Lucky for me, Tony was working solely on night shoots when I went to visit him in Texas a little over a week ago, and so he was available to serve as free labor to photograph me for my unpaid blog work during his daytime downtime (HOLLYWOOD IS SO GLAMOROUS, GUYS). I mean, we got upgraded to a suite at the Hotel Saint Cecilia with a backyard and a fire pit, so how could we not have a fashion shoot??? I recently purchased this majestic faux fur monstrosity after a glass or two (or bottle) of wine, and when it arrived a week later much to my surprise, I was even more surprised to discover I also LOVE IT sober. Even though I was sweating balls in it in balmy Austin, I wore it anyway because I am a "slave to fashion" // crazy person. Now that it's the holiday season and finally feels like winter weather-wise here on the west coast best coast, I can't wait to rock it for both fashion and warmth. Although people will probably still look at me like I'm a dipshit when I strut it out in Tahoe, because really, what average human wears this in their street life? (ME. The answer is me, guys. And also Cruella de Vil.)View Article
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Tony was in full Instagram Husband mode from the moment I touched down in Austin a few days ago. The man is a saint, and not of the Kardashian-West variety. He even pretends he likes it, and he's a good enough actor that I choose to believe him. We took these pictures around our room at the Hotel Saint Cecilia, one of my favorite places both to stay, and to pretend I am a model and not an unemployed writer-actress nearing the age bracket where I audition to play the mother of girls five years younger than me. ASK BELIEVE RECEIVE, ya'll (thanks again for supporting this blog.) The boots were an early Christmas gift from Tony, the dress was an early Christmas gift from me (both on sale). Here's lots of pics of me flouncing around in them. Meanwhile, I'm gonna go run off the cinnamon roll I inhaled while writing this...View Article
I wore this top out to dinner last night, and realized that I never shared the fashion photo shoot I forced Tony to perform back when we were in Vancouver. But this is a great transitional piece for fall, especially since Los Angeles' weather has been pretty bipolar over the past few days (plus, isn't it summer in Australia now? Just trying to be considerate of my worldwide readers. If I have any. Holla at me, Australians!) I love the off-shoulder look, but in black and with sleeves long enough to cover the chicken-cutlet portion of my arms, I'm dragging this summery look into November and I think it works. (Don't tell me if you think otherwise, I only want compliments because I was raised in a society where EVERYONE IS A WINNER.)View Article
I'm currently in Austin with my dad and brother, staying at a hotel that doubles as a pretty sweet spot for a photo shoot. I normally make my husband take pictures of me while I bark things like "Get an angle that hides all the tacos I ate for breakfast!" at him. But, he's at home working. So, last night I enlisted my ever supportive father to be my photographer. We had some cocktails for liquid courage by the pool with my brother while I forced Dad to study the angles of "chic" and "interesting" fashion photos on other blogs. His response to all of them: "Very nice," "Lovely!" and "I can do that." Turns out, he can do that... Here's what he came up with for this pretty fall dress in Pantone's color of the year. (Honestly, I think he's just relieved I'm channeling my energy into things like this, as opposed to writing "aging stripper" roles for myself like I did for years at the Groundlings.) Watch out, David LaChapelle, the Mur Man is gunning for your job!View Article
I celebrated Labor Day by forcing my loving and supportive husband to labor over taking pictures of me for the blog. It was one of his few days off, and Vancouver is just too beautiful a city to not vogue all over it. I don't believe in fashion rules mostly because I can't remember them, and also because I'm OCD and want to continue wearing something I love even 1) when it is no longer "in fashion" or 2) if I've already worn it several times this week. SO WHAT. So, a day after Labor Day, I'm boldly going where no proper lady would go and WEARING WHITE. Lacy, fringe-y mini dress white.View Article
I'm in the midst of an epic love affair with the Hotel Saint Cecilia. Tony and I recently stayed there on our trip to Austin, became obsessed and now I live there in my dreams. They didn't pay me to write this, but they did give Tony and me the dopest room upgrade of all time to a three bedroom suite, complete with a private entrance, two porches and an outdoor shower. Naturally, a once in a lifetime gift like that calls for a photo shoot! (Pretty much anything in life calls for a photo shoot, in my book. If it's not on Instagram, did it ever really even happen??)View Article