nervousness. insecurity. excitement. anxiety. relief.

Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by in dresses

I feel like I’m stealing a few more hours of work–it’s 2am and I just put Alice to bed and have to be up at 8am. Tomorrow (today) we’re doing two things.

    Walking to Dundee Days to visit the Pancake Man (here are my photos from last year–I love thinking I was pregnant then and didn’t know it!)

    Shooting the look book for the dress collection with Minorwhite Studios (my CAMP neighbors and friends), and gorrrge model/stylist Sarah.

It’s all done.
The collection is done.
I am so.
…beyond.

This collection represents the ending of the conceptualization and the beginning of who knows what. Diving off a cliff. I have such an intense feeling of accomplishment and completion, and just as much anxiety about opening the next chapter:

Organizing two runway shows.
Printing a catalog.
Launching a new website.
Sending press kits to magazines, stylists, and bloggers.
Mailing pieces to influencers.
Creating branding for hang tags, garment bags, shipping boxes…
Re-making each dress dozens and dozens and dozens and dozens…

And it all begins tomorrow with the two-day look book shoot.
In my building. Back together with my friends. How it all started.

I’m so desperate for this collection to succeed. To even sell one dress. To receive photos from a happy bride in one of my pieces, from a girl who wore the short polka-dot princess number to her sweet sixteen, from a woman who is excited to have worn a bridesmaid dress that she actually wants to re-use. From a new mom who just wants to feel pretty again.

My tummy is in knots, I’m sure I’m going to throw up on the runway, I feel like so much could happen for me if this works out. So much could happen for Alice.

So. Here we go. This will be my month. Get your ticket to Omaha Fashion Week today. You will have a ball and maybe even get to see me barf on the runway in front of over 5,000 people.

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19 Responses to “nervousness. insecurity. excitement. anxiety. relief.”

  1. The girl in the coal frame

    23. Sep, 2010
    1:20 am

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  2. Sabrina

    30. Aug, 2010
    6:51 pm

    You have so many fans and admirers that you can’t NOT succeed (i.e. sell one dress!) Look what a runaway success your felt flowers were, and now you are turning your creativity to DRESSES – I mean hello! :)

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  3. Melissa

    30. Aug, 2010
    12:01 pm

    Congratulations! You are such an inspiration! Thank you for continually sharing yourself with your readers, even the scary, anxious, “I might barf” parts! I am sure your collection is going to be a BIG HIT, and only the beginning of so much more goodness! So excited to see photos!!!

    xoxo

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  4. leel

    29. Aug, 2010
    10:37 am

    yay YOU! those are some amazing accomlishments. take the time to really suck it all in, cause, well, it’s amazing!

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  5. Polka Dot Bride

    29. Aug, 2010
    2:27 am

    From the other side of the world- I am SO thrilled for you. I have been hearing about this dream for as long as I have known you and I can’t wait to see what happens next. You will fly.

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  6. meg duerksen

    28. Aug, 2010
    10:56 pm

    very excited for you.
    it’s going to be great.
    it will be.
    it will be amazing.

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  7. KatieButler

    28. Aug, 2010
    7:24 pm

    Today was an absolutely gorgeous day here (NJ)–the sort of day when you feel like absolutely anything would be possible. Sending all of that positive energy your way and wishes for all the best in this exciting new chapter!

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  8. CJ Johnson

    28. Aug, 2010
    3:50 pm

    So Excited!!! Of course you will sell one dress…and then hundreds of thousands after that! You have only shown us sneek peeks and I want one-heck I’m already hoping that you will have so much success that you will have a baby/ kids line by the time I start having babies! You are going to be the definition of fabulous!!!

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  9. Jenna

    28. Aug, 2010
    3:42 pm

    I got my ticket for the runway show! I’m so excited to see your designs!

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  10. Natalie

    28. Aug, 2010
    3:00 pm

    So excited for you Meg!
    i can’t wait to see this polka-dot dress you talk of!!!

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  11. Krysik

    28. Aug, 2010
    2:32 pm

    Everything will be great))) It can’t be other way)))

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  12. Jaimie

    28. Aug, 2010
    2:17 pm

    your style is brilliant, so I am sure you will succeed! I am anxious and excited FOR YOU!

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  13. Karli

    28. Aug, 2010
    1:14 pm

    It’s funny because this year I was *this* close to getting married & was really sad I couldn’t wear one of your dresses. Needless to say I did not get married & I’m excited that in my future imaginary wedding I can wear one of your dresses. :D Congrats!!!

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  14. Jess

    28. Aug, 2010
    11:40 am

    Congrats lady! I already have my pick with that adorable piece (You know which one). Love the styling and the dresses are great because they make a wonderful collection with a piece for everyone!

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  15. Jen B

    28. Aug, 2010
    10:36 am

    CONGRATS! I am excited to see it all finished!

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  16. Kirsten

    28. Aug, 2010
    9:58 am

    Wish I could be there to see it in person. Know you will share the details with us. Thinking nothing but the best for you!!!! You’re one amazing lady, lady!

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  17. Erin

    28. Aug, 2010
    8:46 am

    My husband bought me tickets to the final runway show so my friend and I could go! I’m so excited to see your collection–I’m sure it is amazing!

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  18. kim*

    28. Aug, 2010
    5:41 am

    of course they will, everyone loves your stuff! no doubt you will sell.sell.sell.

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  19. Bethany

    28. Aug, 2010
    3:41 am

    ohmygosh! so exciting! I have been eagerly anticipating the unveiling of your collection for…ever! Since you first posted about planning a dress collection. I remember sometime last year you wrote about unveiling it in August 2010 and I thought “I have to wait THAT LONG!?” I can only imagine how you feel, to finally be thisclose to realizing this dream!

    Congratulations, and I really can’t wait to see the collection!

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