We’re Obsessed: 10 Glowing Geek Chic Gowns

As we gear up for the Oscars, we’ve got something besides award-worthy movies on our minds: What will our favorite fashionistas wear?! From Carrie Underwood’s projection-mapped Grammys dress to Katy Perry’s color-changing frock, here are 10 glowing gowns that take wearable tech to a decidedly high-fashion level.

1. Black and Red LED Dress: Leave it to Rihanna to kick off the LED dress craze. Love the minimal look of this gown.

2. Aurora Borealis Dress: Can’t have LEDs without a little pixelated action, can we?

3. Light-Up Tron Dress: Inspired by Tron, this dress is best worn while rocking out to Daft Punk.

4. The Projection-Mapped Dress: Who says projection mapping is just for buildings? Carrie Underwood’s techie ensemble wowed folks at the Grammys and included projected images of butterflies, roses, stars, and more.

5. Color-Changing Dress: Katy Perry really is a firework! (Too much pun for you?) In any case, this dress was made with 3,000 color-changing LED lights. Amazing.

6. Luminex Illuminated Gown: You know what they say about glowing at your wedding ;)

7. The Twitter Dress: Designed for former Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger, this dress is made of chiffon, Swarovski crystals, and LED lights. To send a public tweet, fans could send a direct message to her Twitter account and it would show up on the dress!

8. Ravishing LED Roses: This definitely has us thinking about an LED corsage.

9. The Nemo Dress: Might need to try DIYing this with our old tube lights from college.

10. Glowing Tube Dress: Designed by Hussein Chalayan, this is a slightly more subtle take on the LED dress. We love how the lights glow to create a sort of underwater look.

The 97th Academy Award nominations are here! And they have plenty of surprises. In addition to some incredible nominations, like A Real Pain for Original Screenplay, Wicked for Best Picture, and Anora's Mikey Madison for Best Actress, there were some serious snubs. Because what do you mean Challengers didn't get nominated for ANYTHING?! Considering it won Best Score at the Golden Globes, I'd have thought it had that nomination secured, but the Academy had other plans. We'll have to tune in to ABC and Hulu on March 2, 2025 to see how it all plays out, but until then, you can read up on your favorite movies' nominations below.

Here's the full list of 2025 Oscar nominations.

The Craziest 2025 Oscar nomination snubs.

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I really can't believe Zendaya didn't get nominated for her performance in Challengers. Her viral "crazy eyes" scene generated enough conversation to give her a nom in my opinion. I remember sitting in the theater and thinking, Wow, I've never seen her make that face before, can we replay that? And, of course, I'm mourning the fact the movie didn't get nominated for Best Score. "Match Point" playing during the ending of the movie will always be an Oscar-winning moment to me!

But in addition to Z, Selena Gomez also didn't get nominated for her role as Jessi Del Monte in Emilia Pérez, despite the fact the movie got a total of 13 nominations.

My group chat immediately blew up when we realized Sing Sing wasn't nominated for Best Picture.

Every Academy Award nomination for the 2025 Oscars.

Universal Pictures

Best Picture

  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • I’m Still Here
  • Nickel Boys
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

Best Lead Actress

  • Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
  • Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
  • Mikey Madison for Anora
  • Demi Moore for The Substance
  • Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here

Best Lead Actor

  • Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
  • Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
  • Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
  • Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
  • Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice

Searchlight Pictures

Best Supporting Actress

  • Monica Barbaro for A Complete Unknown
  • Ariana Grande for Wicked
  • Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
  • Isabella Rossellini for Conclave
  • Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez

Best Supporting Actor

  • Yura Borisov for Anora
  • Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
  • Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown
  • Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
  • Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice

Best Director

  • Sean Baker for Anora
  • Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
  • James Mangold for A Complete Unknown
  • Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
  • Coralie Fargeat for The Substance

Best Original Screenplay

  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • A Real Pain
  • September 5
  • The Substance

Best Adapted Screenplay

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Nickel Boys
  • Sing Sing

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Best Cinematography

  • The Brutalist
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Maria
  • Nosferatu

Best Original Score

  • The Brutalist
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Wicked
  • The Wild Robot

Best Original Song

  • “El Mal” for Emilia Pérez
  • “The Journey” for The Six Triple Eight
  • “Like a Bird” for Sing Sing
  • “Mi Camino” for Emilia Pérez
  • “Never Too Late” for Elton John: Never Too Late

Best Editing

  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Wicked

Best Production Design

  • The Brutalist
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Nosferatu
  • Wicked

Netflix

Best Costume Design

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Gladiator II
  • Nosferatu
  • Wicked

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

  • A Different Man
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Nosferatu
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

Best Sound

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Wicked
  • The Wild Robot

Best Visual Effects

  • Alien: Romulus
  • Better Man
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
  • Wicked

Best International Feature

  • Brazil's I’m Still Here
  • Denmark's The Girl with the Needle
  • France's Emilia Pérez
  • Germany's The Seed of the Sacred Fig
  • Latvia's Flow

Universal Pictures

Best Animated Feature

  • Flow
  • Inside Out 2
  • Memoir of a Snail
  • Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
  • The Wild Robot

Best Animated Short

  • Beautiful Men
  • In the Shadow of the Cypress
  • Magic Candies
  • Wander to Wonder
  • Yuck!

Best Live-Action Short

  • A Lien
  • Anuja
  • I’m Not a Robot
  • The Last Ranger
  • The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Best Documentary Feature

  • Black Box Diaries
  • No Other Land
  • Porcelain War
  • Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
  • Sugarcane

Best Documentary Short

  • Death By Numbers
  • I Am Ready, Warden
  • Incident
  • Instruments of a Beating Heart
  • The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Did your favorite movie of 2024 get the Oscar nominations you think it deserved, or was it totally snubbed? Let us know on Instagram! And you can already start prepping these 13 Award-Winning Cocktails For Oscar Sunday ;).

Valentine's Dayis one of our favorite holidays for many different reasons. The desserts! The dinners! The cocktails! Not to mention the fact that it's basically an entire holiday dedicated to pink, red, and all things romantic. You can always gift your sweetie flowers and chocolates, but if you want to get creative with DIY Valentine's gifts, you've come to the right place.

We love that V-Day is low-pressure as far as gifting holidays go, and that it celebrates love in its many forms. We've thought a lot about what to give and get here at Brit + Co, and whipped up a list that includes a few hits that you can give after trying one of our fun date night ideas. Here are our favorite DIYs for the big day.

DIY Valentine Gifts Your Partner Will Love

Brit + Co

Give your sweetheart hugs and kisses via these easy-to-sew XOXO pillows. Pick fabric that goes with your decor or use the brightest red and pink fabric that you can find.

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This floral backdrop is perfect for a doorway surprise for when your love or little ones wake up on Valentine's Day morning. Plus, by the time your V-Day celebrations end, you might as well leave them up for March.

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Keep the surprises coming withbreakfast in bed. We heart these Red Velvet Heart Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze — yum! Sprinkles are encouraged.

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Challenge your love(s) to a game of Jenga with this cute DIY Valentine's gift. This will make for an adorable game to play any time of year.

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Make your own box of chocolates with a piñata twist. We'll take two, please!

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Gift your gal pals a hand-stamped scarf for the occasion or make a DIY night of it! Since you make the stamps yourself, you can create any pattern you want.

Brit + Co

Dig into this DIY conversation heart cake for the sweetest V-Day dessert you ever did try.

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Put a ring on it! Chocolate ring pops for the DIY Valentine's gifts win. Our favorite part is definitely the fun colors.

Brittany Griffin

Here's a long distance-friendly idea: Make theseConversation Heart Piñata care packages to send to your BFFs or you can surprise your fam in the morning with a goodie-filled one.

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Give your sweetheart something delicious and gluten-free with these Cassava Flour Brownies.

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Get cozy with these conversation heart pillowsfor your favorite texting pal.

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Serve your Galentine's Day guests Celebrity Heartthrob Cookies— the next best thing to the real deal. Pass us the Ryan Gosling cookie please!

Make a stack of pixel-inspired Pop-Up Heart Cardsfor your favorite people.

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Add a green twist to your Valentine's Day surprise with these Air Plant Wall Artpiecesthat creatively make use of nails and string.

Brit + Co

For a more hands-on DIY Valentine's gift, whip up these fun DIY Conversation Heart Coasterswith polymer clay and letter stamps.

Brittany Griffin

Map your travels together with this clever Photo Map Wall Artfor a personal and so special touch!

Brittany Griffin

Celebrate your Valentine's favorite food with these extra cute (and yummy) Heart-Shaped Boxes. Fill them with candy today and love letters tomorrow.

Happy Love Day! If you make a DIY Valentine gift, tag us in a pic — and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!

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If you had to guess the Super Bowl food ideas that Pinterest peeps are pinning most this week, what would you say? Chips and dip, meatballs, sliders, chicken wings, and random clever football-shaped foodsfor sure. What about that actual *recipes* — wouldn't you love to get your hands on those? Well, you're in luck!

Turns out, tater tots in all shapes, forms, and flavors are driving everyone pin-happy, and that's not all. Keep scrolling for the actual recipes that Pinners across the globe will be making — and eating — this coming game day.

You'll want to add these Super Bowl recipes to your inspo boards ASAP!

What are the most popular Super Bowl foods?

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  1. Chicken Wings. They're super easy to snack on during the big game festivities and can be made in tons of flavors.
  2. Buffalo Chicken Dip. Our mouths are watering just thinking about the delicious buffalo flavors we’ll devour.
  3. Spinach Artichoke Dip. Hey, at least there’s some veggies in there.
  4. Pizza. This one obviously speaks for itself.
  5. 7-Layer Dip. It’s like the perfect deconstruction of our favorite taco recipe.

What is good food for a Super Bowl party?

Alena Shekhovtcova / PEXELS

The best food for a Super Bowl party is a dish that’s easy to snack on. We recommend setting out finger foods to enjoy throughout the day, in between refreshing drinks and cheering on your team!

What is the most popular Super Bowl snack?

Valeria Boltneva / PEXELS

Chicken wings are the most popular Super Bowl snack, likely due to how easy they are to prep and eat! They've always been a tailgate staple, so it makes sense that wings are around for the big game.

What can I cook for the Super Bowl?

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Look no further than these stellar recipes for Super Bowl Sunday. We’ve included something that everyone can enjoy, from delectable chicken wings to ultra-cheesy nachos. Plus, you’ll want to prep something sweet to end the day!

Lemongrass & Sriracha Chicken Kebabs

Brit + Co

Add some kick to your Super Bowl Sunday with a few of these spicy chicken kebabs! They're marinated in a delicious Sriracha lime sauce *and* there's even a sweet chili lime sauce for all your dipping needs. (via Brit + Co)

Smoked Salmon Poke Bites

Sarah Anderson

We could eat poke every day, but you can give it a Super Bowl upgrade by turning it into a tasty finger food. Salmon, avocado, and red onions work together seamlessly. Even the kids are going to love these bites! (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Mini Baked Potatoes

Brit + Co

As far as we're concerned, baked potatoes are a football game staple, no matter which game we're watching. And the fact that these babies are bite-sized just makes them easier (and cuter) than ever. (via Brit + Co)

Chicken, Pesto, & Sun-Dried Tomato Egg “Pizza"

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Not only are these pizzas the perfect finger food, but they're also healthier than your average pie. You can have your pals come over early to customize them before the game starts! (viaBrit + Co)

No-Bake Baileys Bonbons

Brittany Griffin

No-bake desserts are basically your Super Bowl BFF, because with all the other cooking you're doing, who has time for a super fancy dessert?! All you need is butter, heavy cream, Baileys, dark chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Voilà! (via Brit + Co)

Bacon-Wrapped Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños

Sally's Baking Addiction

Our mouths are watering just looking at these bad boys. Cheese, garlic, and paprika make these stuffed peppers extra flavorful, and the fact that they take under an hour is just the cherry on top. Quick Super Bowl food ideas FTW! (via Sally's Baking Addiction for Brit + Co)

Cheesy Keto Tots

Ryan Shelley

This appetizer takes everyone's fave tater tots to a whole new level. This cauliflower rice version is so easy to make, and your guests will go absolutely nuts over them. Don't worry though, you can definitely still dunk them in ketchup. (via Brit + Co)

Sweet + Spicy Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

Always Order Dessert

If there's anything more crowd-pleasing on game day than a giant platter of piping hot, crispy chicken wings, we haven't seen it yet. This barbecue sauce in this Super Bowl food idea is sweet and spicy, thanks to the secret ingredient: cola. (via Always Order Dessert)

Super-Easy Bacon Cheddar Football Cheese Ball

Peas and Crayons

When it comes to game-day snackage, you can't go wrong with something cheesy. This football-shaped cheese ball is so adorable it serves as both food and table decor. And with bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar, everyone's going to love it.(via Peas and Crayons)

Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

Made With Happy

Tater tot skewers are one of the biggest Super Bowl food trends on Pinterest — and with good reason. They're crispy and crunchy delicious and *so* easy to eat while mingling with friends and cheering on your team. (via Made With Happy)

Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders

Half Baked Harvest

Nothing screams 'Super Bowl' quite like sliders do. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Quinoa & Turkey Stuffed Mini Peppers

The Girl on Bloor

These bite-sized beauties are shockingly healthy, thanks to the whole grain quinoa and lean turkey. Yum! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Rainbow Veggie Dippers

Always Order Dessert

Sure, you could just lay out a tray of crudite and bowl of dipping sauce, but these single-serving shot glasses really class up your Super Bowl food act. Better make a bunch, because they'll disappear as quickly as you can bring them out. (via Always Order Dessert)

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Life Tastes Good

These spicy bites are meatless and dairy-free, but so full of buffalo-spice flavor. Prepare for the onslaught, because everyone will want the recipe. Don't forget the vegan ranch! (via Life Tastes Good)

Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Garlic Bread

Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Who doesn't love cheesy garlic bread?! It may be better to place a tray at each end of the table, to avoid a buffet line traffic jam when the fam stampedes. No matter who's pulling for which team, everyone will be united over this tasty Super Bowl dish. (via Crunchy Creamy Sweet)

Sweet Potato Tots

Sweet As Honey

From breakfast to snack time, everyone's digging the tater tots trend, and it's a miracle that they fit the bill for Super Bowl food ideas. These are extra healthy, thanks to the sweet potatoes, and there's SOOO much cheesy goodness in every bite. (via Sweet As Honey)

Baked Parmesan Hash Brown Cups

Averie Cooks

These hash browns could not be easier to make. The recipe calls for grating your own potatoes, but you could just as easily use a bag of your fave go-to frozen grated ones. Thanks to all the Parmesan cheese and Panko bread crumbs, they're guaranteed to be a crispy and crunchy delight. (via Averie Cooks)

French Onion Dip

Completely Delicious

This flavorful dip only calls for several simple ingredients, so you can get a dippable snack on the table quick. (via Completely Delicious)

Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips

Sugar-Free Mom

Prep these chips the night before, and spend the day watching the game with your family and friends. The recipe calls for a food dehydrator, but you can make them in a traditional oven or toaster oven and they'll be equally delicious — and healthy. (via Sugar-Free Mom)

Chicken Fajita Queso Dip

Inside BruCrew Life

This Super Bowl recipe starts with traditional queso, then takes it up a notch with chicken and fajita seasonings. Pro tip: you can jump-start yours using a store-bought rotisserie chicken and no one will be the wiser. (via Inside BruCrew Life)

Pizza Roll-Ups

Damn Delicious

These easy pizza-inspired appetizers call for just five ingredients. It's best to double up on Super Bowl food ideas as tasty as this one, because when the scent of fresh-baked pepperoni roll-ups hits the TV room, everyone's going to want one (or a few, TBH). (via Damn Delicious)

Carolina-Style BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Avocado-Apple Slaw

Carrots and Flowers

Another jackfruit miracle, these vegan sliders are full of mustardy-spicy goodness. They're so lip-smacking, finger-licking good, even the carnivores in the house will gobble them up. (via Carrots and Flowers)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Gimme Some Oven

Nothing beats a slow cooker recipe when you're feeding a crowd. Especially when it's buffalo chicken! This Super Bowl recipe will free you from spending time in the kitchen when you'd rather be watching for flags on the play. (via Gimme Some Oven)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Footballs

Life, Love and Sugar

Nothing's better than cookie dough bites — unless it's cookie dough bites shaped like little footballs! These are seriously yummy and they travel well in the cooler, making them the perfect Super Bowl food to bring to a tailgate. (via Life, Love and Sugar)

Orange Chicken Meatballs

Bakers Royale

Instead of ordering Chinese takeout on game day, make these simple orange chicken meatballs. They're the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy that will keep your taste buds engaged throughout the whole game. (via Bakers Royale)

Memphis Honey Gold Wings

Pink Owl Kitchen

Just look at that sauce. Serve with plenty of ranch and celery sticks to complete this classic platter. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Individual 7-Layer Dips

Evolving Table

Our favorite thing about these single-serve dips is that every bite has all the different flavors in it. Make every Super Bowl watch party guest feel extra special by presenting them with their very own seven-layer dip! Just make sure to provide plenty of tortilla chips for dunking. (via Evolving Table)

Waffled Pizza Fries

Real Food by Dad

The best part about the Super Bowl is that you can finally make the snacks you've only ever let yourself dream about. Case in point are these waffled pizza fries, equal parts crispy, gooey, and oozing with flavor. (via Real Food by Dad)

Mini Chicken Tostadas

Pinch and Swirl

Imagine the most perfect bite of nachos. Each of these mini chicken tostadas reaches the ideal balance of flavors and textures so you never get a bite that you don't like! With beans, cheese, and avocado, everyone will be coming back for more of this Super Bowl food. (via Pinch and Swirl)

Crispy Buffalo Brussels Sprouts

Yes to Yolks

Forget tortilla chips — Brussels sprouts can get just as crispy and satisfying! Top them with buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese, and plenty of parsley for a healthy snack your guests won't soon forget. This is one of our fave Super Bowl food ideas that packs a healthy(ish) punch. (via Yes to Yolks)

Mini Taco Bowls

Bakers Royale

Crispy, cheesy, and creamy, these taco bowls will be a hit at every Super Bowl function from here on out. They're particularly delish when you can pop a couple alongside a cold sip of beer. They're small enough that you can have one now and one later. (via Bakers Royale)

Chicken Skewer Nachos

Real Food by Dad

It can be hard to find indulgent low-carb party recipes, but this Super Bowl food certainly fits the bill. Chips are swapped with chicken skewers for a snack that's high-protein, fun, and most importantly, delicious. (via Real Food by Dad)

Bang Bang Shrimp

Takes Two Eggs

This saucy shrimp will quickly become a team fave since it's equal parts sweet and spicy. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Want to keep up with the latest, tastiest party food ideas? Follow us on Pinterest for more!

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Justina Huddleston, Chloe Williams, and Meredith Holser.