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2012 Grammys; Katy Perry to Russell Brand

2012-02-13T08:30:00.000-06:00

If you watched last night's Grammy Awards, you saw Katy Perry sing a new song.
The words went a little something like this...

You chewed me up and spit me out
Like I was poison in your mouth

You took my light
You drained me down

You ripped me off
Your love was cheap

Throw your sticks and stones
Throw your bombs and your blows

But you're not gonna break my soul
This is the part of me that you're never gonna ever take away from me

Keep your diamond ring
In fact, you can keep everything
Except for me

Well, damn.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand signed papers this past week to finalize their divorce in June. Russell didn't ask for anything. Katy signed with a smiley face. ☺

What do you think of Katy's new song?

Are you thinking... YOU GO GIRL!

Or do you think it was distasteful?

Personally, I'm somewhere in the middle.

On one hand, I think it's great she has such an amazing platform to vent.

On the other hand, I'm totally on Team Russell.

2012 Grammy Fashion; B-O-Y-S Boys

2012-02-13T08:15:00.000-06:00

Mario Lopez

Shaggy

LL Cool J

Billy Ray Cyrus

Jason Aldean

Tony Bennett

Adam Levine

Bruno Mars

Thoughts:
That Mario Lopez looks nice in a suit.
Shaggy makes me think of high school.
Adam looks nice in a suit too.
I adore Bruno Mars, but it seriously looks like he's not wearing socks.
IS HE NOT WEARING SOCKS?!

2012 Grammy Fashion; The Lovely Ladies

2012-02-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

Rihanna

Adele

Tia Carrere

Kelly Osbourne

Paris Hilton

Diana Ross

Kate Beckinsale

Pauley Perrette

Jessie J

Kathy Griffin

Carrie Underwood

Esperanza Spalding

Fergie

Katy Perry

Kelly Rowland

Malin Akerman

Robyn

Taraji P. Henson

Taylor Swift

Skylar Grey

Corinne Bailey Rae

Giuliana Rancic

Julianne Hough

Gwyneth Paltrow

Hillary Scott

Nicki Minaj

Cyndi Lauper

Bonnie Raitt

Thoughts:
Rihanna looks great from the neck down. I'm not loving the hair.
Adele is simply amazing.
Why won't Kelly change her hair color? It ruins everything she wears.
Paris looks great in this white & gold combo.
Kate is stunning as usual. She's so so so pretty.
Kathy somehow makes an ivory dress work with her red hair.
Carrie's dress is boring.
WTFergie?!
Katy's blue dress is gorgeous. Why does her hair have to match?
Malin's shoes are all kinds of wrong.
I take that back. Robyn's shoes are worse.
Julianne's hair looks awful.
Gwyneth, we get it. You're in great shape. Now, wear something else.
Nicki Minaj is a weirdo, but I love her.

Hell On Heels

2012-02-10T11:00:00.000-06:00

I wear heels 4 to 5 days a week even though my feet are killing me when I get home.
My coworkers ask if I’m feeling ok when I do wear flats.
I was told yesterday that I have ‘such an extensive wardrobe’.
I get called Hot Mama by one lady on a regular basis.
Another calls me Twiggy.
I get a lot of, “You look nice today.”
Or, “What a pretty dress!”
There’s also, “Girl, where’d you get them heels?”
What can I say?
I'm hell on heels.

I'm hell on heels
Say what you will
I done made the devil a deal
He made me pretty
He made me smart
And I'm gonna break me a million hearts
I'm hell on heels
Baby, I'm coming for you

Today, I'm linking up with Life Rearranged for Insta-Friday.

Saturday ♥ Share, Vol. I

2012-02-04T15:30:00.000-06:00

On this rainy Saturday afternoon, I'm in bed with my laptop and a cup of coffee. Just like a good book or a good movie, I love finding new blogs to read. Today, I'm going to share a few of my recent blog finds with you.
I hope you'll visit these ladies and say hello.

via weheartit

1. Gina from Pebbz Blog
Gina lives across the pond in England.
She's engaged to be married and blogs about a little of this and a little of that.

2. Cecilia from Dearest Lou
Cecilia is an adorable fashion blogger.
She's a newlywed with some of the cutest engagement pics I've ever seen.

3. Makaila from Distinctly M
In her own words, Makaila is a small town girl aiming to live big time dreams.
She's planning a wedding and blogs about all sorts of fun stuff like clothes and shopping.

4. Cate from Wild Ruffle
Cate is a Minnesota gal blogging about her love of clothes and every day life as a wife and mom.

5. Lia from Sunkissed & Southern
The bestie introduced me to this blogger.
Lia grew up Memphis, TN, but currently lives with her new hubby in NYC.

6. VV from Voguely Van
VV is another great fashion blogger.
She lives in the Philippines and had me at Prada sunglasses.

7. Lindsey from The Bargain Blonde
Lindsey is a single twenty-something blogger living in Dallas, Texas.
She shares her love of shopping and knack for finding the best deals at her place.

♥♥♥

I ♥ Handbag Heaven

2012-02-03T13:00:00.000-06:00

Every time Handbag Heaven sends me an email, I get sucked into their website. They have so many gorgeous, affordable bags. It's really hard to narrow it down to one or two I love. So, I ultimately end up making a wishlist as long as my arm. What I love most about their site is the functionality. You can shop by price, by style or by color. Need a yellow bag under $25? Bam. Also, they have bags starting at $10. No bag is over $85.

Here are just a few of my favorites.

Caroline Lace Clutch & Luna Frame Clutch

Helene Bowler Satchel & Audrina Sweater Satchel

Elise Oversized Tote & Hillary Oversized Hobo

Bryce Perforated Tote

If you see something you like, use this link to get 15% off your purchase.

Your Questions Answered; Vol. I

2012-02-02T10:15:00.000-06:00

from Deals, Steals and Heels

Who's the one celebrity you just want to bitchslap into oblivion... and why?

Kim Kardashian is definitely at the top of the list. The only things I like about Kim are her flawless makeup and shoe collection. She wouldn't have either if she weren't such a famewhore. I'm sick of her voice, her face and her family. If I thought she was actually doing something worthwhile for society, maybe I wouldn't dislike her so much.

Coming in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th are...

Lindsay Lohan & the cast of The Jersey Shore

Chris Brown & Courtney Stodden

from Christina's Pop Life

Who were your childhood crushes?
I didn't have to think long and hard about this one. There were four fellas who graced my walls back in the day. In no particular order, there's Kirk Cameron, Jason Priestley, Bret Michaels, and Jordan Knight. It's funny how times change. I only think two of the four guys are still attractive today. Well, two if Bret Michaels keeps his bandana on. I'm really afraid of what might be happening underneath there. Can you guess who the other guy is?

When did you start loving Britney?
I've loved Britney since the day this video debuted back in 1998. I can't remember why I loved it so much. Was it the voice, the hair, the provocative clothes, or the beat? If I had to guess, I'd say it was all of the above. What I can say with certainty is that I've loved Britney for over thirteen years. I've stuck by her through the good, the bad, the crazy, and the ugly. Britney is my homegirl for life.

Who introduced you to Twilight?
If I remember correctly, my friend Nicolette started the books first. Word spread in our group. Books were passed back and forth. Or, in my case, they were purchased because I couldn't wait my turn. There were sleepless nights, unfed children, unwashed laundry, and dreams of sparkly vampires during this time. After each of us had at least finished the first book, we went to see Twilight in the theater. The rest is history.

If you have more questions, feel free to ask. This is fun!

2012 Project 52; Update #1

2012-01-31T13:00:00.000-06:00

Since January is coming to a chose, I figured it was time for a Project 52 update. Can you believe I actually have some items crossed off my list?

5. Read 25 books. 3/25
I read the first three books in the My Blood Approves series by Amanda Hocking. They're a really easy and cheesy read about vampires. So, of course, I love them. I'd like to give a shout-out to my friend Ginger for lending them to me on my Nook for the free.

6. Watch 15 movies from my Netflix list. 8/15
I lowered my number from last year because I totally slacked off on at-home movie watching. I don't think I'll have any problem meeting the new goal since I've already watched eight movies at home.

Red
Horrible Bosses
Crazy Stupid Love
Water for Elephants
The Help
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Moneyball
The Ides of March

Surprisingly enough, none of these were horrible. Red was entertaining enough, but I expected more with such a great cast. The Ides of March was slow, but good. I love love loved the others. {For those of you that don't know what Paradise Lost 3 is about, you can click the link which will take you to the Wikipedia page.}

~~25. Take a day off from work and spend it with my mom.~~
Two weeks ago, my mom and I spent our day off together. We had lunch at Chili's then got massages and facials at our favorite day spa.

26. Eat at 3 new restaurants. 1/3
The Hero and I took the kids to a Mexican restaurant his parents had been raving about. We didn't love it or hate it. It was just ok. The service was excellent though. I don't know that we'll go back. Most of the Mexican restaurants around here have the same menu. We'll probably stick to our favorites.

36. Get a massage.
37. Get a facial.
I usually get one massage and facial per year. It's better than nothing, but I'd love to go more. My face looked and felt great after the facial. The massage I could almost do without. I think it's the massage therapists I've seen. They've all been a little rough with me. Don't they know I'm fragile? Also, I really think I'd prefer a male massage therapist. One that looks like, you guessed it, Gerard Butler.

What can I say? Sparta's been on my mind lately.

2012 SAG Awards Penelope Ann Miller in Blue Nile Jewelry

2012-01-30T14:00:00.000-06:00

When it comes to awards shows, I'm usually obsessed with the dresses, makeup and hair. I often forget to point out the amazing jewels. In case you didn't know, I'm a sucker for diamonds and sapphires. I blame my mom for the diamond obsession. She's the one who gave birth to me in April. And blue is my favorite color!

The Artist's Penelope Anne Miller wore Blue Nile diamond and sapphire jewelry to the SAG Awards last night.

When I see Penelope Ann Miller, I can't help but think of Kindergarten Cop.

Blue Nile, Inc. the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, dressed Best Ensemble nominated actress Penelope Ann Millers in its sapphire & diamond stud earrings, sapphire & diamond bracelet, premier eternity diamond bracelet, and sapphire & diamond ring. Created for celebrity red carpet appearances and Hollywood premiere events, the one of a kind sapphire & diamond pieces are a part of Blue Nile’s Extraordinary Collection.

This is why I dream of being famous.

I want someone to give me a fancy dress and stunning jewels for a night on the town.

And since I'm dreaming, I'd like Gerard Butler to be my date.

2012 SAG Awards Fashion; Best Dressed Emma Stone

2012-01-30T11:15:00.001-06:00

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen

For The Win!

Let's start with the obvious.

I ♥ Emma Stone.

I love that she's wearing black.

I love that the dress is a shorter, flirty length.

I love that the whole look is gorgeous & edgy at the same time.

Yet again, her hair & makeup are flawless.

Love the pink lips!

The clutch has a gold skull & horses. Fierce!

Now, let's talk about the heels.

Ruffles on the toe.. Ruffles on the heel.. Ankle straps & tiny gold buckles..

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Let me say it once again.

I ♥ Emma Stone.

Who is your choice for Best Dressed?

2012 Sag Awards Fashion; Who Got It Right

2012-01-30T10:45:00.000-06:00

Viola Davis in Marchesa

I don't usually love white dresses, but on Viola... perfection.

I love the gold detail on the bust.

I love that her accessories are understated & match perfectly.

Her hair looks great too.

Dianna Agron in Carolina Herrera

I love love love this color on Dianna.

Even though this dress isn't new & different, it still works.

Her simple hair, makeup & jewels complete the look.

Jessica Chastain in Calvin Klein

I don't know that I would have liked this dress on anyone else.

I think Jessica is so beautiful.

For a redhead, she pulls off this blue nicely.

The glam hair and earrings are great.

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

I appreciate that Sofia knows what works for her and sticks with it.

If I'm being honest, I would have loved for her to surprise us.

Regardless, she always looks amazing on the red carpet.

She picked another winning dress.

The jewels & clutch really complete the look.

Michelle Williams in Valentino

Michelle makes my list of favorites even though I don't love the whole look.

First off, her makeup looks flawless. She has such a pretty face.

I love 3/4 of the dress. Why didn't it go all the way to the floor?

I think what I hate most is the shoes she chose. If your shoes are going to show, they need to be hotter.

Regardless, she still looks better than half the people who walked the red carpet.

Up next... Who I Chose for Best Dressed

Do you realize who's missing?

2012 SAG Awards; What's Left

2012-01-30T09:30:00.000-06:00

Shailene Woodley

Jenna Ushkowitz

Busy Phillips

Ariel Winter

Missi Pyle

Naya Rivera

Maya Rudolph

Jayma Mays

Thoughts:
I like that Busy wore her hair down, but the dress is totally inappropriate for an awards show.
Ariel chose another great dress.
I don't love the color of Jayma's dress on her, but it's really pretty.

Fave - Jayma Mays

2012 SAG Awards Fashion; Color By Number

2012-01-30T09:15:00.000-06:00

Jennifer Carpenter

Diane Lane

Melissa McCarthy

Kate Flannery

Penelope Ann Miller

Jane Lynch

Jenna Fischer

Emily Blunt

Regina King

Julie Bowen

Natalie Portman

Giuliana Rancic

Kyra Sedgwick

Thoughts:
Even though Jennifer's red dress is short & simple, I love it.
I love that Jane's dress has pockets.
Jenna, once again, chose a horrible dress.
Regina looks great in lilac. Love the color & style of the dress.
I seriously love Giuliana's dress. It's different & looks really pretty on her.
I get that Kyra has an amazing body at 46, but are cutouts really necessary?

Fave - Giuliana Rancic
Honorable Mentions - Jennifer Carpenter & Regina King

2012 SAG Awards Fashion; Pretty Partners

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

GC + SK

BF + MM

EB + JK

KS + KB

AS + VP

DL + JB

BP + AJ

♥♥♥

2012 SAG Awards Fashion; Let's Hear It For The Boys

2012-01-30T07:45:00.000-06:00

Matthew Morrison, Kevin McHale, Chord Overstreet

Jonah Hill, Jean Dujardin, Michael C. Hall

Chris Colfer, Jim Parson, Cory Monteith

Aaron Paul, Christopher Plummer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Thoughts:
Jean is sexy. Love his tux.
I adore Michael C. Hall.

2012 SAG Awards Fashion; Back in Black

2012-01-30T07:30:00.000-06:00

Emily Watson & Ashlee Simpson

Angelina Jolie & Heather Morris

Amber Heard & Mayim Bialik

Amber Riley & Stacy Keibler

Tina Fey & Jane Krakowski

Thoughts:
Emily's dress is drab.
I don't hate Angelina's dress, but I don't love it either.
Heather's dress is atrocious.
Amber H.'s dress might have worked with different hair & makeup. Instead, she looks like a vampire.
Stacy's dress is pretty, but doesn't wow me. More than anything, I wish she'd change up her hair.
I kind of love Jane's dress.

Fave - Jane Krakowski

2012 SAG Awards Fashion; Ladies Over 55

2012-01-30T07:15:00.000-06:00

Linda Gray, 71

Mary Steenburgen, 58

Meryl Streep, 62

Glenn Close, 64

Jessica Lange, 62

Kathy Bates, 63

Thoughts:
I love the color & style of Mary's dress.
Jessica is so so so gorgeous.
Kathy is so awesome. I wish she'd dress better.

Fave - Mary Steenburgen

2012 SAG Awards Fashion; White & Muted Tones

2012-01-30T07:00:00.000-06:00

Let's start off this fashion recap with the light dresses of the bunch. Some of these are white. Some of these are nude. Some of these are grey-ish. Not many can pull off this color. Let's have a look.

Julianna Margulies & Katrina Bowden

Kaley Cuoco & Angela Kinsey

Tilda Swinton & Zoe Saldana

Lea Michele & Octavia Spencer

Kelly Osbourne & Berenice Bejo

Judy Greer & Rose Byrne

Kristen Wiig & Sarah Hyland

Lena Headey & Gretchen Mol

Thoughts:
I think Julianna & Katrina's dresses are all wrong for their body type.
Kaley never wears color. It bugs me.
Kudos to Tilda for not looking too weird.
I don't like Zoe's dress.
I like Kelly's dress a lot. It would look better if her hair weren't the same color.
Judy looks like she's getting married.
Pantsuits are never a good idea.
Kristen's choker ruins her overall look.
The last 2 dresses are good, but not great.

Fave - Kelly Osbourne

Pin It Friday; Recent Pins

2012-01-27T09:00:00.000-06:00

Pinterest is like crack. If I get on there for two minutes, I'm on there for two hours.

Here are just a few of the things I've loved and pinned this week.

Today, I'm linking up with 5 Minutes for Mom for Pin It Friday.

I hate you, Red Solo Cup.

2012-01-26T09:00:00.000-06:00

Do you know this song, Red Solo Cup, by Toby Keith? I seriously hate it. I think it's one of the dumbest and most obnoxious songs ever written. This isn't to say I'm not a fan of country music... because I am. I grew up listening to country music. {I much prefer George Straight, Tim McGraw and Clay Walker though.} I change the station whenever it comes on. A song about a plastic cup you drink beer from... Come on. Really?

Now a red solo cup is the best receptacle
For barbecues tailgates fairs and festivals
And you sir do not have a pair of testicles
If you prefer drinking from glass

Red solo cup I fill you up
Let's have a party let's have a party
I love you red solo cup I lift you up
Proceed to party proceed to party

Now I've seen you in blue and I've seen you in yellow
But only you in red will do for this fellow
Cuz you are the Abbot to my Costello
And you are the fruit to my loom

Terri is one of the weirdos who actually loves this song. She even had her son sing it to me when they came over Friday night. While she was here, we had a mini photo shoot with some Red Solo Cups. This is me... hating on the cup like it's going to give me an STD.

Tell me. Do you love this stupid ass song?

What I Wore Wednesday; A Summer Dress in January

2012-01-25T08:00:00.001-06:00

Even though it's January, the temperatures in Memphis have been hovering around 60. Last Friday, when we were allowed to wear jeans to work, I wore this. The dress shrunk after I washed it, so I belted it and paired it with skinny jeans. I ended up wearing a black jacket over it most of the day because it's always cold at my desk. A coworker told me I wasn't dressed appropriately for January. I laughed. Most fashion rules are meant to be broken anyway.

Dress - Target
Belt - Kohl's {It came with a different shirt.}
Skinny Jeans - Target
Heels - JustFab

photos courtesy of the bestie

So, when it's the middle of winter, do you wear something from your spring and summer wardrobe if it's warm?

Today, I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday.

Tell me, what should I blog about?

2012-01-24T21:30:00.000-06:00

Let's play a game.

I'm in desperate need of something to blog about.

{I have a long list of ideas, but don't feel like working on any of them.}

So, I want you to tell me what to blog about.

Do you have a question you've always wanted to ask me?

Is there something you'd like me to feature that I haven't?

Don't be shy.

Seriously, peeps... help a sister out!

The best idea for a post could win a prize.

Today's Fun Fact:

3 Returning TV Shows I Love

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Three of my favorite shows recently started up again. They're all on cable, so they're not as mainstream as say Desperate Housewives or Grey's Anatomy. Regardless of what channel they're on, I love them. All three keep me interested for different reasons.

Pretty Little Liars, ABC Family
murder, teenagers, & an unknown killer still on the loose

Being Human, SyFy
vampires, werewelves & ghosts

Southland
cops, crime & inner turmoil

Do you watch and love any of these?

The Talk of Tinseltown; Heidi & Seal Split

2012-01-23T07:00:00.000-06:00

Zoe Saldana rushed to the aid of an elderly woman who was involved in a car accident in California on Wednesday. After witnessing the crash, Saldana called 911, helped the woman out of her car and waited with her until help arrived. Not many people would do this, so kudos to Zoe for doing the right thing.

Bryce Dallas Howard and husband Seth Gabel welcomed a daughter on Thursday. Beatrice Jean Howard-Gabel joins big brother Theo. Beatrice Jean isn't my favorite, but it's definitely better than Blue Ivy.

Justin Bieber wants to buy the rights to the Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon movie, Fear. The Biebs wants to recreate the film, so he can star in it. Hold. Stop. Wait a minute. I'm not denying he's a talented kid, but you don't ruin a great movie simply because you have the money to do so. Someone, please put a stop to this.
No one can replace Marky Mark in Fear.

Things haven't been great for Heather Locklear since Jack Wagner called off their engagement. Locklear had been drinking heavily and staying in bed most days, so her family quietly admitted her into a rehab facility. Jack apparently begged her to go, but she refused.

Katherine Heigl told E! News she wants to return to Grey's Anatomy and has officially asked to come back to the show. Isn't this the same Katherine Heigl who begged to leave? I watch Grey's and certainly don't miss her. Shonda Rhimes should have killed her off instead of Denny Duquette.

After 14 years, William Shatner is leaving his role as pitchman for Priceline.com. "The Negotiator" is supposedly going to fall off a cliff and die. Well, that's harsh.

There's been speculation the last couple of days as to whether or not Heidi Klum and Seal's marriage was over. They released a statement to People last night stating they are separating. The two were married in 2005 and have three children together. Seal also adopted Klum's oldest child from a previous marriage. Well, that sucks. Another one bites the dust.

Kristen Cavallari and Jay Cutler are expecting. I debated sharing this story, but I'm guessing there's at least one of you who cares about this news. The couple has broken up numerous times, so maybe a baby is just what they need to make it work. {That's sarcasm, people.}

The Talk of Tinseltown was brought to you today by...

Anne Hathaway

7 Pretty Things on Sunday

2012-01-22T09:30:00.000-06:00

I don't normally post on Sunday, but some great blogs gave me a reason to.

Today, I'm linking up for 7 Pretty Things on Sunday.

1. a bride on her wedding day

2. a hot pair of Jimmy Choos

3. a giant tub in front of a giant window

4. a hot pink Valentino bag

5. my babies

6. Michelle Williams

7. love

all images via pinterest {except for the one of my kids}

Today, I'm linking up with

Bow Chicka Wow Wow

2012-01-19T16:30:00.000-06:00

Ever have one of those days...

when your hair looks great

your makeup looks fabulous

your outfit is bangin'.

You take one look at yourself in the miror and think...

Damn, I look good!

Well, yesterday was one of those days.

Pretty as a picture, sweeter than a swisher
Mad 'cause I'm cuter than the girl that is with ya
I can talk about it 'cause I know that I'm pretty
If you know it too, then ladies sing it with me

All eyes on me when I walk in
No question that this girl's a 10
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful

My walk, my talk, the way I dress
It's not my fault, so please don't trip
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful

-- Pretty Girl Rock, Keri Hilson

Top - Body Shop
Tank - NY&Co
Pencil Skirt - Target
Heels - Target

Never said I was a fashion blogger... When I look good, I simply snap photos in the bathroom at work.

2012 Golden Globes; Recap Over

2012-01-16T19:30:00.000-06:00

I hope you enjoyed the fashion coverage of the 2012 Golden Globes
as much as I liked putting it together for you.

Until next time...

2012 Golden Globe Winners

2012-01-16T19:15:00.000-06:00

I was super excited for Claire Danes, the cast of Homeland, the cast of Modern Family, Jessica Lange, Matt LeBlanc, Kate Winslet, Michelle Williams, and Octavia Spencer.

Did any of your favorites win?

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Best & Worst Dressed

2012-01-16T19:00:00.000-06:00

Let's start with the worst, shall we.

I do not like Piper Perabo's dress one bit.

It's ginormous.

It looks like plastic.

It's also see-through.

Let's not forget the color. It looks like dirty bath water.

NOT A FAN!

Now, for the best dressed, we have Claire Danes.

Am I biased because I love Claire Danes?

Maybe...

I also love Homeland. If you're not watching this show, you should be.

I love the cut & style of this dress.

I've seen a lot of dresses like this lately. I would totally wear one.

I love the black & white combo. I especially love the sexy back.

Add a red lip.

Voila.

Fabulous!

Who are YOUR pics for Best & Worst Dressed this year?

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; The Fine Fellas

2012-01-16T18:45:00.000-06:00

Adam Levine

Damian Lewis & Bradley Cooper

Leonardo DiCaprio & Viggo Mortensen

Zachary Levi & David Duchovny

Jonah Hill & Eric Stonestreet

Ryan Seacrest & Owen Wilson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Michael Fassbender

Mark Wahlberg & Judd Apatow

Thoughts:
Who watches Homeland? I have a major crush on Damian Lewis.
When did Viggo get so old?
I like Zachary's tux.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; The Rest

2012-01-16T18:30:00.000-06:00

Connie Britton

Taissa Farmiga

Kate Winslet

Tilda Swinton

Elizabeth McGovern

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sharon Osbourne

Thoughts:
Connie looks underdressed.
I love Kate's dress. She always looks great.
I think Tilda gets pleasure out of dressing badly.
I love Elizabeth's hair & makeup. I also love the black & blue together. I just wish the dress was a different style.
A lot of people hate SMG's tie-dyed prom dress, but I like it. It works on her. I also love her makeup & ponytail.
At least Sharon's wearing sparkly pink shoes...

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; The Lovebirds

2012-01-16T18:15:00.000-06:00

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan

Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone

Ricky Gervais & Jane Fallon

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban

Ewan McGregor & wife

Kate Beckinsale & Len Wiseman

Eric Stonestreet & date

Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart

Steve Buscemi & wife

Colin Firth & wife

Rob Lowe & wife

Diane Lane & Josh Brolin

Elton John & David Furnish

Jessica Alba & Cash Warren

~~Joey Tribbiani~~ Matt LeBlanc & Andrea Anders

Kelsey Grammer & wife

Thoughts:
I love Jenna's dress!
Why is Ewan's wife dressed so blah? It's the Golden Globes, yo.
Calista, you don't have to dress old just because your husband is.
Jessica & Cash are a great looking couple.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Hotties Gerard & Ryan

2012-01-16T17:45:00.000-06:00

I thought we needed a break from the dresses.

Gerard Butler & Ryan Kwanten

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2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Hot Color of the Night

2012-01-16T17:30:00.000-06:00

Nude, cream, tan, beige, taupe, off-white...

Whatever color it is, it was the color of the night.

Kristen Wiig & Emily Watson

Heidi Klum & Amy Poehler

Sarah Hyland & Julie Bowen

Sarah Paulson & Amanda Peet

Elle Macpherson & Guliana Rancic

Thoughts:
Kristen & Emily look too plain for an awards show.
I really like Sarah's dress.
I love the sparkly cap sleeves on Julie's dress, but the bust looks all wrong for her.
Amanda looks like she's trying to cover a baby bump with ugly, lace curtains.
I don't typically like fishtail gowns, but Elle's was very pretty. She rocked it.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; The Deschanel Sisters

2012-01-16T17:15:00.001-06:00

Emily & Zooey Deschanel

I love these two, Zooey especially.

I'm not sure what's going on with Zooey's hair, but I don't like it.

The dress is ok, but the hair seriously ruins it for me.

Emily's too young for this dress. It would have looked better on Meryl Streep.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Shine & Bling

2012-01-16T17:00:00.000-06:00

Nicole Kidman

Andie MacDowell

Callie Thorne

Jessica Alba

Octavia Spencer

Salma Hayek

Madonna

Shailene Woodley

Nicole Richie

Thoughts:
Kidman hasn't gotten it right in years. She always disappoints me. Granted, the dress fits, but it's not enough.
Jessica & Octavia both chose a great color.
I'm not loving Salma or Madonna's look.
These pictures don't do Shailene's dress justice. It's gorgeous. She looked amazing.
I don't love Nicole's dress, but she looks great. Love the pony & bangs!

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Christmas Colors Y'all

2012-01-16T16:45:00.000-06:00

Laura Dern & Melissa McCarthy

Evan Rachel Wood & Hanna Simone

Kyle Richards & Connie Nielsen

Penelope Ann Miller, Viola Davis & Reese Witherspoon

Thoughts:
I don't love or hate any of these.
Laura looked fantastic on tv last night.
Melissa always chooses similar designs. Love that she knows what works.
Evan Rachel rocks this green frock. Like Angelina, she makes you love the dress because she owns it.
Viola & Reese both look great even though the dresses aren't show stoppers.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; She's Got The Blues

2012-01-16T16:30:00.000-06:00

Jodie Foster

Jane Lynch

Michelle Williams

Helen Mirren

Berenice Bejo

Freida Pinto

Kelly Osbourne

Thoughts:
Jodie's dress doesn't suit her.
I'd never wear Michelle's dress, but it works for her.
Helen always kills it.
Berenice looks so pretty. Love her whole look.
Freida looks great in this color. I love the gold necklace too.
Why is Kelly's hair grey?

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Simply Stunning

2012-01-16T10:45:00.000-06:00

Kate Beckinsale is so damn pretty.

The color & cut of her dress are perfect.

Her hair & makeup are flawless.

The diamond earrings & bracelets complete the look.

Love. Love. Love.

Jessica Biel is another one of those women that some love & some don't.

I personally think she's gorgeous.

The dress isn't my style, but she wears it well.

Her hair & makeup look flawless as well.

She's proof that a simple dress can look spectacular when you're beautiful.

Charlize Theron is always one of my favorites to watch.

When she first hit the red carpet, I could only see her top half.

I thought she looked amazing!

When I saw the length of the dress, I hated it.

Eventually, it started to grow on me.

How can you hate the dress when she looks this good?

The more I saw her, the more I loved it.

What do you think of the dress?

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Gold & White

2012-01-16T10:30:00.000-06:00

Katharine McPhee

Mary J. Blige

Diane Lane

Jessica Chastain

Busy Phillips

Thoughts:
I don't love Katharine's dress, but it looks good on her.
Diane looks fabulous. The color & style work for her.
I like Jessica's dress, but feel like something is missing or off.
I hate Busy's dress. It's not flattering at all.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Glee Kids

2012-01-16T10:15:00.000-06:00

Amber Riley

Chris Colfer

Naya Rivera

Cory Monteith

Dianna Agron

Matthew Morrison

Lea Michele

Mark Salling

Thoughts:
Does anyone else notice a pattern here?
I really like Chris's tux.
Naya's dress is pretty, but too simple in my opinion.
Dianna's dress isn't my style, but it looks great on her.
I don't like Lea's dress at all.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; I Adore Sofia & Emma

2012-01-16T08:15:00.000-06:00

Sofia Vergara always chooses the right dress.

She knows what works for her & sticks with it.

She looks amazing.

I'm always anxious to see what the redheads wear.

On anyone else, this dress wouldn't work.

I love the style. I also love that it's purple & fuschia.

Her hair & makeup look great too.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Brangelina & Clooney

2012-01-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

These two look really happy which makes me want to barf a little.

George is like a fine wine. He gets better with age.

I don't like Stacy's dress though.

Red is predictable.

I also hate the giant bow.

If you're going to attend an awards show with George Clooney, you should wow us.

This did not wow me.

I'm one of those women who LOVES Angelina Jolie.

I think she's absolutely stunning.

At first glance, I wasn't a fan of the dress.

Once I saw her for longer than two minutes, I fell in love with her look.

The Red Neckline, The Red Lips, The Red Clutch

She makes it work because she owns it.

And, of course, I love Brad... Goes without saying.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Black & Yellow

2012-01-16T07:45:00.000-06:00

Morena Baccarin & Rooney Mara

Julianne Moore & Debra Messing

Missy Pyle & Mireille Enos

Maria Menounos & Paula Patton

Mila Kunis & Maya Rudolph

Glenn Close & Meryl Streep

Thoughts:
I don't love any of these.
Mila is beautiful, but I feel like I've seen the dress before.
Also, I'm not really a fan of the bright ass yellow dresses.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; Pinks & Purples

2012-01-16T07:30:00.000-06:00

Ariel Winter

Laura Linney

Madeleine Stowe

Natalie Portman

Tina Fey

Julianna Marguiles

Thoughts:
Ariel looks great. I love the hair, dress & shoes.
Natalie disappointed me. I don't like this dress.
I love the color & style of Julianna's dress. I also love the green earrings she chose.

2012 Golden Globes Fashion; The Fashion Rundown

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000-06:00

The dresses...

The tuxes...

The glam...

Stay tuned for a fashion recap, Handbags & Handguns style.

2012 Critics' Choice Awards Fashion

2012-01-13T16:30:00.000-06:00

I wasn't going to blog about the fashion from the Critics' Choice Awards, but there were several dresses I really loved. Let's see if any of you agree with me.

Diane Kruger

Michelle Williams

Shailene Woodley

Jessica Chastain

Elle Fanning

Emma Stone

Kirsten Dunst

Charlize Theron

Viola Davis

Busy Phillips

Elizabeth Olson

Chloe Moretz

Evan Rachel Wood

Melissa McCarthy

Stacy Keibler & George Clooney

Thoughts:
I love that Diane's dress is different without being weird. I also love that her lips match her bag.
Michelle looks fabulous. I'm really loving the sleeves of this dress and the mixture of black and white.
I love Emma in green, but don't love this dress.
Viola looks fantastic in red.
Busy chose another great dress. I just wish she'd do something different with her hair.

The dresses are getting better!

Up next... The Golden Globes this Sunday!

Currently; Crazy Stupid Love

2012-01-13T11:00:00.000-06:00

Current Book
I just started the third book in the My Blood Approves series by Amanda Hocking. These are quick, easy reads about vampires. So, of course, I love them.

Current Albums
El Camino, The Black Keys
Love After War, Robin Thicke
Ceremonials, Florence + The Machine

Current Songs
It Will Rain, Bruno Mars
A Thousand Years, Christina Perri
Princess of China, Coldplay ft. Rihanna
Love You Like a Love Song, Selena Gomez & The Scene

Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure
Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake from Starbucks

Current Drink
Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks

Current Needs
a mani & pedi

Current Triumph
I've already crossed off a few items on my Project 52 list. {I'll update you on my progress next week.}

Current Anticipation
lunch with the bestie in 1 hour

Current Favorite Film
Crazy Stupid Love is seriously one of the best romantic comedies of ALL TIME. I watched it for the first time over the weekend. It's a new favorite.

Current Celebrity Crush{es}

Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling

Current Indulgence
the Starbucks I'm currently enjoying thanks to a gift card I received at Christmas

Current Outfit
a fuschia sweater dress, black tights & black wedge boots

Current Banes of My Existence
laundry & toys everywhere

Current Excitement
a 3-day weekend

Current Mood
I'm ready for the weekend.

Current Picture

2012 People's Choice Awards; The GentleMEN

2012-01-12T12:00:00.000-06:00

Liam Hemsworth & Miley Cyrus

Terence Howard

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka

Joseph Lawrence

Jason Biggs

Garrett Morris

Zachary Levi

Paul Wesley

Ian Somerhalder

Thoughts:
I do not like Liam & Miley together.
I love NPH!
Zachary's suit is ugly.
Ian is so sexy. That is all.

2012 People's Choice Awards; Pretty Little Liars

2012-01-12T11:45:00.001-06:00

Lucy Hale

Ashley Benson

Shay Mitchell

Thoughts:
I love this show.
I love these girls.
Lucy's dress would be great without the long part.
Ashley looks adorable.
I wish my hair was as shiny and straight as Shay's.

Fun Fact: Lucy Hale is from Memphis. Her sister worked for me back when I managed a tanning salon. She would come in all the time to tan. So, like, I KNOW HER!

I'm famous by proxy, yo.

2012 People's Choice Awards; Mish Mash

2012-01-12T11:45:00.000-06:00

Emma Stone

Ana Gasteyer

Chloe Moretz

Kelly Osbourne

Demi Lovato

Tracey Gold {from Growing Pains, y'all}

Jane Levy

Thoughts:
I don't love Emma's outfit, but I love Emma.
Ana's dres looks like it came from Dillard's.
Chloe looks super cute.
What is up with Kelly's hair color?

2012 People's Choice Awards; Super Shiny

2012-01-12T11:30:00.000-06:00

Julianne Hough

Elisha Cuthbert

Angela Kinsey

Cheryl Burke

Vanessa Hudgens

Sharon Osbourne

Thoughts:
I love Julianne's dress, front and back.
Elisha looks like a warrior princess. This is not a compliment.
Vanessa's dress is growing on me. I think I'd love it more without the slit.
Sharon's dress isn't flattering. It makes her look huge.

2012 People's Choice Awards; Colorful Color

2012-01-12T11:15:00.000-06:00

Jennifer Lawrence

Ginnifer Goodwin

Cobie Smulders

Kristen Bell

Whitney Cummings

Faith Hill

Busy Phillips

Kathy Griffin

Alyson Hannigan

Nina Dobrev

Thoughts:
Ginnifer looks fantastic. I'm digging the sleeves.
Cobie looks great in blue.
I like Busy's dress.

2012 People's Choice Awards; B&W Babes

2012-01-12T11:00:00.000-06:00

My favorite time of year has finally arrived.

AWARDS SEASON

First up, we have the People's Choice Awards which aired last night.

Lea Michele

Jennifer Morisson

Kaley Cuoco

Beth Behrs

Ashley Greene

Kat Dennings

Carrie Preston

Stana Katic

Pauley Perrette

Thoughts:
I like the top half of Jennifer's dress.
Carrie's dress belongs on someone younger.
I really like Stana's dress.
The rest aren't that impressive.

Three Cheers for Three Years

2012-01-11T11:45:00.000-06:00

This past Friday was my 3-year blogiversary. I knew it was coming up, planned to schedule a post and forgot.
Shit happens, people. Shit happens.

Anyway, I've been blogging on a somewhat regular basis since January 2009. When I started, I never thought I'd still be doing it three years later. Now, I don't know where I'd be without it. Even if I don't schedule a post every day, blogging is always on my mind. I have notes everywhere with ideas for future blog posts. I talk to a lot of you through Twitter, Facebook and email on a daily basis. The comment love I receive always makes me smile. The friendships I've made here are truly a blessing. Happy Blogiversary to me!

Here's to more great things at Handbags & Handguns in 2012!

The Talk of Tinseltown is back in 2012!

2012-01-09T07:00:00.000-06:00

Bradd Pitt, 48, is walking with a cane these days after injuring his knee. He slipped carrying his daughter down a hill. The actor said, "It was either her or me." I hope Papa Pitt heals quickly.

Jessica Simpson announced she will be adding a maternity line to her billion dollar fashion empire. When asked what she looks for in maternity clothes, she replied, "I definitely look at comfort." Jessica's clothes, shoes and accessories are all super cute. I bet her maternity line will be great too.

Christina Aguilera recently spoke out about her weight and body. She said she loves her body, her boyfriend loves her body and she's happy. I don't have a problem with her weight. She's healthy. What I have a problem with is the clothes she chooses to wear. It's ok to go up a size, Christina.

Justin Bieber recently got his second Jesus tattoo. He has his savior's name tattooed in Hebrew on his rib cage. Now, he has the face of Jesus inked on his calf. To each his own...

Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their baby girl on Saturday in New York. Initial reports said her name was Ivy Blue Carter which I liked. Apparently, it's actually Blue Ivy Carter. Well, that sucks. They should change it.

Justin Timberlake's grandmother told Radar Online that he did propose to girlfriend Jessica Biel during the Christmas holidays. So, will the couple marry in Memphis? {I would totally go if they invited me.} Or will they marry in Colorado where Biel grew up? I love these two together. I hope it works out for them.

Drew Barrymore is also newly engaged. Her art consultant boyfriend, Will Kopelman, proposed over the Christmas holidays. This will be Barrymore's third marriage. Hopefully the third time is indeed the charm for Drew. Love her!

The Talk of Tinseltown was brought to you today by...

Denise Richards

Whip My Hair Back & Forth

2012-01-06T10:30:00.000-06:00

Yesterday, I visited my hair stylist. I don't know if you people realize how long my hair had gotten. It was seriously long, yo. I cut off three inches. You know what? It's still long! The lighting in the last picture makes my hair look red. It's still brown, but I did add some caramel highlights. I'm seriously loving it. I can't tell you how long it'd been since I last visited the salon. I promised my girl I wouldn't wait so long between visits.

Today, I'm linking up with Life Rearranged for Insta-Friday.

3 Reasons Why 2012 is going to KICK ASS!

2012-01-05T13:00:00.000-06:00

1. The Hunger Games
03.23.2012

2. The Dark Knight Rises
07.20.2012

3. Breaking Dawn - Part 2
11.16.2012

There's always one or two movies I'm DYING to see every year.

This year there's three.

Like, for real...

Jump up and down!

Scream and yell!

Pee your pants!

EXCITED!

2012 Project 52; Round 2

2012-01-04T08:00:00.000-06:00

This list is much more manageable. Trial and error, people.

~~1. Make a list of 52 things I’d like to accomplish this year.~~
2. Visit Graceland.
3. Sign the kids up for swimming lessons.
4. Get one of my photographs printed onto canvas for the living room.
5. Read 25 books.
6. Watch 15 movies from my Netflix list.
7. See 8 movies in the theater.
8. Go to a live sporting event.
9. Host a summer playdate.
10. Put money into my savings account.
11. Take a weekend trip.
12. Take the kids to the Children's Museum.
13. Take Little Man to the Pink Palace Museum.
14. Go to 2 concerts.
15. Complete 4 craft projects.
16. Buy a new couch.
17. Host a Scentsy party.
18. Complete the 30 Day Shred at least once.
19. Reach 1000 blog followers.
20. Have a GNO with my best friend, my niece & her best friend.
21. Catch up on How I Met Your Mother.
22. Try some new hairstyles found on Pinterest.
23. Wear a costume on Halloween.
24. Take the kids to the pumpkin patch.
25. Take a day off from work and spend it with my mom.
26. Eat at 3 new restaurants.
27. Attend the midnight premiere of The Hunger Games.
28. Buy a paper shredder.
29. Upload all pictures on my laptop to a photo storage site.
30. Get a new tattoo.
31. Take Little Bit to Sweet & Sassy to get her hair & nails done.
32. Ask for a raise.
33. Find an evening babysitter.
34. Take an updated family photo.
35. Send out holiday cards no later than December 3.
36. Get a massage.
37. Get a facial.
38. Download and use Skype.
39. Get in the habit of washing and moisturizing my face every night before bed.
40. Go through closets and donate what can't/won't be worn.
41. Call the city to get a recycling bin.
42. Start recycling.
43. Cut & color my hair regularly because it's fun!
44. Buy new towels.
45. Buy an extra set of sheets for every bed.
46. Speaking of beds, get the kids to sleep in theirs!
47. Submit a guest post to either SITS or 5 Minutes for Mom.
48. Volunteer at my son's school.
49. Buy myself flowers, twice.
50. Get the dog spayed.
51. Meet 1 blog friend.
52. Make a Project 52 list for next year. {assuming the Mayans are wrong}

Michelle Williams & Her Locks of Love

2012-01-03T09:00:00.000-06:00

My friend Natalie likes to send me random texts with tidbits of information. One day, while waiting to see the doctor, she sent me a quote from an interview Michelle Williams had with Elle magazine. She knew I'd appreciate it. She was right. I literally teared up when I read it. I've always loved Michelle, but I definitely love her a little more now.

"What Matilda would love is for her mom to grow out the cropped hair,
though that’s unlikely to happen any time soon."

"I’ve really grown into it. I feel like myself with short hair.
And it’s been a really long time since I had long hair, five years."

"Of course, the only people who like it are gay men and my girlfriends.
Straight men across the board are not into this hair!"

"I cut it for the one straight man who has ever liked short hair,
and I wear it in memorial of somebody who really loved it."

She keeps it short for Heath.
Isn't that one of the sweetest things you've ever read?

Here I go... crying again.

I failed my first Project 52.

2012-01-02T16:30:00.000-06:00

When I made a list of 52 goals last year, I thought I could complete most of them. Do you want to know what I learned during the last year? There aren't enough hours in the day. Sometimes, I get lazy. Sometimes, I watch too much tv. Sometimes, I'd rather hang with my friends indoors instead of sweating it out in the sun. Sometimes, I have dark days and dark periods when nothing gets accomplished. I only completed 7 of the 52 items on my list. I'm so ashamed of myself. This has given me great direction for 2012's list though. Yes, that's right. I'm doing it again. I might be a slacker, but I'm no quitter.

Project 52 {2011)
1. Read 30 books.
~~2. See 8 movies in the theater.~~
3. Save $1000.
4. Buy a new car.
5. Go to the gym at least 3 days a week.
6. Keep an exercise log.
~~7. Be bikini ready by May 1.~~
8. Print out all the pictures I’ve taken and get them into albums and/or scrapbooks.
9. Find my dream job, or at least get on the path to finding my dream job.
10. Take a Photoshop class.
11. Take a photography lighting class.
12. Take a trip with The Hero even if it’s only for 2 days.
13. Meet at least 1 blog friend.
~~14. Host a party and/or cookout in the summer.~~
15. Get some family photos taken.
~~16. Complete at least 1 craft project.~~
17. Research genealogy on both sides of my family.
18. Donate money to St. Jude.
19. Watch 20 movies from my Netflix queue.
20. Visit Graceland.
21. Go to a Redbirds game.
22. Go to a Grizzlies game.
23. Go to a museum or art gallery.
24. Get new glasses and make myself wear them.
~~25. Try on a pair of jeggings.~~
26. Take the kids to the sprinkler park no matter how hot it is.
27. Go to the zoo at least 3 times during the summer months.
28. Take the kids to the Children’s Museum two times.
29. Take Little Man to the Pink Palace.
30. Teach Little Man to tie his shoes.
~~31. Potty train Little Bit.~~
32. Take a road trip with the girls.
~~33. Get a new tattoo.~~
34. Visit my aunt and cousins.
35. See at least 2 musicals at The Orpheum.
36. Go to 2 concerts.
37. Implement 3 things at home to live more green.
38. Design ‘The Talk of Tinseltown’ t-shirts.
39. Participate in NaNoWriMo.
40. Participate in DePhoMo.
41. Get my gun permit.
42. Cook something from scratch.
43. Take more pictures.
44. Write every day in my One Line A Day Journal.
45. Tear out everything in my flower beds and plant new stuff in the spring.
46. Get a celebrity to host a giveaway on my blog.
47. Start a book club.
48. Sign the kids up for swimming lessons.
49. Start learning Spanish.
50. Suck it up and see a dermatologist. (Skin cancer scares me.)
51. Send 3 handwritten cards or notes to friends.
52. Donate $5 for every item not completed.

As you can see by the last item {#52}, I need to donate $225.
I'm a woman of my word. I'll let you you know as soon as I do this.

Stay tuned for my {2012} Project 52 list. It's a doozy.

Bring it, twenty twelve.

2012-01-01T23:00:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year, lovelies.

images via pinterest

Christmas 2011 Recap

2011-12-29T14:00:00.000-06:00

If I don't get this out now, I never will. Here is a brief recap of our Christmas holiday.

I finished my shopping on December 23. {Why, yes, I am a procrastinator!}

The Hero worked on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve morning was spent at the doctor's office. Both kids had ear infections.

I wrapped presents while they slept.

LM & LB got new Christmas jammies.

We made cookies for Santa.

We watched Elf.

Once they were asleep, I played Santa.

The Hero came home on Christmas morning.

The kids opened their presents.

The bikes from Santa were a huge hit!

We headed to The Hero's parent's house to exchange gifts with the fam.

My mom and her boyfriend came over Christmas Eve night.

We exchanged gifts again.

It was a great Christmas for all.

My Fave Gifts: Kim Kardashian perfume, my Keurig coffee maker and my UK coffee cup

Our Elf on the Shelf, Buddy

2011-12-23T13:00:00.000-06:00

Things have been crazy busy 'round these parts. I'm currently at work with hopes of leaving early to finish up my Christmas shopping. Yes, you read that right. I'm not finished. I have two stops to make. I'm armed with a small list and cash to burn. I should be in and out fairly quickly. Hopefully, I won't have to get redneck on anyone. Tonight, I'll be cleaning the house to make room for new crap, baking cookies for Santa and the family, wrapping presents, and eventually relaxing in bed watching The Family Stone. It's time to let my freak flag fly with Sarah Jessica Parker and Luke Wilson. {If you don't know what I'm talking about, you should be ashamed of yourself.}

This year, I jumped on the Elf on the Shelf bandwagon. With Little Man and Little Bit being 6 and 3, I thought it was the perfect time to start this tradition. The kids are absolutely loving waking up every morning to see what Buddy has gotten into. {They named him after Will Ferrell's character in Elf. Duh.} What's most important is how much fun I'm having! Thanks to Pinterest, I've had some great inspiration for Buddy's mishcievious ways.

Today, I'm linking up with Life Rearranged for Insta-Friday.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU & YOURS! ♥

Britney Spears is engaged, y'all.

2011-12-21T11:30:00.000-06:00

Former manager, Jason Trawick, proposed before his 40th birthday bash.

I'm so happy for Brit Brit. They look so cute together.

PS - The new Blogger interface sucks. It took me forever to get this post lined up right.

Flying sleds are indeed scary.

2011-12-20T13:30:00.001-06:00

On Sunday night, we took the kids to Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park. Starry Nights is one of the largest holiday light exhibits in the United States. We drank Starbucks from red cups, ate cookies and pointed out the various light displays. The kids had a blast. The Hero and I had fun too. There's nothing quite like experiencing Christmas through the eyes of a child. Santa was also there, so we paid him a quick visit.

As you can see, Little Bit looks less than thrilled. It took a while, but I was finally able to get her to tell me why she was scared of Santa. She said, "I didn't want to fly away into space with him." I kid you not. She thought the sled was going to take off. The poor thing... Ha!

A Guest Post & Giveaway Winners

2011-12-19T20:30:00.000-06:00

So, who won the recent giveaways? Let's find out!

The 3-piece luggage set from Wayfair goes to:
Inna at My Daily Fix

The Shabby Apple dress goes to:
Karen at A Peek at Karen's World

The Cascades Boutique Christmas Tree goes to:
Amy at Amy's Life

Congrats, ladies!

If you need a good laugh, check out my guest post over at Christina's Pop Life.
Christina is one of my fave bloggers. She's recovering from surgery, so run over there and show her some love.

Current Obsession; Scentsy

2011-12-15T09:00:00.000-06:00

The bestie recently had a Scentsy party. I went not knowing much about the product. Now, after having my warmers for a week, I'm officially in love. My house smells so good. I'm already planning a party of my own so I can get more goodies.

my fave scent, black raspberry vanilla

my kitchen warmer

my bedroom warmer

click to learn more

Do you have Scentsy products in your home?

Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway

2011-12-14T07:00:00.000-06:00

I'm teaming up with Shabby Apple once again to give away a fabulous dress to one of my followers. If you haven't heard of Shabby Apple, they're an online dress boutique that carries women's dresses, skirts, swimwear, and accessories. If you're like me, what you most want to do in the winter is get away to a place that's sunny and warm. Shabby Apple has a great selection of dresses, skirts and swimsuits perfect for cruise season and holiday getaways. Here are a few of my favorites.

Pietra

Sacred Falls

Trade Winds

One of you has the chance to win this gorgeous dress from Shabby Apple.

A simple shift takes on a new form with a lei of tucks, folds and petal-like ruffles along the rounded scoop neck of the Bali Ha'i dress. Princess seams and careful tailoring keep the shape classic, and the cap sleeves and deep orchid color make it the perfect stand-alone piece.

All you have to do to enter to win is...
like Shabby Apple on Facebook. {mandatory entry}

Extra Entry:
Like Handbags & Handguns on Facebook.

*This giveaway is open to US residents only.
This giveaway will end at Midnight CST on December 15, 2011.

Cascades Recycled Christmas Tree Giveaway

2011-12-12T11:00:00.009-06:00

Today's giveaway is hosted by Cascades Boutique. When I was contacted by them a few weeks ago, I'd never heard of a recycled and recyclable Christmas tree. Today, you have the chance to win one!

This Moderno tree is made of cardboard and is 100% recycled and recyclable. It comes in green or white, and makes for an ideal activity with family or friends. Break out the scissors, paper, glitter, crayons, and paintbrush for a memorable do-it-yourself project. The tree easy to assemble. You don't need tools or glue. It's also easy to disassemble and reuse.

This video shows how you can turn your plain tree into a beautiful work of art.

I seriously want to get one of these next year. I think the kids would love it.

Entering is easy peasy.
1. Tell me how you'd decorate this tree if you won.
2. Be a public follower of Handbags & Handguns.

Extra entries:
1. Like Handbags & Handguns on Facebook.
2. Follow me on Twitter.
3. Tweet the following:
Win a 100% recycled Christmas tree from Cascades Boutique at Handbags & Handguns
via @mistylovesvamps. http://tinyurl.com/d9dsmwr

*This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada only.
*This giveaway starts now and ends at 3:00 CST tomorrow, December 13, 2011.
This way you can receive your tree before the holiday season is over.

This giveaway has now ended.

The Talk of Tinseltown; All Ladies Today

2011-12-12T07:00:00.003-06:00

Men's Health magazine named Jennifer Aniston the hottest woman of all time. That's one hell of a compliment. Way to go, Rachel Green!

Kirsten Dunst received a protection order against her 51-year-old stalker. He's flown from France to L.A. more than five times, sent her letters, called her over a hundred times, and once, walked up to her doorstep and confronted her mom. That's so scary. I can't even imagine.

An alleged former assistant to Angelina Jolie claims the actress locks herself in the basement for hours and performs grueling exercises to stay thin. She doesn't eat because many children in the world can't eat. I'm betting this story is a big load of crap. What do you think?

Most of the time, Madame Tussauds wax figures don't exactly look like the real person. In this case, I'd say they nailed Gwen Stefani... down to the abs.

Lindsay Lohan's Chanel purse was stolen over the weekend. She left the bag in a car while attending a house party in Hawaii. The purse held her passport, probation documents and $10,000 in cash. Someone gave her the purse back minus the cash. That's what you get, you big dummy!

The Talk of Tinseltown was brought to you today by...

Beyonce

Wayfair.com Giveaway; 3-Piece Luggage Set

2011-12-11T11:00:00.007-06:00

Change of plans... the week of giveaways starts today!

I was recently contacted by Wayfair.com, formerly CSN Stores. They have absolutely everything from pillows and accent rugs to outdoor lighting and patio furniture. I've been looking through their kids furniture since we're transitioning Little Bit's room to a big girl room. They seriously have everything all in one place.

Today, for you, Wayfair and Handbags & Handguns are giving away this 3-piece luggage set!

Go on. Say it. Totally awesomesauce!

Entering is easy peasy.
1. Visit Wayfair.com and tell me what you love.
2. Be a public follower of Handbags & Handguns.

Extra entries:
1. Like Handbags & Handguns on Facebook.
2. Follow me on Twitter.
3. Tweet the following:
Win a 3-piece luggage set from @Wayfair at Handbags & Handguns
via @mistylovesvamps. http://tinyurl.com/75d8zef

*This giveaway is open to US residents only.
*This giveaway will end at Midnight CST on December 15, 2011.

My Pretty New Digs

2011-12-10T22:00:00.008-06:00

My new blog design is complete. It's clean and simple... exactly like I wanted. It's feels very reminiscent of my first design. I even went back to my original color theme -- pink, grey and turquoise. I'm extremely happy. This place feels like home again. If you're looking to get a new design, I highly recommend Designer Blogs. I give them two snaps up. {If you caught that reference, click the link and watch the video. It's around the 2:05 mark.}

Don't forget... This Monday starts a week-long giveaway event here at H&H.

You won't want to miss it!

Celebrities Being Bad; Plane Edition

2011-12-07T08:00:00.003-06:00

Alec Baldwin got kicked off a plane yesterday because he was too involved in a game of Words With Friends to turn off his phone. This prompted me to look into other celebs who've been kicked off planes. Here's a sampling.

Jonathan Rhys Meyer - belligerent & disorderly behavior

Naomi Campbell - abused a stewardess & spit on a cop

John Rich - too drunk

Mo'Nique - verbally abused the staff

Billie Joe Armstrong - saggy pants violated dress code

Kevin Smith - too large for 1 seat

Gerard Depardieu - tried to urinate in a bottle & missed

Josh Duhamel - refused to turn off his Blackberry

images via zimbio

Breaking Dawn Part 1: A Review & Pictures!

2011-12-06T17:30:00.003-06:00

I'm going to be honest with you. I put off this post for a bit because it pains me to say... I didn't love this movie. {Ok, I might be a little bit lazy too.} There were many scenes I loved. There were also I few I absolutely hated. I'm sorry, but the scene where the wolves talk to each other in their human voices is one of the dumbest ever. The wedding, honeymoon and Bella's transformation during childbirth were beautifully done. If they can put so much time and effort into those scenes, why not work just as hard on the rest? I'm not going to bash the movie because I'm obviously a Twi-Hard for life, but I did feel a huge pang of disappointment when it was over. I'm hoping the final film wraps the series up nicely.

Now, on to the fun stuff...
WHAT WE WORE TO THE MIDNIGHT SHOWING!

shirts from Olivia
skinny jeans from Target
wedge boots from Target

See what we wore previous years:
Eclipse
New Moon
Twilight

My new blog design should be up and running in a few days!

Turkey Day & some exciting news!

2011-11-26T11:00:00.006-06:00

I know I keep saying I'll blog regularly. I schedule a post or two, get excited about it for a minute and fall off the wagon again. When you're sharing a computer with your significant other, have two children, a full-time job, and a life... well, sometimes blogging falls to the wayside. I am here to report that a shiny, pink Dell laptop of my very own will be here in the next couple of days. It's an early Christmas present from The Hero. I will definitely be blogging regularly very soon. So, my iPod is named Angie. My iPhone is named Nora. My laptop, which isn't even here yet, has already been named. You'll be formally introduced when she arrives. I seriously can't wait.

In the upcoming weeks, I have some fun posts planned including...
A WEEK OF GIVEAWAYS!

I hope you and yours had a fabulous Thanksgiving.

2011 American Music Awards; Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber

2011-11-21T07:30:00.003-06:00

They're so stinkin' cute.

They make me want to vomit just a little bit.

2011 American Music Awards; The Chicos

2011-11-21T07:15:00.004-06:00

Lance Bass

Taio Cruz

Joe Jonas

Gavin DeGraw

Benjamin Bratt

The Situation

Lionel Richie

Mario

Lil Jon

John Legend

Adam Lambert

Matthew Morrison

Travie McCoy

Will.i.am & Robin Thicke

Thoughts:
John Legend & Matthew Morrison look great.
The rest are just... meh.

2011 American Music Awards; The Chicas

2011-11-21T07:00:00.004-06:00

Sarah Hyland

Jenny McCarthy

Katy Perry

Audrina Patridge

Jennifer Morrison

Julie Bowen

Sara Ramirez

Chaka Khan

Alanis Morissette

Heidi Klum

Taylor Swift

Vanessa Minnillo

Jennifer Hudson

Mary J. Blige

Thoughts:
I love Jenny's dress and booties.
Audrina looks like a stripper. Seriously, look at those shoes.
Alanis looks great!
I still can't get over how small Jennifer Hudson is.

The Ultimate Twilight Fan Link Up

2011-11-16T08:00:00.004-06:00

1. Are you going to see Breaking Dawn at the midnight release?
I'll be there with 9 other ladies in my super cute Breaking Dawn tee.

2. Scene you're most looking forward to in Breaking Dawn?
the one with all the hot vampire sex

3. Team Edward or Jacob?
I love me some shirtless Jacob, but I'll forever be Team Edward.

4. Favorite book in the Saga?
The love affair began with the first one, so I'm going with Twilight.

5. Do you have a Twilight collection?
I don't know if I'd call it a collection, but I have a few shirts, a few dolls,
a few cups, and a calendar.

Rawr.

The Talk of Tinseltown; Brad Pitt to Retire?

2011-11-14T14:30:00.004-06:00

Jennifer Lopez is rumored to be hooking up with one of her backup dancers, Casper Smart. Casper is a young 24. You go, JLo!

Singer Adele is recovering after laser surgery on her vocal chords. She took to her blog to say she's doing really well. I seriously love Adele. Get well soon!

In the new issue of Rolling Stone, George Clooney says he once thought about ending his life. He severely injured his spine in 2005 while filming Syriana. The pain was so bad, he thought ending his life would be the only way to cope. Your fans are so glad you didn't.

As promised, Justin Timberlake attended the Marine Corps Ball in Richmond, Virginia with Corporal Kelsey De Santis. She invited him via YouTube. If that's all it takes, I'm making a video as soon as I get home. "Robert Pattinson, I know you're busy, but will you please go to my work Christmas party with me?"

During an appearance on Australia's 60 Minutes, Brad Pitt said he plans to retire at the age of 50. He goes on to say how he'd like to focus on his work behind the camera as a producer. But don't give up on him just yet. He also said, "I am looking forward to playing a foul-mouthed grumpy old dude one day."

The Talk of Tinseltown is brought to you today by...

Winona Ryder

Tower Heist

2011-11-09T14:30:00.005-06:00

The Hero and I were actually able to get out of the house without the kids this past weekend. We went to see Tower Heist with Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller. Eddie and Ben starred alongside Casey Affleck, Alan Alda, Gabourey Sidibe, and Tea Leoni. I went in with one expectation. I hope it's funny!

The movie didn't disappoint. It's about a group of employees who fall victim to a wealthy business man. They ban together to rob the man who robbed them. I laughed out loud throughout the whole movie. I may have even snorted a time or two. {Yes, I do that sometimes.} This is the first comedy I've seen in a long time that I actually want to see again and again. Eddie Murphy was recently on The Ellen DeGeneres show. He said he was happy to be playing a 'streety' guy after being in so many family films in recent years. If you thought Eddie Murphy left, he's definitely back in this role. If you were on the fence about Tower Heist, I highly recommend it. It's hilarious!

Breaking Dawn Part 1 Cast Appearances

2011-11-08T15:30:00.012-06:00

Upcoming Breaking Dawn Part 1 Cast Appearances:
• November 8th - Robert Pattinson on The Late Show With David Letterman
• November 9th - Taylor Lautner on Live With Regis And Kelly
• November 9th - Robert Pattinson on Jimmy Kimmel Live
• November 10th - Kristen Stewart on Jimmy Kimmel Live
• November 10th - Robert Pattinson on Live With Regis And Kelly
• November 10th - Robert Pattinson on The Today Show
• November 10th - Robert Pattinson on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
• November 15th - Ashley Greene on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
• November 16th - Jackson Rathbone on Jimmy Kimmel Live
• November 17th - Peter Facinelli on Jimmy Kimmel Live
• November 18th - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Bruno Mars, and others on The Ellen Degeneres Show

Previous appearances you can probably find online...
• November 2nd - Taylor Lautner on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
• November 3rd - Kristen Stewart on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
• November 7th - Taylor Lautner on Jimmy Kimmel Live
• November 8th - Peter Facinelli on Live With Regis And Kelly

Also, in case you've been living under a rock,
the soundtrack was released today!

You're welcome.

Target Tuesday; New Fave Outfit

2011-11-08T08:00:00.001-06:00

Today, I'm linking up with Tara from Fabulous But Evil for Target Tuesday.

I hit up Target two to three times a week. I often go in for necessities and leave with other items. I don't know how it happens. Honest, I don't!

Here's a look at an outfit I recently purchased when I went in for razors.

I wore this to work last Friday with black tights. The compliments were endless from the men and women in my office. It's absolutely my new fave outfit.

What are you loving at Target?

The Talk of Tinseltown; Celeb Vampire Edition

2011-11-07T07:00:00.002-06:00

If you keep up with the news even a tiny bit, you may have seen something about this. There are pictures of a couple of men from the late 1800s floating around that look a little bit like Nicolas Cage and John Travolta.

So, I have to ask.

If you weren't a believer before, do you believe in vampires now?

Falling for fall

2011-11-05T12:30:00.001-05:00

Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons. There's the clothes, the weather and the holidays. There's football, warm drinks and beautiful foliage.

I live for this time of year. How about you?

Throwback Halloween

2011-10-31T15:30:00.001-05:00

We kicked off Halloween like we do every year. We attended The Memphis Zoo's annual Zoo Boo celebration. I think this is the fourth year in a row we've gone. It was super crowded this year, but we had a blast as usual. Here are a few pictures from the evening. As you can see, my kids celebrated Halloween like it's 1994 as Simba and the Red Power Ranger.

Previous Years:
2010
2009

The Talk of Tinseltown; Hollywood Halloween 2011

2011-10-31T07:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Halloween from the hotpants™ family
& some of your fave celebs in Tinseltown!

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon

Heidi Klum

AnnaLynne McCord

Kim Kardashian

JWoww

Paris Hilton

Gwen Stefani

Ice-T & Coco

Sofia Vergara

Lea Michele

Jamie Lee Curtis

Holly Robinson Peete

Snooki

The Talk of Tinseltown is brought to you today by...

Captain George Clooney
Arrrgh!

Open Letter to Jessica Simpson

2011-10-28T08:00:00.002-05:00

Dearest Jessica Simpson,

You do realize everyone knows you're pregnant, right?

You can tell your dad to stop shopping the story around.

No one's going to pay a lot of money for a story that isn't really a story anymore.

That's all. Good day.

If you'd like to write an Open Letter to someone, snag the button below.

My First DIY Yarn Wreath

2011-10-14T08:00:00.003-05:00

During my blog absence, I found a new love. I've been on the Pinterest bandwagon for a while, but have yet to talk about it here. I could pin all day and all night. I ended up pinning several do-it-yourself wreaths a couple of weeks ago. I'm not a master crafter, but thought these looked easy enough. I bought the supplies at Michaels and had a little fun on a Sunday afternoon.

source

Supplies - foam wreath, dried flowers, yarn, ribbon, hot glue gun, scissors

Step 1 - Wrap wreath with yarn. You'll want to keep the yarn pulled tight. Tie a knot to start. Tie a knot to finish. Expect imperfections. The yarn won't come out perfect, but that's ok. From start to finish, it took me about two hours to wrap the wreath. I had to stop numerous times because my kids were driving me crazy. If I had gone uninterrupted, it would have taken me about an hour to complete. My hands and arms were definitely tired in the end.

Step 2 - Add embellishments. I was going to cut out felt flowers, but decided to skip this step since I'm a newbie. I hot glued three dried flowers onto the wreath. Easy peasy! {In case you haven't noticed, my first wreath is in Florida State colors.}

Step 3 - Add ribbon, twine, fabric, etc. to hang your wreath with.

Step 4 - Hang your wreath, take a step back and admire your work. Seriously, you have no idea how proud I am. It wasn't hard, obviously, but I did it all by myself!

Step 5 - Take pictures and share with your friends.

Proud of my Little Man

2011-10-13T08:00:00.002-05:00

Little Man had some trouble adjusting to his new school this year. He came home daily and told us how much he didn't like it. Since he's only in kindergarten, this was a little disheartening for The Hero and I. I kept telling him it would get better. I told him he had to get used to the new faces. Once you get to know your teacher and make new friends, it'll be ok. With each passing week, things have gotten a little bit better.

This past week, Little Man was the Star Student of his class. If you're unfamiliar with this practice, it means the week was ALL ABOUT HIM. We made a poster with pictures of family and friends. We filled out a bio sheet so the kids could learn more about him. He took a stuffed dragon for show and tell. He got to take his favorite book and read it to the class. It was the first time since school started that I could see excitement in his eyes. He was happy to go to school every single day.

Just when I thought the week couldn't get any better, I opened his folder to find a surprise. My first born was named Star Student of the Month of the entire elementary school. He received a ribbon, a certificate and a coupon for free ice cream. {Can you guess which he was most excited about?} There was a note from the principal that said the honor was based upon his good behavior, caring attitude, good attendance, and hard work. The note also thanked us for raising a great child.

I know my kid is awesome, but it's always nice when others think so too.

Needless to say, kindergarten is totally starting to rock.

Hump Day Hotties; Alex O'Laughlin

2011-10-12T08:00:00.001-05:00

I know you've been missing your weekly eye candy.

Hump Day Hottie is back... with a bang!

This week's hunk is Alex O'Laughlin from the amazing cop drama, Hawaii Five-0.

He can pretend to arrest me any day.

So, would you let him use his stun gun on you?

2011 Fall TV {New Shows}

2011-10-11T08:00:00.004-05:00

We've established that I watch a lot of tv. Every year, I add new shows to my list. This year is no different. So far, I've only dumped two. I think I'll stick with the rest. Here's to hoping the ones I truly love don't get cancelled...

2 Broke Girls - It's not the funniest show I've ever seen, but I really like it. I've developed quite the crush on Max's character.

Whitney - If you watch Chelsea Lately, you're familiar with Whitney Cummings. I added her show simply because I love Chelsea. I liked the first two episodes, but started to lose interest in the third. I'm not giving up yet though. The guy who plays her boyfriend is hysterical. {Fun Fact: Whitney is co-creator of 2 Broke Girls.)

Up All Night - This sitcom stars Christina Applegate, Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph. I really wanted to like this show since it has such a great cast. After three episodes, I'm done. I feel like they're trying way too hard to be hip and funny.

Hart of Dixie - I added this show because I love Rachel Bilson. She's just so cute. Does anyone remember the movie Doc Hollywood with Michael J. Fox? This show is just like that. Bilson's character is a doctor from New York City who ends up practicing medicine in a small Alabama town. I hope enough people are watching because I love it.

Revenge - I didn't know anything about this show when I added it to my list. I added it because Emily VanVamp was on Brothers & Sisters. This show is a hot mess of drama. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds.

The Secret Circle - Since I love The Vampire Diaries, I figured I'd give this show about teenage witches a try. Both shows are based off a series of books by the same author. It's cheesy and good.

Ringer - Sarah Michelle Gellar plays twins. One's good. One's bad. Or maybe not. The Hero happened to be around when I watched the first one. Now, I can't watch it without him. We love it.

New Girl - I can't say enough about this one. Zooey Deschanel plays Jess, a lovable dork of a girl who moves in with three guys after her boyfriend cheats on her. This show brings the jokes. I pee from laughter every time I watch. If you're not watching New Girl, you're a loser.

Pan Am - Pan Am is getting rave reviews just not from me. I only watched one episode. I may have given up too soon, but I just wasn't interested enough to watch another. They introduced too many characters and stories, and most weren't that great. If you love this one, I'm sorry. I didn't.

Charlie's Angels - My opinion on this one is kind of meh. I don't love it. I don't hate it. I'm hanging tight since it is getting better each week. If it gets canned, I won't cry a river.

The X Factor - Last but not least, we have X Factor. I watched every single season of American Idol except for the last one. No Simon. No Paula. No thanks. Now, the duo is back with L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger. I seriously love this show. I give it two thumbs up. The only complaint I have is that I cry at least once every time I watch.

So, what new shows are you watching this year?

What do you love?

What do you hate?

The Talk of Tinseltown; Jackass Baby

2011-10-10T07:00:00.003-05:00

Anna Faris' husband, Chris Pratt, decided to give their cat away on Twitter. He said the cat was old and prone to accidents. Many cat lovers didn't handle this very well. Chris received numerous death threats and hateful messages. {Fun Fact: It's the cat from the Stuart Little movie.}

Johnny Depp recently said photoshoots feel like you're being raped. Soon after, he issued an apology for his poor choice of words. All is forgiven, Captain Jack.

According to the Hollywood rumor mill, Ashton Kutcher has moved out of the home he shares with wife Demi Moore. Demi's reportedly crushed over his cheating ways and has taken to the bottle. Stay strong, Demi. Shave your face, Ashton.

Sex & The City star Kristin Davis is a new mom. She announced on Friday that she adopted a baby girl a few months ago. The actress, 46, named her Gemma Rose. She said, "This is something I have wanted for a very long time. Having this wish come true is even more gratifying than I ever had imagined. I feel so blessed."

Does anyone remember the tv show Perry Mason? Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to star in the movie adaptation. I could care less, but I am super stoked for the second Sherlock Holmes movie coming out in December.

Jackass star Johnny Knoxville and his wife, Naomi, welcomed their third child together, a baby girl named Arlo. I feel like the name Arlo should have an M in front of it. Just sayin'...

Blake Lively is said to be bouncing back from her recent split from Leo DiCaprio with her Green Lantern costar, Ryan Reynolds. The two have been spotted together multiple times over the last few days. Sources are even saying they kissed in public. Oooh, get a room!

The Talk of Tinseltown is brought to you today by...

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

Ruined it for me

2011-10-07T23:00:00.002-05:00

Ever had someone ruin a perfectly good thing for you?

A song that makes you cry every time you hear it

A movie you can't watch because it reminds you of someone

A drink you can't tolerate because it was in your lunch box every day for years

Yeah, me neither.

Little Bit ♥s Missoni for Target

2011-10-03T08:00:00.001-05:00

Remember when Missoni hit Target? Well, I checked it out. I didn't see a single thing I wanted, but I did find an adorable Missoni skirt for Little Bit. I might have found a top, some leggings and boots for her as well. Does this happen to you when you go to Target? You go there for toilet paper and end up with a full basket and $250 total at the checkout counter! This happens too often. Someone should seriously stop me from hitting up Target after I get paid. It's always ~~bad~~ good.

So, today, instead of seeing what I'm wearing... Little Bit is going to model her Missoni skirt and head-to-toe outfit, all from Target. How presh!

So, did you jump on the Missoni bandwagon?

XOXO

2011-09-29T08:00:00.001-05:00

Been in a bit of a funk...

Slowly coming out of it...

Will be posting regularly very soon...

{xoxo}

2011 Emmy Fashion; My Faves

2011-09-19T09:00:00.001-05:00

Sofia Vergara
Sofia is one of my favorites yet again.
She knows her body. She knows her style.
I love the cut, the style and the color of this dress.

Minka Kelly
I totally have a girl crush.
Minka is gorgeous.
The dress is stunning.
It's simple without being boring.
I love the color. I love the lace. I love the long sleeves.

Evan Rachel Wood
I'm a sucker for a black dress with a great silhouette.
I think Evan pulls the look together with her glam hair.
She looks great.

Christine Baranski
I'm always pleased when an older woman dresses her age.
Christine is a perfect example of how to look sexy without trying too hard.

2011 Emmy Fashion; The Other Ones

2011-09-19T08:45:00.001-05:00

Julie Bowen

Julianne Hough

Julia Stiles

Heather Morris

Gwyneth Paltrow

Padma Lakshmi

Olivia Munn

Thoughts:
I like Julie's dress better now, but her boobs didn't look right on tv.
I think Julianne looked fantastic. I really love this dress. I promise it looked better on tv.
Gwyneth's dress is weird, but I really like it.

2011 Emmy Fashion; Arm Candy

2011-09-19T08:30:00.002-05:00

Amy Poehler & Will Arnett

Jimmy Fallon & Nancy Juvonen

Heidi Klum & Seal

Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder

John Krasinski & Emily Blunt

Jon Hamm & Jennifer Westfeldt

Thoughts:
Amy and Will are such a cute couple.
I'm not diggin' Heidi's dress. Also, I think Seal forgot a few buttons.
Nina and Ian are smokin' hot.