When that brief moment of pause hits as you’re about to push the “order” button on that sequined, sleeveless black jumpsuit, and you think to yourself, “Really, will I ever have a reason to wear this crazy contraption?!” — IGNORE IT.
You just never know when you’ll get the urge to look like Blanche Marie Elizabeth Hollingsworth Devereaux. Or when you’ll need something to wear with your last-minute Disco Queen Halloween costume.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love disco? Yes, my fellow Dancing Queen, I like to Let It Whip to Brick House!! You could’ve done The Hustle to half the songs played at my wedding, fo’ reals!
So when I found this plastic “Disco” necklace at Party City last week (just a few feet from the Sexy Clown costume), it beckoned me to bring it home.
#catlady moment: I kindasorta wish I had a kitty-size one to put on Tabs, so we could match. Oh, wait…
Turns out that piecing together a last-minute Disco Queen costume is easier than accidentally falling out of your platform shoes while you’re dancing at Studio 54. 🙂
I already had the outfit, but if you don’t keep a full-body black sequin jumpsuit around for those “just in case moments” (LOL!), you could always explore a thrift store tomorrow (or your mom’s closet, if she’s a pack rat like mine) for ’70s-inspired gear. Then just straighten your hair if it’s curly, slip on some gold jewelry, load up on the shimmery eye makeup, and slick your lips with a shiny red or plum.
Assuming you’re more coordinated than I am (note: I’m a klutz), a pair of roller skates would take things to the next level. Or maybe carry around a disco ball, and bring the party with you! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
So cute, I always want to look (and secretly be Blanche!)
I’ve always thought of myself more as a Sophia, but Blanche had the most fun, for sure!
I really love this look on you! the eyes look perfect, and the red lip just tops it all off
Thanks! I wish I could pull this off as an every day look, LOL! I wanna be a disco queen 24/7 like Tabs. 😉
You look beautiful! Such a great look. But that pic of Tabs with the neckless. That was THE BEST.
*necklace:)
He practically ripped it off my neck! Clearly he is the Real Disco Queen here.
Cannot tell you how far-out, groovy and right on I think this post is! Disco must rise again!!
Totally agree! *twirls around in platform shoes*
Oh yeah, Let it Whip is one of my all time faves!
Missy is now coveting the Disco necklace.
You know Miss Thing could always use a little more bling! Black fur does look quite fetching with gold…I’m just sayin’.
What are you two doing for Halloween tonight?
Tabs is totally a brick house!
This looks like such a fun costume, love the gems on the lashes!
They were a pain to get on, let me tell you! The band was so thick and it took FOREVER for the glue to dry, sigh. But I liked them in the end.
How did your fairy costume turn out?
The fairy costume is awesome (though pretty minimal), especially since the two girls who work in the Dean’s office are also wearing fairy costumes! But they have tiaras, and I didn’t wear a tiara…
I stinkin’ love that Disco necklace.
Yeah, me too. I think I might need a backup. Er, for Tabs, of course.
Ahhh, I could never pull of red lips, but this look is so pretty.
Aww, you could do it, Carina!
You need a NSFW warning on this look! Hot!
LOL, Ashley! XO
You look gorgeous in these pics! I know it’s supposed to be for Halloween but you just look all-around beautiful!
Thanks, Lorraine! Are you dressing up?
HI Karen, You’re really beautiful:)You’re one of my inspiration in this blogging world:)kisses and hugs:)
You’re such a sweetie, Aimee. Thank you! XO
You look great! You could totally wear that outfit out dancing sans the necklace, lol. Love the expression on Tabs face!
Isn’t he a ham? I don’t think he wanted to take that necklace off.
DAYUMMM you look good, Karen! 🙂
Thanks, lady! Meow to the Scherbs.
This is such a great last- minute idea and you look so foxy Karen! So does the blog! Loving the new layout.
Thanks, Erica! I changed it earlier in the fall. I’m really happy with it!
Oooohhh… this is a gorgeous look on you Karen!!!
Thank you! Are you dressing up this year, Christine?
You look gorgeous! Love the little gems and the necklace!
Thanks, Gio!
EEEE you’re SO gorgeous!!! I really appreciate seeing the falsies on you. Definitely not something for everyday life, but I thought they’d be very much in-your-face when they’re actually fine 🙂
Love Tabs too! Totally a disco king!
Nope, they’d be a little too cray for the grocery store, hahaha.
You’re looking fiiine in gold, Karen! I think you’re even rocking the gold better than Tabs! (No offense, Tabs. Love your work, hahaha…. ^_^’)
Thanks, Alison!
I’ll have to hide this comment from Tabs. You know divas…so sensitive!
What are you doing for Halloween this year?
This is one hot disco queen look! You look gorgeous Karen!
Hi Kelly,
Are you dressing up today? Happy Halloween!
U carry off the disco look soo well. n love those falsies 🙂
Thanks! Those are the new ones from Dior Grand Bal.
WOW! You look great like this.
Thanks, Tiffany!
This is probably my favorite, by far!
Wow! Those lashes are really something! With all the gold at first (before I saw the Disco necklace), I thought you’d done an Egyptian Queen look there! And while the look is a stunner, I can’t resist commenting on your arms – they look so nice and toned!
Marvelous! Tabs look so cool 🙂
I love how toned your arms are!!! Well done 🙂