Golden Globes 2014: Fashion

Last nights biggest trends on the red carpet seemed to be: Color Block, Black and White, Geometric, Red, Metallic, and Pregnancy.

A dress in the Geometric category that really stuck out to me was Elisabeth Moss. I don't know if I love the bottom half of the dress but this top half is fantastic. And those earrings are perfect. 

COLOR BLOCK

1. Taylor Swift 2. Sandra Bullock 3. Julie Bowen 4. Amy Adams 5. Aubrey Plaza

Julie Bowen and Taylor Swift are the best of these 5 dresses. I like Amy Adams dress just not the hair and makeup. Aubrey Plaza looks a little early 2000 prom, but I do like the colors. 

BLACK AND WHITE

 1. Julia Roberts 2. Jennifer Lawrence 3. Hayden Panettiere 4. Laura Carmichael 5. Jenna Dewan-Tatum

The only one I really LOVE is Laura Carmichael {Lady Edith has the best clothes this season....so only fitting} I think the Julia Roberts dress would be great...if she didn't have the button up shirt under it. I just don't get that. Jennifer Lawrence is too like her last year award season dresses. I need her in something besides the strapless, low boob belted long dress. Hayden--I hate the hair and I don't love the dress. Jenna- she looks fantastic in that dress and her hair looks great. I just don't LOVE the dress. But I think she looks fabulous in it. 

LADIES IN RED: two of my top 5 looks of the night. Emma Watson's dress/pant ensemble. I love, love, loved it. It was elegant and still young and fun! Lupita Nyong' o was the most stunning on the red carpet last night. Absolutely beautiful. 

BATTLE OF THE EXPECTANT MOTHERS

1. Olivia Wilde 2. Drew Berrymore 3. Kerry Washington

Olivia Wilde---is she really pregnant or is that just a pillow?? She could have worn that dress pregnant or not. Drew Berrymore looks like a Valentine. I don't love the dress, but I think it's fun. Kerry Washington's look is a little boring for me, but it looks great with her pregnancy glow. It's very elegant.

METALLIC

1. Lizzy Caplan 2. Kate Beckinsale 3. Naomi Watts 4. Mila Kunis

Kate Beckinsale's dress is another of my BEST DRESSED. So so pretty. I love the sleeves/top of Lizzy Caplan's dress so much. 

CATE BLANCHETT. SO PRETTY. SO ELEGANT. 

Zooey Deschanel: Just so dainty and so pretty.  

This is just a few of the fashion statements made at the Globes last night. It was hard to pick which ones to include and which ones to leave off. I didn't include the ones that I absolutely HATED: I'm looking at you Lena Dunham, Zoe Saldana, Rashida Jones, and Paula Patton. 

Who were you lovin' and hatin'????

Linking up for Monday Morning Gossip.

2013 #MetGala

I know I'm a day late on the Met Gala fashion, but here are my thoughts.

First, when viewing these looks you have to remember this the Costume Institute Gala at the Met so everything is couture, costumey, and over-the-top in {hopefully} the best ways possible..

1. I think Taylor Swift was the BEST of the night in incorporating theme, but also being tasteful and PRETTY. {She also reminds me of Nicole Kidman with this look}

2. I'm in love with everything Kerry Washington does at this point. Including this Vera Wang number. I also love how she's all of sudden the new long glove girl {watch last weeks Scandal episode for some amazing casual long white glove wearing, with a perfectly dramatic and intense take off before battling with President Grant in the Oval---sorry I digress--but watch it}

3. I am surely not a Cameron Diaz fan by any means, but I was obsessed with this look. That spiked belt was fabulously theme appropriate, but the rest was solid, simple classic look to let the studs shine.

4. Kimye....Stay home next time...PLEASE. This was just horrendous. AWFUL. You're pregnant---couture is not made for pregnant---it's made for rail thin models. Lets keep it that way. Although even nonpregnant Kim would not look good in this and look at Kayne---dude KNOWS the truth. He's not loving it either.

5. I'm not sure these four were aware a theme existed. All pretty, but not really fitting with the rest of the group. Maybe they're just too good to theme. 

6. The girls in black. I support Ginnifer Goodwin's look {just not the eye shadow}, I like Dakota Fanning & Carry Mulligan's geometric looks{just kinda plain and forgettable} I know this is a shocker but I loved Anne Hathaway's overall look but I didn't enjoy the side-boob action. It made it look like it didn't fit. And Miley SCARY and TERRIBLE...AWFUL. NO. I don't mind the dress really, but that hair...NOPE. NO.

7. Sienna Miller: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. 

I can't get enough of that jacket and headband. So punk appropriate yet super cute. She pulled it off so perfect. Her carefree hair and simple white dress was the perfect contrast. I loved it. She used accessories to her complete advantage. Get it Sienna. {oh, but your date is scary}

There were many more celebs and looks to remember, but these are the ones that stuck out in my mind. Who were your hits and misses?

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I dream of Kentucky Derby Attendance

The Run of the Roses is this weekend! Attending the Kentucky Derby is on my bucket list. I want to wear a pretty dress, a big ol' hat, pearls around my neck with a mint julep in my hand.  During campaign season I became fast friends with a few Kentuckians so I'm hoping that will help me get closer to my goal of actually attending. They promised me they would show me a good and proper Derby time someday! I visited Churchill Downs in 2009 with my parents because my dad had an FBI conference in Louisville. The tour is really fun and I highly recommend if you are ever in the area, but it just made me want to attend the full on Derby even more.

In front of the famous spires at Churchill Downs in 2009 with my parents

Until I make it there, I'll just dream of these Derby inspired outfits from Polyvore and watch with K in my parents living room.

Beautiful Blue

Kentucky Derby Contest #2 by angkclaxton featuring a raffia handbag

Orla Kiely dress, $445 / Rupert Sanderson patent shoes / Diane Von Furstenberg raffia handbag / Fantasy Jewelry Box birthstone earrings / Eastex , $100 / Plush Red Rose Bouquet

Daring Red

Kentucky Derby Contest by angkclaxton featuring a box clutch

Full Circle shift dress, $205 / Christian Louboutin / Alexander McQueen box clutch, $1,280 / Pieces bracelet bangle, $7.54 / Lab / Hat, $185

Classic Beige and Black

DOTS AT THE DERBY by happygirljlc featuring a vintage style dress

People Tree vintage style dress, $58 / Oscar de la Renta patent shoes / Givenchy / Henri Bendel bracelet bangle / White pearl earrings, $765 / Wallis round sunglasses

Equestrian Brown

What I would wear to the Derby! by diane-fritz-sager featuring a bracelet bangle

Antonino Valenti mini dress, $775 / High heel shoes / Rebecca Minkoff / Pieces bracelet bangle, $6.97 / Rossana Fani bead jewelry, $170 / J.Crew straw hat / Warehouse leopard scarve, $15 / H&M h m, $3.86

Fabulous Florals

Kentucky Derby 2012 by kellybench featuring a gold bracelet

Sleeveless dress / Miu Miu lace cocktail dress, $635 / Jigsaw gold bracelet, $60 / Astley Clarke gold jewelry, $970 / Bakers straw hat / Straw hat / Nail polish / Buy Kentucky Derby 10.25" Icon Plastic Plates-Caufields.com

Here's to "my ole-Kentucky {in my dreams} home" Happy Derby Weekend!

Living: The Graduate

The Graduate is a classic American film. I remember watching it for the first time in high school, but I didn't really appreciate it until I was a little older and re watched after college. I loved the music of Simon & Garfunkel, the sexy black & animal print style of Anne Bancroft, and the complete awkwardness of Dustin Hoffman mixed with the 60s Pasadena lifestyle. This movie impacted an entire generation and inspired classic decor and fashion that is still popular today.

Mango glitter dress, $68 / Vero Moda leopard print coat / Stella McCartney / Fogal black tight / Myla demi bra / Rupert Sanderson shoes / Tory Burch clutch / Oasis gold earrings, $6.05 / Etro Slim-Fit Contrast-Placket Cotton Shirt / Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona® Couch / Picnic Green Bamboo Decorative Pillow / Safari Cheetah Giclee Glow Black Bronze Table Lamp / DiSinistra 26" Stainless Steel and Ivory Counter Stool / Abstract Square 25" Wide Antiqued Gold Mirror / Worlds Away Carr Gold Leafed Bar Cart / Wild And Wolf Black Series 302 Telephone, $83

my {messy} closet life

So yesterday afternoon I decided I was finally going to tackle it. MY CLOSET. This thing hasn't been properly cleaned out since probably I was in middle school. I didn't even know what I was bound to find in the back corners. They hadn't seen light in probably a decade. Four massive Hefty Bags later everything {pretty much} has been cleared out. All clothes now residing on top of my bed or piled high on the floor. All things headed for the carport sale right outside my bedroom door and all over the upstairs hallway and spilling into other bedrooms. I refuse to hang my clothes back up until I have proper all uniformed hangers...because really whats the point of all the work if you won't be able to tell once all the dreaded "WIREEEEE hangers" are put back in. I'm planning to head to TJ Maxx in search for discounted velvet hangers tonight. I also really want to extend the clothes bar across the whole room: I'm coming for you Home Depot.

My closet is hard to explain. It's more like a tiny dwarf room. When I was a teenager it had a chair and a tv. It was a little lounge area but now I just want a massive CLOSET. To be continued....

Here's the dream:

Living: Something's Gotta Give

Something's Gotta Give is one of my favorite movies. You've got Jack, Diane, The Hampton's, and Nancy Meyers set design. Perfect. I would die to live in Erica Berry's Hampton's writing get-a-way. Walking on those beaches with fresh Atlantic salt wind blowing on my face and running down to the french market for a few things. So relaxing and beautiful. I also love the distinct clothing choices. Erica's crisp white turtlenecks & chinos, and Marin's distinct floral Hampton's style as opposed to everyone's all black city attire. I also enjoy Harry's playboy, music mogul care free looks and doctor Julian's airy, beach-side professional wardrobe. And of course like Erica always wanted, a script that ends in Paris for a special birthday. It streaming right now on Netflix. Enjoy.

Christopher Kane scalloped dress / Stella McCartney jersey knit dress / Jane Norman , $38 / Old Navy padded bikini / River Island triangle bikini, $7.58 / J.Crew wedge heels / River Island beige handbag, $53 / Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo shoulder bag, $535 / Yves Saint Laurent snake jewelry / Isharya jewelry, $175 / Corinne McCormack tortoise shell eyeglass / Chiasso Analyst Office Chair - White / Speck 13-inch SeeThru Case for Aluminum MacBook (Clear) - Apple Store... / Brooks Brothers Cotton Turtleneck / Christie's Auction Paddle Ball Game, Buy Unique Gifts From..., $50Gosha Rubchinskiy print top /

 Tiffany & Co. jewelry / Brooks Brothers Cordovan Cigar Case / Burberry Brit Slim-Fit Cotton and Linen-Blend Shirt / Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses / CLOSED EATON Chinos, $245 / GANT Rugger Dreamy Oxford Solid Hugger Original Button Down / Old Navy Mens Everyday Classic Fit Khakis / Levi's® MISSION Basic Tshirt, $38 / LSA Wine Champagne Flute - set of 4, $67 / Pier One River Rocks / Smythson Little Black Book Wafer

a few things to say

Just a few things I have to say:

1. Why Nonna Why?! Yes, Wynonna was voted off Dancing with the Stars last night. Yes, it was warranted, she didn't move AT ALL on the dance floor, but I really didn't see it coming. I figured she had legions of fans that would keep her in for a bit longer. It was one of my favorite entertainments of the week seeing what awful outfit she would wear, how awkward her dance {or non dancing} would be, if her boob would finally take Tony out on the dance floor and really just having that 'Nonna Fever. I'm very disappointed with the Judds right now. First Ashley drops out of the Senate race--that was pure entertainment in itself-- and now Wynonna's out. The Judds made a vast exit from the radar this week. If you missing Twinkle Toes too, check out my new favorite thing on YouTube. Wynonna + Bette Midler+ The Rose circa 1996.

2. Winter is Coming.Yes, I Jessica Clayton, got sucked into the Game of Thrones. From Saturday to last night I watched all 20 episodes that make up Seasons 1 & 2 and last night watched the first episode of Season 3. I'm all caught up, and I hate it because now I have to wait. I really didn't think I would get into this show like I have. There are so many different characters, it's hard to keep up. The story is set on the fictional continent of Westeros. Basically you have your Lannisters {rich, ruthless, incestious} currently on the throne, you've got your Starks {loyal, brave, northerners}at war with Lannisters in hopes of getting two daughters back, and to live back in the North and rule over their own land. Then there's Daenerys of House Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons, who is on a journey back to the capital from her exile to also take over the Iron throne which belonged to her family before the current King's father destroyed them and drove them out.  And you've got the men of the Night Watch who protect the walls of the Kingdom and much, much much more. It really can't be explained. You just have to watch and remember A Lannister Always Pays his Debts.

3. Ohhh Kimmy. Who is telling Kim Kardashian her pregnancy look is cute? It's not. They way people went after Jessica Simpson seems horrendous in light of Kim's looks. But really Kim, not cute.

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4. Slap yo Mama good! This recipe is super yums. I got it from a blog post my friend Christa posted a few months back. The first time I tried it, it didn't turn out too well because I left the crock-pot on High too long, but my second attempt last night was perfect. It's just so, so good.

5. Oh and on Wednesdays....

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Living: Hitchcock

This past weekend I watched the movie Hitchcock with my parents. I had already seen it while visiting John and Bayley in DC last fall, but it never made it to the Tupelo theaters so my parents had to wait for an OnDemand viewing. I remembered LOVING this movie when I first saw it. The movie takes place during the time period of famed director Alfred Hitchcock's making of his most remembered picture, Psycho. Helen Mirren & Anthony Hopkins, behind-the-scenes look at getting a movie made, and 1950s-60s California decor--what's not to love?! The sets and wardrobe stuck out even more to me during the second viewing. 

Tech accessory / Eye care, $38 / Diva / Ethan Allen Ornately Carved Mirror / Seasons Reversible Light Blue/Ecru Full/Queen Flannel Comforter - Bed... / KitchenAid Onyx Black 5 Qt. Stand Mixer / Velvet End of Bed Bench - White : Target / Crate & Barrel Set of 3 Glass Canisters / Gold Leaf Ceramic Vase / Color Plus Harvest Gold Creme Fabric Drum Ovo Table Lamp -... / GreenGate Apron Audrey Mint, $34 / Juliette Bed | Pottery Barn Kids / Oval Dinette Set with Channel Back Chairs | Retro Furniture |...

White robe / Iodus one piece swimsuit, $150 / Umbrella / Bottega Veneta acetate sunglasses / Hat Attack wide brim hat / American Apparel oversized eyeglass / Reiss 1971 Toby Washed Oxford Shirt / Amazon.com: Ultimate Shag Rug, 1'8"x2'8", SUNSHINE YELLOW: Home &... / Picnic Turquoise Bamboo Decorative Pillow / 1950s Floor Lamp by Jacques Biny / It's Only a Movie Alfred Hitchcock A Personal Biography (Paperback)...