If you are aspiring to be an actor or actress, you’ll need to look the part. Accessories are key. Don’t have a pair of the right pair of shades, a flannel hat, a stunning purse and killer shoes before leaving for the West Coast. If you cannot afford designer clothes, head to the Hollywood Goodwill and deck yourself out in vintage favorites from yesteryear. Spend your money on accessories, which are what Hollywood stars, managers, agents and casting directors will notice first.

Remember to put you best face forward. In Hollywood, appearances are everything. You’ll want to appear fresh and unique, but balance that with a sanity that is much needed in California by having a few accessories that are loud and flashy and a few that are subtle and traditional. A safe bet is designer eyewear like Mykita, Chrome Hearts, Salt or Alain Mikli paired with traditional shoes that are simple and elegant. Next get a stunning and flashy belt, but pair it with a simple and traditional leather bag. Finally, top off the look with either a simple hat, or plain conservative jewelry.

In Hollywood there are very few things that have stood the test of time. Sunglasses are one of those things, divorce is another. Nearly every popular young star has been photographed in Sunglasses. Find a way to make your aviators stand out in Hollywood and you’ll have found a way to make yourself unique enough to be remembered by casting directors.

Finally, study the stars. Try not to copy their every design move, but instead attempt to unearth subtle trends that emerge across a span of A-list actors or actresses, and then put your own unique spin on the design and move from there. For example, when baseball caps were the hottest thing in Hollywood, a few took to piercing their brims, coloring on the inside brim or otherwise decking out their clothing to stand apart and yet still fit in. Break a leg!

Eyewear projects a certain image, for example, the chunky black glasses Elvis Costello wears on his show, Spectacle. The “dark and heavy” glasses combine with the dark hat makes for a dramatic look.

Walk into a eyeglass store and you immediately understand why choosing the right pair of frames among the hundreds available can be daunting. While form and function are primary concerns, choosing the right color and style of frames to complement your face shape and reflect your character are equally important. Your glasses say a lot about you and your personality. They also project a particular image. The glasses that Elvis is wearing  are very dark and heavy and with the scale and dark hat, he has created a very dramatic look.

A round face is as wide as it is long and looks balanced with rectangular frames. Colorful frames add a playful edge, well suited for creative people. Celebrities with this face shape include: Renee Zellweger, Drew Barrymore, Kate Bosworth, Fergie, Kelly Osbourne.

A heart shape face shape is identified by its high cheek bones, a broad forehead and narrow chin. Light colored or rimless frames are recommended to make the eyes stand out. Celebrities with this face shape include: Michelle Pfeiffer, Lisa Kudrow, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Avril Lavigne, Mary-Kate Olsen, Carmen Electra.

A oval faces are longer than wider and are considered to be well-balanced. People with this type of face can wear just about any frame as long as it is proportionate to the face. Celebrities with this face shape include: Jennifer Anniston, Mariah Carey, Cindy Crawford, Jewel, Heather Locklear, Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman, Julia Roberts, Courtney Cox Arquette, Elle MacPherson, Tyra Banks

Angular or square faces have a wide forehead, chin and cheeks. Round glasses soften this shape while a single color frame gives a more conservative look. Celebrities with this face shape include: Jessica Simpson, Janet Jackson, Mandy Moore, Ashley Judd, Calista Flockhart, Mena Suvari, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Hilary Swank.

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