Wednesday, July 30, 2008

A BLOG'S BEST FRIEND >>> GOOGLE : IMAGES

If you're part of the blog community, then you know what I'm talkin bout right now. First off - when taking my daily stroll through the blogs I feature on here and others I come across along the way, I feel one of several emotions: 1- Is this blog my competition! 2- Where did they find that image?? 3- How can I tell a similar story if not the same, but better! and sometimes 4-why did they even bother?? I say this to say, there is a process that goes into developing a decent blog, and then maintaining it! But we would be nowhere without our dependable pal Google Images. The mere second a thought, concept, or flashback comes into my head, you better believe I can Google it, then search thru Images, and I'm sure to always fish up something visually compelling to share with you...

And that folks is how I do it. :)

DITA VON TEESE >>> BUTCH DIVA APPROVED!









The many moods of International Burlesque super star Dita Von Teese. Wanna know more about her? Well start here.

INSPIRATION <<< GOIN' ONCE...GOIN' TWICE...>>> SOOOLD!!! TO THE LADY WITH THE THINKING CAP ON!

Put time into being inspired.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

TREND WATCH >>> JULIA CRANZ HATS






"Julia Cranz may just be 26-years-old, but her hats have won over today’s stylish starlets, making her designs the ultimate accessory. Before Sarah Jessica Parker drove photographers crazy at the Sex and the City premiere in May with her Philip Treacy’s garden-inspired hat adored with monarch butterflies, she turned to Cranz for a personal heart-shaped cap made of silk and leather just for nights out. Cranz even managed to entice burlesque performer Dita Von Teese at their first meeting during the recent Vienna Opera Ball, which resulted in a towering piece made of glossy patent leather, goose neck feathers, and colored pheasant on English linen. Yet, the daughter of artists, who felt fashion was “too-dimensional,” wanted to turn heads with pieces that can make any bad hair day an excuse to become glamorous anytime.

Cranz, who originally studied agricultural economics for four years, chose Mother Nature as her muse. Her Spring/Summer 2007 collection included spread bird’s wings in an army-green hue decked with tiny emerald Swaroski crystals. For a more demure look, Cranz’s “Redroom” contains a scarlet-red hat, resembling a giant crushed rose with small rubies resting on its petals. The designer, who never fails at making each collection more dramatic than the last, manages to leave shoppers in awe with a woman’s miniature bowler hat, once a man’s must-have accessory during the Roaring ‘20s, stitched with delicate lime-yellow lace inspired by cascading leaves." - Worship Worthy

Read more on Worship Worthy's feature here and check out Cranz's site here...

Monday, July 28, 2008

UNLEASH YOUR ANIMAL WITHIN!!!


Found these shots today during my daily blog surf - Kanye you a wild one! See more here.

STYLIST CONTRIBUTIONS...

Stylist Shi-Nuh had some fun here playing with BUTCH DIVA samples. It's cool to see other people's take on it! I actually got a call from her today telling me she got some of my pieces into this month's issue of Hype Hair magazine...I picked up a copy after work, will share with you shortly..stay tuned.

Friday, July 25, 2008

WHAT'S A GIRL GOTTA DO FOR A LIL INSPIRATION ROUND' HERE...



...just a few random images I found fishin the net for innovation and techniques. There is no such thing as "too much" inspiration...

Thursday, July 24, 2008

BUTCH DIVA >>> HELP WANTED...AND NEEDED!!!


CURRENTLY SEEKING INTERNS!!! FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AVAILABLE!!! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!!! RESPONSIBILITIES CONSIST OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

> ASSISTING WITH SOURCING FABRIC AND TRIMS FOR DEVELOPMENT
> ASSISTING WITH SEASONAL PHOTO SHOOTS AND SAMPLE SALES
> MANAGING FABRIC ARCHIVE AND SAMPLE COLLECTIONS
> TREND RESEARCH AND MAINTAINING FILING SYSTEM
> ASSISTING WITH BUTCHDIVA.BLOGSPOT DUTIES
> MAINTAINING BUTCH DIVA MYSPACE ACCOUNT AND OTHER PROMOTIONS
> BASIC SEWING AND FINISHINGS



REQUIREMENTS:

> MUST HAVE A STRONG INTEREST AND PASSION FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY WITH AN EAGERNESS TO LEARN NEW THINGS AND ABSORB THE MANY CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES THE INDUSTRY BRINGS YOUR WAY
> BASIC SEWING AND DRAPING TECHNIQUES PREFERRED, BUT ALSO WILLING TO TRAIN BEGINNERS
> AVAILABLE SOME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS (VERY FLEXIBLE)
> KNOWLEDGE OF TRENDS AND RESOURCES
> AT LEAST 1-2 YRS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE (REFERENCES WELCOME)
> RESIDES IN THE NYC METRO AREA (FAMILIAR WITH COMMUTING AROUND NYC)
> ALSO WILLING TO COMMUTE TO BROOKLYN STUDIO SPACE (NEWLY RENOVATED BROWNSTONE IN BEDSTY AREA)
> ACCESS TO DIGITAL CAMERA, COMPUTER AND INTERNET AT HOME FOR "TAKE-HOME" PROJECTS
> GREAT MULTI-TASKING AND FOLLOW UP SKILLS AND ABILITY TO EXECUTE PROJECTS TO THE END
> STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS AND A "GO-GETTER" PERSONALITY

PERKS OF THE GIG:

> TRAVEL AND MEALS COMPENSATED
> FREE BUTCH DIVA SAMPLES WHEN AVAILABLE FOR SALE
> GREAT INTRODUCTION AND EXPERIENCE TO MANAGING A SMALL FASHION BUSINESS
> LEARN AND WORK HANDS ON WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND SAMPLE PRODUCTION PROCESS
> GAIN RESOURCES AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH DOMESTIC AND OVERSEAS CONTACTS
> VERY COOL, CALM, AND COLLECTED WORK ENVIRONMENT
> FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN EXPERIENCE IN BEING A PART OF SOMETHING CREATIVE, EMPOWERING,FULL OF INSPIRATION, AND BUTCH DIVA'S "DESIGN WITH A PURPOSE" CAMPAIGN!!!

PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES AND CONTACT INFORMATION WITH A SUBJECT HEADING: BUTCH DIVA INTERNSHIP TO BUTCHDIVA@GMAIL.COM. CURRENTLY SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS!!

SPREAD THE WORD...BUTCH DIVA IS EXPANDING!!! NOT JUST A LABEL - BUT A LIFESTYLE!!!

Best,
BUTCH DIVA'S Boss Lady >>> Tiffany Lastar Rhodes

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

THE TRUE MEANING OF A SEXY INTERIOR SPACE...

It's time to re-decorate my studio for the Fall!!!








Mario Philippona is a Dutch craftsman that specializes in erotic furniture carvings and he uses the female anatomy as inspiration for his range of cupboards, wardrobes and tables. Mario Philippona said : “The shape of a woman, her organic architecture, combined with my passion for wood inspired me to sculpt these sexy designs.”

Read more on his work here...

PEEKABOO >>> I STILL SEE YOU...





Works by Italian Illustrator / Graphic Designer
Alberto Seveso. Fishing for inspiration and found recently on Kanye's blog...

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

DO YOU DARE TO...

I need this pattern maker in my life! Naomi Cambell in Viktor & Rolf in August issue of V mag, shot by Mario Sorrenti...

You inspired yet?

Monday, July 21, 2008

BUTCH DIVA INSPIRATION NO BRAINER >>> GRACE JONES








But of course, Grace Jones is an inspiration to BUTCH DIVA. Her bold image is the epitome of what BUTCH DIVA stands for. Bold, beautiful, androgynous, and yet still in touch with her femininity and sexuality.

Read more of the life and accomplishments of Grace here, as she is not only a fashion icon, but a motivating force to women everywhere to stand up and stand out!

Just a lil something extra to tantalize your senses...

HEY "DOLLFACE"...

Doll Face is an animated short film by Andy Huang...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! It's about the lengths that women can go to, to attain what the media portrays as perfection. Check it out!






Source: Kanye West Blog