Down the Rabbit Hole

"You look like Alice in Wonderland went to art school!"

So that wasn't exactly what I was thinking today when I got dressed, but you know I'll take it with pleasure!  It's not everyday you get compared to Alice in Wonderland + Art School.

THE ARRIVAL

I packed box after box, not entirely realizing what I was doing, where I was going, or what I was leaving behind.  It's a strange thing to see your drawers empty, your room bare - and the rest of your house completely normal.  Hours went by, days went by, until finally...

It is finished...

i have arrived!

So it's official! The short girl has officially moved into her tall city, and what a city it is!  

Currently I live here:

and the view out my window is quite spectacular:

And of course I wouldn't mind at all living here:

if it weren't for this little thing that runs our lives called money.

but I'd like to think that I can live my life as free-spirited as one can in this world.

And if this world wants me to live my life based on money, you can bet I'll poke this world in the eye with a stick and go find another to live in.

Cut that - no running away for me, I'll don a cape and some gloves with fringe and try to fix this world up!

Nevertheless, the charms of city lights and water make life seem infinitely more magical.  Insert some Rufus Wainwright "La Complainte de la Butte"

 and my life in complete.

On the fashion front, I made my mark after not but three days, when I was stopped mid stroll by a photographer who took my picture for FAB (fashion and business), a student group at the U which connects students to fashion professionals, hosts lunches, puts on style shows ect.  

Said photographer claimed that my picture would be up on the site by nightfall, but as of now I have found no such photo.  

I did however manage to secure a piece of evidence for ya'llz to tide you over while I wait on the photograph of my pretty little getup.  

heck yea- Call me Waldo from now on!

I don't know about you, but I think I could get used to this...

Dress up your Dresses!

Alright, so I'm in the middle of the project, and need the help of some volunteers from the audience.

*cough you cough*

I got this nifty little number at St Vincent on quarter day because I thought it had potential.  Here are my visions for it - please help me pick one!

sorry for the creepy headless mannequin, I didn't want anyone distracted by my goofy expressions.

Full sleeves with and w/out shoulder:

Strap sleeves with & w/out shoulder:

 From the Back (full sleeves):

Heres what I've done: 

the roses used to be all sewn in this jumbo clump on the back of the dress - it was pretty weird.  I have pinned them to the shoulder, unraveled one and twirled it down the sleeve pinning it in place.  I also added a belt because for now I don't feel like taking it in quite yet!  So general public, this is your time to shine!  What do you think I should do with this dress?

then there's the question of whether it matters which shoulder is on and which is off...