Frederick's of Hollywood Blog

One of the perks of working in the heart of Hollywood is the proximity to hot happenings. And what’s the hottest thing that’s happening right now? The Academy Awards!

The glamour is currently coming together around the intersection of Hollywood and Highland and since it’s just a short hop, skip and a jump way from the office, we decided to head up for lunch and bring you the little seen behind-the-scenes set-up!

There is something eerie and all together awe-inspiring about watching it all come together. Knowing that in a few short days, the eyes of the world will turned to the area where your standing, and that the red-carpet so painstakingly placed will be filled with A-list stars from every corner of the globe.

The stretch of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland is home to some of the best Hollywood has to offer: Weird and the wacky tourist photo ops meet high-end shopping destinations under the shadows of some of the most famous Los Angeles institutions.

The Chinese Grauman Theatre, The Roosevelt Hotel (temporary home to Marilyn Monroe, It-crowd hotspot & site of the first ever Oscars!) are just a few of the historic landmarks this section of the Boulevard offers up—in our minds a more fitting place to host the pageantry of the Oscars doesn’t exist!

Every time we journey past this spot, there are reminders of the Hollywood greats who once stood here. From Bette Davis’s (and many others) handprints to the walk of fame, it’s easy to forget in the every day hustle and bustle that we work in the midst of an incredible legacy.

And even though we know this corner well, we’ll still be glued to the television on Sunday, marveling over the glitz and glamour alongside everyone else–that’s the magic of Hollywood!

Tinseltown’s most glamorous party, the Academy Awards, are this Sunday and it’s time to bring the glitz home! If there’s one thing we know it’s Hollywood, so we thought we’d put together some tips, snack and party ideas to help you throw the swankiest bash in town. The “Super Bowl” of fashion, the Oscars are a time when you want to break out your yummiest dishes, frou-frou drinks and of course, your hottest look!

Mac n’ Cheese Cups. Photo via cupcakesandcashmere.com

Emily, from cupcakesandcashmere, modified this mac n’cheese recipe for an easy to eat party appetizer. We love the idea of something so comforting getting a posh update.

Popcorn containers. Photo via cupcakesandcashmere.com

If you want to keep cooking to a minimum and still have something to nibble on, serve your guests popcorn in these adorable containers! The theater staple gets an upscale makeover and your friends get a cute keepsake. Available in stores here.

Photo via tipsydiaries.com

Drinks are high on the must-have list at any major party and the Oscars are no exception!  Create The Golden Era, a drink inspired by Midnight in Paris with this easy how-to from tipsydiaries. Effortless, beautiful to look at and absolutely delicious!

One-Shoulder Sequin Dress and Pointedly Sexy Platform Pump. Available at fredericks.com.

Once you’ve got your menu set, it’s time to get glam. Take style cues from the stars with sparkling accents and dramatic dresses! Pair your most luxe looks with fabulous heels and get ready to bask in the accolades from your peers. You’d better have your speech ready!

How are you celebrating the Oscars this Sunday?