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

Summer Sales 

Smells like Fall, yes?  No?

This little blouse was on sale at Banana Republic.  It covers the back of my arms and is light and airy, perfect for the last days of summer.

The stores are selling pumpkin spice everything and even Starbucks got on the bandwagon and launched the Pumpkin Spiced Latte early this year!  Is it time to pull out the booties and scarves?  Kids are back in school here in SoCal, and it's a slippery slope until Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then the New Year...the New Year!!!!  Slow down...time to transitition.

Suede booties by Rag and Bone.  I found a pair by Toms that look almost identical.

Link here: http://www.zappos.com/toms-lunata-bootie-taupe-suede?ef_id=VuTCjAAAAIuo49Fj:20160816182332:s

Distressed jeans from Hollister...okay, ONE little hole and you can't see my skin...

Target belt.  Necklace by Kendra Scott from Bloomingdales.  It came in lots of colors...

Link here: http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/kendra-scott-rayne-pendant-necklace-38?ID=771854&CategoryID=3376#fn=ppp%3D180%26spp%3D30%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D111%26spc%3D33%26rsid%3Dundefined%26cm_kws%3Dkendra scott pendant necklace %26pn%3D1|0|undefined|33

Okay, maybe a few more holes, but NO skin!  :D

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.

What to Wear Another Day at the Office

White Blouse and Black Jeans

Naturally, it's got to be easy and comfortable because today is a running around day...

...and a warm summer day, so...layers.  I did bring a light scarf because it's cold in the morning.  Sheer white blouse (old) from Banana Republic.  Black painted jeans from Target.  Black peep toe booties (old) from Nine West and off-white bag from Coach.

Hair up, and I'm off to run those errands...

What To Wear To A Business Meeting

Navy Blue Instills Confidence

Even if I don't have all the answers.

I studied color theory and am a firm believer.  I like to wear navy blue to meetings, because sometimes I don't have all the answers to all the questions, and navy blue conveys trust.  So, when I say, "I don't know, but I will get that answer for you as soon as I can", people don't freak out.

A white blouse helps too, and I layered with a sheer top and cami for temperature changes, inside and out...and inside my body (hot flashes can be fun!)

Black pumps by Steve Madden.  Dark wash blue jeans from Hollister.  

Black satchel handbag by Coach.  Black belt from Hermès.

Old navy blue blazer from the 80's (really, really old) by Jones of New York.

What makes you feet confident?

Going home...

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/

What to wear when you're late for work

Black Blazer Black Jeans

Good attitude. 

It's warm outside and air conditioned inside, so a blazer is nice for a professional polished layer. Black stretchy skinny "Rock Star" jeans from Old Navy.  Black blazer (old) from Banana Republic and white sleeveless blouse from Express.

Keep it simple.

Shoes from Steve Madden (old), but I've seen them at Aldo:

http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/women/sandals/high-heels/c/122/ZENAVIA/p/46663811-97

The big black handbag satchel is old, from Coach, but look at all the choices I found on-line!

https://www.google.com/webhp?ssrp=1#q=black+handbag+satchel&tbm=shop

White Blouse White Jeans

Casual Lunch

When I'm with my bestie, I don't have to worry about sticky fingers, tantrums (maybe), or spilled juice (maybe wine).

I love wearing white in the summer when I know there will be no up keep issues.  I chose a loose fitting top, no collar, to pair with the tight skinny jeans.  Wardrobe tip: mix up the tight/loose silhouette, for example...if I'm wearing loose pants, then form fitting top...if I'm wearing form fitting pants or skirt, then I'm wearing a loose top (like this outfit).

White blouse by Rachel Roy from Macy's.  White Rock Star jeans from Old Navy.  Straw leopard print clutch (old) from H&M.  Caterina tasseled heels from Aldo (I tucked the top tassel up under the pants because they were bothering me).

...and then, anytime I am wearing white, I have my trusted Wet Ones with me.  Those Wet Ones are the standard on any movie set used by wardrobe...because it works!!!  For some reason, that particular formula wipes any smudge, dirt or spill AWAY!!  

...and then I always have Friction Block with me, because I love shoes and I hate blisters. 

 Rub this on your foot anywhere there is a pinch, rub, or tightness.  

Prevention is the best medicine!

Thoughts become words, words become actions, actions become habits, habits become second nature, second nature becomes character and character becomes destiny.

Think positive! :D

Walking in L.A.

What is Street Style?

I thought street style was when the photographers snapped pictures of the fancy folks leaving the high fashion shows in Paris, Milan, and New York.  I would like to redefine the notion that you have to be "high style" to have street style.

It's true, no body walks in L.A....unless you have kids, then you are running.  I found these shoes at one of those cheap and cheerful shops in the mall.  They are so comfortable, I think it's the strap around the ankle...or that they're plastic, either/or, if the shoe fits...

The shoes MUST fit and I have to be able to run (or at least scamper).  White blouse and jeans are so so simple to throw on and GO!  The white blouse is old from Express, but I have noticed that for the last three years, they have had the same style. (similar here:  http://www.express.com/clothing/women/mixed-texture-zip-front-blouse/pro/8621338/cat1840003?crossSellId=8621497)

It's sheer, so a little peel-a-boo with a lace camisole works.  I'm pretty sure I got that at Express, but it's super old and I cut out the tags.

And then, a close up of my favorite earrings.  My mother said you can always scrimp on pearls, 'cus no one can tell the difference.  These are called front/back (exact: http://www.claires.com/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=92008).

Pop of color with the Coach purse, leopard print belt from Target, jeans from Hollister.

Power of the White Blouse

My Husband's Closet

It's a great place to go when an oversized white shirt is needed...

I really wanted to get one more wear from my "pleather" leggings and needed a longer shirt to cover up the back...so...thank you, Honey?

Running around, casual, comfortable is the call of the day.  The belt (Hermès) has to hit me at the belly button to compliment my silhouette.  The yellow Coach purse provides the nice summer POP of color.

Leather leggings from American Apparel.  Shoes (old) from Nine West.  White shirt from my Husband's closet (which is actually 1/4 of my closet).  Glasses from Target.

Match Your Shoe to the Hem of Your Pants

To really lengthen your leg

Fake leather pants (leggings) from American Apparel with dark shoes, (old) from Nine West really makes my short legs look longer.

Layers, layers, 'cus it's breezy in the shade and warm in the sun.  The sheer collared blouse takes the edge off of the "leather" leggings.