Oh those summer days!!! In modeling summer means out of the studio for many of my shoots. I absolutely love location shoots, but they do require a little more planning. The extra effort is worth it because I think some of the most interesting images come from location shoots. Some concerns with location shoots is where to change. I handle that by bringing and oversize t-shirt with me that I can change under. A mans extra large works great!! Also you need to prepare for hours in the weather which here in Chicago means Heat!! I bring plenty of water and some dried fruit with me to help keep me hydrated and my energy up! A little planning makes for a great shoot and amazing images. Let's enjoy our chance to be outside working. Happy summer shooting and remember Petite Girls Rock!!!!
7.28.2011
7.20.2011
Dog Days of Summer
Wow Today In over 100 degree weather waiting in lines for casting calls and running around getting ready for all of my up coming gigs I am reminded of one thing!!!! It is hot outside and we all need to drink water!! We can loose up to one quart of water in just one hour outside and that puts you at risk for heat exhaustion!! so DRINK WATER, DRINK SPORTS DRINKS but don't drink things with caffeine or alcohol because the just adds to your dehydration. Dehydration puts a huge strain on your whole body and can cause confusion. So Drink, drink, drink and when you think you have had enough drink some more. Try and stay cool and remember Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!
7.13.2011
Fashion Thoughts
Some things I have figured out to make buying clothes a little easier!.
1. I have found an awesome tailor. It is the best thing I have ever done! A few alterations makes all the difference in the fit and look of an outfit. It would be nice to be able to have all your clothes custom made but that isn't my reality. By having off the rack clothes professionally tailored it is like you are wearing custom clothing. Some better stores provide this as a service and some stores like Von Maur provide it as a free service. So being petite doesn't any longer mean you can't shop all departments.
2. Look for solid colors and smaller patterns to make the most of your height. these make you visually appear longer and leaner. When wanting to add bolder patterns try and have them run vertically rather than horizontally or use them in accessorizing your outfit, this things will help make the most of our smaller frames.
3. Look for stores that sell things in lengths even if they don't sell petite. Several do now Abercrombie, Black and White, Ann Taylor, Express, The Limited, Forever 21, and H & M are just a few that come to mind that I have great luck at!
4. Last but no least, I have found that some longer tops make great sun dresses and beach coverups. Who says a top always has to be a top when on you it could be a dress. Open up your mind to possibilities of using an item of clothing in a different way. Not only does it eliminate the need for alterations for the most part. It makes your ready to wear more custom.
Lots of challenges dressing as a petite but with every challenge there is a solution and these are just a few of the ones I use regularly,. Hope some of these might help for you!! Keep searching for new ways, places and ideas to make dressing easier for petites and remember Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!!
1. I have found an awesome tailor. It is the best thing I have ever done! A few alterations makes all the difference in the fit and look of an outfit. It would be nice to be able to have all your clothes custom made but that isn't my reality. By having off the rack clothes professionally tailored it is like you are wearing custom clothing. Some better stores provide this as a service and some stores like Von Maur provide it as a free service. So being petite doesn't any longer mean you can't shop all departments.
2. Look for solid colors and smaller patterns to make the most of your height. these make you visually appear longer and leaner. When wanting to add bolder patterns try and have them run vertically rather than horizontally or use them in accessorizing your outfit, this things will help make the most of our smaller frames.
3. Look for stores that sell things in lengths even if they don't sell petite. Several do now Abercrombie, Black and White, Ann Taylor, Express, The Limited, Forever 21, and H & M are just a few that come to mind that I have great luck at!
4. Last but no least, I have found that some longer tops make great sun dresses and beach coverups. Who says a top always has to be a top when on you it could be a dress. Open up your mind to possibilities of using an item of clothing in a different way. Not only does it eliminate the need for alterations for the most part. It makes your ready to wear more custom.
Lots of challenges dressing as a petite but with every challenge there is a solution and these are just a few of the ones I use regularly,. Hope some of these might help for you!! Keep searching for new ways, places and ideas to make dressing easier for petites and remember Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!!
7.02.2011
4th of July Holiday
Fourth of July....Summer....BB Q's and Celebration. For many of us this could mean overeating, over drinking and generally not taking care of ourselves. I have some ideas to enjoy your weekend and not regret the results at on Tuesday morning!! First of all it is the start of hot summer day's and nights. Don't forget to drink plenty of WATER. Think about your normal consumption and try and double it. You need to do this because we loose so much more water through perspiration during the hot weather. Plus we tend to be a little more active causing us to loose more water. You will also feel less hungry if you are better hydrated. When we are a little dehydrated we sometimes think we are hungry. So Drink Water. If you are consuming an alcoholic beverages alternate them with water, you won't drink as much (less empty calories that we store as fat) and it will help replenish the water we loose trying to process Alcohol.
Hitting the family BB Q also can be a difficult time to no overindulge in favorite summertime foods. Who doesn't like that cheeseburger or potato salad. Brownies and ice ream. My suggestion is to approach this with smart choices. Remembering you can have whatever you want but not everything so pick your absolute favorite and enjoy. I also try and take the approach of taste everything and eat nothing. Which really means eat one or two bites of something and leave the rest. This helps keep you satisfied without putting in too many extra calories that will forever stay with us for weeks after the festivities end. Watching these two areas will help you enjoy your day and not see it in the mirror on Tuesday!! Stay safe, eat healthy and remember Petite Girls Rock!!!!!
Hitting the family BB Q also can be a difficult time to no overindulge in favorite summertime foods. Who doesn't like that cheeseburger or potato salad. Brownies and ice ream. My suggestion is to approach this with smart choices. Remembering you can have whatever you want but not everything so pick your absolute favorite and enjoy. I also try and take the approach of taste everything and eat nothing. Which really means eat one or two bites of something and leave the rest. This helps keep you satisfied without putting in too many extra calories that will forever stay with us for weeks after the festivities end. Watching these two areas will help you enjoy your day and not see it in the mirror on Tuesday!! Stay safe, eat healthy and remember Petite Girls Rock!!!!!
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