My Week According to Instagram

It's now officially Spring!  Now please do me a favour, and tell the weather that!  They're calling for snow tonight into tomorrow night and it's still being very windy and cold.  I'm definitely over wearing tights and wool coats.  I'd like to wear my stockings by choice.  I'd also like to wear all the dresses I bought in the colder months that I haven't been able to wear yet.

Wednesday I ran some errands.  I was on the hunt for an open bottom girdle that would hold up stockings but still have not been able to get my hands on one at any thrift stores.  It's very annoying.  Mum swears there are some that were my grandmother's up in the attic, but that doesn't do me any good since that is chaos.  I know there are some gorgeous new ones like on What Katie Did, but there's no way I could afford that lingerie, most certainly not right now.

I did find an amazing pink tulle hat from I'm guessing the 1950s-1960s that I'll probably wear Easter Sunday.  I also found a pair of vintage nylons from the 1970s and two pairs of vintage backseam stockings.  Throw in a neat straw oversized clutch and all of that was just $5!  Oh how I love thrift shops.  I also scored a beautiful 1960s blue dress with a sweet Peter Pan collar for just a few dollars.

Last night I went out to eat at Kauffman's Chicken or as my nephew calls it, the Chicken House.  I went with my dad, two of my brothers, my sister-in-law, and my nephew.  It was good to get out of the house and eat some good food with good company.  Although my stomach isn't used to eating such greasy food and it was a bit queasy afterwards.

1. Doctor Who, Gallifrey, Irish?  Awesome!

2. An Irish blessing with sweet illustrations.

3. St. Patrick's Day tradition!

4. St. Patrick's Day outfit.

5-6. Lots of green for St. Patty's day!

7. This is so wrong, yet oh so right.

8. Oh Daryl, I missed you last week.  And Team Prison.  You better show your sexy, crossbow wielding bum tonight as there is only one more episode left after tonight.

9-10. St. Patrick's Day outfit post!

11. Had a dream about this gorgeous man.  Oh Joseph Gordon-Levitt...

12. One more photo from last Sunday.

13. Watched W.E. and am now fascinated by Wallis Simpson.

14. A gorgeous still from W.E.

15. Gathered accessories.

16. The final look.

17. A closer view of Wednesday's outfit.

18. A sweet Coke lunchbox I got in Main last year.

19. Lovely vintage luggage I got at a yard sale years back.

20. The tag is still attached to the makeup case.

21. Dr. Spencer Reid was this weeks Style Crush.

22. The beautiful Anita Page being a bit saucy.

23. Alexis Bledel makes a stunning Rosie the Riveter.

24. Oh Norman, you look so good dressed like that.

25. Yesterday's outfit for dinner with the family.

26. Curls!  A great hair day.

27. Am beyond excited for Doctor Who to come back!

Today will be the usual church with Mum and then go back to her place for the day.  We usually eat an early meal and spend the rest of the day relaxing by playing boardgames or watching some telly.  I'll leave with enough time to get home and watch Once Upon a Time and of course The Walking Dead.

I'm so gutted thinking there's only one episode left after tonight.  You know they are going to leave the season off at some huge cliffhanger.  Plus apparently there was some article saying that 27 people are going to die before the season is out.  Not to be mean to the innocents, but I hope it's mostly Woodbury peoples.  Team Prison has already dwindled down so much and there's no one in that group that I wouldn't miss except maybe Carol.  Sorry Carol, but that's the truth.  I'm indifferent about Merle but he does make for some good conflict.  The top people that I most definitely do not want to die are Daryl (obviously!), Glenn, Maggie, and Rick.  But I'd definitely be upset about Michonne and I'm starting to really like badass Carl.  See?  Just no one from Team Prison should die.

Team Woodbury?  There aren't really any main characters from there that I'd miss.  I'd feel a bit bad for Andrea but she had her chances.  I am a bit concerned for her to be in the Governor's twisted torture chamber.  I'd also feel a bit bad for Milton.  I guess we shall see!

Do you have any weekend rituals that you follow?

My Week According to Instagram

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I hope everyone had a good weekend.  Mine was filled with the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Friday night I had a first date with a guy that went well.  Saturday I had plans to hang out with some girls but then ended up falling down the last few steps in my apartment.  Ouch.  I landed against an antique trunk and my vintage bicycle.  I'm okay mostly.  Nothing is broken and it wasn't bad enough to go to hospital.  I am just very stiff, very bruised, and very sore.  Oh stupid clumsiness.

1. Oh Daryl, yes, yes yes.  Is it time of TWD yet?

2. Smudger got comfy on my legs.

3. Vintage cookbooks and repro Coke bottles line the ledge in my kitchen.

4. I discussed the gorgeous Oscar fashion here, including Jessica Chastain.

5. Some homemade banana bread.

6. This post went up on the blog.

7. New Style Crush post featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

8. Heh, yes.  And my list is extensive but currently is starring Norman Reedus.

9. Some Jack the Giant Slayer bookmarks I got at the library.

10. Yum. Homemade strawberry whoopie pies with strawberry buttercream filling.

11. Shared this post on Instagram.

12. I wore my 1930s dress on a date Friday night.

13. A close-up of Friday's hair and makeup.

14. I discovered a Doctor Who cookie jar with departure noises!

15. And The Walking Dead board game. I must get these!

16. Another photo from this blog post.

My week thankfully was pretty uneventful to make up for the weekend.  I just hope this fall didn't make my back injury any worse.  It certainly feels that way now along with my bum, hip, shoulder, and wrists/hands.  Golly.  I'm going to keep this short and sweet as typing doesn't feel to good right now.  Today I will be spending the time resting and counting down until I see a certain muscly redneck wielding a crossbow.

My injury happened whilst digging in my purse as I walked down the steps.  Have any of you had any stupid injuries because you weren't paying attention or something along those lines?

Style Crush: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Here is this week's style crush, and first man that made it in this feature: Joseph Gordon-Levitt.  This man is one of my favourites.  He is the perfect combination of adorable and sexy.  And his style is flawless.  Joe can wear a suit like nobody's business.  He makes it an art form.  His suits never fail to be tailored flawlessly.  I'd like to think that he ups the ante for men out there, showing you can still dress well.  It doesn't hurt that he has a certain vintage flavour to his style, which I adore.  Don't you think we'd look good together...?

I've had a crush on Joe ever since he was on 3rd Rock From the Sun.  He had his really long hair back then.  Looking back at it, I'm glad his hair is shorter now.  Really though, he can pull off several different hairstyles.  I especially love the shaggy look he had in (500) Days of Summer or his most common style, how he had it in Inception and whatnot.  I loved his character in (500) Days, just so sweet and adorable.  I would love to find a man like that.

This man is so adorable I can't stand it!  Look at that face above!  I just want to cuddle him.  I know a lot of these photos are from photo shoots where they style him.  But he also looks good on his own.  See below as proof.  He's just in a simple button-down, trousers, and a pair of Chucks and he looks so handsome.

It gives me reason to believe, that even though he is always seen in this dapper 1960s style look, that it must be somewhat his own personal taste since he chooses to dress this way to premieres and awards shows.  He could very well have a stylist pull things for him, as many celebrities do, but they still have a say in what they wear.  I adore this three-piece suit above.  I do have a certain weakness for waistcoats that I won't pretend to hide.  And the tailoring on his suits is flawless and so attractive.

Just look at the way this suit below fits him!  Gosh he looks so handsome.  It's enough to make a girl swoon...and that's even without him showing those dimples!  Plus I also adore his choice in eyewear.  The vintage style frames just compliment his style perfectly.

So here it is, my first male Style Crush...and crush in general.  Golly gee, Joe sure is an all around dream guy for me.  He's sweet, handsome, adorable, impeccable fashion sense, not to mention how talented he is as an actor, singer, and dance.  Hello Oscars!  Has anyone see him do "Make 'Em Laugh" on Saturday Night Live?  Such an incredible performance.  I tried finding the video on YouTube to share with you, but could not find it.  So if you get the opportunity to see him when he hosted SNL, watch it.

What do you think of my choice as first male on Style Crush?  Do you like a man who can wear a suit really well?  Or do you prefer your men in a more laid back style?

Did you know...?  Joe and I share the same birthday, 17 February.

2013 Academy Awards

EDIT: Somehow I forgot Charlize Theron and Jennifer Lawrence from the list.  I accidentally saved their photos to the SAGs folder.  I have now remedied the problem and you will find those two ladies added.

So here is my Oscars post!  Sorry it's not sooner, but well, I chose The Walking Dead over this to watch last night.  I know, I know, but Daryl!  I couldn't not watch it.  So today I caught up and it was worth the wait.  Both the fashion and the entertainment didn't fail to impress, me at least.

 I know some people didn't like the "nipple effect" Anne Hathaway's Prada dress gave her, but I thought she still looked beautiful.  This girl can do no wrong in my eyes.  She has gracefully grown from Disney Princess to Hollywood starlet.  Her humbleness touches me and she will always be a top contender for me.

  Ben Affleck looked very handsome in his Gucci three piece tuxedo.  I loved the waistcoat, and I will always be on Team Scruff.  His best accessory though was his gorgeous wife and she, him.  Ben and Jen are most definitely tied as my favourite Hollywood couple.

 Catherine Zeta-Jones rocked the old Hollywood look on the red carpet in Zuhair Murad and gave a great performance of "All That Jazz" on the stage.

Charlize Theron wowed in a white peplum Dior Couture dress.  Even though she had to cut her hair for a role, she still looked like such a movie star.  This gown is perfect for her lean figure because the peplum gives her the appearance curves.

 Oh, Eddie Redmayne.  What's not to like?  He's tall, British, green eyes, freckles, and a voice to make a girl swoon.  He certainly did not fail to impress in his Alexander McQueen tuxedo.  Also, his performance with his Les Miserables co-stars was just so incredible and moving.  It gave me chills.

 E! News host Giuliana Rancic looked beautiful in Couture Rafael Cennamo.  I love the way the fabric folds around her body to give her a hourglass figure.

The always handsome Hugh Jackman continued to charm in his Tom Ford tuxedo.  This man can never look bad.  His performance with his Les Miserables co-stars was phenomenal.  And how sweet was he when he rushed to help Jennifer Lawrence up after her now infamous fall?  Such a gentleman.

 Dior spokeswoman, Jennifer Lawrence made an impact in a Dior Haute Couture gown.  I still am undecided on this girl, but she definitely looked beautiful in this dress.  I loved how the backwards necklace really emphasized the gorgeous cut of the back.

 One of my favourite stylish men Joseph Gordon-Levitt did not fail me Sunday night.  He looked very charming in a Gucci tuxedo and his trademark hitRECord red pin.  This man has a certain old Hollywood vibe to him, which is rare for the men of this day and age.  Joe certainly pulls it off perfectly.  And how adorable was he during the opening?  I love to hear him sing and watch him dance.

The second component to one of my favourite couples, Jennifer Garner looked pretty in a plum Gucci gown.  Her art deco-esque necklace was to die for!  She always looks so effortlessly beautiful.

Miu Miu clad Kerry Washington looked glamorous last night.  I love how she kept her jewelry to a minimum to really play up the embellishment of the bodice.  I would liked to have seen her hair a little different.  Perhaps a little more volume or even a messy updo.

Phwoar!  Naomi Watts killed it in Armani Prive.  She is one of my absolute favourites to watch on the red carpet because she looks beautiful in everything.  She is a complete knockout and I wouldn't change a thing about this look.  She makes up one part of my other favourite Hollywood couple.

 Besides being incredibly funny and having a very sexy voice, Seth MacFarlane looked very dashing in his tuxedo.

Here is Liev Schreiber looking devastatingly debonair beside his lovely partner.  These two are just perfection.  I love how down to Earth they seem.  They're like Barbie and Ken.  Liev never fails to look like the perfect accessory to his missus' red carpet looks.  Plus, hello Team Scruff! 

Zoe Saldana, in Alexis Mabille, wowed on the red carpet.  I adore the shades of grey on the bottom, the belt, just all of it!  The by far, my favourite part is from the waist down.

Another of the awards season's ones to watch, Amanda Seyfried looked angelic in Alexander McQueen.  She wore a similar look the last time, but I think this one is better.  Plus she wore her hair up to really show off the neat neckline.

Amy Adams, one of my favourite actresses looked effortless and chic in Oscar de la Renta.  I love her hair up like that and the fact that she kept her jewelry simple.  That bracelet is so pretty!

Mmm...Chris Pine.  Chris looked gorgeous in a double-breasted Ermenegildo Zegna tuxedo.  That man has the prettiest blue eyes and ehm...Team Scruff!  Yum.  I cannot wait for the next Star Trek.

Flawless.  Flawless.  Flawless.  Jessica Chastain looked like Jessica Rabbit in Armani Prive.  This could have gone wrong with the flesh colour of her dress washing her out, but it didn't at all.  The classic red lip tied it all together.  This woman is so stunning.

I'm not really a big fan of Kristen Stewart or her red carpet looks, but even I must admit that she good in her Reem Acra frock.  She was even able to ditch the crutches for some photos.  I just wish she would have done something with her hair.  I'm so tired of seeing like she was in a wind tunnel.

Nicole Kidman has been hit or miss lately, but I thought she looked quite pretty in L'Wren Scott.  I know there's been a lot of backlash about her hair, at least on E!, but I don't think it's that's bad.  At least it's not that stick straight look she always wears.

Wowza!  I adore Olivia Munn in this red and gold Marchesa gown.  I heard that she had to get sewn into the dress because the zipper wouldn't stay up.  Oh, what we do for fashion.  It was definitely worth it.

Salma Hayek switched things up in Alexander McQueen.  Instead of showing off her lovely decolletage, she showed off this gorgeous gold collar that forms the sweetheart neckline.  This reminds me of something that Michelle Dockery would wear.  I'm glad she wore her hair up, but I just wish it would be different.  It sort of reminds me of a shih-tzu...

 Oh, Reese...  Witherspoon looked so beautiful in her cobalt blue and black Louis Vuitton frock.  I am having some serious hair envy here!  Check out those waves and that volume!  I'm usually more of a sweetheart neckline girl, but I love the black panel across the top and on the sides, giving the illusion that she's even tinier than she is.

Sandra Bullock looked dazzling in this bejeweled Elie Saab gown.  I loved the gorgeous diamond hair clip that held the left side back, I just wish her hair would have had a little texture to it.  But then again, I am more of a waves/curls kind of girl.  I just feel like the straight hair is a little bit too much of an every day look.  Though the clip definitely helped offset that.

All of these ladies looked absolutely lovely, but here are my top five favourites.

Jessica Chastain

Naomi Watts

Amy Adams

Reese Witherspoon

Olivia Munn

Who were your favourite looks from the Oscars?