Life gave lemons. I make sweeeeeeeet lemonade. :)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
FULL-TIME + OVER-TIME.
Boy I tell ya! It be straight manual labor up in this joint! I mean I've never been one scuurred of a lil hard work but the last few days have been rest + meal less. I've somehow survived off old school love songs, spandex, and the ambiance of my studio. Thank goodness for a background in production and product development, I was able to get thru the prep process of putting my first order into production. I got to revisit my pattern making and cutting skills, and therefore even more reason to cherish the accomplishment. I miss school....NOOTTTT!!!
Life gave lemons. I make sweeeeeeeet lemonade. :)
Life gave lemons. I make sweeeeeeeet lemonade. :)
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
WE ALL GOT A STORY TO TELL.
Khay seen here (shots by me) chuck chillin on the studio rooftop in her new gold metallic Butch Diva lazer cut crop top... and chances are you may want one now.
Ok! :)
Hit me @ butchdiva@gmail.com
THE PATRICIA FIELD ORDER...
Just a lil tiny sumthin sumthin to get you sloppy, droolin, and beggin for moooooore! You ain't seen nothing yet...but trust >>> when I let these fiesty kitty kats out the bag...they bound to paint the town!
Spent the last 2 days pattern making...now on to production!
...Somebody asked me if I will feel bad about shuttin down American Apparel...hahahaha - Off wit their heads!
SOME MORE OF THOSE CUTE ASS BUTCH DIVA CAPS...
Available NOW + @ the next sample sale. Stay tuned OR Inquire directly to butchdiva@gmail.com
SPANDEX + {ORGANIZED} CHAOS.
So when you wonder where I been... and I say I'm busy... and you think to yourself 'hmmm i wonder if she is really that busy or is she just dodgin me'... well slap yo'self for bein so foolish... then recognize - I speaks da' truth, and YESS I'm uber busy ova here. But I couldn't get thru it without systems, discipline, prioritizing and focus. Just thought I'd share some random imagery that caught my eye while pacing thru my studio on a quick break...
WANNA BE A PART OF SUMTHIN' GRAND?
Butch Diva Inc. currently has the following positions + opportunities available: - P/T Sales Reps (Commision Based Salary)
- PR Rep (Must have related experience, references, and established contacts)
- Sample Makers (Must have experience working w/ spandex + merrow machines)
PLUS! > Studio Assistants / Internships
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AVAILABLE!!! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!!! RESPONSIBILITIES CONSIST OF, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
> BASIC SEWING AND FINISHINGS
> ASSISTING WITH SOURCING FABRIC AND TRIMS FOR DEVELOPMENT
> ASSISTING WITH SEASONAL PHOTO SHOOTS AND SAMPLE SALES
> MAINTAINING FILING SYSTEM, ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES, FABRIC INVENTORY, AND SAMPLE RELEASES
> ASSISTING WITH WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA AND TREND RESEARCH
See requirements HERE.
Please forward resume + inquiries to butchdiva@gmail.com.
*Only SERIOUS applicants suggested to apply.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO GET WITH MY FRIENDS, AND WE CAN BE FRIENDS. SHIT. WE CAN DO THIS EVERY WEEKEND. AIGHT. IS THAT AIGHT WIT YOU?
"To all the ladies in the place with style and graceAllow me to lace these lyrical duches in your bushes
Who rock grooves and make moves with all the mommies?
The back of the club, sippin Moet, is where you'll find me
The back of the club, mackin hoes, my crew's behind me
Mad question askin, blunt passin, music blastin
But I just can't quit
Because one of these honies Biggie gots ta creep with
Sleep with, keep the ep a secret why not
Why blow up my spot cause we both got hot" - The Notorious.
Schmoooooze penciled into the agenda.
Impress me if you want your name remembered tho.
MY CHICK BAD. BETTER THAN YOURS.
Krystle trying on some of the latest samples... Metallic "Titty Top": $25
Jumper Skirt: $40
Metalic Pullups: $30
2Tone Hi-Waist Skirt: $40
Double Link Chains: $30
Further inquires can be sent to butchdiva@gmail.com
HOMEWORK.
The research never ends. Inspiring to say the very least.
Get slapped @ 2:19.
Mind go race race now.
Get slapped @ 2:19.
Mind go race race now.
STUDIO SESSIONS W/ DJ KALKUTTA
Now how cute is she. :)On to her 2nd round of custom orders, and she told me she will never shop anywhere else again.
And I said 'no problem'.
{love my job}
Monday, March 29, 2010
GENIUS TYPE TALK.
Soooo - I was up late last night, nothing new, browsing archive Alexander McQueen footage as I find his work has been very therapeutic for me, and I came across these interviews, in which the number of viewers actually shocked me because it wasn't many at all. McQueen has rarely ever done such long interviews and he's known to be very private, so watching these literally made the hairs on my body stand at attention...
I can sooooooooooo relate @ the 8:52 mark..."do you get fustrated often your brain seems to go faster than your mouth? ....it's the nature of the beast."
I literally took notes...and here are some of the things he said that stood out most to me...
"You have to think of a way of communicating your company + brand in a more personal way..more direct to the customer.."
"With any kind of business it has to progress and move on..."
"bring emotion + connection to the garment..."
"Today is all about speed...and you have to be a fast runner"
"It's about breaking down barriers...shows are a form of entertainment not just a commercial...it keeps me interested in the evolution of fashion ...motivates me to see an illusion in my head, then to see the actual thing live."
"I don' think it makes sense to play it safe in these times, the world needs fantasy, have enough reality..."
"if I start off weak, I can't go above but if I start of high I can nail it down..."
"making clothes not just part of a wardrobe but part of a person.."
"a woman's sexuality is the ultimate weapon, a woman's sexuality in any shape of form is a powerful thing..."
"if you choose this life as a designer or any kind of artist, it's 24/7, you gotta prepare to live it cuz it doesn't stop, the more you grow the more responsibility.."
I think the most emotional part is realizing I share so many of the same values and beliefs about this industry and what it takes to push boundaries, with a genius whose mastered it. He even said his Spring 1999 show was the only one he ever cried for meanwhile when I first saw the footage from that show, I boo hoo'd like somebody had died!!! I was so creativly overwhelmed by it that it became the sole inspiration behind my "Canvas + Chaos" exhibit last summer!
...For a brief moment I was feeling empty, incomplete, lost, confused, and alone... and its the constant reminder that I'm doing what I love, I have endless passion for it, and I couldn't see myself doing anything else that wheels me back in. Like 'WAKE UP TIFFANY - U GOT THIS'...I remind myself of all that I've accomplished and all that's still out there for me to dip my paws into...and it gets my act together. QUICKLY.
They asked him "what's the most exciting thing you've ever stolen"...and he said all giddy like, "someone's heart". Not only was that answer breathtaking... but now I wonder if it was MY heart he stole...
I can sooooooooooo relate @ the 8:52 mark..."do you get fustrated often your brain seems to go faster than your mouth? ....it's the nature of the beast."
I literally took notes...and here are some of the things he said that stood out most to me...
"You have to think of a way of communicating your company + brand in a more personal way..more direct to the customer.."
"With any kind of business it has to progress and move on..."
"bring emotion + connection to the garment..."
"Today is all about speed...and you have to be a fast runner"
"It's about breaking down barriers...shows are a form of entertainment not just a commercial...it keeps me interested in the evolution of fashion ...motivates me to see an illusion in my head, then to see the actual thing live."
"I don' think it makes sense to play it safe in these times, the world needs fantasy, have enough reality..."
"if I start off weak, I can't go above but if I start of high I can nail it down..."
"making clothes not just part of a wardrobe but part of a person.."
"a woman's sexuality is the ultimate weapon, a woman's sexuality in any shape of form is a powerful thing..."
"if you choose this life as a designer or any kind of artist, it's 24/7, you gotta prepare to live it cuz it doesn't stop, the more you grow the more responsibility.."
I think the most emotional part is realizing I share so many of the same values and beliefs about this industry and what it takes to push boundaries, with a genius whose mastered it. He even said his Spring 1999 show was the only one he ever cried for meanwhile when I first saw the footage from that show, I boo hoo'd like somebody had died!!! I was so creativly overwhelmed by it that it became the sole inspiration behind my "Canvas + Chaos" exhibit last summer!
...For a brief moment I was feeling empty, incomplete, lost, confused, and alone... and its the constant reminder that I'm doing what I love, I have endless passion for it, and I couldn't see myself doing anything else that wheels me back in. Like 'WAKE UP TIFFANY - U GOT THIS'...I remind myself of all that I've accomplished and all that's still out there for me to dip my paws into...and it gets my act together. QUICKLY.
They asked him "what's the most exciting thing you've ever stolen"...and he said all giddy like, "someone's heart". Not only was that answer breathtaking... but now I wonder if it was MY heart he stole...
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