Addicted to Chipotle? 5 Tips to Eating Mexican Food & Never Gaining Weight

In case you missed the touching Chipotle commercial during the Grammy's promoting sustainable farming, it captured America's attention with cute animated farm characters and Willie Nelson singing Coldplay's "The Scientist" in the background. I'll share the commercial at the end of the post, but first I need to tell you a few things about Chipotle before they have you wrapped around their little organic farm fed fingers.

My experience with Chipotle goes a little something like this:

1. I first discovered this Mexican grill in college when I worked at a Chipotle while attending Chico State.
2. It's super clean which is a huge plus considering dirty stories you've heard about some fast food joints. You can't miss the stainless steel everywhere and they had a special cleanser called "Dazzle." It was my job as a cashier to keep everything sparkling. If I never hear, "Dale, we're gonna need you to Dazzle here" or "Dale, don't forget to Dazzle there," it will be too soon.
3. I got laid off from Chipotle a few months later after a 'lack of hours' for my schedule and perhaps due to my Dazzling skills.
4. Problem: Employees were allowed 1 free meal per shift and I had become totally addicted to Chipotle!
5. I continued to go in every week, get my food to-go and smile at my ex-managers because I had no choice. I love Chipotle and eat it all the time, but there's a misconception because it's 'organic' and MSG free that it's super healthy. Chipotle is a calorie killer if you're not careful!

Here's my Tricks to get the most Barbacoa for your buck & Never gain a pound eating Chipotle weekly: 

1. Order 1 Single TACO instead of 3 (which is what the order comes with):

Sounds simple and small, but you're getting more than you think. Plus, you can get whatever you want on it. Here's a breakdown of calories for 1 single barbacoa taco which I got by dividing their portions for the taco order by 3. (It's probably a little more though because they are pretty generous with portions) 

Small Flour Tortilla-  90 cals

Black Beans - 40 cals

Cilantro Lime Rice- 43 cals

Barbacoa meat - 56 cals

Fajita Mix-1 oz- 10 cals

Fresh tomato Salsa - 10 cals

Corn Salsa- 26 cals

Sour Cream - 40 cals

Lettuce 2 cals

 TOTAL -Approx. 317 Calories

 2. Go Easy On the Chips & Guac

One Serving Size of Chips & Guac is over 700 calories. I took a handful of my friends (approx. 100 Cals) and about 1 oz of Guacamole (50 cals). Diet soda or Water with lemon - Zero Calories

3. Eat Happy & Avoid the Calorie Killers (aka the Burritos)

 

While working at Chipotle, I routinely saw people order burritos and get "double meat" & "extra guac." The HUGE tortilla itself (290 Calories Each!) would often break, need to be re-wrapped or sometimes double wrapped. These monster burritos can easily be 2,000+ calories each and unless you have the metabolism of Michael Phelps, it can spell trouble after time. But I totally understand how boring the salad bowls are, which is why I like the single taco. If you're going with a burrito, just eat half or be mindful of the "extras" you're adding inside.

4. Who Knew Restaurant Food Could be this Affordable?

Minus the chips and guac I mooched off my friend, a single Barbacoa taco meal with a water is super cheap and under $3. Plus, you don't waste food by ordering too much you can't finish.

5. You can eat like this at any Mexican Restaurant

 Mexican food is my favorite kind of food, and while there's Chipotle's nationwide, you can order like this at your favorite taco trucks or restaurants in your area if you don't have a Chipotle in your city.

I hope these tips help. The entire meal with a small portion of chips and guac is about 500 calories which is perfect for a snack, lunch or light dinner when you're having a serious Chipotle craving. Do you have any fast food calorie saving tips?

As promised, here's that cute little Chipotle commercial

Have a great weekend!

xoDale

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Full House Fashion Finds! It's Time to Scope Out Your Parent's Wardrobe

When I grew up, not only did I live in a full house, I had three dads. My real dad and then my Full House dads, Danny Tanner and Uncle Joey. John Stamos was way too cute to be considered anything other than a crush as I'm sure millions of young Uncle Jesse fans and their moms would agree. Watching Full House in the 90's is a distant memory now, but I'll never forget one scene in particular during the show's intro. DJ, Stephanie, Michelle and their 'dads' were all playing in San Francisco's Alamo Square park in front of a street lined with Victorian homes called the "Painted Ladies."

Yesterday, my sister and I stopped by this same spot with some friends relaxing on Presidents Day. I took some pics of her wearing a fashion find that's actually from my dad's wardrobe. Hint: It's not the sheer pleated maxi skirt.

 My sister, Jody, and the famous Painted Ladies

As I help fix her collar, I want to mention this Levi's jacket. My dad's wardrobe consists of commemorative T-shirts from 5K runs along with Nike sweatshirts my siblings and I wore in Jr High. Recently, my mom asked me to organize their closet and weed through their clothes and what did I find? This vintage Levi Strauss denim jacket he wore in college. Score! 

Jody in this Wilster maxi skirt and Wallace, our neighborhood pup

Reason #98 why women LOVE maxi skirts: Super windy days are no match for them!

Wallace was actually here on a shoot for his SF based apparel company The City Supply Co.

Nothin' says 'California Girl' like wavy beach curls & a pair of aviator shades

Random Sidenote~ I ran into Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie Tanner) in a coat check line at a club in SF 5 years ago. I was more star struck than seeing a mega celeb because I grew up with her on TV, but I contained myself. She alluded to the fact she wasn't supposed to be drinking as she was going through a messy divorce. A year later, she was on the cover of People magazine after marrying a new guy, having a baby and admitting to her battle with a meth addiction. Despite growing with 3 supportive TV dads, child stars sure have a rough time in life. :(

Details by Dale

crop top sweater~H&M recent, jacket~Levi's, maxi skirt~Wilster, oxfords~Bamboo,  rings/necklace~F21, watch~Michael Kors, nails~OPI 'Gargantuan Green Grape'

While I was happily surprised to find this denim gem from my dad's college days; there's a few other reasons to check your parent's past statement makers. Guys may find old suits, jackets or even pocket watches from their dad's or grandpa's wardrobe they can have altered for a new classic look. Women can find handbags, jewelry, flirty retro dresses or sweaters perfect with a maxi skirt or to pair with a bit of peplum. I know I'll be saving tons of my clothes for my future daughters some day, and in the mean time I loan them all to my sister. :)

Have you ever found a fashion treasure from your parent's past wardrobe?

~xoDale

Also, I want to say Thank You to Abby of SoCal Sophisticate for her touching feature of my 'Curiousity' post on her blog. And thank you to Juneli from Fashionable Yours  for giving me the 'Versatile Blogger Award.' I really appreciate the support :)

Smooth Sailing Shopping Tips because Every Outfit Needs an Anchor

How exciting is it when you learn something new that makes your life so much easier?  Maybe you discovered a shortcut driving to work, online banking, or you just baked the most amazing red velvet cupcakes from a recipe you saw pinned on your newest addiction, Pinterest. There are fashion shortcuts too, so you don't have to splurge or devastate your budget to dress your best. In no particular order, here are a few of my budget friendly shopping secrets below:

1. Search for designer staple pieces at bargain prices from stores like TJMaxx and then pair them with vintage clothing. Or once you find your anchor piece, re-style your existing wardrobe and filter through discount stores for some major steals to compliment your look.

2. An outfit is 50% clothes, 50% styling. I just made that up, but the truth is the Real Housewives of Orange County and Beverly Hills prove that spending millions on a wardrobe can still make a person look like a cool 20 bucks.

3. If you love designer clothes, check consignment shops or second hand stores. My favorites in San Francisco are Crossroads Trading Co. and Cris which has every designer you could think of from Gucci to Pucci at super discounted prices.

Below, is one of my favorite recent dresses shot at the port of San Francisco with a Carnival Cruise Ship in the background. 

One of my favorite trench's from Crossroads Trading Co. I usually don't go out with my legs so wintery white, but I'll have a "How To" Youtube video coming soon showing celebrity red carpet leg tricks.

Budget Friendly Styling Tips: For men & women, don't spend your entire paycheck on an outfit. You need a focus (anchor) piece first. This dress was from a little random Orange County store for $22. Then build around your anchor with accessories and shoes.

(Sidenote) If companies wonder whether fashion bloggers sell their products; I saw these Zara heels on just a few of my fave blogs including Atlantic-Pacific, The Fancy Teacup & Vivaluxury last month. I thought they were so cute; the next day I went out and bought them.

If I'm buying a dress like this that's not the best quality, I look for details that might make it look more expensive. Check for nice original patterns or solids (try avoid knock-off designer print which can look cheap). I also liked the the front vintage-looking flaps & the matching material belt on this dress. 

DETAILS by Dale

Ring - F21, gold bracelet- H&M (old), watch- Michael Kors, bangles-F21, handbag- LV (present)

Dress - 2Hearts, trench- Juicy Couture, nails- OPI - Charged Up Cherry

Photos by Thomas Delgado Photography

Speaking of shortcuts in life, I have to mention Carnival Cruise Lines. Carnival may offer enticing deals, but I would highly recommend sailing with a different cruise line. After an awful experience on one of their "fun ships" a few years ago, I highly recommend doing your research into other lines before taking a cruise. Sadly, after hearing about the Concordia Cruise ship disaster off the coast of Italy, I wasn't shocked to hear it was owned by the Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines. That company needs a life saver, and fast!

If you have your own budget friendly styling tips or a favorite store where you always find trendy clothes at great prices, let us know. :) 

Have a great 3-Day weekend!

xoDale

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CURIOUSITY...

It's rare, but sometimes I interrupt my regularly scheduled blogcast for a more pressing issue. I wanted to post about the fashion at the Grammy's, Adele's amazing night and Nicki Minaj's slightly psycho performance. But Whitney Houston's untimely passing was on every one's mind and while people are speculating that drugs contributed to her death at age 48, we're still asking how could this happen?

The world was privy to Whitney's public struggle with substance abuse after she married bad boy Bobby Brown. It became blatantly obvious she was having problems during her "crack is whack" interview with Diane Sawyer in '02. When I first heard about her death Saturday on Twitter, I couldn't believe it! Within seconds, every trending topic was related to 'RIP Whitney' so I knew it was true. My initial thoughts were A. It's sad to lose a talent like Whitney Houston  B. She had such a beautiful voice and what a terrible loss for her daughter C. Why did she have to start doing drugs? I thought about how difficult it is to see people get addicted to DRUGS whether it's on Intervention or in real life.

Then, I thought about Ann...

Who is Ann?
She's a homeless woman living in San Francisco with one of the worst crack addictions I've ever seen. At times I've been terrified of her because she screams uncontrollably on the streets yelling at imaginary people while she's high. Sometimes she has bloody scratches and bruises on her face. I've seen her get kicked out of stores because customers are scared of her. Even worse, I've seen her nearly hit by cars multiple times standing in the middle of the street howling and contorting her face as if she's in some sort of nightmarish horror film.

I'm sure thousands of SF residents would recognize her because she's one of the well known homeless people in the city. But there's something about Ann that everyone should know...

I've talked to her a few times and she's one of the only homeless people in SF I've seen addicted to drugs who I still thought had a chance to get clean. I'd pass her on the sidewalk nearly every day for the past 6 years and then a few months ago, she was gone. I wondered if I'd ever see her again. Suddenly, she re-appeared this January. The day I interviewed her she was calm and seemed sober at that moment. Ann is smart and despite the unthinkable circumstances she's encountered on the streets, she has a good heart. The last thing she worries about in the morning is hair or makeup and she's about 90 pounds as drugs have ravaged her body. She's also almost the exact same age as Whitney Houston.

Here is my Interview with Ann in SF below:

The last thing I told her is that I truly wish her the best and that I hope she gets clean one day. She said "Thank you," and she appreciated talking. The reality is she's so heavily addicted to crack (which she told my friends and I last year), that it's doubtful she'll ever recover in a SF homeless outreach program (aka Methadone clinic). Her only slim chance might be a center the caliber of a Betty Ford Clinic or Cirque Lodge which are SUPER expensive celeb rehab hotspots. But how would that happen when Ann has no money? I saw her a few days ago walking down a side street with a couple other homeless men and it was clear she was on drugs.  :(

What are your thoughts on any of this? Were you surprised by Whitney Houston's death? It seems like every year Hollywood stars die too young and the toxicology reports always come back with some sort of deadly cocktail. The same drug abuse is happening all over the country.

I'll be back in a couple days with a nice light-hearted topic :)

xoDale

Styling My Favorite Love Birds & 8 Tips for Capturing Great Couple's Pics

Have you ever had a good friend who is dating someone you can't stand? You act polite in the beginning of their relationship, but at some point you decide it's time to be brutally honest. My best friend, Laura, knows exactly what I'm talking about. "That guy is a total dirtbag" or "he's as dumb as a brick." Whew, I do not miss those college pep talks when we were roomies. But I appreciated her opinion and good friends should tell you the truth. Luckily, I never had to initiate that convo with her. Her fiance, Sean, is not only smart, successful, stylish and witty, but he's Laura's perfect match. They are some of my favorite people in the world and they recently took their official engagement photos while I styled their shoot.

First, I did Laura's hair, makeup and helped style her outfits. Then it was off to the wilderness for an outdoor shoot with our photographer, Thomas. Wedding season is around the corner, so whether you're taking your engagement photos, receiving wedding announcements in the mail, or maybe you just want to take a professional photo with your significant other....
I have 8 tips to help capture a great couple's pic:

1. Smile, Have Fun, & Be Yourself

Sounds like first date rules, but it still applies for couple's pics. It can be a little awkward posing together at first, but engagement photos are supposed to be lovey dovey. You can still have fun and warm up with silly poses at first. My sister and I told them to make a little heart with their hands. My guess is Laura's thinking "this is kinda cute," while Sean is saying to himself "this is lame and better not end up on the Internet." :)


2. Choose Scenery Special to Both of You

Laura and Sean are both from N. California and we found this great location with a covered bridge. Choose your favorite spot to take photos that represent you and your happy place. Maybe it's a park, winery, the beach, a part of your city, or your fave restaurant. I highly recommend at least a few outdoor shots.

Behind the scenes: I'm doing a few makeup touch-ups for Laura which brings up the importance of makeup & hair...

3. Makeup, Wardrobe & Hair. What should you Wear?

We've all seen wedding photos with 70's staches, 80's perms and outdated clothes. There is no way to predict future styles, but you can generally stick to some classic hair and clothing trends. I chose a red F21 blazer, gold jewelry, flattering dark denim and riding boots. Don't wear anything so flashy or trendy that it will look out of style before you even tie the knot.

MakeUp~ I kept Laura's makeup close to my sister's natural makeover look, but added a Espresso eyeshadow in the crease to make her green eyes pop. I used Temptu airbrush foundation, MAC shimmer in the corners of her eyes, natural Salon Perfect #53 lashes & MAC highlighter on her cheeks for a subtle glow.

Hair~ I wanted her hair full, but I still used a 1 1/2 curling iron to create waves with her front pieces to keep it out of her face. Sean styled his own look nicely in a camel trench over an eggplant polo.


4. Create Your Own "Awww" Moment

"Aww, he's such a gentleman." That's what you want your friends and family thinking when they see your photos. There's nothing like a bit of chivalry during a precious moment between a couple in love. If you can capture that Notebook-esque moment on camera, even better!

5. Holding Hands is so Trendy Right Now

Personally, I prefer walking arm in arm, but who doesn't think it's cute to see a couple holding hands? It's also a popular shot for engagement photos. We see couples from junior high to nursing homes holding hands so this is definitely a DO! This pic of Laura & Sean reminds me of a modern day Hansel and Gretel (minus the brother/sister part)

6. Mix it Up with Black & White Photos

Black and white photos are timeless and classic. Sepia is cool too. If you noticed the outfit change; everyone from highschooler's taking senior pics to Giselle "Big Mouth" Bundchen knows that photo shoots are a lot of work and time consuming. If you're getting all gussied up, have 2 or 3 outfits to try different looks.

This whole scene reminded me of Twilight. I curled her hair more, added a charcoal smoky eye and Laura wore vintage fur with a brooch. Sean kept it cool channeling "Team Jacob" in grey denim and a leather jacket.

7. The Kiss ~ Is it a DO or a DON'T?

There is a reason the 'Kiss Cam' is so popular at sporting events. A gentle kiss on the forehead, cheek or lips is endearing and gives a photo that total "aww" factor again. The KISS is a DO! But I'll leave it up to your discretion. The last thing you want is a make-out pic that will trigger any thought along the lines of "Eww! Get a room."

8. Do You Need a Professional Photographer?

It always helps to get the highest quality photos, but it's totally up to you and your budget. It seems like everyone has a friend with a high quality camera or knows an aspiring photographer, so you can always check before spending money. Camera Details: Canon 5D Mark II ~ 135mm f/2 L ~ 35mm f/1.4 L ~ Elinchrom Ranger AS Speed

And that's a wrap! Special thanks to the happy couple Sean & Laura. (Previously featured in last summer's Vegas post).

Are you getting married or shooting engagement photos soon? We've all seen couple's pics from Facebook to fridges; so if you have some great tips or shoot ideas, please share. 

Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day weekend. If you're ever looking to do a couple's photo in NorCal, I'm running a Special on styling packages for engagement or couple's photos. Email dale202@gmail.com for details :)

xoDale

My Jason Wu Floral Handbag Giveaway and Did Target Learn its Lesson?

Ahh, with every season it seems a new affordable designer collaboration is just around the corner. Yesterday, the hype and excitement over Jason Wu hit Target stores nationwide. It wasn't near the madness of Missoni for Target last year and it was child's play in comparison to the complete craziness of our Versace for H&M adventure a few months ago.

When Missoni hit Target last September, I saw pushing, hoarding and cart snatching. Versace for H&M included some pretty horrible human behavior all in the name of flashy leopard print and gaudy chokers. Yesterday, at the Colma Target in N. California, I arrived at 7:30 am and was about 40th in line. By 8 am the line had grown to over 200 Jason Wu hopefuls. The store manager came out 5 minutes prior to doors opening and told us there was a limited supply. After making a couple friends in line, I went straight to accessories for a scarf and handbag. By 8:02 when I got to the clothes section, almost everything was wiped out except a few dresses. For the most part, after the initial rush, shoppers I saw were pretty calm and understanding if they made it in too late. Luckily I got this handbag below to Give Away...

I first saw this handbag featured in February's Glamour magazine

3 Surprises at Target yesterday and how they've improved since Missoni:

1. Hoarding was at a minimum~ Target learned from the Missoni insanity and made a 2 limit rule. Each person could only have a maximum of 2 of the same item. This cut down on racks being cleaned out by one person. Of course there was a frenzy and not all Targets were organized to deal with creepy couples like this in Miami.

2. Super Bowl Sunday=Smart Planning?~Unlike Missoni, it appeared women had a harder time finding guys to drag along as their shopping wingmen. I know I did. I only saw about five guys in line. This cut down on men powering through and snatching up items to sell on Ebay. It seemed as though most women there were true fashionistas and fans of Wu. They also started the online sale early in the am to avoid overwhelming Target's site. Plus, if it did crash, I'm pretty sure the BIG game, Madonna's half-time show and Super Bowl commercials would have taken precedence in the news yesterday.

3. Dressing Room Consideration~ There was a huge line of women going to try on items. I was pleasantly surprised to see women trying on clothes and returning them to associates if they weren't a good fit. This allowed a group of women and teens eagerly awaiting discarded items to get a chance to buy some Jason Wu. I hadn't seen this in past designer sales, because people would buy anything just to go sell on online for triple the price.

Jason Wu Handbag Details: 

Whether you're a fan of floral or not, flower prints will be everywhere this Spring and how cute would this purse look paired with a white sundress on a warm summer evening? :)

The bag is easy to open as it has a magnetic snap.

There is also a longer navy leather shoulder strap on the inside.

The bag has a tag with a bio about Jason Wu and his designs. 

Photos by Thomas Delgado

Now for the Giveaway, 1 WINNER will WIN this handbag

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Giveaway ENDS Monday Feb. 27th at Noon PST
I will contact the winner & announce it on my blog & twitter 

 OPEN Internationally & I'll cover shipping

Good Luck to everyone! If you made it to one of the Target's yesterday or bought online, how was your experience? 
xoDale

Heavy Metal Fashion! What's your SuperPower Statement Piece?

Do you believe in Superpowers? I'm sure you remember flipping through the pages of comic books as a kid seeing your favorite heroes fight off evil villains with superhuman strength. There is also something called 'Superpower Fashion,' or at least I think there should be in every one's closet. A 'Superpower Statement Piece' is an article of clothing or an accessory that instantly makes you feel good and more confident the moment you put it on your body. I'm not saying you can conquer the world, but you definitely get the feeling you could kill it on the catwalk or take on Lex Luther.

'SuperPower Fashion' examples:
1. A Power Suit for men or women
2. The LBD (little black dress) or any dress you consider your perfect go-to option for an event
3. An accessory like a handbag, watch, earrings, a tie, necklace, ring or bracelet that gives you an instant rush.
4. A sleek classic leather jacket, your perfect pair of flattering jeans, or even a new hairstyle you love.
5. As many women know, stepping into a pair of heels or over-the-knee leather boots in the winter is a bit of a high.

(Sidenote) It has nothing to do with the cost of the item, it's how you feel wearing it. While the concept is a bit superficial, wearing 'SuperPower Statement Pieces' can give you an emotional boost. I decided to put together an 80's inspired evening look that combines the forces of some of my favorite "SuperPower Statement Pieces."

Create Your Own Fashion Powers

 If I ever had to fight crime on the streets of San Francisco in this outfit, I'd bobby pin my bangs back and use these make-believe strengths: Faux leather pants for catlike reflexes, mesh heels with leather detail for karate kicking bad guys, super spiked bracelet~my secret weapon, fingerless leather gloves to protect my knuckles. (In reality, I know I should just avoid the bad neighborhoods & carry pepper spray.)

Accessorising Statement Pieces: fingerless gloves~ALDO, spiked bracelet~F21 &

NEON clutch~Nine West. Keep an eye out for neon handbags and clutches all over this Spring & Summer.

For less intensity and leather free looks, try a blazer this season in a bright color. ~F21

Also, for bold makeup, I tried a winged eye-liner & my fave Temptu foundation from Sephora

Clothes sometimes can literally make the statement. I bought this tank from a San Diego vendor at the Thread Show here in SF. I got home and saw that it read 'Art Kills Artists' and had no clue what it meant. Turns out, Art Kills Artists is an organization in SD for starving artists worldwide to submit their art work & get exposure on its site.

Details

Some of the most comfortable heels I've ever owned ~Guess. Leather leggings~ H&M (last fall)

Gotham City Police had the bat-signal and SFPD has this retro Coca-Cola signal around the corner from their SOMA station. I always Enjoy seeing this huge lit up billboard as I enter San Francisco from the Bay Bridge. 

Photos for this post by Thomas Delgado

I think every one has a favorite outfit, top, dress or suit in their closet they love because they just feel so good wearing it. What's your "Superpower" fashion piece?

If you don't have your's yet, maybe we should go shopping together. :)

Hope you're having a great week 

xoDale

Best Dressed at the SAG Awards & Who Hit a Surprising Snag?

Did you watch the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards last night? Probably not, and while it's saggy in ratings compared to the Golden Globes and Grammys, the red carpet fashion still sucks me in every year. In terms of star studded style, this event is one of those pre-Oscar awards shows where actors slowly step up their game as the night of the Academy Awards creeps closer. There were few surprises last night and one major fashion flub from one of Hollywood's leading ladies!



Let's take a look at last night's fashion report card:

B+ ~Simpson Surprise: Ashlee attended with her boyfriend in this Jenny Packham gown. I rarely see photos of her unless she's palling around with Jessica, but I think she looks very glamorous.

C ~I really like the simplicity of this dress on Bridesmaid's star, Kristen Wiig, but over all the neckline of this Balenciaga gown and the thick metal choker screams "I got styled by a 7th grader" so I wasn't a fan.

A ~ Octavia Spencer looked gorgeous from head to toe in her perfectly styled fashion bun and figure flattering gown. Have you seen"The Help?" It's on the top of my movie list right now.

B- ~While this is one of my fave colors for Spring, I wasn't green with envy over Emily Blunt's Oscar de la Renta floor length gown. The one-shoulder style is a little over-done and her hair was kinda 'blah.'

A ~Guilana Rancic was flawless in this cherry detailed Basil Soda gown. She was glowing and if she's allowed to vote for herself as 'Best' dressed on tonight's Special SAG Fashion Police on E!, she should go for it! 

D+ ~Shailene Woodley is amazing in The Decendants, one of the best flicks I've seen lately, which takes place in Hawaii. But the print on this L'Wren Scott gown is cute for a luau, not the red carpet.

B ~ Is for boring as Sofia Vergara looks a bit like 'Miami Beach Barbie' in this raspberry Marchesa gown and purple accessories. But she's still stunning and ponytails were a hot hair trend last night!

D ~ Angelina Jolie failed to impress and if it weren't for the sexy back of this dress, she may have earned a "F". Sure, it's a little harsh, but I expect more from her. Unfortunately, this draped Jenny Packham dress described as 'liquid metallic' looks more like a plastic garbage bag. See more looks from the night here:(Photo credit- Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

What did you think of last night's gowns?

Feel free to change grades on the fashion report card. :)

UPDATE:  I mentioned in my previous post how Facebook will start notifying accounts this week on FEB. 1st that people have 7 days to clean up their profile. The mandatory "Timeline Profile" will automatically take effect and your old pics & stale status updates will resurface. Everyone in the world with FB will experience this new change, eventhough nine in 10 users don't want it.

There's nothing we can do to stop it, so why not jump on a popular Youtube trend and make a video called "Sh*t People Say About Facebook Timeline?" 

Below is my brother's newest Youtube creation (there's lots of free time in the country to do stuff like this). If you're not saying these things, you might when you get the big announcement on your FB account...;)



Hope you had a great weekend!

xoDale

Who Knew Hugh Hefner was Such a Trendsetter?

Hef has been lounging in his robe for decades, and now Puffin's trend of wearing 'PJ's in public' has caught fire in schools nationwide. Before I delve into Spongebob jammies in Chemistry class, have you noticed some of this week's news stories have been like one big Freaky Friday?!

First, TMZ reported Demi Moore's hospitalization a couple days ago was caused after she had a seizure from doing whip-its. Maybe I'm naive, but I just assumed people of all ages were over inhalants after that super disturbing Intervention episode with Allison-the-huffer. The only thing I want a whip cream can dispensing is some fluffy goodness on top of my Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha.

And now the cherry on top; Facebook is forcing everyone to change their profile to the new "Timeline" format within weeks! Once you see the announcement on your account, you'll have 7 days to do some major social media spring cleaning before your old photos and status updates are resurrected to the top of your NEW cluttered page. Zuckerberg and crew are touting the timeline profile as a 'virtual scrapbook.' Uhh, since when is scrapbooking cool or cutting edge?

Back to the PJ controversy:

  

Some parents and teachers don't mind, while some administration is furious teens are wearing PJ's to school and want to ban the trend. One teacher & fellow fashion blogger, Marion in Denver, was even asked one day if she was wearing PJ's by a 1st grader. Photo from this article on Babble.com 

I heard retailers were marketing their PJ's & casual trends big time lately. I decided to do a little research and went to a place I haven't been in nearly a decade: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH.

I found they're not pushing PJ's per se in the kids section, but sweatpants & yoga pants are everywhere! They have four different styles of sweatpants for girls: skinny, super skinny, classic banded and boyfriend.

There's an announcement on the A&F girl's sweatpant page that says: "For the first time ever, sweatpants aren't just for hanging out or working out. There's no place you can't go because they look so cute with absolutely everything." Hmmm...

    This photo is from Glendale School district in Wisconsin. The "Fashion & Furnishings" class sewed their own PJ pants a couple months ago and showed them off one day in school.

Some parents and administration are upset kids are rolling out of bed and coming to school in pajama pants claiming it looks "sloppy" and is a sign children are "giving up." I remember loving 'pajama day' in junior high. I also clearly remember classmates rolling into lectures late in pajama pants when I went to college at Chico State. Plus, teens are always going to push the envelope and silly fashion boundaries. The PJ popularity will pass, hopefully soon, and it's better than 7th graders showing up to campus dressed like Snooki.

Does this trend bother you and would you let your son or daughter go to school in PJ's?

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Have a great weekend!

xoDale