That's a wrap! Top 7 lessons from my first TV show

I had an incredible opportunity to assist as wardrobe stylist for an American History documentary aka my first TV show! It was absolutely nuts, and definitely had its share of ups and downs. Looking back on it, this was the perfect training environment for me and shaped me into a better stylist and for that we thank the heavens because... wow. After each week I'd sit and reflect and try to decipher what my specific lesson was for that time and this is what I came up with:

1. Speak up; your voice is important if you feel like something is off, say it. Chances are, someone else in the room is feeling the same way.
2. Check your energy; people can tell when something is off. If you're storming through the set with some dark negative energy EVERYONE feels it. When everyone feels it, it shifts the way the work flows. Take a minute before you get to set to just breathe and refocus your energy on having an amazing day.
3. Be quick on your feet; there will always be last minute changes (ex. turning a tank top into a long sleeve or fitting a size 34 pant onto a 28 waist) For someone who constantly plans everything to a T, that can get a bit stressful. However, when you have 5min until the actors have to be on set you have to think quick and find alternatives. Collaborate with your team and don't let it overwhelm you!
4. Learn how to stretch a dollar; when budgets are low but requests are high, this is your opportunity to flex those DIY muscles and make things happen. Be kind to the staff at wardrobe houses (sometimes they'll give you a discount when you explain your situation) This will help you in the future TRUST ME.
5. Always be open to learning something new; you're never going to know everything. It's so so important to open yourself to learning from someone that's way more experienced than you. Personally I hate when people tell me things I already know but this project reminded me that there are a TON of things I don't know and the best way to learn is to shut up and listen.
6. Know when to put your foot down; this goes without saying but some people will try and walk all over you. Set boundaries early and say things with your chest.
7. If you make a mistake, learn from it and move on. DO NOT DWELL (that's me yelling at myself) "Forget the mistake, remember the lesson" - unknown.

Bonus: Never forget the wedding rings; DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I FORGOT TO SEND MY "MARRIED" ACTORS ON SET WITHOUT WEDDING RINGS? And also collect them at the end of the day because they will take it home with them.

**Special thank you to Caprice Conners aka the best mentor I've had in the game so far. She's also a bomb stylist and you can check out her work HERE.