Place Your Bet: it's Award Season!

Hello Urban Women,

I hope my absence from the blogging world did not alarm you. Believe me, I wasn't slacking, nor was getting reconstructive surgery on my bunions (at least not for the whole time). What was I doing, you ask? Well, I was getting ready for Award Season, one of my fave times to glue myself to the boob tube (a retro vintage term for the T.V). I'm hoping Urban Woman will be your go-to blog to check out the fashion of the stars, Oscar hopefuls, and my personal bets on who is going to go home a hero with a shiny new medal around his/her neck. Being a member of the Academy allows me to get some inside information that few others are privy to...let's just say Ryan Seacrest can't get close to my status even when he's wearing his most discrete platforms.

Let's begin by reviewing some of the shiniest moments on the Golden Globes red carpet!

 

Here you can see America's Sweetheart Reese Weatherspoon sporting Urban Woman's favourite trend: The plunging V. Reese's choice red for her second gown was extra slimming because when she stepped onto the red carpet she virtually disappeared, taking at least 6 sizes directly off the waistline-the paparazzi couldn't get enough of this Illegally Blonde Bombshell.

 

In this pic you can see Eva Mendes, J-Lo's red haired cousin, sporting a tooth enamel-white ultra sensual floor length gown. It became fairly obvious to me that the embellishment on the front of the dress is to camouflage  Eva's never been waxed Disco Bush. These clever tactics are what has kept this starlet around long enough to date Hollywood hunk Ryan Gosling.

 

These trends will obviously continue to the Oscars-you will likely notice higher than high heels, man-perms and celebrities with fragrances. My trend intuition is saying that merkin fascinators are going to be the biggest buzz around town. Keep your eyes peeled-men, women, children-no one will be left behind!

Lance Armstrong sporting a merkin as he tries modelling to win his way back into the hearts of Sheryl Crow fans

 

 

Here are my predilictions for the Oscars
Kristen Stewart-Best Actress: Breaking Dawn Part 4
Kristen really does it all in this hot teen flic. Her ability to display a wide range of emotion from melancholy all the way to sad is inspiring.

Oprah Winfrey-The Oprah Winfrey Lifetime Achievement Award brought to you by Oprah Winfrey
If anyone deserves an award for lifetime achievement is our beloved Oprah-if it wasn't for her I wouldn't have a vision board in my room filled with inspirational quotations.

Osama Bin Laden-Best Actor, in a Supporting Role: Zero Dark Thirty
Osama plays himself, only dead. My mind was blown at how still he stayed while he was dead, even when I looked close he didn't flinch.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter-Best Picture
The buzz surrounding Daniel Day Lewis' performance is sure to get a nod at the Oscar's this year. This film is a mesmerising tale of an American President who travels to transylvania for an epic battle. It'll keep you on the edge of your fiscal cliff!

Happy viewing!

Until next time,
Urban Woman


 

 

Fall Forward: It's Autumn

Hello Urban Women,

I've always been really thankful to Mother Earth and the Goddess Gaia for bringing about the change in seasons. Not only does it allow for a great wardrobe swap and home decorating, but it also brings in various fresh local organic produce with the harvest. Here is my guide to falling hard! This bloggity blog will start with fashion tips. Stay tuned for more on Fall Forward: It's Autumn-home decorating.

Autumn Style: Take this mini quiz to figure out your look!

The best way to describe my footwear:
a) my long toenails poke through the leather after extended wear
b) I only have one pair
c) Stilettos are seasonless
d) My priorities are comfort and function

My go to autumn textures:
a)sleek pleather
b)course and sandy
c)faux fur, imitation fur, and beaver fur
d)chunky wool

The best thing about autumn fashion:
a) layering, layering & layering!
b) pulling out my collection of dickies
c) adding halloween gear to my everday look
d)clogs

My favourite autumn smell:
a) home baked apple pies from McDonalds reheated in the electric grill
b)Harvest-style accessories
c)dubonnet and cognac jello shooters
d) dried berries and cinnamon gum

Autumn Style Guide

If you were mostly A's: SASSY SEPTEMBER
 
You have a timeless sense of autumn chic. Wanting to wear your upscale fashion pieces year round you tend to have flare in an attention grabbing way. Your look will set you apart. Try some of these items this year:


This peek-a-boo gown brings the attention to all of your best assetts. Try rubbing up against a curtain for a sexy layering effect.

Try some bold stilleto nails in animal print. To make the look as genuine as possible adhere some dog/cat hairs to each nail while polish is wet.

If you were mostly B's: EARTHY EVERDAY
B's like to play it safe and stick to the basics of fall fashion while playing up the flirtiness of the season. You may want to try some of the more cutesie fall trends to freshen up your look.

Jazz up your hair by sporting a seasonal wig. This adds a playful edge to your everyday look
Keep your dickies relevant this season by adding a fun fall motif-think about dead leaves, lady bugs or browning grass.

If you were mostly C's: URBAN AUTUMN
These fashionistas know how to stop a crowd in the food court! Keeping ahead of the trend, C's are daringly dramatic kicking their style up a notch with each turn of the moon. Playful and sophisticated are your looks for 2012!

These edgy sandals provide a barenaked appeal for foot lovers while including a rabbit pouch to keep important items or warming up any cold philanges.
Consider incorporating some metallics into your undergarment and fascinator collections. Try some DIY's by gluegunning old ashtrays and beer can tabs together. Eco Chic is the future!

If you were mostly D's: OKWARD OCTOBER
Your style needs a total overhaul so start spending more time on this blog. It can be traumatic to change everything about your look and personality all at once so start easing into trends by exchanging one item at a time. Remember these cardinal rules: nothing cosy, comfortable, or concealing!
Take your fave cable-knit sweater and add some funky tassles with your kitchen scissors. You can also dig the blade into the sweater in random spots to create a more exposed look.
If you're not ready to throw your chunky wool socks away try sporting them with an all-terrain teva heel. the ultimate fashion-meets-function statement.

More to come on fall home decor!

Until next time,

Urban Woman

Photoshoot Trendz

Hello Urban Women,

I have started to notice that a major trend this season is getting professional photo shoots. It might come as a surprise, but I am a major endorser of photo shoots may they be amateur, professional, or selfies. I have been building on my portfolio for years-Tyra Banks basically told me that my pics are too editorial for her show. If you are on a strict budget make sure you have mirrors everywhere you go-they can capture the moment just as good as any instantgram. Here are some totally creative new ideas for your next photoshoot!

WHY JUST BABIES?
These cutesie pics may look familiar. Traditionally photographers have stuck to putting babies in pots, slings, coffee beans and the like. I say be bold and throw yourself into a small container-this will inspire people to look beyond your tough urban exterior into your soft infantile heart.




FRUITY FLARE!
Anything that promotes health is part of the Urban lifestyle, so I say, why not turn it into a photo shoot. With a hint of sensuality you too can impact the eating habits of the next generation. I don't normally like to post piccies of myself, but this is a special one that one of my boy toys took during snack time.

 

JUMP ON IT!

This is the ever gorge Jenny from the block Garner...but I too find that when I straddle the couch I look ultra sexy. These types of impromtu photo shoots can show your glamourous edge while also exposing your casual hangin' out in the loft attitude. Try one at home. Some may like the zebra pantaloonies, but I find them slightly garrish. I would opt for a bedazzled low rider pair of boyfriend undies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Don't forget to post your new pics!

 

Until next time,

 

Urban Woman

 

P.S. For something totally ahead of the trend check out this fab vid on how to give your pet a pawdicure!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1MgGNCmpnM&feature=player_embedded