Spotted Moth's Oscar Favorites

Did you guys watch the Academy Awards last night? We always watch it together and order tons of pizza. Our favorite part of the whole thing is, of course, the fashion! Here are our picks for "best dressed" of the night:



As always, Michelle Williams takes the cake for us in this coral Louis Vuitton dress. The unexpected pink clutch she wore with it sealed the deal.



Penelope Cruz made us all GASP when she came out in this Giorgio Armani gown. She did the old-Hollywood look perfectly and that color is just heaven.



Kate Mara looked too pretty for words in her Jack Guisso dress. We love how low the one off-the-shoulder sleeve drapes on her arm. And I know it's blush, but this would make such a gorgeous wedding dress!



We may have loved Rooney's dress just as much as her sister, Kate's. Although we could do without those bangs...



And last but not least, Emma Stone in this Giambatista Valli number. We know, it's A LOT like the one Nicole Kidman wore a few years ago... but it's so fabulous, we don't mind seeing it twice.

What were your favorites?

All photos courtesy of Oh No They Didn't

Spotted Moth for Men!

We are so thrilled and excited about the launch of our brand new MEN'S LINE! It is something we've dreamed of doing for quite a while and now the time just feels right. The collection features a variety of products including tee shirts, handmade necklaces, hats, and leather wallets. For now it is all online only.
We would absolutely love to hear your feedback! Would you ladies buy something for your brother or boyfriend from the collection? What other kinds of items would you like to see us add to it? We definitely hope to expand the Spotted Moth for Men section and have it become a place not only for you to buy gifts for the boys in your life but for them to come shop themselves.
Please let us know what you think, we love to hear your opinions! :)

Romantic Comedies

We're always suckers for a good romantic comedy, but with Valentine's Day fast approaching, we're even more in the mood to watch these sweet movies.
Our all-time favorite is the classic, When Harry Met Sally:



And coming in a very close second is You've Got Mail (you go, Meg Ryan!):



If you haven't seen them, it's time to get on it! What are your favorite romantic comedies? We'd love some new suggestions of what to watch :)

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

We just found this recipe for Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies via Sweet Pea's Kitchen and we're dying over it! Doesn't it look too good to be true? It would be such a perfect treat to make for Valentine's Day. Too bad my boyfriend hates cheese (in any form)! Oh well-- more for me, right?


What you'll need:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2-oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp red food coloring
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 8-oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 8 inch metal baking pan. Put a long piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan, letting the parchment extend up two sides of the pan and overhang slightly on both ends. Butter the parchment.
2. In a small, heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together. Stir until combined and very smooth. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and red food coloring. Add chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Add flour and salt and stir until just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain.
4. Pour into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
5. To prepare cheesecake mixture, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Distribute the cheesecake mixture in 8 dollops over batter in the pan. Swirl in with a knife or spatula.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
   
7. Let cool completely in pan on a cooling rack before lifting out the parchment paper to remove the brownies.