Saturday, February 26, 2011

Oscar Weekend!

Well, it's that time of year again. The Academy Awards. Are you excited? I hope so!

I'm itching to see the gorgeous (and hideous) gowns glide down the red carpet. I'm anxious to see my favorite movie star and my future husband host the event together. I'm hoping a certain Harvard-educated beauty wins for Best Actress.

If you've been busy and haven't been able to catch up on what the Oscars are all about this year, here are a few things I recommend. A sort of Oscar 2011 mini sampler, I guess you could say.

Enjoy!

First, familiarize yourself with how the Oscar nominations and voting process works. It's actually a lot more interesting than you think!


Let Tchaikovsky give you goosebumps...or swanbumps.




Rent the nominated documentary, Exit Through The Gift Shop. It is the most interesting documentary I have seen in a LONG time. Plus, if it wins the Oscar, Banksy may pick up the award in an outlandish costume...or not even show up at all.







Steal Anne Hathaway's style.

Anne Hathaway



Get to know her co-host and Best Actor nominee, James Franco.




Celebrate with delicious food! The official Oscar website offers fun recipes, such as Deviled Eggs with Caviar and Chili Orange Kettle Corn. Or, make a toast to the winners with a Moet Starlet.




And finally, don't forget to have a glamorous weekend!

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43 comments:

  1. Sierra February 26, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    i hope you have a glamorous weekend too girl! i just love anne hathaway's style - it should be fun watching her as a host!

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  2. TabathaFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    The only thing I really loathe about the Oscars is that they start so late at night that even I, who seldom goes to bed before 3 o'clock in the morning, can't watch the whole show.
    But I'm curious who'll win & what everybody is wearing, though :-D I wonder if Mickey Rourke'll be there, since I've such a huge crush on that guy & I totally don't care if everyone else says how ugly he is or whatever - IMO he's H.O.T.!

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  3. JUST MEFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'm usually bored to anger by the Oscars...and this year, since we don't have a TV, I'll pretty much be waiting to hear about any giant mistakes and then rushing online to see someone do something dumb...over and over.

    Give Franco a virtual kiss for me!

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  4. LEONID GUREVICHFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I just HOPE that Black Swan wins and not that super annoying Social network.

    Portman is a masterpiece. So is Black Swan

    Leon

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I'm willing to see the red carpet too!!!
    Kisses!!
    www.whereverthesunsetis.blogspot.com

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  6. Sisters and SistersFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Love this!

    thanks for following, we followed back!

    XoXo

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  7. Couture CarrieFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Fabulous post, darling!
    I am so excited for the Oscars, especially the red carpet!

    Hope you are having a glamorous weekend too!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. JasminFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Ooooh I'm super excited for the Oscars, can't wait to stay up all night watching them. I'm thinking mojitos and kettle chips may be my poor-mans snack alternative though! Fingers crossed for Black Swan! x

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  9. Miss BiasFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Oooh I love the Oscars. I love the red carpet but I love the movies more.

    Miss Bias
    www.missbias.blogspot.com

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  10. Amber Lucas A Mused BlogFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    yay!! I am excited to see the Oscars! I have missed the last couple years, but by golly I'm watching it this year. Finally saw Black Swan - in PARIS! hehe

    Amber
    Ambersmouthwash

    ps come stop by my blog! I just returned from Paris!

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  11. SarahFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I can't wait to see the looks from the red carpet, and to see how Anne and James get on hosting. Very exciting!
    x

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  12. David MacaulayFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I definitely aim to check it out. Glad you liked the post. So which newspaper did you used to work for?

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  13. lalaFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    great post! <3

    http://dtrawberryjam-yui.blogspot.com

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  14. SMDFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I can't wait for the Oscars! I totally love seeing what everyone wears, and how all the magazines and websites react. Haha I just know Natalie will win a little golden statue! http://thearcenciel.blogspot.com/

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  15. JosieFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I can't wait to see the dresses!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  16. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I usually miss the award shows b/c of my jerky husband and his desire to watch horrible nature documentaries instead of award shows -- but he gave me a thumbs up for the oscars!

    hell yes! <3

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  17. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    So, who you reckon to win the oscars this time??

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  18. ElisseFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks for the link to about the Oscar nominations process! I'm looking forward to see who wins the big awards tomorrow!

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  19. Arini Desianti ParawiFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I'm so excited!!
    Natalie Portman for Best Actrees
    Colin Firth for Best Actor
    The Social Network for Best Picture
    i know that they will rock this prestigious event :)

    enjoy your weekend..

    THE SECRET LIFE OF "D"

    in love&Light
    Queen D

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  20. VanillaFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    I love anne hathaway! have a great weekend :)

    Love, vanilla

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  21. LeiaFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    I - am - so - excited!!! I hope you're having an Oscars party with Kerrie filled with cupcakes and champagne. If so, can I crash? :P

    ♥ Leia

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  22. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    I so wish I could watch teh Oscars live for once, but it's going to be about 4am on Monday here so no chance, for I have to go to work, le sigh

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  23. SherinFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    I'm in definite Oscar mode now. Oooo, I love James Franco so much! I suppose you can have him, but I'm calling dibs on his hot little brother!!

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  24. MichaelaFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    It is exciting,loved this post!
    http://haveyoueverfalleninlove.blogspot.com/

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  25. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    love Swan lake!

    Missy
    Blending Style, Celebs and Fashion
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  26. ImogenFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I am so excited to see the Oscars and there has never been a red carpet event that I have wanted to see so much as this year's event. My mum and I were thinking of going to watch the live screening of it at the cinema but since it is at 11am monday our time and I have university then I shouldn't go. It would have been so much fun though.

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  27. indianmakeupwaysFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    waiting to see the oscars coz i too am looking fwd to seeing the dresses. u too have a great weekend! :)

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  28. Style, She WroteFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    So excited for the awards as well! I don't usually watched the actual awards show, but I love seeing what designers celebs are wearing on the red carpet. xo style, she wrote

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  29. MGFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I ruined the Oscars for myself when I worked at the Governors Ball last year. Most stars are, you guessed it, assholes. Not cool. It was fun, my shoes hurt so bad I wanted to cry, and I was starving. Overall, good experience.

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  30. Ruth @ xruthlovesFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I really want to watch the oscars but it'll be on so late in the UK :(
    I'm counting on you to fill me in with all the details! XX

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  31. Cafe FashionistaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I love that Anne Hathaway collage. And James Franco...swoon! Hi, I adore you... :)

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  32. FashionJazzFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Cant wait to see all the looks!! Happy Sunday xx

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  33. VixFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    It's past my bedtime but I'm keeping everything crossed our Colin wins Best Actor. I haven't seen the film but he does do a great speech. xxx

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  34. Any BrasilFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I loved all the pictures, mainly for the drinks, everything.
    trendluxo.blogspot.com

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Nice pics;-)

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  36. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    this has made me really want to see the banksy documentary! i really hope kings speech wins best film!
    www.styleisalwaysfashionable. blogspot.com

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  37. Oh to Be a MuseFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    this was a very informative oscars post--and very different too. i've heard great things about Exit Through the Gift Shop. maybe it will win tonight!

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  38. RajFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Fantastic post
    Aren't the Oscars so exciting!!
    Hope you've had a glamorous weekend

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  39. Ninjagaiden78February 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I hope Natalie Portman wins for best actress as well.
    Won't it be cool for Banksy to win Best Documentary film and accept it wearing a mask?

    windowshopz.com

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  40. Fashion CappuccinoFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Such an awesome list! I love the recipes and the star drink...so cool and fun! Did you enjoy the oscars? Natalie Portman won!! And my favorite Colin Firth, I was so happy when they called his name. lol..that James Franco video is hilarious! xoxoxo

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  41. Chicago Chic February 28, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Jennifer, this is such a fabulous and creative post. I LOVE all the glamour you have indulged us in... Anne Hathaway's style, deviled eggs... oh and James Franco is HOT HOT HOT.

    ♥
    Rachel

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  42. laurenFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    love all things oscar. i love the dresses, the long boring ceremony, the awkward flub ups... i love it all. the oscars are sort of a big deal for me. :)

    http://laurenlanzaosias.blogspot.com
    it's the freaking oscars...

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  43. a woman's right to shoesFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hope you had a good time watching the Oscars. I had fun reading about them. Hope you had a good weekend also =)

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