Wordless Wednesday: More OC Blogger Bash Pics

OC Blogger Bash: What A Fantastic Party!

 

The OC Blogger Bash was an amazing event! There were hundreds of Southern California Bloggers in attendance (most of whom had donned period costumes), a rockin’ band played great music, the bartenders poured signature Orange Martini cocktails, waiters served up delicious appetizers, there were food stations to feed even the pickiest eater, Classic Cars were set up near a screen showing movies from 1961 as if it were an old-fashioned drive-in, there was a photo booth set up for instant fun, and to top it all off, a staggering list of prizes (nearly $60,000 worth) were given away during the course of the evening!

Thanks to Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau for hosting a thoroughly enjoyable party, and to All The Generous Sponsors for donating such wonderful prizes!

 

Just Two More Days Until the Bash

It’s almost time to slap on that girdle, zip up that dress, and head to the OC Blogger Bash.

Just 2 more days until the dancing begins. Not only will there be great 60s themed music, fantastic food, and cocktails, but the entire night promises to be full of surprises.

The Bash is a 60s themed party that celebrates Orange County and all that it has to offer. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes from some of the best businesses in the OC.

Those prizes include:

• A chef apprenticeship at a fabulous restaurant
• Resort tickets
• Spa packages
• Theme park tickets
• Clothing
• Adventure

The prizes are amazing so make sure not to miss a minute of the fun. To find out who our sponsors are, check out our page.

See you at the Bash!

1961 Music Thursdays: Please Mr. Postman by the Marvelettes

Please Mr. Postman was the debut single for the Marvelettes, and was also the first Motown release to make it to number one on the Billboard chart. The song became a number one hit again in 1975 for the Carpenters when they performed their cover version.

The Carpenters’ official video was filmed right here in Anaheim at Disneyland!

1961 News Wednesdays: Peace Corps Established

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued an Executive Order establishing the Peace Corps,

To promote world peace and friendship through a Peace Corps, which shall make available to interested countries and areas men and women of the United States qualified for service abroad and willing to serve, under conditions of hardship if necessary, to help the peoples of such countries and areas in meeting their needs for trained manpower.

Kennedy saw the Peace Corps as an antidote to the “Ugly American” stereotype around the world and intended it as a way to ask all Americans to serve their country, each in their own way. Kennedy’s Brother-in-Law, Sergeant Shriver, was appointed to run it. Over 200,000 people have served in the Peace Corps since it began.

1961 Fashion Tuesdays: Menswear

Here is Sean Connery in Dr. No, which technically came out in 1962, but was shot in 1961. Nothing said fashionable gentleman in the 60’s like James Bond/Sean Connery. Here you see him in his Picking Up Girls At The Beach Ensemble. I think we all know the Tuxedo look. What else could a guy need to know about clothes in 1961?

Mad Men Yourself For the OC Blogger Bash

Mad Men Yourself is a great little icon-generator that’ll get you all inspired for the OC Blogger Bash coming up Sunday, October 9th. MomsLA co-Founders Elise Derby, Yvonne Condes and Sarah Auerswald have all used it to make their virtual selves over in social media in time for the Big Shindig.

Elise:

Yvonne:

Sarah:

Give it a try! And leave a comment below when you’ve done yourself over – or post your new icon on our Facebook page!

See you at the Bash!

1961 Movie Mondays: Blue Hawaii

This 1961 fluff-ball of a movie is a great way to see the fashions of the time, and became the template for the rest of Elvis’s signature movies.

Daily Hot Guys To Appear at OC Blogger Bash October 9, 2011

Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Daily Hot Guys will be attending the OC Blogger Bash on Sunday, October 9th!

The models, known from the Daily Hot Guy smartphone App, and shown here in contemporary attire, will be of course dressed in their Don Draper Best on the day in question, and will be mingling with the guests throughout the evening. Enjoy!

1961 Food Friday: Bundt Cake

Bundt cakes are making a comback, but they were never more popular than in the 1960s. Some popular bundt flavors were lemon, chocolate, and orange, but around the holidays anything would go. How about a caramel apple bundt?