Emmys Red Carpet Recap

Between the Emmy Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards I have been in award show heaven this week. I was glued to my TV Monday night watching E! Live from the Red Carpet before the 66th Emmys. There were so many gorgeous gowns to choose from. But here are my pick of favorites.

The first dress I fell in love with was a Marc Bouwer white gown worn by Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox. I adore the jeweled embellishments at the shoulders.

Not everyone can pull off wearing yellow, but Kate Walsh looked stunning in her sunny Stephane Rolland peplum gown. Did you notice the beads down the sides?

The very talented Octavia Spencer wore a red Tadashi Shoji that fit her like a glove. I love the way the designer draped the top layer of fabric.

All the pregnant woman this week simply glowed. Hayden Panettiere and her baby bump looked great in a silver sequin Lorena Sarbu.

Actress and talk show host Keke Palmer won best dressed in my book hands down. She made me want to run out and get my very own cobalt blue Rubin Singer trumpet gown.

Laverne Cox
Kate Walsh
Octavia Spencer
Hayden Panettiere
Keke Palmer

MTV Video Music Awards Fashions

Last night, I watched the MTV's Video Music Awards. Of course I had to watch the red carpet show beforehand. Here are my favorite looks of the night. First up is Rita Ora in a beautiful red gown with a killer split.

I loved Gwen's hot pink and black two piece outfit. To me it was a great departure from the rest of the dresses.

But the best outfit of the night was worn by singer Kelly Rowland. I loved everything from her braided crown to her flowing dress. Proud of her for embracing being pregnant. I hate when baby bumps get squeezed in tight dresses.

Next up, Emmy Red Carpet recap.

Rita Ora
Gwen Stefani
Kelly Rowland

Chocolate Wish List

Recently, I came up with the bright idea to give up chocolate. Okay so bright may not be the word I'm looking for. What starts with stu and ends with pid? Yes that's better. Anyway, it's day number twelve of my chocolate fast. Since I can't enjoy the taste of chocolate right now, the next best thing is to work on my wish list. That way when it's over, I'll really be ready!

First up are Neiman Marcus chocolate coated potato chips. They comes in white, milk, and dark chocolate. It's the perfect mix of salty and sweet.

  

I love macaroons. Can't say that I have had chocolate ones yet. So I'm adding them to my list.

This Popsicle is taking chocolate covered strawberries to a whole new level. I sure hope I finish fasting before summer is over so I can enjoy this at least once.

Speaking of taking something to a different level, these chocolate sprinkle covered marshmallows look so good. Which treat would you put on your list?

marshmallows
chips
Popsicle
macaroons

National Book Club Conference

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the National Book Club Conference for the second year in a row. The conference is a three day event in Atlanta featuring some big names in the literary world. During the day, attendees get to choose from various authors sessions to hear them speak about their books and do signings.

At one of the presentations in the ballroom author, actor, and philanthropist Hill Harper was presented the Terrie Williams Inspiration Award. It was well deserved because he did a wonderful job of inspiring the audience.

On Saturday night, everyone gets dressed up for the semi-formal red carpet event and awards dinner. This year Kimberla Lawson Roby was awarded the Author of Distinction Award. The authors aren't the only ones to receive awards though. Book clubs from across the country win for categories such as community service.

Here is a group shot of some of the featured authors of the weekend. I enjoyed seeing authors that I love and finding out about lots of others. For more of my pictures from the conference, please visit my Instagram page.

No Good Deed Movie

We've all heard the quote no good deed goes unpunished by Oscar Wilde. On September 12th the famous saying will come to life on the big screen. No Good Deed stars Taraji P. Henson as a stay-at-home mom in the suburbs of Atlanta. She opens her front door to the very handsome Idris Elba. He claims to be having car trouble, but he is actually a dangerous escaped convict.

This PG-13 crime thriller was written by Aimee Lagos. She has written and produced other films such as 96 Minutes and Demonic. I can't wait to see how the writer brings the terrorizing ordeal for this mother and her kids to life.

No Good Deeds is another great Will Packer Production. The film's release date has been pushed back a couple of times because of the release of his other movies. I'm glad that it will finally be in theaters across the country soon.

Idris and Taraji
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