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Golden Girl

Golden Girl

Kathryn Bigelow made cinematic history at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards last night by becoming the first woman to win an Oscar in the Best Director category for her work on “The Hurt Locker.”   To honor her achievement and statuette, here are some deliciously gorgeous golden items;

Goldenberries are Nature’s version of a Lemonhead candy. Navitas Naturals Goldenberries are tasty and nutritionally packed with anti-inflammatory bioflavonoids, vitamins A and C, and protein.

Organic Goldenberries, $5.99 @navitasnaturals.com
Organic Goldenberries, $5.99 @navitasnaturals.com

These rain boots won’t drop your divatude at the door with a puddle.

Gold Rubber Wellington Boots,  £55 @wellie-boots.com
Gold Rubber Wellington Boots, £55 @wellie-boots.com

Gold mining practices are a bit sketchy (read all about that here.) Skip the real thing and opt for recycled chains like this bracelet from Dirty Librarian Chains.

Media Bracelet from Dirty Librarian Chains, $95 @kaightshop.com
Media Bracelet from Dirty Librarian Chains, $95 @kaightshop.com

The chicness of this aluminum gold bar doorstop will hold your door open or your papers down in bling-y style.

Gold Bar Door Stop, $99 @fitzu.com
Gold Bar Door Stop, $99 @fitzu.com

Cover your eyes in bright gold shadow for a warm glow.   How to do the rest of the face?   Rim the outer and inner lashes (lower and top) with either dark brown or black liner and tons of mascara.   Keep the rest of the face clean with bronzer and a sheer gloss.

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Urban Decay Eldorado bright gold eyeshadow w/ gold sparkle, $17 @sephora.com
Urban Decay Eldorado (vegan) bright gold eyeshadow w/ gold sparkle, $17 @sephora.com

A simple boybeater tank or rocker teeshirt will dress down this skirt.   Or pair it with a silky floral top for a spring wedding.

Gold Mine Skirt, $52 @modcloth.com
Gold Mine Skirt, $52 @modcloth.com

Scour vintage stores, ebay, or Grannies house for antiqued gold mirrors to sex up your boudoir.   Or pick up a new-antique on sale online – like this one below.

Angelina Antique Gold Mirror, $169 @overstock.com
Angelina Antique Gold Mirror, $169 @overstock.com

This is one of our favorite shoes for Spring. Totally gorgeous, totally eco/ vegan.

Atlantis, $250 @olsenhaus.com
Atlantis, $250 @olsenhaus.com