My favorite looks of 2011!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

So the countdown begins as we slowly approach 2012, a new year I hope brings me as much joy as 2011. This year was definitely one for the books. I met so many wonderful people who have become a part of my circle. I feel fortunate that I have such a strong team of beautiful individuals in my life who love and support me unconditionally as I do for them. I have also been to amazing places and have attended many events I plan to make a habit out of like..Art Basel, Viva Las Vegas, the IFB conference, and others. This year, I feel like I have evolved consistently in regards to my style but most importantly, I have evolved immensely as a person. I have become a more positive, compassionate, and joyful person no matter what challenges I have faced or losses I have had to bury. The pictures shown on my blog this year is proof of that. It wasn’t just my confidence and realization of self-worth that brought me to this happy place in my life, It was the understanding that happiness is a state of mind, not a person, place, or thing. When you are content with your life and who you are, sure things can shake you, but they cannot break you. I am not perfect and do not have a perfect life but I am happy with it none the less and I never take it for granted. Being happy allows you to see things with a different perspective, you go from uninspired by anything and bored with everything to inspired by even the littlest things. I feel that with the change in my attitude and atmospheres I was able to have more fun with fashion and really broaden my horizons with new risks. In this post I want to reflect on my evolution as a whole…A happier, more free, more artistic, more fashionable me. These are my favorite looks and moments of 2011, which one is yours?

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Xmas Bob Mackie Barbie Giveaway!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

I promised all of my readers an amazing Christmas giveaway and I am so excited to introduce you to Bob Mackie’s new and wonderful creation, The Countess Dracula Barbie!  I have been a fan of Bob Mackie since I was a little girl obsessed with Barbie’s. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized most of my favorite dolls were designed by him. Once I realized who he was and did my research, it was no question we were cut from the same cloth. What I mean by that is…He said something like “A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed.” As I mentioned in a previous post about my visit to the Mackie showroom, I am most certainly not afraid to take risks with fashion or be noticed. This man creates beautiful gowns for exhibitionists like myself who don’t care to fit molds so it is no question why the Barbie corporation has had him design beautiful Barbie’s like this one for ages. Mackie’s incredible designs have helped establish the collector Barbie doll market, and helped rank dolls as the second most popular collectable in America. I would know, I had most of his Barbie’s when I was little. I loved Barbie but it was the fashion that had an effect on me that eventually snowballed into the style I exude today. I am sure I am not the only woman who grew up loving/being influenced by Barbie or Bob Mackie which is why I am glad I can share this gift with one of you lucky ladies.

As my Christmas gift to you, one very lucky doll is going to receive Bob Mackie’s stunning Countess Dracula Barbie. This doll is one of my absolute FAVORITES. 1. She is a vampire 2. her outfit is incredible. She is so badass and I couldn’t expect a better creation from one of my favorite designers. Forever young and eternally beautiful, this royal lady’s ensemble features a magnificent pannier skirt lined with metallic red-woven fabric, an enchanting collar and soaring headpiece encapsulating four-inch high fiery red hair. She has clear teardrop rhinestones that sparkle on her earrings and also accent her red and purple Louis-style shoes. Once bitten, and never shy!

To win Bob Mackie’s Countess Dracula doll  follow him on twitter and let us hear how Barbie or Bob Mackie has influenced you. Comment here and let me know.

Visit the Bob Mackie website to learn more about his work!

Visit the Bob Mackie shop for art, dolls, apparel, and home furnishings!

This doll is sold out all over the country, It is limited edition and only 3,200 were made! Giveaway ends Jan 1, 2012.

May the best doll win!

XOXO

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Celebrate Xmas early with Iron Fist!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

As many of you may already know, Iron Fist is one of my favorite brands and I try to snag everything I love every time they come out with a new collection. I did a post on their summer swimwear a while back and have been hooked ever since. Iron Fist is an edgy brand that combines art and fashion effortlessly with a rock and roll edge. What I love about them most is that they offer people affordable quality clothing at all sizes and women/men of all tastes are always guaranteed to find something they like. Well, Christmas came early this year when I received their Fall collection. This happens to be my favorite to date and features beautiful tattooed prints on stretch satin soft materials, faux-fur leopard coats and shoes, Zombie and Muertos prints on shoes and tops, and so much more that makes a cheesecake pin-up go psychobilly! I know..It is already winter but I am one of those people who will finagle my way into wearing something from spring, summer, or fall in the winter by adding components like tights, boots, sweaters, and jackets. Better late then never right? Especially with a collection like this, how could I resist? When I received my big box of Iron Fist‘s Fall goodies I nearly fainted at all of the greatness and decided to have fun playing dress up at my friend Savoia’s shop. Check it out all of my goodies inside! Continue reading →

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V.V portrait on a wall in Toulouse France!!!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

This morning was the best morning ever as I got to speak to my good friend Tilt. I absolutely adore him to death and he is definitely one of my favorite people in the world. I feel very fortunate to call him my friend. There are very few people in the world that fill me with incredible joy and he does that effortlessly. He also always sends me the best surprises. This morning, he did just that when he told me his friend Alex created a portrait of me on a wall in Toulouse France. The portrait that inspired this painting is a picture Tilt took of me for his “Bubble Girl” project when he was in NY 2 years ago. My mouth dropped when I saw this picture, I mean….My portrait is on a wall in FRANCE! Alex, the artist behind this beautiful painting, is sooo talented and I am so thankful he took the time to paint me on a wall in a place I aspire to visit. This has made my entire life and I couldn’t be more grateful. I only hope to get to see it in person at some point next year so I can cross it off of my bucket list.

Thank you Tilt.

Thank you Alex.

Much love from New York.

XOXO

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What I wore today: 12.17.11

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

New York is brutal come Winter time and it is a lot harder to be fashionable when you have to layer and wear a coat all the time. Mother nature gave me a break on the 17th, it wasn’t so cold and I was off to Billy’s Antiques to be a part of a NYTimes article about Billy and his shop. The only thing I like about Winter is that I get to wear lots of leather and fur, my two most favorite things in fashion. Both of those things go hand in hand when I channel my sassy pinup side or even my grim dapper androgynous side. On this day, I went with dapper and remembered Alexander McQueens Pre-Fall 2009 collection (my favorite) and it inspired my outfit. I think I died when I first saw his 2009 collection because it really exuded the look I was going for every time I took inspiration from Clockwork Orange and would wear my bowler hats with a suit. The 2009 collection was a feminine touch to menswear, the exact look I had imagined in my head all these years brought to life by a Genius that is McQueen. I even got my hands on a pair of boots from that same McQueen collection that ended up being the best finishing touch to my outfit. Check it out inside. Continue reading →

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Art Basel with KD in Miami: Day Seis!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

My trip to Miami was fastly coming to an end as I savored up day 6 to its fullest potential. I only had one more day to soak up that Miami sun, meet and greet a bunch of Kweenz Destroy fans and my readers at the gallery, visit galleries I still hadn’t seen, watch street artists work their magic on Wynwood walls, and see whatever else Miami had to offer. It was another perfect day, I can’t complain except for the fact that there was a power outage at a Goldrush party we were supposed to attend but we made the best of our night as Wynwood was still up and running down to the very last second of Art Basel. On this day many artists were finishing their walls and we caught a great glimpse of it all. It is always refreshing and inspiring to see artists at work, doing what they love for the world to see. I am sure many of you who love to be visually stimulated as I do will love this post. See more photos and details inside. Continue reading →

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Art Basel with KD in Miami: Day cinco!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Day 5 was one of my favorite days in Miami for Art Basel with the KD crew because it was full of fun fun fun! We had a wonderful breakfast at Big Pink, spent some time selling paintings and apparel at the gallery, went to the Underbelly Project, visited the local Wynwood Salvation Army where I found tons of goodies, and partied the night away at the Graffiti Gone Global event. It was an all-around-perfect-day! I even wore the perfect outfit! I say perfect because it was comfortable and versatile. For most of my trip I would have to head out of the house with my day and night outfit so we didn’t have to drive back home but on this day all I had to do was bring an extra pair of shoes. Of course I was drenched in a premeditated Versace for H&M ensemble..I mean..What better of a collection to wear in Miami than Versace? The top is actually mens, I managed to snag one after I rummaged through the women’s section. I just felt it went better with the palm tree leggings. To spice it up for 2 different occasions I wore my comfy Zara wedges for day-time-play-time and my turquoise Louboutins for the partying we did that night. Everyone kept asking me if my panther belt was Versace but it’s actually some nameless vintage belt I snagged at Billy’s Antiques. My head scarf is also Versace for H&M, you already know I had to wear it like Rosie the Riveter ;) . Check out more photos and details inside! Continue reading →

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Art Basel with KD in Miami: Day cuatro!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Day 4 was a pretty chill and successful day at the gallery with the KD crew. We were almost sold out of T-shirts at the Kweenz Destroy pop-up shop and Cope2 paintings were still all the rave of Wynwood. They also went around Wynwood painting more walls. Most importantly, they completed the front wall of the gallery with the London Police and Galo. I think that’s the best part about Art Basel, it connects artists from all over the world to one another and they are able to unite, bond, and collaborate in creating great art. It was really inspiring to say the least. It doesn’t get better than good weather and good company. That Florida sun was shinning, the streets were still flooded with artists and art lovers, and when the sun went down it was party time. The great part about this trip was the fact that many of my NY friends were attending and I got to catch up with a few that stopped by the gallery. Today my friend and great artist Viajero stopped by and it is such a small world because he is also a friend of Fernando, the art curator of Cope2‘s exhibit. I mean that isn’t so far-fetched, they are both from NY and are surrounded by the art world. Anyway, I am always so busy in NYC that I don’t get to hang out with my friends much so it was nice to catch up with Viajero and visit the local galleries in the area. My road-dog Ingrid was also with us as she is attached to my hip. I don’t really like to go anywhere without her, it’s just not as fun! Check out photos and details of my trip inside! Continue reading →

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Art Basel with KD in Miami: Day tres!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Day 3 in Miami with the KD crew was one for the books as it was the grand opening of the Cope2 “Rise to the Occasion” exhibition and Indie184′s “Kweenz Destroy” pop up shop. It was an incredible opening reception and the gallery was flooded with people who adored the originality and authenticity of Cope2 and Indie184′s work. Magazines like Juxtapoz, Paper, Hypebeast, and Infamous were raving about it. The Kweenz Destroy pop-up shop was also a huge success. I was dressed head-to-toe in Indie’s new collection and women were gagging over it whilst cleaning us out of last seasons apparel. This time, Indie had outdone herself with amazing graffiti leggings, crop tops, and pop-art sweaters & Tees. Only the people who came out to Wynwood were able to see the collection before it drops. By the time the event was over, our guest book was flooded with emails of women who wanted to pre-order the new collection. As the special guest for the KD pop-up shop, I was so delighted that many of my readers came out to visit. It was the perfect meet and greet moment for me as I signed postcards and got to know my wonderful readers outside of the computer screen. That was the best part of my trip to Miami, I met so many people and built so many friendships I can see lasting a lifetime. Check out more details of day 3 inside! Continue reading →

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Art Basel with KD in Miami: Day dos!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

It was day 2 in Miami for Art Basel with the KD crew and it was just getting better. On this day we were setting up the gallery for our grand opening reception of Cope’s “Rise to the Occasion” exhibition/ Indie184′s pop-up shop of her clothing line Kweenz Destroy. After setting up and getting the gallery ready, Indie and I snuck away to visit a thrift store we had passed while driving. I found a really cute vintage tote bag with old hot rods and palm trees that was so fitting for Miami, I practically wore it the entire time. After a crazy day of setting up we were off to a Jeremy Scott party at Base where he was showcasing his line for Adidas along with other nick-nacks. It was really fun and I was gagging over all of his clothes. We wanted to stay and see Jeremy but we ran off to see Mr.Brainwash’s exhibit. It was his opening so it was packed with people and just as awesome as I anticipated. There were huge spray cans of Ketchup, amazing murals and collages, giant horses, and a big giant potato head who resembled Brainy. You guys have to see the pictures, there are tons of them in this post! Continue reading →

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