Oscars Red Carpet Review

The 84th Annual Academy Awards were last night, as you may know, and there were some beautiful gowns on the red carpet. Here are a few of my favorite looks:

Let's start off with a bang! Here we have Angelina Jolie (in a Versace gown and Salvatore Ferregamo shoes) with long time partner Brad Pitt. I love how luxe the black velvet looks, and her hair is just perfect. However hilariously her leg jockeyed for the limelight all night, this look is a hit.

I absolutely adore Jessica Chastain in this rich Alexander McQueen number. The gold detailing is to die for and really plays up her gorgeous hair color.

How about Rooney Mara going for old Hollywood glamour in this Givenchy Haute Couture gown. The evening definitely paid homage to the glory days of old Hollywood with The Artist taking home best picture. Although Mara's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo didn't win, she certainly kept to the theme.

Penelope Cruz looked like a dream in this custom floating blue gown by Giorgio Armani.

Here's Tina Fey in Carolina Herrera; it's very on trend with that peplum waist.

All in all, the show gracefully honored the tradition of making and going to movies. On my list of films to watch: Hugo, My Week With Marilyn, and The Artist

{All images from Style}

Trend Alert: Spring!

Spring is just around the corner, and with it come the spring trends. Here are two to keep your eye out for!

1. 1920s - Think Gatsby, Wallis Simpson, Chanel, and Downton Abbey.

Cloche Hats

{Hats in the Belfry}

{Village Hat Shop}

Drop Waist Dresses

{Topshop}

{Galliano}

Elegant Brooches

{Monet}

{"Sandra's"}

::Inspirations::

{The Great Gatsby}

{Downton Abbey}

2. Peplum - for those of you who, like me, were unaware that the word "peplum" even existed in the English language until now, the definition is as follows: "a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips." Let's take a look:

{Anthropologie}

{Retro To Go}

{Refinery 29}

{Fashionologie}

Fashion Week Roundup - Street Style

As we know, street style has recently become a HUGE component of what makes the fashion world turn. I already shared a collection of a few of my favorite shots from the shows. Now, feast your eyes on these impeccably dressed pedestrians.

{Vogue}

{Vogue}

{Vogue}

{Vogue}

{Vogue}

{Vogue}

{Vogue}

{Refinery 29}

{Refinery 29}

{Refinery 29}

{The Sartorialist}

{The Sartorialist}

{The Sartorialist}

Fashion Week Roundup - Shows

Brace yourself for an influx of my favorite shots from the shows at NY Fashion Week!

Marc Jacobs Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Ralph Lauren Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Proenza Schouler Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Marchesa Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Jason Wu Spring 2012

{Harper's Bazaar}

Zac Posen

{Refinery 29}

Chris Benz

{Refinery 29}

Up next, I'll showcase my favorite street style pics. Stay tuned!

Campus Style

Emerson and 6th
Serena H.
Check out her wicked cool boots from Tom Baker London.

Martin Square
Emily M.
Love this little leather purse paired with the cargo jacket!

Outside the Library
Stephanie J.
She says her comfy blue sweater is thrifted and she loves wearing it. Great work!

Near Weter
Hayley H.
Way to be on trend, mixing textures. This heavy sweater over the lighter skirt is a great combination.

(New York) Fashion Week 2012

I know I haven't posted in a little while, so here is what's on my mind:
As you may or may not be aware, it is currently fashion week in NYC! Unfortunately, I am unable to be there, but I am watching from afar. I won't be posting any pictures or videos but I'd encourage you all to check out the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week official website as well as keeping an eye on the New York page of Refinery 29, a killer fashion blog.

Tumblr Crushes

This is a post for people who have a tumblr or generally like to browse tumblr. If you don't fit into one of these categories, here's what you do: take a moment, do some self-evaluating, and figure out what you can do to fit into one of those categories. Tumblr is a beautiful place.

Here goes:
http://effyeahhecticglow.tumblr.com/
Before you even click on this link, you need to go read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

http://bohemianwornest.tumblr.com/
Everything rustic and old and beautiful. I love this blog.

http://badlydrawnhungergames.tumblr.com/
If you are a fan of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, you will probably split your side open laughing at this blog.

http://ohpioneer.com/
For all of you northwestern-ers who dream of woods and cabins and mountains.

http://rustandrain.tumblr.com/
A self proclaimed "admirer of times forgotten".

http://awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com/
The woman who runs this blog has killer personal style and an eye for design.

http://hemingwaycool.tumblr.com/
I'm mostly a just a sucker for literary puns...


I hope y'all like these tumblrs as much as I do!
I may as well throw in my own url for good measure:
nightingalesong.tumblr.com

Enjoy!