Strawberry Fields Forever

Last week, my friends and I had breakfast at this really nice restaurant called Rustic Mornings.

Rustic Mornings is a garden restaurant by Isabelo's Garden.  I have this running joke with my friends that this place is like a harlot: Rustic Mornings in the mornings to afternoon and becomes a reservations only place by night called Isabelo's Garden.  But this place is anything but a harlot.  It's one homey place that seems like a house converted into a restaurant place.  The place looks really romantic, and though the restaurant seems to have a high seating capacity, couples can still get some privacy because of how the tables are set up separately from each other.

I really have nothing much to say about the place because I'd rather have the pics speak for the place.  But one thing that I can say is that I highly recommend this place: very warm, homey but still romantic. And the food's great too!

Now on with the pics:

The entrance to the place and parking area:

And being the camwhores that we were, here are the mandatory group shots:

I never thought I'd be doing a best dressed list so soon but there were just too many lovely gowns in Cannes for me to resist. So here you go!

Doetzen Kroes in Atelier Versace- I did not know who this girl is but I think that her overall look for Cannes was absolutely gorgeous.  I love the blush colored sparkly gown and the matching shoes.  She is sexy as hell and the only complaint that I have would be the dark roots.  This is my favorite look for the night.

http://thefashionmedley.com/

Cindy Crawford in Robert Cavalli - Now this is a supermodel I know.  One of the original supermodels, this woman seems to have an unlimited access to the Fountain of Youth.  She's still beautiful and sexy and the white and gold gown shows that to perfection.

http://www.bittenandbound.com/2013/05/15/2013-cannes-film-festival-red-carpet-gallery/

Freida Pinto in Gucci -  Gorgeous goddess look!  The pink and gold look perfectly complements her dark skin.  And the shoes!  Saw the close up shots of her gold shoes and I thought they perfectly matched her whole ensemble.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2325095/Cannes-Film-Festival-2013-The-wet-carpet-Leonardo-DiCaprio-drenched-Opening-Ceremony-hit-rain.html

Jessica Biel in Marchesa - Her gown is a bit unusual but what made me like this look was how perfect the gown and snake necklace look together.  Throw in the flawless hair and makeup, and you've got a winner in my book!

http://www.babble.com/celebrity/cannes-10-best-dressed-so-far-photos/

Fan Bingbing in Louis Vuitton - I love the gown's color and the embellishments.  Her big waves and make up goes well with the overall look.  I also thought that the longish train added a dramatic flair. 

http://stylesnooperdan.com/2013/05/16/cannes-film-festival-the-great-gatsby-premiere-red-carpet/fan-bing-bing-vogue-16may13-rex_b_592x888/

Isla Fisher in Oscar De la Renta - This is the signature Oscar De la Renta look for this year, princessy with 'that' type of detailing on the skirt.  Isla looks good in red and her jewelry added a quirky touch to her overall look.

http://www.becauseiamfabulous.com/2013/05/isla-fisher-wearing-oscar-de-la-renta-2013-cannes-film-festival-the-great-gatsby-premiere/

Nicole Kidman in Dior Haut Couture - Not too crazy about the shoes but the gown is divine.  Nicole looks flawless as usual.

http://www.handbag.com/fashion/i566588-7/cannes-film-festival-2013-nicole-kidman-wears-christian-dior-at-cannes-film-festival-2013.html

Nicole Kidman Jury Photo Call - Not sure who designed the dress but Nicole looks trim and lovely as usual.

http://www.handbag.com/fashion/news/a481630/nicole-kidman-sparkles-at-start-of-cannes-film-festival-2013.html

Cara Delevingne in Burberry (what else?) - Not too crazy about how she always seems to be working those eyes and lips (completely unnatural for me and she looks absolutely the same in all her pictures!) but this gown is glamour defined.  Combine that with all her diamonds and sultry makeup and we have one divine look!

http://www.handbag.com/fashion/news/a481840/cannes-cara-delevingne-hits-great-gatsby-red-carpet-in-plunging-burberry.html

Eva Longoria in Atelier Versace - This girl is tiny and I thought that this gown would be better served by a taller girl.  But since this is in my favorite color for the season, I had to put this on my list.

http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/photos/Cannes-Film-Festival-2013-fashion--feat--Eva-Longoria--Jennifer-Lawrence-Photos/9104505?photo=16

It took a loooooong while before I got to post this because I was both busy and lazy.  I have thought of just skipping the whole thing altogether, but then again, if I had wasted energy on the Grammys, then by principle, I should not miss this entry.

Well anyway, it's just a short list.  Although I thought that a lot of the dresses were nice, I guess they didn't have the ooomph factor of the ladies below.  Enjoy!

Catherine Zeta-Jones in Zuhair Murad - She is literally and figuratively the Golden Girl of the night in my eyes.  That gold, sparkly gown was just FABULOUS, and coupled with the flawless hair and makeup, and those blings, the overall result was a very GORGEOUS and GLAMOROUS Catherine.  Damn, but she's magnificent!

http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/society/red-carpet-society/2013/02/25/oscars-2013-red-carpet/attachment/oscars-2013-catherine-zeta-jones/

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture - In contrast to Catherine, I thought that Jennifer's look was sweet and innocent.  I know that her gown drew comparisons to a wedding dress but I couldn't care less.  Jennifer looked darn good and that's the end to it.  And I loved her hairdo too.  I have actually been rooting for this girl for the best actress trophy, and I was sooooo happy she won.  I just love her so much because she's so adorable.

http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2819926/jennifer-lawrence-oscars-press-room-photos-2013-03/

Amy Adams in Oscar De la Renta - Very princessy look for the night.  I'm not a big fan of the color but I still think that Amy looked good in the dress.

http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2819926/jennifer-lawrence-oscars-press-room-photos-2013-03/

Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive - Very old Hollywood glam.  The color perfectly compliments her skin tone and the red lipstick just sets off the whole look.  For me, this awards season, Jessica was the most consistent.  I think I have her included on all of my best dressed list.

http://nz.lifestyle.yahoo.com/famous/galleries/photo/-/16222002/2013-oscars-red-carpet-arrivals/16222250/

Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen - The gown that caused Anne Hathaway to wear that atrocious dress from Prada.  Well anyway, I love the details on this dress and the halter neckline shows off Amanda's arms and shoulders nicely.  But then again, not a big fan of this particular color.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/24/amanda-seyfried-oscar-dress-2013-photos_n_2711595.html

Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott - This dress looked like it was poured on Nicole and has not completely dried yet... but I loved it!!!!  Next to Catherine Zeta-Jones's dress, this is my favorite.  Amazingly unique and shows off Nicole's curves in a classy way.  I also love the gold embellishments on the dress.  Super loved this dress!

http://www.gotceleb.com/nicole-kidman-85th-annual-academy-awards-in-hollywood-2013-02-24.html/nicole-kidman-oscars-2013-02

Jennifer Garner in Gucci - Very simple dress (at least at the front) but the color is perfect for Jennifer and it fits her quite nicely too.  Her hair and accessories perfectly complemented the dress.

http://www.yourcoffeebreak.co.uk/celebrity-spotlight/26338731048/85th-annual-academy-awards/

I originally did not intend to make a Grammys post.  Based from the past Grammys red carpet, the clothes were tasteless, intended to shock rather than be presentably fashionable.  The following looks come to minds whenever I think of the Grammys:

Jennifer Lopez in Versace - very tasteless, this should have been worn on the beach and not the red carpet.

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the red carpet pics for this year.  There were actually a handful of looks that I really liked.  Must be the dress code that was implemented to keep those horrible outfits from making it to the red carpet!

Anyway, here you go:

Carrie Underwood in Roberto Cavalli  - She was such a doll in this dress.  What a beautiful dress!  The design on the bodice made her waist look tiny and that necklace!  This outfit is just glamorous to the core.  I loved it and it was my favorite look for the night.

http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-news/fashion-recap-2013-grammy-awards-red-carpet/

Rihanna in Azzedine Alaia - I was never a fan of this girl because I've always thought she was overrated in both looks and talent.  But to give credit where credit is due, she rocked this dress.  I loved the gown's design and color.  And for once, Rihanna's hair and makeup were flawless, perfectly complementary to her overall look for the evening.