SAG AWARDS 2016: BEST DRESSED

So last night was the 22nd SAG Awards and obviously as much as I care about the nominations I basically tune in to watch the red carpet so I can see what everyone is wearing. There were some amazing dresses last night and now's the time to list some of my favorites!

Anna Faris

Red is my absolute favorite color for dresses. Every time I'm out shopping I either get drawn to red or black dresses so obviously this dress directly caught my eye!

Anna Faris stunned in a Naeem Khan dress. I adore how this dress is so elegant and classy covering up her entire torso, and then you see the daring slit on her left leg. I normally don't like carrying a bag that's the same color as the dress but in some way Anna made it work! The shoes she went with are simple Stuart Wietzman heels that don't take away from the beauty of her dress!

Jessica Pare

Just like I mentioned above, I LOVE BLACK DRESSES! I think I'm guilty for having too many of them! Every time I have a dressy occasion, I go to the mall with the mindset that I will not buy another black dress, but I usually always end up with one! Jessica Pare took elegance to a whole new level with her Kaufmanfranco dress (I had to double check the spelling on that one, lol!) I love dresses that are all about designing by using the fabric instead of just throwing sequins on them to make them look fancy. Jessica also wore Jimmy Choo shoes and a Jimmy Choo bag!

Sofia Vergara

FOR THE LOVE OF PINK! Recently I've been drawn to anything pink. I saw a pink leather agenda a few days ago and I instantly fell in love until Elena had to basically walk me away from it. For this reason, I'm obviously in love with this custom Vera Wang dress that Sofia glowed in! It's perfect for her skin tone and hair color and perfectly accentuates her drop-dead gorgeous body! Definitely one of my favorite looks this year!

Kate Winslet

I must say I was biased when I picked this dress as one of the best because the color of this dress matches the color of  a jumpsuit I recently wore so I directly got attracted to it! This is a custom Giorgio Armani dress paired with Jimmy Choo shoes and Neil Lane jewelry! I absolute love all of Kate Winslet's looks because they define class! 

Rachel McAdams

Elie, Elie, Elie! Elie Saab is definitely one of the best fashion designers of all time! Look at this dress or should I say masterpiece! It hugs Rachel's body and then extends to form a beautiful train. She wore Brian Atwood shoes with this dress and accessorized with Lorraine Shwartz jewelry! This is a dress I'm honestly proud to say is created by a Lebanese designer!

Maria Tomei

An amazing movie and a gorgeous dress! Maria starred in The Big Short this year which was one of the movies I really enjoyed. Not only did she act in an incredible movie but she also wore a dress by Zuhair Murad! More Lebanese pride people! This dress is honestly perfect on Maria Tomei (any dress done by Zuhair Murad is perfect on anyone though). The color is so different from what we usually see and the sequins are done so tastefully! Excellent choice Marisa!

Rooney Mara

What could be better than a simple black Valentino dress?! NOTHING! If I was invited to an award show (yeah right) this would be the dress I would go with! It's so simple and black (my favorite dress color) and it works amazingly with her pale white skin! Perfectly elegant look for Mara!

Jacob Tremblay

This little guy had to make his way to my best dressed list cause he looked adorable in his suit! What's cuter than a young boy attending a fancy award show in an even fancier suit?! His hands were constantly tucked in his pockets for the entire red carpet appearance which I found so cute and totally his age! Definitely my favorite celebrity at the award show!

Confessions of a Shopaholic During Sale Season

Hi guys! As most of you are aware, the sale season has began! After Christmas and New Year are over, all your favorite stores go on sale! That time, my friends, is any girl's (or a shopaholic's) best time of year! Holiday sales aren't like any other sales, no no, they have a certain spirit to them. The stores are still decorated and the malls are still packed since everyone gets a few days after the New Year to rest a bit. So! How does a shopaholic react to these sales?! Well let's do this in chronological order why don't we!

1. First things first, we get a message on our cell phones from all our favorite stores telling us about the sale! AND it's a crime to put our phone down before we forward the message to our closest friends just in case (although if you're a shopaholic, your close friends are probably as well, so they definitely got the messages, lol!)

2. After putting the phone down, we attempt to cancel all our plans for the coming days so that we can attack the sales before anyone else does. No one wants to go to a store after the huge crowds of women have already went through all the items and left a sad pile of on-sale items on one of the tables.

3. The attack. Going through the stores when they have a sale is kind of like being in a battlefield. There is no one more aggressive than a woman who also wants the same bag you just set your eyes on. The fitting rooms are full but it is totally worth it to wait in line! That being said, there are always some girls who try to cut the line, but that ain't happening when I'm around, LOL! The best stores during the sales are the stores that have employees constantly putting everything back into place. Although I adore shopping, I instantly give up when the items are messy and nothing is shown clearly. I just walk out of the store in disappointment!

4. After trying on 720311222938464568 items, you are finally ready to take your picks to the cashier! At the cashier they usually have smaller items such as accessories stuffed in little compartments. What's another item going to do? You're not going to go broke, so you pick up a few items while waiting in line. When it's your turn, you happily watch the cashier fill up your bag with the brand new items that you are going to take home with you.

5. Finally, and this is my personal favorite part, unpacking the items from their bags. The crispness of the bags, the softness of the material, laying out all your items on your bed before you remove the tags and fold them into your closet. This is happiness!

ALRIGHT so I'm not a crazy shopaholic (denial) but I do love shopping! I think every girl who's been shopping can relate to this!

Wearing Makeup to the Gym

To all the people making fun of the girls who wear makeup to the gym, shut up. Basically, the girl would've much rather spared herself the extra 15 minutes of applying some foundation on her skin. BUT obviously she has a reason for going to work a sweat while having makeup on her face. Maybe her skin isn't perfect and she's insecure about it, maybe she's trying to cover something up that she doesn't want anyone to see like a huge zit that developed on the day she decided to hit the gym. This girl could have stayed at home but she actually wants to work out without people judging her for having a layer of colored creme on her face, cause basically that's all there is to it. Alright fine, I'm not saying that eyeshadow, lipstick, and winged eyeliner are the way to go when you want to work out, but a little bit of foundation and concealer won't hurt anybody. The girl would be feeling good in her own skin and your gym experience is definitely not hindered by her decision to have a bit of color on her face. Trust me, every single girl in the world would much rather have perfectly clear skin and ditch the foundation in the morning but sometimes you just want to feel good when you see yourself in the mirror and those girls are doing that, so stop judging them for having some makeup on at the gym and focus on your own workout session. Thank you! :)

MY TOP 5 LIPSTICKS!

Hi guys! Been a really long time that I posted anything and that is not okay, lol! I got extremely wrapped up with finals and the holidays and now I'm finally back to blogging which I missed doing very much! Even though I've been completely nonexistent on my own blog, I've been watching a ton of videos by a bunch of other bloggers and reading up on their posts.

I came across a lot of videos about people's favorite lipsticks so I thought I'd share mine! I have an obsession with lipstick, I mean I never feel like buying a new blush or whatever but buying lipstick just makes me all giddy inside. SO! Let's get to it! My favorite lipsticks at the moment!

Alright so! From left to right! First up, we have the Samoa Keep Kissing Pop Poetic 56 lipstick. This lipstick comes in a small tube obviously but the amount of lipstick inside is the same as in a regular tube which is awesome! It's so light, fits basically anywhere, and comes in such a cute package! This color is a dark pink/redish color. I really love how it feels on my lips because it's actually a matte lipstick but it doesn't come off as dry on your lips. Next, we've got the MAC Twig lipstick. This one is a satin lipstick with a brownish pink color. I've been obsessing over it and basically using it almost every single day! This is the most long lasting lipstick I've ever used honestly and the way it changes over the day is perfect. It goes from full-on pigmentation and then at the end of the day it basically stains your lips with its color. The lipstick after that is the Rimmel Undressed 240. This is the typical nude lipstick that is basically perfect on people with fair skin. It has a beige undertone but it blends with your natural lip color. It's a perfect shade to use during the day! Next up, we've got the Rimmel Kate Moss 105 lipstick! This is basically a nude lipstick but since I have rather white skin it looks a bit brownish on me but I absolutely love it! It's absolutely perfect and I've repurchased this lipstick a couple times. It's perfect on the lips and it works well in winter even if you have chapped lips, it's kind of moisturizing which really helps your lips look soft and not dry at all! Finally the last lipstick is the Bourjois 36 Pourpre Jazzy from the Rouge Edition. This is literally the BEST dark winter color! It's a dark burgundy shade and it totally flatters your lips! I especially love wearing it when I'm in all-black (which is basically all the time btw), it gives a great sophisticated addition to your look! 

A picture with flash so you guys can see the colors better!

Last but not least, I would like to mention the chapstick I am currently using because it is literally the best one I have used in my entire life! It is the URIAGE Xemose chapstick. It's completely transparent and makes your lips extremely soft and removes all the dry skin that builds up especially in the winter season so this is MAJORLY recommended for anyone with chapped lips or just about anyone who wants healthy lips!

A Love Affair With...

I realized that all my blog posts are either about relationships or things that I enjoy such as music and movies. I seem to have missed writing a blog about something that means a lot to me. Something that is part of my (almost) daily life. What is this thing that I am talking about?

FRIES

So what's my deal with fries? Almost everyone who really knows me knows about this new-found obsession. I mean I've always loved fries, but recently it's as if I developed a relationship with fries, lol. Let's go into detail about this fries obsession. Fries aren't just thin strips of fried potato. No no, fries can be served with cheddar cheese and then dipped in sour cream, fries can be re-imagined and made into potato dippers that you can have with honey mustard, fries can be included in your Taouk sandwich for a lazy Sunday lunch. Apart from fries being served in many ways, they're so easy to eat. You can take fries to-go from McDonald's and munch on them in the car, you can walk around and eat a box of fries, and of course you can sit in the comfort of a restaurant or at home and eat your fries. As you can see, fries are an essential part of a person's diet. 

Some people think the best thing that is made out of potatoes is vodka, I'm pretty sure it's fries. Fries are tangible happiness. 

So yeah I basically just wrote a post about my love for fries. 

Potato dippers with cheese (Roadster Diner)! Heaven!

Fries and Cheddar from Roadtser Diner found on www.foodspotting.com

Salon Du Chocolat - Biel

This weekend is the annual Beirut Cooking Festival and Salon Du Chocolat! My post is specifically about the Salon Du Chocolat! IT WAS CHOCOLATE HEAVEN! I mean who wouldn't want to go somewhere where there's literally chocolate everywhere you look? From chocolate dresses to a merry-go-round cake to endless chocolate goodness! You'd probably leave the place with a sugar rush due to the amount of samples and goodies the different kiosks offer but it's all worth it! My personal favorite treat was the chocolate shot offered by The Muse Concept! It was so yummy and their stand was definitely one of a kind (you'll soon find out why! lol) I'll leave you with pictures from yesterday!

The Muse Concept

Chocolate dresses

Waking Up This Morning was like...

So yesterday was the usual bright sunny day, extremely hot weather, and basically just the continuation of our never-ending summer season. We literally could not wait until it finally rained because we're just too bored of the heat. What we didn't expect was the complete 180 the weather did today. This is how my morning went ...

1. I heard weird noises and the sound of wind but I didn't really get what's happening especially that I was still half asleep.

2. My shutters were closed so I couldn't see anything, I didn't give it much thought and well this happened... (minus the birds)

3. A few minutes later I checked the time and realized it's a biiiit to dark for it to be 9:30 AM and I started getting suspicious (I usually get a bit of light in the room even if my shutters are down)

4. As the lazy person that I am, I thought it would be easier to text my friend George (finally right?) and ask about the weather instead of checking myself 

5. Turns out he hasn't checked either, so I got out of bed to find out what it's like outside...

6. LOL JK give me summer back