Throwback Thursday-MTV Movie Awards 2001

So with my post this week in regards to the MTV Movie Awards, it made me realize how much I used to love them.  When I was the one buying tickets to watch all the movies that were the main focus of the show. My favorite actors and actresses were all over the place. Unlike then, now I have to force myself to try and stay relevant by watching these Hunger Games movies, which if I am honest, still stuck on chapter 5 of Book 1.  Since 2010.  So I decided to pick the year 2001, the year I graduated college...when my weekends were filled with teeny-bopper music and movies.  And man, did it bring back some memories...some good...some not so good.

The Bare Mid-Drift:

Left to Right: Cameron Diaz, Julia Stiles, Shannon Elizabeth and Alyson Hannigan

I am not sorry this fad went away.  I remember all my t-shirts all fell short of my pants or skirt.  And it was okay.  You didn't call a baby tee and baby tee...it was just a shirt.  This fad made my legs look even longer than they already are.  And when in your early twenties, not always a good thing.

Anna Faris was just breaking onto the scene, as a brunette:

And Christina was well...Dirty?:

Her outfit may have been horrendous, but you gotta admit that tune is still pretty catchy.  And she performed on stage that night singing 'Lady Marmalade with Mya, Lil Kim and Pink...whose hair was bright pink at the time.


However there were a sad few things I remembered while searching Google images.  That was the year 'The Fast and Furious' came out.  We hardly knew Vin Diesel and Paul Walker was just the hot blond guy from 'Varsity Blues' and 'She's All That'.  And here it is 14 years later, #1 movie in the country for the 7th movie in the series.  But the saddest thing was Aaliyah walked the red carpet for 'Romeo Must Die.'  And if memory serves me correctly, she wasn't alive much longer after this awards show. I am pretty sure she would of been a huge huge star, has she not died in the plane crash.

This was a fun little trip down memory lane.  All these people in this post were some huge at that time.  Some are still around..some not so much.  Mya? Shannon Elizabeth?  Anna Faris's brown hair?   Haha...anyways want me to critique fashion from another time, event, era...let me know!

All Suited up for the MTV Movie Awards

There is nothing wrong with this picture, in fact, I am posting it 100% for the adorableness factor.  Mark Ruffalo and his daughter Bella, is matching suits for the MTV Movie Awards.

Love it!  Only thing I might change...matching Converse.  I mean, if you are going to match pocket squares, might as well go all in...

MTV Movie Awards 2015....Snoozefest for Mr Teen Wolf

Boring Tyler Posey

I generally post about female celebrities on this, as lets face it, guys have it way easier in terms of fashion.  I didn't watch the MTV Awards that were on last night...not yet at least.  It is saved on the DVR. I mean let's be realistic, I am not in my twenties and I would rather watch something else with more intellectual plot twists...'THE ROYALS'!

However I did watch 'Catfish' prior to the red carpet and saw a bunch of the celebs during the commercials and Tyler Posey was the first one I saw.  I said you have it easier, but you have to put in a little effort Tyler.  Aren't you like MR. MTV?  The star of Teen Wolf, showed up in vans, knee high black shorts and a short sleeved button up blue shirt.  ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Yup, that is as much as he could do apparently, I guess.  I can appreciate his chill lifestyle, (okay no I can't I can't stand it) but most of the other guys that appeared wore slacks, a nice sweater and some sort of jacket.  But I guess Tyler is just too cool.  I mean look at the effort the females in attendance had to put in:

Women in Style at MTV Awards

Consider yourself lucky Tyler. You don't have to worry about fitting in your dress, high heels, sitting in makeup and hair chairs for hours or worrying someone might have the same dress as you.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

I probably would of been fine with even throwing on a pair of black pants.  Maybe you wanted to show off some new ink?  I am not sure, but this is just poor wardrobe planning.  Even your co-stars dressed better than you and I hope they give you nothing but crap during the next day of filming.  Even you are gonna rock shorts on a red carpet, have fun with it.  Throw on a bow tie, or suspenders.  Go all the way.  Heck even Grumpy Cat wore a hat.

The Avengers Cast

Tyler, you are still young, I get it.  And you don't strike me as a guy who wants to go and spend money on a team of stylists.  But maybe you should.  Not need to BURN anything, just don't wear to another fashion event like the MTV Awards,  Heck even the guys from Avengers dressed up more than you...and they are way more famous.  Just something to think about!

Couldn't of worn Chucks like Mark Ruffalo?  Or a cool pair of sunglasses like Miles Teller?  Men!

Throwback Thursday-Punky Brewster

As I was trying to play catch up on my magazine reading, I read in In Style Magazine. that one of Kerry Washington's fashion icons was Punky Brewster.  Anyone else trying to picture Olivia Pope as Punky?  Already there my friend.  But I thought that it would be a perfect time to do a Throwback Thursday edition featuring Miss Brewster.

Sleeveless vests, multi-colored shirts, bright colored buttons, sun hair ties and of course mismatched tennis shoes were all staples of Punky's everyday attire.  Ah such simpler times when we all thought it was okay to dress like her, or maybe that was just me and Kerry.  And now I find it necessary to log into my Netflix account and see if I can stream old episodes.  Or pray for a reunion, although after googling pictures of Punky Brewster, I have seen more than enough of Soleil Moon Frye...too too much!

Fashion and Punky Brewster go so well together, that I even found out a well thought out description of her wardrobe musts, that I think I already figured next years Halloween costume...and its only April.  Feel free to steal the idea...unless you are one of my friends and will be attending the same party.  Because "I have Punky Power" and you don't!!!  

No Golden Statue for Pamela Anderson

It is pretty hard to mess up a wrap dress.  But unfortunately for Pamela Anderson at a movie premiere of 'The Gunman,' that is what happened.

At first glance the dress is okay, but paying closer attention it is a golden disaster.  Where to begin? The material looks pretty cheap with frayed ends.  Looks like she simply went to a fabric store and asked for gold colored fabric of any material.  The material and low cut front, doesn't allow for a conventional bra, as her chest area is busting out.  But clearly you can see nipples popping out and she seems to be a little lopsided. (What is the point of a boob job if they aren't even straight?) The gold closed toed high heeled pumps seem to blend with the dress with a magenta jeweled belt attempting to hold everything together.  Heck, she even looks angry about the outfit.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

I want to start by saying I love the bag. LOVE IT! But not sure it goes with this attempt at a delicate look, seems a bit harsh and out of place with the dress, however wrong it might be.  Perhaps if the dress was a bit larger and closed up a bit more, she wouldn't look like the dress was about to tear off.

If I was Pamela, I would be way more well-endowed in the chest area, but I would BURN this dress.  It's not flattering on her in the least.  The belt, shoes and bag can stay...in fact just mail me the bag, I would take excellent care of it.  But this was not a outfit worth of an Oscar or a Hollywood movie premiere.

What do you think?  Too harsh?  Or not harsh enough?

Throw Back Thursday-Out of this World

Evie Garland-Not Kristen Bell

I decided to go way back to 1987 for a little show called 'Out of the World.'  Some of you reading this may not have seen it, but it was a show about a young girl, Evie Garland, who had magical powers and could freeze time. Inevitably it got her out of trouble time after time and as a young kid I thought it would be so cool to have her powers.  I tried touching my pointer fingers together over and over, but to no avail, nothing ever happened.

But look at that floral sweater vest with turquoise colored short sleeve shirt with matching headband, classic 80's fashion.  Am I glad that rolled up sleeves and popped up colors have gone away?  Yes. Sad this show is gone?  Yes. Upset I still don't have magical powers? Terribly.

I kept looking at additional pictures, although you don't really need anymore than the GIF above, but after going through bleach blond hotties (Steve Burton that's you), scrunchies, bangle bracelets, all I can think of is doesn't Evie look exactly like Kristen Bell?

Kristen Bell 

I guess all I can say now, is if they choose to redo this show into a movie, which face it could be a possibility, we know who will play the lead.  This was clearly the part Kristen Bell was born to play...not Veronica Mars or the voices of Gossip Girl or the cartoon chick from Frozen.  Evie Garland.  Enough said.

I cannot wait for my next 80's party, I am so going to go for this look, pointing fingers and all.  Comment below for other shows I should flashback on and see what happens!

You know you want to...

Shoddy Photoshop work for Lindsay Lohan

I don't have much to say about this picture except...WHOOPS!

At first glance, I saw it and thought, wow she looks healthier and younger than I have seen her in years.  Lindsay Lohan looks like the cute lil girl from Parent Trap again. But then I noticed the door behind her toosh...

I am pretty sure, door frames aren't supposed to "bend" and carpet "smudge."   Pretty funny non-the-less.  Thanks to E Online for pointing out the Lindsay is Photoshopped story.  It definitely made my morning...as I am glad my photoshop skills are better than this!

Taylor Swift Stole my Grandma's Shoes

I will admit it right of the bat, I am not a Taylor Swift fan.  Yes, there are some of us that do not like her music or care who she is or isn't dating.  But she is quickly becoming a fashion icon, especially with her fans, and for that I will give her a little props.  However, the one thing that always seems off in her outfits for me is her shoes.

Here is a perfect example of her boho chic style.  She is out shopping in a New York sweater and white shorts, with ugly brown, laced up, high heeled, ankle booties.  And in all fairness, I can picture my grandma wearing them back in the day.  And this isn't the first time I have seen them on her, or similar pairs.  I know laced up "menswear" shoes are in but that doesn't mean they need to be worn with every outfit.  So next time you see her, check out the shoes.  Do it, I can't make this stuff up.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

If it was me, I would of thrown on a cute pair of white converse.  Still closed toed and comfy, but seems to go better her style of outfit, which almost seems nautical to me, without the anchors.  But with her current shoe selection, I just don't think it works.  And she in Los Angeles shopping, so a pair of sandals would of been appropriate as well.  Not like we are having a cold winter, at all.

 If I was Taylor, I would BURN these shoes immediately.  I am not ever sure using the excuse of winter footwear helps, they are just plain ugly.  And I am pretty sure your style team or model friends (is it just me or does she seem to be best friends with EVERYONE?) help with your big event style, so leave the bulky, grandma boots at home when you go shopping.  For a style icon in the making, not sure these will ever be bronzed in the Taylor Swift Fashion Hall of Fame!  I do like the sweater though...

Throw Back Tuesday: Special Edition

I saw this last weekend and decided I couldn't wait till Thursday to post, so I will do a "Throw Back Tuesday" edition, looks the same in hashtag #TBT.  Anyways I was channel surfing and found the little gem 'Boy Meets World' on ABC Family Channel, the college years though.  Why did every sitcom in the 90's have the college years, just kind of always seemed to ruin it?  Anyways Will Friedle (who at the time I believe was dating Jennifer Love Hewitt), mind you was a heartthrob at this point, comes on the screen as Eric Matthews...in a choker.

Yes people, a choker.  Remember those? And it made me realize how much of a fad that was, mostly for girls, but apparently some guys.  And one I hope never ever comes back.  I mean, shouldn't there be a little space between the neck and necklace, not perfectly formed around his Adam apple, or for Friends fans, his Joey's apple.  Will's in all the pictures, was so tight I watched just to see if it popped right off.

It did not...

What is with Kerry Washington and Magazine Covers?

Sunday in my condo is cleaning day.  I know, excitement galour, but you gotta do what you gotta do. And while dusting my living room and arranging my magazines on my coffee table, my eyes went to my newest copy of In Style magazine from early February.  I hadn't read it yet, nor really paid attention to the cover.  But my eyes caught the wording "Kerry's Candid Q & A" and I realized that the random female on the cover was Kerry Washington.

In Style Magazine-March 2015

Lucky Magazine-2014

I still didn't believe it, so I turned to the pages and sure enough, several pages about Scandal star Kerry Washington, who I watch on a weekly basis. I am not saying she looks bad or anything, just doesn't look like her at all.  And then I remembered a while ago a cover of Lucky Magazine, where the same thing happened.  What that is Kerry Washington?

Inside both magazines, the pictures that corresponded with the article looked just like her.  But yet why do magazines feel the need of altering covers where celebs are unrecognizable.  Even comparing the two pictures above, doesn't even seem like the same person.  And this isn't even photoshopping an arm or leg to look thinner, this is essentially changing a face.

In Style Magazine-2014

In case you were wondering, there are a few covers where Kerry looks like she does every Thursday on my television.  Or for that matter what she looks like in the magazine.  I know this happens to many stars, but seems so drastic for Kerry.  I went back and organized my magazines and continued on cleaning.  But this little trend stood out in my mind, just thought it was weird.  And for giggles, here is a magazine cover, where she actually looks herself....and oddly enough a wedding version of In Style.

What do you guys think?  Anyone else you see this happening to?  Le me know...