Movie Themes

Austin Powers Party Theme

For a groovy party, follow these party ideas:

Create groovy photo invitations by dressing up as Austin Powers and set it against a psychedelic background with rounded, colorful lettering.

Make your party space a psychedelic hangout with a colorful '60s UV backdrop, which can be purchased online or at a prop store.  Set the mood with colorful lights, balloons, streamers, and smiley face cutouts.  Lava lamps and incense add to the funky vibe.  Buy remnants and cover them with glow-in-the-dark paint for psychedelic decorations. Hang a British flag near the entrance and hang beaded curtains on each door. Lifesize cardboard cutouts of Austin Powers characters can also be purchased online.  Pick up tacky '60s lamps and shaggy retro rugs at a thrift shop. Decorate with streamers and balloons in every color of the rainbow and hnag old movie posters throughout the party space.

Have guests dress up in costumes, or sixties clothing, items like fuzzy vests, frilled shirts, bell-bottom flares, Afros, headbands, braids, bold large glasses, flowers and sandals.  Costume ideas for the psychedelic bash are Austin Powers, Foxxy Cleopatra, Goldmember, Felicity Shagwell, Mini Me, Dr. Evil, flower child girls, etc. Don't forget the Austin Powers teeth!! Other great clothing ideas include stovepipe pants and thin ties, gold medallions, bob cuts, go-go boots and miniskirts. Remember that the '60s was a an era in which no shoes or shirt were required. 

Have flower girls greet partyers with daises and love beads at the door.

Delicious treats for partygoers can be smiley face cupcakes, peace sign cookies, candy, popcorn, bean dip, veggie burgers, cheese for chocolate fondue and plenty of cocktails. Place daisies in vases on each table.  Austin Powers plates, cups, napkins, and table decorations can be purchased online or at a party supply store.

Entertain the crowd with an Austin Powers impersonator or hire a band to play '60s music. Play the Austin Powers soundtrack and dance the night away with classic '60s dance moves. Set up raised platforms with cages for go-go girls to show off their moves. Hire a DJ to play favorites, like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, or The Beach Boys.