Met Gala 2013

I've crawled out of this rock I've been hiding under after a year of no posts because I just saw the photos from this year's Met gala and man was my reaction visceral. I've never been so appalled. Please Cher, turn back time!

The only person worth mentioning was the lovely Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga:

Perfection.

She was the savior of the night. Unfortunately, my eyes cannot unsee what's been seen. The image of ugly tulle, over-embellished madness, and ugly plaid prints are going to be burned into my eyeballs forever. The horror. If there's some kind of revival of goth/punk and Scottish highland kilt inspired clothes, I'm going back under that rock I've been hiding under.

See the rest of the arrivals at the Met Gala at Buzzfeed.

Monsters University Trailer

Anybody that knows me knows that I am a huge fan of Disney Pixar's Monsters Inc., and an even bigger fan of the one eyed green creature that is Mike Wazowski. I have more figurines, dolls, and memorabilia of Mike Wazowski than is socially acceptable for a college graduate in her 20s, yet I don't feel one ounce of shame in my Monsters Inc. lovin' body. When Pixar announced last year their plans to follow up their 2001 release of Monsters Inc., I obsessed about it endlessly. I wondered if it might focus more on a storyline centered around Mike, since the first movie focused primarily on Sulley and his human friend Boo, if it would pick right up from the first movie after which Monstroplis' energy supply was replaced with laughter rather than screams, or if it would just be something else entirely. Obviously, I spent way too long thinking about this (also probably not so socially acceptable nor normal, but I digress). When Disney announced last year at their annual exposition, D23, that it would be a prequel titled Monsters University, I about lost it, especially when they revealed images of the concept art. A younger, less rotund, braces donning Mikey? Too cute.



Monsters University had a tentative November 2, 2012 release date, which I told myself I would patiently wait for like any good fan who had already spent 10 years of her life desperately hoping for a followup to one of her favorite movies of all time (sense the sarcasm here). Unfortunately, because of Pixar's latest feature Brave (which hits theaters this Friday), it was pushed to 2013. That's a full 12 years after the release of the first movie. I can't even imagine how crushed I will be if this movie isn't awesome in every sense of the word. Sorry Disney Pixar, that's a heavy load to be bear, but that's just the way it is for this super fan.

The first teaser trailer was released today for the long awaited prequel to Monsters Inc. Watch the Monsters University trailer below and go to the movie's facebook page to view three alternate versions:

The Great Gatsby Trailer

The highly anticipated trailer for The Great Gatsby was released yesterday, and in true Baz Luhrman style, it's decadent, beautiful and surreal. I am so excited! Carey Mulligan is my ultimate girl crush. She's just so lovely.

The Great Gatsby opens this Christmas and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan.

Met Costume Institute Gala 2012 -- Best & Worst Dressed

I always look forward to the Costume Institute Gala at the Met because it's the one time of the year when celebrities feel they can really go out on a limb and take chances on their red carpet looks. So even if it turns out to be a trainwreck, at the very least, it's an entertaining scene. Well, in my case anyhow. What usually happens is that there are some fierce looking women (and men) who make me think twice about what I previously thought about their fashion sense and I start following for the rest of the year, and there are some who just make you sit back and wish you could rewind time. Unfortunately what has been seen cannot be unseen, and what has been worn on the red carpet will live for all time on the interwebs.

This year definitely did not disappoint in entertainment.

Best Dressed:


Rooney Mara in custom Givenchy: Of course she's wearing custom Givenchy. Of course she's killing it. Givenchy is such a no brainer for Rooney Mara. It's the perfect marriage of sexy and goth. My pick for best dressed of the night. I think it was the hair that did me over -- it's a sleek, chicest of chic chignon.
Carey Mulligan in Prada: Best dressed was a toss up between Rooney and Carey. Carey is always the picture of perfection. I literally had to look twice when I saw her in this dress. I just covet this look.


Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada: I will always, always, always be a fan of Gwyneth Paltrow on the red carpet. She knows exactly how to dress her body. This dress is a '90s minimalistic throwback in the style of Calvin Klein and it is fabulous in every sense of the word.
Scarlett Johannson in Dolce & Gabbana: I'm normally not a fan of tulle, mermaid styles, or an abundance of sparkly embellishment, but this somehow works on ScarJo. I think it's her body (read: her decolletage) that's mesmerizing me.


Christina Ricci in Zac Posen: First words they came out of my mouth when I saw this dress: OH MY GOD, YES. It was just icing on the cake that she walked down the carpet with Zac Posen. THIS is how you do daring on the Met red carpet.
Jessica Alba in Michael Kors: The simplicity of this dress and the styling is what makes this look so amazing. Plus, it doesn't hurt that it literally looks like Jessica Alba is dripping in gold.


Worst Dressed:


Kristen Stewart in Balenciaga: Let me put this out there first. I love Balenciaga. I love love love Nicholas Ghesquiere and all the work he's done at Bal, but this is just atrocious on Kristen. While I appreciate the fact that she's wearing Balenciaga, particularly since she's the new face of their fragrance, but this is just so wrong and I am so sad. So very, very sad. This is what I would imagine you would wear if you threw an '80s themed party where your entire getup had to be purchased from Goodwill or stolen from the back of your mom's closet.
Emma Stone in Lanvin: First thing I want to know: how did she sit down in this thing? Does it not feel like your sitting on a bed of crushed Christmas ornaments? These are the important questions I have for Emma Stone. I'd also like to know what compelled her to wear this to the Met. It's such a shame too, because I usually love what she wears on the red carpet.


Florence Welch in Alexander McQueen: I'm sure this is self explanatory.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Valentino: Oh my lord, SJP. WHY? I tried looking at this dress from several angles, and not one is forgiving. I'm sure all of the Laura Ingalls Wilder/Little House on the Prarie references have been exhausted at this point, so I'll just stop here.


Mary Kate Olsen in The Row: I wonder where MK stored her sickle for the night. The grim reaper is coming for you all in the form of an Olsen twin.
Jessica Chastain in Louis Vuitton: Jessica Chastain is a fiery ginger with a crazy body, but from my vantage point in this photo, she's just a red head. I wish this dress wasn't so wrinkly. I wish this dress wasn't so close in color to a pair of awful denim jeans. I wish the cut wasn't so unflattering. I wish the beautiful Jessica Chastain had not worn this dress. I wish, I wish.

No Doubt's First Webisode; Album out Sept 25

No Doubt released their first webisode today for their long awaited new album, which finally has a release date now -- September 25th, 2012! Do you understand what this is doing to me? A girl who grew up in the '90s and worshiped Gwen Stefani? It's making me revert back to my teens! I grew up listening to the sweet, sweet, ska punk sounds of No Doubt. I went to their reunion tour in May 2009 so not only have I been waiting 3 years for their new album to come out, but I've been waiting since  Rocksteady's 2001 release, which was their last major studio album. I am so ready for this!

Instagram Life

1. On my vanity: Audrey Hepburn print, Tizo Design pink lacquered jewelry box, Chanel beauty box where I store my everyday jewelry, and a raw amethyst crystal rock sitting atop an Ikea vase / 2. Newly acquired jewelry and a vintage suitcase / 3. Flip clock and a hand painted canvas inside a Missoni frame / 4. Hello Kitty for Sephora / 5. Balenciaga Velo in Grenadine sitting happily on my desk / 6. DIY pendant lamp fixture, tutorial from IkeaHack / 7. Anthropologie book candles / 8. Chanel Collections and Creations by Daniele Bott and Fujifilm Instax camera / 9. Zara military jacket with leather sleeves

Currently Coveting:

I've come to a realization. I'm a sucker for all things girly. Now, I never really gave that much thought to being such a girly girl (I know, for those who know me, this may be shocking), until I flat out asked the boyfriend if he thought I could pass for a tough, rough and tumble girl who could hang with the boys. He shot me down without a moment's hesitation. I mean, I thought I'd at least get two seconds of contemplation, but no, without a doubt, I'm a big ole girl.

Let's examine the evidence:

1. My iPhone case is pink. Let me be specific. Pink crystals. To be fair, they're pretty badass crystals.
2. I spend enough at Sephora to always be eligible for V.I.B. status.
3. I know what V.I.B. status is.
   
4. I like buying pretty frames and collecting coffee table books, like Daniele Bott's Chanel Collections and Creations.
5. I have an unhealthy handbag obsession. The Purse Forum is my second home.
6. Things in miniature and/or pastel tones give me the giggles or elicit squeals.

Alright. I've had enough. I think the evidence is pretty incriminating. I'm pretty damn girly. And you know what? That's totally okay. So I may not know all the rules to professional basketball or be able to survive in the wild Bear Grylls' style, but you can sure as hell bet I'm the first person anyone comes to when they want to buy a new purse or want to plan an awesome party. Damn right.

These are the things I'm currently coveting:

Topshop Mel Leather Brogues, $64.


Chanel Special Edition Three Book Set by Francois Baudot and Francoise Aveline, $750.

Macaron Limoges Box: $96 for the box or $10 each. Tell me these aren't the most awesome things you've ever seen.



Zara Floral Print Dress, $89.90. Reminds me of a Mary Katrantzou or Alexander McQueen print, except without the hefty price tag.


Proenza Schouler PS1 iPad Case, $685. So it costs more than an actual iPad, no big deal.