Thank God It's Friday

Wait, wait...no.  It's Wednesday.

So, I got to time travel a bit, I feel like I just gained two extra days.

Except it's not Friday.  I woke up this morning thinking it was and the whole morning was discombobulated.  So, boyfriend jeans...make it work with some heels.

I'm standing in the middle of old New York street on the studio backlot.  Good thing you can't see the doors, because there aren't any doorknobs.  When a movie shoots back there, the decorator provides all the "dressing", like the doorknobs, the porch lights, the mailbox, etc.  It's not very interesting without the dressing...kind of like women.

Shoes from Aldo.

Link here: http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/women/shoes/high-heels/SERGIOA/p/47730131-32

They came in black and burgundy too.

The Amy Purse (medium) by Salvatore Ferragamo...I added the poof.

Purse link here: http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/salvatore-ferragamo-tote-amy-medium?ID=1568656&CategoryID=16958#fn=ppp%3D180%26spp%3D46%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D111|BOOST SAVED SET%26spc%3D55%26rsid%3Dundefined%26cm_kws%3Dsalvatore ferragamo tan purse %26pn%3D1|0|undefined|55

I hope this finds you happy and healthy and you enjoy your Friday.

Wednesday! :D

-julie

Wednesday

What to Wear to a Meeting...

It's going to be cold inside with the air conditioning, so...

Hollywood Secret: The Column Rule for slimming your frame.  Unless you do not want to slim your frame, but for me, words like slimming, reducing, whittling are great places to start.

Off-white blazer (old) from Banana Republic serves as a contrast to the dark black top and dark blue jeans.  So for example, if we assigned a number for the TONE of black, it would be 10 (super dark tone) and if we assigned a number for the TONE of white (super light tone), it would be 1 (the number for the TONE of yellow, green, light blue would be somewhere in the middle, like a 5, so white and pink aren't very contrasting)  High contrasting creates a column effect and makes the body appear slimmer.  

In Hollywood, appearance is everything.

I'm not anywhere near Old New York.  I'm standing on Old New York street on the backlot of the studio.  It appears like I'm in New York, right?  Don't look too close, those concrete banisters are made of wood and the plants are in movable pots.

I hope you are having a good day.  Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.

-julie

Work Uniform for Summer 2016

Summer 2016

Hot days require easy, breezy pieces that I can move in.

Super stretchy jeans by Hollister.  Super stretchy.  Flowy white blouse by Rachel Roy.

I see it's on sale too: 

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/rachel-rachel-roy-three-quarter-sleeve-split-neck-blouse?ID=2764164&CategoryID=255&swatchColor=White#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D10%26ruleId%3D25%26slotId%3D5%26kws%3Drachel%20roy%20white%20blouse

Shoes are from one of those little shoe stores in the mall and have turned out to be super comfortable for running around.  Purse by Salvatore Ferragamo...do you like the little puff ball that I added?

With advance age comes grey hair!  Hollywood Secret:  Color Wow!

I use the color "platinum" and I get it from Ulta:

http://www.ulta.com/root-cover-up?productId=xlsImpprod11061070

I am about three weeks past due from having those pesky roots colored, and this product is what they use on set because it works!!  Just brush on the roots and go.

Gingham Again?

Is that gingham again?

Is that gingham?

Yes.  It is.  Gingham is so easy breezy to wear for hot summer work days.

White jeans are really easy to wear!!

Hollywood Secret: Wet Ones.

Yes.  Wet Ones.  Wardrobe people have them ON THEIR PERSON at all times when on-set, because actors are messy people.  Okay, maybe that's not nice to messy people.  Actors are normal and sometimes normal people spill on themselves and this product works.  The other day I was wearing white jeans and spilled mustard during lunch.  I took pictures of the miracle that are Wet Ones.

I carry them with me at all times when I am wearing white.

On my way!

Show Blacks

Trying to keep it fresh...

Black can be boring, so mixing up materials and textures keeps it interesting.

The sheer black chiffon blouse has a little tie at the neck.  I'm not much of a bow kind of girl, so I tied it like a necktie, it's super sheer, so black camisole instead of a bra.  Black blouse is old from American Apparel, but I checked the website and saw this one:

http://store.americanapparel.net/en/printed-chiffon-secretary-blouse_rsacf309pr?c=Creme%20Erratic%20Square%20on%20Black

I got new sunnies yesterday.  I buy my sunglasses from Target because I lose them.  And that's painful.  But, at Bloomingdales, if you join their "loyalist" program, you get gift certificates for points, more points, higher gift certificates. I saved my points and got these sunnies...I won't lose these, I swear, 'cus I'm never taking them off.

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/valentino-floating-rockstud-square-sunglasses-51mm?ID=1339864&CategoryID=3376#fn=ppp%3D180%26spp%3D4%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D78|BOOST SAVED SET%26spc%3D4%26cm_kws%3Dvalentino sunglasses%26cm_kws_ac%3Dvalentino%26pn%3D1

Skirt (old) and no longer available, but I did a Google search for black bandage skirt and there were lots of options.  Nude shoes (old) by Steve Madden.  Hollywood Secret: nude shoes lengthen legs!!  Bag (old) from Coach, but again, lots of options online:

https://www.google.com/#q=black+satchel+bag&tbm=shop

(Those Steve Madden bags are cute and affordable)

Summer Inspiration

I'm new here...

Somedays, it's nice to have an effortless inspiration...

It feels like my own personal stylist.

I know, right?  Her name is Lisa, don't you love her style?  Effortless, adorable, summer-y (is that a word, spellcheck says no).  I love her style and her blog, here's a link:

peridotskies.com 

(I got sooooo many compliments...Thank you, Lisa)

The dress is old from Old Navy, it originally had long sleeves, but after seeing beautiful Lisa, I realized that the dress was too summery to have long sleeves, I never wore it.  So, I cut off the sleeves and now I'm wearing it, where before it sat lonely in my closet.

I love, love, love my Bandolier!  Whenever I upgrade my phone, the first thing I do is order one of these.  The styles change, but the quality does not and, it is worth every penny.  It's great for on the go and you will never lose your phone.

Here is a link to their website:

bandolierstyle.com

Hat by Sole Society available at Nordstroms.  Here's the link:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&keyword=sole+society+straw+hat

Hollywood Secret:  use anti-perspirant where ever you don't want to perspire.  I use it between my legs...never chafe again!!!

I love bloggers...did I do good, Lisa, my muse?

What to Wear on Set

Basic Blacks

On set, it's very casual, but the standard color for the crew is black.  

This way the actors can not see anyone walking behind the lights and camera, therefore breaking their concentration.

Shoes by Steve Madden...these are my summer shoes!!

http://www.stevemadden.com/product/CARRSON/229265.uts?selectedColor=SAND-SUEDE

Hollywood secret: match your shoes to your skin tone to length your legs!!

Purse by Salvatore Ferragamo

Little black work dress is off brand, I got it at a little boutique...inexpensive.

When you hear a bell ring once and the red light goes on, the cameras are rolling, so no talking.  When the camera cuts (stops), the bell will ring twice, and the red light goes off.  Never enter a stage with a red light on...see the little red light next to the stage door?

What to Wear to Casual Dinner Out with Husband

When it's a little chilly in the evening...

At the beach, it's my favorite thing to do is dine outside with a fire nearby. Today I am linking up with Tania on Wednesday’s Wardrobe.

This lightweight cashmere sweater is soft to the touch and light enough for the summer season.  I wanted to be casual, but a little soft and flirty for my husband of 20 years.  Hollywood secret: Whenever you are wearing white, make sure your undergarments match the color of your skin...I did NOT follow that helpful hint and you can see my tank top (from Target) under the nice sweater (old) from Bloomingdales.  In Hollywood, the wardrobe ladies carry with them, in their on-set kit, a fabric de-fuzzer.  I use one on my sweaters because the cashmere tends to ball and pill and fuzz.  A sweater de-fuzzer is affordable, you can order on-line, and it will keep your expensive sweaters looking new for a long time...use it!

White scalloped shorts from Macy's 

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/maison-jules-scalloped-hem-shorts-only-at-macys?ID=2766271&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340006497880&CAAGID=19168000141&CATCI=aud-93756755488:pla-85541505661&catargetid=120156340003017276&cadevice=c&cm_mmc=Google_Womens_PLA-_-RTW+Womens_Women%27s+Shorts+-+GS_Maison+Jules-_-73589319781_-_-_mkwid_dDn9OITJ|dc_73589319781%7C-%7CdDn9OITJ&gclid=CjwKEAjw2PK7BRDPz5nDh9GjoGcSJAAybcS3KlxXuJfTDWu9u75ZCuTeOaF8dR1tTM-xS4BVBhLMiBoCKO_w_wcB

Hollywood secret: match the shoe to your skin tone to lengthen your legs.  I have at least a few pair of "nude" shoes for all different occasions.  If my legs are showing, I'm wearing shoes to lengthen my short, short legs.

After a few margaritas...

Tuesday Style Inspiration

White Jeans Grey Shirt

Pop of color...

Thank Goodness for the beautiful women that put themselves out there and inspire the rest of us.  Some days, my brain is DEAD and if I can get an idea for dinner or a better way to hack through life or an inspiration to shop my closet, well, the better I am for it.

Isn't she wonderful?  She's from Seattle...DressCoriLynn.com. I appreciate her style and check her blog almost every day.  It seems she just has it together, right?  And then, I read her blog the other day...check it out...DressCoriLynn.com...and she said that some days she wonders why she does it...okay, maybe I'm not CoriLynn and certainly she does not dress like a woman over 50, but her style is classic, ageless, and elegant...the perfect inspiration. 

So, while I am not the perfect CoriLynn, maybe I can be the best ME. 

(Thank you DressCoriLynn.com, you are my style inspiration and made my life just a little easier getting dressed today...)

Bloom where you are planted.

T.G.I.F.

What to wear when you are so grateful it's Friday...

Casual Friday.

The jeans are blue, but the striped shirt is black and white, so the white (off-white) blazer pulls it all together and looks like summer.

The suede beige Steve Madden shoes are getting heavy rotation because they make running around...not hard.  Off-white blazer (old) from Banana Republic.  Striped short sleeve shirt is by Ralph Lauren from Macy's.  Jeans from Hollister.  Sunglasses from Target.

Hollywood secret:  Email Diamant Red Toothpaste.  It's completely safe, it dyes your gums red, making your teeth look super white.  I just got my new tube in the mail (I order on-line).  It is used by actress' and public speakers...and now by those in the know!

Casual Summer Work Day

What to wear on a hot summer day when the air conditioning is blasting..

Basically, layers work, and I rely on the column rule...same color top and bottom and contrasting layer over, in this case the light weight, grey cardigan.

Inside, it's cool and the lighting is terrible.  Light weight cardigan is from H&M.  There were lots of choices of colors.  I got it in grey, black and blue.  Jeans by Hollister.  Tank top and sunglasses from Target, so reasonable for core pieces.  Black satchel (old) by Coach.

"Snakeskin" shoes (old) by Steve Madden, they pick up the color of the grey cardigan pulling the look together.

Hollywood secret:  Never shampoo your hair!!  Shampoos contain sulfates (salt) and strip your hair of precious natural oils.  Look for a cleansing conditioner, or better yet, if you already have a favorite conditioner, use it like you would a shampoo.  Your hair won't foam up, that's okay.  Rinse and condition like normal.  Try it for a week, you'll see a difference.  Then stop shampooing your hair for good.

Summer 2016 Casual Work Outfit

White Blouse Blue Jeans

Throw on a pair of jeans and go...

A white sheer white blouse is perfect for hot summer days when it's hot outside, but cool inside where it's air-conditioned.  It's a polished look paired with jeans and block heel shoes.

Tan suede block heel shoes by Steve Madden.  

With wisdom, comes a few (okay, a lot) of grey hairs.  There are lots of root touch-up products out there, but the one I have seen used on-set the most,

is a product called Color Wow.

It comes in every shade and it's so easy to apply.  It's a little brush and powder and it works until you can color permanently.

Color Wow.  Wow. It works on dark hair really well.  Available on-line.

Today I am linking up with Tania on 

Wednesday’s Wardrobe. http://50isnotold.com/2016/06/22/dress-to-please/