The Good Life

Life's pretty sweet when you're a supermodel married to a movie star celebrating your adorable son's first birthday with a family walk including the dog.

Girl Crushing on Revenge's Ashley Madekwe

I know you watch Revenge, even my mother does, but are you friends with Ashley Madekwe yet? My vote for best wardrobe on the show, which has some stiff competition, Ashley is also a rock star at style in real life. She's been fashion blogging for awhile now and, unlike many other fashion bloggers, I would wear every piece of what she puts together almost all the time.

 A little edgy but never unapproachable, her style is so very young Hollywood without being immature. At 30, she's made a name for herself in her native UK with Secret Life of a Call Girl and tried her hand at a few shows here before making it big with Revenge. 

 Besides being gorgeous, having a killer sense of style, and an accent I would kill for, she seems extremely down to earth, frequently answering fan questions on Twitter and her blog. She also wears a lot of afforable pieces, mostly by TopShop, Asos, and Zara.

Check out her fashion adventures at Ring My Bell and follow her on Twitter.

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Critics Choice Awards Fashion: Diane, Emma, Kiki, Michelle

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Diane Kruger stood as queen of the Critics Choice Movie Awards last night in a sea of great dresses. Grey and yellow Prada with the prettiest lipstick I've ever seen on her. She's a total knockout.

 More good things in green from Emma Stone, seen in Jason Wu last night.

 Evan Rachel Wood is always well dressed and her Valentino is no exception. Her hair is bugging, but the lovely combination of detailed gown meets relaxed maxi dress wins me over.

 Kiki in Dior, so very her down to her facial expression. I'm all for celebs wearing stuff I'd not wear myself as long as it works with their style and isn't just straight up Leighton Meester style crazy. This works.

 What is with this horrible hair color and weird facial expressions?!? Because this Chanel dress is the second best look of the night. 

Love Charlize Theron in Alaia.  This dress has the best detailing without being so loud. Charlize already stands out with her height and looks, this dress suites her to a T.

 Elizabeth Olsen is one of us who sadly cannot wear yellow without looking sickly. Her Pucci dress is pretty, though it would look even better in short or no sleeves - less dated.

 Shailene Woodley of Secret Life of an American Teenager in a sleek Calvin Klein. I recently saw her at vegan restaurant in Hollywood with her extremely granola friends. She had a heavy crunch factor going on, then got up to go to the bathroom, and returned Hollywood'd out. Must of had an event to hit up, but it was so random!

"What is that? It looks like underwear!"

 "A dress!" 

"Says who?" 

"Calvin Klein."
Had to.

DON's Deal: Building a Better Me

Rather than reiterating the resolution idea, my series is going to revolve around building a better me. I last talked about janky nails in an effort to dig deep, but now I'm going to talk about exercise. Or rather lack thereof. My nails, by the way, have been painted ever since that post, although I have to do them about every other day since they chip so much. Still working on technique and longevity!

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People's Choice 2012 Fashion: Got Your Back

The back was the body part to show off last night. Julianne Hough gave it a go in Kaufman Franco.  She looks very Dancing with the Stars here.

 Lea Michele went with a flapper-inspired Marchesa. Very out of her comfort zone. 

 And I just knew this had to be Jenny Packham. She and Vanessa Hudgens need to never work together again. 

People's Choice 2012 Fashion: Color Splash

Great use of color all over the place and some really cool dresses last night. Ginnifer Goodwin in hot pink Roksanda Ilincic and Jennifer Morrison in an Oscar de la Renta I could so see on January Jones. 

Allyson Hannigan looked fantastic in an Alice and Olivia dress. Great choice for her mini baby bump.

 Kristen Bell chose a Valentino with another emerging trend of leather incorporated into your dress. Her makeup and hair are a little too causal for such a dress, but she's so pretty I can't really fault her.  

Love the shoes.

 Demi Lovato is always over-done and pageanty to me.  Even in my favorite designer, Marchesa, she didn't hit the mark.

Her Issa performance dress was much more to my liking, though I loathe red heels with red dresses.

Cobie Smulders never quite get it right, but this was so close. Great hair, makeup, accessories, lovely little Reem Acra first perfected by Reese Witherspoon, and some lame shoes.

 Nina Dobrev is really on a girly kick. Her Elie Saab dress is nice, but a little mature and conservative for the event, especially with such a formal bag and such boring heels. She looks like she's going to a baptism. 

Love Ashley Greene's vampy DKNY. If Jessica Alba hadn't wore something so similar on Monday, she might have made best dressed.

What is with this old lady hair Kelly? The dress works for you though, well done.

People's Choice 2012 Fashion: Best Dressed

I found a lot more to love than to hate on the red carpet last night; what a relief! And guess what is finally gone? The nudes! We are back into color and I'm thrilled to see it.  Here are my top 5 picks in no particular order:

Jennifer Lawrence in Victor and Rolf. She's working hard to stay one of the most watched celebs of awards season and this feminine, structured, sexy cocktail dress fit the bill.

Elisha Cuthbert in Vawk, a Canadian brand known for sharp tailoring and girly looks. This dress is equal parts glamour and rock 'n roll, perfectly reflected in her dark nails and light, easy hair-do.

She did me proud. Emma Stone knows when a gown isn't required and a pop of color is. Her green and black Gucci suit is perfectly proportioned and green is so her color. She has been in lots of muted tones lately and she just shines in this. Hope to see green blazers making the rounds this Spring.

 Pretty little Lucy Hale wowed in a cut-out Cengiz Abazoglu dress. It is interesting without being over the top, creative without overpowering her petite frame. Easy hair and makeup let the dress do all the talking. 

Miley Cyrus in David Koma. She may make questionable day-to-day style choices, but her red carpet looks are typically eye-catching. I love that this dress has playful accents, sexy elements, and a mature length and fabric choice.

 Runner-up was Kaley Cuoco who wore a pretty Badgley Mischka. Even though nude is played out, the lines on this dress and floral details are extremely flattering. As always, her hair and makeup are terrible. I know she hates doing both, but get over it and hire a pro.

Girls on the Go: LC, Pippa, Mila, Dianna

Lauren Conrad is still a Katsuya loyalist. Mmm, crispy rice, you are calling my name!  She's dipping her toe in the hipster pool with this look; do you like? I know one of who will...Pippa Middleton in hot pink skinnies and suede booties makes me wonder if her sister dresses like this in private. Princess trade-off I suppose!

  A little Alexander Wang and some shopping for Ashley Tisdale. Gym, shopping, boyfriend/friend time...girl has a sweet gig. Why wasn't I a Disney starlet, mom?!? I was filled with personality and spunk! Not to mention the whole besties with Brit, JT, and Gosling...humph. Dianna Agron got her hair did. And it's basically summer in LA, which is awesome since I have a new coat that shall be retired immediately.

 The hair is still oh-so-odd, but Rooney Mara's Valentino gown is a dream come true. So very glam for her Rome premiere. I haven't seen enough of Mila Kunis lately and am happy to see her back in purple, courtesy of Prabal Gurung. 

Jennifer Hudson keeps working that sexy figure of hers, this time in a bright Roland Mouret dress. 

Instyle Event: Julianne, Michelle, Nina, and 3 Jessicas

Julianne Hough is uber-spray tanned and excited about everything she'll be invited to with Ryan Seacrest this year. She wore a pretty Rafael Cennamo dress that was a hair too tight. So very into Jessica Lowndes in Lela Rose.

 Sophia Bush lightened up her locks and wore Paule Ka. 

Rebecca Romijn at 39. Wow, mama, looking good.

 When you let a bowl cut grow out, around age 3, this is what it looks like. Thanks for the demo, Jessica Szohr.  Jessica Alba, however, looks much more glam in Valentino. Looks like she is growing out her locks again.

 Horrible pic, but Michelle Williams in white Versace with gold accessories is perfection! Have you seen her film? I haven't heard boo about it from friends so let me know if it's as good as all the awards noms think. A little off season, but I Nina Dobrev is ultra feminine and pretty in Monique Lhuillier.