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
ahhhdri says
So cute, I always want to look (and secretly be Blanche!)
Karen says
I’ve always thought of myself more as a Sophia, but Blanche had the most fun, for sure!
Soo says
I really love this look on you! the eyes look perfect, and the red lip just tops it all off
Karen says
Thanks! I wish I could pull this off as an every day look, LOL! I wanna be a disco queen 24/7 like Tabs. 😉
Crystal says
You look beautiful! Such a great look. But that pic of Tabs with the neckless. That was THE BEST.
Crystal says
*necklace:)
Karen says
He practically ripped it off my neck! Clearly he is the Real Disco Queen here.
buckycatt says
Cannot tell you how far-out, groovy and right on I think this post is! Disco must rise again!!
Karen says
Totally agree! *twirls around in platform shoes*
Heidi says
Oh yeah, Let it Whip is one of my all time faves!
Missy is now coveting the Disco necklace.
Karen says
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?
Chelsea says
Tabs is totally a brick house!
This looks like such a fun costume, love the gems on the lashes!
Karen says
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?
Chelsea says
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…
Marla says
I stinkin’ love that Disco necklace.
Karen says
Yeah, me too. I think I might need a backup. Er, for Tabs, of course.
Carina says
Ahhh, I could never pull of red lips, but this look is so pretty.
Karen says
Aww, you could do it, Carina!
Ashley says
You need a NSFW warning on this look! Hot!
Karen says
LOL, Ashley! XO
Lorraine ER says
You look gorgeous in these pics! I know it’s supposed to be for Halloween but you just look all-around beautiful!
Karen says
Thanks, Lorraine! Are you dressing up?
Aimee says
HI Karen, You’re really beautiful:)You’re one of my inspiration in this blogging world:)kisses and hugs:)
Karen says
You’re such a sweetie, Aimee. Thank you! XO
Denise S says
You look great! You could totally wear that outfit out dancing sans the necklace, lol. Love the expression on Tabs face!
Karen says
Isn’t he a ham? I don’t think he wanted to take that necklace off.
Arianne says
DAYUMMM you look good, Karen! 🙂
Karen says
Thanks, lady! Meow to the Scherbs.
Erica says
This is such a great last- minute idea and you look so foxy Karen! So does the blog! Loving the new layout.
Karen says
Thanks, Erica! I changed it earlier in the fall. I’m really happy with it!
christine says
Oooohhh… this is a gorgeous look on you Karen!!!
Karen says
Thank you! Are you dressing up this year, Christine?
gio says
You look gorgeous! Love the little gems and the necklace!
Karen says
Thanks, Gio!
Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
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!
Karen says
Nope, they’d be a little too cray for the grocery store, hahaha.
Alison says
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…. ^_^’)
Karen says
Thanks, Alison!
I’ll have to hide this comment from Tabs. You know divas…so sensitive!
What are you doing for Halloween this year?
Kelly - Glitter Diaries says
This is one hot disco queen look! You look gorgeous Karen!
Karen says
Hi Kelly,
Are you dressing up today? Happy Halloween!
Jas says
U carry off the disco look soo well. n love those falsies 🙂
Karen says
Thanks! Those are the new ones from Dior Grand Bal.
Tiffany Martin says
WOW! You look great like this.
Karen says
Thanks, Tiffany!
Nina says
This is probably my favorite, by far!
Ankita@corallista says
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!
Joanna says
Marvelous! Tabs look so cool 🙂
Marina says
I love how toned your arms are!!! Well done 🙂