OSCAR Darlings

"I'd Like to Thank the Academy ... and Neiman's..."

Ever dreamed of being a leading lady? Better yet - ever dreamed of wearing a leading lady's clothes??? Check out these threads that borrow from this year's Oscar-nominated roles.(Just make sure no one's around when you give your intimate performances for the dog and bathroom mirror.)

BEST ACTRESS: Changeling, Angelina Jolie

Playing grieving mother, Christine Collins, Jolie's wardrobe consists of the fashionable zeitgeist of the late 20s. You can cop her style with these opulent items! Candra Mary Jane Shoes by Sofft, $99.90, Zappos.com; Long Fox-trimmed Coat, $444.99, Bloomingdale's and ADI Designs Soft Felt Bucket Hat, $27.19, Target.



BEST ACTRESS: Doubt, Meryl Streep


Color? She has nun. ;) If you want to be taken seriously, especially by a school full of children and a strange priest, you better not show your sunny side - at least according to Meryl's sober character Sister Aloysius Beauvier. Try her strict palette: Anne Klein Cashmere Sweater, $58.50, Dillard's; Talbot's High Twist Wool Pleated Bodice Sheath, $159.




BEST ACTRESS: The Reader, Kate Winslet

This complicated, morally ambiguous love story makes a Danielle Steel plot seem as wholesome and easy as Leave it to Beaver. The only simple thing in this flick is Kate's straightforward wrap dress, get her look with this blue floral Tocca dress, $139.99 at Bluefly.com.



BEST ACTRESS: Frozen River, Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo plays a down-on-her-luck (and love) mom who has to support her twin sons after her horrible husband takes off with everything. Want her no-nonsense look? Try this LL Bean Tuckerman's Jacket, $189 - it's sporty and will last forever.



BEST ACTRESS: Rachel Getting Married, Anne Hathaway


Steal her seriously somber look with this cashmere Max Mara Wrap Cardigan, $765, Sak's; and a faux gold pendant from Cache, $88

On the Street: The SUPER BOWL Comes to Tampa

From Maxim parties at the Ritz Theatre in historic Ybor City to Snoop Dog concerts in the new-ish Channelside district - as well as appearances by the "TODAY" Show and the infamous Naked Cowboy - Tampa was shaken up, turned around and totally taken over by Super Bowl mayhem this weekend.

Throngs of ladies in their shortest Lycra-Spandex mini-dresses waited on various red carpets outside of dozens of V.I.P. clubs; legions of Steelers fans (and a few Cardinals fans, too) partied from downtown Tampa to St. Petersburg and traffic was insane enough to make L.A.'s rush hour seem like a Sunday drive in the country.

Here are some of my favorite pics from the pre-game mayhem. GO TEAMS!!!!



MAXIM Party


MAXIM Party, Retro Glamourpuss Meets Modern Stylista



MAXIM Party, Love the Yellow Top with Flower Accent and the Trench is Always In Fashion


Al Roker of the "TODAY" Show Does His Bit in Centro Ybor in Tampa, Florida - according to witnesses, Mr. Roker is considerably less jolly off-air.


The NAKED COWBOY and My Hubbie, Gordon, Chillin' in Ybor City. Giddy Up, Boys.


How Can Anyone Go Wrong in Hot Pink Leg Warmers?


Pirate Pride Goes Strong in Tampa



Ybor City, Club Prana
Cute Jacket



Super Bowl Club Dudes


Heading to the MAXIM Party


Super Slick! All Black




Triple Threat: Their clothes fit well, aren't fussy and have a slight twist which make them all interesting. NICE. Love her purple shoes.


MAXIM Party VIP Check-In



Pretty Girls Wear Prints... Love Their Fresh, Playful Looks - Sexy Without Sleazy.



I'm a sucker for an oversized quilted bag - the texture makes it a little more luxe without logos galore or bling-y doodads. The jacket and shoes are sleek and stylin' - she could go from Ybor to Manhattan without a hitch.


Pirates Fan Representing Pittsburgh Cuties


Outside the MAXIM Party Check-In Line

Pre-Game Stogies
Ybor City. Hanging out on 7th Avenue in Front of King Corona


Ritz Theatre, MAXIM Party


Red, Dress, White Jacket & Black Shoes = Great Color Combo
Plus, I love How the White Jacket is Longer Than the Dress' Hemline.


Ritz Theatre, MAXIM Party


Ybor City. 7th Avenue


Arrrr...A Pirate's Party for Me! This Swashbuckling Couple is A Little Early for Gasparilla, but They Look Like They're Having Fun

LEGGY LADIES
Toned and Ready - These Chicas Definitely Did Their Squats to Pull Off These Little Numbers.


VIP Baby
Not really, actually. I think my hubbie got this for free as part of a promo.

Super Bowl Swag



Czar Night Club. Tragically Cute (and Hip)


Love All These Bright Colors! Ready to Party Super-Bowl Style


Coordinating Couple "STEELS" The Show


Overkill?


Cardinals Couple Were Outnumbered On the Streets of Ybor, But They Were Still ADORABLE!


While Most Peeps Had Football and Beer on Their Minds, This Duo Were Heading for a Disco Party at Czar


Back in Black.
Sometimes Dressing Alike Has a Bigger Impact - Like These Two in 80s-inspired Strapless Minis. Hot, Hot, Hot!


This Sweet Couple Definitely Won the Evening's Clean-Cut Award! I Really Dug Their Colorfully Coordinated Preppy Style.


Smartly Dressed Mamas Hiking Down 7th


The Red-Carpet Line for the MAXIM Party

Fab Color!!

I Love How Shimmery Her Silver Dress Is


Hippie Chick Update - Smokin' Tie-Dye Print on This Halter Maxi


Me With a REAL Woman!

HIPSTER DUDE SHOWCASE

Ripped from the Scenes of a Jim Jarmusch Flick...Perhaps?Creativity rules in the closets and bods of these Florida guys - check out the way they use fashion to advertise their cool-as-cucumber, funky selves.

1.
Metro-But-Masculine Scarf Works With This Emo Take on Hipster Wear

2.
New-Wig Goofin'! (Yeah, he has short dark hair under that shag mop) That Fur Jacket Rocks - Especially With The Smooth Sneaks.

3.
Sayonara, Sister! Pedicab Driver is Casually Chic in Plaid, Hat, Solid Sneaks and A Little Face Scruff

4.
Oliver Twist Meets the 70s Meets Nordstrom - All to the Soundtrack of "Pedro the Lion." I Love the Details: Fur Collar on Leather Jacket, Spiky Bangs, Well-Fitted Sweater.

5.
Stylin' Hipster Boy Eating a Slice