When Bad Hair Cuts Happen to Good Looking Men

Normally I blog about women's fashion and issues, but I feel compelled today to talk about a serious subject regarding men.  More specifically when bad haircuts happen to otherwise good looking men.  Laugh if you want, but ladies, it only takes one person to start a trend that we may have to suffer through for months, even years.

Exhibit A:  Tom Brady

Once upon a time, Tom Brady looked like this:

Then, he married Gisele and suddenly they both agreed that the Bieber was a great style icon and why not copy the hairstyle of a 17 year old???

And it gets worse.  Somehow the Biebs haircut wasn't enough of a departure from the norm for Tom and before we knew it, our handsome, All American quarterback is wearing a ponytail.  The horror!!!

(At least he's still buff though.  Check out those arms.  Mmm!)



Exhibit B:  Ben Affleck

Even more shocking is that Ben Affleck, action movie star with a square jaw and broad shoulders that would have put the old Tom Brady to shame, is now sporting the same Biebs haircut that started Brady on the wrong path. See, it just takes one stupid guy in a stupid haircut phase to get them all off track!

We can only hope this haircut is for a new film and we will get our handsome movie star back again.  Maybe Tom Brady regain his sanity and cut his hair and life can get back to normal.  But for now, let's just pray that more men don't jump on the bad haircut bandwagon, or ladies we are in deep deep trouble.

Mila Kunis - Stiletto Girl

Mila Kunis is on press tour for her new movie "Friends with Benefits".  There's a lot of talk about how it is pretty much the same movie as the Natalie Portman/Ashton Kutcher movie that came out in the winter "No Strings Attached", but for me it's all about her evolved sense of style.  She's definitely left "That 70s Show" in the past and is emerging as a real style star.

Her outfits have been good, but they have the "wow" factor going on because of her fantastic shoes, most of which are stilettos.  I have always been a fan of the stiletto, though my feet would probably protest at the thought.  Mila and her stylist have a good eye...these shoes look sexy and stylish and not at all tawdry.

I love this Louis Vuitton dress paired with green snakeskin Lanvin stiletto pumps. 

Looking very pretty in an Elie Saab frock and shoes.  The dress is a bit frilly for my liking, but the shoes are amazing.  T-strap, stiletto platforms.  Sigh!

In a textured Roland Mouret sheath and classic nude Christian Louboutin stilettos.  Now, I am pretty much over the nude peep-toe trend but I can't deny these shoes are both classy and hot.

In a flirty printed dress with gorgeous Brian Atwood heels.  LOVE these shoes!  

So, to conclude, is the stiletto back???   Mila Kunis definitely thinks so! 

Searching For...The Perfect Cross-body Bag

I am heading to NYC on vacation in a couple of weeks.  Now normally, I am a shoulder bag or top handle bag kind of lady, but I know with the heat and the enormous amount of walking and public transit that comes along with a visit like this, I need a stylish but practical cross-body bag.

I have been trawling my local mall and my favourite shopping sites online, but I still can't find the "perfect" one.  It has to be a neutral white/cream colour in matte material and be just the right size to fit my wallet, keys, compact, lip gloss and comb.  How hard can it be to find this magical bag??? Pretty damn hard is what I'm finding.

A few options I'm looking at are:

Devika Crossbody from Nine West 

 http://www.ninewest.com/Devika-Crossbody%2C-Ships-9/6/8103617,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=BIRBIMM&cgid=8346276&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog&srule=PriceLowHigh

Dinah Convertible Crossbody from BCBG

http://www.zappos.com/bcbgeneration-dinah-convertible-crossbody-natural

And on the wishlist (aka not going to happen unless I get a sugar daddy), D1 Totally Turnlock Jane on a Leash from Marc Jacobs

http://couture.zappos.com/n/p/p/7844000/c/652.html

Hmm, decisions, decisions!  Hopefully I find the perfect option very soon.  4 more short weeks until I board the plane!

Style Comfort Zone

Jennifer Aniston's style is tried and true classic - minimal makeup, sleek yet soft hair, and lots, LOTS of Little Black Dresses (LBDs).   However, at the premiere of her new movie "Horrible Bosses" she stepped out in this very pretty but sophisticated white Valentino dress with adorable peep toe pumps.

Very cute and very different from the LBDs we are used to seeing her in.   After I saw this picture, I started looking at some of her most recent looks and noticed a change.  More colour, more risks and she still looks as fabulous as ever.

It just goes to show you that changing your style up can be a great thing.  A bit of colour and a new haircut makes a huge difference, but doesn't mean you have to change your whole style persona.  Hmm, maybe it's time for a wardrobe overhaul???

Exhaustion!

I haven't posted in the last few days because to sum it up, I am exhausted!  Work is busy, life is busy and to top it off I do have hypothyroidism.  If you don't know what that is, it is a condition where the body does not produce enough of a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to function.  The thyroid gland regulates body temperature, metabolism and a whole load of other functions.  Having an under-active thyroid also means you get tired easily, hence my exhaustion these past few days.

I promise I will blog more soon, but for now, maybe some eye candy will cheer me (and my blog followers) up:

Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa.  Yum!!!

Espy Awards Red Carpet

The ESPYs were a few days back and if you don't know, the ESPYs are put on by ESPN, which is an American sports broadcasting giant.  Naturally, all the awards are sports related.  There were not surprisingly some very stylish people at the event.  Athletes now are celebrities in their own right and get photographed almost as much as Hollywood stars.  That's not to say that there weren't some bad outfits (hello Serena Williams...please leave the tennis balls at home next time!). 

Let's start with the real stars of the show, the athletes:

Skier Lindsey Vonn wore a gold patterned minidress by Mandalay.  She obviously has a great body and I  like the idea of the dress (gold, short, flirty) but the execution is just off the mark.  It is something I could see someone from the "Real Housewives" in, and that is never a good thing.

Serena Williams in Rachel Roy.  Pink looks great on her, but you know I can't love a look with that much boobage.  It's not even cleavage - it is full on boobage!  No, no, no.

Fellow tennis pro Maria Sharapova is a stylish lady, and comes up a winner again.  This black Alexander McQueen is a great example of a LBD done right.

Race care driver Danica Patrick looks cute in Vivienne Westwood, albeit a little unsure of how to pose on the red carpet.  

The Dallas Mavericks.  Generally a stylish bunch of cute, tall boys!  I'm not going to hate on that, not even on the guy with the white jacket and a black bow tie.

There were also some Hollywood celebrities who attended and there were some great dresses:

Laila Ali in Tadashi Shoji.  She looked very pretty but also sexy.  Cute shoes too!

I thought Keri Washington was the best dressed of the night, in Jenny Packham.  She looks stylish and sexy without being revealing.

Actress Rachel Nichols in Versace.  I love this shade of green. 

Emmanuelle Chriqi in Herve Leger.  Dress looks great on her but I don't get why she paired those shoes with it.  Would loved to have seen something more strappy and in a neutral colour because the dress stands out on its own.  

I Heart Victoria Beckham

Yes, that's right...I think Victoria Beckham is fabulous, though some might think I'm crazy for saying that.  Why do I think she's so great?   Let me tell you...

She has the most amazing purse collection and I would die to even stand in a room full of all of them.  I think she has a Birkin in almost every colour.

She's a pretty decent designer and knows what looks good on (most) women.

She's got a heart and seems like a hands on mum.

“I don't have a nanny or a housekeeper, and I only have a cleaner for one hour each week. I finish work and go home. I cook the dinner. I run into Tesco and do the housework in the evening."

"Our house is a really happy house. There are kids running around and laughing and joking, I smile so much more than people would think. There’s nothing better than being in LA with my kids, cooking dinner with my husband and having a romantic night in, and I get an email, and Demi Moore, Madonna, Drew Barrymore, Blake Lively, or whoever it is, is doing the red carpet and wearing my dress."

She's not afraid to make fun of herself, or speak honestly about her life.

“There are so many people out there taking the p*ss out of me that if I can't take the p*ss out of myself there's something going wrong."

"You have to remember that when you are a performer you become a celebrity, but you are not saving lives. It's not that important."

She's a former Spice Girl.  And c'mon, who didn't secretly or not so secretly love them at the height of their popularity (or long thereafter!).

Last, but not least, she landed a hot, soccer playing husband who just happens to be as sincere, fun and fabulous as her.

"He's got more personality than people think and he's very deep and spiritual. He always knows how to dress, that was part of his appeal originally. We've got matching dogs, matching watches, similar wardrobes, matching Jags. I know it´s tacky, but it makes me laugh."

"We were about to go out somewhere the other day, and he was sending an e-mail. He was sitting at the end of the bed, and he had no clothes on whatsoever. I was getting out of the shower, and I just stood there looking at him. He was all tan. Has all those tattoos — which I love. Hadn’t done his hair. He just naturally looks good all the time. He never looks like s*** in the morning. Never. So he’s sitting there sending his e-mails, all ripped. Not an ounce of fat on him. And I thought,’You done good, girl.’ I sure wasn’t thinking of his high-pitched voice."

Ladies & gentlemen, I rest my case.  Victoria Beckham rocks.