Weekend Recap

What a weekend! Man, it was good.  So many good things happened that it was almost magical.  Some highlights include ::

• Friday night dinner with family + friends - I made blueberry pavlova for dessert and it was as if a sugar cloud !
• Car shopping - we've decided on a 5-door Subaru Impreza! I can't wait to go on many adventures in our affordable, safe and stylish car that gets great gas mileage.  Can you tell I'm excited? 
• Best regular season college basketball game EVER - With it being the final border showdown between KU and Mizzou and all, there was a lot at stake.  The game was in my old stomping grounds, Lawrence, KS.  We couldn't let Mizzou win.  So when we were down by 19 points in the second half, I kindly took the dog outside.  I let her play and sniff for way longer than normal.  But when I came in, the game had changed.  The game unfolded in ways you can only dream up and I can't even explain how awesome that was to witness.  I mean, 19 points?  But they did it.  In O.T. and by one point.  I may or may not have shed some tears of joy, and I'd be lying if I didn't say it felt like we had just won the national title.  Needless to say, it was awesome and sums up every little last bit about why college basketball totally rules. 
• Napa River Grill - We dined at the most appropriate restaurant we could think of to celebrate our old anniversary.  I savored my sea bass, had a little too much wine and enjoyed getting dolled up to spend the evening with my husband.
• The Oscars!  Oh my!  I'm so proud of Bret McKenzie! And Octavia Spencer! Christopher Plummer (and his sweet speech)! Michelle, Cameron, Natalie...so beautiful!

How were your weekends? Wonderful?  I hope so.  Here's to a great week ahead!

Friday's Fancies + Have a Dazzling Weekend!

1. Monique Lhuillier Dress // 2. Zarb champagne // 3. Michael Kors Leg Shine // 4. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick // 5. Jimmy Choo clutch // 6. Kimberly McDonald stud earrings // 7.  Christian Louboutin Lady Peep pumps

Happy Friday, friends!  This week's Friday's Fancies post is dedicated to all the red-carpet excitement that is coming up on Sunday!  It's crazy that it's already time for the Oscars again.  I can't wait to see how everyone is dressed and whether or not the wins are exciting.  All of this red carpet talk is totally putting me in the mood for some champagne!  Naturally, I couldn't leave it off the list.

I would feel oh-so-glam in this Monique Lhullier dress.  Even though the length is not quite Oscar appropriate, it's still a dazzler and I would love every last minute wearing it.  The stud earrings would be a dream come true to wear and let's not forget the importance of leg shine, right?

What have you planned for this final weekend of February?  Our spring-like weather is gone (in the blink of an eye, basically) so we can put our focus back on our indoor projects.  The wainscot is officially up but he ran out of glue so the project isn't 100% yet.  Hopefully I'll be telling you it IS complete come Monday.  Our dating anniversary is tomorrow (hooray!) so we'll surely be dining out somewhere nice and treating ourselves to some good old fashioned romance.  Last, we've decided it's time to finally invest in a second car (it's difficult in a sprawling city versus one where you can get what you need on foot or by train).  I am pretty sure test-driving is on the docket for the weekend as well.  How exciting!

Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope it's marvelous.  Until Monday! xoxo

Best Dressed :: Cate Blanchett and/or Mila Kunis

Cate Blanchett looking as gorgeous as ever in a Givenchy Couture gown

Mila Kunis looking absolutely perfect in her Elle Saab Haute Couture gown

Last night may have been the first time I actually sat and watched the entire airing of The Oscars, much to the dismay of a certain someone (I won't name names, but you know who you are).  I'm glad I did though, if only to make snarky comments of how James Franco certainly must be super high, or how awkward and cruel it was to make Kirk Douglas inch his way out on stage to present the award for Best Supporting Actress.  To his credit, he was very entertaining and seemed to somewhat enjoy himself.  But  part of me couldn't help but think that having him come out on stage just wasn't right.  I digress.

I know that a lot of people don't agree with me here, but Cate's Givenchy dress had me at hello.  First off, the color.  Swoon!  The perfect shade of lilac balanced with the yellow struck a chord with me.  I appreciated the eccentricity of this gown and how well it fit not only her body but also her personality, no?  No matter what the critics say, I love it.

As for Mila, do I even need to say anything?  This gown is gorgeous, it fits her body like a glove and it gives off just the right amount of sex appeal while still maintaining class. Well done, Mila.

Some other contenders include ::

Amy Adams, donning a sparkly navy L'Wren Scot gown.  This color flatters her, and I love that she chose emerald jewelry to accompany the gown.  While something about it reminds me very much of my junior prom dress, I still love it and will give her a 'well done, Amy' for sure.

Sandra Bullock redeemed herself in my eyes by wearing this fiery red Vera Wang gown.  It showed off her perfectly polished figure and her presentation of Best Actor was delightful to watch.

What/who were your faves?  Did you watch?  Are you as excited about The King's Speech being the ultimate victor as I?   Are you as bummed about Exit Through the Gift Shop losing as I? I mean, if Oprah would have called Banksy's name, imagine the possibilities!  

Images via here and here