Favorites of the Week!

I haven't done a weekly favorites, but I think this is something new I am going to try-pending how my school schedule is that week (don't count on it during finals :)). I am going to include favorite looks, makeup, products, accessories, and maybe food, shows...who knows! I would have to admit, I am someone who likes to try a bunch of different things because my interests change all the time! Hope you enjoy and please leave a comment on your favorite things!

I loved this dress (Andrew Gn) Rachel Mcadams wore out in NYC for press for "The Vow".

I am all about mixing prints this season- I have a leopard belt just like that and I cannot wait to pair it with florals! (found via pinterest)

I love this yellow blazer!

Such a cute look (found via pinterest) and we could totally be friends since she likes Starbucks ;)

Found this picture/outfit: http://what-do-i-wear.tumblr.com/post/16428489262 I just love this bc, again, the mixing of patters and the layering of arm candy!

Now, for products:

I have to admit....this is the UGLIEST casing I have ever used, but I LOVE this mascara- and I have used most drugstore mascaras, Bad Gal and Bare Escentuals to name a few and I feel like this gave me a lot of volume and was not clumpy at all! I definitely recommend this mascara to anyone. Plus, if you are into being organic, this has no parabens :) The brand is Physicians Formula!

I love this MAC line (mineralize)- I have the blush on the far left and the eye shadow (far, bottom right-Summer Haze). These are shimmery and just so beautiful on!

This is my favorite nail color of the week. I know, I know, it is still winter and we are supposed to wear dark colors, but with this crazy weather I just had to! This is Wet n Wild's newest line and this color is "Refresh-A-Mint". I loved this nail polish, not only for the color, but it went on SO smoothly and I only needed 1 coat!

Now for food:

So I am a chocolate girl and these totally help my cravings! Heat them in the microwave and they taste like a warm brownie (no joke!) and are only 100 calories! They are also a good size and packed with nutrients, not to mention whole grain!

So, I am trying to be healthier and tone up since I am in a wedding in 4 months and I found this recipe for this smoothie on LaurenConrad.com. It is DELICIOUS and is SO healthy! Now, before I tell you what is in it, do not be fooled by the color. All you taste is the fruit and I felt like it gave me so much energy! I am drinking one every morning and feel so much better throughout the day! Okay, so now for what's in it:

1 banana

1/2cup of frozen mango

1/2cup of frozen peaches

1 handful of raw spinach

ice if need be

enough water to blend

(for 1 serving)

Favorite Song:

So, if you love E! you may have heard this for the Khloe and Lamar/ Ice Loves Coco promo and I was curious about it so I googled it and it is Chris Mann, "L.O.V.E.". I have never heard of him before but I am OBSESSED with this song (plus Khloe and Lamar just looked so cute dancing to it!)

Hope you guys like it as much as me :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htFRYVeKOMc

Also, I want to share with you my favorite YouTube beauty gurus- I blame them on my frequent CVS/Sephora trips:

http://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatGlitters21
http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi
http://www.youtube.com/amarixe

What are your favorites? Please leave a comment, I'd love to know!

SAG Awards: Best/Worst/Okay/Eh/Over it!

So of course I watched the SAG Awards and here are my thoughts: I was surprised with the amount of black! I was hoping for more color and daring choices, instead I felt too many were blah or I've seen it before! Below are the dresses I want to discuss, including my thoughts on the outfit and who I thought was the best and worst.

So Ashlee Simpson is not my best dressed, but I would say this is the best dressed I have seen her! I loved her hair like that! (Okay)

We are all aware cutouts are big right now- we got that from Rooney Mara- but I just did not like the hair! Makeup is pretty and her body is AMAZING but the hair was a bit too high for me. (Eh)

I know most will disagree with me but I DID NOT like this dress! The material looks like a trashbag, her hair and makeup was just okay, and I felt like she looks miserable! A big part of watching the awards is how someone carries themselves and she just looks cold (not temp. wise) and needs a burger! Not to mention...BLACK- too safe! (Worst)

So Stacy is one lucky gal, but I also feel like she is playing it safe. The red dress for the Emmys and now this. Yes, I do like it- I think she looks glam and beautiful, I was just hoping for more! (Okay)

Ahhhhh! So refreshing to see this color! I loved the braid in her hair and this dress! I thought it was age-appropriate and just beautiful! (Best)

COLOR! Green is one of my favorite colors and I thought this color looked so good on her! On TV she was carrying herself very awkwardly, but I thought she looked gorgeous! (Best)

Well....I just don't know what to think about this one. I feel like we have seen this gown so much in so many colors and I HATE the braid in her hair! Diana Agron's is the right size- hers just looks so fake! Definitely NOT a best dressed for me, but not a worst. (Eh)

I thought this hair color for Kristin Wig is magnificent! her makeup is so pretty too- her eyes POP out! The thing about this dress is that I just wish the choker was somehow attached to her dress at the neck. For me, that would have made a HUGE difference! (Okay)

So, I don't know if my feelings of her Emmy dress are just carrying over but I HATED this! She is trying WAY too hard (and I promise I think she is great on Glee and love her otherwise). Her Emmy dress was way too sexy and I feel like she is trying to do that here as well- and it may also have to do with the faces she makes. I just wasn't a fan. (Over it!)

I loved this look for Michelle Williams! I thought it was so different and that is what I like to see on the carpet. The color, lace, and hem of the dress were very classy and sophisticated. (Best)

Okay, okay, okay...so I know this is black, but I loved it! I should have posted a picture of the back too- was covered in a black lace. I thought this dress along with her hair color was glamorous and definitely made her look like a star! (Best)

What can I say...of course I loved this dress! (Best)

Another Glee got it right! I loved this look on Naya Rivera. She looks beautiful and again, age-appropriate. (Best)

This is another that I would just have to say I am over. I know, again, people will disagree from me, but when I saw her I was just like OF COURSE she is wearing that. Many of her dresses are solid-colored, a lot (not all I know) but a lot are strapless, simple, and curve hugging- but if I had that body I would probably do it too. I was just hoping for something different from her, but I do have to give her props for at least doing color. (Over it)

So, part of me liked this but most of me didn't. I like that she took a risk, I do, but...I just don't like that pattern- looks like an old-lady bathing suit! Maybe I would think differently if it wasn't the red carpet (or maybe not), but I do give her props for standing out! (Eh)

Beautiful! Gorgeous! Glam! I thought she looked great! (Best)

Ugh! I hate that Rachel Zoe loved this so much- because normally I agree with her and of course love/respect her so much but this was a major NO for me. I felt like the top/cape thing was meshy-looking and it looked like a wife-beater (type of tank top for those who are unaware with that terminology) underneath! (Worst) I do think Zoe Saldana is GORGEOUS though!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! When we first saw this (up close), I though, oh that's nice, but then when the "glam cam" panned down I was like WOW! I love that she took such a risk wearing a jumper! (Best!)

No, no, no, nooooo! What was she thinking? Where is her stylist? This is SO not appropriate for the Red Carpet! (WORST!)

So obviously these are my opinions...now, I want to hear what you guys think! Please leave a comment and I would love to hear who you thought got it right and who you just did not like!

Laguna Beach No More

Ahhh Laguna Beach...reminded me of my high school experience- YEAH RIGHT! But who can forget Kristin's infamous "Stepheeeeen" or the LC/Stephen/Kristin drama? I would consider my age group to be in the "Laguna Era" which is why I had to dedicate a blog to them. Remember Kristin's choker? Yeah, pretty sure I went out and bought a few and wore them every day because of her Ha!

Or how "LC" wore sunglasses on her head every day? Pretty sure I did that as well...



Well below are some of my favorite, more recent pics of how their style has changed or improved. Frankly, engagement/pregnancy is doing some good for Kristin! Whether you were TEAM KRISTIN or TEAM LC, you can't hate on either of them for their style!

One of my favorite looks!

Great Arm Candy (her man) Always Helps

Love the nude/classy look

Hi-Low skirts are huge this Spring season (2012)

Such a classy look!

Bye skinnies! Flare are IN!

Neon will also be a big hit this Spring!

and for those of you who are TEAM LC (Not that it is even relevant anymore):

High waisted shorts

Lauren Loves her Blazers!

Cobalt blue was my favorite this past season

Keepin with the Nude and Classy as well

Im sure you saw this all over pinterest as well, I know I did!

Cute little skirt and of course, a blazer!

Flirty little top paired with some feminine shorts to flaunt those legs!

Love this look!

Okay, okay, so the whole Laguna Beach drama is over, but whose style do you prefer? These two are always in some competition whether they have put themselves in it or not! But like I said, you can't hate on either of them for their style!

HOT MAMA!

Jessica Alba not only lost all of her baby weight, but she is dressing the part of a HOT MAMA! I love her style- layering, color, scarfs, jackets, etc... She is now styled by the ever-so-fabulous Brad Goreski! Anyways, below are a few of her most recent looks, which I LOVE!

Green Blazer and Flares

Simple Plaid Button Down and Some Cute Arm Candy (Honor)

Long Boyfriend Teal Blazer and Hot Orange Top

Mixing Patterns with a Chunky Scarf