiful...

xoxo,

sarah

Maxed Out

I know it's been a loooooong time since I've done a post on my biggest style stalk, Olivia Palermo, but that doesn't mean I haven't creepin' her online.  I'm on the look out for a maxi skirt, scouring the thrift for a bargain or vintage find. It's in the high seventies, low eighties here in Tejas so I want to take advantage of the mild weather before the blistering heat sets in.  Crossin' my fingers I can find one.  Here is O's POV on the maxi skirt.  Are you down with this trend?  My fave is the one with the umbrella...

via Star Style

xoxo,

sarah

Lauren Conrad Style

I happened across this amazing 3.1 Phillip Lim at Last Call the other day and just couldn't resist giving it a go.  Of course, since I'm not supposed to be shopping right now, it fit like a friggin' glove.  I hope someone gives it a good home.  $200 and the most gorgeous butterscotch color. Please excuse crappy phone pic.

Once I got it on, I immediately recognized it as my favorite of Lauren Conrad's looks!

Although she's a little cutesy for my taste most of the time, and I was really disappointed in her ombre extension phase, she does pull through with some bangin' outfits.  Here are a few of her best looks.  Are you looking forward to her new show?  I am, but only to fill the gaping hole in my heart that the cancelation of The City has left. 

Photos via http://www.celebritystyleguide.com/

xoxo,

sarah

Oscar Faves

This post will definitely be a little boring because all the stars looked pretty decent last night.  No major disasters other than Matthew McConaughey's spray tan, so here we go with my faves.

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture

I fell in love with this dress the second I saw it.  Everything about it is exqusite and no one but Cate could have pulled this off so effortlessly.  This was my best dressed of the evening.

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab

A painfully close second for me was this gorgeous lilac lace on Mila Kunis.  I love the pasties and the fact that you can see through it without being vulgar.  Absolutely beautiful.

Florence Welch in Valentino

Something about Florence Welch is so hauntingly mesmerizing.  She's been able to translate these runway looks to the red carpet which is extremely difficult to pull off.  The tiered skirt and the high neck are very folky but her hair and makeup keep things chic.

Camila Alves in Kaufman Franco

While Matthew was channeling George Hamilton, Camila Alves looked nothing short of flawless.  I actually missed them on the red carpet and didn't see this dress until today, but everything about her looks gorgeous. 

ScarJo in Dolce & Gabanna

Mom was not a fan of this dress, but I thought it looked beautiful on my girl ScarJo.  The styling was impeccable and not too serious.  I love her hair color and style right now and her eye makeup color is spot on.

Haille Steinfeld in Marchesa

What a punkin!  That tea length dress is presh on her.

Who was your favorite?

xoxo,

sarah

Golden Globes... yawn

Well, I forgot to grab the vodka on the way home and boy, was that a mistake.  At least I would have had the slight chance of enjoying the Golden Globes through beer goggles. I was so looking forward to the show!  I even bought a ClairSonic for the occasion, but nothing, and I mean nothing could have prepared me for the major fashion drought happening in Hollywood last night.  I have decided to host my own version of Fashion Police here at WOD, so please forgive my ramblings...

Lets start on a positive note, shall we?

Anne Hathaway - Armani Prive'

Thank you, Annie, for being the much needed breath of fresh air in Los Angeles last night!  As much crap as folks want to give Rachel Zoe, she puts Anne Hathaway in the perfect look for awards shows time and time again.  Anne looked statuesque and her styling was impeccable.

Amy Adams - Marchesa

This Marchesa looks gorgeous with Amy's hair and skin color.  Though I'm not jumping up and down about it, I think it's a good choice.  It's very figure flattering and architectural without being too overpowering.

Angelina Jolie - Atelier Versace

Congrats, Angie for not wearing black. Please get your hair done next time.

Halle Berry - Nina Ricci

Ok, so Halle Berry could wear Lady Gaga's Meat Dress and look smokin' hot, so it's hard for me to tear this Nina Ricci up with her in it.  I would love to know what Paul Giamatti said to her when he accepted his award, but NBC bleeped out everything they could.  Except Ricky Gervais introducing Bruce Willis as Ashton Kutcher's dad.  Tehehehehe.  Anyways, from the waist up is pure perfection.  The skirt, is awful and makes her legs look stubby.  Not a big fan of the cuffs either.

Nicole Kidman - Prada

Next.

Eva Longoria - Zac Posen

Eva, you are beautiful, but this dress is meant for someone who is not 5'2''.  Sorry.

Jamie Presley Emma Stone - Calvin Klein

Though I love Emma Stone's gorgeous auburn hair, she pulls off blonde and tan pretty well.  Her body looks flawless in this dress and the simple styling was spot on.  Well done!

Christina Aguillera - Zuhair Murad

Hmmmm.  Well, where do I start?  I love the silhouette of this dress.  It's the same silhouette as my wedding dress, but I hope to God that I didn't look this wide.  Ugh.  Xtina has looked a hot mess for a good solid three years now and I fear she may be her own stylist.

January Jones - Versace

I lurve this dress, but January looks so uncomfortable.  I know that she so wants to be the antithesis of the demure, conservative Betty Draper, and this was a huge risk. I'm not going to say she pulled it off, because I'm not sure she is super confident in it, but her hair and make-up were beautiful.  She always does something unexpected and though I've loved her looks in the past, I'm a little confused by this one.

Mila Kunis - Vera Wang

This was a successful use of the emerald trend on the red carpet last night.  Mila Kunis has the most beautifully haunting eyes and I think this color looks ridic on her.  Her hair is perfect and the lack of accessories was smart styling.

Natalie Portman - Viktor and Rolf

I love, love, love Flower Bomb Perfume by Viktor and Rolf, but that's about as far as it goes.  There is a pun burning my fingertips, but I'm gonna spare you this time. 

Flower BOMB!

sorry...

Sofia Vergara - Vera Wang

Good Lord help us!  Sofia Vergara is the very definition of a man-eating life-ruiner and is so hot I can't even stand to look at her.  She is just pure sex and so lovable and funny when she speaks.  I think we would be great friends... except I would never go out with her.  I would feel way too inadequate!

Sandra Bullock - Jenny Packham

Sandra?  Is that you?  I can't tell because of your curtain of throw-back Speed bangs.  WTF?  She is such a beautiful woman and this dress could have looked beautiful on her, but the terrible hair and lack of make-up makes her look old old old.

Jennifer Lawrence - Louis Vuitton

I will admit, I had to Google this chick because I had no clue who she was.  At first, I thought it was Stephanie Pratt, but I quickly snapped back into reality because I was slobbering all over this dress.  LOVE!  Although I feel like the top could have been fitted just a smidge higher on her chest, the dress itself is absolutely gorgeous.  And the Roger Vivier heels.  Perfect.

Julianne Moore - Lanvin

Shocker.  J Moore wore Lanvin.  And she may need to have her left arm amputated since her dress is swallowing it whole.  I love Julianne Moore. She seems to genuine and happy, but this looks like a straight jacket.

Lea Michelle - Oscar de la Renta

Lea, you bother me.

Megan Fox - Armani Prive'

Yes, every man, woman, and child wants to bone you, Megan Fox.  She is another one who could wear absolute crap and look like a goddess.  I love this dress on her, but I would have liked to seen it in another color.  She looks beautiful, as always.

Michelle Williams - Valentino

Was this a joke, seriously?  I'm pretty sure I had some jean shorts in my Blossom days that had the very same appliques.  And I had a matching hat.  Whoa! 

Scarlett Johansson - Elie Saab

So do you remember when Reese Witherspoon first broke up with Ryan Phillippe and showed up at the Globes looking like sex on a stick?  Well, ScarJo didn't watch or attend that year, clearly.  She is such a sexy, fleshy woman and could have had Isaac Mizrahi grab her boobs on the red carpet yet again, but no.  She shows up looking like someones grandmother.  I've traded you in as my celeb BFF for Sofia Vergara as of last night.

Catherine Zeta-Jones - Marchesa

all photos via style.com

Though I feel like this dress is more appropriate for the Oscars, CZJ looks like Vivienne Leigh in drapes and you know I'm a sucker for Gone With the Wind.  She is disturbingly beautiful, always, and Michael Douglas looks fantastic and healthy.

So there you have it. I am praying that the Oscars turn out some better results.  What did you think???

xoxo,

sarah

Jenny McCarthy on Oprah

I was just able to catch up on the latest Oprah episode this morning and have tears streaming down my face from laughing at Jenny McCarthy.  Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, but she's hilarious, inspiring, and strong.  Take a few minutes to watch the episode (it's really only a half episode) here.  She talks about her break-up with Jim Carrey, her personal growth over the years, and her pee-in-your-pants story about her first Playboy shoot.

xoxo,

sarah

Mary-Kate Olsen: Marie Claire 2010

Love her style or hate it, MK's spread in Marie Claire this month is breathtaking.  Those red Givenchy lace boots...  I die!  Her make-up is stunning and the styling is unique and interesting.  Ever since Nina took over, MC has kicked it up a notch.

All photos from MarieClaire.com

xoxo,

Sarah