Itch the Industry

The history of fashion as we know it had been placed before us since the beginnings of Coco and Christian.

The Little Black Dress vs. The Bar Suit!

How about we combine the two: The Little Black Bar Dress!?

New Look 2012

If only I had their mad tailoring skills. 

Sewing is underway...but I shall never beat the great Coco or Christian!

My new favorite garment is swirly petties! 

I'm bringing them back...

This is the way i'm going to dress from now on.

Dresses and skirts with poofy swirly petties!

Screw jeans and tee's!

And the best part about this style....

I CAN FIND IT AT ANY THRIFT!

Houte Couture Thrift

1950's Vint.

EST. 2012

RachaelKellieGuerrero

I'm itching my way in.

Fashion Forward Fashionistas!

Hello Ladies of the 21st Century!

(wannabe ladies of the 19th century!)

I am currently studying fashion design at Palomar College and I am in love with every minute of every class! 

Today I had my History of Costume class...which took me 45 minutes to get to because of the early morning traffic! Bleck, ghetto.

Anyways, we learned about the Crinoline Period today, which was absolutely amazing! 

The way they dressed back then is the way I wish we all dressed now!

Who needs stupid jeans and Tee's?! Although, they are quite comfy :)

I'm pretty obsessed with anything Victorian and Vintage, so today was awe inspiring for me.

I am hoping to find old vintage wedding dresses and cut them and piece them together to make my own wedding dress! 

Here are some of the items that inspires me from to Crinoline Period 

(wedding style)

boots from 1871 (made in USA)

(in all white)

hoop skirt (1800's)

hoop skirt 

hoop skirt with dress

vintage sleeves :) 

wedding headband 

The hoop skirt came about in the 1800's and is something I hope to have in my wedding dress!

Women wore 7 different layers of clothing during this time:

drawers

chemise

corset

corset cover

hoop skirt

petticoat 

2 piece dress

Talk about being way too hot!

Beauty was definitely a burden for those classy women.

I hope that I can piece together a dress that consists of all of these pieces!

That would be a wedding dress dream come true :)

Let me know if you know of any more cool spots that have vintage dresses that I can rip apart!

XOXO!

And the Sewing Begins!!!

Project #1

Jean Skirt with pockets!

I turned in my first project for my advanced sewing class and I only missed one point! 

My skirt was in the top 5 that she showed to the class as the best!

You can't see the sweet vintage button, but it adds the nice old fashioned flare to it that it needed.

I can't wait to start making garment appropriate clothes for my fellow mo mo's!

LDS Fashionista, here I come!

xoxo!

Syob

He shut the door on me 4 times...regret is all that fills his soul.

The handle is wiggling, but I have locked it.
Do I dare open it once more?

What a sucker I would be, re-opening a wounded sore.  

A new door has opened.

Light is shinning through.

Only time will tell.

:)

Open the door for those that want all of you, forever, just the way you are, the first time the door is open. Don't let anyone shut the door 4 times and then want it open again.
We are elect ladies.
Let yourself be treated like one.

Here is an excerpt from Your Happily Ever After By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Second Couselor in the First Presidency in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) May 2010:

Isn't it remarkable to know that our eternal Heavenly Father knows you, hears you, watches over you, and loves you with an infinite love? In fact, His love for you is so great that He has granted you this earthly life as a precious gift of “once upon a time,” complete with your own true story of adventure, trial, and opportunities for greatness, nobility, courage, and love. And, most glorious of all, He offers you a gift beyond price and comprehension. Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all—eternal life—and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.”

But such a blessing does not come without a price. It is not given simply because you desire it. It comes only through understanding who you are and what you must become in order to be worthy of such a gift.

Trial Is Part of the Journey

For a moment, think back about your favorite fairy tale. In that story the main character may be a princess or a peasant; she might be a mermaid or a milkmaid, a ruler or a servant. You will find one thing they all have in common: they must overcome adversity.

Cinderella has to endure her wicked stepmother and evil stepsisters. She is compelled to suffer long hours of servitude and ridicule.

In “Beauty and the Beast,” Belle becomes captive to a frightful-looking beast in order to save her father. She sacrifices her home and family, all she holds dear, to spend several months in the beast’s castle.

In the tale “Rumpelstiltskin,” a poor miller promises the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The king immediately sends for her and locks her in a room with a mound of straw and a spinning wheel. Later in the story she faces the danger of losing her firstborn child unless she can guess the name of the magical creature who helped her in this impossible task.

In each of these stories, Cinderella, Belle, and the miller’s daughter have to experience sadness and trial before they can reach their “happily ever after.” Think about it. Has there ever been a person who did not have to go through his or her own dark valley of temptation, trial, and sorrow?

Sandwiched between their “once upon a time” and “happily ever after,” they all had to experience great adversity. Why must all experience sadness and tragedy? Why could we not simply live in bliss and peace, each day filled with wonder, joy, and love?

The scriptures tell us there must be opposition in all things, for without it we could not discern the sweet from the bitter.² Would the marathon runner feel the triumph of finishing the race had she not felt the pain of the hours of pushing against her limits? Would the pianist feel the joy of mastering an intricate sonata without the painstaking hours of practice?

In stories, as in life, adversity teaches us things we cannot learn otherwise. Adversity helps to develop a depth of character that comes in no other way. Our loving Heavenly Father has set us in a world filled with challenges and trials so that we, through opposition, can learn wisdom, become stronger, and experience joy.

My dear young sisters, you need to know that you will experience your own adversity. None is exempt. You will suffer, be tempted, and make mistakes. You will learn for yourself what every heroine has learned: through overcoming challenges come growth and strength.

It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life’s story will develop.

There are those among you who, although young, have already suffered a full measure of grief and sorrow. My heart is filled with compassion and love for you. How dear you are to the Church. How beloved you are of your Heavenly Father. Though it may seem that you are alone, angels attend you. Though you may feel that no one can understand the depth of your despair, our Savior, Jesus Christ, understands. He suffered more than we can possibly imagine, and He did it for us; He did it for you. You are not alone.

May we always remember this ladies, fore we are princess and we will find prince charming if he has not yet found you!

Boys:Syob 

They will come and go, but don't let them tell your your not good enough. And don't let them dump you 4 times and then want you back again. 

Your prince charming will come, after we make it through adversity (stupid boys)!

Don't give up princesses. 

XOXO!

Intended Inspiration; Medicine @ Its Finest

Here are some things that inspire me on a daily basis...

Bikes

Farmer's Market

Vintage Fashion

Vintage Photography

Jesus Christ

 My Dad

My Mom

 My Family

My Friends

My Childhood 

These things get me through life's toughest challenges. I am who I am because of where I have been, what I have been and whose I have been. Inspiration is medicine at its finest. Remember the moments in your life that have defined you! Life is passing us by each day, we can't let life get ahead of us. I like to live my life by one simple quote:

"Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today."

James Dean

Groucho Marx

The man says:

"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."

Couldn't agree more.

I have been experiencing this feeling with time these last few weeks.

ITS SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS!

I don't know where the time has gone.

I haven't blogged in a few weeks...haven't gone to the gym either.

No wonder I feel MUSHY. 

ZUMBA has left my weekly schedule! 

It was supposed to happen today, but I saw this with Kassy's mama instead.

I HIGHLY recommend this to all ages.
FYI: You will cry.
Thanks to the little old witch, I am now inspired to take a wood working class this fall.

This is what the rest of my day consists of...

Anthropology is eating my brain.
 Cheez-Its are filly my belly.
Strawberry lemonade is puckering my lips.
This day is a sweet one :)

Until Hco ruins it...

XOXO!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all you fabulous fathers!

My dad holds a special place in my heart. 

Probably half my heart. My Mother the other half. 

"You are the god and the weight of her world." -John Meyer

Thank you for giving me the world Dad :)

I am so blessed to have been raised by you. 

Who I am today is half of who you are.

I trulyy look up to you in everything you do.

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do!

XOXO!

Yours Truly,

"Rachy Bachy"