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
October 30th, 2012 at 4:54 pmSo cute, I always want to look (and secretly be Blanche!)
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Karen says
October 30th, 2012 at 5:06 pmI’ve always thought of myself more as a Sophia, but Blanche had the most fun, for sure!
Soo says
October 30th, 2012 at 5:05 pmI really love this look on you! the eyes look perfect, and the red lip just tops it all off
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Karen says
October 30th, 2012 at 5:06 pmThanks! 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
October 30th, 2012 at 5:09 pmYou look beautiful! Such a great look. But that pic of Tabs with the neckless. That was THE BEST.
Crystal says
October 30th, 2012 at 5:10 pm*necklace:)
Karen says
October 30th, 2012 at 5:11 pmHe practically ripped it off my neck! Clearly he is the Real Disco Queen here.
buckycatt says
October 30th, 2012 at 5:09 pmCannot tell you how far-out, groovy and right on I think this post is! Disco must rise again!!
Karen says
October 30th, 2012 at 5:10 pmTotally agree! *twirls around in platform shoes*
Heidi says
October 30th, 2012 at 6:09 pmOh yeah, Let it Whip is one of my all time faves!
Missy is now coveting the Disco necklace.
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:26 amYou 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
October 30th, 2012 at 6:22 pmTabs is totally a brick house!
This looks like such a fun costume, love the gems on the lashes!
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:25 amThey 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
October 31st, 2012 at 8:41 amThe 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
October 30th, 2012 at 6:35 pmI stinkin’ love that Disco necklace.
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:24 amYeah, me too. I think I might need a backup. Er, for Tabs, of course.
Carina says
October 30th, 2012 at 6:43 pmAhhh, I could never pull of red lips, but this look is so pretty.
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:24 amAww, you could do it, Carina!
Ashley says
October 30th, 2012 at 6:54 pmYou need a NSFW warning on this look! Hot!
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:24 amLOL, Ashley! XO
Lorraine ER says
October 30th, 2012 at 6:59 pmYou look gorgeous in these pics! I know it’s supposed to be for Halloween but you just look all-around beautiful!
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 amThanks, Lorraine! Are you dressing up?
Aimee says
October 30th, 2012 at 8:14 pmHI Karen, You’re really beautiful:)You’re one of my inspiration in this blogging world:)kisses and hugs:)
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 amYou’re such a sweetie, Aimee. Thank you! XO
Denise S says
October 30th, 2012 at 8:24 pmYou look great! You could totally wear that outfit out dancing sans the necklace, lol. Love the expression on Tabs face!
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 amIsn’t he a ham? I don’t think he wanted to take that necklace off.
Arianne says
October 30th, 2012 at 8:44 pmDAYUMMM you look good, Karen! 🙂
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Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:23 amThanks, lady! Meow to the Scherbs.
Erica says
October 30th, 2012 at 9:16 pmThis is such a great last- minute idea and you look so foxy Karen! So does the blog! Loving the new layout.
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 amThanks, Erica! I changed it earlier in the fall. I’m really happy with it!
christine says
October 30th, 2012 at 9:28 pmOooohhh… this is a gorgeous look on you Karen!!!
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 amThank you! Are you dressing up this year, Christine?
gio says
October 30th, 2012 at 11:27 pmYou look gorgeous! Love the little gems and the necklace!
Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 amThanks, Gio!
Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
October 31st, 2012 at 2:18 amEEEE 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
October 31st, 2012 at 7:22 amNope, they’d be a little too cray for the grocery store, hahaha.
Alison says
October 31st, 2012 at 5:39 amYou’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
October 31st, 2012 at 7:21 amThanks, 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
October 31st, 2012 at 5:59 amThis is one hot disco queen look! You look gorgeous Karen!
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Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:20 amHi Kelly,
Are you dressing up today? Happy Halloween!
Jas says
October 31st, 2012 at 6:40 amU carry off the disco look soo well. n love those falsies 🙂
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Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:20 amThanks! Those are the new ones from Dior Grand Bal.
Tiffany Martin says
October 31st, 2012 at 6:48 amWOW! You look great like this.
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Karen says
October 31st, 2012 at 7:20 amThanks, Tiffany!
Nina says
October 31st, 2012 at 9:19 amThis is probably my favorite, by far!
Ankita@corallista says
October 31st, 2012 at 11:31 amWow! 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!
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Joanna says
November 1st, 2012 at 11:09 amMarvelous! Tabs look so cool 🙂
Marina says
November 2nd, 2012 at 3:04 pmI love how toned your arms are!!! Well done 🙂
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