Hello from the other side (aka the nosebleeds).
The 58th Grammy Awards happened last night and I, a mere commoner, somehow scored a ticket to the big show. This is what I learned in my Grammys experience.
*This is a picture of Lady Gaga, not me, to be clear.
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You'll learn that picking out an outfit is really, really stressful.
When I found out I was going to the Grammys, the first thought I had was, DAMN, I need to find a fire outfit for the show. Unfortunately, I'm not a celebrity, so I didn't have any stylists or designers who wanted to dress me for the show. My ticket said "Black-Tie Attire," but I also didn't want to spend any money on my outfit because I'd rather spend it on alcohol and hummus. But ultimately I knew a good Instagram was at stake, so I decided I HAD to look fierce — plus, anyone who doesn't dress up when they're in the presence of Beyoncé is ASKING for trouble. Luckily, I was able to borrow my ENTIRE outfit (aside from my underwear LOL) and I still looked dapper. It meant I spent a few hours trying on stuff to make sure it fit and worked, but in the end, sweating it out (literally and figuratively) was worth it.
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