Oscars Flashback: Amy Adams Appreciation

Sure, I appreciate the Oscars. But on Sunday I’ll be appreciating Amy Adams a whole lot more. 

SHE’S BRAVE!

At the 2009 Oscars Amy wore this Fred Leighton masterpiece, showcasing carved sapphires, emeralds and rubies, plus diamonds, of course. Despite being essentially wonderful and inspired by Cartier’s Tutti Frutti era of decadence, exoticism and pure awesome, this necklace isn’t universally loved. BOO. Our girl Amy was brave and bold and totally werked this statement piece.

SHE’S A WINNER!

No, she didn’t win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar back in 2011, but she did wear over 1.3 million dollars of Cartier Haute Joaillerie and that, ladies and gents, makes her a winner in my book. Love, love love.

SHE’S A PRINCESS!

1 million dollars of straight up princess. I got love for Kate Middleton, but Amy in Mouawad and Oscar de la Renta is all I need.

Which Amy Oscars look is your to-die-for?

Come back on Sunday for more pre-Oscars sparkly fun!

Portrait Gala 2014: The Duchess of Cambridge and the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace

Last night the Duchess of Cambridge wore a necklace and the whole world rejoiced. So let’s learn a little bit more about the bling, shall we?

In 1947, Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain (Lil) married Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark (Phil).  A happy day made even happier by the subsequent avalanche of ice. The Nizam of Hyderabad was particularly ace, giving the young Princess free rein in Cartier.

And here she is, looking like a total Betty, wearing the necklace she chose.

Now known as the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace, the gift also included a gone-but-not-forgotten floral tiara, mourned in full by the brilliant Order Of Splendor. 

Historically heavy weight and priceless it ain’t. But that’s why it’s perfect for a Queen-in-waiting. We don’t know if this is a loan from the Queen or a gift, but what we do know is that Kate is dipping her toe in the vault and that, my friends, is reason to rejoice. 

Who wore it best – QEII or DoC?

Come back on Valentine's Day for a love letter to Liz!