Chic for Cheap: An Animated Film Screening in Hollywood

{LINK LOVE} Metal Disks Necklace * Mixed Medallion Pendant Necklace * Luna Medallion Necklace all from Forever 21 * Wool-Blend Double-Breasted Coat at Old Navy * Black Silk Tie-Front Mini Dress by Tufi Duek at Bluefly * Date Clutch in black from American Eagle * Ornate Resin Bangle from Banana Republic * Papoose Heels from Nine West

Reader Kelsi wrote in with a request for this week's Chic for Cheap look.  Here's how she describes the challenge: "I need an outfit for a screening and wrap party of an animated feature film. The screening will be held at the Kodak theater in Hollywood with the party following directly after. The invitation specifies the style of dress as semi-formal and the event is in the evening in early November so it will be chilly."

I loved this challenge, because I used to work at the Hollywood and Highland Mall where the Kodak Theater is.  I even got to walk down the red carpet once myself... Okay, I was really just on my way to work and happened to be walking across it when a security guard politely said: "Miss, please step off of the red carpet."  Ah reality... at least for that one moment I felt golden!

For this look I picked out the red jacket and pumps for some wow factor.  I imagined that you'd then remove the jacket and wowza... little black dress and done right!  Actually, now as I'm wrapping up this post I realize that red might not have been the best choice for a red carpet event (that's some camouflaging action for sure).  In any case I hope my finds give you some ideas for the perfect look you'll create Kelsi.

Comments

[Casey]

This is such a classy look--I can see it working well for so many other holiday-type events too! :)

[melissa de la Fuente]

Yowza! I looooove this look....it is fantastic hun! I love that necklace combo you came up with and...it is just perfect. Wonderful dress!xoMelis

[julie]

Thanks for posting these, I love the ideas!

[megan]

i happen to think the red is fabulous-what a great outfit! i love playing along with these each week! here's mine: http://sweet-low.blogspot.com/2008/10/chic-for-cheap-hollywood-film-screening.html

[Sal]

Perfectly glam, without being over-the-top. Well done!

[smauge]

Love those shoes!

[Courtney]

Love, love, love this look! It would be perfect for holiday parties too.

[Michelle]

LOL- I used to work @ that mall, too.I lived a block away and didn't even need my car. Small world :-) That dress is gorgeous!

[Whatever DeeDee Wants]

I want that coat, very cute!

[Grace@PoeticHome]

What a gorgeous outfit! I love the red jacket that is a head-turner...and it is akin to a red ribbon hiding the dress package :)

[Jill]

This is a fun one...

http://www.polyvore.com/movie_premiere/set?id=4338731

here's my two cents... the dress is on sale at Banana Republic - woo hoo!

[Sammer]

Just bought the SHOES and the COAT! {The shoes were 25% off! BONUS!!!!!!}Love love LOVE them...Can you be my personal shopper?With much Gratitude in Park City,SAMMERS

[Amy]

Hot outfit!

[shelby]

love love love those shoes.

http://www.polyvore.com/cheap_chic_challenge_film_screening/set?id=4441487

here's my take.

[Suzanne]

I love the colors of the clothes. Not only is it Hollywood Glam but it goes so well with the upcoming winter season!