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Funny Valentine

quiteuselesss — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 05:29:08 +0000

I’m baaack! I apologize, dear readers, for my small hiatus. I moved last Wednesday and went for a week without internet, then started classes for the semester, so this is the first chance I’ve really gotten to sit down and blog!

When I came across this wedding themed photoshoot starring Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski of The Office, I knew immediately that I had to share it. The styling is effortlessly beautiful and the two have such palpable chemistry that you can hear their laughter and taste that cake. Enjoy!

Red Carpet Recap: 2010 Emmys

quiteuselesss — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:26:33 +0000

The Emmys are always kind of a strange show, in my opinion. They aren’t as glamorous as the Oscars, nor as intimate as the Globes. They aren’t very surprising or revolutionary, especially when it comes to who wins categories. But for some reason, I love watching them. Maybe it’s because I always feel unprepared when I watch the Oscars — I don’t see enough movies during the year to really have good opinions about who should win; with the Emmys, I feel like I know the shows, I know the people, and I know who deserves the win.

Last night’s show was an interesting one. While the actors and programs I thought should have won didn’t, I was still happy to see that the winners weren’t ones who had been awarded the Emmy for years. I mean, how many times did Alec Baldwin win for 30 Rock just because people felt like he should win, while much more deserving people went home empty-handed?

Before the show even began though, I settled in to watch the Red Carpet special. Suffering through awkward interviews, jokes that fall-flat by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, and fashion insight from questionable sources is worth it just to see the amazing actors and celebrities walk the carpet. And, of course, there were some people who looked phenomenal, and others who did not. Want to see my list of the best and worst dressed? Follow the jump–

BEST DRESSED
Clare Danes

BEST DRESSED – HONORABLE MENTION
Lea Michele

WORST DRESSED
Lauren Graham

WORST DRESSED – HONORABLE MENTION
Christina Hendricks

GUILTY PLEASURE
Jenna Fischer

BEST DRESSED GUY
Neil Patrick Harris

CUTEST COUPLE
Kathy Griffin and Maggie Griffin

FAVORITE DRESS
January Jones

MOST IRRELEVANT
Naya Rivera (from GLEE)

MOST IRRELEVANT – HONORABLE MENTION
Kate Gosselin

and just to make everyone smile and end the post on an adorable note…

MOST ADORABLE
Betty White

Images via Gawker.

A Doll’s House

quiteuselesss — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:12:00 +0000

from Harper’s Bazaar Spain, September 2010.

Inspiring Spaces: Blue Streak

quiteuselesss — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:05:31 +0000

via Things I Like, Things I Love.

Patterned Prep

quiteuselesss — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:10:39 +0000

Everyone needs a little tweed and a little herringbone in their lives.

Images from GANT by Michael Bastian + Company of We.

Mrs. Dalloway

quiteuselesss — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:51:56 +0000

From Ralph Lauren.

Art Mystery

quiteuselesss — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:23:25 +0000

From Brutalized Delights by Chad Wys.

Gratuitous Grace

quiteuselesss — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:03:53 +0000

Unsurprisingly, I have a penchant for Grace Kelly. She’s a simply flawless icon, both in cinema and style. I love this picture of her. Bloggerbation, pure and simple.

Simple Swirl

quiteuselesss — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:29:28 +0000

I Am a Seagull

quiteuselesss — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:46:34 +0000

Loving this shoot from the premiere issue of F ♥ Hush. The hazy, dreamlike atmosphere and rustic landscape work beautifully together. I immediately thought of the character of Nina from Chekhov’s The Seagull when I saw this shoot. Gorgeous.