Tuesday's Top 10; The Oscars Best Dressed

This Sunday evening we began what I have a feeling will be a tradition, of cheering on Hailee at the Oscars. I was quite excited about my roses and overpriced plastic oscars which I picked up on Hollywood blvd this Saturday:

And also a tad too excited about the taco bar... and well stocked refreshment bar (hydration is so pivotal). 

Naturally, aside from the best supporting actress category, I was most excited about red carpet arrivals.
Sadly, with the exception of Hailee and Cate Blanchett I was slightly underwhelmed. I just felt like some fun and frivolity was missing...

Yet, I somehow managed to pick my nine favorites of the evening, plus one after party all star.

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy 

Our Hailee in her custom made Marchesa! 

Camila Alves in Kaufmanfranco

Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein 

Hilary Swank in Gucci 

Mandy Moore in Monique Lhuillier 

Florence Welch in Valentino 

Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein 

Rhea Durham in Naeem Kahn 

And now we move to the after party because, quite honestly, there weren't 10 dresses I loved on the red carpet (disappointment).... 

Diane von Furstenberg 

Who were your favorites?

Daily Quote Dose

“If more of us valued food, and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Image via Once Wed

Tabletop Pop

I love to entertain. There are few things better than a dinner party with good friends and copious amounts of wine. And to make things just a little glamorous, a chic tabletop instantly ups the festive factor. I've never been one to spend much time worrying about the table, but the images below have inspired me to put in the extra effort for my next soiree. I'm thinking, homemade gold glitter paper (that will be messy but everyone likes to be glittered up, no?), plastic gold silverware (since I am of the "no kitchenware of my own demographic") and bright colored plates, with mixed patterns.

Image 1 via Aubrey Rd; Images 2, 3 & 4 via Coco + Kelley


 

Summer Dinner Party- Al Fresco

 

                                  (Photo: Mypunchbowl)

There's something magical about sitting outside in the warm summer air and enjoying cocktails (and maybe a meal every once and again) with friends. With just a little lighting, pillows, throw blankets, and a killer playlist, summer bliss is within your reach. Here are some al fresco party pictures to inspire your inner hostess. 

 

                                   (Photo: Domino Magazine) 

                                                     (Photo: Belle Maison)

 

                                   (Photo: Design Wonderland)

Also, enjoy my personal summer party playlist- perfect for casual summer get-togethers.

Summer Sunset Playlist

1. Stir It Up- Bob Marley

2. Out of My Mind- John Mayer Trio

3. In the Summertime- Mungo Jerry

4. Three Little Birds- Boy Marley

5. Dear Mr. Fantasy- Traffic 

6. Don't Stop Loving Me Now- Floating Action 

7. California Stars- Billy Bragg and Wilco 

8. Hotel California- The Eagles 

9. Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison 

10. The Next Time Around- Little Joy 

11. Better Together- Jack Johnson 

12. Could You Be Loved- Bob Marley

13. Santeria- Sublime 

14. Tequila Sunrise- The Eagles

15. Daddy- The Maytals