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Monday, March 08, 2010

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How to Do the Oscars in (my) Style

If someone should offer you tickets to a $150-a-head, black tie, Oscar watch party, you say yes first, and worry about what to wear after. Then you consult with your stylist:


Naturally, you will pay a visit to one of the major design houses:



You'll know The Dress when you see it...


...because it will seem like it was made just for you.

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Choose an escort who brings an appropriate sense of dignity and decorum to such events:

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Be prepared for wardrobe malfunctions:



Be thankful that you can count on your "people" to make you look good:


Be discreet when using your phone to snap photos of celebrities:

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Consider keeping the program as a souvenir. The duck-shaped butter pat, while unique, may not hold up as well over the years.

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Finally, savor your moment in the spotlight...

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...but never lose sight of the bigger picture:

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4 Comments:

Blogger Jomama said...

I love the way you tell a story. What a great dress! (Though some of us would not want that much attention in that area--YOU look FAB.)

7:23 PM  
Blogger Kyran said...

What? Who WOULDN'T want to have a sequined bullseye drawn around their hips, tummy and uh, lady parts??

;-) somehow I doubt this one will make the society page!

7:38 PM  
Blogger Denise said...

of all the pics, the last is my fav.

8:52 PM  
Blogger MrsAlbrecht said...

Loved the photo of "never lose sight of the bigger picture". Got to my heart :)

3:06 AM  

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