Thursday, August 28, 2008

BUTCH DIVA BOUT' TO MAKE YOUR EYES POP OUT DA' SOCKETS!

When asked by The Minority Report to kick off Labor Day weekend BUTCH DIVA style - I was all for it! I've been waiting to share my carnival inspirations ever since returning from Trinidad in February. Plus, with Fashion Week being next week, BUTCH DIVA had to set a standard for fiyaaa - now here we go!

This Friday!!! Aug. 29th
"FREE LABOR" -A Pre-Labor Day extravaganza
Where: Tamboril -527 Myrtle Ave. (Near Washington and Grand st.)
Festivities Starting Early - 9pm
Fashion show - Midnight Sharp!
FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT!!!

Sticking with the traditions of Carnival, BUTCH DIVA will be out with the old and in with the new! There are some SIIICK goodies in store for you! Sick as in 'oh my God, that dress is so hott it makes me sick! I NEED to have it!'

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!!! and BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady in all her glory!

See you there!

Monday, August 25, 2008

GIVENCHY >>> FALL 08



What's BUTCH DIVA attitude?? Well this is a very fine example of it. No walking in the hood with those chains on tho! Forget payin the rent - Shop Givenchy here.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

KATE...YOU TANTALIZE SO RIGHT!





..her infamous mystique blesses us in the latest issue of Interview mag. She is exactly what BUTCH DIVA feeds off when it comes to being comfortable with your femininity and sexuality...

Friday, August 22, 2008

BUTCH DIVA's BOSS LADY >>> HUSTLE MODE




BUTCH DIVA WANTS YOU!!!


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

Thursday, August 21, 2008

I'LL HAVE A SHOT OF GISELLE...TO GO PLEASE!






WORKS BY ROBERT PIERSANTI...






All in research and development for the BUTCH DIVA comic book series...See more of Piersanti's works here.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

FALL TREND WATCH >>> BAGGY!!!


>...so of course now that I've gotten all accustomed to my assortment of skinny jeans, the baggy look decides to re-surface. According to recent posts on Denimology, looser denim is def in, and pushing tight and slim out! It's all good though. You always have to be ready for a trend to repeat and re-invent itself. Just the other day I took down all my fedora hats out the closet, realizing I can rock them again now!!

You can ask to borrow your man's jeans, hit the thrift shops, or try Gap's new "boyfriend jean". But whatever you do- please get this look right this fall! It's so uptown meet's downtown!





Saturday, August 16, 2008

"BUTCH DIVA" - AN ALTER EGO???



...so I was in the neighborhood of new Brooklyn Circus shop the other day and I stopped in to say wadup to the crew. Bevin happened to ask "What is it that you actually do?". I went on to tell him what pays the bills vs. what keeps the creative juices flowin. I asked him how often he checked the blog and told him BUTCH DIVA was the brand I was developing. He was so confused - "BUTCH DIVA... a brand??" he asked trying to understand. I confirmed as he went on to tell me he thought all this time from knowing me that 'BUTCH DIVA' was just my alter ego and the blog was what followed it. I found this very interesting!!!

This could mean one of many things. 1- I am my own ideal customer. 2- I actually represent all that I try to convey with BUTCH DIVA. 3- BUTCH DIVA is in fact not only a brand, but a lifestyle, as I often say when signing off.

Whatever the case is, somebody's on to something... Thanks for helping to keep it all in perspective Bev!

xo
BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady >>> Tiffany LaStar

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady's Studio >>> AGENDA OVERLOAD!

OK! So it's totally been one of those weeks where there's never enough hours in the day to get it 'all' done...but have no fear! I surround myself with inspiration and agenda reminders, so that not only do I {eventually} get the job done, but I make time to share the inspirational process with you along the way...






"DEAR JOHN..."

All for the love of fashion. John Galliano in all his glory for a past Bazaar mag spread ...

EDITORIAL STYLING >>> TAKE NOTICE...

...If only every girl could learn how to rock their hair like this when it goes into frizz mode! Ahhh-the inspiration goes on...and on.

Monday, August 11, 2008

BUTCH DIVA'S BOSS LADY x PARTNER IN CRIME...








Excessive are we?? Of course we are - and why not!! Kodak closeups! Surely the result of us gettin let loose with a camera and some time to kill!! Paparazzi wonderin where...where did they go?

We gone with the wind.