[bethsoren]

I don't think I'll ever be able to part with my newest costume. I was in Izmir, Turkey 3 weeks ago and met a costume maker. She took me to her shop and after tons of apple chai and trying on we came to the realization that she had nothing that would fit my 38DD bust. I was about to give up my hope of buying a new costume when she made a phone call, started taking measurements and showing me material. Within 15 minutes she sketched out a traditional turkish costume, we had agreed on a price, had a staff of 4 people in her shop, and they were making my costume. Two days later I went back for a final fitting and more chai (cinnamon this time). I now have a beautiful red costume, which I paid less than $200 for, that is custom made just for me! Oh yeah, the disigner only spoke Turkish & French. I only know about 8 words in each language!!! I'll post pictures soon!