WHOA....

Jennifer Hudson, did win big - but lost big, too, because of the much ridiculed metallic bolero Andre Leon Talley made her put on. (Post fashion editor Serena French said it made her look "lost in space.") "Jennifer was kind of sponsored by Talley and Vogue," said one fashionista. "Andre insisted she wear that hideous Oscar de la Renta dress with the awful, awful gold python bolero.

"Jennifer really didn't want to, and so [noted stylist] Jessica Paster got her a beautiful gold Roberto Cavalli custom-made. But when Andre found out, he went ballistic. Moments before she left for the show, there was a power struggle and Jennifer ended up putting his outfit on."

Oscar Night!! Best/Worst Dressed

Winners:

Best Picture: The Departed
Best Director: Martin Scorese
Best Actor: Forest Whitaker
Best Actress: Helen Mirren
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson
Best Supporting Actor: Alan Arkin

Seriously, why are the fashion critics always the worst dressed? I'm talking to you Jay Manuel!
I started with Worst Dressed and saved the Best Dressed for last......

Worst Dressed: Winner: Best Supporting Actress
Jennifer Hudson-who was her stylist?? Nice BOLERO! Gorgeous makeup though-nice eyes. Jennifer wore a python cropped jacket over an Oscar de la Renta chocolate chiffon gown and Fred Leighton diamonds-hate this.

Jennifer Lopez wore a encrusted lilac silk Marchesa gown, Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings and pinned-up curls. Her hair was really bad, and not a nice colour dress colour at all! She is usually stunning.....not tonight!

Penelope Cruz-The bottom of her dress looks like a blanket! She does have nice hair though, and nice snowflake diamond earrings. Sorry, I think Versace's dusty rose strapless gown for P doesn't work!

Kelly Preston-leopard for the Oscars? Dreadful. Dolce & Gabbana really missed the mark on this one. (Nice toupe John)

Jessica Biel really didn't hit the nail on the head in this hot pink long dress with black belt, horrible Oscar de la Renta gown. Plus, her hair was so stiff, with a little tiny bun. Awful.

Kirsten Dunst looks like an old lady in this silver frock. Feathers on the bottom makes this dress look like an old lady's nightgown. Looks like KD didn't put a lot of effort in her look tonight.....

Nicole Kidman looks ok....other than that Christmas bow on her neck. She looks so slim in this crimson silk crepe Balenciaga column dress.

Kate Winslet's pastel green one shoulder Valentino gown accented with gold jewels and gold metallic Rickard Shah shoes, was the wrong colour choice for her complexion. Her hair was bad, pulled bun.

Meryl Streep had awful hair, and wore a Bohemian/geisha style, black wrap. It was awful, awful, awful-Miranda Priestly would be horrified. Do I even have to go there about the necklace??

Best Dressed:
Reese Witherspoon-pure elegance in a layered chiffon gown from Nina Ricci. Stunning.

Potia de le Rossi-turned heads on the red carpet in a sexy navy gown with an open back. Elegantly braided straps added drama to the clean silhouette of her dress, and a fuss-free ponytail with soft curls kept her look pretty and modern.

Rachel Weisz-She looked stunning in a silver Vera Wang strapless gown with a sweeping train of satin and tulle. Her gorgeous deep cranberry lipstick, the beautiful detailing on the front of the dress.....but I hate that 'pineapple' necklace. It's a vintage Cartier pendant, not sure what the shape is yet......


Cameron Diaz-shoulder baring white gown with a dramatic fold-over top and asymmetrical fishtail train. She accessorized her look with a silver clutch, bejeweled bangles and peep-toe pumps. She wore a whopping $2.9 million worth of Cartier jewelry.

Jada Pinket Smith-dazzled in a copper strapless gown with corset styling by Carolina Herrera.

Helen Mirren: Winner Best Actress

Looked very nice in a floral print Christian Lacroix gown topped with embroidered lace and, in back, and a jaw-dropping 62-carat diamond broach.

Gwenyth Paltrow-looks sizzling in this apricot tulle and chiffon Zac Posen gown. She looks fantastic! Her lipstick goes PERFECTLY!

Isla Fisher-sets off her red hair with an emerald green satin corset gown from Monique Lhuillier. LOVE IT!

Maggie Gyllenhaal looking fantastic in a single-shouldered Proenza Schouler sheath gown in black and midnight blue with a feather-trimmed hem. Maggie just had a baby! She looks great! This dress looked even better on stage!

Cate Blanchett-in a shimmering Armani gown in gunmetal gray with a single embellished shoulder strap. Also a stunning look, looked awesome on stage.

Mediocre Dressed:

Beyonce-wore Armani. Not a big fan of this dress at all. Funny thing is, this dress is a light mint-green, but obviously it photographed white.....

Men of the Oscars

George Clooney-wow (pic to come)

Ryan Gosling brings his mom and sister

Leo DiCaprio-(pics to come)

Oh Enzo.....you never let me down!

So, back in October on one of my frequent visits to Nine West, I spotted the most gorgeous shoes EVER. My Enzo Angeolini's, peep toe, in brown satin!! Owning at least a few pairs of Enzo's in the past, they are by far the most comfortable heels you will ever wear!

I've been dying to post a photo of them. I kept a close eye on them, and to my surprise in December (!) they went on SALE! How does that happen? I totally lucked out. I tried looking for these shoes online to show everyone, but was freaking, because I couldn't find them ANYWHERE. Anyway, behold the beauty. I recently just wore them to my friend's wedding with my brown dress. They were a hit! Love, LOVE, LOVE!!

Care by Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney, not only a hot shot designer, she also just introduced a luxury line of organic skincare. Formulated with 100 percent organic active ingredients. Care by Stella McCartney, is a unique range of ethical and effective skincare products that combines the ultimate in pampering and nature to give your skin everything it needs.

This range of skincare challenges the more conventional, chemical-based line. The fragrance is also made from 100 percent organic essential oils, so your skin can really benefit from nature's resources.

So it's organic, that we know. Now for the price of organic, you guessed it. Ex-pon-sive! For the "trial-sized" 5 Benefits Moisturizing Cream, Nourishing Elixir, Radiance & Youth Elixir, and Calming & Soothing Elixir you are looking at about $45.00 CAN. Never mind if you want to splurge on the "full sized" product, you are looking at spending at least $90 CAN on the 5 Benefits Moisturizing Cream alone. Imagine, to have a disposable income!!

(I will be getting the travel size stuff...I'll let you know how my skin reacts. It will probably love it and I will go broke!)

Check out the Q&A on http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5856&contentId=C15906

What a whirl wind weekend! My friend just got married. "Married, married, married!". I started going to a tanning salon in January so I could be nice a

nd dark in my new dress! I started going every other day to maintain the colour.

Now, to enhance the darkness for photos, I purchased Smashbox's Body Lights bronzer. I know everyone that knows me, knows that I LOVE my bronzer!

This ultra-glamorous bronze body lotion hydrates skin and gives you a healthy golden glow all over. The lightweight, non-oily formula has a deliciously sweet tropical scent that’s a perfect pick-me-up any time of year. Get a luminous glow from head to toe!

A Pink Hair Dryer? What?!

When my sister sees this post, she is gonna die! Love this pink hair dryer! It is a ceramic and an ionic hair dryer. Tourmaline technology emits gentle infrared heat to prevent damage to hair with negative ions. It will seal the cuticle, and repel humidity and has approximately 50% faster drying time!

Available at www.beautygalaxy.com retailing at $150.

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

Love Lancome. Love Lancome Lipstick.

The JUICY WEAR - Ultra-Lasting Full Colour and Shine Lip Duo saturate your lips with extreme wear colour, sealed in juicy shine. Apply the Juicy Seal & Shine top coat provides 8-hour wear and sweet shine. This lipstick comes in 19 shades at around $25.00.

The colour Candy Apple red (shown) is my fav!

The Mothership of Palettes

Wow, when I saw this on the Bobbi Brown website, it makes me want to run to Holts and admire it in person! Specifically designed for professional makeup artists.

This palette includes filled pans of every Bobbi Brown shade Corrector, Creamy Concealer, and Foundation Stick. Features 9 shades of Corrector for extra dark circles, 12 shades of Creamy Concealer for average undereye darkness, and 17 shades of Foundation Stick to give skin a smooth, even finish. This sleek, easy-to-use palette also features an empty well for mixing shades. WHAT A DREAM!!

Ok, it's $250 US but, all I can say is WOW.

Biotherm-Nutrisource

Along with everyone else in this climate, I struggle every single winter with dry skin. My t-zone is extremely dry and I have found relief with Vichy's Thermal Fix 2 for severe dry skin. This year however, I have to say Biotherm's Nutrisource has come to the rescue.

It combines 5 ultra pure essential oils (macadamia, passion flower, apricot, coriander, and jojoba) and biological lipids that have exceptional nourishing and hydrating properties.

This cream envelops the skin without leaving any residue. The skin is protected and regains its natural balance.

Waitlist?

Spring's hottest new lip colour.

Lancome Le Rouge Absolu in Proenza Pink, a milky pink shade inspired by the one seen on all the models at the Proenza Schouler Spring 2007 runway presentation last fall.

This lipstick is supposed to come out in March in the US. I hope it comes to us too!!

MAC Mineralize Satinfinish

A fluid foundation that blends with a smooth satin finish. Provides a low-to-medium buildable coverage with a slightly luminous look.

Helps make your skin appear, radiant, healthy, and re- energized. Contains vitamins A, C and E to help nurture and condition your skin. Long-wearing. Good for all skin types. Especially suitable for dry skin, like mine, in the winter.

Finally! Stila's Website is Back Up!

Stila's website has been down for weeks for construction. It's finally back up and prettier than ever!

Try the Sheer Colour Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15. Packed with sun protection and just enough colour to even skin tone. Not heavy like foundation.

http://www.stilacosmetics.com/

O Glow

This silky gel transforms your complexion from so-so to oh-so glowing. This new blush by Smashbox is amazing!! Watch the reaction on your cheeks as they turn perfectly rosy - the shade you blush naturally.

This silicone-based clear gel, works on every skin tone. Skin energizing to keep cheeks naturally flushed for hours. O-GLOW's unique Goji Berry-C Complex formula is full of antioxidants like vitamin C, and pomegranate seed oil for healthy-skin benefits.

Bourjois Waterproof Mascara

I've tried numerous mascaras, but this is one of the best waterproof ones that I've tried yet.


Pump Up The Volume Waterproof Mascara created for ladies who love their lashes to look their most luscious.


This mascara delivers and will survive a flood of tears - staying truly glamorous at all times.


Bourjois is available at Sephora.