Friday Favorites: 02/22/13

Selena Gomez has really been killing it at her red carpet events for the upcoming movie Spring Breakers. She looked like perfection in a detailed gold and black Dolce & Gabbana dress at the premiere in Venice, and also looked great in London in a jewel tone, blue embellished Gucci mini. The detailing at the top of the dress made it a little risky, but I think she pulls it off. Taylor Swift (middle) also took a risk for once when she wore a black Elie Saab gown with sheer panels towards the bottom. I'm in love with this dress (and of course it's an Elie Saab, so how could I not), and I think she looks great and exudes confidence. 

Mirror nails! I recently saw this trend on Pinterest and found out that Essie has a nail polish that can make your nails look like mirrors! I haven't tried the polish out for myself yet, but it's definitely something a little different that would make your nails stand out.

I actually got this quote from a fortune cookie that I had last week, but I'm in love with it's meaning. I think sometimes we get down on ourselves when we fail, but we have to remember that if we keep on going, in the long run, it will only benefit us. 

Last, I wanted to show you all my festive Valentine's Day gifts, treats, and nails. I love baking for my boyfriend because I know that they won't be sitting around my apartment for me to eat a whole batch of brownies, so for Valentine's Day, I made him heart-shaped rice crispie treats and red velvet brownies. Then I made him bacon roses (what guy doesn't love bacon!). And finally, I showed my Valentine's Day spirit by painting my nails red and having a contrasting nail with sparkly gold and a red heart. See all of my pictures on my instagram by clicking here!

What were your favorites from this week? Have you tried mirror nails before?

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MTV Movie Awards 2011

I always love the red carpet of the MTV Movie Awards because the wardrobe choices are much more relaxed. Leave the ground-grazing gowns at home and slip on a mini cocktail dress. There were plenty of looks to love this year from a two piece set worn by Mila Kunis to the sexy swagger of Ryan Reynolds. Designers Balmain and Dolce & Gabbana were scattered all around the red carpet too, and I'm not complaining. Who were your favorites?

Selena Gomez was definitely one of my favorites from the night. She strutted the red carpet in an outfit by designer Giambattista Valli, and her hair and makeup complimented the outfit perfectly. Best dressed in my opinion.

Close runner-ups for best dressed were Emma Stone (in Bottega Veneta), Kristen Stewart, and Mila Kunis (both in Balmain). I loved Kristen's choice. The embellishments of the safety pins made it edgy and cool, and Emma looked amazing as always.

Dolce & Gabbana was all over the red carpet this year, modeled on Elle Fanning, Taylor Lautner, and Rosie Huntington. I loved Elle's innocent romper, and Rosie's feirce patterned dress...and what's not to love about Taylor.

More to love! Justin Bieber looked amazing wearing my favorite color, cobalt blue. Leighton Meester (also in Balmain) looked great in her silvery eye-catching dress. As for Ryan Reynolds, he could have showed up in a t-shirt and jeans and still looked jaw-dropping.

I was not a fan of Brooklyn Decker (in No. 21), Jessica Szohr (in Alice + Olivia) or Bryce Dallas Howard's red carpet choices. I was shocked to see Jessica in the paisley jumpsuit. I usually love everything from Alice + Olivia, but she just can't pull of that pattern.

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Dreaming of...D&G Spring 2011 RTW Collection

At the end of September in 2010, Dolce and Gabbana released their Spring 2011 ready-to-wear collection in Milan. I fell in love. I'm such a sucker for lace in the spring and I'm a total jelly belly towards anyone who is rocking anything from this collection for the spring. The collection is mostly white lace, but there are also accents of black, a few embellishments, and a couple patterns also. To see the whole collection, click here.

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Lauren Conrad & Khole Kardashian: Hair Dye and WWIB

This month, two of my favorite celebrity reality stars changed their hair color, and I can't decide if it's for better or worse! Lauren Conrad, the sunkissed California reality star, and now author, has decided to go to the dark side. She appeared at Covergirl's 50th Anniversary party with her hair dyed dark brown instead of her usual golden waves. Coincidentally, that was the same night that Khole Kardashian appeared at the Critic's Choice Awards with her new hair color, switching from dark brown to a strawberry blonde (she's actually a natural blonde). What do you think looks better on these lovely ladies?

Before & After: Lauren Conrad

Before & After: Khloe Kardashian (too bad she already dyed it back to brown!)

Who Wore It Best? Khloe and Lauren both seen above in Dolce and Gabbana.

h² says: As for Lauren's hair, I'm in the middle! She looks great as a blonde and brunette, but I think the dark hair is good for this season. I also think Khloe's hair looks great either way, but I love that she went for a change. The strawberry blonde looks amazing on her and she'll stand out from her sisters. As for WWIB, I'd definitely have to go with Lauren, sorry Khloe!

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