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

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

What to Wear to Work, Then to Dinner

I came across this pix and found my inspiration.

Then, I had to go to work and then to dinner.

Doesn't she have great style?  Her name is Robyn and she's on Instagram as: chic_in_chanel

Her style is effortless...am I right?

But first, work work work.

And then add some heels and a white jacket and...

Ready to go.

Day to night.

What to Wear to Get the Job Done

Taking care of business

I have to be able to move and run...

The early bird gets the worm and I have lots of worms to gather today!

I'm loving my Steve Madden shoes, they are very comfortable for stacked heels.

http://www.stevemadden.com/product/CARRSON/229265.uts?cm_sp=globalheader-_-search&form_state=searchForm&CSRF_TOKEN_SEARCHCMD=&keyword1=CARRSON&keyword=CARRSON

White "Rock Star" jeans from Old Navy, I get them in the "short" size.  Black blazer (old) from Banana Republic.  Brown leather bag from Coach, link here:

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer-handbags-prairie-satchel-in-pebble-leather/34340.html?search=true&dwvar_color=SV%2FSD

Plumeria flower from my garden.

T.G.I.F.

It's always a race to the end of the week...

But are we sure we want to hurry through life?

I love to throw on a dress and go!!  No matching tops and bottoms.  I added a belt to polish off the look.  Belt and dress from Target.  Shoes by Steve Madden, they are my go-to summer shoe to lengthen my legs.  I've practically been wearing them since they came in the mail and I pulled them out of the box...but today...

Ouch!  With all the running around, a little blister was going to ruin my day...good thing I have my miracle worker...

Look!!  It's even in the top drawer of my desk.  Just rub it ANYWHERE where it's pinching, rubbing or tight.  NEVER have a blister on the red carpet AGAIN...or the grocery...or the pediatrician...or vacation...

Sunglasses from Target!

Purse by Salvatore Ferragamo

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/salvatore-ferragamo-tote-amy-medium?ID=1568656&CategoryID=19209#fn=ppp%3D180%26spp%3D47%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D75|BOOST SAVED SET%26spc%3D74%26rsid%3DCONTROL%26pn%3D1

What do you do to save time for the little moments in life?

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 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...

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/

Summer 2016 Inspiration

Gingham Shirt White Jeans

Where do you find your style inspiration?  Do you just pull something out of the closet and go, or do you see an outfit and think, "I have that already in my closet"?

Pinterest is the most amazing place to find inspiration.

Nailed it. Okay, maybe not...just missing the frappuccino. :D

Los Angeles Street Style.  

Gingham shirt is Maison Jules, from Macy's.  White jeans "rock star" style from Old Navy.  The bandolier holds my phone, I.D. and ATM card, perfect for work mode.

Link here:  https://smile.amazon.com/Bandolier-Emma-I-Phone-Silver-Details/dp/B01AMFLM0E/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1466531916&sr=1-1&keywords=bandolier

Tan suede shoes from Steve Madden.

  

Link here: http://www.stevemadden.com/product/CARRSON/229265.uts

Back to work.