Favorite Oscar Fashions

Hands down, our Oscar's best dressed goes to Mila Kunis. She wore a gorgeous lilac gown by Elie Saab (pictured above).

Who was your best dressed last night? We also loved Natalie Portman and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Spice up your coffee!

Is your instant coffee becoming too boring? Spice it up with these tips:

- Throw in some cocoa powder or chocolate syrup to get that mocha taste

- Add spices - cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg etc.

- Add more milk. Extra soy milk or plain will give it more of a latte taste while giving you some extra calcium.

- Pour in some natural sugar. Add honey, agave nectar, or brown sugar to make yourself a sweet treat.

A warm and delicious cup of coffee is sometimes all you need to turn your day around or give it a jump start. Let us know what your favorite coffee recipes are under "comments".

National Margarita Day!

Margarita lovers rejoice - today is National Margarita Day. Um, can we say our favorite drink, making this one of our favorite "celebratory" days.

If you are in Orlando, we recommend you celebrate at Mucho Tequila and Tacos in Thornton Park in downtown Orlando. This bar features more than 130 different tequilas! If you are looking to spend the night in, we recommend celebrating with our favorite Skinnygirl margaritas by Bethenny.

Click here for some delicious margarita recipes.

Let us know how you plan to celebrate - we want to hear from you!

To Prenup or Not

Prenups can sound ekk and scary, but LearnVest has broken down exactly what a prenup is as well as busted 3 prenup myths.

If you want to learn more about prenups and see if a prenup is for you, click here.

We want to hear from you about your thoughts on prenups. Yay or nay? A must or not necessary?

When is it worth buying organic?

We have discussed the topic of to buy organic or not to buy organic, but still struggle with the question. We know the importance but the price tag that comes with "organic" can make it hard to stick to an all organic household.

We came across a terrific guide from LearnVest that we had to share with our readers! Click here to check it out (their format is displayed above).

LearnVest also breaks down some basic rules of thumb, the jargon and gets to the bottom line.

We found their list extremely helpful. Let us know what you think under "comments".

2011 Grammy Awards

If you didn't watch the Grammy Awards Sunday night, we are sure you have at least heard about Lady Gaga arriving in an egg. We have no comment about that... I guess art is art?

We do want to comment on our favorite performance of the night - Cee Lo featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. Watch the video below and let us know what you think!

We LOVE her black jumpsuit by Stella McCartney and how she paired it with hot pink feather earrings and bright socks and shoes.

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Ex-cessories Gals wish you a very sweet and happy Valentine's day!

Remember, love and respect yourself first and foremost!

Our Valentine's night ideas:

For the couple: Make dinner together at home. Make it a fun together project and focus on the dessert!

For the single gal: Have a girls night in! Invite over some of your single gal pals and have a fun appetizer filled dinner with a signature cocktail. OR Focus on yourself! Treat yourself to a spa pedicure and enjoy a decadent dessert.

Whether single or not, make sure that YOU are happy.

XOXO

Cookie of a Champ

We whipped up a batch of wheat-free cookies last night and were pleasantly surprised by their delicious taste. The recipe was from Olympic gold medalist, Kerri Walsh. We should have known it was going to be award winning!

Check out our pictures of the cookies above and you can find the recipe below.

Ingredients:

1 egg

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions
1. Preheat over to 375.
2. In a medium-sized bowl mix egg and brown sugar.
3. Stir in oatmeal and nut butters.
4. Place rounded tablespoons on cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes. They might look done, but they should be perfect.

Enjoy!

Blake Lively as Carrie Bradshaw?

A new rumor has surfaced, claiming that Michael Patrick King, the man behind "Sex and the City", is playing with the idea of filming a SATC prequel and hiring Blake Lively to fill Carrie Bradshaw's Manolos.

The movie would be based off Candace Bushnell's novel "The Carrie Diaries," which told the story of Bradshaw's teenage years and her move to New York.

Would you like to see a SATC prequel? Is Blake Lively the girl to fill the very special Carrie shoes? Let us know your thoughts under "comments".

Super Bowl Commercials

While most eagerly await Super Bowl Sunday for great football, we eagerly await the Super Bowl for the commercials.

One of our favorite commercials of the night was Chrysler's 2 minute commercial celebrating the city of Detroit and featuring Eminem. Watch the video below and post what your favorite Super Bowl commercial was under "comments".

Bethenny's Super Bowl Snack

Our favorite skinnygirl, Bethenny Frankel, always has the best recipes for classics gone healthy. With the Super Bowl this weekend, wings are a staple but they aren't always diet friendly.

Check out Bethenny's recipe for zesty baked chicken wings with blue cheese dip as a healthy alternative. All of your guests will enjoy this dish without even realizing it is healthier than the traditional dish.

Click here for Bethenny's recipe.

BranchOut - Job Seeking Facebook App

In today's job climate, networking is the key to securing a new job. Sending your resume out or applying for jobs online is a thing of the past. For true success, relationships must be made.

The new app BranchOut will help you tap into your Facebook friends and check to see if anyone you know happens to work at the place you hope to have a job.

"People who aren't close may not help each other, but warm connections will. Everyone knows where their best friends works, but someone like a roommate from college who is at a different job since you last spoke is a warm connection that will definitely help if asked," says BranchOut's spokesperson, Kai Fortney. "Friends want to help their friends succeed, and BranchOut wants to foster these connections."

Click here to learn more about BranchOut.

Would you use BranchOut? Would you tap into alternative tech ways, like an app, to find a new job? Let us know under "comments."

Must have items for the cold

Snow attacks the North again!

The Ex-cessories gals are lucky to be far away from the freezing weather and snow, but we know a lot of you are smack in the middle of the snow storms. So, we came up with a couple of items for you to keep your ears warm and skin quenched.

Dial's NutriSkin soothing lotion - $7, click here

Knit Ski Band - $48 - click here or Eugenia Kim Lula Turban (pictured here) - $77, click here

Twisted Slouchy Beanie - $26 - click here

Vaseline Lip Therapy - $1.99 - click here

Don't forget to keep an eye on the weather! Click here to learn more.

Healthy Super Bowl Recipes and Snacking

Are you prepared for Super Bowl weekend? Are you afraid of the man food mania?

Do not fret! Healthy eating is always available regardless of occasion or surrounding. If you are preparing the party, Eating Well has a plethora of healthy recipes for you to whip up that will be tasty and kind to your waist line. From Southwestern layered bean dip to bbq chicken tenders, they've got you covered! Click here to check them out.

Our tips for those of you going out for the festivities:
* Bring a healthy snack so that you know you will have a healthy option during the game
* Eat a high fiber and protein snack prior to going out
* Think before you chew - mindless snacking can add major calories
* Try to reach for veggies and protein items
* Don't go crazy - small quantities of any item is good, it is when your portion sizes goes overboard that you get into trouble