List # 5

I like pretty dresses; I like jewels; I like hair and make-up; so I am totally guilty of checking out the ladies' looks on the red carpets.  I haven't even seen the televised portion.  After all, I'm in Australia, and I'm 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.  This list is from what I've seen online.  That means you're getting my opinion before it's biased by what Kelly Osborne or Ryan Seacrest have to report from the red carpet.  I gotta say, for the 2013 Golden Globes there were some shocking looks (and not in a good way), but I'm all about keeping it positive.  So, here's my fashionable females for the 2013 Golden Globes. 

Carla Gugino in Rami Al Ali - Unique, spectacular, and fits perfectly; for me, this is flawless.

 

Claire Danes in Versace - This color is fabulous and the dress suits her beautifully.  I love how soft and bouncy her hair looks to contrast with the dark eyeliner.

 

Hayden Panettiere in Roberto Cavelli - She takes some risks sometimes, and I admire that.  This is a safer choice, but I think she looks young, vibrant, and incredible.  Big props for the pink clutch!

Jennifer Garner in Vivienne Westwood Couture - Most pictures we see of her these days are family shots of her being a mommy.  I think that's great.  But, I almost forgot that she "cleans up" so nicely.  She is one hot  mama that's for sure!  I love the yellow gold jewelry with the rich color of the gown.

 Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture - Exceptional color and perfectly accesorized.  She's a beautiful girl that looks even more amazing than expected.

 

Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta - PERFECTION.  The dress, the bag, the hair, the necklace, the make-up, the skin, the ring, the color...it's all perfect. 

Kaley Cuoco in Zuhair Murad - The dress is so pretty and feminine, she almost looks like a princess.  Almost.  She adds a dark lipstick and eye to give a different twist to such a soft dress; I love it.

 Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen - I have a feeling people will either love this or hate it.  I happen to love it.  She looks magnificent and edgy and gorgeous. 

 

Lea Michele in Elie Saab - I admit it...Glee annoys me, so this girl annoys me.  I can't help it.  But, this is the absolute best I've ever seen her look.  The dress is exquisite, and she is superbly styled.  Her hair and make-up look naturally flawless.  I lovvve that bracelet and those shoes.

 

Lucy Liu in Carolina Herrera - Another one that I think people will love or hate.  It's a bold risk to take, and I think it works.  She looks absolutely darling.  

 

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Saint Laurent - High fashion from a fashion model...isn't that what we expect?  Yes, but Rosie doesn't disappoint.  This dress is beyond amazing.  It is tough, yet feminie.  Totally cool, but doesn't seem try hard.  I only wish I could find more pictures from more angles.  Extraordinary!

 

Salma Hayek in Gucci Premiére - This woman has such a killer body, and this dress shows it off beautifully in a sexy, yet elegant way.  I love the fabric.  I adore the bow.  I die over those earrings and diamond cuff. 

(photos from www.fabsugar.com.au and www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com and reuters)

Book # 2

I'm one of the millions of readers who read James Patterson books.  They're quick and easy to read.  They usually have a somewhat suspenseful plot.  They usually have an intriguing character...(or two)...(or three).  Some are definitely better than others, but I read most all of them.

NYPD Red was just so-so for me.  The plot was interesting enough.  The biggest problem I had with the book was that I never developed any real interest in any of the characters.  Oh well.  There's about 3 or 4 more Patterson books on my "to read" list.  I'm sure one of those will be better.

Book # 1

Goodness gracious, I sure have abandoned this blog.  Well, I'm back (for today) with yet another change in the original premise of the blog, but oh well...it's my blog, and I can blog what I want to!

A friend of mine has challenged herself to read 100 books this year.  I think that's awesome!  I read a lot, but I know I couldn't come close to that.  It got me thinkin' that at least I could keep track of what I read this year.

So, the first book finished for 2013 is this:  My Appetite for Destruction: Sex and Drugs and Guns N Roses by Steven Adler .  I'm  not going to write my own book review; read the one attached because I pretty much agree with what it says.  I will say this - drugs are bad...very, very bad...and ugly...very, very ugly.  I wish Steven Adler all the best in his attempt to stay clean.  I believe he is truly one of those who will have to fight the battle every second of his life.  I've read Duff's book and Slash's book previously, and by adding Steven's book to the mix, it shows that there are many layers, many versions, and many perspectives to the same experiences.  I will also add that I am one of the many GNR fans who hope for and dream of the day, the 5 original  guys will tour together.  Doubt it will happen, but it seems like 4 of them would be willing participants.........

I met Steven Adler in 2009; he seemed sober and was all smiles.  (man, my hair was long, red, healthy, and I was skinny, but this isn't about me) 

Snap(s) # 14

It's Spring time in Sydney. The colors, the smells, the blooms remind me that it's my favorite season of the year.

I took all of these photo on my phone while walking to work yesterday morning. Not a bad "commute".

Snap # 13

True love is always in style. Plus, she's sportin' lavender hair, and I'm slightly obsessed with the pastel hair color trend.

Town Hall Station
Sydney CBD

Snap # 12

From the bright patent pumps to the super bright pleated skirt to the simple white tank top to the cute hairstyle, she has a superb Spring style happenin'

Greenwood Plaza
North Sydney

List # 4

I like style. I like lists. So, I've compiled a list of my favorite styles at the 2012 Primetime Emmys. I haven't thoroughly examined anyone else's list. I made this list based solely on my initial thoughts when I saw the dress on television and in photos.

Modern Family's Ariel Winter in Katharine Kidd

So age appropriate and so lovely, this dress and print are fun and fearless, yet soft and pretty. Beautiful!

Modern Family's Sofia Vergara in Zuhair Murad

WOW - her body, her hair, her skin, her make-up, her jewels, and her dress are all a-mayyyyyy-zing.

Modern Family's Julie Bowen in Monique Lhillier

There was this trend of bright colors going on, but I think this is the best; the best of the bold brights, and the best she's ever looked.

Nicole Kidman in Antonio Bernardi

This wouldn't be a favorite of mine on just any woman, but Nicole pulls it off beautifully. Those perfectly matching Christian Louboutin stilettos are "to die for" (pun intended).

Heidi Klum in Alexandre Vauthier

Seriously, this woman is my age...that's about all we have in common. I think I audibly gasped when I saw her in this stunning ensemble - perfection.

Kelly Osbourne in Zac Posen

I don't think anyone else even wore a shade of purple, but that's a good thing. I'm not sure that anyone could have beaten the look of this one. Love, love, love everything about her entire styling - hair, make-up, bag, ring, manicure - everything.

Mad Men's January Jones in Zac Posen

I must admit that the one piece of hair that seems out of place annoys me, but this dress is incredible, so I just focus on the dress. It's a little like a goth fairytale princess dress, and I love it.

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks in Christian Siriano

Thank you God for creating this woman and her killer curves; thank you Mad Men for employing her; thank you designers for creating stunning garments for her to wear; thank you Christina for embracing who you are, and what you look like. Christina is lookin' fierce!

photo credits - getty images, redcarpet-fashionawards.com, oohlalablog.com, fabsugar.com.au