Meet me on Melrose

Not only do I have to
ACT like “the girl,”

I have to
LOOK like “the girl.”

Audition PRESSURE!

This requires creative thinking since, as you may have guessed, my fashion budget has taken a recent nosedive.

Luckily I learned from my best friend Rachel (who now lives in Portland) to buy quality instead of quantity. She’s like a fashion psychic. She knew Tracey Ross on Sunset was going out of business before anyone else and told me about the practically everything off sale before it was even announced.

And um– whenever I do get a paycheck, I tend to splurge designer-wise (I know, I know.)

Once (when I actually was working) there was this really sweet costumer who let me take home stuff they bought for me to wear on the show, as long as I replaced what I took with something from my closet (like if I took home a pair of Chloe pants, I needed to bring some other pants as a trade.) I can’t give you any details, because I’d get someone in HUGE trouble.

Basically in one way or another I started to fill up my closet with some very cool clothes.

Being that I love keeping up with fashion (my current fave is Isabel Marant) while having to deal with the reality of NOT getting a regular paycheck right now (just residuals) the only way I can justify shopping is if I sell something first.

If you suffer the same dilemma (and live in the L.A. area or San Francisco) I suggest you pack up your car and drive to –

WASTELAND

I'll take one of those

Basically bring in a suitcase (or three) of your old clothes, middle to high end lines preferably. With the recession and all, they’ve definitely gotten pickier about what they choose. They will sift through your pile and price the things they like and you will get 1/3 of the total in check form up front –

INSTANT GRATIFICATION.

But, be sure to weed out things that are out of style. Jeans that are bell bottomed and not skinny, they’ll pass on. Even Chloe trousers from a few years ago didn’t fly because the fabrics and styles felt dated.

Here a list of easy pleasers with the buyers:

- Alexander McQueen scarves
- Elliot Jeans (current)
- Sue Devitt silk dresses
- True Religion jeans- Martin Margiella anything
- Alexander Wang- Marc by Marc Jacobs- Kain tees

The hard part about selling to Wasteland is that it’s so tempting,  so you’ll need will-power if you plan to leave the store with the money they give you.

vintage finds

Beware that with high-end items you may be dismayed by the value they place on them.

So if you’re lucky enough to have old Chloe, Stella or even Gucci purses to sell, I suggest you put those things on ebay http://www.ebay.com/ but that’s a whole other post.

(Do you recycle your stuff so you can buy more? Let me know in the comments.)

My new Mino HD Flip and I went out on our First Date to The GROVE to see “Up in The Air” and had SO much fun.

It’s my new BFF!
From now on, we’re gonna go EVERYWHERE together!

Luv, Luv, LUV it!

Here’s the movie of our “date” — hope you love it, too --

Yeasayer “Amblin Alp” -- Special Thanks! Awesome!

everything fits

The Actor’s Goal in EVERY Audition is to get a

CALLBACK.

It’s the green light that means, Keep Reading»

My number's missing zeroes

My Facebook Fan Page

Makes me feel a little– Keep Reading»

who knew?

It was pretty crowded in Triage last night when this Caretaker-like Woman, very normal seeming, came up to me carrying a (seemingly harmless) brown paper bag.

She was  trying to dispose of old hypodermic needles Keep Reading»

Clothes Matter

The Right Wardrobe is important–

in Films & TV (that reflect Real Life)
in Auditions for Films & TV (that reflect Real life) and
in Real Life.

First impressions Keep Reading»

uncomfortable for everyone

It’s a roller coaster ride of opportunities and BIG (nauseating) dips. It’s like any scary new door. You’ve got to walk through and–

Look your best,
Feel your best,
Be your best.

But, there’s only so much an actor can do.

Sometimes CD’s and Producers aren’t even sure what they’re looking for, so it’s impossible for you to know. And sometimes even when they’re blown away by your performance, some Hot Keep Reading»

This is SO worth watching (even though it’s a tad bit long). We can all be inspired over and over thanks to @boxofcrayons.

You taste it already (right?)

It’s January and time to start F R E S H. There’s this whole New Year ahead to get things right.

If you’re like me, your head gets in your way –
over-stressing, over-stressing, over-stressing.

My cranial conundrums are about nailing auditions, getting call-backs, staying optimistic, making life more meaningful, yada yada.

Surely you have a list of your own revolving worries. Everyone does.  So, to help with your head “aches,” here’s a list of — Keep Reading»

Problem or Possibility?

I have this recurring N I G H T M A R E.

I’m alone in a stark, white room with no windows, no doors. Keep Reading»

A new start, yay!

Your wonderful blog comments have encouraged and inspired me to
Reach Higher.
Dream Bigger.
Expand My Personal and Professional Horizons. Keep Reading»

You know how you always think about finding “The ONE?”

Feeling Connected

Searching for a Soulmate is a universal quest. Some people find theirs, while others aren’t so lucky. I really hope I’ll be in the first category, but of course – there are no guarantees.

Attraction’s a weird thing. Definitely chemical. Sometimes we try to feel attracted to someone because he (or she) has– Keep Reading»

Especially today. Her birthday. Every two days after Christmas we would always rally. It was a way of making the holiday celebration period even longer. More joy — when Mom was around.

Comfort Food

She would have been 50 today, a birthday milestone. And whether it’s a big birthday or not, I always imagine the memories we would’ve packed in — if she were still around. One of my best is our flower planting contest. Keep Reading»

Last Minute Shoppers–

Panic Attack?

Don't freak out!

I can solve all of your shopping dilemmas with two words: Keep Reading»

getting personal

If you’re looking for the Greatest Hits in terms of Gifts, I strongly urge you to make your own— Keep Reading»

we all have to watch it

I’m on the phone with Josh, talking about potential projects and somehow the conversation seamlessly shifts to –

The LATEST DIET CRAZE he’s thinking of trying, so he can deal with–

The Holidays

(Ahem,  Josh check the date … Keep Reading»

Fragile Finances

So I’ve REALLY been good. I actually put my Visa in a drawer, so I wouldn’t be tempted.

And, since  I’m still looking for a job, the only charges I’m allowing on my monthly statement are:

• Bodies in Motion dues
• iTunes
• Netflix

After a long day at the ER I can’t wait to…. Keep Reading»

Three faves in one!

Full Moons

Windy Days

A Freshly Painted Manicure

Old-Fashioned Christmas Lights

European Fashion Magazines

New Music Tuesdays

Popcorn and M&M’s

Anything Sparkly Keep Reading»

A priority in the Evie Stewart Lifelong Quest for the Perfect Beauty Products is maintaining a camera-ready complexion. This is a never-ending challenge to put it mildly,  particularly at certain times of the month, ugh!

looking younger is a must

And, technology puts even more pressure on an actress’s need to– Keep Reading»

LA breeds bad manners

For quite a while I have been thinking that guys my age (and even ten years older) are generally pretty clueless about manners. My dad thinks it has to do with Gloria Steinem and the  women’s lib movement confusing guys. Since he was raised Old School (the good way), Dad still — Keep Reading»