The Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2013 Outtakes

Last year I discovered the glory 

of Vanity Fair’s photo booth pics 

from their annual post-Oscars bash.

I am so, so glad I stumbled upon them again this year.

Here are some of the best:

She makes pregnancy sexy. That dress, that ring.
And he’s just adorable.

I <3 them. 

Funny ladies can be divas too.

J. Crew’s Jenna Lyons showing an actual smile and making glasses cool again.

Best of the night:
Chelsea Handler has her vodka, and her bff Jen Aniston is rocking out with her fiancé. 

photos via Vanity Fair 

And the winner is...

Like many other women, 

the most entertaining and anticipated part of award shows for me is the red carpet

 and the styles that the stars choose to wear. 

While I wish I was more blown away by both the looks and the Oscar show itself, 

there were definitely some fashion winners 

(and lackluster losers) 

from last night’s Academy Awards. 

Special shout outs to Charlize, Kerry and Naomi, 

three looks that I absoultely loved.

While everyone can’t be the absolute best dressed of the night, 

homage still needs to be paid to those who didn’t disappoint, 

those who strutted stylishly down the carpet

rocking new shapes, bright, fun colors

or the perfect amount of ruffle.

But Oscar wasn’t the only one sporting shining starlets; 

the after parties were where some really sparkled, 

where Jennifer and Amanda wore much better looks than earlier in the evening,

and ladies like Amy and Miranda absolutely shined.

I would have loved to see some more of this on the red carpet,

more risks, glamour, and subtle sexiness.

Who were your fashion favorites?

photos via People.com & E Online

Favorite Finds: Productivity, Paper & Pinot

A lot of various articles and websites grab my attention as I spend so much time online all day, for work and play. I often save these to read later at night when I have some free time or end up emailing myself links to read eventually, as I sometimes can’t find time to read longer length articles in the middle of my busy work weeks. 

While some articles are simply read, acknowledged and I move on, there are others that I thoroughly enjoy, that I’m eager to discuss, that I'd love to share with others.

And since I also love classic lists, here is a collection of some of my recent favorite finds that I’ve discovered and read lately:

1. Continuing with my belief in being more efficient with your time instead of just putting in the hours for hours sake: New York Times article “Relax! You’ll Be More Productive"

2. Motivation to not give up: The Power of Persistence from The Now Stylebook

3. After reading this piece on Jennifer Lawrence, I was even more excited for her Oscar win last night: Vanity Fair’s February 2013 cover story

4. Because anytime we take the characters out of Downton and into modern age, I’m amused: Downton Abbey Alive on Facebook 

5. One of my favorite weddings sites branching out into home style and including my favorite stationer:  Style Me Pretty at Home with Stationery from Cheree Berry Paper

6. Stumbled upon a gem of a site, immediately adding it to my Daily Reads: Note to Self

7. I heart cupcakes, I heart wine, and I heart Cupcake Vineyards, mostly due to their cute label designs. Doesn’t hurt to brush up on some vino basics either: Wine Education & Tasting 101 on The Everygirl