Going Back in Time

Sometimes I run across things on the internet that stop me in my tracks and take me back to a particular time in my life.  This article in The Paris Review was one of those things.

 A Star Turned, by Chris Wallace 

The author talks about his time working at Les Deux Cafes, a restaurant in Los Angeles that had more personality than I have ever experienced in a physical place.

I was lucky enough to have gone to Les Deux Cafes on a few occasion, once as part of a wonderful date with my then boyfriend and another for a birthday party with said boyfriend's mother.  The birthday party was where I truly experienced some of what the writer so vividly describes.  It was here that I was able to meet Michele Lamy, a truly unique woman.  She was very kind and welcomed me into her world with all of the guests, many of whom were regulars.  I cannot do a description of her justice, but the author has been able to put her essence into words:

"Her heavily hennaed hair was capped in a gangster-style do-rag, and little jets of kohl were purposefully drawn down over her face. Her fingers looked as if they’d been dipped in an inkwell. She broke off our conversation intermittently to answer the steadily ringing cordless house phone and write names in looping lettering in her leather-bound agenda. In French, her voice sounded hoarse and distant like a muezzin call. In her thickly accented English, it slowed to the consistency of granular mustard." -- Chris Wallace

The restaurant was unlike any that I had ever been to or have been to since.  It had an aura about it that can hardly be explained, though this article is able to pull some of it onto the page.  As I read it, my mind immediately took me back to those happy times.

Even if you have never heard of Les Deux Cafes, this article is a very good read.  Thank you Chris Wallace, for making me stop and think of wonderful times gone by.

Until Tomorrow . . .

2012 Sag Awards

I was lucky enough to attend the Sag Awards when I lived in LA, and everything they say about this being the most fun award show of the season is true.  The actors all seem to be having a great time together catching up and seeing old friends.  It truly felt like a reunion more than a work event as much of the season does.

Last night's festivities did not disappoint.  From Tina Fey chugging Steve Buscemi's wine after the ladies from Bridesmaids turned the evening into a drinking game to Betty White's {slightly undeserved} acceptance speech, it was all a good time.  And there were some very touching moments too; the cast of "The Help" won a VERY well-deserved ensemble cast award, and its leading ladies, Viola Davis and Octavia spencer were rightfully honored as well.  I hope they are both busy prepping their Oscar acceptance speeches!

Of course, as always, the fashion was worth admiring.  There were so many good looks this year it was hard to pick my favorites!  {I'm focusing on the ladies today and only showing the looks I liked.  While there were a few ensembles that left something to be desired, I've always been a bit opposed to "Worst Dressed" lists.  Who hasn't had a bad day?}

What did you think of the Sag Awards fashion?

Ariel Winter in Collette Dinnigan

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen {My absolute favorite of the evening}

Julie Bowen in Alice Temperley {I LOVED the back of this dress!}

Kyra Sedgwick in Emilio Pucci

Michelle Williams in Valentino

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Soji

Until tomorrow . . .

23rd Annual Producers Guild of America Awards

It may not be the high profile televised awards event that the Academy Awards or the Golden Globes are, but every year the Producers Guild of America honors some very important behind the scenes work in motion pictures, television and the internet.  These honorees aren't always the marquee names that draw people to the silver screen and television week after week, but they are a driving force behind the media that we all love.  Producers have the {sometimes very difficult} responsibility of keeping the project moving and are involved from initial concept to premiere.  If things don't go according to plan, it is often their financial interests at stake, and even worse, they often have to worry about the financial interests of others.


Congratulations to all of the winners:

The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:

*THE ARTIST Producer: Thomas Langmann

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures:

*THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN Producers: Peter Jackson, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg

The David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television:

*"Downton Abbey” (Masterpiece) (PBS)

Producers: Julian Fellowes, Nigel Marchant, Gareth Neame

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures:

*BEATS, RHYMES & LIFE: THE TRAVELS OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

Producers: Debra Koffler, Frank Mele, Edward Parks, Michael Rapaport

The Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy:

*"Modern Family” (ABC)

Producers: Paul Corrigan, Abraham Higginbotham, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Morton, Jeffrey Richman, Dan O’Shannon, Brad Walsh, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker

The Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama:

*"Boardwalk Empire” (HBO)

Producers: Eugene Kelly, Howard Korder, Stephen Levinson, Martin Scorsese, Rudd Simmons, Tim Van Patten, Terence Winter

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: 

*"The Colbert Report” (Comedy Central)

Producers: Meredith Bennett, Stephen T. Colbert, Richard Dahm, Tanya Michnevich Bracco, Tom Purcell, Jon Stewart (*additional producers eligibility pending arbitration completion)

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Competition Television:

*"The Amazing Race” (CBS)

Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Elise Doganieri, Jonathan Littman, Bertram van Munster, Mark Vertullo

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television:

*"American Masters” (PBS)

Producers: Susan Lacy, Julie Sacks

News Programs:

*"60 Minutes” (CBS)

Sports Programs: (*There was a tie, which is why there are six nominees.)

*"30 for 30” (ESPN)

Children’s Programs:

*"Sesame Street” (PBS)

Web Series:

*"30 Rock Presents Jack Donaghy, Executive Superhero” (NBC.com)

Of course, like at any event in Hollywood, fashion is a key component of the evening.  While it isn't as flashy as other evenings, the stars still shine as brightly.  Here are some one my favorite looks from this years event.

Alicia Keys

Angelina Jolie

Brad and Angelina

Jessica Chastain

Penelope Ann Miller

Viola Davis

Until tomorrow . . .

It's Awards Season!

I know I am a few days late with my Golden Globes post, but I was so excited for the first of the many awards shows this season.  When I lived in LA, even though I was never invited to any of the ceremonies, I still could feel the energy that took over the town on an award day.  It is one of the things I definitely miss most!  There may be a lot going on in LA but Hollywood still rules the day, especially on a night like the Golden Globes.


Of course one of the biggest stories each year is always the fashion and here are some of my favorites:

Shailine Woodley in Marchesa

Claire Danes in J. Mendel

Emily VanCamp in Oscar de la Renta

Emma Stone in custom Lanvin

George & Brad

Giuliana Rancic in Monique Collignon

Lauren Conrad in Paper Crown

Leo DiCaprio

Nicole Richie in Julien Macdonald

Paula Patton in Monique Lhuillier

Sarah Michelle Gellar in Monique Lhullier

So many amazing fashions for both the men and the women!  I can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings!




Until tomorrow . . .