Well not exactly at me per se but she did wave at the crowd and I was there so checkmark for me! Still “reeling” with excitement from my first red carpet Glambot experience (spoiler alert: it was NOT at the Grammy’s), I thought this is the perfect #flashbackfriday to write about my first awards show experience. I have been a long time fan of awards shows. I love to see my favorite artists recognized, buzz-worthy performances and of course - the red carpet lewks!
I put on my live it list “awards show” indiscriminately with a goal to get at least one awards show for my birthday. Step one, share my aspiration with my network and see who has a connection to any awards show. As God saw fit, an opportunity came through a friend to go the Grammy’s. Perks of being the guest of a producer - row 7 seats!!! Step two, secure the dress! Brandon Grate, photographer extraordinaire and gemini bae for life, graciously served as my “gown consigliere” for the event. I screenshot probably 50 gowns and ordered at least 5, before confirming this black sequined number that gave me the perfect combination of sexy and glam for the show.
I shared this experience with my fellow fashionista and music lover Ebony. Pre-Grammy’s festivities were a must - brunch, flower market visit and a quick trip to rodeo drive was in order (Eb is my number one shopping enabler 🙃.
Highlights of the show - Viola Davis achieved EGOT status, Stevie Wonder performed, Beyonce made history as most nominated Grammy artist ever and top it all off, it was the 50th anniversary of hip hop! The tribute was indescribable. I got a chance to see every hip hop artist you could think of from Queen Latifah to J.J. Fad to Snoop Dog to The Pharcyde. I then had a full on fan girl moment as all of the artists filed off the stage walking right past us! We wrapped with the official Grammy’s afterparty. I rarely take pics with celebrities unless it’s a vibey moment. I took one pic that night with none other than Too Short. Not sure I can level up this awards experience!
The Grammy’s did not disappoint although I had two misses - I did not get to walk the red carpet nor did I do the Glambot that I have been watching Cole Walliser host for years. (Shout out to the Urban League and Carolina Glambot for bringing the Glambot experience to Charlotte!)
Call to action: Come up with an experience you’d like to have and be intentional on how to activate your network to make it happen. They say people are only six degrees of separation…I’d argue there are even less degrees separating you from the experiences you want to have!
See you on the carpet,
Megan.
