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Oscars 2013, Bodice-Seam-Gate & Pit Crew Suggestions

 

Bodice-Seam-Gate

&

Pit Crew Suggestions

 

All the pretty people. All the pretty dresses. In my humble opinion, such perfection is exhausting to witness in such numbers, let alone comment on.

Kudos to the following designers for being the 'chosen ones' selected on Oscar night to have their dresses paraded on the red carpet before 1 billion eager fashion forward thinking viewers. Because let's own it girlfriend, - We (the morons who watched the ridiculously long winded 4 hour live telecast & 1 hour red carpet special) are way more into the dresses than the award speeches.

Jessica Chastain in Giorgio Armani

(I know I'm not going to win an award tonight, but in this dress, I don't even care.)

 

Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta and Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture

    

(Jennifer's Dress is from Dior's 'fall' collection, ha ha)

 

 Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen

(As the gossip trail goes, Amanda's dress trumped Anne's.)

 

Anne Hathaway in Prada and Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture

         

(Thinking Anne really regrets her Prada selection - booby seams & she hurt dear Mr. Valentino's sensitive paternal feelings, pride- double ahem.)

 

Zoe Saldana in Alexis Mabille Couture

  (Dear Bradley, have fun going home with your mom tonight. Here's to all the losers, God bless them all - snaps.) 

 

Halle Berry in Versace and Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan

     

(The heavy hitters.)

 

Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott and Sandra Bullock in Elie Saab

    

(These 2 working their 'Practical Magic'.)

 

Salma Hayek in Alexander McQueen
    

(Salma sporting the Westminister doggie face lift - poodle pouf.)

 

Catherine Zeta Jones in Zuhair Murad and Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera 

     
(Looks like sweet Renee might have missed her hair & makeup appointment)

 

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In an awards show interview, Jennifer Lawrence referred to her 'beauty team' as 'The Pit Crew' - funny, very funny. So, I asked a few friends for their 'pit crew' suggestions and compiled this black book list for you. 

 

The Day Before:

Define Body & Mind (for a little tone-on-tone action)

Teeth Whitening by Dr. Tjoa - Brush

Facial - Brad, Michael Kemper Salon (hydrate, hydrate, hydrate)

Massage - Sanctuary Spa (sheer bliss)   

Air Brush Glow - Sanctuary Spa (a light morning glow not a blazing sunset)

Alterations - Ultra Design (last minute nip or release)

 

Event Day: 

Hair - Joel, Michael Kemper Salon (Anna Wintour goes to him when she's in town, shhh it's a secret, wink)

Makeup - Laura Mercier Counter, Neiman Marcus

Lashes - Amazing Lash Studio (ask for Tish)

 Mani/Pedi - Roxanne, Michael Kemper Salon

 

The Following Day:

 Goode Company Taqueria (the Migas chemically breaks down the lingering effects of the one-last-2-a.m.-cocktail, ugh)

Coronet Cleaners (chemically breaks down the mystery stain which was probably attributed to the one-last-2-a.m.-cocktail, double ugh.)

 

*Disclaimer - all photos downloaded from MSN, thanks guys :-)

Kate And Her Amazing Snowballs

 

Kate And Her Amazing Snowballs

 

 

Last week when I was at the grocery store loading up on Valentine's candy for friends and loved ones, I spotted the Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition 2013 cover featuring Kate Upton and her amazing snowballs. I glanced at the cover quickly, shuddered, blinked hard, and tried to pretend that 'said' glance had never happened. Then I did what any typical warm blooded woman my age would do - I reached for People Magazine.

People Magazine is my comfort zone. In fact, I have the People App downloaded on my phone to keep me updated on my celebrity news (gossip) even when I travel. The headline - How Kate Upton Got In Shape for Her Sports Illustrated Cover caught my attention, only slightly.

OK, whatever. I thought. I'll read yet another tedious article on how-to-get-a-flat-tummy-in-5-days-or-less-using-these-5-easy-at-home-steps.

Surprise . . . !

David Kirsch, Kate's trainer, (who must be a very motivating individual!), describes how he got Kate into snow queen shape.

"Kirsch began working with the supermodel back in August, and for the first 2 weeks, Upton met with him for sessions twice a day. From then on, the model exercised 5 to 6 days per week for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the photo shoot in December.

Kate did boot camp circuit training mixed in with cardio. Running, rowing, and the eliptical. He adds that there are 6 regions a model needs to focus on for an SI: Swimsuit Edition shoot: Legs, inner thighs, hips, butt, abs and arms. Anything that shows when you're wearing a bathing suit. Which is . . . everything!

It wasn't just the constant sweat sessions that got Upton ready to strip down: she was also extremely careful about what she ate. She followed my ABC's - no alcohol, bread or processed carbs - and no sugar - 24/7 with no cheat days," the trainer reveals."

The truth of the matter is - Kate Upton looks incredible on the cover of SI  because she is one of the most physically motivated beauties in the world, Antarctica included! Kudos to Kate and her unrivaled tenacity to look and feel her best. Although the majority of us (normaltons) can (should) honestly admit to ourselves that our own personal icebergs have begun to melt and turn into mush, we can still feel motivated to try harder with our exercise and diet.

A few years ago, Indulge started selling swimsuits & beach cover ups out of my own personal necessity. Every spring, I would venture to the Galleria in hopes of procuring an appropriate swimsuit & beach cover up for my summer holiday to Harbour Island only to return home with yet another all season raincoat and sans swimsuit, ugh. Yes, I know, beachwear is a bit of a reach for a home decor store to sell, but why not - no other stores seem to be motivated to give swimwear a presence. In fact, Neiman Marcus doesn't even host a beachwear department any more. And one more curse, have you ever tried to order a swimsuit online, really?!? Nothing on earth could be more misrepresented - the model's 'bits' versus my 'bits' again, ugh.

For inspiration (and plagiarism), I turned to the fashion magazines & celebrities . . .

Following - Kate Middleton, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce, Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson, Cindy Crawford, Jessica Biel all featured in Melissa Odabash beachwear, United Kingdom.

 

Perfect timing - our first shipment of Melissa Odabash beachwear arrives Friday! Ahem, for those of you who live in the moment (denial), Spring Break begins in a few weeks, Mid March.

Not to worry, as the Brits would say - Keep Calm and Carry On. We have lots of gorgeous beach cover ups in the shipment!

And for those of you who are planning a ski-vay, don't forget your swimsuit for the apres ski hot tub, wink.

Hope my little green friend is careful in the hot tub, ha ha :-)

 

Valentine Gift Ideas All Under 100 Calories

 

 Valentine Gift Ideas All Under 100 Calories

If you are the (unsavory) type to use religious holy days such as Lent to go on a self absorbed diet (like I did in the past for so many years, shame spiral), then you will certainly appreciate all our festive Valentine gift ideas under 100 calories, ha ha ha.

 

 

 

Laduree Sweets Candle Set ($98)

 

Laduree Sweets Candle Set ($98)

 

 

 

Not-Exactly-Real Mini Rose Pot ($28)

 

 

Not-Exactly-Real Peonies In Mouth Blown Glass Vases

 

 

Love, Cross & Heart Necklaces and Bracelets ($60-$65)

 

Lavender Heart Sachets ($21)

 

Diptyque Candles ($60)

 

 

Gardenia Soaps ($6)

 

 

Juliska Love Mini Heart Tray ($22)

 

Box of 4 Mini Heart Soaps ($16)

 

 

Charming Heart Shaped Cards (set of 6, $13.50)

 

 

Printed Gift Tags ($1.50)

 

 

 

Do I need to also point out that all Valentine Gift ideas are under $100 - great for your waistline and your pocketbook, wink.