How Does Britney Do It?

Okay… let’s be honest, I might not be nearly as famous as Ms. Spears or Mrs. Federline or whatever…and I might not have crazy paparazzi chasing me down for pictures of my unborn child…but man! This whole famous thing is a bit out of control! How in the world does Brit Brit do it? I mean seriously, I have like 100 new MySpace friends and Project Runway hasn’t even started. It’s getting ridiculous, you can even see me all over Bravo commercials (as long as you don’t blink…).

Well, I might be getting a big head. I suppose in reality I’m not even on the D-list with Kathy Griffin, although I’ve heard that she really likes Project Runway and that Jay was a dick to her, so Kathy, if your reading this, I think you’re totally funny and I’ll be nice to you! Maybe I might be on a G-list…G for Gerdes!

Seriously though, this whole thing has been a crazy wild ride and I just put down the safety bar! It’s funny that my entire family has been watching Bravo for like the last 2 weeks non-stop just in the hopes of seeing little ol’ me. Going back to Kathy Griffin, if your show is doing well, you should probably thank my family. I think we’ve all watched it 20 times!

It seems like everyone I know (including me) is completely addicted to reading blogs about me (such as blogging project runway)! The cutest thing is that both my dad and my 14 year old brother are totally addicted and always letting me know what they’ve been reading about me (again, back to Brittany…I wonder what her dad thinks when he reads about her. hmm…). Both my dad and my brother are really cool, but neither of them is very chatty. Ask my brother anything and you’ll get a “eh” or “idono” (translation “I don’t know), but now he is actually talking to me about that so and so said I was cool or that someone was trying to figure out what shed on my shirt, ect… and now my dad is calling me once or twice a week. Might not sound like a lot, but for the two of us (neither of us likes talking on the phone), that’s a lot! It’s pretty cool…

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Hi Katy! Congratulations on the new site. Keep your feet grounded and everything will turn out fine.

We can’t wait to see more of your work!

Welcome to blogging, Katy. It’s really fun. I love your fashion sketches and I can’t wait to see you on Project Runway!

  • #2 Laura K
    10 July, 11:17

Katy, your work is gorgeous and I wish you all the best.

Are your scarab coats for sale online? They (and their inspiration) are fantastic.

  • #3 desertwind
    10 July, 11:58

Katy, your work is beautiful and you have such a distinct vision. I really think you are going to kick so much booty on the show. I can’t wait to see your designs.

Your illustration style is so adorable too. I love it!
Have a great day.

Hey Katy! I remember you from the 10th grade. I really like watching “Project Runway” and nearly crapped myself when I saw you on it! I’m so happy for you! You were always so creative though, so it was at least halfway to be expected. By the way, you still look like you did in the 10th grade. ;) Short and profound.

  • #5 Kelly Ernst
    12 July, 23:00

Congradulations on Project Runway! I’ve been watching the show since season 1 and was thrilled to see the season three premiere, even more so when I learned that one of the contestants was a a fellow Arts High Alumni. Congrats and I hope you make it far on the show, I’ll be rooting for you!
-Laura, 00’

  • #6 Laura Rose
    13 July, 13:39

Hey! I like your new website and you as well! i can’t wait to see more of your work on the show. I also must admit to being on of the people who asked you to be myspace friends ha. I’ve always had a passion for Nigerian bussiness men by the way, so feel free to give my email address away to them

  • #7 Anna
    13 July, 19:20

Thanks guys for all your support and love! I’m glad you like the new site and the designs…and don’t worry Tbone, I will stay grounded (my family will make sure of that)! This is all so exciting and fun, but I’m not a person who wants to be in the spotlight all the time! Desertwind, you can contact me at info@katherinegerdes.com and we can talk about the coat!

Katy, Congratulations on your site! Your designs are wonderful and I hope to own one of your pieces at some point. I’m enjoying watching you on Project Runway and I wish you all the best (on the show, but, more importantly, in everything else too). Best wishes, Kathryn

  • #9 Kathryn
    15 July, 23:11

Hey, Katy – just like Kelly, I remember you from growing up and I’m very happy that you’re experiencing success!! My parents told me about Project Runway, and I’ll have to head over to Design Collective and check your stuff out (I read about it today in Mpls/St. Paul magazine). Keep up the good work!

  • #10 Lauren Fichtel
    27 August, 22:52

 

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