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These fine females will be presenting their creativity Dec 7, 2008 see posting below. Or follow the hive link for more info.

Remember your local artists this holiday season. I can't emphasize how important supporting and buying local is for one and all! Thanks and see you soon! Happy Thanksgiving

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” Dolly Parton

Image of a Red Root video I styled. Reminds us all to be ourselves and play what you got and see blue skies where ever you may go!

Holiday Bizarre Sunday Dec. 7th 2008 corner of Pacific n Hyde 12-7pm

Holiday Bizarre
Hosted by Velvet Valentine
Sunday Dec. 7, 2008
12-7pm
Free to the public
1 Day Only!!!

1392 pacifc @ hyde, russian hill
(btwn hyde and leavenworth)

Location:
www.hivesf.com
event link: http://www.hivesf.com/art.html
location map: http://www.hivesf.com/maps.html
Vendors:
Velvet Valentine, The art of Accessories & Style
JD Crayne Photography Collect her work today!
Nika Tang Casual Fashion "Little Red Sparrow"
Kysha for Yahzi Rose Kids Clothes Affordable and Fun
Julie Lesperance, Jewelry
Rachael Hornaday Art/Prints

BUY LOCAL SUPPORT YOUR CITY
Local art, accessories men & women, fancy wears, kids clothes, and much more!!!

* Holiday spiced drinks & holiday pastries
* Gift Rapping
* 80's DJ Dancing while you shop

For information or to get involved please call 415 503 8031 or email me! Thank you for your constant support and encouragement!

Above photo copyright Velvet Valentine

Un-touched photos by LA,SF, NYC photographer!

It was my pleasure to work with Fernando Cepeda on this cold rainy day shoot. We are on location at Antlre Studios, thank you Hannah! These shots are courtesy of Fernando and they have not been post produced.....which I personally love! Here you can see my hair and wardrobe in action. Sell baby sell...... It was a great day and a fabulous shoot. Judith is our lovely model who can also be seen acting around town.

Her length gives a great silhouette for any garment. Thank you to the crew Monique, Fernando, Hannah, Judith and myself! Lovely work......keep it up.........

To schedule a shoot or get price quotes please email me thanks see you behind the lenses.

Swedish Fashion....................

My styling featured in Swedish Journal :) They understand me in Sweden. What can I say my great granny was born there! Notice the relaxed sneaker pimp style of a locker room. More on the world, fashion and politics later............

Art and design in the time of a NEW WORLD ORDER

What a great success this week has been for America! Everyone was holding their breathe as they watched the projected image from CNN on NOV 4 2008. A day I will never forget as long as I live. To be a part of history is an amazing feeling. I can't even imagine what is going through Barack Obama's mind! To be inside his head for just one day:) I am so proud of America and how far we have come over these last 40 years. It make my heart fill with joy to know that history books will tell Barack's unique story. The story of the true American dream. This blog will take a political twist as this time is about change. As fashion, design, trends change so do politics. Some would argue that as politics change so does fashion. Hence the constant revolution of camo clothing and retro army gear. Mao hats, hammer and sickle images, even the propaganda style posters of Shepard Fairey have made politics young and hip.

I over heard a man speaking about "Why is Michelle Obama wearing red?" I believe we will see a lot of red, black and high contrast modern colors to follow this year. As we take a more socialist style government also a focus on American design. A resurgence in authentic American craft style will be seeing a renaissance.


Another great example of how style permeates every boundary. How America is innovative and has yet to have it's greatest days. How reinvention is always at the heart of invention. How no one is immune to fashion. Not even Barack or Michelle as they boast being so down to earth.

I leave this post with more to come on local news, style and politics............ No on 8 the new civil rights movement with pictures to follow. Join the cause and be apart of history again. Check back soon for photos from the march to reverse the prop 8 vote!

All images on this site photographed by Velvet Valentine unless otherwise stated

Just a note to anyone wondering where all these images come from? Styling and photos designed by yours truly! Velvet Valentine for all your style needs:) All images copyright under California law. No authorization for use is given unless by mutual contract. Thanks for your OBEY of the law.

Feel free to contact me for use of any images or style services I may provide for your big ideas! My style marketing skills can be used for small business brand packages, websites, cards, signs, advertising, web video, CD packages, literature, book covers, TV, movies, events, and any style needs!

For inquires please email velvetvalentine@gmail.com

Nov 1 Strawberries and & Bacon Festival

I will be hosting the First Fashion Booth in SF! There will be costumes for you and your friends to try on and get posy. On site consultation for make up and fun image ideas. Theatrical fantastic photo fun for one and all. Come and get your fashion on.

Art Direction for Rykarda Parasol and Xavier Gomez

www.rykardaparasol.com
www.xaviergomez.com
Producer Beth
Talent DJ Miz Margo (Burlesque) & Mario Muse (Find him at DNA for fashion fun)

Shot on location at the Hive. Art Direction Velvet Valentine
(I love fish:)I searched high and low for special fish and foods. The table cloth is hand dyed to match the color scheme.

Inspired by Flemish paintings of food...... The lighting is the same effect as in the cult classic "The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover (1989)."

Thumbs up for the cast, crew, and production. Can't wait to see the video.

Latest Project Rykarda Parasol Video

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Please Visit Backspace!!! New Fall Items In:))

New Velvet Valentine items available at Backspace
++++++++351 Divisadero St, San Francisco - (415) 355-1051++++++++++++++++

Backspace is a great local treasure located in the fun shopping area. Stop by for local treasures I dare you to find anywhere else!

Currently I have a line of accessories on sale in time for the holidays.

Events Fall 2008 Support Local Arts!

There are lots of fun events coming up this fall that I would like to recommend! First off please stop by the Mark Sanchez Gallery space where you may stop by and view local art! Included in the exhibition is my molecular sculptor made of 100% recycled quality clothe. Stop by and connect with people and art! Or visit.... on going until
Nov get out and vote!
Details:
www.marksanchez.org
988 Valencia Street @ 21st

Also check out the auction! Collect Local ART! Sat, Sep 27, 7:00pm – 9:30pm

DescriptionOver 50 artists have banded together to auction off their beautiful and provocative pieces - come purchase pieces to help support Mark Sanchez!! I will auction of fine pieces from my personal collection! Rare opportunity get out and support!
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Next on the list of fun SF events!
Decompression!

Sunday October 12, 2008 from 12:00pm - 11:59pm
Indiana Street, between Mariposa and 21st.

San Francisco, California
On Indiana Street between Mariposa and 22nd, SF
$10 donation in Black Rock Couture/Costume; $20 in streetwear
All ages outdoors; kids under 12 absolutely free!
Outdoor sound ends at Mariposa Stage at 11pm; 10pm other outside areas
Age 21+ inside Cocomo (club closes 1:30am)


Fashion Show! Look for the Fashion Stage I will be rocking my Fall items as well as some fun spring heat! It will be a performance to remember......promise!

Stay Tuned for the next event recommendations! see you soon! check back soon for more details and fun photos. Keep on creating:)

NEW WEBSITE COMING THIS FALL 2008!!!

Carlos Díaz de León Zuloaga and I have been busy redesigning the new look for the www.velvetvalentine.com home of style! The new site will feature my latest photo shoots and creative clothing creations. But as far as how this website advances, "It's all just dressing up and playing!" With one click you will see Rock Looks, New Orleans Style, Modernism, and My Fantasy Life!

I will not longer offer ready to wear looks everything is custom made to order. There will be options to rent items for your own wearing pleasure. Dress up for a fraction of owning original art. I am available for style and creative consultations. Feel free to email me with all your questions.

In the meantime while I work out the last minute touches this is a sneak peak.....

NYC Street Art Series Continued....

OBAMA for President 2008 "He's got the muscle to get the job done."

Street Art NYC Summer 2008 continued

The real gallery is on the street!

Street Art NYC Summer 2008

Some inspiration from the streets of Manhattan...... Chuck's always classic!

East Coast Style Edition!

East coast fashion wil be the focus for the month of Sept. Since NY fashion week is just about a week away. Feature will include Hamptons style, city fashion, and travel fashion. Stay tuned for indie style fashion pics!!!

This photo NYC Manhattan 8/2008! Who doesn't love the Hamptons??

Go Obama! Political Art Inspiration:))

Dressing Vincent for his Brown Bunny Book Premier in NYC

I pulled this photo from my NYC collection. Yumiko one of my NYC model room mates shown here getting smooched by Vincent Gallo. I dressed Vincent in an Agnes B. jacket for this premier. Simple and slick he was kissing lots of girls that night. He was a neighborhood character I use to serve him brunch at Oznot's Dish in Williamsburg Brooklyn Baby! He was a regular on week days walking the streets solo. My long lost friend Renee Dolores painted a painting of him once. I suggested she send it to him. Instead she found out he was staying at the Phoenix hotel and left it outside his door. Vincent was packing some items into his suitcase and just could not fit the large painting. It now hangs proudly in the Phoenix Hotel in SF. You will see it covered in dead birds and Vincent staring through you with his usual glare. :))

http://fashioni.st/2008_06_01_archive.html

Please check out fashioni.st

http://fashioni.st/2008_06_01_archive.html cut n paste and scroll down to see me at the Maker Faire June 2008

This is a great site with lots of examples of hip people walking around in their daily duds. I have always been a big fan of people watching. At fashioni you can scroll through street inspiration. Enjoy your scroll.

The above photo is from my new molecule project. In the workshop fashion intern Amaka Ofoegbu and I are working away on molecular inspired tactile pieces. These pieces are part of a larger project I am proposing to the De Young Museum, Discovery Museum, SF MOMA, Academy of Science and other local art institutions. Also proposing it to Yerba Buena Center for the arts! The molecular pieces have evolved from single shapes to wear into three dimensional objects to sit inside. I will be documenting this progress.

www.pulte.com

Some of my more commercial styling work for great clients Avenue A Razor Fish and Putle Homes. When you visit www.putle.com there you will see my styling on the gorgeous models on the first pages. My work is spread through the site. Wardrobe Stylist to the rescue for any and all your styling needs. The most fun shots were the wedding images seen by clicking on the tag "embark". Check it out it's fun and campy.

Recent photo shoot with muse/dekker studios....

Davis is a wonderful photography subject. My styles siloutte his tender frame as he reclines against a wooden backdrop. Here Davis is wearing customized clothes by yours truely! Flour shirt with Gothic chains,black bow tie,skinny alligator jeans, and gauntlette gloves. All clothing available for rental!


This image snapped by the lovely Laura Kudritzki at
Muse Photography Studio here in SF!

Shot on location at Osha Thai Noodle (SF). Richard Hanson designed the interiors of these restaurants. His creative eye allows a wall to become a work of art.

VELVET VALENTINE ON THE RUNWAY AT www.eternalspringproductions.com

Sat May 31st 2008

Save the Date! One Day Summer Event! VIP Invite Only
Saturday May 31st 191 Frederick corner of Ashbury SF, Ca
Hallway Gallery #2
Time 10am-9pm Sat May 31st
Local art, food, fun and music!


Carlos Dias De Leon Zulo (Stuffed Art! And Knit Wear Design)
"Maria Magdalena"
www.myspace.com/mariamagdalenatequiere
Dr. No AKA Vinh Ngo (Donations for Burma) www.burmesemonks.org
Erik Seidenglanz www.playplayplay.org (Art installation)
Evelyne Aikman www.evelyneaikman.com (Oil Paintings)
Jean Yaste also from www.playplayplay.org/ music director
JD Crayne www.jdcraynephotography.com (Photography)
Velvet Valentine www.velvetvalentine.com (Fashion/Accessories)
RSVP 415 742 0606
to volunteer velvetvalentine@gmail.com thanks see you there!

Maker Faire Photo links

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawdraw/2465175187/ another link to photos from the show!

Thanks Heather! For the Great photos! Maker Faire Fashion Show highlights!

http://truestitches.blogspot.com/

Atten: All bloggers! and Readers Please do not click on anything that says Gardagami it is a virus!!!!!!!!!!!!

All comments created by this person, all post, anything! You have been warned and stop spamming me thanks! Hack yourself silly.

Makers helping Makers!

I really enjoyed helping boys, girls, women, men and many makers create innovative clothing at the swap Orama! These are some of the high lights from the makers I worked with.

skirts made from shirts, pants made into bags, and so much more!

http://blog.amethistle.com/ Thanks Sara for your sweet photos!

Resurrection Line Debut at Maker Faire 2008 by Velvet Valentine

I would like to send special thanks to all the models! Plus the dedicated volunteers helping to create these fabulous looks!
Amaka and Evie! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these visions a reality. Also thank you to Adam and Kolia for the much needed assistance in getting to the event! I owe you all big time!!!

Featured below Jiana and Jean Pilas model hot Resurrected creations fresh out of the creative studio.
Jiana: is wearing an Arabic Rice Dress, Blossom Hat (collaboration with Evelyne Aikman, Soft Sculptor Necklace in Black.

Jean:(jeanpilas.com) is wearing All Beautiful Things Jacket inspired by Mongolian Style, Soft Sculptor Crown as a head band, & Lou Reed/Skull arm warmers. WoW

Velvet Valentine Fashions strut the runway! Maker Faire 2008 over 80,000 people attend on performance day!

Dresses seen at Maker Faire 2008 San Mateo Fair Grounds

Model #1 is wearing: Roses Wild Dress, Ivory Fan Neck Piece, Burgundy Sweaterette, Soft Sculptor Crown (check website for availability)
model: www.evelyneaikman.com

Model #2 is wearing: 1940's halter dress with sculpted hat (available by special order)
Model: Elizabeth Parker

ttp://makerfaire.com/ May 3rd Fashion Show for Velvet Valentine!

Come see new Fall 2008 fashions by Velvet Valentine. Rocking the runway at the Maker Faire! A show not to miss!


Saturday May 3rd 5pm show time!!! Where San Mateo Fair Grounds you can take Cal Train or drive. For directions visit website below.

Look for the Swap O Rama tent and they will know where the fashion show is!!!! Get there early and have some fun. The fair stays open till Midnight Saturday night!
To learn more visit their website www.makerfaire.com

What is it???? (Quote)
(Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things.)
Maker Faire was created to go with their magazine.

**(quoted text)
The first magazine devoted entirely to DIY technology projects, MAKE Magazine unites, inspires and informs a growing community of resourceful people who undertake amazing projects in their backyards, basements, and garages.

See you there!

Sad Ballet......

Go Munic! Fighting for her right to model. GO GIRL. If you are interested in modeling for Velvet Valentine Designs please send your photo and all stats. All shots if not listed shot by Me:)

War hurts! Tell a friend.......

All images copyright 2008 Velvet Valentine (TM)
Model: Good luck up for Americas Top Model! Munic Munoz! shown wearing Velvet Valentine fashions on her post.

vote: www.topmodel.cwbayarea.com

No More WAR! It makes girls cry!

Spring Scarves! Buy them on line today or in SF store.

As my design principal I try my hardest to create the most ethical product with the best design. The "Sunset Strip" scarf worn here by a gorgeous BeBe model Bethany is available for 40$! All hand made in San Francisco in the in house factory. I have chosen the best satin/silk fabric and prints for these colorful additions to your wardrobe.

Spring 2008 Soaring Higher

Here in San Francisco the Haight Ashbury is experiencing the best Spring time weather. I have seen lots of flowers and flowing items on girls floating by my windows. Men seem to be embracing a new romantic manliness this spring. Black still the main color for the metro man. I would love to see a little more style in SF. The lack of a cohesive area where people can find great unique items. When I was partners in a store in the East Village in NY one could find anything there. The Lower East Side rocked for the bohemian fashionista! We really don't have anything just like NY! SF, we really can't try to be NY and should never try. Here I find lots of things. People love deals here. I mean like Target, Ross, IKEA and the Gap for example. Shops that seem to house original stylish items are too pricey for most.

The Haight seems to be our only spot for really unique items. However the rents are so high here it really keeps the one off shops away. Lower Haight has its share of funky frolic joints. Lack of parking, homeless, and general funk keep lots of people away. When I say people I mean people with tons of disposable income.

With so many designers here I don't understand why people are so conservative? Is it that they can't find the designers? Is that stores tend to be skeptical of taking new designers? Why can't people have more style? Why can't people find designers? Why can't people find style?

My goal is to elevate SF style to a higher level. To match designer with the unstyled beings of the city. As an great architect works with a great dwelling so should a designer be with a client. To pull the style out of the being only then revealing what is really going on inside!

New Orleans in the Summer Time! 2008 Spring Baby!

New Orleans Macabre! This is what I call this series. Beautiful and voodoo death and taxes that is what we all have to do! Right? Well might as well look beautiful! Bella is wearing a gorgeous hand sewn, and pressed satin head scarf. At an affordable price 35$ who can't afford to rock this look? If you want the whole look the earring are doubly affordable at 20$ a pair. Chic feathers, satin, and flowing layers adorn this look for spring. Michael says ties rule the runways! Skull ties to bring out the rock n roll voodoo styling reminiscent of the Rolling Stones! "Please to meet you hope you guess my name!" With this tie draw intrigue and mystery that says more without words than you can. A great gift at only 25$~!

These unique items now available exclusively at these Bay Area Boutiques

Paragraph
1234 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
(between Irving and Lincoln)

Brown Bear
289 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-5779
Get directions

Juniper Tree
3303 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 444-4650

Queen of the Meadow
351 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 355-1051

Support local fashion, keep it local, keep it real, and always keep it simple!