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I think Emerald is writing about a few of her friends in this post, I'm one of them! Sunday Crossbow recently uploaded a "wear to work" post and I'm SO excited! She will be a working girl like me really soon and just like me, and millions of other women, she'll need to dress to impress nearly every day. This is not a feat easily won.
First off, Emerald looks fantastic in these photos taken by her hubby, Jared! It's much more fun dressing for work in the summertime as compared to when there are frigged temps outside. I'm excited for dresses and peep toes! Her stories, photos and blog are such good motivation, especially on mornings like this one when I rolled out of bed (unwillingly), put on a black shirt, slacks, black flats and braided my hair...then headed out the door.
This will be a great segue into my future posts and in relation to "interview" wardrobe posts. I'd like to start documenting some of my wardrobe faux pas and victories. Stay tuned...
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On Friday, I attended the 2nd annual Alleviating Poverty summit at Ohio State, presented by my employer - Fisher College of Business. Not only was I able to bring some enlightenment back to my office but I was able to gain knowledge for Camp Sharp for Girls. CS will hold its 2nd annual summer camp this July!
I represented our camp and was able to meet up with one of the APTE Summit guest speakers, Lou Siepel. CS met Lou a little over a year ago through Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, where CS will obtain a few of our camp attendees. It was nice to be reassured of Camp Sharps goals and that we are not alone in our efforts to reach out to these young girls.
Next on the agenda...
Miss Ohio 2009, Erica Gelhaus, held her senior recital at Otterbein last week and Steve and I were able to attend. We tried out a new restaurant (Basil) in the Short North that evening, thanks to our Faveroo coupon! After dinner we scooted on up to Westerville to partake in Erica's festivities. She was adorned by that beautiful green gown she wore at Miss America. The dress alone was a hit! ;) I overheard two guests walking into the auditorium and one said "Wait 'til you see this dress!" Good stuff.
Erica did a phenomenal job. Steve and I have only ever heard her sing during pageant competitions for 2 minutes or less, with one exception when I heard her sing a Broadway tune. The recital was nothing but opera and we were genuinely impressed. You can hear the strength in Erica's voice and she seemed more comfortable on stage. It was truly a pleasure to get to go and witness her performance.
It was also wonderful to see familiar faces like Erica's parents, Ron and Judy, Martha Campbell, Craig Raymaley, and quiet a few other "Miss Ohio folk."
Here are a few pictures:
I have the honor of co-hosting the 2011 Miss Ohio competition with Becky Minger, Miss Ohio 1998 - Kelly Creager, and Heather McDonald this June. I'm beyond thrilled to be just a small part of the show again this summer! I'm also ECSTATIC to be able to wear Elizabeth Ashleigh Designs by Betsy Stevenson (ShopSubstance).
As I mentioned in previous posts, wardrobe plays a key role in confidence, competing or not. As a former Miss Ohio and being on stage again this year, I want to "look my best"...I'll try to keep the plaid at home. ;)
I've teamed up with Betsy, designer/owner of EAD, and we've all ready begun to collaborate on ideas and designs. Last year I brought back the denim evening gown, and I'd like to try to be a little daring again this year. I'm throwing a little vintage into the mix and can't wait to go in for my first fitting! Our inspiration is organza and red! Ooo fun!
Please let me know if you'd like more information on how to get in touch with Betsy! She does fantastic work!
Steve and I celebrate our 2nd anniversary in a week! Wow...how time flies when you're having fun! More to come after the big "2 point 0!" Blessings 'til next time...
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If you haven't all ready done so, you MUST join HauteLook.com TODAY! Calvin Klein dresses are on sale for less than $70! This is the closest picture I could find to this CK pleated dress that holds potential as an interview dress:
I have an idea for an upcoming blog post, actually a few blog posts, so be sure to check back because I'll need your help.
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I reconnected with a friend last week, Bryce Millikin of BryceMPhotography and M Magazine.
I met this talented photographer years ago when Janelle Couts, Miss Ohio 2003, introduced us. We've kept in touch and for the first time in a couple of YEARS we finally met and held a photo shoot, for old times sake! I invited Miss Ohio 2010, Becky Minger, along for the ride and we got amazing shots!
Thank you Bryce for taking time out of your busy schedule to snap some photos, and thank you Becky, too! We all gathered in Sunny Mansfield at the Renaissance Theater where a lot of these great images were taken. We wanted to portray something very cutting edge and non-traditional. I'd say the pic with the masks is very non-traditional. I'm in love with these photos and can't wait to see more and share more with you! Until then...
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If I had my Miss America interview to do over again, number one, there are a lot of things I would say differently BUT I'd also wear something different. What do you think?
The Ellen Tracy zipper front dress. Too much? Just enough? Ladies getting ready to compete: I'm signed up with HauteLook.com. The dress above is on sale this week for the amazingly affordable price of $55! I'm a bargain shopper and when those competition wardrobe items start adding up, a dime saved here and a dollar saved there can also start to add up. Check out HauteLook.com or other similar sites where you can be sure to see savings.
This is what I wore...a dark red two piece skirt suit with a bow/tie on the front of the jacket from Nordstrom. Speaking of savings, this was sponsored by my wonderful Uncle Steve (or Stefan) from London!
Oh and I loved my shoes, too. I remember my first year competing at Miss Ohio, Kristen Swinehart was my roommate and she wore OPEN TOE heels with her interview outfit! How dare she? She went on to be 1st runner-up at Miss Ohio! Ahh ha ha...little did we all know that the trend and style of Miss America and MAO would change so quickly. Here's that shoe...
It looks white in this pic but it's more of a light bone color, and oh how I still love this shoe. But, if I were to wear a zipper dress like the one above, I think I'd pair it with something like this Nine West pump...
I was never one for the fugly dark nude interview heel! They looked like character shoes on crack!
These shoes are getting better now and I LOVE that minds are opened and more lenient when it comes to wardrobe in the interview room. I'm so happy to see we are able to express our individuality more, even if it is with what we are wearing...
If you were competing in a pageant and had your interview today, what would you wear?
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What to blog about? I've been absent quite a while. I have a feeling this blog entry will not be the typical cheery update from Roberta...however, life has been anything but calm.
The last 3 weeks have presented themselves with gusto and vigor...it's been rough, to say the least. I celebrated another birthday. I caught up with old friends. I planned. I cried. I laughed. I comforted.
Life is so challenging, yes? Just as this blog is titled, my life is no dress rehearsal. I'm blessed with an amazing husband and a supportive mother. Great family and friends. But things can change in an instant...making life feel so complicated.
Why?
It all seems so trivial, to see all of these things my loved ones have been experiencing, then to see everything happening in Japan...
I pray daily and keep moving forward. That's all we can do, right? It's never too late to get back up again.This is getting deep...
I've also been promoted at work. That's groovy. There are a LOT of behind the scenes "things" going on right now...a la the internet! I'm looking forward to sharing more with my readers in the coming weeks/months.After you attend the Miss Ohio Sweeps pageant on Saturday, go to Melanie Miller's "send-off" to Mrs. America this Sunday...
I will lift my eyes to the maker, of the mountains I can't climb.
I will lift my eyes to the calmer, of the oceans raging wild.
I will lift my eyes to the calmer, of the oceans raging wild.
I will lift my eyes to the healer, of the hurt I hold inside.
I will life my eyes, lift my eyes to You...
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It's IHOP National Pancake Day. Have you been to IHOP yet to get your free pancakes and make a donation to Children's Miracle Network? I'm going this evening with Steve and my brother-in-law! There's finally one in the Columbus area! Breakfast for dinner, yum!It's my birthday week! It's been a great couple of days all ready! Steve installed our new ceiling fan light fixtures and I love them! I'll share pics because you MUST see what was there before in order to appreciate...OLD shiny gold chandelier candelabra "thing!"
Also, a few pics from a baby "sprinkle" I went to a couple weekends ago...fun! The idea was a baby SHOWER for the first and a SPRINKLE for the second. Get it?! ;)
Raspberry almond and lemon cupcakes, homemade with love by the guest of honors Aunt!
Me with the guest of honor and her mom!Other than the above, work, birthday, and trying to enjoy life a little more in this new year...not too much to report. I can't believe it's all ready March!
I'm also anticipating this CD for my birthday: Francesca Battistelli One of her new songs has lyrics I think deserve a mention: "You will never be perfect but you're still worth it, you've gotta just believe, God is bigger..."
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