And the Award Goes To...

This Sunday marks the 83rd Annual Academy Awards and sure it's fun to see who wins but it is more fun to plop down in front of the TV and watch E!'s red carpet and see who is wearing who.

In honor of the golden statue I thought I would dedicate this post to all things gold inspired.

photo via Oscars

 And if you need some background music I have always enjoyed this little diddy by Jill Scott, Golden.



So maybe you you don't have Rachel Zoe styling you this Sunday. Or maybe you loaned your golden Oscar de la Renta gown out to Cameron Diaz and she hasn't returned it.  Either way, I feel like you can still sparkle and shine this Sunday.

photo via Harper's Bazaar

photo via Access Hollywood

I think the key is taking care of your accessories from your "tips" to your "toes."  And the ridiculously fashionable and beautiful Emily from the blog, Cupcakes and Cashmere, perfected the gold manicure when she posted this:

photo via Cupcakes and Cashmere

As for your toes, I own a few metallic pairs of shoes.  But  my absolute favs are none other than my Jessica Simpson's.  Like I said in a previous post, love her or hate her the girl has got some fashion sense.  I heart them so much that they had to make an appearance in my engagement photos.  I've mentioned her before, but Amy from the blog, ToDo  is also a budding photog and she did a fab job.

photo via Amy

So now that we have our nails and shoes down, let's get to the real reason for this post.  I have had my eye on this gorgeous necklace from etsy seller, Ashleigh, of  Birdseed Crafts.  I am awe-inspired by her blog where she talks about her 2011 goal of turning her hobby into a full time career.  I am also tempted not to link this necklace for fear someone will snatch it up before my payday.  It's only $32 which is a small price to pay!

how sassy is her model!?

photo via Birdseed Crafts

So go paint your nails, put on your fancy metallic shoes, buy a fab necklace and turn on the Oscars.  Oh and why not bake and decorate these little cupcakes? Martha Stewart would.

photo via Martha Stewart

Hey, maybe I could redesign that golden fashion palate into an Oscar party invitation.  I will try as hard as I can to translate that sparkle on paper and even emulate that adorable necklace. These charming square invites would definitely be enclosed in metallic gold envelopes just like the winners' names.

Let's be honest, I will probably be coming straight from yoga and end up falling asleep watching the ceremony on the couch this Sunday!

Preppy Paper

We are back home and hopefully done traveling for at least a few months.  During our quick trip to SC we spent a few nights in Greenwood and Charleston. Obviously, I showed my extreme love for the latter city in my last post.  But who knew the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Greenwood, SC was so happening & stylish.

Check out the lobby and guest rooms:

photo via Fairfield Inn & Suites

I even liked the carpet in the hallways.

photo via my phone.

I loved the color combination of  green, navy, orange and yellow. Even more so it was very modern prep.

And when I think of modern prep, Brad Goreski  (former stylist from Bravo's  The Rachel Zoe Project) personifies the style!

photo via The Huffington Post

photo via Dusty Burrito

photo via nymag.com

photo via Papermag

I DIE! BANANAS! LITERALLY!

I thought maybe I could redesign that sort of modern decor, the color scheme and preppy style into a fun birthday invitation and thank you notes for a little boy.

that adorable little boy is my nephew!

Being a Georgia Bulldog fan I never thought I'd like that Auburn orange and blue color combination.  Eh at least there is some yellow and green to mix it up! :)