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WHAT TO WEAR: KIDS ON 6 – LA Kids Mart Sample Sale!

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.

It’s time again for the Kids Mart Sample Sale in Los Angeles. This is the place to stock up on designer clothing, dresses, swimwear, flip flops, sun hats, jeans, shorts, t-shirts and accessories, all at wholesale prices and less for all those photo shoots and auditions!

Back in the days when I ran Crib Rock Couture, I spent a lot of time on floor 6.  Showrooms on your must-stop-in list should be: The Dressing Room, Shayna Masino, Scoop, Forever Young, Tea Collection, Paperdoll Style, See Kai Run, In Play Showroom  and Wendy’s Closet.  If you don’t find what you’re looking for this time around, just know that the inventory is always changing and you should stop by again in the future. On the other hand, if you see something on Friday you want, BUY IT. It will likely be gone within hours if not minutes.

When? Friday January 27, 2012 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where? 110 East 9th street, 6th floor in Los Angeles, 90079

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Tween Clothing Store Hipster Kid is Reborn Online: ShopHipsterKid.com!

Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

Many of us were saddened earlier this month to learn that the go-to store for cool tween clothes, Hipster Kid, was closing it’s doors in Westlake Village, CA. Well, now it’s time to celebrate!  Like the old saying goes, when a door closes a window opens – and that window is ShopHipsterKid.com!  The new online store carries sizes kid/tween to Adult and specializes in hip designer brands like Wildfox, Aviator Nation, Butter mixed with less-expensive, trendy tees, tanks, booty shorts, jumpers and more! Best yet, if you have a need for a stylist (red carpet events, photo session, etc.) Hipster co-owner Elizabeth Thompson is at your service, offering stylist services for her young, hip clientele.

In a special offering just to Hollywood Mom Blog readers, ShopHipsterKid.com is offering a generous 20% off all their inventory when you use the code HMB at check out. Thank you Hipster!  Your Hollywood following loves you!

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Audition Wear: The Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on 24. Apr, 2010 by Hollywood Mom.

I originally posted this last year but decided to repost because the issue of “what to wear” has come up for friends new to professional auditioning. We’ll be doing a video guide how-to on this soon as well.

It’s time for another audition and I find myself staring into the abyss of my daughter’s closet.  I quickly review the “Don’t” checklist.  No logos. Check. No solid white. Check. No baby blue. Check. No busy patterns. Check. No loud prints. Check. No outfits that age her up. Check. No outfits that age her down. Check.

That brief inventory rules out about 85% of her closet.  So now what?  It’s the question every momager asks, “What should my kid wear to today’s audition?”

While every audition is different and will call for a specific look, in general if it’s a commercial call asking for your child to look their best and look their age, follow these tips as a loose rule of thumb:

• Choose garments in colors that flatter your child’s skin tone, hair color and eye color.
• Purchase pieces that work well together in a “mix-and-match” fashion.
• Keep costs to a minimum by choosing garments on sale or at reasonably priced boutiques.
• Use accessories that add personality without overwhelming the outfit or detracting from your child. The same outfit can take on different nuances with different accessories and shoes.
• Avoid busy patterns like plaid and stripes. Some of these designs are unflattering to the figure and can even appear to strobe on-camera .
• Make sure shoes are well-fitting and clean.  Shoes that are worn or ill-fitting can distract and dampen your child’s spirit both in an audition and in life.
• Keep jewelry to a bare minimum (small studs for pierced ears) or none at all.
• Don’t neglect “hair-ware” like headbands, barrettes, clips, ponytail holders and twisties, which all add flavor to a look and more importantly, help your child’s face to be seen.
• Being fresh-faced, with clean/brushed hair (and no cosmetics) helps any outfit look pulled together.

So where can you purchase these miracle audition ensembles, you might ask?  HMB will be posting a number of resources, for all ages and both genders, over the coming weeks.  First up, a profile on trendy rock fashions from the ever-current, CutieandPatootie.com.

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