apron update

So my adventures in fund raising for my clothing line took off pretty good with the totes and like I mentioned I also decided to add aprons to the mix.

my original idea was to make a huge package deal where you would get
a reversible tote
a reversible apron
a cute headband and
a kitchen towel 
=all for a flat price

My idea was chopped up because I just didnt have the time to work on aprons aaaand totes.

Now that my tote sales had calmed down a bit I decided to go back in and revisit the package idea

monday I actually finished the first reversible apron and pattern.

the actual product will have black also (ill upload those pics when I get a chance)

I decided to go with the bombshell top and slightly full skirt bottom for coverage. When I finished it I actually wanted to make 2 more but for now I dont want to over do it.

here is the pic of me in the apron with the matching headband

I will have more updates as the week progresses. So far day 1 of production was spent writing blogs so I have to try and produce today. which should have been day 2 or production.



I also added a pic of me in the apron (cartoon style) on my website yesterday :)
www.joanak.com (desktop view)

Huge wardrobe malfunction(s)

This morning, while I was getting everything ready, I decided to make a last minute alteration to my dress. I removed the ribbon because I was afraid it would Frey and unravel. After I removed the ribbon I decided to try it on to make sure it looked good. All was fine until I tried to take it off. The zipper broke on me as I was unzipping it. It would have been a semi easy fix if I had a spare black zipper laying around but, I don't. That was my last one. I had to squeeze my way out of it then spent some time trying to repair it and looking for something to replace it with frantically. No luck. I repaired the break but, because it was a damaged track I now can't open the zipper. I even had my husband trying to help and almost broke down in tears. I decided to pull out some editor pants I hadn't worn before and am wearing that to the first fashion show (Sue Wong) this Morning. I am hoping that I can fix my zipper problem and wear it to the gower studios fashion weekend event. MORE BAD NEWS. As we were getting gas at our local gas station I decided I wanted a Starbucks mocha frap (the on the go ones) and began to drink it as my husband pulled out of the gas station. Because there was a huge truck blocking his view of oncoming traffic he jerked forward and slammed on the break as I was mid sip.....I'm sure you all know what happened next. As you know the Starbucks container has a very wide drinking top. Almost half of the drink spilled down the front of my brand new never been worn purple silk top. In an attempt to clean it up I started to wipe it down with my son's diaper wipes (a clean one mind you) but no luck there either. The top is ruined. On our way to LA I had to stop and buy a new top. I am very unhappy with it but I'm rolling with the punches today :(.

update on dress #2 and (Joey Quan) lash vote

Sadly I will probably not be able to finish dress#2 :(
This is a huge disappointment for me but, time just wont allow it.
UNLESS....I cant sleep tonight. ;-) in which case ill pull another all nighter and surprise you all tomorrow morning lol....very doubtful though.

As far as preparation for this event goes.
-I have someone coming to do my hair tonight :)
-I had my Mani/pedi & eyebrows waxed the other day.
-on my own for makeup though since no one I know can do it last minute :(

Fun note though:
I'm actually getting really excited and anxious to put on my brand spanking new 

MINK Eyelashes and Hair Crystals by Joey Quan

(visit his site for more info www.shopjoeyquan.com )

Which pair do you guys think I should wear on the red carpet tomorrow?? I'm torn between the 2 and feedback is greatly appreciated. They are both great looking but I cant decide!

Pretty In mink...

 or Mink Out Loud?

here they are side by side

 

Comment and let me know :-)