My Momma

Today is Mother's day and I have the most amazing momma in the world. I know that a lot of people probably say that but in truth she really is. Since the first day I was born we have in inseparable. She has helped me through every good and bad phase in my life. So here's to you momma, you're the best!

Summer

So hopefully based on the present weather, summer will soon be here to stay. It will be so excited to go to school this summer with the sun all shiny and people walking their doggies, eating ice cream and smackin their bratty kids. No joke people, what is with parents these days. Please be kind to your children. There is a serious lack of control, either they are hitting them and yelling or they are being hit by their children. I think I've been watching too much Nanny 911!

Ruthie and I are trying to come up with a good idea for our graduation. We have been working so hard and we first thought that we would have a graduation party. That's the first thing that really comes to mind. I mean when you spend four years working towards something it deserves a little recognition and I don't want it to get lost in the wedding planning/wedding itself. On Friday we talked about going on a trip somewhere, possibly with whoever could come. My mom and Ryan expressed interest in coming and if Ruthie's mom could go that would be so much fun. But we still have to plan things or even decide on what to plan.

Last wednesday I had my sr. collection midterm and it went very well. I have some minor things that I have to fix but I did my best. Right before I was about to go into my midterm, I was thinking that it would have been easier if I hadn't done my best because I could take criticism better than if I did work my very hardest and still was criticized. Thankfully I was able to go in their with some confidence in myself. Nonetheless, it is over! and here are some picture of my collection that don't do it justice because I have a crappy dress form that is not shaped like a human! Plus I didn't iron them before so they are a little wrinkle from their return back home.
This is my first dress that I am doing and it is fully lined with an invisible zipper in the back with self faced cap sleeves and a silk hem. The body fabric is a wool/lycra blend and the lining is rayon ambiance.

This is the overdress that is made from silk chiffon and a cotton/lycra blend. the top is interfaced with knit interfacing and the hem is a baby hem. This one has been a little booger!

Here is the second ensemble that I did. The pants are a wide leg pant that are a wool/lycra blend with a contoured waistband and pockets in the front, no pockets in the back for a smoother look and only a hook at the center front so that they pant lies smoother. The top is a knit cotton/lycra blend turtleneck with dolman sleeves, which essentially means there is no armscye, just a seam along to upper arm and then one along the lower arm going down the side. Its meant to drape gracefully on the arms, if the dress form had ARMS!


Next up I will be doing two more dresses, one a wool sheath dress with silk color blocking and the other a silk, pleated, sleeveless party dress!I have my work cut out for me but getting those first done was a big part. Just two more to go, thats what I keep telling myself.

Also I have begun making my wedding bouquets and here is a picture of my finished one, I still have to make my throw away bouquet.




Oh and something else. I was at dress barn and when we walked in there was a Mary Kay lady there with her little table set up. My mom has been searching for some makeup that won't break her out. We have very sensitive skin and with the new mineral makeup that they are coming out with and have had for the past couple of years now seemed like the right time so it was actually just a coincidence that we met that lady because we were planning a trip to Ulta later that day. Anyways we entered a contest for $25 of free makeup and she called me last night to tell me that I've won. We were going to do a makeup party anyways but this just makes the deal sweeter.

My Crazy Life

We got the invitations last weekend and they are so pretty. I wasn't so sure about the purple lettering because I couldn't see it in the final product (we chose not to do proofs) Thank god they turned out so well. I can't wait to mail them out.

I decided that I wanted to register at Bed, Bath and Beyond because they have a great return policy. It would have been a great experience except I think the guy that was helping us was either very sick or very high. We were answering his questions and it took him like an hour to input our information into the computer. We picked out china and stemware and flatware with him and he said that he would input them into the computer for us. Well when I got home to check it he had put in the wrong stuff. It was so frustrating. I wanted to smack him! Anyways, everything is fixed and ready to go.I am keeping the Macy's and Crate and Barrel registries because we can buy stuff off of them after the wedding!

I recieved my veil about two days ago and I love it. The comb is HUGE but I am going to replace it with a brown comb that will blend into my hair better. I am also contemplating adding some rhinestones to it.

I only have two classes this term but it feels like five. I really need to start working on it today or I will get behind.

Soon Ryan and I are going to go apartment hunting and I couldn't be more excited.

I feel bad that Ryan and Jeremy haven't really been on the best terms lately. It seems like Ryan wants the best for Jeremy. But Jeremy just seems to take it as a slight! It sucks because we are both missing out! I've never had any siblings! But I guess I just have to keep reminding myself that Ryan also comes with great friends who fill that position and more! Must be thankful for them!

I can't write anymore!
steph

Corsets Are Not My Friend

So I finished up the sewing of my corset this morning and I put decided to do a lining and well I put the boning in backwards into the lining. So instead of the boning curving outward it curves inward. It sucked from the beginning because the boning is rolled up so it curves and it makes it terrible to work with...but sometimes you just have to roll with it.
I am hoping to make a stop at the diabetic bakery today to get some yummy treats. My favorite is the napoleon which is huge and 163 calories and 4 carbs.I usually only eat half at a time so it works out to even less...but so yum! Even if it is a little expensive, sometimes you have to have a treat.
Tomorrow is wedding extravaganza day and I am excited because it get to spend some time with my mom. Who could ask for a better start to a weekend. First it's a south park day with Ruthie and then some mom time.

Procrastination

So at first I thought that I know my hair better than anyone so why not do my own hair. But now I don't want to deal with it myself. Why shouldn't I relax on the big day? So I made an appointment for a consultation with Sunny's Weddings at the Oak Grove Hair Salon for April 5th @ 1:00pm. I'm actually excited. I really hate calling people to set up appts because I always sound like such a dork.
I am also planning on going to the wedding cottage or I think that is what it is called to look for different invitations because my mom woke me up this morning to tell me that she really wasn't too keen on the ones that we bought..which can be returned thankfully. I agreed because they look green to me. They are supposed to be silvery, but they aren't. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and admit to yourself that something isn't right and you gotta fix it before its too late. So we are now on the hunt again.
I am also reading a new book about what they don't tell brides and what to expect! Its helping me with the transition because I am a fiercely independent person and my instincts are to fight for it! Accepting your own happiness is not easy if it conflicts with that.
My current sewing projects include a corset, a lingerie ensemble, and one more dress for my senior collection. I also have to do some work on my portfolio and I've been putting it off. BUT FIRST I HAVE TO CLEAN MY HOUSE! I can't start something new until the house is clean and I can find things. So that is what I am going to do now.

I will say that I am very excited about chris and rebecca's wedding in fall 2009!
Now I just want everyone to get married and I have to reign my excitement in because I want people who aren't even in relationships to get married just so I can talk with them about it! OH GOD WHAT HAVE I BECOME?

Starting Over

I am renewing my resolve to keep up with the blog posting. I think that writing helps to cleanse you of all the bad things that have happened and help to reaffirm the good things in life. So what are the good things? Well, my number one good thing is Ryan. I couldn't ask for anything better because there isn't. But not just Ryan, there are the people that came with him, some of the greatest people I've met. Fun and full of life and inspiring. I know that I am younger than he is but I look up to his friends! They inspire for what is to come.
I am also thankful for my friends. Towards the end of last year I added a new friend to my most trusted list. Ruthie is such an amazing person and I am so thankful that we have gotten to know eachother. She is responsible for nurturing my newfound love of South Park and I have her to thank for helping me to learn the computer patternmaking program. Senior Collection II next term is going to be a blast and its because she is there to keep me motivated.
I'm most thankful for the combination of family and friends that will be at our wedding and for the support that they have given me. Each day my excitement grows. We bought the invitations, the bridesmaid dresses, flowers and I can't wait to pick out my jewelry, shoes and other accessories for the big day.
One thing that I have been fighting lately is my new plan for eating healthy. Ever since I got sick, I have been a stranger to my workout. If you fall off you must get back on and that is what I must do. Plus I have to finish my finals that were postponed and I need good brainpower!
So here is what I think that everyone needs to keep them healthy over everything else......LAUGHTER
My cheeks may hurt and my sides may ache but there's nothing better than laughing your heart out. Okay enough for today I am going to stock up on more bridal magazines.
Here is how I have decided that I want my hair to look like and there will be a bun in the back.
The bun is up for interpretation though and I haven't decided how I want it. I would like my veil to hang from below the bun and then place a comb into the bun or something sparkly. Here is a bun that I like a lot!

Can't think?

It's been months since I have posted anything and there is a very good reason for that. I have been dedicating all my time to my schoolworkd. By dedication, I mean living, eating and breathing it. School has become synonymous with home. I hope that I look back on these times as good times. The holidays are coming and hopefully I will be able to update and post some more thoughts and goingons. Till then