For those of you who have been immersed in March Madness and/or preparing your taxes, you may not be aware of who Jason Russell is. For the past several years, Jason Russell has devoted his life to making the U.S. and other countries aware of Joseph Kony, a Ugandan War Criminal. Joseph Kony abducts children in Uganda. He steals them from their parents; he makes them kill other people including their own parents; he forces them to mutilate the faces and bodies of others. He has taken over 30,000 children and turned the girls into sex slaves, and the boys into child soldiers. He has literally stolen their childhood and their opportunity to go to school. He has stolen their wills to live. This monster is not fighting for any specific cause. He and the LRA just want to maintain power. Until now, noone has tried to stop this horrific man.
Jason Russell has produced a 30 minute video, Kony2012.com / Invisible Children. Watch this powerful film. Only then you will understand how we have the power to change the course of human history and arrest Joseph Kony and stop the rebel group LRA. Through technology we can educate the world about this viscious man. Under President Obama, the unseen became visible. In October, 2011 American Advisors were sent in to Uganda to assess the situation and stop the LRA. In order to find Kony, American Advisors must recommend we stay there and deploy soldiers to help this cause. Please go to Kony2012.com, sign your name. write a congressman. Donate to TRI. For a few dollars a month, you can aid in this fight. At the very least, watch the video. Educate yourselves. If you have children, this will literally take your breath away.
And, for those of you who saw Jason Russell's meltdown, please do not allow that to mar your effort to help this cause. We need to track down this war criminal and arrest him. I, for one, am happy that Mr. Russell exists. His devotion to educate us on the evil atrocities Kony has committed is admirable and good. We do have the ability to make a difference-let's start now.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Touts and Doubts
Everyday I see and hear things I want to tell you about and sometimes I forget. Today, while I still have them swirling around in my head, let me put them down to share with all of you.
TOUTS
Television
Watch March Madness/Final Four-even if you are not a basketball fan, the excitement is palpable.As I have said before, all you really need to do is watch the last 10 minutes of any game! Player to watch:
Isaiah Canaan from Murray State.
Movies
Jeff Who Lives at Home: Susan Sarandon and Jason Segal.
Salmon Fishing In The Yemen: Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt.
Wine and Food
Colby Red-all proceeds go to heart research and charities. And "my friend" Kathie Lee Gifford, swears it's the best red she has ever had.
http://www.colbyred.com/
Nom Wah-dim sum, chinese. 13 Doyers Street. NYC
Red Farm-inventive chinese. mostly communal seating. great for lunch/brunch. 529 Hudson. NYC
Bigoli-Alex Stratta's first NY restaurant. Great menu. former top chef. 140 W. 13th. NYC
Donut Plant-THE BEST DONUTS EVER! try creme brulee or pb&j. this is orgasmic.
Two locations:370 Grand St. and 220 W. 23rd. NYC
Jewelry
Bora-My new favorite designers are two brothers from Brooklyn who started this line. It is super fantastic and very affordable. show stopping pieces and beautiful workmanship.
http://www.endless.com/BORA-E3SPHR-Sapphire-Dangle-Earrings/dp/B00527O0E8
Best Venue, Florist, & Band for Important Events
Crystal Plaza-Northfield Ave. Livingston, NJ. Beautiful Space, Superior food and Service. The greatest
Staff in the business: professional, kind, attentive. SIMPLY THE BEST! (A special nod
Barry, Jason, Nella, Leslie and Rovin).
Spitz and Peck-Northfield Ave. Livingston, NJ. John will tend to any request, any budget. He will make
every dream a reality. Extremely sweet, professional,creative and the best florist out
there.
Next Faze- No other band compares! This band will bring the house down. The vocalists and
musicians know how to start a party and keep everyone on the dance floor all night.
No worries if Jamie is the bandleader-SUPERB.
DOUBTS
Tiger Woods-Really Tiger? You leave the Tournament sponsored by General Motors: Cadillac and Buick are prominently advertising. For goodness sakes, a buick was given away for a hole in one.
And your left leg hurts, so you walk to your MERCEDES and drive away. Are you kidding?????
No class and so ungracious..you are my achilles heel!
Dharun Ravi-bias intimidation, invasion of privacy....rough sentence, but they used you as an example
so that other students don't perform these "boyish pranks" on vulnerable kids at any age.
Rick Santorum
Newt Gingrich This group of men will set women back 90 years. Any women who votes republican
Ted Nugent needs to be institutionalized. We now have to prove the reason for taking birth
Rush Limbaugh control-are you kidding? Limbaugh should be fired-do not patronize any of his
sponsors and stop watching ABC-his boss. And Newt-if you like the zoo so much,
go visit with the monkeys-they could teach you a thing or two. Rick-just keep
running. Obama say nothing-just watch, sit back and smile. Rick will dissolve the
republican party and you, Mr. President will win with ease....These men .
are dispicable. But, I thank them because Mitt will never get the electoral
votes he needs and Obama will win the election. Keep fighting boys!
Wall Trampoline- as an olympic sport? It looks too dangerous, but I think it wil happen. Cirque de
Soleil was the group that introduced it. Now it has become the new craze. Check
it out.
TOUTS
Television
Watch March Madness/Final Four-even if you are not a basketball fan, the excitement is palpable.As I have said before, all you really need to do is watch the last 10 minutes of any game! Player to watch:
Isaiah Canaan from Murray State.
Movies
Jeff Who Lives at Home: Susan Sarandon and Jason Segal.
Salmon Fishing In The Yemen: Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt.
Wine and Food
Colby Red-all proceeds go to heart research and charities. And "my friend" Kathie Lee Gifford, swears it's the best red she has ever had.
http://www.colbyred.com/
Nom Wah-dim sum, chinese. 13 Doyers Street. NYC
Red Farm-inventive chinese. mostly communal seating. great for lunch/brunch. 529 Hudson. NYC
Bigoli-Alex Stratta's first NY restaurant. Great menu. former top chef. 140 W. 13th. NYC
Donut Plant-THE BEST DONUTS EVER! try creme brulee or pb&j. this is orgasmic.
Two locations:370 Grand St. and 220 W. 23rd. NYC
Jewelry
Bora-My new favorite designers are two brothers from Brooklyn who started this line. It is super fantastic and very affordable. show stopping pieces and beautiful workmanship.
http://www.endless.com/BORA-E3SPHR-Sapphire-Dangle-Earrings/dp/B00527O0E8
Best Venue, Florist, & Band for Important Events
Crystal Plaza-Northfield Ave. Livingston, NJ. Beautiful Space, Superior food and Service. The greatest
Staff in the business: professional, kind, attentive. SIMPLY THE BEST! (A special nod
Barry, Jason, Nella, Leslie and Rovin).
Spitz and Peck-Northfield Ave. Livingston, NJ. John will tend to any request, any budget. He will make
every dream a reality. Extremely sweet, professional,creative and the best florist out
there.
Next Faze- No other band compares! This band will bring the house down. The vocalists and
musicians know how to start a party and keep everyone on the dance floor all night.
No worries if Jamie is the bandleader-SUPERB.
DOUBTS
Tiger Woods-Really Tiger? You leave the Tournament sponsored by General Motors: Cadillac and Buick are prominently advertising. For goodness sakes, a buick was given away for a hole in one.
And your left leg hurts, so you walk to your MERCEDES and drive away. Are you kidding?????
No class and so ungracious..you are my achilles heel!
Dharun Ravi-bias intimidation, invasion of privacy....rough sentence, but they used you as an example
so that other students don't perform these "boyish pranks" on vulnerable kids at any age.
Rick Santorum
Newt Gingrich This group of men will set women back 90 years. Any women who votes republican
Ted Nugent needs to be institutionalized. We now have to prove the reason for taking birth
Rush Limbaugh control-are you kidding? Limbaugh should be fired-do not patronize any of his
sponsors and stop watching ABC-his boss. And Newt-if you like the zoo so much,
go visit with the monkeys-they could teach you a thing or two. Rick-just keep
running. Obama say nothing-just watch, sit back and smile. Rick will dissolve the
republican party and you, Mr. President will win with ease....These men .
are dispicable. But, I thank them because Mitt will never get the electoral
votes he needs and Obama will win the election. Keep fighting boys!
Wall Trampoline- as an olympic sport? It looks too dangerous, but I think it wil happen. Cirque de
Soleil was the group that introduced it. Now it has become the new craze. Check
it out.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
March in South Beach-so much fun!!!!
The last time I actually stayed in South Beach, I was about 7 years old. I have fond memories of the Eden Roc and my dad wearing a gold dinner jacket looking like Mack the Knife! Well, my dad hasn't changed all that much-he's still a dapper dresser and he still loves to party. Miami, however, has changed significantly. I had the opportunity to explore for a few days recently and here are some suggestions if you are visiting. Five days is plenty!
Take a walk up and down Collins Avenue. Stop in at these hotels for a peek in their lobbies and go around back to check out their pools.
Loew's-which has a pretty fishtank in its lobby. That's the extent of what is nice.
Delano-pretty seedy in my estimation. Stuck in the 70's look. Needs revamping. Lunch at Bianco was
fair, but a pretty setting overlooking the pool. Nighttime-you cannot get into the club unless you
are famous or know someone at the door.
Settai- by far the nicest hotel I have seen in a while. Check out the courtyard filled with water and
trees-you are transported to another country at night. The decor of the bar and the ceiling of the
restaurant is beyond amazing. Rooms start around $900/night. Go for drinks!
Fountainbleau- loved the lobby. They have kept this hotel's original shell and updated everything. The
bar in the lobby is amazing. The club "Liv" is fabulous. The restaurant, Hakkasan, is the
best Asian restaurant in Miami. And the pool is such a fun scene. This is where I would
want to stay without children OR with grandchildren! So many restaurants and things to
do for everyone.
Eden Roc-also has been redone and has a lovely lobby. didn't explore there.
Claridge-looked charming from the outside and a bit more reserved/and smaller than the others.
Perry Street- used to be the Gansevoort but became Perry Street. this is hip and cool, like the Delano.
Walk back along the boardwalk which is so scenic along the ocean.
Talk a walk on Lincoln Road. The first half closer to Collins Ave is honky tonk and horrid. Go down a
few blocks and there are lovely stores and courtyard restaurants. It's commercial, but fun for a few
hours of shopping and eating.
FYI-if you need a hair salon, at 1674 Meridian Ave.(off Lincoln Road), there is a salon called seandonaldson hair which will discount 20% on your first visit. They were very good.
Espanola Way-gorgeous street with flowering vines and restaurant. so much nicer than Lincoln Road and you feel transported to Positano for a moment!
Take a cab to the Design Area. It is around 40th Street and NE 2nd Ave.
The stores are magnificent. Each store is a feast for your eyes. Furniture, tile,lighting, and accessories are exquisite-the manner they display their merchandise is scintillating.....Each store is like a gallery filled with fine pieces,usually quite modern. Interspersed are lovely little restaurants and stores. Check out a men's store called Duncan Quinn and ask for Grady. There is a branch also in NYC-it is absolutely beautiful! This is located at 4040 NE 2nd Ave.
Then for the women-hit Tommy Turchin jewelry at 130 NE 40th St. It is beautiful bead and stone creations, antique prayer boxes, lariats, rings, etc. The designers are a husband and wife team-worth a look. very pretty things...
Have a dinner at Barton G's on West Street. Food is good, but presentation is spectacular. You eyeball everything that passes you by and want to try it all. Another really fun spot for kids or adults. Then check out the Versace Mansion that Barton G's has taken over as an event space-it is supposedly very cool!
Finally-for a quarter, you can ride the Washington Street bus all the way down to the pier. Rent bikes
or walk along the water. You can see Fisher Island, the cruise ships, beautiful parks to relax in, and have a drink at Smith and Wollensky by the water. Or, ride your bikes into town and stop at News Cafe
for a snack-always a happening spot.
And if you are still hungry at 3am, stop in at Washington Diner on 11th Street for fresh roasted turkey sandwich-they roast their turkey all day and they are open 24 hours! If you like diners-this is a must!
Take a walk up and down Collins Avenue. Stop in at these hotels for a peek in their lobbies and go around back to check out their pools.
Loew's-which has a pretty fishtank in its lobby. That's the extent of what is nice.
Delano-pretty seedy in my estimation. Stuck in the 70's look. Needs revamping. Lunch at Bianco was
fair, but a pretty setting overlooking the pool. Nighttime-you cannot get into the club unless you
are famous or know someone at the door.
Settai- by far the nicest hotel I have seen in a while. Check out the courtyard filled with water and
trees-you are transported to another country at night. The decor of the bar and the ceiling of the
restaurant is beyond amazing. Rooms start around $900/night. Go for drinks!
Fountainbleau- loved the lobby. They have kept this hotel's original shell and updated everything. The
bar in the lobby is amazing. The club "Liv" is fabulous. The restaurant, Hakkasan, is the
best Asian restaurant in Miami. And the pool is such a fun scene. This is where I would
want to stay without children OR with grandchildren! So many restaurants and things to
do for everyone.
Eden Roc-also has been redone and has a lovely lobby. didn't explore there.
Claridge-looked charming from the outside and a bit more reserved/and smaller than the others.
Perry Street- used to be the Gansevoort but became Perry Street. this is hip and cool, like the Delano.
Walk back along the boardwalk which is so scenic along the ocean.
Talk a walk on Lincoln Road. The first half closer to Collins Ave is honky tonk and horrid. Go down a
few blocks and there are lovely stores and courtyard restaurants. It's commercial, but fun for a few
hours of shopping and eating.
FYI-if you need a hair salon, at 1674 Meridian Ave.(off Lincoln Road), there is a salon called seandonaldson hair which will discount 20% on your first visit. They were very good.
Espanola Way-gorgeous street with flowering vines and restaurant. so much nicer than Lincoln Road and you feel transported to Positano for a moment!
Take a cab to the Design Area. It is around 40th Street and NE 2nd Ave.
The stores are magnificent. Each store is a feast for your eyes. Furniture, tile,lighting, and accessories are exquisite-the manner they display their merchandise is scintillating.....Each store is like a gallery filled with fine pieces,usually quite modern. Interspersed are lovely little restaurants and stores. Check out a men's store called Duncan Quinn and ask for Grady. There is a branch also in NYC-it is absolutely beautiful! This is located at 4040 NE 2nd Ave.
Then for the women-hit Tommy Turchin jewelry at 130 NE 40th St. It is beautiful bead and stone creations, antique prayer boxes, lariats, rings, etc. The designers are a husband and wife team-worth a look. very pretty things...
Have a dinner at Barton G's on West Street. Food is good, but presentation is spectacular. You eyeball everything that passes you by and want to try it all. Another really fun spot for kids or adults. Then check out the Versace Mansion that Barton G's has taken over as an event space-it is supposedly very cool!
Finally-for a quarter, you can ride the Washington Street bus all the way down to the pier. Rent bikes
or walk along the water. You can see Fisher Island, the cruise ships, beautiful parks to relax in, and have a drink at Smith and Wollensky by the water. Or, ride your bikes into town and stop at News Cafe
for a snack-always a happening spot.
And if you are still hungry at 3am, stop in at Washington Diner on 11th Street for fresh roasted turkey sandwich-they roast their turkey all day and they are open 24 hours! If you like diners-this is a must!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
These are a few of my favorite things......
TELEVISION
Rosie and Sophie Grace
just watch these two little girls-you will smile from ear to ear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odhUPMYXpX4
It's a Brad Brad World
This show is my dirty little pleasure. I am obsessed with Gary Janetti, Brad Goresky's partner of 10 years. In the season finale, Gary plans an Anniversary Party with a special surprise for Brad. It is hysterical and touching all at the same time. I think I am the female version of Gary!
http://www.wetpaint.com/network/video/watch-its-a-brad-brad-world-season-finale-with-les-miserables-flash-mob-video
CLOTHING
Erin by Erin Featherstone
A designer I had not heard of , but she has an amazing spring summer collection.
Some pieces can be seen at Bloomies and Neiman's
https://www.erinfetherston.com/
Kate Spade
I love her black/white floral collection of skirts and dresses paired with splashes of hot pink accents. Neon purses too!
Ivanka Trump
Not only has this entrepreneur created a fabulous jewelry line, and then shoes; but now she has come out with a sensational line of clothing and purses. The clothes are really fabulous and reasonably priced. At Lord and Taylor.
JEWELRY
Gucci
Everything old is new again! Check out the Horsebit Collection- 18k pink gold necklaces and bracelets. stunning...
Movado
Not usually a fan, but I am loving their rosegold stainless steel watch with crystal set dot. Very cool looking.
Miguel Ases
Digging the 14k gold filled opalite and crystal earrings! Perfect for all the white dresses being shown for summer.
PURSES
Vince Camuto-there is a royal blue clutch that is awesome.
Kate Spade-all her neons are adorable and great for spring/summer.
Diane Von Furstenberg-check out he neon yellow clutch for $295.
SCARFS
Jason Wu-his entire line at Target is innovative and pretty. But the scarfs, which are available, are such lovely prints and soft colors. Perfect for the summer months.
Rosie and Sophie Grace
just watch these two little girls-you will smile from ear to ear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odhUPMYXpX4
It's a Brad Brad World
This show is my dirty little pleasure. I am obsessed with Gary Janetti, Brad Goresky's partner of 10 years. In the season finale, Gary plans an Anniversary Party with a special surprise for Brad. It is hysterical and touching all at the same time. I think I am the female version of Gary!
http://www.wetpaint.com/network/video/watch-its-a-brad-brad-world-season-finale-with-les-miserables-flash-mob-video
CLOTHING
Erin by Erin Featherstone
A designer I had not heard of , but she has an amazing spring summer collection.
Some pieces can be seen at Bloomies and Neiman's
https://www.erinfetherston.com/
Kate Spade
I love her black/white floral collection of skirts and dresses paired with splashes of hot pink accents. Neon purses too!
Ivanka Trump
Not only has this entrepreneur created a fabulous jewelry line, and then shoes; but now she has come out with a sensational line of clothing and purses. The clothes are really fabulous and reasonably priced. At Lord and Taylor.
JEWELRY
Gucci
Everything old is new again! Check out the Horsebit Collection- 18k pink gold necklaces and bracelets. stunning...
Movado
Not usually a fan, but I am loving their rosegold stainless steel watch with crystal set dot. Very cool looking.
Miguel Ases
Digging the 14k gold filled opalite and crystal earrings! Perfect for all the white dresses being shown for summer.
PURSES
Vince Camuto-there is a royal blue clutch that is awesome.
Kate Spade-all her neons are adorable and great for spring/summer.
Diane Von Furstenberg-check out he neon yellow clutch for $295.
SCARFS
Jason Wu-his entire line at Target is innovative and pretty. But the scarfs, which are available, are such lovely prints and soft colors. Perfect for the summer months.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
YOU'VE GOT TO HAVE FRIENDS
In the past several years, my husband and I have gone through lots of good times, some bad times, and a multitude of stresses. Without revealing what the subject matter of these times were about, I wanted to take a minute to let you know how much I value the people in my life. More specifically, my friends. I am a pretty independent lady. I love to be alone. I could spend days at a time reading a book in a room and never leaving. I could probably go forever without making a phone call to the outside world. My best friend is my husband. Without question, he is the most extraordinary person in my life. (Sorry, my beautiful girls: I adore you both more than you can possibly imagine, but I always know he's the one person who's got my back every minute of every day).
And now, I need and want to give a shout out to the others in my life. From college until now, I have amassed an amazing group of friends. Seriously, I am overly blessed in this arena. Usually, one does not find out who their friends are until illness happens. Yet, during one of the happiest times of my life, while planning my youngest daughter's upcoming wedding, I have come to realize how fortunate I am. Yes, this is an exciting and happy time, but it has also been filled with financial budgets and emotional stresses as well. I wouldn't have the time or the words to acknowledge each and everyone of you that have been there for me on a daily basis not only for the last year, but for the last 30 years. You must know who you are. Whether it's lunch at the diner, or the daily 5pm call during while we're making dinner, or saving the world under "the trees", or the offers to help me or to transport my family when life is a little too hectic for all of us, or the friday night drink and dinner(mostly drink!), or the planning and giving of my daughter's bridal shower, or listening on a daily basis to the 900th detail I need to obsess about so it will be absolutely perfect for my exquisite bride's wedding day, or just sitting with me by a Palm Beach Pool until 2 am and discussing what we still don't know about each other........I know you are ALWAYS there.
You make my heart swell. The love I feel for all of you cannot be expressed. I feel incredibly blessed to have each and everyone of you in my life. Most importantly, you make me feel loved from my head to my toes. And that is exactly the definition of what a friend does: they make you feel loved all the time, no matter what. I thank you and love you from the bottom of my heart.
One b
And now, I need and want to give a shout out to the others in my life. From college until now, I have amassed an amazing group of friends. Seriously, I am overly blessed in this arena. Usually, one does not find out who their friends are until illness happens. Yet, during one of the happiest times of my life, while planning my youngest daughter's upcoming wedding, I have come to realize how fortunate I am. Yes, this is an exciting and happy time, but it has also been filled with financial budgets and emotional stresses as well. I wouldn't have the time or the words to acknowledge each and everyone of you that have been there for me on a daily basis not only for the last year, but for the last 30 years. You must know who you are. Whether it's lunch at the diner, or the daily 5pm call during while we're making dinner, or saving the world under "the trees", or the offers to help me or to transport my family when life is a little too hectic for all of us, or the friday night drink and dinner(mostly drink!), or the planning and giving of my daughter's bridal shower, or listening on a daily basis to the 900th detail I need to obsess about so it will be absolutely perfect for my exquisite bride's wedding day, or just sitting with me by a Palm Beach Pool until 2 am and discussing what we still don't know about each other........I know you are ALWAYS there.
You make my heart swell. The love I feel for all of you cannot be expressed. I feel incredibly blessed to have each and everyone of you in my life. Most importantly, you make me feel loved from my head to my toes. And that is exactly the definition of what a friend does: they make you feel loved all the time, no matter what. I thank you and love you from the bottom of my heart.
One b
Monday, February 27, 2012
WHITE IS THE NEW BLACK
Ok-So I think I performed pretty well. Five out of Seven isn't too bad. I admit Best Director could have gone either way and the Artist's director was the winner, not Scorsese for Hugo.
But, Meryl Streep for best actress? Come on-that threw everyone a curve-even Meryl. So that was a legitimate mistake because I really did believe Viola Davis was going to win.
Now for the fashion:
BEST DRESSED:
GWYNETH PALTROW: in white Tom Ford cap sleeve dress and cape. Smashing. Beautiful diamond
cuff.
HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR BEST DRESSED:
CAMERON DIAZ: Strapless Gucci white dress (too much nips though) and HOT body. face looks
weirdly filled.
VIOLA DAVIS : emerald Vera Wang looked stunning with her coloring.The earrings by Lorraine Schwartz were two different earrings combined to create a gorgeous dangling drop effect.
ALL AROUND "JUST LOOKED GOOD":
JESSICA CHASTAIN: loved the Mcqueen gown. Few could pull that print off. And the $2 million
Harry Winston yellow diamonds didn't hurt her look either. Loved her hair
as well.
LESLIE MANN: Jud Apatow's wife was wearing a fabulous fitting navy Roberto Cavelli dress
Her sleek pulled back pony tail emphasized her gorgeous skin and earrings.
OCTAVIA SPENCER: another who looked awesome in white. The Tadashi Soshi dress flattered her
figure and was the right choice. Great Speech, too!
WORST DRESSED:
JENNIFER LOPEZ: she looked like jenny from the block. very cheezy. bad choice. Lorraine
Schwartz earrings were beautiful though.
SHALLENE WOODLEY: I thought she was a mormon sister wife in Valentino Couture. The dress,
was not age appropriate. She makes poor choices at all award shows.
STACY KEIBLER: Clooney's gal pal didn't do it for me. Many loved this gold Marchesa gown.
I wasn't feeling it....she looks like arm candy.
ROONEY MARA: another woman in white. This Givency Couture didn't work for me. And I don't
care for the bangs. Dress too revealing for skinny girl.
BEST DRESSED MALE:
SEAN COMBS: looked like he just stepped out of GQ.
TOM CRUISE AND BRAD PITT: were both pretty easy on the eyes too.
BEST SPEECH
Meryl Streep: she looked the best she has looked in the past 3 award shows. Loved that she
acknowledged her husband first. AND, I loved she was equally
thrilled her makeup guy of 30 years won an oscar for The Iron Lady.
She is a class act.................
But, Meryl Streep for best actress? Come on-that threw everyone a curve-even Meryl. So that was a legitimate mistake because I really did believe Viola Davis was going to win.
Now for the fashion:
BEST DRESSED:
GWYNETH PALTROW: in white Tom Ford cap sleeve dress and cape. Smashing. Beautiful diamond
cuff.
HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR BEST DRESSED:
CAMERON DIAZ: Strapless Gucci white dress (too much nips though) and HOT body. face looks
weirdly filled.
VIOLA DAVIS : emerald Vera Wang looked stunning with her coloring.The earrings by Lorraine Schwartz were two different earrings combined to create a gorgeous dangling drop effect.
ALL AROUND "JUST LOOKED GOOD":
JESSICA CHASTAIN: loved the Mcqueen gown. Few could pull that print off. And the $2 million
Harry Winston yellow diamonds didn't hurt her look either. Loved her hair
as well.
LESLIE MANN: Jud Apatow's wife was wearing a fabulous fitting navy Roberto Cavelli dress
Her sleek pulled back pony tail emphasized her gorgeous skin and earrings.
OCTAVIA SPENCER: another who looked awesome in white. The Tadashi Soshi dress flattered her
figure and was the right choice. Great Speech, too!
WORST DRESSED:
JENNIFER LOPEZ: she looked like jenny from the block. very cheezy. bad choice. Lorraine
Schwartz earrings were beautiful though.
SHALLENE WOODLEY: I thought she was a mormon sister wife in Valentino Couture. The dress,
was not age appropriate. She makes poor choices at all award shows.
STACY KEIBLER: Clooney's gal pal didn't do it for me. Many loved this gold Marchesa gown.
I wasn't feeling it....she looks like arm candy.
ROONEY MARA: another woman in white. This Givency Couture didn't work for me. And I don't
care for the bangs. Dress too revealing for skinny girl.
BEST DRESSED MALE:
SEAN COMBS: looked like he just stepped out of GQ.
TOM CRUISE AND BRAD PITT: were both pretty easy on the eyes too.
BEST SPEECH
Meryl Streep: she looked the best she has looked in the past 3 award shows. Loved that she
acknowledged her husband first. AND, I loved she was equally
thrilled her makeup guy of 30 years won an oscar for The Iron Lady.
She is a class act.................
Friday, February 24, 2012
Debie's Oscar Predictions
I can't wait for the Oscars! I love the movies as much as I love to eat and breathe! I have seen most of the movies and want to get in my predictions before Sunday night. Here they are.
BEST PICTURE
The Artist. This should be the winner. But The Help was very good and it is politically correct and relevant so it could beat The Artist. Still, I believe The Artist is the clear winner.
BEST DIRECTOR
Hugo. This was the most amazing 3D film ever made. I know this is a bold statement-but, seriously it is awesome. Life changing for me-REALLY. That being said, I bet The Artist's director, Michel Hazanavicius, will win. Scorsese so deserves it though for a super charming story.
BEST ACTOR
Jean Dujardin in The Artist. He was mesmerizing. Deserves it over whiny, cuckolded Clooney!
BEST ACTRESS
Michelle Williams in My Week with Marilyn. This performance is haunting. I firmly believe she should win the award. But again, with the Civil Rights theme and its importance, Viola Davis, who too, had an outstanding performance, will probably take the Oscar.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Christopher Plummer in The Beginners. Hands down-no competition. This is the guy. Long overdue. Go see this movie. He rocks!
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Octavia Spencer in The Help. Very deserving. BUT so were a bunch of the other actresses in this film and they weren't even nominated. For instance: Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sissy Spacek, etc.
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Midnight in Paris by Woody Allen. This is one of his best. Right up there with Annie Hall. He will win.
BEST PICTURE
The Artist. This should be the winner. But The Help was very good and it is politically correct and relevant so it could beat The Artist. Still, I believe The Artist is the clear winner.
BEST DIRECTOR
Hugo. This was the most amazing 3D film ever made. I know this is a bold statement-but, seriously it is awesome. Life changing for me-REALLY. That being said, I bet The Artist's director, Michel Hazanavicius, will win. Scorsese so deserves it though for a super charming story.
BEST ACTOR
Jean Dujardin in The Artist. He was mesmerizing. Deserves it over whiny, cuckolded Clooney!
BEST ACTRESS
Michelle Williams in My Week with Marilyn. This performance is haunting. I firmly believe she should win the award. But again, with the Civil Rights theme and its importance, Viola Davis, who too, had an outstanding performance, will probably take the Oscar.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Christopher Plummer in The Beginners. Hands down-no competition. This is the guy. Long overdue. Go see this movie. He rocks!
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Octavia Spencer in The Help. Very deserving. BUT so were a bunch of the other actresses in this film and they weren't even nominated. For instance: Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sissy Spacek, etc.
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Midnight in Paris by Woody Allen. This is one of his best. Right up there with Annie Hall. He will win.
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