Maci Miller

Ok, you KNOW this glamazon had to watch the Oscars last night! I love to see what they are wearing. I love to see which of my favorite actors and movies will win. But did you ever wonder how Oscar became "Oscar"?  Well, no one knows for sure, but there are two stories rumored to be the reason.


The most common story is that of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences librarian Margaret Herrick commenting that it resembled her Uncle Oscar. The AMPAS official name for the statuette is the Academy Award. The story goes that Herrick, upon seeing the statuette sitting on a table exclaimed "it looks just like my Uncle Oscar!" The name stuck and it has been called by that name ever since.

Another common story involves the amazing actress and two-time Academy Award winner Bette Davis, who reportedly named it after her ex-husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson, Jr. Columnist Sidney Skolsky, perhaps the first to use the name in print, claimed that the name came from an old music hall joke, "Will you have a cigar, Oscar?" (This is my favorite version of the 2 stories!)

Although we don't know the name's true origin, we do know that it quickly gained popularity. In 1934 Hollywood reporter Sidney Skolsky used the name in reference to Katherine Hepburn's win that year. Walt Disney is also reported to have called it by that name in the same year at the Awards ceremony. By 1939 the Academy itself was using the name officially.

So there you have it! Now for my favorites of the night:

Best dresses:

Ok, you KNOW this glamazon had to watch the Oscars last night! I love to see what they are wearing. I love to see which of my favorite actors and movies will win. But did you ever wonder how Oscar became "Oscar"?  Well, no one knows for sure, but there are two stories rumored to be the reason.


The most common story is that of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences librarian Margaret Herrick commenting that it resembled her Uncle Oscar. The AMPAS official name for the statuette is the Academy Award. The story goes that Herrick, upon seeing the statuette sitting on a table exclaimed "it looks just like my Uncle Oscar!" The name stuck and it has been called by that name ever since.

Another common story involves the amazing actress and two-time Academy Award winner Bette Davis, who reportedly named it after her ex-husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson, Jr. Columnist Sidney Skolsky, perhaps the first to use the name in print, claimed that the name came from an old music hall joke, "Will you have a cigar, Oscar?" (This is my favorite version of the 2 stories!)

Although we don't know the name's true origin, we do know that it quickly gained popularity. In 1934 Hollywood reporter Sidney Skolsky used the name in reference to Katherine Hepburn's win that year. Walt Disney is also reported to have called it by that name in the same year at the Awards ceremony. By 1939 the Academy itself was using the name officially.

So there you have it! Now for my favorites of the night:

Best dresses:

Ok, so who watched the Golden Globe Awards last night? I gotta tell you, I love me some Hollywood award shows! Love the fashion, a peak at some of the must-see movies on my list and enjoy seeing all the celebs mix and mingle. At the top of that list - George Clooney! I sware that man is a walking reincarnate of Cary Grant or Gregory Peck or someone else of equal standing. Love his style, class, his down to earth nature. Of course, he's also a brilliant actor. Was glad to see him win and loved his gracious speech.

Now let's talk about red carpet style...

Oh yes, she was a fashion icon. Her style in Breakfast in Tiffany's will forever draw women to the little black dress and a glamorous up do. But what made Audrey even more beautiful was her loving heart. She had a soft spot for the impoverished - especially children -and dedicated many years of her life helping others. Here, I'd like to share with you these wonderful words often quoted by Miss Hepburn.

Audrey Hepburn's Beauty Tips:


Wishing you all a beautiful day!
Maci

Over the last month we raised over $300 for Mercy Centre! I say "we" and not "me" because it was all of your kind hearts out there who purchased my Butterfly Moon lullaby CD -not just for yourselves but for others, too. And the kids in Thailand will benefit the most. So happy! That money will go a lot further in Thailand than it would here.

Thanks so much to all who contributed. Hope your little ones enjoy the music!

I had to do it. When I saw this fab outfit on Etsy.com by Teeny Bunny, my heart just swooned! By now you all now what a retro-loving gal I am so when I found a 1940's-looking ensemble for my 4 year old I click and purchased almost faster than my computer could handle!

This week's fashion is modeled by my sweet and sassy lil Miss...my daughter, Ruby.