Wedding dresses

oh of course!!!

this weekend sometime, or next week I'm going to check out some patterns with my mum.

I still want to draw up an idea of what I have in mind though, to kind of guide me while I'm looking through, and in case my mother can modify it a bit if I find a pattern that is similar.

 

aww i'm trying to find a good wedding dress too, but have only been looking online to get ideas... i think at this point i have to try stuff on to see what i like. you're so lucky your mom is sewing yours!

 

wow at your gallery, I think you get the award for Vainest HipForumer.

As it's Las Vegas I'd go glam, sparkles and bright colours what have you.

 

That's pretty mean.

 

yeah, that wasn't very nice. She photographs well. So what.

 

Apples+Oranjes, I think you're stunningly beautiful and I'm sooo jealous. Hehe. Just thought I'd add that, since I didn't get to this morning, as I was on my way out the door to work when I posted.

 

I think vanity makes a person seem very ugly. Stating an opinion, I'm entitled to that.

Confidence is a beautiful thing, but there's a fine line.

 

And you can tell vanity just from pictures? Maybe you should read some more of Apples+Oranjes threads before you pass judgement.

 

i second that

 

i have to standby that.

 

So would I....but it doesn't relate to Apples+Oranges. I don't *know* you Apples, but judging by your posts you seem very un-vain


(and yes, I'm passing judgement too, but based on projected personality rather than appearance. I think it's the personality that will show you whether or not someone is 'vain')

 

putting 10 pages of pictures up of yourself pouting is asking for judgement.

 

Thank you, and you're not the only one it seems.

 

Right, well, she didn't come in here asking for a critique, she came in here for help as far as wedding dress patterns go, so let's get back on topic, shall we?

 

That's nice.

I love the way this forum always tends to be filled with such hypocrisy. When you try so hard to act as if you are better than someone in some way, such as telling another they are vain, what kind of person does that make you?

I could say I don't care what people think, because I shouldn't, but I do, and I'll admit that even a simple comment like that bothers me.

You don't know me, and I hate it that still I feel the need to defend myself here.

And thanks, lucy, considering how many times I've tried to support you on your various topics in the Womens Issues section about you not feeling pretty and what not.

I'd explain more, but I shouldn't have to.

 

oh yeah and, wtf, pouting?

that's how I look... in most of my pictures my face is just relaxed, the way it always is. uh, sorry if my fucking face offends you.

Funny too, that I'M vain when I post pictures of things other than myself, then nobody comments on those of course. No one seems to care what my dog or my best friend look like. What winter here looks like. Go take a look at that further down my gallery.

Thanks.

 

I would hazzard a guess and say that Apples is not vain, just insecure. (Judging by many of her other psots.) So what? So am I, so are most girls. This is just her way of telling herself that shes okay. No biggie!

Just because you post a pic or many pics on the net of yourself, doesnt make you vain. If people didnt want to see, they wouldnt look.

Leave Apples alone!

*hugs for apples*

As for wedding dresses, wow there are so many styles you could opt for. I suggest getting a really simple cut dress and do something amazing with it in terms of details! Have it hand painyted / beaded, add or subtract straps, add lace, a contrasting panel... anything!

 

Well, I'm not going to lie ... I'll be straightforward, I'm very insecure, and I know it. But there's not a whole lot I can do about it. Or at least, I just haven't found the right method to overcoming that insecurity.

Though, the main reason I have a lot of pictures like that is because I'm pursuing a side career in modeling to make some extra money. I guess part of the reason I want to attempt modeling is because I have some weird thought that maybe it WILL make me feel better about myself. I dont plan on doing anything extravagent, just local commercial modeling. Local commercial modeling in which you dont have to be 5 pounds to keep your job, and a good way to make extra cash and do something for your confidence.

I don't think I could ever take it any further than that because I know I'm far too hard on myself to get into the big leagues. That would rather just damage my self esteem more so.

Anyway, I've been taking shots left and right, trying to figure out which ones I want to put in my portfolio and such. The only thing I'm not too excited about is the fact that I do have to dress a little differently for these photos because they aren't going to want to see me in my big long skirts and beads. LOL. And, makeup isn't something I wear on a regular basis, especially because of my allergies and sensitive eyes, but it's something I will have to get used to if I want to do this.

Anyhow, seeing which photos [that were meant for the portfolio] get good comments is a good way to see what people like, and think is pretty, because I know my opinion of how I look is very different from what other people see. Truthfully I'm not pleased with any of the photos for the most part, but I know that I don't see myself the way others do, so I keep that in mind.

My car has been in for repairs left and right lately, my bills are piling high, I'm trying to save up for the wedding, and to finally go to the dentist which I haven't been to in like 3 years... and my job isn't doing a very good job of keeping up at helping me pay those bills. That's when my mom told me that someone she knew had a daughter that applied for this same "agency" that I am, and makes like $120 bucks and hour doing it. I could really use that. And everyone around me is telling me I could really do it, and that they are sure I could make it in, so I'm going to try.

One of the things I haven't done in a while is try something that I'm doubtful of myself about ...and this is a good way for me to get out there and do something that I have my own personal doubts on and just for -go it. I guess, the most important part of it all is seeing if I can actually make it in, because I'm so doubtful.

Anyway, I ramble.

Plus, I just love taking pictures. And my camera shy boyfriend only lets me get about one shot of him every couple months. Boo.