AWARDS SEASON IS A WRAP: The Oscars

And just like that awards season has wrapped. The laughter has stopped and parties shut down, it's back to what the stars consider "normal" life. Not, though,  without the lingering talk of host Ellen DeGeneres' jokes, pizza ordering, and the ultimate selfie that broke twitter for about 20 minutes.

The Oscars had an amazing and groundbreaking night. Not only with the montage and flubbed teleprompter mishaps and name mispronunciation, but the red carpet was red hot!

Nudes, neutrals, pastels, and metallics was the top color choice on the Oscars red carpet. 

The fellas were also rocking the neutral as well. E! Network's Ryan Seacrest and Oscar winner, Jared Leto looked very dapper in their cream and white tuxedos.

Of course, no awards show is complete without fashion mishaps, but overall the glam squads did a bang up job on their respective clients.

Also, a designer that debuted her line at Charlotte Fashion Week, Nicci Hou, made her mark on the Oscars fashion party scene by way of Disney star Zendaya Coleman. What a fabulous choice of wardrobe indeed. The outfit was truly astonishing. 

No awards show this season is complete without mentioning Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o. She was absolutely stunning in her Nairobi Blue Cinderella ball gown, perfect makeup, and blinding smile. She has taken the red carpet by storm and has blown our minds with each and every fashion choice that she's made. 

Designers definitely stepped up their game and pulled out all of the stops to simply bomb the red carpet with their awesome fashion and style. Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Prada were just a few of the designers that most assuredly got it right last night. 

Kerry Washington and Olivia Wilde were also glowing on the red carpet sporting their baby bumps. And they did so in 6 inch heels. Way to go mommies-to-be, you rocked.

Other notable red carpet stunners were, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jennifer Garner, Penelope Cruz, and the list goes on and on. Their glam squads should take a bow because they really did their thing with each and every one of these ladies.

Though the 'awards season' has wrapped, the fashion and style moves on. The creativity and desire to be bigger and better and debut the next big thing will keep the designers and celebs alike on their pampered tippy toes.

Dee PoeticMamii 

BUTTON UP: The Button Earring Trend

Many years ago the button earring was associated with class and sophistication. Old Hollywood latched onto the button earring with a nice clutch and pencil skirt that elongated the body and brought a nice frame to the face with a short curly hairstyle or an elegant updo.

Though this trend never completely went out of style especially amongst the baby boomers, who believed and still believe that less is more. The button earring has come back on the fashion scene full throttle.

The new generation of button earring wearers have again taken flight with an absolutely amazing new twist. 

The colors, the designs, the textures, and styles have definitely evolved with the classic appeal of the button earring. Gold chains, glitter, and lace have also been added to and are just a few of the many materials used to give the button earring added flare and pizzazz.

Many are making their mark with the spectacular DIY button earrings and are putting their own unique spin on this chic fashion trend.

Gone are the days of the button earring being a dressy and sleek fashion accessory. For this trend has now been paired with a more relaxed and casual look. Jeans paired with a blouse and heels, is what makes the button earrings among the new must haves of spring and summer 2013.

Where, you may ask can you get this popular earring? Well, pretty much everyone has a stake in the button earring trend. Online boutiques, local small business owners and entrepreneurs have made fabulous handmade button earrings that will most definitely blow you away and give any retail store a run for their money. The best part is that they are star quality and very affordable.

If you are looking for a retail store that sells the button earring, Claire's, Icing, and Burlington Coat Factory have a wide variety of nice and inexpensive button earrings as well.

So button up, this earring trend is loading  up and raring to go.

Dee PoeticMamii