Twelve Hour Photo Challenge...

Hello! So I decided to take the twelve hour photo challenge - you take one photo every hour for twelve hours... it sounds really simple but you'd be surprised how quickly you can forget that you are taking a challenge. The hours also seem to fly by really quickly and by the time you know it, it's time for your next photo. So here is my result and my photos for the challenge...

Photo #1 - 10:38am 

My sister and I took a trip down to the Eaton Centre in Toronto for the day. My first photo is of us waiting at the bus stop. I'm wearing Steve Madden combat boots and my sister is wearing gelly shoes.

Photo #2 - 11:52am

In true Canadian fashion, I had to take a picture of this "We The North" sign at the Air Canada Centre. (Even though I know nothing about basketball whatsoever unless it's associated with One Tree Hill.) 

Photo #3 - 12:28pm

 This is my sister browsing the vinlys in HMV. She has a record player and was looking for a new record to play. My sister doesn't like this photo of herself but I think she looks fab!

Photo #4 - 1:12pm  

This photo was taken at Chapters. I'm obsessed with reading and I'm obsessed with purchasing a million books even though I have a million at home that I haven't started yet. I took this photo because I love fashion as well so I thought it represented two of my passions - reading and fashion. There's the beautiful Charlize Theron on the cover of a Dior book. 

Photo #5 - 2:42:pm

My fifth photo is of these cute vintage roller-skates that were on display in Urban Outfitters. I love how the tiffany blue and cheetah print contrast really well next to each other.

Photo #6 - 3:05pm

This sign was outside a place called "David's Tea" and I thought it was very clever how they wrote "Tea Birds" on the back of Danny Zuko's leather jacket. (Pun very much intended.) 

 Photo #7 - 4:21pm

This picture was taken on the train - on our way home from the Eaton Centre. There was quite a long line of graffiti displayed on cement walls and I thought it was very artsy and beautiful. 

Photo #8 - 5:40pm

My eighth photo is of a little patch of daisies (my favourite flower) growing in the middle of dirt, cement and grass. I think it creates a great juxtaposition - beauty and grace vs ugly and rough.   

Photo #9 - 6:43pm

 I actually stopped my car at the side of the road to capture this photo. There were two horses eating grass in a field and it was so serene that I couldn't pass the photo opportunity up.

Photo #10 - 7:25

This is a photo of my boots kicked up on the back of the movie theatre seats, and getting ready to watch "Sex Tape". (Rebel)

Photo #11 - 8:42pm

My eleventh photo had to be a picture of the actual movie playing because I didn't have any other choice since it was clearly pitch black in the room. It's a bit blurry but you can still see the gorgeous Cameron Diaz.

Photo #12 - 9:58pm

This photo was actually an accident. I saw my cat sleeping in this basket and went to take a photo of him but when I snapped the photo, he began to yawn. He isn't mad at me I swear.

Photo #13 - 10:30pm

My last photo represents my night and relaxation time - a cup of coffee, sitting on the couch with some candles lit and watching some TV.

My Oscars Best Dressed Picks!...

The Academy Awards have come and gone once again, and not only are we left with the best picks in film and actors, we are also left with a whole lot of fashion to critique and judge. The Oscars was one of the toughest award shows to judge this year because everyone looked so fabulous! Here are my picks for the best dressed at the Academy Awards...

Cate Blanchett looks exquisite in this nude coloured Giorgio Armani gown. Many said that the dress is so stunning on her because you can't tell where the dress ends and her own skin begins - the colour is perfect on her. Usually someone with a skin tone as fair as Cate's would get lost in a dress this colour and would be washed out by it, but this is not the case for Ms. Blanchett. The fitted top and flowy skirt look exquisite on her figure. One of my favourite parts of this dress is the sheer sleeves which once again practically blend into her body. Cate's make-up is very light and natural, her hair is a styled beautifully and effortlessly and she accessorized with gorgeous Chopard earrings and a diamond bracelet - simple yet sophisticated. 

Olivia Wilde not only looks fabulous in this Valentino dress, she is glowing proudly with 'soon-to-be-mama' joy. Olivia proves that you can still look high-class and trendy with a baby bump. The gown's design is made perfectly for the mom-to-be with a high neckline and a cut out back. The simple yet bold black of the dress looks elegant against Olivia's glowing skin. The 'pop' of white in the back adds the perfect amount of brightness to her look. Ms. Wilde's simple up-do pairs perfectly with her Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings - giving those jewels a perfect opportunity to dazzle and shine.

Emma Watson looks classy and sleek in this metallic Vera Wang top and skirt ensemble. Emma only came to present an award, but she definitely stood out and made a statement on the red carpet. The dress compliments her small figure perfectly. Her simple hair style with a side swept bang is not too much for the look and her natural make-up with a red lip gives the outfit a bit of a colour pop. Emma is wearing Solange hoop earrings and various rings from different designers such as Chanel, Bouchon and Jessica McCormack - giving the classy look a modern edge.     

Jennifer Lawrence, the face of Dior, looks stunning in a bright red Dior (duh!) gown. Even though she didn't win an Oscar, Jen still won for one of the best dressed people on the red carpet, standing out in this gorgeous strapless dress. Jennifer looks so classy in the gown, and the addition of her Neil Lane statement necklace gives the perfect amount of elegance and fun to her bold look. Jennifer's natural and light make-up and styled back hair show off her gorgeous face and are an ideal choice for the loud gown. 

Kate Hudson wow'd everyone on the red carpet in this striking white Atelier Versace gown. The plunging neckline and long silk skirt train compliment each other and Kate's fair skin tone. Looking at the front of the dress you're in awe at how elegant it is, then Ms. Hudson turns around and the back is as exquisite as the front! The low back shows off just the right amount skin, and that cape - marvellous! Kate pairs her statuesque ensemble with side swept curls, an edgy smoky eye and simple drop diamond earrings. 

Lupita Nyong'o is not only an Academy Award winning actress, she's also the newest style icon on the fashion scene. Lupita dazzled in this elegant duck egg blue Prada gown, which was made personally for her. Lupita looks like a modern day Cinderella with this pleated skirt, plunging neckline, simple diamond jewels to accessorize and a diamond tiara-like headband that adds a magical feel to the look. The best supporting actress winner said the colour reminded her of Nairobi, her hometown in Kenya - she wanted a little bit of home with her. 

My absolute favourite look of the night, and also the most underrated look was Naomi Watts in this stunning white Calvin Klein dress. Naomi looks like a goddess in this gown. The cut is perfect, the material is angelic - it looks like the dress was made for her. The whole ensemble from her hair and make-up to her accessories flow so well and make her stand out against the crowd. Naomi's spiderweb-like Bulgari necklace is very chic and modern against the classy gown. Her simple hairstyle doesn't busy the clean look and the red lip gives a colour pop to the frosted ensemble.