Category: Fashion

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

London Plus Size Fashion Week : In a Curvisious World !

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London Plus Size Fashion Week held their inaugural event over the weekend in London.  The 2-day  events included dressing tutorials, panel discussion, and a runway show for women’s fashions sized 8 (UK size: 12) and up.  The show hosted 13 designers, and a bevy of curvy plus-sized models full of confidence. The plus sized fashion industry credits Kim Kardashion, Beyonce, and other curvy stars with helping boost interest in plus-sized high fashion.

Cupcakes were served backstage and models were greeted on the catwalk with full applause- a world away from the official London Fashion Week shows around the corner.  After reading a few review of the inaugural event, it looks like London Plus Size Fashion Week has carved out its own place during London Fashion Week.  Get more at http://www.lpsfw.com.

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curvy8“At the end, I hope there won’t be two segregated shows. But for now, we want to give curvy women an option,” said Rianne Ward, one of the organisers of the event and the creator of online magazine Evolve.

She plans to run the plus-sized event again next year, hoping to emulate the success of New York’s Full-Figured Fashion Week which is in its fifth year.

We should all embrace our shapes and sizes. What do you think about this fashion show ? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice

Zip Tie To The Rescue

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I have seen this Zipper Tie on the internet and I have decided to do my little research on it. The Zipper Tie was created by designer Josh Jakus, it is a wool constructed necktie and it takes all of your complications away….apparently.  According to the product description: “Business attire doesn’t have to be boring! This clever update to the 9-to-5 staple zips seamlessly around the collar, giving your no-nonsense dress shirt a quirky focal point that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The thick, 100% merino wool felt can be tamed with a simple zip, bringing a welcome dose of levity to this standard piece of office-wear. Hand-cut and sewn in San Francisco, California.”. If you would like one you can order it at Uncommon Goods

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I think it’s a brilliant idea for those who are in a rush every morning but what do you think ? Is this for the one who has trouble tying a tie or just the plain and lazy ones who don’t feel like doing it every morning ? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice