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!

Dollface
by xenofilms

Source: Kanye West Blog

WEEKEND INSPIRATIONS...

Considering I'm knee deep in the process of development for the BUTCH DIVA comic book series, this Complex spread got my attention...

IF NOT BUTCH DIVA >>> THEN I'D PUT ON MY DANCING SHOES...

...I always believed that if there were anything else I'd put my energy and passion into other than design, it would be dancing. Not including a pole! But modern dance, where I could still express myself creativly and be obligated to the gym and a strict diet! Have I ever had any training? - No. Have I pursued it at all even part-time? - Not particularly {More like one drunken night every few months- ha!} But I just always day dreamed about me center stage in a weightless cotton spandex slip performing a powerful solo to a beat that starts slow and mellow and then breaks out into something sick and bjork-ish funky - and then I blow the crowd away with my flexibility... Call me crazy. But that's what it is.

GISELE. OH YEAH - FOR V MAG. {THANK GAAWD!!!}

I sware to you, I was saying my prayers one night and asked the 'hot damn' Gods above to grant me this eye candy sometime in my near future. Low & behold >>> WHOOOP THERE IT IS!!!

If you even care about the words behind this, see more on this spread and issue here.

MR. STYLE THINKS I'M "A BEAUTIFUL PERSON"...

Dear friend and frequent stylist to the BUTCH DIVA studio recently launched his own blog! Welcome to the blog life Ricardo!:)
He recently posted this on BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady...


"Hey everyone.
Much love to a long time friend and associate of mines.... Ms. Butch Diva herself.....Tiffany Lastar Rhodes. She is my first featured Beautiful Person not only because I've known her for over 12 years, but because she hasnt changed a bit since ive first met her. She definately is a huge inspiration to me and I appreciate her love and dedication to her craft. In my book, she is definately a trail blazer for alot of independant designers and stylists.
Tiffany a.k.a. Ms. Butch Diva... YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON!
MrStyle OUT!!!!!"

Thank you Ricardo, you contribute to the passion that keeps me doin' what I do!
xo
BUTCH DIVA's Boss Lady >>> Tiffany LaStar

See more of Ricardo's work as a stylist here and stay tuned on the developments of MR.STYLE.blogspot here...

TREND WATCH <<< >>> JUMPSUITS: "EASY DOES IT"

I've always been a fan of one-piece jumpsuits!!! If done correctyly, its an easy way to dress up, accessorize and do YOU! Stay tuned for a few BUTCH DIVA versions in the next shoot...

PAY ATTENTION I tell ya!

BUTCHDIVA.BLOGSPOT >>> DID YOU KNOW...??

...that all of these cool sites are accessible via BUTCHDIVA.BLOGSPOT!!! Please take advantage of the reources I've provided throughout the blog. Share, ask, comment, learn, but most importantly - be inspired!

ZINK MAGAZINE
View all the Fall 2008 runway shows @ STYLE.COMKANYE WEST BLOGRead up on all the latest and greatest in urban trends with CLUTCH MAGAZINE See more dope photography from dear friend Erica Simone...in addition to her fav BUTCH DIVA shots.

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

DESIGNER PROFILE >>> GARETH PUGH

In an age where many of the boundary-pushing and innovative design houses have toned down and become more literal, or shifted focus to a particular trademark, 26-year-old Gareth Pugh sticks out like a sore thumb, in the best of ways.

Native to the UK, Pugh got his start at an early age, doing costume design for the English National Youth Theatre. As he progressed and graduated from the esteemed Central Saint Martins for fashion design, his work became increasingly popular on a local level. He was highlighted early on by forward-thinking fashion magazine 'Dazed and Confused' for his stand-out designs, and this helped expose him to a wider audience. His first solo showing was at London Fashion Week for the Fall/Winter 2006 collections and there has been enormous buzz ever since. Be it admiration for his craft, or people criticizing his work as being unwearable, the interest is undeniable.




He challenges convention by literally taking the silhouette to new heights with his extravagant cuts and shapes. By using bold geometrics, he creates multi-dimensional clothing. Not only does he shift the perception of the silhouette, but many of his garments actually are wearable sculptures.






Source: thefashionspot.com

INNOVATION IN PHOTOGRAPHY x ART DIRECTION...

Where are you without inspiration? Nowhere. and fast. I discovered these works on Kanye's West's blog..."Mr. Toledano received his first camera at 11 years old and has been taking slightly odd/surreal pictures ever since.He has also worked as an art director in advertising.He now lives in New York City and concentrates on his passion of photography."

See more works here.