The Moment of Truth... Phew!

Today is the day that Euzart showed us his "masterpieces" after what seems like the longest time. Ok, fine, it's only 3 weeks. And I'm surprised at his speed when they call me last week to fix the view-your-gown-design appointment.

Euzart come up with 2 WGs and 3 EGs for me to choose. Well, his creatively did not impress me too much as he was highly "inspired" by what I showed him earlier in my "homework". Well isn't that what I want, just copy from somewhere chic and vogue, cookie-cutter-style. Voila!


2 Wedding Gowns
One is a variation of an Elie Saab evening gown where he inspired to change the top and matches a full tulle ballgown. I didn't much fancied the top (which I totally adored when it's in that Elie Saab gown). The changes he made to the top make it looked so very different, almost typical with other OTR.

The other one is a replica of my dream gown with more personal touches added -- in what seems to him "suits my personality" more. Of course it is in a petite cut that suits my frame. Need me elaborate further? I'm a happy girl...

It's a very simple WG that I think I have not seen this design in any local bridal magazines or OTR so far. I'm so getting my Tulle gown.

So what's wrong with copying? Most girls want originality and uniqueness in their gowns when they opted for MTM, but when it turn out far from what they like, they got disappointed and sulked at the design, leaving them with no choice. I certainly do not mind inspire and duplicate, provided you don't get into trouble. At the end of the day, MTM to me just means getting that right design, in the right colour and in the right fit. I have tried no less than 20 WGs and I must say... I REALLY HAVE A ULTRA SHORT BODY!!!


3 Evening Gowns

I told him I like the flow-y chiffon-kick-up-in-the-air-as-you-walk look in my EG. Dirty colors are what I like. Strapless babydoll, perhaps.

Sure enough he gave me a babydoll, a Elie Saab replica and an Asymmetrical gown with 2 funny strips of chiffon that you can dangle over your left shoulder, right shoulder, one over each on your left/right shoulders or tie up in a halter dress.

The asymmetrical gown is out for 2 reasons: First, I do not fancy the 2 strips of cloth; second, I'm a symmetrical girl.

Thank God the other 2 gowns are symmetrical. Alas! This leaves me in a tough dilemma -- I liked both!!!

In the end, I took a quick choice using a simple theory. I get to buy a babydoll dress anytime, for eg maternity dresses. But I know for sure I will not get a 2nd chance to wear an Elie Saab inspired gown. So this is it.

The toughest has yet to come -- colours and fabric.

I think I must have taken donkey years to confirm the colours on my EG. Euzart thought that I am a quick-decision maker and didn't expect me to take so long. Well I'm quick on the designs but the last thing I want now is to ruin the design by choosing the wrong colours. Long story short, it's a bit a dark colours for autumn/winter feel and a touch of gold for the ballroom grandeur. [I have cut short the entire 2-hr selection on colours alone to 1 para] The entire process is about 3 hrs.

I took my measurements for my first haute couture. 24.5, 31.5, 4.5, 8.5, etc Susan say I'm a half-girl in a straight poker-face. She's not impressed by it. Euzart added that half-girls are tough to make for. Well, whatever. I paid for it. For the first time in my life, I have been scrutinized and narrowed down to nothing more than a bunch of numbers.

My poor ErBao sat there quietly, giving comments when necessary. But our tastes have somewhat synchronized after so many years so he helped a great deal when I'm not sure. I know he'll know what I want and what I like. Thank you darling. Muck!

Euzart tore off some fabric from what I have chosen and stapled it to the men's tailor namecard and handed it to ErBao. Next week will be Erbao's turn. :)

I secreted snapped 2 pics of my design drafts when Euzart wasn't looking but I'm not going to post them here or anywhere. Just a bit of suspense. Trust me, we'll be fine.

No lace at all...