Happy Birthday Hitchcock

Marion Cotillard in Psycho

Seth Rogen in North by Northwest

Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey, Jr. in To Catch a Thief

Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem in Rear Window

Charlize Theron in Dial M For Murder

Jodie Foster in Birds

Renee Zellwegger in Vertigo

Naomi Watts in Marnie

I meant to post this on Friday in honor of Alfred Hitcock's birthday. Yes, Friday the 13th! And yes, I am that big of a dorky fan. But I forgot so here is is. These images are from a 2008 Vanity Fair shoot with modern day actors/actresses depicting Hitchcock's most famous characters. Brilliant! See the full article here. And if you are a dorky fan like me or just into fashion, get this book...

You can thank me later.

Gwyneth

Is there nothing you can't do? I mean really. It kinda pisses me off. You are a tall, thin, beautiful, crazy healthy yoga guru for starters. Then you have to go and be an active mom, adept in the kitchen and a travel expert according to your amazing blog GOOP. And on top of that you are stylish, you have an Oscar and you sang one of my all time favorite songs (yes, I do mean Crusin'). Nauseating. Oh, almost forgot to mention that you have millions of dollars and dated two of the Sexiest Men Alive. Bitch. Yeah, I said it.

Anyhoo, as if ALL that wasn't enough...she can decorate. Argh. Here are some photos of her multiple homes I have been saving over the years.

She's laughing at all the poor saps that aren't her.

RIP Dixie

Blogger wouldn't let me upload the videos but here is the link to Julia's all time best tirades.

The Superbowl (for Women)

Since Oscar fashions tend to represent the best of the runways and runways tend to influence interior design I thought I could get away with this post. Clearly metallics, "sparkles" and structure are the big trends and I am curious to see how that will translate to the home. Let's just hope companies won't start bedazzling lamp shades! But if they do, I will probably be blogging about how much I love them! ha! And I must admit that I am such a poser because I call myself a movie buff however, I have not seen one of the films that was nominated for best picture. Not...a...one. Seriously? What have I been doing all winter? Its like a banner year for movie making and I have been staying at home watching The Bachelor. Note to self: Get out more.

Anyway, here are my fashion comments (as if you care).

HITS

Kristen Stewart

This is a current take on a really classic look. I wish she just enjoyed wearing it more...she looked so uncomfortable!

Rachel McAdams

I might be alone on this one but I think this dress is stunning. It looks like a watercolor. I like her hair this color, her makeup was flawless and I covet the earrings!

Miley Cyrus

I cannot believe that she had on one of my favorite dresses.

I have never seen her look this good!

Elizabeth Banks

I especially loved this color! But I wanted to rip that headband off her head. You're not 12.

Sorry girl, your crazy funny though!

Maggie Gyllenhall

I am sure she will get slammed for this choice and I normally don't like prints but there was something about this dress. And it seemed very...her. She looked gorgeous!

(As if I know her.)

ON THE FENCE

Charlize Theron

I know it is high fashion but I can't decide if I like this one or not. It did look like Stewart was behind her wearing lavender gloves and holding up her "girls." I kept waiting for him to step out.

Sandra Bullcok

I was really hoping to love her's. It was her night. I totally lost it when she thanked her mom.

Demi Moore

I liked it but maybe it is because it reminded me of my Peaches 'n Cream Barbie!

MISSES

Sarah Jessica Parker

I didn't like SJP's dress. But it did remind me a bit of this...

Meryl Streep

I think Meryl stole her dress from the set of this movie...

Jennifer Lopez

It looked like a used condom. I am sorry but it did. As did her's...

Amanda Seyfried

Zoe Saldana

I was excited to see her dress because I love her style but this just looks like unraveling brush fringe. I do not likey.

I also have a few general (and rather snarky) comments to make.

1. Who was in charge of the backdrop for these photos? Shag red carpet and yellow roses along the ground? Eek.

2. ABC couldn't get anyone better than Sherrie Shepherd and Cathy Ireland to host the pre-show?Clearly the were scraping the bottom of the barrel. Since I am probably next on the list, give me a call for the 83rd Oscars. I am happy to do it.

3. Gabourey Sidibe IS precious.

4. I know that Dentyne was a sponsor of the Oscars but I cannot stand to watch people talk with gum in their mouth. I bet all of their publicists were dying!

5. Cheers to the John Hughes tribute!But is anyone else concerned with how old the Brat Pack looked? I am. Because that means that I am old. I mean heck, Robert Downey, Jr. was wearing Blue Blockers!

Ok, that is all. I am headed to Blockbuster...

Deja Vu

Sorry, I have had a heck of a week, my brain is overloaded and I am a little burnt out on design (it does happen!). So, I am going to talk about what I just did which was finally getting around to seeing this movie...

I had such high hopes. An amazing concept!

At least it was when it came out the first time...

But what a horrible script! And how much did each of these big whigs get paid for their 15 minute appearance? Kinda makes me sick.

Thank heavens for you...

I know I know, but I just adore him!

(If you haven't seen this movie, you should do so immediately.)

And you Bradley Cooper....

Just please don't get over exposed!

I could have done without this story line...

But I assume it wasn't for my age bracket.

And this one...

Although you are both very charming.

And this one...

However, I do appreciate the eye candy.

I did like this story line...

And of course this one...

But this was my favorite part of the movie....

Have a great weekend!