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February 20, 2015

All Glammed Up and No Place to Go

Hey Dolls!

Today’s post All Glammed Up and No Place to Go, another Style Me Bloggers link-up, required me to think outside of my closet because truth is there is not a whole lotta glamorous goin’ on in there.   This princess hasn’t been to a ball since ’75.  And even if I still had that ball gown, I wouldn’t be able to get my big toe in it.

To prepare, I decided to do a little virtual shopping through Polyvore.  My plan was to come up with an imaginary red carpet look for Sunday night’s 2015 Oscars that I will not be attending.  I was like a kid in a candy shop as I played on Polyvore.

Talk about stress-free shopping!  Every dress I “tried” FIT perfectly.  And made me look sensational.  Hugged my curves, accentuated my positives…almost as if I was a runaway model or a headless mannequin.  And best of all, everything I liked was within my budget!  Even the Anthropologie black onyx and diamond, round drops in 14k yellow gold, a mere $1,118.00. Yup, even those.

So here’s the little outfit I threw together.

Red Carpet Dreams by mommyhon333

131034337St John gown
neimanmarcus.com  $663
113237328St John leopard evening dress
neimanmarcus.com  $663 (You only have to pay this once.  The price includes the front and the back of the dress!)
123184291Casadei black and gold pumps
casadei.com  $740 (makes the price of the dress a real bargain!)
116675816Henri Bendel chain handbag
henribendel.com  $164
121322121Liven diamond fine jewelry
anthropologie.com  $1,118
WHY ARE THESE PICTURES SO BIG????
For a grand total of $2685.00. Peanuts.
With all the money I saved shopping at Polyvore, I decided to have my hair done, too.  I mean, how could I show up in all of this finery looking like my usual “drowned rat” from the neck up?
Drowned rat.

Drowned rat.

I ran over to Pinterest real quick to have my hair done.  I am not the kinda gal who spends a lot of time on her hair.  Bet you’d never have guessed.  But true statement.  I couldn’t see spending real money to go to a salon when I could have any ‘do I choose for free.  I did contemplate going blonde and long, but why tease my Prince Charming with hair that I will never have.  Not that my hair is any more likely to look like this either.  But I am trying to keep things real.

Keepin' it real.

Keepin’ it real.

Hey, this totally works out because this hair do came with blue eyes.  And I have blue eyes.  And it comes with a Snow White complexion.  I might have to keep my hair like this even after the Oscars.

You might be wondering where the inspiration for my red carpet glam came from.  Funny you would ask.  I based this formal look on the outfit I wore on Valentine’s Day to our church dinner and dance…the closet thing to a ball this princess has been to in four decades.

Here is that little number.

Valentine's fashion

Valentine’s fashion

Dress  BCBG MAX AZARIA, whatever that is.   $109

Shoes Fiona from Payless.  $17

Jewelry from Charming Charlie’s.  $21

Clutch from Charming Charlie’s.  Gift from my daughter Lauren.

Out-the-door.

Out-the-door.

 Love my little coat.  Elle from Kohl’s, $30.

For a grand total of $177.00.  Chicken feed.  Well, not really.  I rarely spend this much on a dress.

My PC

My PC

Last but not least, here is my PC, my Prince Charming, in his Valentine’s Day outfit.  Doesn’t he make you swoon?  His jacket and blue dress shirt are from Men’s Wearhouse.  His pants are from Haggar.  The necktie was the one he wore when we got married which just so happened to match my dress(es).  As my granddaughter Cady says, “GrandPaul is a handsome boy!”  I agree.

Please stop by the blogs of my Style Me friends to see them dressed to the nines for Sunday’s big event.  Be watching for me on Sunday night.  I will be sure to give you all a shout-out from the red carpet.

Shoes to Shiraz | Two Teens and their Mama | A Lovely Little Wardrobe | R Squared
Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy | Family Love Inspiration Education
The Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life | The Blondissima | Positively Learning | Quilty Joy Joy
Daily Style Finds | Sheila’s Potpourri | Puppies and Pretties | She thought She Could
Foxy’s Domestic Side | Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After | Sprinkled Just Right

Hugs and chocolate kisses,

leslie

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  1. AvatarLana says

    February 20, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    You looked gorgeous in your Valentine’s Day outfit, and you would look stunning in your Oscar picks! Have a great weekend!

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  2. Avatardeena says

    February 20, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    oh my- I giggled my way through this post. Pure brilliance.

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  3. AvatarSharon says

    February 20, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    You crack me up friend and love your expensive taste! You would look fabulous in that dress! XO
    >

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  4. AvatarShaunacey says

    February 20, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    you’re too funny and what a cute couple you are!!
    I LOVE the outfit you style, elegant and fun!

    Reply
  5. AvatarGreta Clingan says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    Very entertaining again! You could style me an outfit any day. The only thing I would request that you include in my red carpet outfit would be a bag to carry my snooty little dog.  Your outfits looked great. To quote Cadie again….
    “You’re so faaancy!”

    Sent on a Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S® III

    Reply
  6. AvatarGreta Clingan says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    Oops! I meant Cady 🙂

    Reply

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