Friday Halloween

So the main reason I'm writing right now is because I'm bored. I have hit the Friday afternoon ADD session 30 minutes earlier than usual. Which sucks because I hate it.

I love halloween. The crispness in the air, the jack-o-lanterns all lit on the porches, and the fun costumes and the characters people can take on. I love it. I usually have a costume picked out, Alice in Wonderland, Referee, Defunct Cheerleader. This year I was planning on going as Rizzo with my leather pants and curly hair, but I don't have a pink neck scarf and I'm not even sure if I'm going out tomorrow night. So instead I'm putting on my neon pink wig, big sunglasses and fun sweater dress and I'm going as MeltDown Britney. I know it's a few years old, but it's still a good goto costume.

I'm wearing that to Mica's birthday dinner tonight at Plum Garden. It's going to be a blast, 9 of the roudiest girls I know. After that I'm heading to Mulconry's, there is a lovely lady singing tonight and "costumes are encouraged". So me and my pink wig are going.

Tomorrow I have to work two tastings, one at Whitehouse and the other at Donnelly's and Sunday I seriously want to bake some cookies! That's may plan anyways.

So I'm bored, and thinking about my pink wig, and craving cookies. What else could be going through my head on a Friday afternoon. Oh, how about the fact that I should be working.

<3 Mrs. D

A Friend is a Friend

So I listen. Contently at that. I give my input, my thoughts and my concerns on the situations. I am there to console and give happy thoughts.

Do I get that in return? No. I don’t get asked about my day, about how I am, how my life is. In the words of Toby Keith, “I want to talk about me.”

Just be the friend that you want to have. That’s my rule and I wish that was her rule too, because I can’t do this anymore. I can’t be the shoulder to cry on or the person to pick her up. My mind and heart aren’t in it anymore and I’m worn out from the same thing daily.

That’s all, I need to vent sometimes and I have no one to really vent to but this blog right here. I don’t like talking about myself, my feelings or anything, to really anyone, but I would like to be asked. Even though I’d listen to everyone pour their hearts out, I need to do that too, and when I do I come across as vain and I don’t want pity about how I hurt or how I’m stressed. So instead I’ll just keep my mouth shut, but even as I do that, you should still ask me how my day is.

<3 Mrs. D

Young Adult/Contemporary?

So last night when John Larkin asked me what I wanted to get out of our shoot. I thought for a quick second. I need to break through to the 30 something age group. No I’m not 30 yet, but I’m going to be 27 in January and realize that I need to get into a different market. I may look 20 but I’m not looking to model for the young 20 set anymore. I want to do more business casual, more fashion forward, more adult and less young adult. That’s my goal anyway. Anyways attached are a few of my favorite shots from last night. The rest are on my website so check them out!!\

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30 Min Magic

If you live in Rochester and have gotten married in the past 2 years, you’ve heard of John Larkin. He is a phenomenal wedding photographer. He travels all over and produces amazing shots for amazing couples. And now it looks like he wants to try and expand.

He is doing 30 min sessions on to night and you’ll get a CD right then and there and he’s just trying to capture the person. I’m excited because I have the 7pm slot. I know what I’m wearing and I’m just going to be my cooky self. I think these will turn out great and he may use them for advertising, which means my face may be all over.

Another awesome thing is Mica Kim & Mr. B are getting their family photos done at the 6pm slot with him. So I’m super stoked. I think it’s great that he’s trying to expand himself and we get to be a part of it.

I have learned that working with RIT students and up and coming photog’s that the learning process is sometimes the best because they aren’t set in their ways and want to try different things.

<3 Mrs. D

Monthly Opportunity

So Tuesday afternoon I am driving my butt down to Hornell. Why? To shoot for a calendar. What’s the calendar about? I have no real clue. Ha. I know, I should know but I don’t. I was asked to be in it last weekend and I know it’s not raunchy or weird. My scene is called “hair gone wild” and it’s for a clothing company. So I think it’ll be cool. I will be posting photos though, just so everyone can get a sneak peak before its release on November 20th.

<3 Mrs. D.

Crazy Weekend Update

Weekend Update

So this past weekend was INTENSE! My initial plan for Friday was to go to a 50th Surprise birthday party for a coworker. Then I got offered a paying shoot, so I was going to take that instead, but the photog never got back to me with a location. So I decided he’s either a super newb, or a major ass, or just a flake and couldn’t face it, and I went back to my initial plans.
So off to Macgregor’s with 20 other coworkers to wish Rory a happy 50th and it was a lot of fun with everyone. Around 7ish I headed home and hung out with the husband. Watched a TV show then we went to Blue Cactus Grill for dinner. I was semi full and now I was majorly full. Since Blue Cactus is right next to Mulconry’s we stopped over for a drink. Everyone was there, which is always nice, and we had our single drinks mingled and then took off for home to watch a movie. Mr. D watched the movie while I fell asleep on top of him.

Saturday morning I set my alarm and woke up a little after 8. Apparently Mr. D was supposed to pick up my M-i-L at 8 so I woke him up and he got running. I got ready and took off to the outlet mall with my mom. It’s our annual trip where we tackle our Christmas lists and do some shopping. It was an overall success. I got just about half of my shopping list done, which is awesome. We usually spend about 3 hours there and today was no different. I took off for home, changed, dropped off my stuff and then headed off to a photo shoot with an RIT student, Ken Noble. He was really good, learning with models, but overall it was fun. I hope that he got the shots he needed for his project. I picked up dinner for the hubs went home changed, and then went to Chocolate and Vines with Mica for her birthday. It was different, a delightful experience, and we had fun so that’s all that matters.

Finally Sunday rolled around and I’m up and out for a photo shoot with Ben Miller, who is fabulous and I love his studio. After that I went grocery shopping got home to a clean house and then I just lounged around all day with the hubs. It was needed.

This weekend I learned I am never again going to book two shoots in one weekend, it’s too much, and I need to spend quality time with the love of my life.

Just wait until you all hear about my crazy week ahead!!

<3 Mrs. D

Slacking

So I’ve been a slacker. I have been super busy. On Monday I had lunch with Mica & we talked about my thoughts. I feel as though I’m just getting my feet wet with this whole modeling thing but I have runway shows and fashion shoots booked and yea, but I don’t know. I still feel very insecure with myself and this whole genre of work is extremely intimidating. She told me to get over it I’m amazing.

Well she had the same thoughts yesterday and I replied the same thing, get over it you’re amazing.

So when we both got home yesterday, or when I got home and she got on Facebook we searched and I found out that the Fashion Show in Hornell for LGS is in need of photographers and one of the show attendees needed runway models. Let’s just say that both of us are now working the event and I am also heading down on Tuesday for a photo shoot for a calendar.

Its amazing how one simple click of a link and a sent e-mail can take you.


<3 Mrs. D

Weekend Update – Super Late

So here’s my super quick weekend update. Friday – the hubby and I got buzzed at the house after a delicious steak dinner then we went out to Mulconry's so I could drop off my DMB tickets to Jenn & Andy and we stayed til 1 to hang out with everyone. Oh and I ran into my GM at the bar, at least I wasn’t toasted…that would have been super bad.

Friday night I wasn’t feeling too hot and Saturday neither was the Mr. So I cleaned and did laundry my mom stopped by to drop off corn stalks for my front porch and then I took off to go do my usual grocery shopping. I did all my winter yard prep, tore out some of the horrible cactus that is taking over my garden, and then I baked some awesome mini cheesecake cupcakes. They were so damn good.

Sunday I was at Pamper Me Pink all day in Mendon, you can scope some photos on Facebook or at www.caseydaggett.com. Let’s just say when I got home I scared the piss outta Mr. D. But he was sweet he made dinner and then helped me take my hair out and after that I crashed. I was pooped.

So that was my weekend in a super fast glimpse. It was amazingly productive and loads of fun and this upcoming weekend is going to be crazy!! So I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

<3 Mrs. D

TGIF

So the end of this week was super busy. Yesterday was inventory at the workplace so I was in the shop. I was auditing everyone's work. Between running back and forth from my desk to the shop, counting, getting dirty, and answering phone calls from agitated customers; it was a hectic day. Then I had kickboxing at night. Which totally relieved some stress.

Today was a massive catch up day from yesterday. I had piles of orders and quotes on my desk. So after a crazy day at work I took off to Eye Candy and bought a super cute top for a wear to work outfit and a Saturday night fun bowling outfit.

So after the crazy end to the week I am now here watching Project Runway and drinking cosmos.

It's going to be an.awesome weekend. Tomorrow I am picking up my garden, buying bulbs and preparing for the upcoming winter. I am going to the local market to get some yummy goodies and then bake my heart out. Then the hubby and I are going bowling with friends, then to an awesome bday party. Oh and my moms bringing me corn stalks to decorate the front of the house.

Theb Sunday I will be at Pamper Me Pink all day walkng the runway for Lillypad Creations.

Like I said its a fabulous weekend ahead!!! Updates and photos will defiantly be posted!!

<3 Mrs. D

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New Website!!

I just have to say that I am feeling so proud of myself. I finally launched my website. I know that I have a lot to do, to edit, to add, to modify, but right now I think I have a great start and soon enough there will be more albums and maybe even a video.

So after that super excited run on sentence, here’s my link http://www.wix.com/mscaseyd/caseymodeling

I hope that everyone that checks it out gives me criticism, because it is honestly needed. And yes, I do know I have a spelling error on the first page. I haven’t had time to change that yet.

<3 Mrs. D

My Thoughts on my Blog

I want to be that blog that gives out awesome recipes or tips. How to make the perfect icing…

I want to give out fashion advice, but my style is eclectic as I like to call it and people think I’m weird.

I can give out styling advice but I don’t know what my audience would think.

I have all these thoughts and ideas, but instead I’d rather just babble on my life, my work, modeling excursions, my husband, and my day to day thoughts.

So I shall post photos and details on all the interesting facts in my life and hopefully I won’t be too boring, depressing, or a snore.

<3 Mrs. D.

PS below is a photo of my awesome red highlights. Again my eclectic style has taken me over the edge and on the border line of work/play.

To-Do and not To-Do

My to-do list keeps growing and my time keeps running out. I need to swap out my clothes and weed and get my garden ready for winter. I have to put away the hammock and work on my runway walk. Along with that I still have to finish my website which only has about 4 more hours of work left on it. Plus tonight I have to take out the trash and work out and help my husband cook dinner.

When can I do it all. I know what I want to do. Like tomorrow after work I want to run to Marshalls to look at boots then run to Eastview mall to get some tea. I can run to Marshall’s at lunch if I really want to, or I can work on my website. But I’d rather just read.

It’s all so much. So my desk is filled with sticky notes and lists and things I need to do, things I need to prepare for, and things I need to take find.

I’m just tackling things one day at a time, hoping to get as much done as possible…that also includes watching my DVR’d shows. Someday…

<3 Mrs D.

Couples

Have you ever heard that certain couples have other “couples” to hang out with and do stuff with? Well our friend Joe, he’s a bartender at the pub we frequent, asked us to play monopoly last week with him and his wife, Kim. We’ve done stuff together before like drink, grab dinner, play pool and stuff like that. We have the same friends which is cool. But we’ve been planning more things, like going bowling next week and monopoly last week. We have the Superbowl party and then our Beerfest competition all planned.

I think they may be “our couple” as stupid and corny that sounds. It’s nice to hang out with them, because they are our age and even though we know that they may up and leave when Kim goes to grad school, it’s pretty cool to chill with them while they’re here.

I guess that this comes on the end of my “feeling like I’m too busy” kick, makes me happy that we’re doing stuff together.

<3 Mrs. D

Priorities

So yea I was definitely too busy this weekend. Mr. D spent all day “harassing me” & wanting to just lie on the couch and watched movies together because he missed me.

It’s nice to have that one on one time that makes a mess all worthwhile. I’m trying to trim down my schedule, like I was asked to do a movie role tonight form 5-10, I turned it down to be with my husband.

It’s called we all have to set our priorities in life and we have to know who matters.

<3 Mrs D.

Self Loathing BS

I have always been the “ugly friend” you know the friend that the pretty girls have. My friends in high school where nominated for home coming queen and prom queen and I was always the quirky kid with the blue hair that stood behind them. I would pine to be them some days because I hated who I was. I was the skater boy’s girlfriend, the druggies dealer, and the smart kid that let people copy off of her. I was stronger than most boys because of the farm and I was terribly unpopular in the shadows of my friends. I was spit on, pushed, and just made fun of constantly. I felt like Drew Barrymore in that “First Kiss” movie, even though it came out after I graduated high school. Let’s just say my high school career wasn’t fun. All my friends didn’t get it, why I just wanted to be them just once. Because they were never in my shoes. They never worked and grew up on a farm, were made fun of since they were 5 years old on the first day of school. They all lived in the village and new the kids that we went to high school with. They all played with each other on the weekends and I ended up being the new kid from the catholic to public school in the 7th grade. It carved my whole future.

I have felt like the outsider my whole life since then. In my sorority they called me the “pretty one” a few times and I didn’t get it. I still don’t. I look at all these women I work with in the modeling field and I wish that someday I may get to be like them, but my friends tell me I already am. It’s the whole issue of body image and how on e seems them self. I surely have the crappiest self image of anyone I know. I can pick out my flaws and my disappointments. I still don’t feel like I fit in and I’d rather be with my book in the corner than have to deal with people most days. It’s just who I am and even though I have come a few miles since high school to where I am now, as to how I see myself. I still have miles to go before I will ever realize that I’m OK, that I fit in, that I want to hug people….cause really I don’t I’m not a hugger and people think I’m rude but I just would rather not. Again that goes back to the way I was brought up, but that’s another story for another time. And trust me I have plenty sappy high school stories of the kid that got beat up, made fun of, and used and pushed around. But those aren’t for now and hopefully will never come out.

Right now as I finish this “novel” on self loathing and pity I take a few steps forward that I do look cool in my blazer & skull t and after tonight with a few beers a couple smokes and a Pizza Land pizza with my high school friends, I just may be the “pretty one” for once.

<3 Mrs D.

PS This all came out because I've been in a crappy depressed funk that I'm blaming on PMS and usually it's worse & sometimes it's not as bad but this time I took it out on my modeling and self image. So that explains the blabber above.

Feeling occupied

I feel like I’m getting too busy. Every weekend is booked with something, a meeting, fashion show, a family event or a photography shoot. I know that I need to get my base set up and started in order to get my face and name out there. But am I going too far. I feel like my husband is missing me, and I hate that feeling. I know that once November hits I’m done with the photo shoots unless it’s paying because it’s hunting season and then the holidays start and my life turns into family time and NYE & Christmas parties.

I guess I just got to ask him. The fashion shows are great exposure and the promotional stuff is great money, so both of those aren’t bad. It’s just everything else, the sorority meetings, the football games with the high school best friends for the reunion, and the hunting season preparations.

I think we just need to have more date nights, no more scheduling stuff during the week and just making time for “us”. I’m happy which means he’s happy, because everyone knows “Happy Wife Happy Life” And soon enough November 7th will be here, his 28th birthday and then my schedule will slow down. October’s just a busy month!

<3 Mrs D

A Collaboration of Sorts

So me and my bestie are doing a joint venture. Mica is putting me on her website and I am putting her info on mine. She is an amazing photographer and I’m so happy her business is picking up.

We had a lunch meeting at our favorite little spot, Melon Bean and we got to talking. What she’s thinking, and I think is wonderful, is a sort of mentoring program. Where as she can offer her and my services to corporate businesses and if there are any other models who want to get into the biz, I can mentor them. Give them pointers and help get them started. We’re hoping that the photog model combo will be super successful and the mentoring program will be successful too.

Another idea is have a weekend day camp for fledgling photogs and models, where on the 1st day the photogs will work with Mica & the models will work with me and then on the 2nd day we will all collaborate for a shoot. To get different looks and poses that work with what we were all taught on day 1. I really like that idea. I think it’s a great way to help others get their feet wet.

I just realized this and I want to talk to her, about maybe doing comp cards or initial headshots for models interested in getting into the biz. Because there are a lot of “agency’s” out there that all they do is charge money for headshots and portfolios and comp cards and don’t get you any work and it’s a total scam. They’re expensive and scummy and I think that if we worked together we could do that for people.

Anyways it’s excited, both advancing our careers hopefully utilizing each other. We’ll see what the next step is.

<3 Mrs. D

Website Anyone?

Did I tell anyone I’m starting my own website? I need something for promotional purposes, to help get my name out there. I want to look professional, smart, and pulled together and I think this is it. I think this new endeavor is going to be good. Even though, I have never made a website and I’m completely clueless, it will be a great experience.

I’m using Wix, which is pretty basic, but it allows me to do what I need to. I have a portfolio page, a front page, a contact, a locater, and a where I’ve been.

In the end Model Mayhem is great, but I need to get out there to a wider audience, show more stuff, and get more contacts.

We shall see. Once it’s done and I’m happy with it I’ll hit the publish button and post it to the world but until then you just got to wait. 

<3 Mrs. D

Pamper Me Pink Run Thru

So last night was a lot of fun. Besides the drive there; that sucked. I took off from work and met a lady, who said she was in Gates, but it was Chili and 10 min extra on my drive time, to sell some curtains. I love Craigslist; I sold some curtains for $50, which totally rocks. Any who, after that I drove like a crazy lady to Mendon. Google maps on my phone took me the back roads through Pittsford because there were so many accidents on 490.

I got there, only a few minutes late and I definitely wasn’t the last person to show up, so that made me feel good. John who is great, talked about his past in the modeling world and about the most recent job that he worked on, which I did too, and even though I praised it, because as a spectator it was beautiful, but as a model it was crap. And he, I, and a few other models feel the same way.

So he talked then we got to see who we are modeling. I and a couple of the other models I have worked with are modeling Lillypad. Beautiful dresses!!! I can’t wait, I’m in this strapless piece, and I can’t breathe but it’s gorgeous. After that we saw a professional mannequin model do her thing and a skit which rocked and lastly we walked. I need to slow down and I pray I don’t trip up the stairs. But it’s going to be pretty darn cool, and loads of fun!

I hope everyone can come to the event. Not only is it great for me, but it’s for an amazing cause that is near and dear to a lot of people’s hearts. www.pampermepinkrochester.com

<3 Mrs D.

Pamper Me Pink!!

So I hope everyone has heard of the Pamper Me Pink event on October 17. It’s a one day event in Mendon NY to support the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. There is Yoga, Zumba, Shopping, two fashion shows, mannequin models, food, photographers, and loads of other fun stuff.

The theme is Pink, well because its October and its National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AKA Pink Ribbon Month. The website is http://www.pampermepinkrochester.com/ It gives all the details and good info. We have 3 local designers for the fashion show and a jewelry designer for the mannequin modeling portion.

The reason I’m going onto this topic is because Breast Cancer is one of my main causes, I support it dearly. I have had cysts removed and have told I may be at risk. It’s nothing that I’m looking forward to but I’m always on the watch for something strange going on in my boobies. The second reason is because I will actually be walking in the runway shows and mannequin modeling.

Tonight is the Runway Run Thru and I’m excited. I have brought with me my 3 “Pink” outfits for Mannequin modeling review and let’s hope it goes smoothly. I’ll fill you all in tomorrow on the deets of tonight!

<3 Mrs. D

Weekend Updated - a lil late

So I’m a little late with my weekend update. As most of you know it was an uber busy weekend. So here’s my quick recap.

Friday night I took a break from the fashion/model world and had a date night with my husband. We went to Proietta’s in Webster because we had a gift card and it was actually pretty darn good. I had Chick-a-Bello and Mr. D had Chicken something or other, it was a Utica delicacy that he loves. But after that we went grabbed two cases of beer and took off for home. My new laptop came so my IT husband set that up for me and we watched movies.

Saturday my mother-in-law came up and we all took off to the Market. My breakfast consisted of a breakfast empanada, a deep fried Twinkie, and a Double Americano from Boulder. Let’s just say it wasn’t healthy but it was so freaking good. We bolted for home and then I went and got beautiful highlights done by Christie at Scott Miller Salon, a lil bit of edgy purplish red. I love it. It’s on my tips and just adds some funk to my style. After that it was off to Fashion week. I dressed up in my black Mongolian fur vest from Eye Candy, my black biker jeans from the same store and a slinky black top to top it off. Allie at the show did my makeup and I loved my look. It topped off my style. I helped set up tables and get some things organized and when the doors opened we started selling Vespa raffle tickets. I was referred to as Casey in the furry vest by the Suburban Outlaw, Pam, and I had a blast with everyone. I caught the end of the show with the Embrasse-Moi lingerie and was so jealous that I wasn’t up there. But there is always next year. I took off for home after that and just crashed.

Sunday Mr. D and I woke up, cleaned, returned stuff at home depot and went grocery shopping. I made a delicious salami and mozzarella calzone in puff pastry dough, beer bread, and stuffed pork chops for dinner.

I think the weekend was fab, and great, and one of a kind with the fashion show in the mix. This week/weekend has a lot going on and I can’t wait to keep everyone posted.

<3 Mrs. D

Fashion & Fun

Have you heard the word? The bird is the word? Or at least feathers and fur are totally in style! So this past weekend was Rochester Fashion Week. It was the inaugural event and it was a total success!! We raised 30k for the Center for Youth, we strutted our stuff, and everyone had fun.

I played my part by being a lingerie model on opening night at Embrasse-moi. It was sexy and sophisticated and just made me feel luxurious.



Saturday night I helped run around and set stuff up. I got my makeup done by Ally who was great, and my hair was done earlier in the day at Scott Miller Salon. Once the doors opened I sold raffle tickets with some great people for a cute pink vespa. I mingled and chatted with boutique owners and stylists. And I got to sneak in and see the end of the show. All in all I had a blast, I made great contacts and connections, and I believe I left a memorable impression on those running the event. I know I met some great models who I hope to work with in the future!



I hope next year I will be able to walk in it, as this year Friday nights designers wanted to use their own models so I was cut. But it was still good because I was able to help out and mingle and talk with everyone, and in the end it was a great event for a great cause.

Lets hope they do it again next year!!

<3 Mrs. D

Embrasse-Moi Boutique Crawl

I’m tired. Why? Cause I was up on my feet last night walking around in my Louboutin’s drinking champagne and eating strawberries. Sounds like the good life right? Well it was! Ha, but it was also for an awesome event. I was lucky enough to be selected to model some of the amazing lingerie sold at Embrasse-Moi for the Rochester Fashion Week Boutique Crawl.

It was an awesome event and we saw so many lovely ladies come through the store braving the rain and riding the bus or driving solo. We mingled and chatted with the store owner Kristine and her husband Craig and their adorable 7month old daughter. We hung out with the sales associates and as one of the 5 models in some awesome outfits had a lot of fun.

There were two fashion changes throughout the night, both were sexy and alluring, and were fitted just for us. And when I say fitted, I thought I was a different bra size but since walking into Embrasse-Moi last week for the initial fitting I realized I’m a size bigger cup and smaller band and it fits and feels so much better!

We also had our hair professionaly done by Tiffanie from Rocky Grecco's in Pittsford, and we just had to do our own makeup (see photo). It was glamourous and exciting and so much fun.

Lets hope the rest of the weekend can live up to the excitement from Thursday night!!


<3 Mrs. D