Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Links I HEART in the BAY AREA!


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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!

Friday, November 14, 2008

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.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

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............

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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!

Monday, November 10, 2008

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!

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