Since I’m a big time celeb/Hollywood aficionado, this Sunday evening I will be hosting my Annual Oscar Party. You’re all invited. Please be sure to RSVP in a timely fashion because I’d like to make sure I have enough eats & drinks on hand.
I’ve held this party for the past few years and in it’s prime, I had a total of 1 person attend. That being me.
I do invite Elle and Willie every year, but so far they’ve failed to show up. And why? I don’t know. I’ll run down the itinerary and you can let me know where I’m going wrong.
Of course there’s the formal attire. I like to wear something full length and with heels. After all, this is the Oscars people! I also like to be dressed a few hours before the Red Carpet portion of the evening commences, which in my timezone, means just before dinner. I think the boys enjoy seeing a glamed up Mom cooking and loading the dishwasher. Or at the least they find it strangely amusing. It’s just something they don’t see every day and I like to keep them on their toes.
Full make up and an up-do simply goes without saying. I’m just saying.
There will certainly be snacks served. I’m big on snacks. This year I will be serving a tray of cheese, crackers and yumyum pickles. There may also be some salmon & cream cheese or a perhaps even nachos and guacamole. All washed down with gingerale. I mean, I like a good flute of champagne as much as the next Nominee, but it is Sunday night after all. I have to get up for work in the morning and these Oscars do tend to go late into the night. We don’t need The Only Girl all relaxed and messy before the Best Supporting category even airs.
At some point after 9:30pm EST, I give myself permission to change into pjs. They’re much more comfortable than the full length satin number I’m planning on previewing that night and seem slightly more apropos for lounging on the couch late into the night in front of the TV.
Tissues will be supplied because there is inevitably a tear-jerking speech or two that will warm my heart and cause me to leak. Likely something about an actors wonderfully supportive mother, or an award winning directors wonderfully supportive wife. Which leads me to pretend that I am that wonderfully supportive person and then I get all choked up picturing myself in the audience trying to graciously accept the kudos in front of the entire Academy.
I have already completed my Nomination Ballot Form and will be sure to report my success rate compared to the actual winners. Don’t hope for much – I usually get these things wrong.
Now, I implore you. Who wouldn’t want to come to this party?
What time shall I expect you?
If you’re having your own party, no matter how big or how small, be sure to send me pictures of your outfit and your snacks so I can post them, along with my own, next week.
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March 5th, 2010 at 5:03 am
You know I have never, ever seen the Oscars, I mean I like to see the red carpet stuff, see what all the celebs are wearing, but the buck stops there. I just dont care that much!!!! Is that wrong of me???? I would much rather be tucked under the covers, cozy jammies, good book in hand, now that is an award winning night to me., besides that show runs way tooooo late for me!!! Enjoy your party for 1 though!!!!
March 5th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Robert Downey Jr. is presenting this year…..I hope he does something memorable….like takes off all his clothes? One can dream, right?
March 5th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Can’t I just wear a Gap black turtleneck? Oh wait. What? That’s already been done by an Oscar winner? Damn. Oh well. I would have to say that my outfit for Sunday night will be a stunning pair of lambswool-esque pants in a heather gray with black block writing down the left side (which may or may not spell out “Army”) and a very sweet soft pink sweater with hole accents that may or may not have a hood. It’s all the very height of fashion right now. Check “Vogue”.
I’m honestly not even sure if I’ll watch this year as hubs will be returning from a weekend in the bush, shooting down the enemy and practicing on his codetalk. And when he returns, we have other, more pressing matters to attend to. Like in the bedroom (like sorting and hanging clothes. What did you THINK I meant?? SHeesh). But I can’t wait to see your attire and hear about your par-tay. I’ll be partaking of my champagne tonight (as it IS Champagne Friday and all). Please tell me there will be a pink feather boa involved in your outfit, though..
Cher
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March 5th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Oh yes – no formal event in my house would be complete without a pink feather boa!
March 5th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
IF ONLY I didn’t live in TX. DAMMIT! I would so be at your party and we’d be gushing over all the hot tickets and/or hot messes that grace the red carpet.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
the oscars are this weekend? i didn’t even know that- which shows you how out of it i am.
i will most likely be chilling with champagne and muscle relaxers by then as it is my only day off this week
looking forward to pics though!
March 5th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I love Oscar Sunday! It’s the Superbowl of the awards. I have always wanted to host a party, complete with wearing formal attire. I will be watching for sure. The kids have to deal with it. haha.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Anytime I can wear pajamas to a party, I’d be willing to go! I like it!!!!
March 5th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Cheese does sound good.
But I’m not really a fan or award shows. I’m more a “read about it on the Internet later and see if any of my favourites won or were even nominated” kind of guy.
Maybe because here it’s on during work hours.. and I can’t see the TV at work but I can get onto Wikipedia.
Cher
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March 6th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Your time zone thing is proving to be a real buzz kill.
March 5th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
The best part is the pre-show, where they’re all walking down the the red carpet and I can make fun of one dress after another. I also like to make biting, pithy comments like “Johnny Depp belongs with ME” and “Angelina’s tattoos are SO not saintly.” Basically, Oscar night allows me to let the inner witch out for a while.
Have fun. Beware the yumyum pickles. Their juice never comes out of satin.
Cher
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March 6th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
oh – yeah. Good point about the pickle juice. Okay, we can voice witchy comments together in spirit, if not in body.
March 6th, 2010 at 1:43 am
Haley and I are putting in our RSVP, Oh wait. Haley caught wind (or broke wind) that there were going to be pickles.
She’s out, Cher. Girlfriend HATES pickles. She also prefers the cheese to be feta.
Cher
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March 6th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Okay – for her I will drop the pickles. Also, feta is not a problem – I’m a big fan myself. I can even go so far as to get some ice cream, gummy bears or popcorn.
Anything for the little Ga.
March 6th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
We will be playing Oscar Bingo, http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/downloads/oscar_bingo_2010.pdf, at our Oscar party tomorrow. Hope I win!
Cher
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March 6th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
I did not know about this, but I’m all over it now! Thanks.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
I want to come to your party! There are few things that are better than gaucamole and ginger ale on a Sunday night!
March 7th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Oh darn, I just read your post now so it’s too late for me to come over. To be honest with you, this is the first year in many years that I have zero desire to even turn the Oscars on. I think The Hurt Locker will take best pic, tho, that’s my guess. But James Cameron will take best director award. Wouldn’t that be just zany?