Times, They Are a Changin'

This dress is not the only thing in my life that went through a drastic change...

This week has been scary and exciting.  I had my first week working as a seamstress.  To be completely honest, I spent a majority of the time geeking out over the awesomeness of industrial sewing machines.  I already feel like I am learning so much.  I think it will really increase the quality of the things I make, which is outstanding.  Plus, I am getting paid which is always good.

It's crazy to think that a year ago, my parents gave me a sewing machine for Christmas, and now I am completely in love with the craft, and looking to make a career doing it.

Also, this happened...

I have been on a complete 90's kick lately.  Something heart-wrenching and nostalgic about a good 90's rock ballad.  My personal favorite...

Song I can't stop listening to: The Freshman // The Verve Pipe

Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?

This isn't the dress you're looking for...oh wait, IT SO IS.

You won't see any before pictures, and I'll tell you why: because I made this. Like, made it made it.  This lovely Star Wars material was a vintage bed sheet.  I have had it lying around for quite some time, but I had a limited about of fabric so I knew I would only get one shot.

Those of you who saw the sheet sitting around my house for months know how scared I was to start it.  As nervous as I was, I am pretty happy with the way that things turned out.  Therefore I am going to fill by day with Star Wars puns, and humming theme songs.  

Speaking of today, I will be quite busy doing my roommates hair and make-up.  This is the part where you think, wait doesn't she live with three guys?  Yes, I do.  But they are in the drag show tonight with a couple of their friends.  I am in charge of make-up and wardrobe and I am so excited!!  They are doing the mash-up of Rumor Has It/Someone Like You from Glee.  Their dance is awesome.  I will be sure to include pictures and maybe a video

...if you're good.

Song that I can't stop humming everywhere I walk:

Mega Million Dollar Dress

Today is the big day! The day of the mega million lottery. $640 million dollars. I'm pretty sure that with our economy in the state it is in, the winner will meet an unnatural end.  Either that or live in a constant state of depression due to the persistent nagging by family and friends, asking for money.

That being said, I didn't buy a ticket.  I have the worst luck in the entire world and I have never won a thing in my life.  Therefore, I decided that for me it would be a waste of a dollar.  So I took that dollar, and bought this dress instead.

It's not $640 million dollars, but it's still quite the deal.

Peace, my little darlings.

Song I can't stop listening to today: This Will Be Our Year/The Zombies

Wearing Elderly Lingerie in Public

Is it normal to wear this lingerie that is clearly designed for a grandmother in public? Probably not.

Am I going to do it anyway?

 Definitely.

I found this...nightgown(?) at a thrift store for $2.99.  It seems like a cross between lingerie and 80's workout attire.  It even has those creepy boob pockets in the front.  And yet...I bought it.  My boyfriend literally laughed at me when I tried it on for the before picture.

Alex-"Oh wow...umm shiny teal.  This is going to be an interesting one."

Me-"You don't think I can pull it off?"

Alex-"....silence...."

So I flipped it around, hacked it into a moderate fishtail skirt, and threw an even more obnoxious gold belt on it.  

Add RayBans. Add Headband.  Place arms on hips and grimace.  Yields one force to be reckoned with.

Okay...so maybe it's not my favorite transformation that I've done, but hey it cost me three dollars. 

Song I can't stop listening to today: I Will Remain/Matthew & The Atlas