In Honor of the World Cup

I know I just blogged about her around six weeks ago, but in honor of the World Cup (even though poor Becks is out with an injury), let's focus on my favorite soccer wife, Victoria Beckham. I have loved her since the days of the Spice Girls. I think she's witty, funny, chic, beautiful, stylish - you name it.

I love the way she is dressed to the nines almost all the time (even while traveling with three boys), but even when she's not? She still looks amazing in jeans and a tank. In her own words, she's "major."

I wish they could have continued their reality show - Coming to America. I got to see a completely different side of her on that show, and I would have loved to have seen more.

On the way we perceive her:

"I think they have this impression that I'm this miserable cow who doesn't smile. But I'm actually quite the opposite....I'm going to try and smile more for America." on her signature pout, to W Magazine

On the sex-on-a-stick that is her husband:
"He does have a huge on, though. He does. You can see it in the advert. It is all his. It is like a tractor exhaust pipe!" on hubby David Beckham's assets, on display in his Armani underwear ads, to Britain's The Sun

On being a mom:
"Three boys. I think it's less about parenting now for me and more about crowd control." to Ellen DeGeneres when speaking about Brooklyn (11), Romeo (7), and Cruz (5)

And now for my obligatory fav VB pics:

The Biel Deal

Jessica Biel has never been one of my favorite actresses. Actually, I'm not sure I've ever seen anything she's been in, honestly. She also never stuck out as a fashionista to me, or someone I paid attention to...until now. Sure, she dates Justin Timberlake. I could take him or leave him. And she has a bangin' body - always has. As a personal trainer, I definitely noticed that.

But lately, Biel has impressed me with her fashion choices. She's really come in to her own, and is so...glam. And gorgeous. And has such an air of confidence about her. The woman climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, for crying out loud! I'm not the only one who has noticed - the ladies over at Who What Wear Daily have noticed, too, per their e-mail today.

Whether she is rocking a white dress with black lace by Emilio Pucci or a black and white Giambatista Valli dress, she looks AH-mazing and event-appropriate (The A-Team premiere for the former, MTV VMAs in the latter). Her hair looks amazing in every shot and her choice of romantic colors and clothing accentuates her beauty. I'm a huge fan.

Love is in the air...

One of my long-time, closest friends got married this weekend. As a part of the wedding party, it's been a year full of festivities from engagement parties, bachelorette parties, showers, cocktails, drinks, gifts, etc. There's just something to be said for standing up for one of your girlfriends when you know she's making the right decision, you can feel the love between the two of them capture the entire room...it's inspiring. And refreshing.

Now in all honesty, I was apprehensive about being a part of this wedding. I didn't know the other girls very well and I wasn't close with many of the groom's friends, either. BUT - I was pleasantly surprised. I had a blast. From hanging out in an alley in our matching robes for photos, to getting ready together as a group, the bottles of Veuve Cliquot that flowed freely - it was one of the best days I've had in awhile. It was the quintessential Southern wedding - mint iced tea, shrimp and grits, hot browns, bourbon balls...all things I love about where I live. It was also exciting because it was the first time I had designed the invitations for an event I was to attend - always fun.

Here are some photos from the event:

The bridesmaids and the bride at the Bridesmaid Luncheon held at Churchill Downs.

Me and the Bride

Some of the Bridesmaids

Champagne!

And....this is what happens when there is an open bar and old time photo booth involved:

SATC 2 - You ready?

It's almost here! It's almost here!

Admittedly, I don't have nearly the excitement level I did for the first movie...but the simple fact that Aidan returns is reason enough for me to see this film.

The NYC premiere was last night, and the girls...well, 75% in my opinion...looked FABU.

Miss SJP was rocking her take on the neon trend in a dress from the Valentino Couture Spring 2010 Collection:

Kristin Davis was decked out in neon, too - in a neon pink vintage chiffon Jean Desses dress. She looked gorgeous:

Cynthia Nixon - whom I never find attractive, ever - did look very elegant. She played it safe in black, but it was a beautiful Carolina Herrera gown:

Sigh. Kim Cattrall. Rockin' body at her age. She looks great. This dress? Horrendous. I hated it! I've read mixed reviews, but I think it completely washes her out and it looks dingy. Here she is in Naeem Khan:

Here are a few other guests that I thought looked Carrie Bradshaw-appropriate:

Alassandra Ambrosio - could be a boring dress, but she makes it look amazing. She could probably make a paper sack look amazing, though. Not fair.

Oh, John Corbett. Or Aidan, as I prefer to think of you. You always look gorgeous. Even though it's a little creepy you date Bo Derek.

And what kind of night would it be without a few fashion WTF moments:

Amanda Peet - thanks for showing up dressed so sloppily. You couldn't find a stylish blazer that fit? Tan blazer, printed dress, atrocious black shoes? I'm all for mixing patterns and colors, but this whole outfit looks like she got dressed in a hurry. In the dark. With no mirror.

Jennifer Love Hewitt - why is she still around? Your guess is as good as mine. You're bangs are too long. And Herve Leger? We get it. He makes beautiful, figure-flattering dresses. I'm about as over these dresses as I am her. Can no one think creatively anymore? They just assume, I'm going to be on the red carpet, I'll just pick up an Herve Leger? You can do better than that. Wait...maybe you can't.

 

Whitney Port. Who? Yeah, Whitney Port. From The Hills. And The City. I can't explain to you why she's famous, either. But, she is. And she's everywhere. I don't terribly hate this outfit...I think I would be okay with each item separately: the shoes without that dress and vice versa...and the hair with a different outfit. But together, it annoys me. Kind of like her.

If you made it all the way through this entry - this by far the snarkiest post I've ever put out there. If you're offended I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm not! I'm blunt and sarcastic, and I don't hold back. Hope you enjoyed it, or found it entertaining.

Enjoy SATC 2 this week!

Birthday Girl

That's right...today's my birthday. I arrived 12 days late, but after only 2 hours of labor, so I took it easy on my mom in that respect. I'm 29. Twentyfreakingnine. Last year in my 20s. I can't believe it! 365 days away from 30...and the only reason that terrifies me is the simple fact that 30 sounds so grown up. And I'm very much still a child at heart. See? This is what my co-workers brought in to celebrate:

One of the best things about my birthday is my family giving me exactly what I want: cash. Because what I'm lusting after right now? THIS:

 

I might need a few more birthdays before I can indulge. Gotta love Balenciaga...

“It would be very glamorous to be reincarnated as a great big ring on Liz Taylor's finger.”

Spoken by my favorite, Andy Warhol. But there is something to be said for a great big ring...and not just of the diamond variety. I'm a fan of very large, chunky cocktail rings. Sometimes that's my biggest hold up when going out - deciding which rings I'm going to wear. Here are a few I'm loving right now:

Posh - Smart and Fashionable

That's the dictionary.com result for the word - which I think are definitely two words that come to mind when I think of Victoria Beckham.

I love this woman. I do. I think not only is she gorgeous, cutting edge and super fashionable, but I also find her utterly hilarious. I wish she had more television exposure than she does because when she had the mini reality series about her move to America, I fell even further in love with her. She's just awesome - and a totally stylish mom of three adorable boys. Whether her hair is blonde or brown, long or short, she's always gorgeous.

precious.