5.28.10

Awhile ago I came across the photo Thomas took of me after my bike accident. I am taken aback every time I see it.

The bike accident happened about two years ago around this time. I had recently started riding my bike everywhere. It was another time in my life when I was stressed the shit out. Me and my siblings were doing fashion stroll then and things weren't turning out right. I rode the train out to the suburbs and then my bike to their house. Somehow the train trax caught my tire and I dont really remember hitting the ground, but I did. Which is bad because that mean I blacked out a little. Anywho, it was a really strange experience. My family still thinks this is one of the scariest things that has ever happened to them. A stranger dropped my off at my parents house and I walked in with that (see photo) face. I remember crying because I thought going to the doctor would be expensive. My face actually really didn't hurt.


Its just really surprising to come across that photo. I keep forget it even happened. I forget that I was a physical monster for a month.

I'm going out of town for a bit, I will take photos.

M.E.T

5.27.10

Hey! There is a random friendly cat in this photo!

I took these photos a few days ago, and strangely even after some practice I still totally flubbed them. I mean, I totally meant for my face to be washed out. I know thats a style now but I usually dont go for that. SO sorry about that.



This week I have been able to go on two runs. Which has been fabulous. After being seemingly lock in my apt forced to sew for the last two weeks, its nice to go back to a normalish schedule. I like that working out is part of my life. Never in a million years did I think I would like to run and I would choose to do it. I am a super competitive person, to the point where it sucks the fun out of my favorite past times. But sometimes in order for me to enjoy something there has to be NO competition. Just me running, no coach saying I'm too slow, no getting lost from the rest of the team in a mountain trail, no crying. Just me going my own pace, where I want to go when I want to. I of course have the goal to loose weight and become healthier but its very different from previous running goals.

Nice.

Jacket - Jump
Dress - Heirloom
Socks - HUE
Sandals - Industry

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5.26.10

Last night I took it easy. I didn't watch a movie or sew anyting. I did finally catch an elusive bus, begin building my cardboard fort around the guest bed, and play Pokemon for hours. I am training my Pokemon for a battle with 4 my male cousins. We are grouped in teams of two. I have to battle my teammate before the actual tournament, I would like to absolutely destroy him. Yay! SO I've been playing non-stop. Is it totally illogical to be paranoid that they might be reading this? Who am I kidding no one reads this!

I've been thinking a lot about who I am and whether I've changed over time. There are some definite things that have changed. So many things about myself have changed in the last 10 years ago or even 1 year ago. BUT I've always been the same person. Meaning I mostly think and want the same things. I've learned alot and make better decisions with every new year. I like to think of myself now as who I always wanted to be through out my infancy and teen years. I really am basically what I wanted to be loved, attractive, awesome wardrobe, own apartment, successful, world traveler, well liked etc...I bring this up because I've been looking at high school people online and when I look back at myself its possible for them not to completely recognize me now. I now go by my full name, I dress feminine and sometimes outlandish, my hair is half as long as my person, and I've really blossomed. Although so much has changed I feel like nothing has changed. These thoughts are most evident to me as I wait for the bus wearing and adorable handmade sun dress with two extremely heavy bags filled with computer, dremmel, wood, jewel saw, chips and Pokemon handbook. During all this I'm intently playing Pokemon on my gameboy and hoping the 517 arrives soon.



Black Feather Jacket - Gomatta Girls
Dress - Michael Kors
Socks - HUE
Shoes - Born

M.E.T 4 LYFE.

5.25.10

It's over, the Fashion Stroll has come and gone. I have sewed day and night and thought of nothing else. That is over now. The show went well, I have a hard time saying anything is GREAT!!!! Because I'm realistic. It rained like CRAZY that early evening. There were some booths that were not prepared for the rain. We in fact were overachievers. We had a canopy, a dressing room, and led lights than ran from batteries and hung like chandeliers.

The runway show went well and I will show you photos as soon as Greg and I process them. Here are photos of some of the finished items of clothing.





This is what my sewing room looked like the day before the show, Chaos! My outfit is also somewhat chaotic. This room continues to get smaller and smaller, I have 4 giant TV boxes in here that I plan to make into a fort around the guest bed. Now I have time!

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5.19.10

I've been slacking, on this blog that is. Otherwise I've been incredible busy. I am constantly tired. I think its because my dreams are weighed with thought and worry. Usually Im the type of person who cant sleep in past 7:30. I get up and start puttering around. Lately on Sat Ive slept til 10:30. On weekdays I've been sleeping til 8 which is really late for me. This Friday is the fashion stroll, and my clothing will be displayed. I'm hoping that I can relax after that. Im not sure I will though. I have 3 orders to complete soon after the show and trips to plan. Hmmm... Being busy is good though, for me its always been a way to gauge level of importance.




Sweater - Sad/Awesome discount store
Dress - Insight
Belt - Heirloom
Tights - HUE
Shoes - Steve Madden

M.E.T.

5.13.10

HEY THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE POSTED ON THE 13, BLEH!

This outfit is sort of lackluster. That's why I didn't post it a few weeks ago when I wore it, but I haven't had time to take new photos. My life is sleeping, eating and sewing. NEXT FRIDAY is Fashion Stroll. I have to have all 6 of my outfits ready. Im very nervous, I hope it all looks great and that I can sell atleast one thing.



Jacket - Tullete
Shirt - American Apparel
Skirt - Roxy?

M.E.T.

5.11.10

Pink? I will fill in later.

5.6.10

I have something that all those other blog girls don't have. Can you guess what it is? Nope its not this Green Velvet coat.

Yup, its my little tummy constantly poking out of my clothes. Recently I realized how small most other daily outfit bloggers are. Alot of blogger I read have been selling their own clothes and when I take a look at their wares Im shocked by everything being a size 0. I am definitely not a size 0, as you can tell in these photos.


For me getting dressed is like solving a puzzle. I take inconsideration my shape, what I would like to highlight and conceal. I think of my coloring (funny was of saying it). My largest point is my chest (gift and curse) my smallest point right below mt chest. For my shape I look best in dress with an Empire waist. It shows off the size of my smallest point and then flows out hiding my stomach. I think that every person can look attractive and well dressed. Its just important to know what your working with.

I try to steer clear of pants, too short t-shirts, non flowy skirt, too tight anything.
I look for print and good deep colors, thicker fabrics, a skirt that flows out, etc.

Green Velvet Coat - Gift
Nude Lace Dress
Modcloth Sandals

M.E.T

5.5.10

It is now sunny here in the SLC. I saw this as an opportunity to run around my apartment grounds and take photos. I took as many photos as I could, thinking it could rain the rest of the week. Utah weather is very bi-polar, but it seems like its going to be another lovely day. This outfit is what I consider an edgy summer outfit because of the bold shorts. Also I'm wearing a leather jacket, just in case the weather changes for the worse.




Lately I've been very tense. Not knowing whether I will indeed have enough outfits for Fashion Stroll, or whether I will have sufficient jobs to pay for my life. Its all happening at once and I need to hold it together. Its difficult and I'm SO nervous and anxious.

Jacket - Jump
T-shirt - Built By Wendy
Shorts - Self Made
Socks - Hue
Metallic Mary Jane's - Found at old warehouse 10 yrs ago.

M.E.T

5.4.10

Yesterday was the first day that the rain and snow let up. The sun was out and everything was lit. Unfortunately I didn't have time to take photos and I was dressed for riding a bike. Oh well, we will just have to make do with these sort of gloomy photos. Truthfully the weather has been the biggest reason for the lack of posts, no sun and camera is not waterproof.



In other news Greg and I finally finished watching Rupaul's Drag Race, Season 2. Season 2 was alot better quality then Season 1. The stage was WAY bigger, better lighting, better camera work, everything. EXCEPT I never felt any sort of connection with the contestants. The last seasons, top two were fabulous. I honestly cared about them and was emotionally impacted by the finale. This time its like "Oh she won, hmph". I think when you upgrade quality sometimes you risk loosing the emotions that made it popular to begin with. I still had ALOT of fun watching the second season and I do think its the best show out there, but you get what Im saying right?

Sweater - Steve & Barry's
Dress - Nordstrom Rack
Shirt - Nordstrom Rack
Socks - Hue
Shoes - Steve Maddens
Belt - Thrift Town

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