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Remember the gown/s that I designed for my friend's debut? Well, she actually used them and I'm extremely flattered and kilig (giddy) that she trusted me enough to design her gowns (though I lay no claim over the actual sewing and all)! I feel like a proud mama. Haha!
If only I knew how to work the sewing machine, I would've followed-through my own designs. Now I am more determined to push through with my decision to take up a fashion design course after college I guess. A little anecdote if you don't mind, I remember oh so vividly how I used to cut up design sketches (most of 'em were bridal gown sketches) from my mom's magazines namely: MOD and Woman Today (haha wala pa yatang Preview nun) and paste them in this little album of mine and leaf through 'em as I marvel at the beautiful sketches. That was when I knew that I wanted to be a fashion designer someday. Super nakaka-sad lang when I think about it and realize that back then my future was certain--that I knew what I wanted to be and I was pretty sure about it--and now it's nothing but a far-off dream since I'm taking up a different course which makes me really torn and more confused than ever. That's why I'm so glad when opportunities like this comes my way. I feel like I'm somehow much closer to that dream of mine. 
Raiza looked sooo pretty (as always) and glowing I couldn't be happier!:) 
And here's the other fairy dress that I designed for her. Apparently she chose the one on the left with the peek-a-boo, see-through bodice and I'm so happy that she did. That was my choice too. :)
Before I end this post, I would like to share one last story about a prophecy that Raiza did on our Senior prom. A few days before the actual prom, Raiza, being the editor-in-chief of our school newspaper, asked all the seniors to write their most outrageous "dream profession" on paper. Well, back then I knew I was going to study in La Salle majoring in Communication Arts and so I wrote "Fashion designer" on that little piece of paper. During the prophecy reading, Raiza mentioned all of our "dream professions"--one of our batchmates even wrote President of the Philippines (hahaha!). Then it was my turn. Reading her "predictions", Raiza said, "I was wearing a gown especially made by the skillful hands of Jonessa Mendoza (along with two more batchmates who also wrote fashion designer) who already have her own clothes store which branched in hundreds of countries worldwide." Hahaha bongga! A girl can dream, right? Looking back, I can't help but be weirded out that I had just designed a gown (2 gowns actually) for Raiza! Coincidence? Maybe. :)P.S. Again, thank you Raiza dear for believing in me! I'm so happy that you liked them and that they somehow contributed to your happiness on your special day! (Photos courtesy of Raiza Macaraeg and Say Tioco Artillero)XO.
Tomorrow, I will submit my midterm paper for INSERCH. Oh and yeah, it's my 19th birthday too. How nice, my birthday week is also midterms week in school. Blech. Guess I'll have to pull another all-nighter tonight. Huhu. What about my beauty sleep? Haha!It's actually the first time that I'm dreading having to add another year to my age. I dunno, I think it's 'coz I'm afraid I haven't accomplished much in the last years or maybe I'm just being too hard on myself and I don't see the things that I have already achieved. Well, whatever. All this birthday stuff had me reminiscing about last year's celebration. My 18th was definitely something I would never forget mainly 'coz it made me see how much I'm loved by my family, relatives and friends. That night I was extremely grateful to God for gifting me with another birthday and for everything that he's given me, my friends who live in the South 'coz I know it was definitely a looong drive to QC but they still came anyway, my high school and CTAC friends who surprised me by showing up when they said they couldn't make it, my grade school friends that have stayed in my life even after my life in GSCS, my blockmates who made transitioning from high school to college easy and bearable for me and my family for loving me so beautifully and unconditionally I could cry. :"> I'll just have to remind myself how lucky I am for everything that I have in my life 'coz now that I think about it, worrying myself about getting old is so stupid and petty. I guess when we get too comfortable in life we tend to forget how blessed we are. Though I won't be getting enough sleep tonight, I'm so thankful for tomorrow. :)Much Love,Scarlet April xx
The woman asked for a long gown...so long gown it was! I envisioned her in this serpentine cut gown that emphasized her womanly curves. And since she likes drama (but bearing in mind that it won't do her good to outshine the mom's bride or the bride herself), I sketched her this bejeweled shoulder pads with shirred tulle. Lady Gaga and bib necklace on the shoulders lang ang peg. Haha! Anyhoo, my mom's always game for anything (and maarte I might add) that she didn't find it difficult to wear the bejeweled shoulder pads with tulle. If anything, she felt youthful pa nga daw. Hahaha!
After she approved of my design, we immediately called for Ate Joy Ruperto who studied at FIP for her sewing assistance. It was the first time we've collaborated and I'm just so glad that I met her 'coz I sure learned a lot from her! Anyway, Ate Joy really did an awesome job on the construction of the gown! Her seams were flawless and the garment fit my mom like a glove. My mom and I couldn't be happier!
This is prolly my fave part of the gown. She didn't even have to wear a statement neckpiece.
And this is what it looks like when laid flat. I'm just elated that Ate Joy was able to get my design. :)
