Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:59:31 +0000

This year's Governors Ball will be infused with the retro style of Hollywood Art Nouveau. Tonight, I got to take a tour of the Governor's Ball at the Kodak Theater, all set-up for the big party tomorrow night. The Ball set is reminiscent of the late 1930s "Streamline Moderne".  I felt as though I had stumbled into the Hollywood sound stage of a Busby Berkeley musical. And that is the intention. The staging draws inspiration from artists such as Paul Williams, whose Saks Fifth Avenue ceiling treatments revolutionized the use of indirect lighting, and Dorothy Draper, whose unique curve design became influential in hotel décor. Here's a sneak preview of how the the Governor's Ball will look. I wanted to let my readers see what I saw.  The TV cameras don't take us inside the ball, only to the awards.  So here's The Recessionista's inside view of the ball. Check out the beautiful art deco styled bar with Oscar back drop inside the Hollywood and Highland Center.  I'd love to sit there with a good martini. I almost screamed ( yes a little miss drama haha) when I saw this men's (well it's pretty unisex) tote bag from Gucci! classic logo print coated canvas with the metail chain and leather braded strap drape down on one side with the key holder at the end to add that downtown edgy looks to this classic shaped tote. It's a must have!! click on the photo below to see more info

GUCCI - GG Coated Fabric Tote - $1360

Medium tote with double handles, gucci crest trademark, push lock chain with key case and braided detail, studs, and inside zip, cell phone and PDA pockets. 17 1/2"L x 8 7/10"W x 19 3/10"H. Made in Italy.

(Available at GUCCI.com)


After I finish this blog, I am gonna rush to Gucci to get this super fabulous bag!

XOXO

Alan + Mei-Mei the pug