Recycled Fashion Show week

I think I have finally recovered from the whirlwind that was last week.  But what a fun whirlwind it was!  I thought I would document the week for those of you living afar, and those who couldn't be there.  Not only did I have the Recycled Fashion Show and it's activities, but I also had a market that Saturday.  So my week began with me frantically working on market merchandise.  I finished up a few kilts, made a few hand-sewn tutu skirts, and finished up the Shultzilla + Material Girl koozies & skirts/kilts.  In the meantime, I received a phone call by the organizer of the fashion show, asking if I would be willing to go on the morning segment at WWL-TV with her to promote the show.  (We were already planning that my models would be there to do a mini fashion show along with 2 other models.)  Of course I jumped at the opportunity!  (and lost much sleep worrying over the whole thing!)

Wednesday evening was the dress rehearsal.  Designers and models gathered at Southport Hall to have preliminary pictures taken for the auction, go over the runway order, and models practice walking.  Some even learned the 'model stomp' by Runway Guru, Hunter.  And then my models and I had to be at the TV station bright and early the next morning, 7:30, dressed, make-up & ready to go. 

I had images in my mind that we would be in a cozy 'green room', awaiting our time to go on the air....there would be pots of coffee, trays of morning pastries, and someone would be there to offer us a mimosa or bloody mary.  I was a little disappointed to find that we were stowed away in a U-shaped area of couches, with only a curtain separating us and the studio area.  And there were no drinks at all....or morning pastries.  But it was still much fun.  The station did a couple of 'teaser' shots of the models when going to commercial breaks, and then we did the segment.  I was a nervous wreck, but it was such a rush.  And so much fun!

Friday led to more market work.  I have been wanting to spruce up my booth, so I headed to the local fabric store to purchase some fabric to make a new table cover and curtains for a backdrop.  And then it was time to head to Southport Hall and meet the models there for hair & make-up.  We had such a great time, and all of the designs were fabulous.  Southport Hall was packed, the food was great, and DJ Aphordisiak and Emcee Andrew Ward were a hoot!  And the models....they really did a great job, walking the runway, engaging the crowd, showing off the outfits.  If you missed it, I have short videos of both Aimee & Jeremy on the catwalk, on my Facebook page.   After the show, The Hubs and I decided that since we already had a sitter, it was a shame to go home so early, so we went to local restaurant, The Cowbell, for beer and apps.  That was about all the 'crazy' we had left in us!

Next morning, hit the ground running, getting merchandise packed up, finishing table cover and curtains, and head over to my usual space at Freret Market.  The day started off pretty well with great music, the smell of delicious food, and large crowds.  And I had a new look for my booth:

And then the rain hit!  That's what I get for saying that I've never been rained out at a market! 

It was a good week.  It was a busy week.  And it was good to be busy doing the things that I love.  That is how I want to spend my days/nights, making a living.  Now....how do I make this work all the time?