Got a job interview? Fix up, look sharp

Yes, I just quoted Dizzee Rascal, got a problem with that? So last week I told you in this post about how I was invited to go on set at Loehmann's for NYCTV's new show, Job Hunt, and now I have even more deets on the show, which premieres tomorrow night at 9pm! 

Remember Felix? Of course you do—how could you forget him? Check out the vid below for his tips on how to dress for success at your next job interview. 

          

Ok, so I admit, it was a hard pill for me to swallow when he said absolutely NO black for an interview. That's all I ever wear! Oh right, I'm the one without a job. Point noted. And look at Elisa in the background looking snazzy in her new interview attire. I love the idea of a gray dress with a cute, but professional cropped jacket. Hey Fe, can you dress me for my next interview? Please?

                

Elisa and I chatted at the end of the day, and we took comfort in the fact that we're going through the same thing right now—us unemployed folks need to stick together! I can totalllly relate to the roller coaster feeling of being optimistic one day, and down in the dumps the next. Trust me, my life is not all free happy hours and fashion parties—more times than not, I'm down and stressed. No one wants to read about my gripes though, so I try to keep it to myself, put on a smile and keep on truckin'. P.S. Please excuse my eyebrow question to Felix. I had been admiring his all day long, and it just kinda slipped out. Oopsie! 

After being on the set of Job Hunt, I'm so excited to see it! You better believe I'll be taking notes—I could use a little help not only in the fashion department, but also on how to reinvent myself, enhance my skills and master an interview no matter what's thrown my way. The host, Tory Johnson, founder and CEO of Women For Hire is hardcore, man. She knows her stuff! 

Mark it on your calendars, friends—9pm tomorrow night! And I'm even skipping The Biggest Loser to tune in. Yes, that's major, but I know it will be worth it. Twitter it, Facebook it, stamp it on your forehead—I don't care how you spread the word, but I'll love you forever if you do ;)

So tell me: Does anyone have any funny or insightful interview stories to share? Any fashion questions for Felix? Do share!

I had a love affair with Dolce and Gabbana today

It was hot, sexy and entirely too short-lived. Today my friend Nancy invited me to come on set  for a taping of NYCTV's new show, Job Hunt (premieres Feb. 2!). The show is about helping unemployed people get back on their feet and find work—why how fitting for FnF! Today's taping was at Loehmann's where I watched a lovely woman named Elisa get a wardrobe makeover. It was so cool to see the behind-the-scenes action, but I have to admit I was quite distracted by the fabulous clothes! I always have an excuse not to shop at Loehmann's—the lines are too long, I don't feel like scouring the racks, blah blah, but my attitude has now changed—they have some awesome pieces! And apparently even celebrity stylist Robert Verdi shops for his clients, like Miz Eva Longoria, there. Looks like I'll have to put in the work if I want to look like a star!

Stylist of the stars, Felix Mercado, was kind enough to give me some pointers in between takes. He insisted I try on this killer Dolce and Gabbana sequin bomber jacket and showed me how to rock it. According to him, scrunching up the sleeves is a MUST!

He also gave me a quick tutorial on how to pose—ugh, you should have seen the first few pics before I finally got it right. So here's what you do: hand goes on hip; push the tush out a bit to make an S-shape; chin goes up, then down, then slightly up—STOP! You've got it! Umm yeah, I'm going to have to practic this in the mirror. 

Yeah so I had the jacket on for all of 60 seconds before I had to take it off. Tear. It was a really fun afternoon though, and I met a lot of awesome people. Stay tuned for fun vids and more info about Job Hunt on Monday! Is anyone out there a pro discount shopper? What are your tips for finding those fab pieces?!