2010 People's Choice Awards

I am so excited that awards season has begun!

Queen Latifah was the beautiful host. She looked amazing all night. Her white strapless Georges Chakra dress adorned with a metallic belt was to die for.

I adore her black one shouldered sheer panel flair dress.

She saved the best for last with her stunning black ruched strapless dress paired with a equally stunning turquoise statement necklace...pure perfection!

I am so proud of Mariah Carey for stepping up her elegant game. She continues to impress me on the red carpet . The best R&B artist winner looks like old Hollywood glamour in this white sparkling strapless dress.

Mary J. Blige looks fantastic in this nude embellished one-shouldered dress. She is rocking the hell of my favorite Salvatore Ferragamo heels.

Taraji P. Henson was a fixture last year for awards season and she is delighted to be on the red carpet again this season.

She looks wonderful in this mauve draped one-shouldered Alberta Feretti dress.

Dania Ramirez is letting me have it in this sensational magenta pleated strapless dress paired with fabulous Christian Louboutin heels!

Niecy Nash looks sensational in this fuchsia draped one-shouldered Tadashi dress.

Jessica Alba is just shimmering in this adorable metallic Antonio Berardi dress. Love her nude Burberry Prorsum platform heels.

Taylor Swift looks like an angel in this white textured sparkling strapless Jenny Packham dress.

Carrie Underwood can do no wrong in my book. On anyone else, I would hate this black spider-web overlay Christian Cota dress but I love it on her. I am lusting over her marvelous black cut-out strappy Rock & Republic peep-toes.

Ginnifer Goodwin continues to make me smile. She looks kooky chic in this black and white striped rosette one-shouldered Christian Lacroix dress.

Olivia Wilde is definitely channeling Audrey Hepburn in this darling white airy one-shouldered embellished dress.

Diane Kruger is not really moving me in this white textured Herve Leger dress. I have seen much better from her therefore I expected a lot more.

I am still on the fence about Sandra Bullock's Vivienne Westwood dress. It looks like grandma curtains but then again I love the sexy off-the shoulders detail.

Paula Patton is still Hollywood pregnant in this sexy little black Miu Miu dress.

I can't put my finger on it but it's something about Nicole Scherzinger's gold metallic dress that makes it looks a little cheap and cheesy.

Sofia Vergara's charcoal strapless dress fits her like a glove. I am loving her gold and stone statement necklace.

I will always see actress Camille Winbush as the teenage girl on the "Bernie Mac Show". She is all grown-up now looking cute as ever in her red Herve Leger bandage dress.

It's obvious that actress Amber Riley attended Queen Latifah's school of how to dress for a plus size woman. She looks magical in this electric blue jersey dress.

Katie Cassidy was my new it girl but she looks like a train wreck tonight! What's really going on? From the ridiculous braided hair to the Wilma Flintstone dress!

She just needs to go home and get a good night sleep and start all over again tomorrow morning.

I know you guys may hate what singer Hayley Williams is wearing but I absolutely looooove it! I simply adore this whimsical black and white bow dress and her vibrant red hair is the perfect pop of color.

Woman Of Style: Shala Monroque

Shala Monroque is a fashion writer and Editor-at-Large for Pop magazine. The fashionista grew up in St. Lucia hence her exotic beauty.

Monroque's style is beyond impeccable. She mixes classic pieces with funky accessories which is always a winning combination. She understands the importance of rocking amazing footwear. I almost fell out of my chair when I viewed those stunning chartreuse studded Prada sandals on her feet!

Beauty and incredible style. Life is soooo unfair!

2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

Now this is the way to start off the new year! Marion Cotillard looks beyond fabulous in this black one-shouldered Elie Saab dress paired with fantastic Dior strappy sandals.

I really have to give it to Mariah Carey for keeping it classy for once. She looks incredible in this black shimmering Herve Leger dress paired with a black bolero jacket.

I am totally in love with her sleek hair and flawless make-up. I am going to treasure this moment because I may not ever see this again!

Speaking of classy. Helen Mirren looks elegant as always in this black belted sheer sleeves dress.

Anna Kendrick looks enchanting in this nude strapless laced J. Mendel cocktail dress.

New Year Eve Celebrations

2010 Times Square New Year's Eve

I am Bacckkkk!

I hate to start the new year with some foolishness but Jennifer Lopez is a hot mess!

Seriously now, is Jennifer serious? How old is she again? She is trying way too hard in this shimmering nude catsuit. J-Lo, please go and sit your old ass down somewhere and grow up!

Robin Thicke Host New Year Eve's At The Bank Nightclub


Leona Lewis looks adorable in this black and fuchsia bubbled laced bodice dress.

New Years At Beso


Eva Longoria Parker looks great in her blue sequined Ina Soltani dress.

Christina Aguilera Host New Year Eve's At Tao

I do have to say that Christina Aguilera finally looks sexy instead of sleazy for a change in this little black Moschino dress and Louboutins. I love her sleek bob but of course her make-up still needs some work.

I am just not feeling Nicole Richie in this gold sequined potato sack dress and what's up with that mop on top of her head?

Black Eyed Peas Host New Year's Eves at Lax Las Vegas

Fergie looks sweet in this white flapper inspired Jenny Packham mini dress with a gorgeous Christian Louboutin silver embellished clutch.

Adios to the Ohs

By most standards of assessment, the last decade was more disappointing than the fact that Bill Paxton, essential comic relief to any James Cameron film, did not make an appearance in Avatar. Obviously, war is never a good thing, even if necessary, and a shit economy doesn't help matters either. However, a depressed society usually produces some very interesting culture (think of all the punk bands that started when Jimmy Carter was in office). But unfortunately, even the music in this wretched decade was downright terrible as Wek has already pointed out.

I thought this Seattle Times editorial summarized it all up pretty well. And I recall a quote from Fight Club (a 1999 movie) that was sort of a precursor to this decade:

God damn it, an entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables — slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need. We're the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war. Our great depression is our lives. We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars, but we won't. We're slowly learning that fact. And we're very, very pissed off.

Well, we got our war and sort-of depression alright, but I'm not sure how it's all going to end up in the end. Maybe we'll turn out alright, and even if we don't, it's more enjoyable to live in the decline of an empire than the rise of one. Just like Caligula.