Oscars Fashions

Bonjour,

So, as you and the rest of America knows, last night was the 82nd Annual Oscars! And why do we watch the Oscars? To see who wins, yes, but most importantly, to see who wears whom. The Oscars may very well be the most highly anticipated night in fashion, and last night was not a disappointment. Although, I'll admit that there were no OH MY GOD dresses on that red

carpet in my honest opinion. Pretty? Yes. Stunning? To a degree. But jaw-dropping, drool-worthy confections? Nope. Which leads me to my next point:

Here are my picks for the evening's best dressed:

Anna Kendrick in Ellie Saab:

This dress was so dream-like. I love the weightless quality of the chiffon and the romantic draping incorporated into the piece. Despite my concern for her monochromatic - hooker footwear, Ms. Kendrick was certainly lighter than air in this lovely Ellie Saab gown.

Carrie Mulligan in Prada:

Is it just me, or is Carrie Mulligan possibly the most adorable thing in Hollywood right now? (other than Ryan Reynolds of course :] ) I adore the little trinket-details on the bodice of her frock. (Are the little keys, forks and spoons not precious!) What a cheeky and fun way to do the Oscars!

Penelope Cruz in Donna Karan:

The Nine starlet was pure perfection in this Donna Karan ringer. The burgandy color is so rich, and complements her complexion perfectly. Not to mention that the origami neckline is simple, yet ever so elegant. Once again, Ms. Cruz proves to us that divinity is in the details.

Jennifer Lopez in Armani Prive:

Two words for J-Lo's look: High. Drama. This irridescent Armani Prive piece hits all the right notes. From the sculptural folds of neckline to the sumptuous cascade at the hip, this gown looks like bottled moonlight. If Jennifer Lopez wanted our attention, she most certainly got it.

Rachel McAdams in Ellie Saab:

I see this gown and I'm transported to some mythical fairy glen. Between the muted colors, and the flowing movement, this gown can't help but evoke feelings of romanticism. And I must admit that Ms. McAdams pulled off the look flawlessly. Eat your heart out Prince Charming.

So what did you think of the Oscar's looks? Do you agree with my picks? Were there any looks that stood out to you? I'd love to hear your thoughts on one of fashion's biggest nights!

Until next time loves.

Cheers,

Mallory

A New Design!

Hello Again,

Well, thus far my track record for being a regular blogger.... sucks. (Did anyone see this one coming?)

This is the story of my life friends. There have been

countless endeavors I have sworn to perpetuate: ballet lessons, exercise programs, vegetarianism... But alas, they have all crashed and burned into a flaming inferno.

This may seem like just another fruitless attempt at a hobby, but by God I'm going to do this one.

But I digress... Currently, I'm sitting at work munching on the last of the rye chips in my Gardetto's snack. (If they sold the rye chips separately without the nasty little pretzels, I would buy a lifetime's supply of that stuff!) I am currently working at the LSU system's office as a student aid, a job which I'm fortunate to have, but one that I don't feel particularly enthused about. But that's a topic for another day.

What I really want to talk about is this fabulous contest I heard about from the lovely writers at Glamour magazine's fashion blog: Slaves To Fashion. The fabulous, (albeit, VERY eccentric) Olsen sisters are holding a design competition for fashionistas to create a one-of-a-kind design for their label, Olsenboye. One lucky winner will have their design sold nationwide and also have the chance to meet the chic twins and snag a $500 shopping spree at JC Penneys. Sounds fabulous right? Well, being the broke, desperate college student that I am, I couldn't possibly pass up a chance to win $500 just for designing a fashionable frock. After looking closely at the label's most recent collection, (it was inspired by traveling) I settled on a design that would exude sophistication, but still embody the breezy, effortless style the Olsen twins have perfected. This was the result:

I'm still fiddling around with some colors, but I'm thinking a blush color, or a pastel green. What do you think loves?

Cheers,

Mallory

Good afternoon my lovelies.

And welcome to my very first blog post! Isn't it exciting?

As a little prelude to the ramblings, I'm a mass commie at fabulous LSU. It may seem a curious thing that one day I woke up and decided to start a blog, but I suppose this is my valiant effort to write more intelligently and more frequently (or in some cases, to write more succinctly.) Also, since I'm quite creative, (I adore painting, music and theater oh so much.) I'll be taking a stab at some new creative outlets on here as well. Perhaps some artwork will be posted in the near-future? Who knows. One thing I do know though, is that no matter where this blog takes me, it's all about spontaneity.

So this is where the magic shall happen my dears. I plan to post my unsolicited opinion on anything and everything right here, everyday (or at least that's the goal, isn't it?).

I'm excited that you decided to pay me a little visit. Hopefully, somewhere in the midst of the rambling blurbs, you'll find something that piques your interest.

Until next time my dears.

Cheers,

Mallory