This story is part of Ravishly's Cinpehile Style series spotlighting fashionable looks in some of our favorite films. Read more in the series here.
Who knew Seth Rogan has such a talented wife? Lauren Miller, the real-life wife of everyone's favorite everyguy, decided to shirk his celebrity shadow by writing and producing her own film fit for her looks and style—indie, funny, approachable, and on-point when it comes to portraying a modern young woman.
The plot: You won't find fancy digs or a (perverted, dungeon-wielding) millionaire boyfriend here—Lauren is broke, frustrated with her dead-end career and needs accommodation. Katie, her college nemesis, has a spacious apartment and is in desperate need of a roommate. Together, the women start a phone sex business to help ends meet. Miller manages to keep it classy and hilarious; their maybe shady business is portrayed as empowering and character-building. There's not a slut-shame in sight.
The ambiance: Set—naturally—in overpriced New York City, For a Good Time Call is all about sunny Ikea-meets-flea-market interiors and upbeat locations, as well as an ironic take on the archetypal war between personal tastes and belief systems. Katie and Lauren couldn't be more different, and their interior design aesthetics accurately display two opposing ends of the shabby chic-modern minimalism scale; disputes over sofas and drapes are especially entertaining.
The style: Good girl vs. bad girl, the sultry seductress vs. the naïve protégé. The costume director did an incredible job at clashing the two women's styles as they slowly become friends and learn from each other. Katie is all about leopard print, kimono caftans and stilettos, while Lauren favors simple sun-dresses, pastels, girly stripes and frills. When Lauren finally pays homage to Katie's killer instincts in an animal print, figure hugging dress, it's a sweet moment of cinematic warmth. Justin Long, playing the gay friend who brought the two together, adds preppy chic in cute shirts and loafers.
Watch and learn: If you're into rompers and jump-suits, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better role model than loud, fiery, get-the-hell-out-of-my-way Katie. Lauren, on the other hand, is a model citizen in impossibly adorable Anthropology gear.
And both these women can teach you a thing or two about sexy phone talk, just in case.
