Golden Globes 2013 Hits and Misses

I know it’s not just me; you watch the award shows for just the fashions, right? That's my favorite part! Here are my thoughts on the best and worst dressed. (Overall, I was kinda disappointed in the lack of creativity and effort that went into this awards’ shows’ looks):

BEST DRESSED (not in any particular order):

1. Heidi Klum in Alexander Vauthier – she does white like no other and was the only one who was able to pull off the high slit this go-round. 

2. Emily Blunt in Michael Kors – this gold, lace cut-out dress caught my attention because of the quality construction and shape of the dress and also of the simplicity yet sexiness of the look.

3. Taylor Swift in Donna Karen Atelier – she looked phenomenal in this mermaid-shaped gown besides the mishap of being able to see her side-boob-chicken-cutlets.

4. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad – this woman gets it right every time. She just knows how to make a statement and dress for her body.

5. Amy Adams in Marchesa – this blush-toned dress flattered her figure in every way and I really love that it almost blended in with her skin tone to look ethereal, yet sexy.

WORST DRESSED: 

1. Anne Hathaway in Chanel – this was just way too safe. Not what I would expect from her after her performance in Les Miserables, but she still looked classy. 

2. Lucy Lui in Carolina Herrerra – this would have been a flattering dress aside from the pattern. 

3.  Jessica Chastain in Calvin Klein – this sea-foam green dress did nothing to flatter this woman’s terrific figure. The top portion of the dress not only had no structure, but it looked like it was 3 sizes too big. 

New Year, New Career, and I’m Praying, a New Perspective

Hi kids! It’s been a while but as we move into 2013, I’ve had a few interesting things in the works that have now come to fruition. First, I’ve started my own fashion styling business. Second, I’m also working as a bridal consultant, something I’m so excited about simply because now I can say I’m watching “Say Yes To The Dress” for ‘research purposes’. LOL. Anyway, at the end of this month, I’m also doing a photoshoot with SchlickArt, which I’m nervous about for a variety of reasons. Which brings me to the “New Perspective” part of this blog.

I’m sure you all know by now, whether through personal conversations or through a few of my videos, that I’ve struggled with my weight pretty much all my life. And coming out of the holidays, it’s no surprise that I put on some weight again after all the goodies that have been abundantly around. In the past, I’ve done Weight Watchers, which really did work, then I just got lazy and fell back into my old bad habits. I won’t even mention all the other shit I’ve tried over the years to lose weight. Either way, I’m not exactly comfortable at the weight I’m at right now. This ties back around to the photoshoot that’s coming up in a few weeks. I’ve debated taking diet pills to get me down 15 pounds by the end of the month, drinking nothing but diet juices, yada, yada. But you know what? I love food too much to starve myself. I’m too old for that shit anymore. I get too damn cranky if I go without eating. But what about those pictures that will be around forever and ever?? Here’s the conclusion I’ve come to after getting super depressed and anxious over just thinking about not eating the food I love anymore. Fuck it. I’m letting it go…for now. I want to get back on Weight Watchers again and document my journey. It’s not going to be easy. But that’s for later.

Right now, today, I’m going to stop eating only junk food because I think for some reason I won’t ever have it again and just start to eat normally again. Truth be told, the whole purpose of this photoshoot is for REAL women to appreciate themselves as they are IN THAT MOMENT. So it doesn’t matter how much I weigh, or if I’m breaking out, I’ll look the best I can at that time and show myself that I’m still one sexy thang, even with a few extra pounds on my body. After all, my worth should NOT be based on a number on the scale, yet I’ve allowed it to. So for this photoshoot, I think it’s going to be my most raw one to date. I’m scared as all shit, but in that fear I’m hoping to discover a little more self love. I need to practice what I preach and I’m not always the best at loving myself when I’m down. So stay tuned to see the photos and video of the shoot. And I encourage you to reexamine your perspective about yourself and body image. EVERY woman I have ever come across has some type of issue with her body. Why? Why do we focus so much on our flaws and not see how damn sexy we are??