Oscars Party Inspiration

I adore the Oscars. It’s probably my love of gorgeous people in beautiful clothes (okay, let’s be real here…it’s like watching grown-up prom without having to be a part of the drama), but awards season is pretty much what gets me through winter.

And really, what’s more fun than watching the awards with your friends…and making it a celebration? I know there are plenty of significant others who would be glad to be off the hook for watching a three-hour awards show spectacular…mine included.

While the idea of an Oscars party is far from original – there are so many amazing ideas on Pinterest to get you started – when I suggested an Oscars party styled shoot to my super creative partner-in-crime who is a fabulous stylist and interior designer, Caitlin, we decided to do it in a completely different way.

Yes, the Oscars are Hollywood’s most glam occasion, but the heart of the event is really all about celebrating the very best of the best in film. So we picked our favorite director – Wes Anderson – and channelled his aura to create a fun and quirky Oscars party!

Almost everything in this photo shoot was DIY, from the paper-covered books with the names of the Best Picture nominees to the  popcorn containers made from paper lunch bags and the whimsical portrait gallery of Best Actor + Actress nominees that could easily take the place of an existing family portrait gallery for just one night. I hope it gives you plenty of ideas for making your own night of Oscars fun!

Want to know more about the inspiration for this shoot? Check it out on The Everygirl!

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And last but not least, it wouldn’t be the Oscars without an *acceptance speech,* and I really must thank a few very important people: obviously, Caitlin who turned my crazy vision into a reality – and that, my friends, is a major accomplishment; The Everygirl for featuring our work on their site, for which we are so incredibly grateful – we love The Everygirl (and you should too!); my mom, for letting me go antique shopping in her house; and last but most certainly not least, our significant others for allowing us to turn our homes upside down to make this happen.

So who do you think the Oscar will go to?