Day 35 - Inspired

What a weekend!  Inspiration a plenty.  We spent Friday evening researching photographs for hair, makeup, feeling, content, and creativity that aligns with the aesthetic we want to achieve in next weekend's photo shoot.  We created our story board, at the suggestion of our creative partner, Donnie Myers (http://www.donniemyersstudio.com/) and prepped for our Saturday meeting with Donnie & Olivia.  Brunch at noon to talk about where we stand, where we're going and what needs to be done within the next 5-6 days. 

Here are our key inspirational photos:

As a group, we confirmed that a 2 day shoot is our best bet.  So we secured the studio for 2 days - Saturday and Sunday at an incredible rate!  Only then, did we disover amazing news....the hotel shoot is definitely not needed. It is out!  Why's that??  Well, Donnie & Olivia found the most amazing little diamond in the rough, a studio filled with antiques...furniture, backdrops, paintings, props and interestingly enough, a full line of handmade sunglasses and headpieces.  We hit the jackpot.  We really understand now that this whole thing is simply meant to be.  Too many good things all in a row.  So many great people offering their talent and support. 

Just after we found ourselves practically speechless at learning of all this, we decided to visit the studio to see for ourselves.  This entire project is really much more than we ever expected...in a good way, that is.  We can't wait to get in there for the shoot!

The next several hours were spent meeting up with my good friend Cori to pick up the Italian tights she bought for us in Venice (on one of her many trips to Italy), purchasing a little more lace, dye, notions, eyelashes, nude panties for the girls, additional fancy pantyhose for next week (from The Sock Man at St. Mark's Place - http://www.thesockman.com/), shopping for shoes, etc, etc.  We bought all the little goodies on our shopping list...except for the shoes.  Just couldn't decide.  Do we suck it up and buy the expensive shoes?  Or forget about it and get something basic that doesn't draw attention away from the clothes and cheap enough to help keep within budget?  Still not sure about that...

Sunday was spent sewing.  ALL DAY LONG.  As of the end of day on Sunday (1:45am on Monday morning actually), we had 9 samples sewn with just a bit of handsewing/finishing left to do such as straps, buttons, and buttonholes.  We also booked the hotel for our models and posted a Craigslist ad for hair & makeup.  3 hits on that. 

Monday's "To Do" List:
1/ Finish all hand sewing 6 of the constructed samples.
2/ Get in touch with our models to reconfirm plans for next week.
3/ Secure hair and makeup.
4/ Get snapshots of each of our 4 models to share with the hair stylist & makeup artist.
5/ Order food, wine, champagne for next weekend's shot.

Thanks for following!!  Garment photos to follow on Tuesday.