Don't Let Perfection Be the Enemy of Good

Summer, Fall...which is it?

Feels like Summer, but Fall is in the air.

I love the look of an off-white purse and with the days getting shorter, there isn't much time to wear out all the summer pieces before Labor Day...is that still a thing?

So, striped shirt, peep toe booties and off-white purse are a nod to summer, but the black blazer is good for mornings outside and air-conditioned offices inside.  Hollywood Secret:  Sound Stages are FREEZING COLD.  The hot lights heat up quickly, so stages are kept very chilly, so make-up won't run and actors won't sweat through their wardrobe.  If you ever come to visit in Hollywood, bring a jacket for set, you'll need it.

The pictures are a little fuzzy because I got a new lens for my camera and I am learning how to use it.  I almost didn't post because of it, but as my Daddy used to say, "Don't let perfection be the enemy of good", I'm learning.

Leave a comment if you please, I would love to hear from you.  What do you wear for transitional pieces from summer to fall?

-julie

What to Wear to Lunch at Nobu

With my girlfriends...

I want to be comfortable.  Nobu is super casual, but definitely a celeb hotspot.

Navy stripes say beach to me and Nobu restaurant is right on the beach...in fact, if you go in the daytime, it's much better to see the crashing waves.  At night, it's too dark.  

Sand colored suede shoes by Steve Madden...they come in lots of colors. My legs are short, so I wear heels similar to the color of my legs, making them look longer than they are.

http://www.stevemadden.com/product/CARRSON/229265.uts?selectedColor=TAN-LEATHER

I wore the long statement necklace to define my top a little better 

and not look so "barrel chested".

Striped shirt is old from Old Navy.  White shorts are Maison Jules from Macys.

The "Amy" purse (medium) by Salvatore Ferragamo available at Bloomingdales.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0rxq9emwh0002ib/Screenshot%202016-07-11%2017.28.35.png?dl=0

Wear a hat, because it gets sunny on the patio.  This day, Robin Thicke was behind us, of course, I did not take a picture of him and his hot girlfriend.

The sliders are good, apparently, but I absolutely loooooove the yellowtail with jalepeño!!

What to Wear on Monday

If you've got the blues...

A pop of color is just the trick to put a pep in your step!

Stripes definitely say summer and red shoes keep me on my toes, especially on a back-to-work-Monday-blues!

Black and white Ralph Lauren striped shirt from Macy's.  

White jeans and sunglasses from Target.  

Red patent leather pumps (old) from Steve Madden.  

Black satchel bag (old) from Coach

There's a fake banana in my bag, if you leave a comment, I'll send it to you to prove I'm happy to see you.

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!

Striped Shirt

What to wear to your physical

Tiny room, tiny gown, tons of questions, and an appointment to come back for a colonoscopy (it's recommended after 50 and I'm 3 years past due). Ugh.

Be grateful.

Be comfortable.

Striped shirt by Ralph Lauren (old).  

Jeggings from Hollister, the front pockets are already sewn up, and the fabric is super duper soft.  I get them in the "short" or "S" size, 'cus I'm 5'2".  

Black peep toe booties lengthen the leg by matching the color of the shoe to the hem of the pant. (Google Prince and check out how he always wore shoes that matched the color of his pants...he was short and paid a professional stylist...he looked good, right?).

I love my bandolier!!!  It holds my phone, I.D. and ATM card.

http://www.bandolierstyle.com/shop/iphone-6/emma-black-gold.html

Be bold.

Striped Shirt White Shorts

Summer

The closer it gets to Fourth of July, the striped shirts come out...

Striped shirts are classic.  

The little white shorts with the scallop edge keeps it from being boring.  

Crossbody bag from Coach and patent leather shoes (old) from Steve Madden.

...and now for a Hollywood Secret: Everyone know about teeth whitening, but here's a little extra special pop that actress' and public speakers use all the time.  It's red toothpaste.  Yes, red toothpaste.  It does not stain your teeth, it does stain your gums making your teeth and smile POP!  It's great if you are going to have pictures taken or you have teeth sensitivity and can't use the whitening strips.  It lasts A LONG TIME.  It's called Email Diamant Red Toothpaste, and you can find it on-line.

Striped Shirt White Shorts

Sun's Out

Time for the summer sun to put a little color on those legs...

I love striped shirts, it's a classic and sets the tone for summer.  Pop of red color keeps it from being too expected.

It seems striped shirts are everywhere.  Mine is old from Ralph Lauren.  White shorts from Old Navy.  Red belt from Target and red cross body bag from Coach.  Old, old espadrilles from Charles David.

50something comes with grey roots.  Hollywood Secret: Color Wow!

I wouldn't believe it, unless I saw it myself, this stuff works.  My shade is platinum, but it comes in EVERY shade.  Available at ULTA or on-line.

It's crazy how well it works...in seconds!!  Now let's talk about hot flashes...Hollywood secret: The personal hand fan

The wardrobe, hair, and make-up departments all have these on set for the actors...because they work.  Just don't fall asleep with one near your head, because it will get caught up in your grey hair...yea, that happened.