Spring Fling

Yes , I'm already spring shopping and I cannot wait for this look to arrive at my door ! My spring wardrobe theme is neon, from the clothes, shoes, and accessories. I am also obsessed with anything made out of jersey material, it's just so perfect. What's your spring inspiration ? -xoxo JT

The Duties of A Costume Designer

The duties of a costume designer for film and theater is a big difference. I've discussed on here some of the early steps for a film job but I never said the rest.
On set you make sure that all of the actor's clothes are pressed  and neat, and in their rooms or trailers. Once their on set make sure everything is on right and snap a photo for your look book. A look book helps production if they go back for re shoots. A look book has every character in the movie and what they wore for each scene in detail, along with their photo.
Once your actor is on set and acting , you have to check their looks in between each scene. I have to make sure his tie is straight or crooked, it has to match up with the previous scene !
On the short film I did, the guy had to dig a grave so I had to make his clothes dirty. Costume designers make blood and bullet holes and all kinds of stuff. So I used all different kinds of makeup and smeared it all over his clothes. It turned out really well !
Well those are some of the jobs for costume designers on set of a film. I am interning on another film next month, so there's more to come ! -xoxo Jt

Sean Weiss digging the grave !

You've Struck Gold: The Thrift Store

Never underestimate a thrift store, you'll never believe what you'll find. Some people are just plain snobs when it comes to a thrift store. Used clothes ?! *gasp* But guess what , all of my clothes that I get the most compliments on are from *gasp*, a thrift store. And I am not the only one who goes thrifting, celebrities do it to. Such as Miguel, Elle Varner, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Rachel Zoe ( celebrity stylist ). It's like panning for gold, you get a lot of junk but sometimes you find something great. You have to be patient and really love to shop, because going to a thrift store requires a lot of digging. Thrift stores are a place for fashion forward people and vintage lovers, because you can find some really timeless pieces. I'll never reveal where my thrift store is, find another gold mine for yourselves haha.

If you plan to go to the thrift store here's some tips :

• Don't get overwhelmed, have a idea of what you're looking for.
• Give the clothes a chance, if it seems crazy and different just buy it ! It's only three or four dollars but it could become a key item in your wardrobe.
• Look at everything, never leave a rock unturned, cause you might miss something that could be great.
• If something is damaged, like a missing button or a little tear, you can fix it !
•  Wash everything you buy before wearing it 
• Don't buy underwear, bras, lingerie, socks, bathing suits, sheets, and towels.

Here's some of my favorite thrift store items ! Good luck and happy thrifting ! - xoxo JT

My Ootd with a thrift store shirt, only 4 $

My favorite jumper and I added new buttons!

 

Fav cardigan only 4 $