Oscar Fabulous Fashion 2011

One of my favorite nights of the year is the Oscars and this year was just as amazing as others when it came to fabulous fashion, some of my favorites include:

Sandra always looks amazing and this year is no exception, love the red!!!

One of my other favorites of the evening, Cate Blanchette.  LOVE the lilac!!! 



Nicole Kidman has never had a miss in all of the award seasons and this year is just as amazing!!!

Jennifer Hudson looks stunning in this tangerine dress!

I am one of her biggest fans and I love the dress but not real sure about the hair...



I have made it a point to forget this chick's name since she stole my man but I have to admit,
they are a fabulous looking couple!!

My favorite look of the evening, is Gwyneth, you go girl!!!





Leifsdottir shoes, I die!

There are no words for these pretty, pretty shoes!!!!

Kate does it again!

Kate Spade always knows how to make me want to go shopping....pink always makes me so happy!!!!

Kate Spade Crystal Kaleidoscope Necklace
$295

Kate Spade Noura Coat
$525

Kate Spade Striped Jillian Dress
$355

Elizabethan Jewelry

I went to Minneapolis a few years ago to visit my big sister from Meredith, Beth, and she took me to this adorable jewelry store, Sheer Addiction.  Tamara makes her jewelry right there, it is unique and interesting.  She recently posted this beautiful necklace that she said was inspired by the movie "King's Speech."

Elizabeth Necklace

And wouldn't you know it, it's sold out.....bummer!

Happy Un-Valentine's day!

Well, the day is upon us and I'm telling you....this is always the worst day...no matter how hard I try to keep my chin up....it's no use.  Thank God it is only one day in the year and thank God for a bottle of red wine!

My Valentine's day date.....

I hate Valentine's Day!

There is one day every year that is another reminder about how it sucks being alone.....Valentine's Day.  The funny thing is that even when I have been in a relationship on Valentine's Day, I hate the pressure of the day....if I could safely buy my own Valentine gitft, I know that I would buy myself some very pretty things!!!!

Love this necklace!

Missed me?

I cannot believe how long it has been since I've posted....so sorry for that but my life has become increasignly busy with little personal time and I honestly haven't been inspired by anything either...BUT I do want to share an update on one of my New Year's resolutions!  I am heading to Peak Experiences tomorroww for my rockclimbing class!  This one has been on my list for so many years that I am thrilled to finally make it happen.  More to report tomorrow!!!!

Looking for a guy like this....

It's hard to find a good man, if I could find a guy like one of these then it might be a whole different story.....



Blake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, and the man behind the growing One for One movement. As of April 2010, TOMS has given over 1,000,000 pairs of new shoes to children in need through giving partners around the world.



And he's totally hot!!!



Or there is always David....

"By the time you read this, David de Rothschild will be floating somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on the Plastiki, a 60-foot catamaran made primarily from used plastic bottles. Assuming, that is, all goes as planned. ‘‘The boat only averages five knots,’’ he says with a laugh about the ambitious 11,000-mile itinerary. ‘‘That’s about six miles an hour.’’ But the 31-year-old heir to the Rothschild banking fortune is no stranger to adventure. Having visited some of the most beautiful places on the planet — in 2004 he trekked across Antarctica via the South Pole — he now travels to some of the most blighted, sharing his stories and spreading awareness through his Web site, adventureecology.com."

Rich, adventurous and a Rothschild....tres, tres chic!!!

And then there is Anderson.....

I don't even need to explain who he is.....I'm quite sure he plays for the other team but his passion for issues near and dear to my heart make him irrestistible.  And his mother was Gloria Vanderbilt, I mean really...what's not to love....

And of course, there is my favorite blonde, Paul Walker.....

We all know that he has a smokin' bod but did you know he recently started his own non-profit?  It is called Reach Out Worldwide (roww.org) and he created it after the Haiti earthquake to provide immediate medical care when there is a natural disaster.  A great concept, a great need, a great all-around guy....

Now I know why I am still single, I have not found a guy like this anywhere near Richmond....maybe in 2011!!!

Resolutions for 2011

Welcome 2011!!!!  I love the start of a new year, it begins full of hope, fresh starts, new beginnings....

So let's start the year with resolutions, and not the kind that wear off within a few weeks but the ones that have a chance of sticking and spreading to others....

I resolve to wear my fun shoes any day of the week.  No more waiting for a special "night on the town."

Kate Spade
Twirl Carolina
$350

I resolve to FINALLY learn how to rockclimb.....

Courtesy of World of Stock

I resolve to be the best daughter, granddaughter, friend and mother (furry child) I can  possibly be......

I resolve to take care of myself which will help me take better care of others.....

Courtesy of Hush Yoga

I resolve to continue serving my community and paying it forward every chance I get.....

Kids in the Kitchen
Junior League of Richmond
March 2010

I resolve to reach for my dreams instead of always postponing them......

Graduate school??

I resolve to laugh more......

I resolve to open myself to falling in love......

I resolve to go green...at least greener than I am currently....

I resolve to cook more frequently and why not invite others to join in the fun?

I resolve to stop and smell the flowers.....

I resolve to ski more this year.....I miss it terribly.....anyone want to join me?

I resolve to say NO more at work and YES more in my personal life....

I resolve to learn how to meditate and bring peace into my daily life.....



I resolve to drink champagne whenever I want, no special occasion necessary...

I resolve to spend more time outside....camping, hiking, whitewater raftting maybe?

I resolve to dance like no one is watching....

I resolve to catch up on all the reading I didn't do in 2010.....

I resolve to learn how to swim....now don't laugh but I've never mastered anything more than the dog paddle and would like to feel a bit more comfy in the water...

What do you resolve to change in 2011?





Favorite moments of 2010

2010 was full of some great times, great trips and great friends.....

Started the year with my annual post-holiday bash with some of my favorite people and my dear friend Whitney came down from DC.  I was her childhood nanny and now she is all grown up, so happy to be back in touch with her.  There is something so refreshing about an old friendship.....

Whitney and I

ACF and I

Niki and I

Sweet Whitney

Late night with my new PJ's courtesy of Whitney

Mom and I had a wonderful time walking the Monument Ave 10k, I have participated every year since moving to Richmond.  It is always a reminder of what a great city I live in....

We did it!!!

Went to Miami with Beth, my big sister from Meredith.  She moved away to Minneapolis and I haven't seen her in years, it was like old times and so special....

At the beach listening to a band, drinking a Corona, what could be better?

Miami nightlife

Those MC girls know how to do it!

As a Southern girl, I love a Derby party....

SB and me!

Blondes definitely do have more fun!!!

Whitney invited me to support FOCOS in NYC in the spring and was thrilled to support her and her endeavors, what a great night!!!

Old friends are the best friends...

Gorgeous view of the NYC skyline and the river

It was time for a Meredith Reunion (I won't dare say how many years) and it felt like old times with the girls of MC!!!!  These 4 years were some of the best of my life and many of these girls are the reason why....

Little Beth and I

Betsy and I

Leigh (hasn't changed a bit), Hillary and I...only thing missing was Liz :(

Beautiful MC girls

My roommate Molly, we lost touch over the years....

Some of my absolute favorite girls!!! xo

Michelle and Sally, bringing back old times!

Stacey and I were Angels together at our first Cornhuskin, still have the halos!

The year did have a major lowpoint when we said farewell to Moxley after 16 years, he holds a special place in my heart...rest in peace little man, rest in peace.

All three boys: Moxley, Kosi and Macey

Worn out on Christmas Eve 2009

He loved the Christmas tree and was often found sleeping underneath it

All curled up

With his little boots

I am lucky to have two of the best parents in the world and an aunt who is so good to me, we all went to NYC for my birthday.  It was HOT and so much fun....

Aunt Amy and I at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill for dinner

Birthday dessert

The Pitts Family, the American Woman Exhibit at the Met 



Birthday dress courtesy of Jcrew Miami

As if NYC wasn't enough, my dear friends Mary and Becca took me to Murrells Inlet for Birthday Bash #2

Girls night out!!!








Me and my Boo



Girls on the beach....frozen drinks in hand :)

My Poppop turned 90 this year and we all went to Texas to celebrate, I am honored to have such wonderful family....

My handsome cousins (everyone but Kirk)

Poppop and his kids (Nana was at home recovering from surgery)



The Rodgers brood