Yesterday was bonkers! Once I finished lunch with Jessica (and Weird Al) I headed to Hill Top Beauty in Koreatown to get ready for Audrey’s Night Out.
The magazine was kind enough to arrange for us “non-models” to get beautified there. Kelly and her team did a fantastic job – spent over AN HOUR on my eyes alone!
Usually I have the same look in all my red carpet pix (since I do it myself) so I really let them go to town with my hair and makeup.
My evening’s challenge – THE RUNWAY.
First, I fueled up. Since I don’t drink alcohol, I skipped all the open bars (sponsored by Ketel One Vodka and Stella Artois) and headed straight for the finger foods!
Gobbled down a serving of these fried pork dumplings…
…also grabbed a container of fried chicken wings…
Pizza from King of New York
I split two slices with my vegetarian hubby.
Backstage, the models also had their own food spread.
I am pretty sure I recognized this catering from Veggie Grill. There were no more plates left so I filled two coffee cups with the kale salad for me and Abe…
Shared a piece of carrot cake too.
The show was great! Got to enjoy the first part, which included live music, dance, and of course, fashion…
…in the midst of it, the other actors and I headed backstage to change into our outfits and get touched up. It was really crazy back there – just like you see on TV! People running around, models flinging their clothes off, but somehow I managed to come out fully dressed, in the proper order.
Isn’t this the CUTEST outfit? Very “me.” Yumi Kim skirt and top. Jellypop booties. Black stockings grabbed from some model who just came off the runway.
In case you’re wondering why I look so perplexed…
The host, Justin Chon (“Twilight”) was wearing a very different outfit than he had on backstage.
The catwalk was quite an experience! It’s so strange to look out, see hundreds of faces staring at you, and not react or perform. Quite the adrenaline rush, and I was so grateful to have my other actresses for support.
The event took place at The Petersen Automotive Museum and I skipped the after-party boozing/schmoozing to check out the cars.
V-8…hate their juice, love their wheels!
Many more photos from last night are on my facebook page.
Thank you so much Audrey Magazine, for including me in your fabulous Night Out!
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The makeup looks great! It would be hard for me to sit for that long though
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wow that looks like SO much fun! & you looked gorgeous, as usual. glad everything went so well:-)
AHHH I am so jealous! You are so tiny!! Ilove that Yumi Kim outfit!! I have one of her blouses and I LOVE it! How cool, looked like a blast!
Wow. All that food looks delicious! What an event! And I would have done the same thing and skipped the afterparty for the cars as well. Smart move! Looking forward to following your blog!
you are no joke sister!
You look so beautiful! Hehe — chicken wings, dumplings, and pizza, you were SO in K-town!
that outfit is a great look for you! you looked beautiful.
oh what a fun time to get all dolled up!
One hour? Well, it looked great! Do you ever get nervous for events like that?
i don’t know if it’s nerves or excitement, but i try not to think about it and i definitely get very chatty and distracted.
You look beautiful! I usually don’t wear a lot of make up, but my friend did my make up for a wedding last week but it is so fun sometimes!
looks like fun and u look gorgeous!
Looks like you had a great night! Looking gorgeous as usual!
What a fun event! You, of course, look beautiful. I loved seeing all the eats they had for everyone. Lots of pretty people and yummy food!
You look beautiful! What a great event! So glad everything went well for you!
What a great night – fashion, food, and free makeup sesh! You look so pretty!
HOLY amazing night out!!! Looks like such a good time– and you look gorgeous!!
beautiful woman + adorable outfit + awesome hair and makeup = Lynn Chen Fabulocity!!!!
You look so gorgeous! I love the outfit!
How fun! You look so great. I love the outfit you modeled.
Also, I agree with you that V8 is gross. But, cool car. ha.
Looked like a fun night : ) and eye makeup taking an hour?!? I would have been figitting the whole time lol
You look gorgeous! Love the makeup and the runway attire!
what a fun event! and you look gorgeous!!
You look so lovely! Looks like it was a great night. I think I would’ve been so petrified to go down the catwalk but you look so calm. Good job.
You look soooo great! An hour on your eyes?!?! OMG. But you look fabulous!
How did you sit still?!
And, if you don’t mind me asking..why don’t you drink? Just curious
basically, i gave up caffeine and alcohol around the same time and found i don’t really crave/need either anymore, so i don’t drink them. i talk about this a little in my FAQ section too.
Lynn, you looked absolutely amazing!!! Thank you again so much, we couldn’t have done it without your support.
what a fun night! you look absolutely gorgeous, lynn! i never know how to do my eyes either…someday i’ll have to learn from a real makeup artist.
I love getting dolled up once in a awhile. It’s relaxing for me to have someone else do my make-up and my hair.
I love the eye make-up, it’s dramatic and perfect for the event. It changed the look and shape of your eyes, the make-up artist did a great job making your features pop.
That outfit IS truly adorable! What a fun experience. I would be petrified to do the catwalk so more power to you for not having stagefright like most people would!
you know what I love about your blog? You seem so down to earth and so chill…but you can also have such fun and Hollywood events to attend to!! What a fabo combo!
Good seeing you again – 1st at PbP now this! Love the blog – good luck with all of your fabulous endeavors. Thx for letting us live vicariously with these great pix. Hopefully catch you at another great event!
Good seeing you again – 1st at PbP now this! Love the blog – good luck with all of your fabulous endeavors. Thx for letting us live vicariously with these great pix. Hopefully catch you at another great event!
sorry, trying to get my pic to show up already.. sheesh! ;P