Dress Like Kate: Installment #3


One thing I love about Kate is her style. It is classic, timely, and modest. She has great pieces that can be mixed and matched and worn more than once. Unfortunately, most of us don't have Kate's budget, so I went on a mission to find affordable, inspired-by-Kate pieces. Make sure to check out Installments #1 and #2!
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Kate's nude Riess dress was a huge hit. She wore it at Buckingham Palace when meeting the President and First Lady of the United States. This was one of Will and Kate's first appearances after their honeymoon in 2011. Nude is a very hard color to pull off so I picked the Tea Time After Time dress that is in a beautiful deep purple. It still offers the same body hugging, wrap, small sleeves, and rouching features as the Riess dress. Just add some black pumps like Kate did!


Kate loves geometric patterns and wearing satin to dress things up. The Out and Turnabout Dress adds in both these elements. It features a geometric pattern, skirt flare, and sleeve length like the Hobbs dress and the belt feature of the Hobbs and Christopher Kane Coat Dress. The Out and Turnabout dress is a beautiful blue silk just like Kate's coat dress!
Kate has worn her navy blue Smythe blazer countless times and have paired it with countless tops and bottoms. This is one of her most versatile pieces. I love how she paired it with a ruffled top underneath. It takes a traditionally masculine item and pairs it with a very feminine item. Check out the 9XIS Boyfriend Blazer and Allegra K Rouched Front Blouse. Wear them with your favorite pair of jeans and you'll have a perfect Kopy Kate outfit!


Look for Dress Like Kate: Installment #4 coming soon!







Blogging the Bachelor: Week 3

It's time again to link up with fellow Bachelor enthusiasts! Aubrey, Kimberly, and I would love for you to join us even if you are already a part of a different Bachelor link up. This helps us meet more people! Just remember, no spoilers (they suck and ruin the fun).





He knows who his haters are. You better watch out.
I've been reading and hearing that there are a lot of JP haters out there. He's boring; he has no personality; his accent makes him hard to understand, etc. I see him as the most mature bachelor we've had. He weighs his decisions thoughtfully and carefully.  He's a real grown up unlike some other bachelors we've seen (Bob Guiney, Ben Flajnik). You also have to remember that he's not American. He is from Venezuela which is an entirely different country with an entirely different culture. He isn't all of a sudden going to have the instant gratification/reckless/high strung temperament of an American. Okay, enough of my I Heart Juan Pablo campaign...

Predictions
My hopes for tonight are (1) Nikki, Cassandra, or Renee gets a one on one date (2) Free Spirit Lucy and Dog Lover Kelly get sent packing, and (3) Juan Pablo kisses Renee (she practically begged him for it last week!). Other then that, bring on the meltdowns and mayhem!

Cassandra's Day of Fun in the Sun
I wanted her to get a one on one so we could avoid another meltdown this week.

Cassandra is only 21... what?!?

Did anyone count how many times she told us her last first date (a) either 3 years ago or (b) when she was 18?

I don't think I care for her. Is she standoffish or is she just really shy and comes off that way?

Wait, when was her last first date. Oh, sorry, I thought I forgot for a second!

Soccer Group Date

Sharleen and Alli  were soccer stars!

Juan so wants Nikki. Next week is her week for a one on one date.

He also really likes Andi...
Lucy kept her clothes on!

YESSS!! Nikki got the group date rose.

Andi needs to stop with the insecurity. It's going to bite her in the ass.


Chelsie's Bungee Adventure
Trying a bit much with that car dancing? Awkward.

She annoyed me last week and still annoying me this week.

Chelsie CANNOT be the only person in Bachelor history to not take the plunge. However, I would react the same way she did.

I was surprised the Chelsie got the rose, I wouldn't  have predicted it before the date, but glad she did so we all got to see Billy Currington! He was probably the most exciting thing about that date.

Pool Party
Pool parties at the mansion are never a good idea. The claws and the slores come out every time. It's just a fact.

Every girl wants a man who can cook. Bravo, JP. I would just die if Nick made me breakfast.

Has Clare ever seen this show? Of course, it's Renee to the rescue!


Random Nonsense
Elise went into total bitch mode over Chelsie getting that one on one date over her. Could she be turning into this this season's Tierra? Does she know she's only 3 years older than Chelsie? I hope she starts bitching to Cassandra about it.

Rose Ceremony
All the girls cleaned up very nicely after the pool party. I really loved Andi's simple white dress with green statement necklace.
Dog Lover Kelly stayed, but Free Spirit Lucy went home. Christie was the other woman to go home. I still have no idea who Christy is.

The Final Four (my predictions)
Andi
Sharleen
Nikki
Cassandra


See you next week! In the meantime don't forget what life is all about - straddling people... and things!


2014 Golden Globe Fashion


2014 Golden Globe Fashion




WORST DRESSED


//5// Jacqueline Bisset



Poof over the age of 30 is just a no-no.

//4// Jessica Lange
I don't care for a scoop neck on a formal dress, and the color, fabric, and rouching are just terrible.
//3// Heidi Klum
The top portion doesn't fit her and the huge flower pattern on the dress is ugly. The hairstyle and necklace only ruin it more.
//2// Joanna Newsom

Andy Samberg's wife looks like she was in a ribbon factory during an explosion. Craft store couture?

WORST!
//1// Berenice Bejo in Giambattista Vallie Couture

I had to google this chick to find out who Berenice Bejo is. I still have no idea. The combination of that neckline, fabric, and train is all wrong. So is the fit, and I think something is growing off of her. She may want to see a doctor about that. The too-tight bun and street walker gold earrings only add insult to injury. Train wreck!
BEST DRESSED
 //5// Reese Witherspoon
The color, cut, and fit of this dress are perfect!

//4// Madison Walls

I have no idea what Madison has been in either, but she certainly knows how to dress! I am in love with this dress and the way she wears it. Bravo!
  
//3// Olivia Wilde
Olivia was by far the best dressed prego at the Globes. She picked a great silhouette and a great color.
//2// Tatiana Maslany
I love this 1920s inspired tank dress. It's so simple, yet so elegant and really makes a statement. Tatiana (Orphan Black) looks gorgeous.
 BEST!
//1// Margot Robbie  in Gucci
  Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) is a new comer to the awards circuit and hit it out of the park on her first time out. Her dress is sleek, sexy, and she was wearing emerald green shoes for an amazing pop of color!
 
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Leslie Mann and Amy Poehler
 

CUTEST COUPLE
 
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
  BEST MAKEUP
Sandra Bullock
  I hated her dress, but loved her makeup.

BEST HAIR
Sandra Bullock
BEST ACCESORY
Bono's shades, duh... and they're purple. Amazing!
What would you like to see more less of this awards season? Your feedback always helps!