I'm so so so proud to share with you guys my newest creation: this mint colour maxi dress.
I purchased the fabric last night and poured my entire night into it, hours upon hours of work with many set-backs but managed to complete the project around 1am. Worth it though, as I'm not sure if I'd finish it if I put it down. Once I start something, I like to finish it the same day, if I can.
I was initially inspired by the dress Veronika wore to her baby shower, which is the Gabriella Rocha 'Hally' dress. Since maxi dresses are normally too short for me, and I didn't want to pay $65+ for the dress, I wondered if I could somehow make it. I ended up finding this fabric on sale for $7/metre and bought 2.5 metres. I also bought some thread to match and went home to get started.
The entire project took me about 6 hours, but I suffered many set-backs including running to the store for sewing elastics--that I didn't end up using in the end; talk about frustrating!--having to rip out over six feet of stitches, sewing elastics to the fabric that were on the wrong side, and more.
It was my most intricate project to date, but probably the one of my most proud of. I really wanted a grecian feel to this dress where it flows away from the body and is not form fitted on the lower half like the original Hally dress and really feel I accomplished that.
See some of my other creations:
* Maxi skirt.
* Maxi dress to Maxi skirt (video).
* My favourite top (which I'd replicate if I could but can't remember how I made this several years ago!).
It should be noted that I'm an amature sewer, completely self-taught and have never used a pattern. I make all my pieces from scratch and mostly with deeply discounted fabric or ends of rolls because I'm worried I'll screw up and have wasted a bunch of money. I use a Singer 7256 Fashion Mate which I received for Christmas a few years ago and love it.
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I love a good joke, as much as the next person, but someone recently pointed out to me that I don't like racist jokes. This kind of caught me off guard, I'd never thought about it, but do have strong feelings against racism.
That said, it's not that I've never laughed at a racist (or stereotypical) joke before, I have, but ultimately, I don't find the majority of them funny. I just feel bad because I don't feel it's right, or something...
I hadn't given it much though until it was pointed out to me.
Do you find racist jokes funny?
And now a racist joke...
Ever since receiving my new Lululemon bag in the mail (from an anonymous sender!), I've been debating whether I want to keep the bag or exchange it for a couple new workout items.
I already have a Lululemon gym bag, but it is many years old.; it still looks good, but the new one is way nicer, hence why I'm torn. I also feel like because it was a gift, I should keep it and not exchange it... but alas, I'm still undecided.
Here are a few items in my 'exchange' cart currently:
For my 29th birthday, my boyfriend took me to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico and we made a little video while we were down there!
We stayed at the Aventura Spa Palace (which will soon be torn down and turned into a Hard Rock resort) on the adults side. This 5-star resort was beautiful with many great amenities (and the food was AMAZING).
We visited the Coba Ruins, played tennis, attended a chef's dinner, got pedicures, ate a ton (of coconut ice cream!) and relaxed.
We stayed at the Aventura Spa Palace (which will soon be torn down and turned into a Hard Rock resort) on the adults side. This 5-star resort was beautiful with many great amenities (and the food was AMAZING).
We visited the Coba Ruins, played tennis, attended a chef's dinner, got pedicures, ate a ton (of coconut ice cream!) and relaxed.
As you guys know, I have a part-time job as a Fashion Vlogger with Place d'Orleans, a mall in my city. I shop (within a budget with them) and create vidoes that are posted on YouTube twice a month. You can see all my videos HERE.
Back in November, they asked me to be the face of their 2012 Holiday Campaign and I could not have been more excited. It was my first photoshoot and while nerve-wracking, also so much fun (see the end results HERE). So when they asked me if I would be interested in working on another photoshoot for an upcoming promo they will be doing, I jumped at the chance.
I wanted to share some behind-the scenes photos from the day. We will be shooting again this coming weekend and I'll keep you posted on all the details of what this was for once it's released.
UPDATE: See photos from the second day HERE.
Stylist: Renée Morra
Stylist's Assistant: Danyelle James
Mall: Place d'Orleans
And a photo of my outfit from that day...
Outfit deets: Old Navy jacket (old), Zara sweater & pants, Spring boots, Ardène pashmina & F21 clutch purse.
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