SAG.. sounds like an insult, no?

Good morning my little Bambinas and Bambinos,

Not too pleased about how this week is going so I'm just gonna suck it up, drink coffee in the morning and wine in the evening (yes I think I can tolerate a drink or 3 now, after Friday's alcohol debacle), and listen to music. Now, for today's post, the SAG awards... dum dum DUMMMMMMMM!!!! In alphabetical order, starting with:

Amy Adams in Herve L Leroux: I'm a big fan of that line actually. To those who aren't very familiar with Herve L Leroux, it's another line designed by the talented Mr. Herve Leger, but instead of bandages, you get draped material. Very flattering for curvy women. Now the dress itself I like, just not on her. She looks pale and pasty and the colour doesn't help with her complexion at all. Sorry. Didn't do it for me.

Angie Harmon in Monique Lhuillier: It could've looked better I think. I like the bottom half I just really don't like the top, and really choosing pink for a dress like that is begging me to call out PINK FLAMINGO!!

Annette Bening in Tony Ward: Lebanese designers are big this red carpet season aren't they? Not a fan of this either but I think she looks good, and I'm proud that yet another Lebanese designer has been introduced to the red carpet. Yes I'm biased like that.

Claire Danes in Louis Vuitton: I loved it. Loved the colour, the cut, the silhouette, the belt, her hair.. Everything. One of my favourites and it was perfect for the SAG Awards. Not too over-dressed *coughangieharmoncough* and not too under dressed. Perfection. Oh Juliet, I salute you.



Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhullier: What happened here? Why Drew? Why? I like the colour 's it. And maybe the hair a little. But the make up? And the dress itself? And no no! Drew you must redeem yourself at the Oscars.

 

Eva Longoria in Georges Hobeika: Seems like this starlet is a fan of the Lebanese designer. She's been seen in quite a few of his gowns. Not a fan mind you. I know they say "less is more" but I don't think they meant it literally. Love the colour. She still looks better in this than in that black Zac Posen number she wore at the GGs.

Hilary Swank in Versace: She always looks elegant this one. And this dress looks beautiful on her. The colour of the dress works well against the colour of her skin and with her honey locks. Definitely a winner.

January Jones in Carolina Herrera: Not working for me. At all. Sorry Ms. Jones, another miss this season.



Jennifer Lawrence in Oscar de la Renta: I'm confused. I like it and I don't. Like the colour, not sure about the sleeve. I don't know. It's confusing. It can go either way not sure which way to go with right now.

Julianna Margulies in YSL: Love love love. Scarlett is one of those colours that just suits everyone. Doesn't matter if you're blonde, red head, brunette, white, dark, olive tone. It works. The cut is beautiful. Now I know the sweetheart neckline was exaggerated but I think that's the gown's charm/. She looks beautiful in this number. Love it.

Kate Hudson in Pucci: Again, long sleeves, bare back. But this one, I'm not a fan of. Maybe in a different colour? A cream, ivory or off white perhaps if we wanna stick to the almost whites? No. Still won't work. The material is too thin, and Kate doesn't have the right curves. No waist and a small chest. But a killer back.

Kim Kardashian in Marchesa: Looks like an Indian Princess in this one don't she? Love the plum on her. Don't know if I would wear that dress myself, but I think she makes it work.  

Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta: She went from pink and frills, to sexy and shimmer didn't she? Still don't like it though. Her bust looks weird in this dress.

Mila Kunis in Alexander McQueen: I love it. She's on a roll this one ain't she? From that beautiful emerald green to this lovely floral red. Beautiful.

Natalie Portman in Azaro: Now that's a cute dress. I think if Azaro heard me call the 2 million dollars worth of diamond encrusted dress cute, I'd be thrown in fashion prison. But I meant that she looks cut with her baby bump. I liked it more than the Viktor & Rolf number she wore at the GGs.

Nicole Kidman in Nina Ricci: I don't know if I should wonder what has been going on in Nicole Kidman's head with her dress choices, or what has been going on in Nina Ricci's head when she was designing? First Halle Berry's dress and now this? And Nicole? What happened to you? Tsk tsk.

Sarah Hyland in Max Mara: Very cute, fresh and age appropriate. She looks adorable in this one. I like it.



Tina Fey in Oscar de le Renta: I like it and I don't. Colour looks good on her. Not sure about the many many flowers that adorn this dress.

Well, these are my picks. Can't wait for the Oscars. And for now, if you haven't already caught a glimpse of it, the new Rihanna video. It deserves a post of its own, but I couldn't wait.

Very wired,
Bambi

Blue Monday

Monday blues. PMS. Gloomy rainy day. Rough night. Bad mood. And it's not even 9 a.m. yet. Lovely innit? So Friday, thank God I forgot my camera, because I don't think it would've lasted the night. My phone battery decided to die one after I had to reboot because "File system out of resources". If it gives that on more time I'm smashing my blackberry on the wall. Anyway, it was definitely a memorable night and Flaming Lamborghini's apparently don't appeal to me. At least 5 in a row don't. If you don't know what it is, it's this pretty little thing on fire on the right, it contains Kahlua, Sambuca, Blue Curacao and Baileys. I'm getting sick just thinking about it. But oh what a night! The next evening obviously no one could even smell alcohol let alone taste it, we just ordered in and watched a DVD.

Since Valentine's in coming up, yes I know you didn't need a reminder, and I know a lot of you want to get your loved ones a pressies, and if you're single, I say go buy yourself something for Valentines. Sound familiar? That's right! It's the Mukhi Sisters' incredible Valentine's ad last year that caused a stir. Their latest ad? BRILLIANT. The song, the photos, the ladies who are beautiful inside and out. I love everything about this ad. Now please notice how this beautiful thing can be used for a headpiece, a head band and a necklace. It's all in the ad. Check it out. And I think it's the perfect Valentine's gift.

And for the music lovers, here's the song that's the only good thing about this horrible gloomy Monday.

Grumpy,

Bambi

FBFF

Good morning,

It's finally Friday and I'm so excited for the weekend. Why? Well for starters, I want to get myself into cooking mode and prove to myself I'm a kitchen whiz. And going out tonight and I'm definitely wearing my new shoessssss! I'll take pictures. Anyway, I've participated in Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, where every Friday there's a question, and all the participants, who are bloggers from all over, answer the questions. It's pretty nifty cause you get to see different points of views on random topics from people all around the world.

I consider myself a newbie in the blogging scene, even though yesterday marks Bambi's 1 year anniversary (Happy Birthday meeee!!), anyway, it's because one, I'm not really consistent (I'm working on it though), and two I need to introduce my life into this blog a bit more, and I promise I will.

Now for the questions:

1. What technology do you use in blogging? (computer, camera, video camera, tripod, etc...) 
   I usually use my work computer, my laptop at home, my camera, my phone and i Pad.
2. What computer and online technology do you use? (blogging system, photo storage, photo editing tools, etc..) 
   My favourite is definitely Adobe Photoshop, I'm a designer after all, so I'm good at PS. I sometimes use Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Bridge and iPhoto for photo storage and I'm just recently beginning to discover certain quirks in bloggert (the gadgets are uber cool). 
3. What is your process for taking pictures? 
   No specific process, most of the time I get photos of stars or what not from the internet, or from an article I read, If I'm out and about and I have my phone and/or camera I'd snap a picture or two. Retouch what needs to be retouched, conceal what must be concealed, manipulate colours maybe  and voila!
4. When it comes to backdrops for your photos what do you consider? Do you scout locations or shoot the same spot daily? 
   Neither, I just go with the flow.
5. If you could splurge and get one new piece of equipment what would you be buying?
   I'm definitely buying a Canon EOS 5D. But what my dream piece of equipment would be? Without a doubt the beautiful Leica M7 Hermes Edition. Isn't she a beauty?

And today's song pick isssssss... Fences by one of my favourite bands.. Phoenix. Feel the love people. Feel the love.

Birthday,

Bambi

The Golden Globes III

Third consecutive post in a row, I'm so proud of me. This marks the final post in the trilogy posts regarding the Golden Globes, after that we'll have the Oscars to look forward to, and I still have my NYE post at HUSH, the opening of l'Atelier Nawbar, and of course the Mukhi Sisters' new collection. Actually I'm considering postponing the post a little, because the Mukhi Sisters are on their way to Hollywood as we speak, so that would make a much interesting post don't you think? Anyway back to our main topic of conversation for today, the Golden Globes, who belongs on the red carpet and who doesn't. Here goes:

Natalie Portman in Viktor & Rolf: I know everyone went gaga over this dress. It did absolutely nothing for me. I didn't like the colour, or the rose for that matter. Remove the rose, change the colour, some nice jewellery and maybe I'd like it. And I was especially disappointed, Natalie Portman was nominated for best actress so I expected much more from the pregnant starlet.

Nicole Kidman in Prada: Another disappointment. Absolutely nothing about this dress would make your head turn. It was boring, plain, and so blah. She looks so washed out, nothing distinct about her look. Sorry Nicole, better luck at the Oscars.

Olivia Wilde in Marchesa: WOW! That's all I can say. DRAMA! DRAMA! DRAMA! Stunning, she looks like the night sky doesn't she? I want that dress. It's so Funky Cinderella. She definitely needs glass slippers for this dress. Brilliant.

Sandra Bullock in Jenny Packham: Even though I'm not a big fan of the designer, I loved this dress. I also loved the hair do. I just didn't like 'em both together. But she looks beautiful and it was a good choice of dress.

Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab: Not much I can say about this one. Scarlett never disappoints in the red carpet. Always looking chic and poised. Love that the dress is the same colour as her skin tone. Loved he bangles. Love her porcelain skin.

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang: She is undoubtedly one of the sexiest women in Hollywood. Doesn't matter what she does, she's just stunning. But I don't fully agree with this dress. She already has a big bust, why make it look even bigger? Boys, don't answer that! It's a so-so for me. Not a fan, but don't hate it either.

 Tilda Swinton in Jil Sander: Am I the only one who thought this was remarkable? I looooved it. he could use a bit more make up. Just to add a bit of colour, otherwise, I loved it. I couldn't help but wonder if Ms. Swinton was trying to pull another Sharon Stone. When I first saw this, I just got a flashback of Sharon Stone's mind blowing appearance on the red carpet back in '98, where she paired off a silk lilac Vera Wang skirt with a crisp white Gap shirt from her hubby's closet. The Result? Spectacular.

Sharon Stone in the Oscars (1998)

There were so many other stars on the red carpet that either looked ravishing or just plain horrible, but they didn't make the cut. Maybe at the Oscars?

Less chirpy and merry today, and when you listen to this song you'll know exactly what mood I'm in. So sad I'm missing their Dubai concert.


Moody,
Bambi

The Golden Globes II

I didn't expect when I said that part II will be soon it was going to be this soon, but  I found myself this morning in need to distract myself, and  I thought what better way than this? Today's quite morbid with the political drama and all. So yes... golden globes.. Red carpet.. Hits and misses. Here goes..

Helena Bonham Carter in Vivienne Westwood: When I first saw this I couldn't believe it. What the hell was she thinking. The more I look at this photo, the more in love I am wit the outfit. I like drama, this is far beyond dramatic. Not too sure about the shoes, but Really kudos! 

Jane Krakowski in Badgely Mischka: For once pregnant elegance. I think she looks beautiful and radiant. The colour, the simplicity, the flow of the gown with subtle lace. Love it.

January Jones in Versace: Also one of the dresses where I loved it, then I didn't, then I loved it then I didn't. I think I made up my mind. I don't love it. The colour is beautiful on her, with her skin colour and blond hair, maybe if she had a smaller chest? I don't know I just don't like. Sorry January, but this is a miss.

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Mrad: Maybe if it were in a different colour I'd like it, but the hair and make up? Definitely a NO.

Julianna Margulies in YSL: I actually like this dress, but she looks short doesn't she? Maybe if it were longer and different shoes? But it's pretty.

Julianne Moore in Lanvin: I didn't mind that it was creased, the material is delicate and she couldn't go to the Golden Globes on foot, so it is definitely going to crease. I'm just not sure about the sleeve. It looks off!

Kyra Sedgwick in Emilio Pucci: I loved it. The colour is fresh, she looks happy, I love that the bag is the same colour (I'm into the whole monochromatic look this season), and the gold bangles really complete the look.

Lea Michelle in Oscar de la Renta: This really didn't do it for me. She looks like a pink flamingo. I would probably wear it if it were in black? Or maybe a jewel tone (emerald green, ruby red, blue sapphire) but as it is, I'm gonna have to pass.

Leighton Meester in Burberry Porsum: There was a lot of controversy regarding this dress. I loved it. Yes it's conservative, but it's a very contemporary Pride and Prejudice look, n'est pa? And I love the shoes.

Megan Fox in Armani Privé: I don't like anything about it. And when I first saw it, I thought it was definitely a Lebanese designer. I was disappointed when I found out if was Armani. And she's lost a lot of weight, she looks like a bobbing head doll.

Michelle Williams in Valentino: I don't know who I'm disappointed in more, Michelle Williams for wearing this, or Valentino for creating such an atrocity. Daisies? Really?

Mila Kunis in Vera Wang: Let me start off by saying, brava for gaining weight after Black Swan, and double brava for looking ravishing. The dress, the make up, the hair, and the colour. Green was big on the red carpet and I actually want a green dress now. Isn't she just breath taking?

Milla Jovovich in Armani Privé: I am not a fan. AT ALL.. Milla Jovovich is a natural beauty, you can dress her up in a garbage bag and she'd still look good. Until she worse this dress. The colour, the cut, the whole thing. Again it looks like it's by a Lebanese designer. Am I the only one who's seeing it?

I still have a few more left. I'll do that one in part III soon. I promise. Hey, I didn't disappoint this time.

As usual, here's a song that will keep you in a good mood all day.


Red Carpet struck,
Bambi

The Golden Globes I

As promised in my previous post, I will be discussing the red carpet.. It's a bit late I know, but it's been crazy/not so beautiful the past week, well, more like the whole year, but we're not gonna discuss that. Now it's all about happy and pretty things and a bit of "What the crap was she thinking?" The beauty of the fashion world is it's all about taste, fashion is relative, to each his own style, BUT, and even though I hate buts in general, this is a BIG BUT, think J Lo and Kimmy combined sorta thing, there are Do's and Don't's in the fashion world, and Do's and Don't's on the red carpet and here are a few of my faves and some of my oh -no's. I've chosen 35 dresses, and yes I know, they won't fit in one post. Well technically they can but I'll split them into 2 or 3? Not sure. I'll play it by ear. I will however go about it in alphabetical order. Here goes:

Amy Adams in Marchesa: I can't really make up my mind about this one (and a few others that will follow). I love the colour on her just not sure if the top part of the dress matches the bottom.

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace: She's one of those you just love to hate because she's perfection. The dress is ravishing, I am one of those who loves to choose one part of the body to reveal.. Either a lot of cleavage, or a bare back, or a lot of leg etc.. She excelled in the bare back look. Beautiful.

Anne Hathaway in Armani Privé: Another bare back dress that is outstanding. One of my favourite looks on the red carpet, and when did she get so thin and sexy? I've always found her stunning, but this oozes sex appeal. A definite stunner. Lots of hearts for this one.

Carrie Underwood in Badgely Mischka: Nothing spectacular about this one. It's very déjà vu, it's pretty. It's SAFE.

Catherine Zeta Jones in Monique Lhuilier: This dress is pure perfection. It ticks all the right boxes. Drama? CHECK. Glamour? CHECK. Elegance? CHECK. Red Carpet appropriate? CHECK CHECK CHECK! Catherine darling, you're the epitome of beauty in this one.

Christina Hendricks in Ramona Keveza: The colour? Beautiful. The actual dress, hair and overall look? What was she thinking? She looks odd doesn't she? She looks like she's about to transform into a red swan (yes I'm still under the Black Swan influence).

Claire Danes in Calvin Klein: Simple and elegant. Red carpet worthy? Not so sure. But I like the look.

Dianna Agron in J. Mendel: Love the colour on her. She looks great. Radiant. The accessories work well. Good job. 

Elisabeth Moss in Donna Karan: She looks amazing doesn't she? Would've preferred different earrings, maybe so nice bracelets. Love the bare neck and love the colour. Loving the curves.

Emma Stone in Calvin Klein: Another simple, elegant Calvin Klein dress. I love it. Love the hair, love her tan. Just love it. She looked ravishing.

Eva Longoria in Zac Posen: I'm a big fan of the designer, and the one wearing it. But it didn't do it for me. Not the dress, not the bare neck, not the cut out back. None of it. Tsk tsk.

Halle Berry in Nina Ricci: Another disappointment. Nothing about this look works. It's not feminine. Nothing about the look is. Except the bracelets, but with a dress like this, which in my modest opinion is pretty damn bla, it needs bling. And lots of it! Actually scratch that, there's no saving this dress. It's a NO!

Heidi Klum in Marc Jacobs: The dress is unflattering and not red carpet worthy. Sorry Heidi, unless you had a beach party to attend, it don't work.

That's all for now. Just realised how long the post is. Part 2: SOON! 

Because I love the so much, and I believe I've posted a song previously, I decided to share yet another song. BEWARE, it's addictive and it'll get stuck in your head. I'm just sayin. Enjoy.

Monday Blues,

Bambi

♥ STEFANEL ♥

Every one's blog posts now revolve around the Golden Globes, and I will get on that bandwagon soon, but before I take time to really research the dresses and for an opinion, I just had to share my love for the Stefanel SS11 collection. Always been a fan of Stefanel and still believe that it's not being given the justice it deserves. So my dear readers, behold the beauty of the collection.

Aren't they just effing fabulous? The looks are spectacular I want 'em all.

Goalkeeping Gloves

Sleepy,

Bambi

Bambi in the Kitchen?

Hey hey.. How's it going? Well, this being a blog that's all about randomness, mainly because I'm a very random person, which I'm not even sure makes a lot of sense, but in my head it does, I have an announcement to make. I have decided, that hopefully every weekend, I'll be cooking. Yup ya heard right. I will be trying out different recipes and I will hopefully remember to take pictures and post them. Why have I come to this decision? Because I love the kitchen, I love baking, I love creating.. and I know I'm good with desserts (I'm oozing modesty right now, don't kill this for me), so I thought, what the hell? I've always loved to do this, but have always been too lazy, and my promise to you will be my incentive. Fingers crossed.

Inspired,
Bambi