Month: February 2013

Oscars 2013: The 85th Academy Awards

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The 85th Academy Award nominees and winners have been chosen, the red carpet has been rolled out and the gilded Oscar statues have been polished. But what time is the show again? Until then, let’s look at some Red Carpet Retro photo gallery.

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33rd Academy Awards – 1960

Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher attend the Oscars in 1960.

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Academy Awards – 1963

In 1963, Poitier became the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Lilies of the Field. Best Actor award with a stellar performance as a construction worker who helps build a chapel in Lilies of the Field (1963).
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35th Academy Awards – 1963

Debbie Reynolds at the Academy Awards in 1963.
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34th Academy Awards – 1961

Shirley Jones at the Oscar ceremony in 1961.
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56th Academy Awards – 1984

Alfre Woodard was nominated for her role in the 1983 film CROSS CREEK.
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56th Academy Awards – 1984

Meryl Streep was nominated in the Best Actress category for SILKWOOD in 1984.
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56th Academy Awards – 1984

Irene Cara took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1984.
The 2013 Oscars ceremony honoring the films of 2012 is set to take place Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The pre-show broadcast will begin on ABC with red carpet arrivals at 4 p.m.  PST (7 p.m. EST) and will be hosted by Lara Spencer, Jess Cagle, Kristin Chenoweth and Kelly Rowland.

The awards show will start at 5:30 p.m. PST (8:30 p.m. EST) and is scheduled to last three hours. It will be hosted by “Family Guy” and “Ted” star Seth MacFarlane and televised live in more than 225 countries. Pictures from oscar.go.com.

Will you be watching ? What is your Best Picture/movie prediction? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice

J’adore Fashion Friday

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The stars were out this week preparing for the big day “The Oscars”.  Here are some of my favorite outfits this week:

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Anne Hathaway in this shimmering Gucci Dress at the Creative Designers Guild Awards.

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Gabrielle Union in a gorgeous green vintage Versace dress.

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Julianne Hough looked amazing in this red plunging Bec and Bridge jumpsuit.

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Naomi Campbell wowed everyone in Azzedine Alaïa flared beige knit dress with Alaïa white cage sandals.

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Amanda Seyfried looked so chic in this dior printed dress.

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Kelly Rowland looked elegant in a bright yellow and navy dress with T-bar heels and a cute box clutch bag.

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Jennifer Lawrence in an inspired Roland Mouret dress.

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Taylor Swift in a sexy cut out Elie Saab dress.

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Selena Gomes in this ultra chic and sexy Versace suit.

Are you getting excited for the Oscars ?  Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice

The iphone Case For Beauty Lovers

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Yesterday, I saw these chanel iphone cases and wanted to get one so I had to share my find with all beauty lovers and nail addicts. I love these Chanel cases and how realistic the images are of the nail polish.  You can actually purchase these cases at a low price and with more colour options at etsy.com under Chanel iphone Case Collections – Limited Edition. The price for the Chanel iphone case is Approximately $15.67 CAD (not  including the shipping costs).

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Brand new.
Made from plastic and coated with a crystal clear enamel layer, you images will be reflected cleanly on your iPhone 4s / 5 case
This case will only fit the iPhone 4 or 4S , 5, Samsung S3 and S2. It will not fit the iPhone 3G or 3GS or iPod Touch
Cover Back and Side (Left and Right) of the iPhone
This case is a one-piece case that covers the back and sides of the phone. There is no front for the case.
All Chanel Case Available For iPhone 5, 4, 4S, Samsung S3 & S2.

Will you get one of these ? Or am I the only beauty lover or nail addict here ? Let me know in a comment.
xoxo,

Janice

Be Inspired

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I was reading this article the other day and I had to share it with you. This story has moved…inspired and reminded me to never give up. Top Nineties model Kiara Kabukuru makes a triumphant comeback after near-fatal car accident destroyed her career 12 years ago.

Nineties model Kiara Kabukuru thought her career was over after a horrific car accident nearly killed her, after reconstructive surgeries and more than a decade of recovery, she is plotting her return.
The 37-year-old former Victoria’s Secret model was riding her bicycle around New York City on Memorial Day weekend in 2000 when she was hit by an 18-wheel truck, which left her face mutilated.
But thanks to some encouragement from her close friend, Gisele Bundchen, the Uganda-born beauty is ready to make her comeback; featuring in the first issue of Carine Roitfeld’s new magazine, CR Fashion Book, and now the March 2013 issue of W magazine.

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Now, Ms Kabukuru is back, and apparently up for a major cosmetics contract.

‘In my life, there have been all these reversals of fortune,’ she said. ‘I think I was proving to myself my strength and my ability to survive. And now I am ready.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2278853/Top-Nineties-model-Kiara-Kabukuru-makes-triumphant-comeback-near-fatal-car-accident-destroyed-career-12-years-ago.html#ixzz2KvbyNUv

Are you inspired by this story ? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice