Bring Hollywood Home With an Oscar Night Party

Want to throw together a quick and easy Oscar viewing party? Thanks to the magic of the Internet—and Facebook events—you can easily invite your pals to a last minute Oscar party.

Here are some tips to have a blast of a bash at home in Mar Vista.

1. Have Everyone Dress Like a Movie Star

Wear the outfit that makes you feel most glam and encourage your guests to do the same. Haven't got a thing to wear? Go over to Premiere Props, which just opened at 12204 Venice Blvd. You can buy something that was once used in a movie or a TV show.

For old Hollywood attire there's , 12320 Venice Blvd, 310-398-5757  (Hours: Mon - Sat, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Be sure to wear sunglasses, so you don't get recognized in public.

2. Roll Out the Red Carpet and Have the Paparazzi Waiting

Have the digital camera ready to take photos of your guests as they enter the party. Make sure you get a pic of the photographer too! Print them out and put them in frames as party favors.

You can also go to or  and pick up a throwaway camera. Yes, people still take pictures the old-fashioned way.

3. Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Order food from the catering menu at your favorite local restaurant or pick up fresh yummies from the .

The Mar Vista Farmers' Market takes place every Sunday on Grand View  and Venice boulevards from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

4. Decorate

There's nothing like balloons and streamers to make your party feel festive.

Hit the or take it up a few notches and go to ABY Party Rentals, 3807 Grand View Blvd., 310-572-0180 (Hours: Mon, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.). ABY has decor, napkins and balloons, and also rents tables, chairs, linens, plates, jumpers, tents, heaters and popcorn machines.

5. Guess the Winners Contest. Don't Forget the Prizes

Print up your ballots and make sure everyone fills them out before the red carpet wrap-up. Pick up trophies for the winners at , 12952 W Washington Blvd., 310-827-7468 (Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat, by appointment) or find prizes at your favorite Mar Vista store.