My Little Leopard

Sharing a DIY costume of my little one.  Here is what I did with the help of my sis-in-law.

I bought a half yard animal print fabric at the Fabric Warehouse located at Glorietta 5, Makati City. The cloth was sold at Php100 per yard.

For the halter top, I used my baby's old shirt as the base pattern in cutting the cloth into the desired style. Then I temporarily hand stitched the top making sure that there was enough allowance and then tried it on my baby and then made the necessary adjustments. I then attached the garter on the back of the halter top.For the skirt, I use an existing skirt as the base pattern. Just ensure that there is allowance for the garter and a space to attached the tail. For the tail. I decided how thick it should be then cut and sew. I had no foam available at the time since it was a last minute thing. So, I used shredded paper to give body to the tail. Lastly, I cut haphazardly a zigzag pattern on the ends of the top and skirt. Extra cloth was used to tie her hair.

The leopard cape and shoe cover was bought on sale at only Php200. This really made the whole look perfect. Total cost: Php260.00 (leopard cape set + cloth + garter)

Here's the final look:

One more thing, for mommies out there who plan to copy this look. Don't forget to make also a matching undie. That's what I forgot to do. Hope you like this post.

My baby was able to strut her look at Rustan's Makati Halloween event last Saturday ^-^

A Vintage Couple Shower

Together with the Maid-of-Honor and her hubby, Janice Lopez (of EIP), Alan  Mercado, and the venue sponsors,  we planned and organized a surprise party for the soon-to-be-newlyweds, Gelo and Grace.

The concept is "A Walk in the Park" with a classic vintage feel. The party colors were golden yellow and orange.

I am happy to share the party details.

Photos taken by Efren Jamolod

Venue

Condo rooftop sponsored by one of our couple friends, Erin and Alex. 

Table & Chair Supplier: 
Bebe's Balloons in Makati

The plain white table covers were old and had black patches. It was not even white at all. More like off white. Good thing was we  were able to hide it with the gold table covers. The foldable table stands and wooden table tops were old and a bit wobbly.


Below is the price list: 
rectangular 10-seater = 150

rectangular 6-seater = 75

monobloc circle table = 75

monobloc chairs = 12

monobloc chairs w/ covers = 25

table gold cloth topper = 30

delivery charge = 150

Lots of DIY Stuff

Food

Chicken lollipop was ordered from Amber's Restaurant. All else (spaghetti, lumpia, hotdog,  jalapeno, etc.) were made by my dear friends.

Souvenirs/ Prizes

Mini chocolate chip cookies bought from chocolate lovers in mini containers adorned with ribbons. 

Mini marshmallows also from chocolate lovers. 

White and Chocolate pudding made by Cha Ngo.

Chocolate lollipops by Louella Jamolod

Table decors and labels

I downloaded free vintage round borders from Just Something I Made and edited the design using MS word. I used empty glass bottles as flower vases and accented with a ribbon. Tealight candles were sponsored by Chic Ypanto ^-^ Bait talaga

Photobooth decor 

This was Chic Ypanto's idea, from "Everything In Place", she used a regular ladder that we accented with tealight candles and ribbons.

Messages for the couples

I printed out blank round labels for the messages which were strung in a ribbon. These were then passed on the attendees to fill-up and then hanged on the ladder.

I will be posting more pics soon.

My first official client

Made a dozen red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for my first client Ms. Cha Ngo. Thank you and enjoy!

Photo taken by Jeremie Agan