Jennifer Lawrence's Oscars Inspired Look

Jennifer Lawrence looked absolutely stunning at the Oscars with this red peplum gown. And as part of the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Oscars Blogger Challenge I had to recreate a look inspired by my favorite red carpet outfit. It wasn't hard to find a look that was right on-trend. I chose this designer red peplum dress that I found at Marshalls for just under $50 bucks (originally $120). 

This short version is perfect for the day and if you work in an office-setting, you can also make it work appropriate by pairing it with pumps. I actually wore mine the other day for work when I had to do a TV segment. I finished off my look with a pair of designer sunnies and designer black sandals from T.J. Maxx for $39.99. 

What was your favorite Oscars look? 

Where to Buy:

Designer Dress, c/o Marshalls, $39.99

Designer Sandals, c/o T.J. Maxx, $34.99

Designer Sunglasses, c/o Marshalls, $29.99

Lipgloss: Urban Decay Naked in "Nooner," Ulta, $20

Steal her Look: Emmy Rossum

Shameless actress, Emmy Rossum, took her basics up a notch by adding pops of color in red. We love her bold choices of red pumps, handbag and sunglasses. Here's where you can steal her look for under $100 bucks!

Where to Buy: 
Bisou Bisou Striped Shirt, jcpenney, $16
Lace Skirt, H&M, $29
Red Ballet Flats, Aldo, $19
Liz Claiborne Bag, jcpenney, $11
Ski Alta Sunglasses, Amazon, $24

VF Travel Series: New York's Library Hotel + Carnegie Deli

Last week, we kicked off our NY travel series (you can check out the first post here). Here's another one of my favorite hotels to stay when I'm in New York. It's called the Library Hotel. As you probably know by now I'm a sucker for themes--and this hotel is all about themes! Each room is uniquely adorned with a collection of books and art exploring a certain topic. The one we stayed in had an architecture theme. They had this one Art Deco book that reminded me of back home (Miami). It's also centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, so it's walking distance to many of New York's top attractions, such as Times Square, the Empire State Building and Rockefeller center (and the Subway lines).

The night we stayed there, we actually walked to Times Square to grab dinner with friends at a restaurant called Buddha Bar (which by the way, make sure you make reservations).  The rooms were super clean and spacious. They also had free wi-fi, complimentary continental breakfast and had  a complimentary wine and cheese reception every evening from 5-8pm. In case you missed the reception their Reading Room had 24 hours fresh coffee, cappuccino, fresh fruit and of course books! 

I love this pillow they had in the room that read "Book Lovers Never Go to Sleep Alone"--too cute. 

Taking silly pictures in the elevator with my messy hair. 

They have a wall with all the rooms' themes from fashion to philosophy. I definitely recommend this hotel if you're looking to visit NYC! 

When it comes to eating, there's no shortage of amazing restaurants in NYC. The hubby and I love, love, love, Carnegie Deli. There's not that many great delis in Miami (at least none that I know of) so we definitely take advantage and come here every time we are in the city. We literally drop off our luggage at the hotel and come straight here to grab lunch. 

We always order the same thing-- pastrami sandwiches. They're so huge you could even share one. Oh and the pickles are delicious too. If you're in the mood for some yummy sandwiches, this is your place. 

Here's a picture of the hubby being camera shy. 

See what I mean? It's definitely a mouthful! 

What are some of your favorite places to visit in New York? I'm making another short trip later this month and would love to know. Our trip to try to get some cronuts (a croissant/donut hybrid) at Ansel Bakery was unsuccessful (we got there at 10 am and they were sold-out---waaaa) so I'm wondering if there are any other places in the city that has cronuts. 

Spring Essentials

Spring is in the air and here are a few of my spring essentials I'm coveting from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. They're all designer brands, but you can get them for a fraction of the cost. 

1. Scalloped Cream Shorts, T.J. Maxx, $34.99

2. Raincoat, Marshalls, $199.99

3. Yellow Lasercut Tote, T.J Maxx, $49.99

4. Fedora, Marshalls, $4.99

5. Pastel Statement Neclace, T.J. Maxx, $39.99

6. Oversized Sunglasses, T.J. Maxx, $29.99

What are some of your spring must-haves? 

How to Get Jenna Dewan Tatum's Oscars Look

The stars shined yesterday at the 2014 Academy Awards. One makeup look that we absolutely loved was Jenna Dewan-Tatum's soft angelic look. Celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey paired a soft neutral eye with a creamy nude lip to match Jenna's pale white Reem Acra gown. This is a look that we can easily wear during the day too! Here's how to get her look.

First, Jake prepped Jenna's skin with Sjal Cellular Renewal Cream.

Jake lined her eyes with Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil and then applied Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Mocha Latte, which he also used to fill in her brows.

Next, he coated her lashes with Avon Mega Effects Mascara.

On Jenna’s face, he applied Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation.

Jake swiped Mark Chic Frills Powder Blush on the apples of Jenna's cheeks.

For her lips, Jake applied  Avon Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick in Creamy Melon.

To complete the look, Jake used Chanel Jardin De Camelias Illuminating Powder on Jenna’s cheekbones for a glowing final touch.

VF's Closet: Red Wedges

Sometimes it's so hard to find a pair of shoes that provide height and comfort at the same time. And that's where these A-leigh closed-toe wedges from Crocs come in. They're probably one of the most comfy wedges I own. They go great paired with denim, as shown here, but I could easily see myself wearing them with dresses too. They're a steal for only $34 bucks and also come in different colors like brown and walnut. 

I wore this look while grabbing brunch with the fam this past weekend. I kept the rest of my outfit in neutral colors with this beige lace top and jeans, to let the shoes pop. If you're just easing into color, adding a pop of color in your shoes or accessories is one of the easiest way. 

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