Movie-Themed Oscar Party Ideas

Two things make every event more fun: food and costumes. We've come up with a few simple ideas for treats and accessories to help bring that extra festive touch to your Oscar viewing party. TV coverage of the Academy Awards starts at 6 p.m. Central Sunday. 

If you’re rooting for… 

The Descendants: Pay homage to the George Clooney film’s Hawaiian location with miniature cakes shaped like hula dancers. Wilton Homewares offers a recipe online and supplies in store.

Midnight in Paris: Decorate your table with some tomes from 1920s literary greats. The Frugal Muse offers classics from Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald at bargain prices.

The Artist: Get your 1920s glamour on with a flowered headband from Ellie Gibbler. Bonus: Since it’s crocheted, it will keep your ears warm through winter’s last chill.

The Help: The real star of The Help is the chocolate cream pie. Brookhaven Marketplace offers up a recipe for a tastier version that leaves out the movie’s signature ingredient.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: I bet Lisbeth Salander can’t say she colored in HER tattoos. But you’ll be able to if you pick up the Fresh Ink temporary tattoos at Oakridge Hobbies & Toys that let you add your own pigments.

My Week with Marilyn: There’s a buy one, get one free sale at Walgreens this week on many cosmetic brands, including Maybelline, Revlon and Cover Girl. Deck yourself out with red lipstick and false eyelashes for a Monroe-worthy look.

Moneyball: Put on a baseball cap and smudge a stripe of Rawlings Eye Black on your cheeks for an authentic outfield look. The grease sticks and other baseball gear are on sale at Walmart this week for $2.97.