Oscars 2016: A Little Red Carpet Sparkle

Finally! My favorite red carpet event of the year has arrived, drum roll please? The Oscars! Why it's my favorite? Well, the stars pull out all stops for this red carpet by debuting custom made gowns and suits by the biggest designers in the business such as Dior, Brandon Maxwell, Calvin Klein, Christian Siriano, Louis Vuitton, Marchesa, Zuhair Murad, and my absolute favorite Valentino; in simpler terms they were dressed to kill. Now, usually there's a lot of stars who make it on my worst dressed list, but this year there's only a few; which makes it hard for me to pick my hands down favorite. Popular on the red carpet this year were a lot of sequins, plunging necklines, exposed backs with minimal accessories. As for colors you have the typical variations of black, white, and gold, but this year we saw a lot of whites, blues, and purples, but my favorite color was worn by actress Saoirse Ronan (see below) who stunned in a dark forest green dress by Calvin Klein. Here's a quick recap of some of my faves, enjoy!

Saoirse Ronan in Calvin Klein 

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior

Multiple Ways to Rock Your Pieces!

If you're anything like me you love to find different ways to rock some of your favorite pieces. After all, you don't buy a top just to wear it once, do you? One of my favorite hobbies is to find different ways that I  can mix and match some of my most cherished pieces to make brand new outfits. For instance, I wanted to find several options to pair with this fringe tank; I decided to opt for black leggings for a casual outing, ripped denim for a mid-afternoon date, and a colored full midi skirt to create a more dressy ensemble.I also went ahead and paired each outfit with different shoes (gladiator heels, suede laced booties, and leather wedged ankle boots). You can even take it a step further by pairing each outfit with different accessories. As you can see, there are many ways to pair that favorite item you love with different tops, bottoms, and/or accessories; just take a look in your closet! So, take a break from the mall and shop around in your closet, you'll be amazed by all the various ways you can mix and match your most beloved pieces with what you already own!