Lunch at Bottega Louis

What to Wear to Lunch DTLA

White jeans are in order...

My new favorite trick came from Susan Street over at FiftynotFrumpy.blogspot.com, that is to wear a long necklace to break up the barrel chest.  Now I will always use that tip.

 Look how well it works!!  I'm so happy to learn that trick, it keeps me from looking bigger up top and I'm trying to reduce added bulk.  Hollywood Secret:  Whenever wearing white, pack your Wet Ones.

Just like these.  They totally work on white and I NEVER leave home with white jeans without a pack of Wet Ones.  This is what the wardrobe people carry with them AT ALL TIMES on set, because it works!!

Bottega Louie is a restaurant, but they have the most amazing desserts.  You can not leave the place without a box of macaroons in every flavor.  If you ever get to DTLA (downtown Los Angeles), Bottega Louie is a destination.

Even the packaging is gorgeous!

Please leave comments, I would love to hear what you have to say and thank you in advance!  Enjoy your day! 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Back to Work Outfit

Back on the backlot

I had to head in to work today to pick up and drop off a few things and thought it would be a good opportunity to snap some pictures on the back lot.

I started with white jeans, because it's official, I can wear white!!!!  I love white jeans, but they can make me look like I have a squatty body...so, no bueño.  I am using the column rule to lengthen the silhouette.  White top, white pants and contrasting blazer.

When I am on the lot, I am in work mode so I have to dress a little more professional, but I like an unexpected pop and the leopard print shoes make the outfit fun.  Shoes (old) by Steve Madden.  I have found that if a particular shoe designer's pattern fits your foot, it will remain true to size for other designs...for years.  

Steve Madden is my go-to shoe for price, size and style.

Black blazer is from Banana Republic.  White jeans are the Rock Star jeans from Old Navy and I just turned them under at the hem for a more polished look.  

White sleeveless top is from Express.  

After running around on the lot, visiting with folks, I was soooooooo hungry, so I stopped at Micky D's on my way back home for a grilled chicken snack wrap with hot mustard...bad move, because it dripped all over my nice white pants and I still had a few stops to go before I got home.  Grrrrr.

Luckily, I had my big purse with my Friction Block (and I used it since I had not worn those shoes for a while) and a package of Wet Ones.  I had to take pictures (I pulled over first) to show the miracle of Wet Ones.  There is still a small spot (after), and that will come out in the wash, but doesn't it look SOOOO much better?  At least there wasn't a big yellow spot on the front of my jeans when I still had a few more stops.

Spring Forward

Sometimes just a pop of color is all that is needed...

Spring is in the air, but the weather is still a little chilly, so that means pants and long shirt. Lunch with my bestie deserves pulling out the heels and purse, so a pop of color is in order.

(Old) chambry shirt is from Old Navy and white skinny jeans are from Hollister.  I have to ask them to get the short ones from the back.  I've tried on many, many jeans and found that these fit my silhouette.

Behind the scenes in Hollywood, the Costume Designer will talk about the actor or actess' silhouette.  This just means the outline of the costume of the particular character that the actor or actress is playing.  Find the "silhouette" that best flatters your body and stick to it.  I am short, I have short legs and a short torso with no waist, so skinny jeans, blousey top, high heels is my silhouette.

Shoes by Lipstik off of NastyGal.com.  Purse by Louis Vuitton.