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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