Hello Mamas,
Okay we thought we would give you a run down of how we styled ourselves for The Ellie Fund Oscar Night's Red Carpet. We had no Rachel Zoe or celebrity stylists although if anyone wants the job of stylin the Mamas next year you know where to find us!
Although die hard lovers of fashion we Mamas unfortunately are on tight budgets raising a family, starting a business etc. This all factored into our red carpet decision making. The great news was that we all loved what we wore and lesson learned no matter what your budget may be their is always something out there for everyone.
Kimberly: This dress I found in the 70% off rack. It is a Halston Heritage retails at $ 550.00 and it was mine for $164.99! My earrings and bracelets were from TJMaxx and my shoes were from DSW.I hate to say this but I wouldn't recommend the shoes they tortured my feet! My clutch $25.99 was purchased from a kiosk at the South Shore Mall Braintree. I scored a great camel colored faux fur wrap at Macy's I.N.C line for $34.99 (not pictured) I knew when I tried this dress on it would have a story one day. I was told that night that I was up for Boston Magazine's Top Ten Bostonians on the Red Carpet! Holla!
Notorious for last minute decisions, sure enough the Calvin Klein I'd originally planned to wear just didn't "feel" right. Maybe because it was two sizes too big, and with a week to go I didn't want to deal with having it fitted. Off I went, to of all places, the Lord and Taylor prom section! I died when I found this strapless, printed number with the black beaded trim that fit to a tee! Best part, 50% off and a mere $79! Practically a blue light special. I accessorized with earrings from my own collection, and all 247 bracelets were 16.99 from TJ Maxx. True life story-had no idea TJ's carried such great jewelry! Moi?! For reals. The French Connection clutch is from my faves local boutique, Contrary, and the black patent leather wedge heels a la Jessica Simpson (a quick change of plans from my original Michael Kors velvet heels-it was snowing. Snowing.) . All was topped off by what I've been searching for all year, a faux fur jacket, Macys juniors (don't be afraid to hit the juniors) for 14.99. So basically I spend more on groceries in a week than I did on my entire outfit. How 'bout them apples Joan Rivers?
Christina: This dress is Ralph Lauren black dress with detailed rosettes coming down the side; originally $220 but on sale for $160. Earrings from Bloomingdales (purchased before ), Bangles (on other arm) a collection of pieces collected over the years, gold chunky ring from Banana Republic, Black patent strappy shoes with gold plates and matching clutch from Jimmy Choo (an investment I made a couple years ago and still get compliments on the pieces - my artwork). Hair (side ponytail with loose curls with a braid wrapped around the pony tail) and make-up done by my talented and haute friend Michelle Kriensky.
My best accessories for the night were my dates - Kim and Kate!!! Nothing beats a night like this when you can get all dolled up, help bring awareness and raise money for an amazing charity ... The Ellie Fund
Agreed Christina! Who doesn't want to watch the Oscars with their besties and to do so all dolled up was the icing on the cake, or the cupcakes.
Photo courtesy of George Weinstien
As Rachel Zoe would say, "I die" over that Halston! You ladies both look so lovely!
Posted by: Expecting Chic | 03/08/2011 at 12:14 PM