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    3/27/2016 9:47 am  #741

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    Re: Seasons Come, Seasons Go... So Let's Dance Like We're 22

    april6263 wrote:

    thanks for the update Tango  I am getting so excited for your competition  your gonna rock it  do they help you design your costumes or do you have to do that on your own???

    No, they suggested a couple of places to shop, including the people who provided Sway costumes, but they were WAY beyond my budget.   I found some places on line, one of which was recommended by someone from our studio, that create customized costumes, but they're made in China or Vietnam and take several weeks.  I'm hesitant to order something like that, and the ones I like are kind of pricey, too.   Also, I have some requirements: I want sleeves, at least sheer ones, I don't want backless (it has to be at least above my bra strap), and the Latin dresses cannot be too short.   I'm not skinny, so I want a flattering design because it will be form fitting.

    I found on etsy a lady who was selling a pattern/how to book and offers advice on ballroom costumes, selecting fabric, decorating, and fitting.   A ballroom dress is actually a dress attached to a leotard (well, perhaps not the DWTS costumes).   But you can't just use a leotard, because stretch fabric stretches differently, so you make the leotard and the dress and put them on a dress form and attach at the neck and armholes.    

    My first attempt is my own design for the international standard dances (waltz, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep, tango).   I've order purple shimmering lycra and orchid chiffon.  It will be scoop necked in front and back, a star design (think Morticia Addams' dress only higher), and each of the slits has 4 layers of semi-circles of chiffon, so it poofs out.   I'm going to do a roll of chiffon attached around the neck as trim.  Then I've ordered rhinestones to put starting on the left shoulder and winding around the body finishing at the top of a chiffon insert on the skirt.   I can't wait to get started.  And I will certainly post a pic (on the dress form) when it nears completion.  You'll have to wait to see it on me until the competition.

    "Carpe fucking diem!"  - Maks said it. 
    Sorry, I had to use this.  I haven't laughed so much in a long time.
     
     

    3/27/2016 9:48 am  #742

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    View, unobstructed wrote:

    I did make hot cross buns yesterday !



    Hope you all have a wonderful day.  
    We are busy getting ready for our trip to Las Vegas and our own townhouse in AZ.  From the list I've seen of my highschool classmates planning to attend the get together in Las Vegas, it should be a blast.  Many of my favorites and besties are making the trip.

    I'll visit with you when I can...and get my picks in for the show of course.

    Hugs.
     

    I love Hot Cross Buns View...
    I hope you have a wonderful time in Vegas...Let us know how you are doing...We will miss you while you are away!!!
    Happy Easter and safe travels...
    HUGS

    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 9:51 am  #743

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    april6263 wrote:

    HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE   hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating with your families

    This is one of my all time favorite songs....and reminds me of the reason we celebrate today








    April...Happy Easter to you and your family and I am so happy that you are able to spend it together at home.
    Hugs to our niece too!!!

    I love the song you posted myself...had not heard it in a a while...thanks for posting it...and you know I love the Disney Easter Pic....

    Enjoy your day...HUGS

    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 9:55 am  #744

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    HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL!









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    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 10:02 am  #745

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    I just want to say Happy Easter to all my wonderful friends.  I hope you day is filled with love and family.

    I have always liked Easter because to me it is a time to start things fresh and new...sounds a bit silly but I like to think of it that way...

    My grandma use to love this song...and don't you just love the "old movies"...they don't make them like this anymore.  



     

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    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 10:06 am  #746

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    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 10:07 am  #747

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    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 10:10 am  #748

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    I will be back in a bit...got a few things to do and then I am going over to see the grandbabies...

    Have a wonderful day everyone....HUGS

    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 7:29 pm  #749

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    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

    3/27/2016 7:30 pm  #750

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    Today...

    Ah, it is. It's the first day of autumn! A time for hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, as best of all, leaping into *leaves*!
    —Winnie the Pooh
     

     

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