Flick Pick/Get Lit: Sharp Objects

I finally read Gillian Flynn's intriguing debut thriller, Sharp Objects, a few years ago. I couldn't put it down. When I learned that HBO was developing a limited series around the material, I was all in. The casting hits the spot and Jean-Marc Vallee (Big Little Lies) is directing. Amy Adams is one of my favorite actresses; her range and ability to portray so many different types of characters is not credited highly enough. If you're a fan of dark thrillers with a female lead, I imagine you might be a fan of this project. I recommend checking out the book before the miniseries premieres on July 8th. It's a quick read and does not disappoint. If you enjoyed The Sinner, you will probably like this one as well.

















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Best Dressed: Oscars 2013

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior. I was really happy for her to win Best Actress. I saw Silver Linings Playbook on my birthday and absolutely loved her performance. I thought she looked like a princess in this gown. The color and train were exquisite. The backwards necklace made this look all the more memorable.

Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta. I normally don't like the way pastels look against fair skin (from my own personal experience) but for whatever reason, this color looked gorgeous. There aren't many times a woman can wear a ball gown but the Oscars is definitely the right place to do it. I love everything from the fabric to the cut. I also think the loose hair makes it less formal and modern. Perfection.

Zoe Saldana in Alexis Mabille. I think she always knocks it out of the park on the red carpet. She's stunningly beautiful and has the type of body that makes anything look amazing. I wasn't in love with the grey and black layered fabric on the train of this dress but it was enough to make it interesting. The cut of the top is to die for.

Naomi Watts in Armani Prive. Initially, I wasn't overly blown away by this look but the gown quickly grew on me. I think it was the hair that threw me off. The cut, material and fabric of the dress are well ahead of its time. It's very difficult to pull something like this off but it worked. Love the makeup.

Queen Latifah in Badgley Mischka. I thought she looked elegant in this dress. Her skin and makeup were also on point. The simplicity of the dress and the stark white color worked very well on her.

Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott. She has been killing it on the red carpet lately. This is a fantastic dress and she looks wonderful in it. For whatever reason, I wouldn't have expected this type of fit or material from her at the Oscars but it works. I love to hear her speak.

Charlize Theron in Dior. While many will say this is far too reminiscent of Anne Hathaway's Chanel look at the Golden Globes, I see enough of a difference. It takes a truly beautiful woman to pull off a hair cut like this and still look ultra-feminine. The skin. The face. The height. Everything.

Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan. I almost missed this one in its entirety. I didn't watch much of the red carpet interviews and I was listening to the actual show more than watching. I caught this look by accident on the web. I don't think it's the best she's ever looked but I love the back of the dress and the fact that the beading is different.

Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive. As a redhead, I'm partial to wearing anything in the gold or bronze family. When you have coloring like Jessica, this is the way to go. I'm not in love with the fit or even the cut but the color and detailing alone are enough. The hair and makeup are also great.



Notable Mentions:

• Reese Witherspoon had an excellent hair day and the color of her dress was dynamite.
• Screenwriters deserve more credit. Where would we be without the script?
• I wish people prepared speeches and didn't mention a gaggle of random names.
• I didn't even notice that George Clooney was actually there.
• Bradley Cooper still makes my heart race.
• Jane Fonda is the coolest.
• I fell asleep and had to rewind the last hour of the show.

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Golden Globes 2011- Best Dressed

First Annual Joan Crawford's "No Wire Hangers!" Award

I found myself flipping the remote back and forth from fashion to football! Between the Jets-Patriots game and the red carpet for the Golden Globes, I was under a lot of stress, lol. I didn't want to miss out on any big plays or beautiful gowns. Fortunately, the Jets came out on top and the AFC Championship game will now be played here in Pittsburgh!

Here is my best-dressed list! Enjoy :)

BEST-DRESSED Olivia Wilde was recently in a movie that filmed in my neighborhood (The Next Three Days). She is channeling Carla Bruni with the hair and the makeup!

Anne Hathaway, nominated for Love and Other Drugs which was filmed in Pittsburgh!

Catherine Zeta-Jones looking like Hollywood royalty in emerald green

Jennifer Lopez's gown was so unique! I loved the neckline- definitely in line with current runway trends (70s, white)

Megan Fox presented and looked amazing!

Angelina Jolie looked beautiful in this emerald green number- nice to see her in color

Kyra Sedgwick looked effortlessly elegant in this tangerine frock. I love the earrings with this dress!

Notable Mentions:
January Jones- the classic beauty looked hot in a daring red Versace gown
Amy Adams- the feisty Fighter actress rocked a beautiful navy number
Helen Mirren- presented in an age-appropriate gown fitted for a Queen
Eva Longoria- always one to get it right on the red carpet, a beautiful black gown
Piper Perabo- looked sleek and sophisticated with hair pulled back, black gown w/ bow

...What The?!
Michelle Williams- A home-economics project from 1975 gone wrong, atrocious
Natalie Portman- Most disappointing, a sex motel bed sheet with a glued on flower
Helena Bonham Carter- scarier than the red Queen herself, was this a joke?! She also shot Melissa Leo (The Fighter) a dirty look during her acceptance speech (Carter lost)
Halle Berry- One of the most beautiful women in Hollywood with one of the best bodies I've ever seen- not even those attributes can explain her dress. Too short! Save it for the Grammy's!
Heidi Klum- Yet another gorgeous woman with an amazing body- this dress was hideous! While I like Rachel Zoe, it reminded me of something she would wear to the beach. Yuck!
Julianne Moore- A wonderful actress (I once auditioned to be her hand double in a movie, lol) but a terrible dress! Girls with pink undertones and red hair should avoid wearing pink, especially in this capacity. Terrible!

I'm looking forward to the Academy Awards- aka The Oscars! Joan Crawford's "No Wire Hangers" Awards will continue on!


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