66th Emmys Reap + Stylish Tuesday

Happy Tuesday Dolls!

Welcome back! Thanks to everyone for sticking with me these last couple of weeks as I've gotten my life in order between work and Dr. D moving to Ohio! I actually just spent Labor Day weekend with Dr. D at his new place and I have to admit it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be; however, the 5 hour plane ride sucked royally. But that's for a later post.

But let's back things up a bit because I know y'all aren't as interested in my personal relationship as you are the Emmys! 

The week before the Primetime Emmys is the Creative Arts Awards & Governors Ball. Where the Primetime awards honor the actors, the Creative Arts honor all of the behind the scenes people (lighting, sound, etc.) The Governors Ball for this event is always a bigger party because how often does someone from lighting get honored with an Emmy? 

I had some extra tickets and took my roommate Meems and best guy friend Matt. This is us on the red carpet with the Emmy statuette in the background 

Meems and I at the end of the red carpet before entering Nokia Theatre

Dr. D and I at the Governors Ball 

He's just so handsome!

The four of us toasting to a wonderful awards season!

Fast forward a week and we've had press previews galore plus the red carpet rollout with Emmys host Seth Meyers. Our wines were getting a ton of press and I couldn't have been more pumped for the 66th Primetime Emmys! 

My girlfriend Kate did my hair for the big day and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out

I wore the same dress as I did to the Oscars - I didn't want this gorgeous gown to be a "one and done" dress. Unfortunately I was home alone before the event took place so I had to take a selfie to capture the full look. 

Back of the dress in front of our newly refurbished wine bar 

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Dressing for the Oscars

One of our main clients finally got the A-Ok that we will be working the Academy Awards once again this year! This was such a fun and exciting moment for me because I had so much fun at the Emmys and all of the pre-parties, but now I get to go to the Academy Awards with Hollywood's elite? Someone pinch me because I'm living a Los Angeles fantasy!

After the inital news shock went away the first thing I thought of was,

"WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR?!"

I barely pulled a last minute outfit together for the Emmys, so this year I am starting NOW. Brides shop months in advance for their big day gown, so why can't I for the Oscars?!

I stumbled across Prom Dress: The Best Online Shop and instantly fell in love. Not only are their dresses extremely afforabable, but y'all they have had some big time celebrities wearing their stuff. I'm talking Selena Gomez, Anna Kendrick and more! I scanned the website and was amazed by how many stunning gowns they had to offer.

I've narrowed it down to these beauties:
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Which dress do you like best? I'd love any and all opinions on this one!

Linking up with Meghan/Bethany, Agi, Kati/Elise, Deanne, Lauren, Penniless Socialite, Life of the Party, Vicki

My First Dry Bar Experience

Sorry my blogging has been so MIA! Between the start of event season, the Emmys this past Sunday and pre-Emmys events every night before I just have not found the time!

As a bystander, I thought the Emmys were just the Awards and a couple of after parties here and there. Now that I have the inside scoop let me tell ya, Emmy parties start A MONTH in advance with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) throwing parties for all of the nominees, studios throw parties for their shows and casts and beyond. Fast forward to a the week before the big E-day and you have the Creative Arts Ball which honors all of the "behind the scenes" folks. Following those awards and parties you have multiple parties each night leading up to the Emmys. I'm all about a good party, but a girl can only handle so many nights of heels!

- Now back to the blog -

On Emmy Sunday I knew I was going to have to get my hair professionally done. It's no secret I am clueless when it comes to styling and 90% of the time just run a straightener through my hair to get the frizz out! I decided to try out one of the infamous Dry Bar's I've heard so much about and booked an appointment at their Studio City location.

I walked in and was instantly welcomed with a smile and offered a glass of coffee, tea, strawberry or cucumber water. I went with the strawberry H20 and it was divine! I was told to have a seat and relax and my stylist would get me in a bit. I sat and took a look at their "hair menu":

The idea of a dry bar is pure genius, especially for girls like me who need a little treatment for those special occasions. I ended up choosing the Cosmopolitan version which gave me lots of volume and loose curls. I told my hairstylist, Nona, who was nothing short of fabulous that my hair is naturally straight and tends to NEVER hold a curl. She said she'd do my curls extra tight and they'd last all night long.

My finished "Cosmo" look and complimentary mimosa! They really know how to treat you at the Dry Bar!

I left with a huge smile on my face because I don't think I've ever seen my hair with this much volume in my life. The big curls were still in tact and I was extremely satisfied.

Unfortunately the curls fell immediately after I got home and I ended up busting out the curling iron and spraying on half a can of hairspray to end the night. By the next morning my hair was completely flat and I was heartbroken. I got an email on Monday asking about my experience and I told them I had an amazing time but my hair unfortunately did not last. They're insisting I come back for a complimentary blow out. Now that is customer service!

I can't wait to report on how my next blow out goes!

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Emmys Performers Nominee Reception

This past Friday I had the great pleasure of working the Emmys Performer's Nominee Reception in Los Angeles. Emmy nominated stars all gathered at the Pacific Design Center on Melrose Avenue to celebrate their nominations and wins from the Emmys Creative Arts Ball from the week prior.

One of my bosses and I got there right before the red carpet started in order to get celebrity signatures on our 18L bottle of Beaulieu Vineyard wine. This bottle holds 24 bottles of wine and is auctioned off to support the educational foundations for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. My job is so rewarding in the fact I get to do what I love and be involved with some of Hollywood's finest, but the charity aspects and non-profits are truly what make my job substantial.

It was great to see such a wide array of celebrity support including Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey; Bellamy Young, Scandal; Dot-Marie Jones, Glee; Sarah Paulson & James Cromwell, American Horror Story: Asylum; Scott Bakula, Behind the Candleabra; Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen; Modern Family and many many more.

- Enough about work -

Dr. D accompanied me to this event and I was happier than ever to be by his side. He's been the best support system on my stressful work days and deals with my hectic schedule like no other. We already have the distance working against us, but he still comes to LA on Friday afternoon's when I have events on Friday night, knowing I won't see him until I get home close to midnight.

He lets me have my lazy Saturday's where I sit on the couch and watch Sex & the City and surprisingly, he enjoys it himself too. Go figure I know! I'm truly blessed to have such an amazing and supportive man by my side.

The lighting didn't work in our favor, but us in front of the Emmy statuette!Of course we had to take a red carpet shot! What party is complete without one?

Momma Comes to LA

After receiving some not so hot news from the doctor, my mom flew cross country to spend the week with me in Los Angeles. Since award season has officially arrived I didn't get to see her nearly as much as I would have liked, but we did get to do some pretty great stuff! Here's a recap of our week:

We started with lunch at The Warehouse in Marina del Rey on Saturday
We were both decked out in our South Carolina gear of course! GO COCKS! On Sunday we decided to wake up early and hike Beachwood Canyon

Almost to the top!
We finally made it!
This group was so motivating the whole way up. Then decided to have an additional work out ...

Momma and I just posed at the top. No push up's for us!

After our hike we went to The Emmys Creative Arts Awards
Followed by The Emmys Creative Arts Ball

My mother looked simply fabulous in her Ralph Lauren dress and Ivanka Trump Flats
Mom got a kick out of all these people standing here to block the red carpet

She also felt like a movie star while everyone watched the red carpet from afar with their cameras
At the Creative Arts Awards by the Emmy Statue

Later in the week we met up with my cousin Austin at The Grove for dinner

Mom hadn't seen Austin in ages and since he just moved to LA to work at the Conan O'Brien show it was the perfect opportunity for them to catch up!

Unfortunately the week my mom was here I was completely swamped with work (thank you Emmy awards!) and didn't get to spend nearly the amount of time with her as I wanted to. I won't see her again until Thanksgiving, but work is picking up so I know the time is going to fly by!