Dresses (for weddings)

Posted by gmirage1 on Dec 2, 2011 in Weddings | 2 comments

Our trip home last year was not purely vacation. We attended my older brother’s wedding and the boys stood as bible bearers while daughter was one of the flower girls. She donned a haltered- flowing white gown made of chiffon and tulle. The boys wore white silk terno and white shoes.

Being away proved difficult for the fitting. I am no dressmaker. True, I had lessons back in grade school but I do not have a decent tape measure so the ensemble ended up ill-fitted. ^_^ I had to make adjustments so they would be wearable.

So here are some things that you might want to consider when choosing or having a dress (bridesmaid or not) for a wedding done. That is, if the couple would not provide for the dresses or the dressmaker at the least.

Get a real dressmaker to measure you up or anyone in the family for that matter. I had to learn this one the hard way. Make sure you add a bit of allowance for measurements.

Have the dresses done way ahead of the planned wedding date, in case you got thinner (hopefully not the other way around), you’d get the chance to have your dress fixed.

Coordinate with the bride or wedding planner for your dress’ color. You wouldn’t want to show up having the most different dress, would you? You’ve often read and heard to leave white to the bride, there’s a good reason to heed that.

If all else fails you can always  look and eventually buy bridesmaid dresses,  mother of the bride dresses as well as for mother of the groom too from Gray & Osbourn by some of the top UK designers.

School Hunting or Fishing?

Posted by gmirage1 on Nov 26, 2011 in Schooling | 2 comments

That time flies by so fast is so true, my daughter would be finishing grade school soon so we were into school hunting this month. The Austrian school system is very different from what I was used to so I had to familiarize myself well before choosing which school to enroll her.

Schools around have Open House days allotted for kids and parents visiting. There were activities in each school that kids could participate in to know what to expect if ever they decide to enroll in that certain institution. As usual we had to tow the boys with us. It was a good thing that we did because they had fun going around the school. Not only because of the activities but because the school is housed in 2 ships! I will make a detailed post soon…

The photo above is my son standing by the school’s docking station. He’s holding a small kite-like piece that he made at the art room of the school ship. He said he would pretend it to be a fishing rod. ^_^

College Thinkers

Posted by gmirage1 on Nov 24, 2011 in Infographics | 1 comment

Wouldn’t you be proud to see that one of our own is featured in this graphic about the Colleges of our (worldwide) top thinkers? I am, and because I went to the same University too! Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was one of the top thinkers listed here along US Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush; Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela; Charles, Prince of Whales for political figures. Others listed are Steve Jobs and Bill Gates or undoubtedly their contribution to technology; Sir Isaac Newton for Science, Math; Stephen King for being a bestselling author; Steven Spielberg  for his contributions to the entertainment industry; business entrepreneurs Marc Jacobs and Sam Walton and Che Guevara, revolutionist.

Earn an MFA Degree and become one of these smart thinkers

 

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Mixed Martial Arts Stats

Posted by gmirage1 on Nov 22, 2011 in Infographics | 0 comments

Admittedly I don’t have interest in any form of martial arts but I got introduced to Taekwondo by hubby who used to practice it. That’s why I’m surprised about Mixed Martial arts….though it was established as a competition with the intention of finding the most effective martial arts for real unarmed combat situations, I find it a bit violent to watch. ^_^ So here’s some interesting fast fun facts about MMA.

Via: CAD Drafting

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Bargain Hound Giveaway Winner

Posted by gmirage1 on Nov 21, 2011 in Giveaways | 2 comments

Congratulations to:

Entry #3272 : Heidi Champagne

Entry #2440: Aline Smith

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Thanks to everyone who joined, see you until next giveaway!

Prague-tically

Posted by gmirage1 on Nov 20, 2011 in Kids Outfits | 8 comments

One of our recent trip was to Prague, early October — a somewhat confusing month for the weather. ^_^ Normally, October is a cold month as autumn has begun in September and rain sometimes pour along. It has been like that for 8 years — the years plus 1 that I’ve been in this lovely city. This year and last’s was a bit confusing! As summer started late and ended late, autumn follow suit and up until the middle of the month, the sun was still shining. It was favorable for travel yes, but one can never be sure about the weather, rightfully called fickle-minded.

Our trip was in the first week so I was torn in packing a light jacket, a rain jacket or a quilted jacket in case Prague has lower temperature than Vienna. Turns out it’s the same…a bit chilly in the morning and at night but the sun would shine and the wind would blow cool breezes. A long-sleeved shirt would suffice for walking about the historic city.

Little boy (son2) donned a practically simple autumn getup: black H&M pants, Benetton longsleeve shirt and blue Puma shoes – his favorite, citing that they’re the fastest shoes he got — because of pumas on top!

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