The Golden Globes usually has something that makes the red carpet interesting, this year it was all very safe and very white and red. I'm not going to waste your time, or mine, by recapping the same pictures you've probably already seen all over twitter and instagram. What I will do is share my favourite look : the lovely Kate Hudson! I love that she kept her hair, make up and jewels minimal so her dress could do all the talking.
I loved this moment captured on E's live from the Red Carpet
There were other looks I liked like Emma Stone and Kate Beckingsale both ladies look beautiful but again, very safe.
My worst dressed goes to the usually regal Keira Knightley..
What are your thoughts on the Golden Globes fashion?
While I was not intending on posting today I managed to watch the MTV VMAs and had to share some of my thoughts with you. Early disclosure, they are random but that was the point! The opening was pretty interesting but why was Nicki Minaj holding her top through her collaboration with Jessie J and Ariana Grande? Wardrobe malfunction... !
How ridiculously amazing is JLo's body? This woman is 45 years old and yet she only gets better with age.
I think Britney and Justin did it better.. but well done Katy for the the throwback! I think they just needed to do something more with the look for it to outdo the original moment.
I'm not loving Taylor Swift's outfit choice, this pattern just wasn't exciting enough and I still don't understand why these celebs keep walking around without pants?? However her reaction to Lourde winning the best Rock Music video was super cute!
My most surprising winner is definitely Fifth Harmony for Artist to Watch. While I liked them during their time on X-Factor I really didn't think they were going to beat 5 Seconds of Summer or Sam Smith but hey, girl power, right?
The most sincere performance goes to Sam Smith.. damn can he sing! I tried really hard to find a good clip of it but was unsuccessful, however if I do I'll put it up at a later stage.
However one of the more sincere moments would be when Miley had her friend, Jesse, a homeless youth accept her award for Video of the Year.
I know the internet was buzzing with Beyonce's performance but I'm not feeling particularly overwhelmed with praise but her daughter was pretty cute!
Hi
Everybody,I'm a bit very late today but here it goes...
I was
nominated for two Liebster Awards in one week and I’ve decided to combine the
two nominations so I wouldn’t bore you with too many facts about me.
Secondly,
this is not my first Liebster Award/Nomination so you can click here to check
my previous one out.
Why don’t
we get started?
11 Facts
about me:
1.I’m an Aquarian.
2.My birth date is the 21st
of January and when I was younger all the magazines I used to read would say
that Capricorn ended on the 21st and Aquarius started on the 21st
so my family used to say that was the reason for my multiple mood swings.
3.I don’t even really believe in
Horoscopes, do you?
4.My mother always calls me "Natalie" she never uses a nickname or pet name. Never. In TWENTY SEVEN years!
5.I haven’t actually figured out this
blogging thing even though I’ve been doing it for more than a year already.
While my readership has steadily increased my actual followers have been much
slower. Suggestions anyone?
6.I’ve been to a male strip club, it
was weird and I don’t plan on going again unless it’s for an occasion.
7.If I could, I would visit Ireland
every time I went on holiday.
8.I travelled through parts of Europe
on my own last year and I wasn’t even worried (unlike my dad)
9.I’m a lists kinda girl. I always
write out lists when I’m feeling overwhelmed so I can take charge of the
situation.
10.I unfollowed a few of the “big names” in the
blogging world while I liked the ladies
for the most part, I found at times I was marking their posts as read more
often than actually reading them.
11.Once
when walking through an airport, my jeans fell off me. Thankfully it was the
middle of winter in Europe so I had a whole additional layer of black thermals.
That’s for
me to know:
Katie’s Questions:
//what is your favorite movie, and why?
Dirty Dancing, I never get bored of watching it.
The soundtrack is great and I like that it was released the same year I was
born…
//if you could pick one thing to do for the rest of
your life, what would it be?
Travel around the world lecturing about law and the
importance of travel.
//describe your best friend.
This one is difficult because I have a few but the
qualities that they all share is that they are all independent woman who are
well educated, witty and protective of my heart. They are non-judgmental and
all share an appreciation for travel and books the way I do.
//comfort or style?
Comfort, while I don’t wlk around in crocs for
comfort I don’t wear ridiculous shoes just because they’re in.
//if we were to go out drinking together (in a bar
just hanging out), what do you think we would drink and talk about?
We would probably be drinking a sweet cocktail if I
get to choose and we’d be talking about our careers, new travel plans or
reminiscing on old ones and well, boys of course!
//have you ever done anything illegal? don't be
confessing your murders or anything like that to me, but like if you stole your
mom's car before or smoked weed. something like that.
Not that I can think of, I’ve never taken any drug
in any form and I haven’t stolen anything but I guess I did drive while being
over the legal limit when I was 18, it was a close drive but I’ve never done
that again.
//what's your favorite song? why? does it bring
back a special memory or do you just love the beat?
My all time favourite song is Debrorah Cox –
Nobody’s Suppose To Be Here the song was released at a very transitional time
in my life plus I love the lyrics.
//if you could swap genders with the opposite sex
for one day, what would you do?
I would have no idea what to do with myself, there is nothing that men do that I ave any desire in doing.. boring I know.
//would you rather use sandpaper for toilet paper
or hot sauce for eyedrops? yes, i love the would you rather game.
LMFAO… sandpaper, no hot sauce ok, sandpaper.
//what decade do you really think that you should
have been raised in? explanations are necessary.
I jump between the early 1900s and the 1950s. I
love chivalry and being treated like a lady and having men actually do the
pursing but then the problem I have is, what about woman’s rights were and I’m
grateful I wasn’t born then.
//am i the only person that actually really likes
nickelback, or do you too?
I like
nickleback, well, their music, I’m not necessarily a fan of the band members.
Doneida’s Questions:
**Whats your favorite TV Show? Tell me about
which character you most relate to!
There’s a few but I think I’m going to go with One
Tree Hill. I am a cross between Peyton and Hayley. Hayley for the good girl
image but Peyton for her feelings and they way she relates to music for comfort
or clarification.
**If you could have dinner with 3 deceased people,
who would it be and why?
Michael Jackson, I think he was a bit crazy but
clearly he was an intelligent man with a lot to say.
Nelson Mandela, I find it fascinating how he was
able to be so forgiving after all that he lost during the apartheid and I would
want to know what he really felt about how South Africa is 20 years post
apartheid.
My grandfather on my dad’s side of the family. I
would just want more time with him plus I think he would be able to lighten the
mood after Nelson Mandela said that SA is not what he hoped for and when MJ
realised that no plastic surgery was going to make him white on the inside.
**Whats the last thing you do at night?
Recently, I’ve been falling off to sleep watching
Orange Is The New Black but usually check my phone.
**Do you have any pets??
I have a horse,Uptothemoon but she’s a retired
racehorse and while my dad has told me repeatedly she’s not a pet, I love her
as if she is one!
**I love Big Brother, especially the Evictions. If
you could nominate one celebrity for “Eviction” from popularity, who would it
be, and why?
Good question… umm it’s a toss up between Lady Gaga
and Rhianna. I just don’t understand what the obsession is with these ladies.
While I respect it and their huge followings, they really don’t add much to my
life. I hate their dress sense or lack there of oh and could they take Kanye with
them???
**Who is your Favorite Singer? Song?
Mariah Carey – Whenever You Call.
**If a celebrity were to play you in a Lifetime
movie, who would you want it to be?
My little knowledge of indian actresses is a
problem right now but maybe Mindy or Frida Pinto. Mindy would have my
personality down but I don’t thin we look anything a like. Personality wise, I would opt for Zooey Deschanel.
**What’s your real life job?
I’m an attorney.
**What is the best gift that you have given? Why
did you choose to give that specifically?
For my bbf’s 30th birthday I gave her a
cd with 60 songs. 30 songs from each year of her life and another 30 that
either mean something in our friendship or relate to a specific moment. Plus I
included cake pop set because he has a passion for baking, a puzzle of Tower Bridge
because she loves difficult puzzles and Tower Bridge because I wanted it to be
something that she connected too and we had been to Tower Bridge together and I
bought her something else but I’ve completely blanked on it. It wasn’t
necessarily the best gift but one I remember well for the reasons I gave each
thing.
I really
make use of Period Diary. I am so forgetful and I always forget to put stuf in
my phone so I use this app to help me out also flymango.com because I’m always
looking for flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town!
Hello there! Here we are with a brand spanking new week ahead of us and why not have some fun with the Grammy Fashion?
Growing up, the Grammy's Awards Show was the one award show I would always watch because I sorta love music!
So here we go.
Katy Perry in Valentino - OMW! Love! I am a bit upset that it didn't photograph as fantastic as it looked on TV.
Paris Hilton - House of Milano - This dress is stunning. I like that from the front it's covered up sophisticated and then she turns and it's super sexy. Definitely one of the best dressed of the night for me!
Taylor Swift - Gucci - Unfortunately this is another dress that did not photograph as well as I think it looked but even though Taylor is known for her sparkly dresses, I really liked this one especially that she pulled her hair back. It's simple and pretty.
Colbie Caillat - Ezra Santos - This is so dainty and subtly sexy
Austin Mahone - I don't really know him, but I watched him in his red carpet interview with Giuliana and he was so cute!
My favourite couple - Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
While I'm sure I've missed some great dresses but I decided these are my favs. Also, in the spirit of the new week I am not going to post the dresses I didn't like or rather the dirty hair look (cough Sara Barrellies) because I am hoping she is never a repeat offender!
My Music Monday post needs some music, so here is one of the winning songs
Anyway.. hope all of you have an amazing week - January 2014 is almost over!!
I will be the first to admit I am not that big a fan of watching the awards ceremonies but I love to watch E! Live From the Red Carpet because then I get to see all the dresses and well, while I am NOT a fashion blogger I really enjoy it.
Here are some of my favourites:
Mila Kunis - Besides being extremely beautiful, she clearly exercised great taste. This dress is elegant and effortlessly sexy. I love the detail at the top of the dress and thin silver belt. I can't wait to see what she wears to the Oscars (if she's going) if this is what she wore at the beginning of the Awards season.
In Sarah Hyland
Olivia Wilde - This woman is beautiful and her pregnancy has only enhanced her beauty. She looks as sexy as ever and super confident in this green dress. While I am not crazy about the length of the sleeves, which are neither here nor there, she still pulls it off.
In Gucci
Sofia Vergara - Is there anyone who is sexier than Sofia? Even in a long poofy (yes I used the word poofy) dress she is super sexy! I adore the inclusion of the turquoise statement necklace.
In Zac Posen
Sarah Paulson- Sarah is definitely wearing one of my favourite dresses for the night. She is simple, elegant and yet captivating. This is the perfect Golden Globes dress.
In Chrisitan Louboutin
Giuliana Rancic - Giuliana's long past just being a presenter, she is a star in her own right and she dressed the part. LOVE!
In Lauren Sarbou
And while I love to spread some positivity, I have to be honest, there are some dresses that were cringe worthy.
Emma Watson - What is this? Are we calling this fashion because the actress is young and safe but edgy? I hate this outfit. I know there are lots of people who will disagree with me, my question is simple... is this even a dress?? Besides the half dress being offensive, the pants is ugly.
In Christian Dior
Sandra Bullock - let me just set the record straight, I love this woman. She is funny, beautiful and smart but this dress looks like my 8 year old cousin sewed it together. I actually like the structure of the dress, the material is not flattering and that's what I don't like about this dress. However, good on her for taking a risk.
In Prabal Gurang
Which was your favourite or least favourite dress? Do you watch award shows or are you only interested in the fashion?
So there I was yesterday, merrily catching up on my on my blog reading list and while reading Back to Bliss posts I came about her post on Liebster Award and then noticed my little old blog's name feauring in it! I was so excited .. so much so that I clicked on the link to make sure that it was in fact my Coral Tinted Perceptions and turns out it was!
So the Liebster Award is such a cool idea, it's where bloggers nominate other bloggers to win an award for being an up and coming bloggers and it's an awesome way to get to know other bloggers!
1. Link back to the blogger who nominated you so readers please go check out the lovely Bri from Back to Bliss 2. Nominate 5 - 11 other bloggers, who have less than 200 followers and contact them to let them know about the nomination(I'll do that at then end of the post) 3. Answer questions from my Nominator 4. Share 11 random facts about myself 5. Create 11 questions for my nominees
Here we go....
Questions from my Nominator Bri
1. My favourite meal (besides my mom's home cooked food) ever is difficult to answer because I am such a wanna be foodie.. but I would say my most memorable favourite meals are :
* This nachos pizza I had in Dublin
* Spaghetti Al Paella form Cappuccino's
2. Dischem! I absolutely love that store, I can spend hours there in all the different aisles.
3. This is an easy one - dirty hair. I know to most people it sounds normal, I mean, not many people should like dirty hair but I am obsessed with making sure my hair looks clean. I wash it every second day and as soon as it starts to look dirty I wash it. When I'm talking to someone and their hair is dirty it actually erks me and in my head I'm screaming "Step away from the dirty hair person"! lol
4. I want to do both, I think it must be the most wonderful thing to spend all the time I have with the baby but knowing myself, I would regret it in time so I think working part time or flexi hours would suit me best.
5. Another easy one, Soccer / Football - depending where you live as to what you call it. I am obsessed with the game!
6. My paternal grandfather, I think when he passed away none of us were prepared and with him leading our family and I think if we could just have a little more time with him a lot would have changed so much.
7. My parents - they have influenced me to be everything I am.
8. Yoga and Salsa Dancing - two opposites but the sad thing is that now that I am back in Johannesburg I haven't found any classes that I like. I also enjoy Zumba but that aggreviates my back ache :(
9. Person! I always end up buying 10 items and then having to change or return at least 8 because I'm not happy with it. If I was doing my shopping online I would be running my charges up.
10.Sweet... I love all things sweet
11. Dublin, Ireland. I actually wanted to move there last year but it didn't work out but maybe one day... The place was really friendly and there was just something in the air that kept me permanently in my happy place. Also - Cape Town, I miss living there and would move back in a second.
11 Random Facts about me
1. I have to have my nails painted, if I don't then I feel naked and unkept
2. When I was Dublin, I had an Italian guy stalking me and in the midst of the stalking, Alicia, took a picture of the stalker with me in Spar
3. I can only drink the cheap and sweet wine.
4.I am short, as in racing jockeys are taller than me
5. As I'm getting older my skin is getting fairer... should I be worried?lol
6. I have several friendships (the real ones, where I can talk to them about anything) which have lasted over 20 years, most of them are with guys
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