V.V.com on Hiatus till 11/17/09

November 12, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

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::sighs:: Life has been great.

V.V.com is taking a little vacation till next Wednesday. I’m taking a trip with my friends Sharlene, Christa, and Michelle to the beautiful Island of Dominican Republic. I need this so bad and I can’t wait to lay out on the beach (if the weather permits it). Just getting away from New York is good sometimes so I know this is going to benefit all of us. I dont think Its hit me yet that I am leaving, hence my slow packing. I think once I arrive at the airport it will all seem real and I will definitely get that rush of excitement. Anyway, I promise to take many pictures to share with you all while I am out there! Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

xoxo

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Viva la Birthday Girl!

November 9, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

As you all know, I just turned 23 and I have to say this has been the best birthday a girl could ever ask for. I had my birthday dinner at The Elizabeth, an amazing restaurant with an even better menu..

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The theme was Barbie and I am so happy that my gals attended looking fabulous as usual. I was vintage Barbie of course in a Karen Millen dress, and a pink Betsey Johnson dress shortly after for another rendez vu. We all enjoyed the food along with my Chanel and Gucci lipstick cupcakes! I think the cupcakes were the highlights of the night, they were so cute we didnt even want to eat them lol. After the dinner we were off to party at a club or venue but there were lots of problems so we all just went home, I was already satisfied with my dinner so it wasnt a big deal. We were all so full from all of the food we ate that we all just wanted to go to club bed with dj pillows. My mother also bought a cake for me that sunday. My family came over and we all had a great time eating cake and watching movies. Today is my actual birthday and Im going to spend it with my new beau, someone who made my birthday very special when he asked me to be his girlfriend. I cant tell you how happy I am and how happy ive been, and how thankful I am that all of my friends attended my party. My smile in these pictures dont lie, I had everyone I loved in one room. <3

My barbie cupcakes!

[Dress: Karen Millen / Gloves: Vintage / Ring: Tarina Tarentino / Shoes: Top Shop / Hat: vintage /Shoe Earings: DM]

Jerry and Christa (Malibu Barbie)!

Bianca, Sharlene, Stephanie, and Tammy! LOVE THEM!!!

Tammy (hot sex on a platter Barbie)

Look at her hot pink skirt! I die.

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Trying realllly hard not to eat this cupcake lol!

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Joaquin likes frosting <3

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Kirsy (pretty eyes Barbie)!! See the story she did on my Birthday Party!

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Andrea in one of my favorite Betsey Johnson Dresses! (rose bud Barbie!)

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Joaquin’s expression is Priceless lololol

My love looks good in a suit.<3

Jay is Bboy ken lmao..he was surrounded by ladies the whole night..Heaven

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This would be my last day as a single-man-hating-woman…I finally found someone who proved me wrong about men..Hes amazing..”I adore you”.

Bia Barbie and Rock star Barbie Sharlene.

[To see sharlene's post on my Birthday Celebration click here]

Barbie needed a bath.:)

After the dinner, different outfit..

[Betsey Johnson Dress, Karen Millen swarovski shoes & purse, Betsey bustle coat]

I swoooon.

This was the cake my mom got me on Sunday, who doesnt love ice cream cake!?

This is my outfit that I wore, I was in a polka dot mood

[Betsey Johnson dress & cardigan, Casadai shoes, vintage hat]

Me, rex, and my Sister Brittany, so sad I dont have a pic with my momma:(.

More pics coming soon.

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I just want to thank everyone for all of the birthday wishes, I love and appreciate you all. I havent been this happy in a long time, and all of you contribute to that. Thank you sooo much.

xoxo

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Culture Clash! Art of Santiago Exhibit at the Freshtetic shop!

November 7, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

The awesome guys at the Freshthetic shop in Brooklyn collaborated with Derek Santiago to showcase his amazing, beautiful, and culturally diverse artwork. Over a hundred people RSVP’d for this event because not only is Santiago a huge success here in New York; his work is worldwide and spreading rapidly. Ive had the pleasure of getting to know Santiago, and he is one of my favorite people in the world. I am so thankful for our friendship and I too, am I die-hard fan of his work. If you look very closely at his art work, you can see lots of details and hidden messages, every painting has a story and thats what I love about his paintings. Santiago is also working on a new project that I predict will be huge, “A fine art apparel line”. People all over the world are going to go nuts when this clothing line drops. Get updated by visiting Riceandbeanz.net.

[Have you ever had spanish sushi?]

[Gun necklace I loved at the shop by GoodWood]

[Joaquin<3]

[Me and Derek]

See more of Santiago’s work and blog by clicking here!

The Freshthetics shop is located at:

560 Grand St.
Brooklyn NY 11211
L/G train to Lorimer/Metropolitan, walk four blocks south to Grand st.
J /m train to Hewes, walk four blocks northeast to Grand st.

xoxo

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Fun with my new Nikon.

November 5, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

My mother and sister bought me a Nikon D40 for my birthday and today I finally took it for a spin. I think I found a new hobby<3

[My first 3 models.]

[Rex, my son]

[Joaquin<3]

[Me of course]

[Rex's girlfriend Peanut]

[Rex's friend Mikal]

Thanks mom & brit!

xoxo

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A very happy birthday to my friend Shar!

November 4, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

Cheers to the birthday girl for having a wonderful birthday dinner at Blend, looking absolutely stunning in a Betsey Johnson dress and a handmade peacock head-piece she made herself! I wore a dress, jacket, and shoes from top shop, I didnt plan it that way but I realized it once I left my house.

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[ok how sexy does Christa look in this teal wink "LA made" dress? get em girl!]

I bought Shar this Andy Warhol-like vintage vest with a Marilyn Monroe print all over it and was happy to know she wore it on her actual birthday.<3 I also made her a top hat with burgundy and black flowers to compliment her crazy amazing curly hair.

Please take the time to visit Shar’s amazing blog by clicking here!

xoxo!

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Halloween Festivities!

November 2, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

MY HOUSE.

PINK ELEPHANT.

ANDREA AND I IN HER POISON IVY COSTUME I DESIGNED!.

ANDREA AND MIME JOSH!

PARADE.

ME AND JOAQUIN<3

FLAPPER TAMMY!

CANT MESS UP THE MAKEUP! LOLOL TORTURE!

ISNT HE CUTE?

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TRINITY PLACE.

AFTER TRINITY PLACE WE WENT TO INOTECA FOR DINNER, THEN WE WENT TO 151 RIVINGTON, THEN TO REWIND.

GOOD TIMES!

xoxo

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My Halloween Costume!

November 1, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

Dia De los Muertos- Inspired by 666 Photography

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When I saw this image from 666 Photography, I died. 666 Photography is known all over the world for there amazing surrealistic photographs. Ive never seen team work done so beautifully. I was so inspired by this image, I was about to get it tattooed to my back. A lot of people have tattooed this image already and I didnt even care. It is the most beautiful photo I have ever seen. This photo is part of a collection of “Dia de los muertos”. There are 4 versions, winter, spring, summer, and fall. Summer stood out to me out of all of them. While working at AP with my girl Scarlet and discussing my idea of getting this tattooed she told me I should be one of the “Dia de los muertos” for Halloween and I made it happen. Took be 5 hours to remake this whole costume, and a lot of fabric flowers. I never thought in a million years that I could create something this beautiful, its inspired me to do so much more and it definitely brought me back into sewing.

I added a little bit of myself into this costume by wearing a spiked bracelet, skull earings, and my favorite D&G spiked heels.

xoxo

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Poison Ivy Costume Design by V.V

November 1, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

A customer of mine, who is now a good friend, asked me to design her a Poison Ivy costume and I did.

Pictures of Andrea Moreno in the costume coming shortly!

xoxo

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Lady Luck! /The V.V Dress!

October 28, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

So the other day while selling dresses at the Betsey Sale, I cam across a customer in the fitting room who was trying on BJ dresses when she stopped to try on a dress her mother bought her as well. Her mom complimented my outfit and said I reminded her of herself back in the day and we imediatly got along. The womans daughter pulls out this beautiful mustard colored, rain coat looking dress, with paint splatters all over it…I DIED and muttered “Omg if you happen to hate the dress, I will totally buy it from you”. TO my luck she hated the dress and I tried it on and it was meant to be!.I bought the dress from her, its MOSCHINO (which doesnt surprise me), still had the tags attached, and guess what..theres pockets!..

This dress is a staple in my collection because It completely symbolizes who I am, It has a complete 40s/50s cut, its one of my favorite colors, I just happen to be a painter, and its Vandalized!. This is THEE VINTAGE VANDALIZM DRESS. It even matches my business cards!

If thats not luck, I dont know what else is.

xoxo

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Betsey Madness!

October 27, 2009 by vintagevandalizm

Here are some of the goodies I got from Betsey’s recent sample sale!

Betsey makes this dress all the time in different patterns, I would know..I have this dress in three colorways. I love the fact that it has corset sides and pockets! I love this pattern so much I got this dress in the A-line version and the Pencil cut!