As promised here I show the step by step pics of the hat that I meticulously and painstakingly did all by myself, for our Media Launch. The 'hat' that you have seen in my previous post, was not already as it seemed. These few pics you will get to see how I created this 'masterpiece' (I'd like to call it, as I had gone through quite a bit making it! LOL), from scratch. This masterpiece started out innocently enough as just an ordinary straw hat.
I was desperately looking for appropriate flowers to adorn it as the theme for our Media Launch was Enchanted Garden, and so it dawned upon me that I do have nice flowers arrangements at home. These once before some gorgeous table arrangements, were 'sacrificed' as I literally plucked out some of the flowers and glued them onto the hat! Mom was horrified at the state of those flower vases when I was doing this!
The first initial stage is done. I had experimented several ways to place this gorgeous (and costly) laces around the hat, and after some 'test drive' I realised I have to sew the laces on, for a safer and stronger hold onto the hat, especially that the flowers later will add more weight. I wouldn't want to have bits and pieces of these decorations to leave a trail while I do my catwalk on stage, would I?
Next challenge is to cover the hat's top. It was not easy since it is not a hard top, and the laces were difficult to align for the best coverage. Armed with a glue gun, I had the laces glued on, for double protection, even after stitching them on. Next, I sewed the flowers too. It was tricky on how the stems of orchids have to fall perfectly where I need them to, otherwise it will be in my face OR in other contestants' faces. I wouldn't want it either way.
My final touch was to add (and pluck more flowers from the arrangements at home, sorry Mom!) It was crucial that I made sure design is visible from all possible angles for the judges to see. It was quite heavy, but after numerous practices around the house, I was confident this will pull through quite smoothly and successfully!
Now with my masterpiece done, I have my new dress, immaculately done manicure (and pedicure, of course), winning smile and confidence, I head out for the Media Launch. Winning or losing is all part of a competition, but the most importantly you need to know you have tried your BEST.
And of course, all the best I wished to all contestants, as we have all put in our best. Media Launch was a great success and in my next blog I will be featuring ALL the gifts we received during this wonderful event. I will try to post as many pics of the other contestants as well. So don't miss it! Till my next Blog! Stay Beautiful.
Ciao Bella!
xoxoxo
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