Something on the Side

While I am currently interning at a production company and absolutely loving it, unfortunately the gig is not paid. In order to continue living in California, I needed to get a side job. After a month of searching for a waitress job, I found out I am unqualified because I do not have two years previously experience. With this I tried my luck at finding a job in retail, since of course I love fashion and shopping. Thankfully I am much more qualified for retail and was hired at BCBG Max Azria two weeks into my new search.

I start on Wednesday and can’t wait! Not only will I finally have a small income, but I also get to be surrounded by fabulous fashion. Now I know retail isn’t a dream come true, but it will get me through and keep me on the track for a successful career in the entertainment field.

Gold Stars are Kinda My Thing

West Hollywood knows how to do Halloween right. The iconic Santa Monica Boulevard shuts down for more than a mile as approximately 500,000 people strut down the street. It is definitely something you won’t see in the Midwest. From typical costumes such as firefighters and angels to more extravagant outfits such as peacocks and Lady Gaga, every costume you can think of was represented.

While I struggled to decide on costume, I finally selected to portray the Glee character everyone hates to love, Rachel Berry. The largest factor in my costume decision came down to the fact I had the perfect “Rachel” outfit combining a maroon, pleaded skirt with a yellow, argyle sweater. If anyone watches Glee, Kurt famously describes Rachel’s wardrobe as looking “like a grandmother and a toddle at the same time.” To ensure people didn’t mistake me as a tacky schoolgirl, I crafted a heart badge with bold, black letters spelling out GLEE. 

On Halloween night, Lauren and I headed over to West Hollywood to partake in the festivities. At first the street was sparsely crowded, but as the sun set throngs of people flooded the street from Doheny to La Cienega. Some of my favorite costumes included the boy from UP!, three Lady Gagas and the two witches from Wicked. My costume was a hit on the street! People, mainly guys oddly enough, yelled, “Hey Rachel” or “I love your show!” Even a few asked to take their picture with me. Overall the night was a huge success. If you are ever in Los Angeles for Halloween, I recommend checking out Santa Monica Boulevard for a one-of-a-kind experience.