Oscars™ Glam at Home & Party Ideas With Cheryl Leahy! by Donna John
One of the glam-est nights of the year is fast approaching – the 2017 Academy Awards™! Not only are the Oscars™ the culmination of awards season, but they are a star-studded celebration of cinema. To help all of us add a little glam to our own viewing party, we were thrilled to have #30Seconds featured contributor Cheryl Leahy as our special guest at this week’s Twitter chat. Read on for her red-carpet ideas!
Q: How can I throw a fun Oscars™ party at home and not spend a ton of money?
- Pick a color theme – gold and black, gold and red, use items from home, scarves, etc.
- Dollar store! They have plates, straws, forks, decor. Add glitter and done!
- Have one big decoration, like one massive balloon with smaller surrounding, one big bouquet with bud vases around.
- Plastic tablecloths make great backdrops!
- Candles are cheap and cheerful. Spray paint votives gold and trim with red ribbon.
@CYJones30 @Walgreens Did u know that you can MAIL a box of candy as an invitation? Just address it! I did that 4 a party once #30seconds
— Cheryl Leahy (@CJAllDressedUp) February 23, 2017
Q: What about Oscars™ cocktails? Any ideas?
- Prosecco + Wild Hibiscus Co. is simple and elegant.
- How about La La Land Limoncello? Prosecco + limoncello + lemon wedge garnish.
- Moonlight Martini = half and half, vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur and creme de cacao.
- Non-alcoholic? Use natural syrups and add to soda water! Jo Snow Syrups are my fave!
A2: Non-alcoholic= use natural syrups & add to soda water! I adore @josnowsyrups from #chicago https://t.co/jDaRQvcz0A #30seconds pic.twitter.com/VKKXIphDFM
— Cheryl Leahy (@CJAllDressedUp) February 23, 2017
Q: How about easy Oscars™ finger food ideas that are elegant?
- Make Parmesan cups and fill with chopped Caesar salad.
- Anything on a skewer. Caprese salad is easy! Serve with reduced balsamic vinegar.
- Make mini Rice Krispies treats, put in lollypop sticks and dipped in chocolate.
- Truffles = crushed cookies + cream cheese rolled in melted chocolate.
A3: Here is a photo of the finished product- #ThinMint Truffles! I add gold sugar #30seconds pic.twitter.com/5BzmTaSMBT
— Cheryl Leahy (@CJAllDressedUp) February 23, 2017
Q: Any entertainment suggestions for my guests?
- Have guests make predictions and award winner with bottle of bubbly.
- Play Oscars™ bingo.
- Awards for best dressed, best bling, best lip color, etc.
- Play charades! Use movies, actors, songs for topics.
@30seconds @CJAllDressedUp A4 I think a game made up of the nominated people would be cool #30Seconds
— Jennifer Essad (@4jlessad) February 23, 2017
Q: I adore watching the red carpet. What trends are hot this year?
- Rings! Cover all fingers with rings.
- Deep V-neck, plunging necklines.
- Silver, yellow or pink are the colors we have seen most.
- Nude lipstick with more colorful eyes and glitter shadow.
@30seconds @CJAllDressedUp A5 I have NO CLUE.....I just like to see what everyone is wearing #30seconds
— Toni B (@rychepet) February 23, 2017
@30seconds @CJAllDressedUp A5) I am trend clueless .. waiting for yoga pants to be red carpet ready 😂 #30Seconds
— SillySheep (@SillySheep) February 23, 2017
Q: How do celebs always look good in photos?
- Find your good side and turn for photos. Usually your left side is best.
- Don’t face camera head on, turn your head to create depth.
- Have photo taken from above, tilt head up when seated.
- Keep arms away from your body. One or two hands on waist.
- Stand up straight! Good posture is key.
@CJAllDressedUp EVERYSIDE IS MY GOOD SIDE #CinderellaSyndrome #30seconds --- Thank you for tonights chat I had a blast just keeping up! OX
— Chefgigi (@chefgigi) February 23, 2017
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