Friday Finds: Budget Basics by Nina Garcia
Nina Garcia Essentials: Polo
Shirt, White T-Shirt, Button Down, Striped Sailor
Nina Garcia's Accessories Essentials: Sunglasses, Bracelets, Turquoise Jewelery, Hobo Bag, Men's Watch
TODAY IN THE CLOSET:
MONDAY MUST HAVES: The Sexy One Shoulder - I used to think that I couldn't wear this look, (excessive boobage and all), but prompted to try one on recently, I was really surprised that it worked. I was also at a fashion event with a plus size model and she was wearing one and it looked great on her as well. So, no matter what your size, shape, rank and serial number are, if you have never tried it, do! It seems to look good on everyone, and it's fun and sexy. These from $20 - $30.
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Rose Damaged Oblique Tee
Sometimes fashion should be 'off balance'.
TODAY IN THE CLOSET:
Avoiding an ICM ( Immobilized Closet Moment): This past Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the Crystal and Lucy Awards, an event hosted every year by Women and Film, an organization I am very proud to be a part of. I had an unreasonably short amount of time to make the quick change from office to cocktail and I really could not have done it if not for my fashion boarding. I had three good possibilities on my board that I have recently worn to events and that saved a lot of time. Since I find that different colors are right on different days I always need to give myself a choice. Usually black is my fail safe but on Thursday it made me looked washed out, same with my cream color choice so I ended up with a color block dress black bottom, turquoise top. Here are some of the looks from the evening, the theme seemed to be simple understated elegance.
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Nina Tassler, the head of CBS Entertainment, the Lucy Award for Excellence in Television.
Pamela Fryman, the director and executive producer of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," the Dorothy Arzner Directors Award.
Cinematographer Reed Morano, the Kodak Vision Award.
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Women in Film honored actress Annette Bening with the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film
The event was hosted by the hilarious Melissa McCarthy
Katie Holmes received the Max Mara "Face of the Future" Award
Pamela Fryman, the director and executive producer of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," the Dorothy Arzner Directors Award.
Cinematographer Reed Morano, the Kodak Vision Award.
Elizabeth Taylor, with the Humanitarian Award, accepted by her granddaughter
Neil Patrick Harris
Martin Sheen
Pamela Fryman, the director and executive producer of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," with the Dorothy Arzner Directors Award.
Me & Director Gina Levy, we are working together on a current Women In Film Project
Garcelle Beauvais
Sarah Shahi
Nicola Maranotti of MaxMara
TODAY IN THE CLOSET:
Everything Old Is New Again:
Is there an attic in your life? A basement? Or some old stash to plow through on a trip home or maybe in your own closet? A few years back during an episode of Sex and the City I nearly brought down the house with a blood curdling scream when Carrie, (on a boat cruising Manhattan and running into Big), was holding none other than the plastic clutch made to look like a Bazaar magazine that I carried all through high school! And being the hoarder I am, still had stashed away somewhere. I have never seen this clutch anywhere else ever but Patricia Field, the Sex and The City Stylist, apparently came across it in a NY thrift store put there no doubt by another girl who went to high school when I did and knew how to purge. Thank God I didn't! I found it in the back of my closet and here it is.
And don't discount your neighbors garage sale either, remember one girls trash is another girls treasure. I adore a vanity chair I picked up at a garage sale in my neighborhood for $10. I'm going to re-cover the seat and now I'm searching for a vanity to go with for my new house. (Still searching for that too). A few more treasures, this leopard jacket bought this summer in a consignment store in Santa Barbara, and this mink collared sweater that was my Grandmas.
Recently I was helping my Mom move around some stuff and we came across my Dad's vintage Seiko gold watch. One new battery later, here it is. (If my sister is reading this, don't worry, there's another one for you!) I love wearing this watch as it brings back great memories of my Dad.
Happy Hunting!
xoxo
TODAY OUTSIDE THE CLOSET:
There are 2 ways you can utilize a gift card, buy something for just the amount on the card or get something you’ve been wanting that you haven’t been able to afford and add to the card. Well, in the case of Barneys New York and my lovely $100 gift card I decided to stick to option one. Those of you familiar with Barneys know that there’s pretty much nothing you can buy under $100. In fact I worked part time in Barneys New York very briefly in college, I quit to take a job at Macy’s because what good is an employee discount if you can’t afford the clothes!?! So option one would be a challenge.
With my cohort in shopping crime, (aka The Teen Fashion Police), in tow we headed off to Barneys New York, Beverly Hills. We began at the beautiful and chic roof top café. We had a gorgeous view of the Hollywood Hills, and it took me by surprise when I was handed the menu for Barney Greengrass. (a NYC Deli est.1908!) Liking the juxtaposition, and not one to pass up an opportunity to connect with my NY Jewish roots or a good bowl of Matzo Ball soup, I ordered like a NY’er, just about the last things I expected to eat there. And it was delish.
Knowing my plan to stay within my gift card budget, but still enjoy the splurge, we headed to the makeup counters. I spy Chanel! Ahh Ha are you feeling it? Although we were just looking for lipstick the Chanel rep wanted to give us each a ‘complete face’. Oh twist my arm! I love expensive makeup but I also love my Maybelline Great Lash so I knew what I would and wouldn’t splurge on. I’m proud to say that we did not go over the $100 on the card, but we did spend it all, and as you might guess it didn’t go very far at the Chanel counter but it was an awfully fun treat and after all, we’re worth it!
Don't Forget to Treat Yourself!
xoxo
Julie
TODAY IN THE CLOSET:
THURSDAY TREND: COLOR BLOCKING
The skirt and headband are both home made. Although some of us might require a bit more fabric then shown here, the skirt is a really EZ sewing project, it's stretch fabric sewn only with one seam up the side. Have you been buying all of your sewing items at stores like Joannes Fabrics? If sew, you may want to check out other options in your city. For us here in Los Angeles, the LA Fabric Mart has rows and rows of fabric stores that line the streets and are so competitive that we literally buy fabric for as low as $1.00 a yard!
Color Blocking on the Runway
Try these color combinations (They work vertically and horizontally!)
Today In The Closet:
WEDNESDAY WANTS: Versatility!
In these photo's, same shirt, same shoes, same purse, same jewelery. The only thing that changes are the jeans/skirt. How EZ is that!?! Think of this for your own wardrobe when shopping. A great white T-shirt is so versatile and easily brings this outfit from casual to dressy.
- White shirt - Love Culture Sale $4.50
- Jeans - Forever 21 $17.99
- Black Skirt - H &M $7.99
- Shoes Love D. - $32 (and a 2nd pair half off)
- Purse - LATrunkShows $40
What a Steal: Betsy Johnson Watch Originally $49.99 discounted for $29.99 at Ross For Less.
Check your area if you are a fan, T.J.Maxx and Nordstrums Rack also carry Betsy Johnson watches.
Check your area if you are a fan, T.J.Maxx and Nordstrums Rack also carry Betsy Johnson watches.
TODAY IN THE CLOSET:
TUESDAY TO DO'S: Mix And Match To Multiply Your Wardrobe.
It's not everyone that is lucky enough to have their very own 'Teen Fashion Police' on premises. Here she is, Dana Melanie, AKA my daughter. You may be seeing a lot of her in my upcoming blogs; she is an actress and she is just about to launch a fashion line, Donavon Bentley, which is totally fabulous!
Now mind you it's not all peachy as many a day I get sent back to the closet for a re-do, (ouch), you're NOT wearing that are you? But she is always right (shhhh). I'd like to say she takes after me in her ability to re-do, re-invent and create and I will take credit for teaching her how to seek out the best bargains, but her ability to 'style' is all her own and it's fabulous!
In these pictures the same pair of pants and purse have been used for two very different looks. The T-shirt on the left was from the Men's Department at Target for $10. As you can see, it had a sassy run in with a pair of scissors. The blazer was a great find at a store called Love Culture for $27. The flats were $29 from a store in our local mall called Love D, they always have a buy one get one half off. The peach top is from Foreign Exchange, on sale for $19. And for fab-u-less purses, (as always), bounce through my home page at LATrunkShows.
TODAY IN THE CLOSET:
MONDAY MUST HAVES: Parisian Chic- Get The Look For Less. Last Wednesday I blogged about Parisian style and then I came across these cute bargain pieces, all of which I think have a bit of French flair.
Get Your Bargain On!
Courses Heureuses!
xoxo
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