Whenever my talent agent contacts me with an opportunity to work as an extra, she reminds me to update my online casting portfolio with current headshots. As a fashion blogger, I have lots of current photos, but nothing like professional headshots. That is, until now.
MeMade MelSuit on Broadway
Step on up and read all about the latest show to hit the stage–MeMade MelSuit on Broadway! It’s about a hand-crafted jumpsuit turned hoity toity turned high school thug. Don’t miss it!
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (With Fashion)
Time after time you turn to your favorite fashion bloggers for style inspiration. With each post we strive to show our true colors–sometimes wild, sometimes subdued, but almost always because we all just want to have fun. Can you guess who inspired my style for this Fab 40s Style Icons Collaboration?
My Experience as an Extra
There are patterns that have started to emerge from my experience as an extra in video production. I share those here.
David Bowie Hippie Chic Art
What do you get when you mix David Bowie with a hippie chic? Bold patterns, shiny fabrics, and star-dotted cheeks. ️ Now if only I could come up with some genius music….
Dressed for Avengers!
Breaking outta my flight suit to reveal my inner superhero as I run to join Captain Marvel, et al. for Avengers: Endgame at Seattle Cinerama.
Gettin’ Jiggy in a Raspberry Beret
Inspired by Prince and Will Smith, Petite Over 40 finally finds her way to loving a navy corduroy bib dress she made with her own two hands.
Chasing the Sun in Denim & Vintage
Chasing the sunshine in Seattle in a denim jumpsuit and vintage jacket. ️️️ Outfit Details: Jumpsuit from Anthropologie. White, long sleeve tee from Pact Apparel. Vintage pinstriped jacket from the Etsy shop of Suzanne Carillo. Shoes by Clarks Shoes. Infinity scarf by Apt. 9. (The scarf was a gift and I’m not sure where it …
Fashionably Funny
Sherry Dryja from Petite Over 40 and Mel Kobayashi from Bag and a Beret collaborated in a Laugh-In parody for fashionably funny women over 40 called LOL 40-UP! Visit Petite Over 40 to read about the fashion in the first episode!