After the Party It's the After Party

I love the Academy Awards - the glamour of the red carpet, the honoring of those who do amazing work - it's a magical night.  But in my book, if I could attend anything, it'd be the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.  I look forward to perusing the images every year - everyone seems more relaxed and in their element, and in my book, the after-party dresses are even better than those found on the red carpet.  And last night was no exception.  

Some Looks I was seriously loving....

Kate Beckinsale's Updo

Alice Eve's Sleek, Red Gown

Emmy Rossum's Awesome Head Piece

Rosie Huntington Whiteley's Ruffled Dream of Dress

Cutest Couple Award Goes to Miranda Kerr & Orlando Bloom

Or Maybe Paula Patton and Robin Thicke are the Winners...

Lilly Collins is my Best Dressed of the Night

All images via Vanity Fair.

My Golden Globe Favorite

It's no surprise I'll be cheering for Downton Abbey at the 2013 Golden Globes (it's up for best drama!) And I've been anxiously waiting to see what Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary Crawley) would be wearing.  She chose an Alexander Vauthier gown with hair and makeup that is reminiscent of her 1920's character.   Between her fair skin, auburn updo, and simple elegance of the gown, I'm really loving this look.

Total Beauty Crush

The first time I saw Jennifer Lawrence, I thought she was a total doll.  Not a fashion icon, but a pretty, talented, young lady.  Lately, her red carpet style has me thinking differently - she's coming into her own (style-wise) and has chosen youthful, sexy, and appropriate looks while promoting her latest film The Hunger Games.  And at the red carpet premier?  Wowza.  Her hair and makeup is straight up dreamy and I'm *completely* in love with it.