questions from you

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by admin in FAQ

As usual, I’m answering your questions every week. Feel free to contact me any time through e-mail at meg@princesslasertron.com, twitter @lasertron (which is easiest for me), or by leaving a comment here!

Q: Where did your friend Sarah get her beautiful frothy pink dress that she wore in her engagement photos? (From EVERYBODY)
A: She got her vintage dress from Second Chance Antiques in downtown Omaha. It’s a total gem and one-of-a-kind as far as my ebay and google-fu can tell.

Q: Since you have your degree in German I’ve been wanting to ask if you have any pointers or things that really helped you. (From Karli)
A: Besides taking classes, it really helped me to expose myself to as much German pop culture as possible. I watched lots of German tv (Germany’s Next Topmodel was my favorite), listened to German music, news, and podcasts, and read tons of German fashion magazines. I love industrial dance and ebm music which often has German lyrics even if the band members aren’t Deutsch…I love Covenant, Melotron, Front 242, VNV Nation, Haujobb, and Icon of Coil.

Q: When you were a kid, what did you make believe you were? A model? Astronaut? (From Alison)
A: Usually a teacher or a mommy.

Q: When will you load up your Etsy shop with all of the fun new things you are making? (From Karen)
A: First, I’m thinking about moving away from Etsy. But for now that thought is on the back burner.
Second, I plan to start pushing inventory pretty heavily after Silver Bella which is November 12-14. Then I will upload a ton of things in time for Christmas shopping.
Until then, I have to work too hard making things for Silver Bella, filling a few new wholesale orders, and keeping up with the 52 brides I have between now and the end of the year. B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Q: My question is about the dress line – will it be one of a kind pieces (meaning there’s only one of each dress to purchase) or will you be offering them each in many size options? (From Jenny Mick)
A: Each dress will be made-to-order couture for every individual customer by designer Joi Mahon and me. I believe (could be wrong) that the turnaround time will be around a month, I am trying to keep each dress in the $300-500 range which is an amazing deal considering the amount of design, the fabric quality, and the uniqueness of each garment. I can’t wait to share more about this line with everyone in the coming months!

Q: Have you considered producing a instruction/pattern book so people could recreate your flowers themselves? I would love one! (From Jennifer)
A: A very cute handmade booklet with detailed instructions are included with every felt flower bouquet kit.

Q: I love your outfit posts…Do you usually shop to shop, or do you just end up finding all of these gems?? Just tell me about your shopping style in general? (From Jen B)
A: I usually shop when I want to get out of my studio, or when I am looking for motivation. I know this is the most cliche answer ever, but my first stop is usually Anthropologie. My aesthetic is about very tailored pieces in solid colors, polka dots, or bold stripes which Anthro doesn’t always offer–this season they seem to be all about flowing fashion in flowery prints–but their window displays and home decor always make me so happy.

Other than that, I mostly shop online. The mall and other boutiques in Omaha seem to be so trend-focused and it’s hard to find high-quality fashion in styles that I like. And when I do (like at Von Maur–they think they have the market on style completely cornered in Omaha, it’s ridiculous) it’s marked up so much. I usually shop with something in mind, like a dress for an event or a replacement wardrobe staple like a white button-down shirt or tweed shorts.