October 2009

Considering my Camera is still not in service i've been taking advantage of my mac's iPhotobooth. I've used this camera to suit my needs to help photo document ideas that I've worn. I took my vintage pieces and put them together with staples that I've already owned. I hope you enjoy. And as always, thanks for reading.

Vintage army style t-shirt length jacket with Shoulder pads. (yes, shoulder pads)



Fall inspiration: COLOR



Forever 21 find: T-shirt dress with paint splatter


October 10th- Seven Months



St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store find: 1980's color block mohair sweater $1



love v.

Impromptu

This past weekend I made an impromptu trip to NY to sell some items that were taking up my closet and were purposely bought to dry clean, fix, and sell. I traveled Friday, October 16th expecting to get to New York by 10:15 PM. Well, let's just say the wait was severely unexpected. I got to the Buffalo bus station at 1:40 pm with just enough time in case Megabus was early. I sat there past 2:15pm (the original scheduled time) wondering if for some reason they were late like they usually are. Unbenounced to me, Megabus came without a warning arrival. It was around 3:05PM did I go outside to see if the Toronto Megabus would be our NEW YORK routed bus. Well, it wasn't our bus. Myself including six other people missed the 2:15PM bus to New York City due to a shitty bus driver being too lazy to get out of the bus to walk 10 feet into a bus station and yell, "NEW YORK 2:15." I had to pay for another bus ticket through Greyhound just to get to NY before midnight. My other option was to wait for the next Megabus departure at 9:45PM and raise hell to the bus driver. Only with this option I would've gotten into NY at 5:30am which means I would've been too exhausted to do anything the following morning. Finally, I plead to the Greyhound ticket keeper to give me a student discount. I paid $60 to get on their bus at 4:15. We arrived at Port Authority by 12:15AM. After this catastrophe I took a cab to my sister's apt. in Union Sq. exhausted and ready for a sound sleep.


Saturday Afternoon:

I headed to the Buffalo Exchange in the East Village (332 E. 11th Street New York, NY 10003 (212) 260-9340). I took my heavy suitcase filled with vintage and non-vintage clothing there to sell. They bought four items out of the 20 pieces (not including jewelery). After lugging this suitcase to NY, up and down subway steps, and around the city and only buying four pieces. In more conservative words, I was infuriated. I do not bring things to sell unless I know for sure that they would be bought. I've sold to various buy/sell trade stores prior to this trip. I tried not to have my anger over come my desire to push through. I hopped on the L at 1st & 14th and went into my love, Brooklyn, NY. I marched straight down Bedford ave. to Beacon's Closet on North 11th and Berry st. in Williamsburg, BK. I dropped off my suitcase and was told to wait an Hour and a half. I walked around the store and found multiple items that I wanted immediately however, priced not so sweet. After waiting two hours for them to find about 5 pieces they wanted only to sell for dirt cheap.
I went to my third and final place to sell. The Buffalo Exchange on North 9th and Driggs. I met a beautiful gal named a very unique name that of course my poor short term memory cannot remember. She bought and priced most of the things that were left in my 12+ lbs suitcase including most of the jewelery. She was, what most religious fanatics would say, "my savior". Leaving the Buffalo Exchange with a lighter load, a smile, and two friends, I walked back to the L train. Before leaving, I stopped and snagged the biggest slice of pesto pizza. It was DELICIOUS! (Potomac)

I unfortunately do not have much to report visually due to the fact my camera still out of commission. I'll get on that this week. I did pick up some cheap finds at good ol' H&M on 5th. Here are my ideas with what I found:














All in All, it was a great trip. I met up with some great people I haven't seen in a long time. I ate some really great Indian food, and shared some laughs. Thanks NY for always showing me a good time. See you in January.

Love v.

R.I.P. Namenecklace

On this day, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 my name necklace broke in half. Thank you for being my staple neck ware for the last year or so. I feel naked without you. I'm sad to see you not in all of my ensembles. One day, I'll have to replace you or have you fixed. One day...

Thank You Namenecklace.com for making such a great but not so durable piece of sterling.





love v.

Frustration

Alright, time to do a little venting. This really doesn't have a lot to do with fashion, or photography, or anything within that industry. I'm a little perturbed with the mobile phone industry. Within the last three and a half weeks I've experienced more issues with my LG VU (ll months old) than I've ever had with any other phones. Take note that for the first week, my phone wasn't keeping a charge very long. Then a day or so after the first week I began to notice that my phone could not stay charged while talking on it. The rest of the week concluded and doing everything from charging the phone for almost 24 hours, taking out the battery and replacing it with a new one, etc. I finally went to AT&T. Last week AT&T went ahead and mailed me a refurbished phone alas this replacement is doing the same exact thing as the original. Pain in the ass, right? Today, I had to talk to an Indian woman today for about 20 minutes discussing what is going on with the phone. All in all they're sending me another refurbished phone and it should be here by Saturday that's one- two business days. So there is my little rant about mobile devices. Keep on top of how you're phone is working and if your warranty is still intact. Wish me luck that this phone (when it arrives) will work correctly. If not, I'm demanding a different phone on the cost of AT&T. Yes friends, that's right a demand.

love v.

Day of birth

Today is my official day of Birth. And so it is.. twenty three years of age. As it is said, I'm gaining a year of age. When I am asked the typical, "how old are you?" question I reply with a sny, "Well, I'm 23 years young". Yes, that is a little far fetched because we're all getting older regardless of the philosophical approach.

I feel more than anything this year will consist of much needed growth in resume, portfolio, and references. I want to build my status in the entertainment world of booking and touring. I've been asked to book a small tour for a new band in Buffalo. Whether or not a press kit will be administrated, I feel like this could work out. Another goal I wish to attain is my style. I would like to grow more refined and dedicated in my approach to new trends and how they can be filtered when certain classics meet iconic looks of 2009. For instance leather pants, chain covered booties, one shouldered dresses, over sized sweaters and tee's, and exaggerated shouldered blazers. We'll see if those make their debut in my closet this season.

Here are a few ideas I've had in mind:

Bi-weekly checks

Yesterday I had to gather a few items together that I couldn't wear any longer for a list of reasons. One considering I rarely wore the pieces and they were taking up space for new fall thrifties. I took the items, threw them in Darla (my 91' Volvo 240) and drove them to Plato's Closet in the Southgate Plaza in West Seneca, NY. By the way, it's one of the most retro plaza's in the east coast. I sold 8 items of clothing and in return only $22.43 was given for the exchange. Sort of not the greatest sell, at all. Thus proves the area on not being very keen on retail worth merchandise that I was selling. Though it was cash in my pocket nonetheless.
Upon my return home I found that I had some t-shirts that I wanted to cut and trim in order to be semi wearable. When it comes to basic men's band t-shirts, tailoring is in need. Here is one t-shirt that I took and trimmed the collar, sleeves, and cropped the length.




Paired with over sized heart earrings from H&M $1 and an extended heart locket from H&M $3.99 this t-shirt was a hit. So, craft it up people. Show off your basic t designs.
xo. v.

Shaping in Need

Here I am, a month and a half or so down the line of trying to let my hair grow. It's at the awkward length that all of you know when you're 'waiting for length'. After resisting to reach for the clippers and buzzing it all off I found strength in looking at Facehunter's blog and the Sartorialists' blog 1990's pixi cuts and boyish lengths are coming back in numbers. Recession cuts have played a turn in how women today are trimming their hair into lengths to prove afordability in keeping things tight and short.

Lately, my hair has been doing a little something like this:





So as the humidity in Buffalo continues, September is still approaching. I am debating on waiting on getting just a trim or should I cut into a style where in growth can conquer my hideous shag? Here are a few of my cut ideas:






Love v.

Creating

Early fall has begun, it's mid August and I've got some hard proof that I need some updating. Just recently on a fit of heat rage I went through my clothing and found items that are soon to be popular again. Over sized colorful printed button downs, tie boots, & short crop cut haircuts are back (obviously I didnt find haircuts in my closet. But it's well included!) How do we compensate for the awkwardness of all of these crazy trends? Well, we conform with 2009-10 themes. Bringing back the work boots and denim vests is definitely a fun way to 'costume-up' your wardrobe. I gotta say, i've done it and it's been a hit.

- Love at India Gate's Lunch Buffet with Candace my BK love.


As my thrifting days have come to a minimal halt, Mike and I decided that why not spend a humid rainy day at the Salvation Army? After an hour or so lurking around and finding some crazy sweatshirts I came across a few gems in a pile of Shlock (as my mother would say). Here, you can be the judge.


1980's Christian Dior teal v-neck sweater. $2 on average vintage sale: $88





Early 1990's belt, stretch material burnished buckle hinge $0.50



Early 1990's Star War's Men's sweatshirt $2






Late 1980's Tribal print sweatshirt $2



all in all a successful trip.

The Salvation Army
1089 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY 14226
Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm
(716) 831-9275

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Snip

Not only have I been so excited for a tad cooler weather, I've been really excited for friends coming home to Buffalo. Lulu my fashion inspirational lover. Cyrus, a friend who will be gone again soon enough to Europe, and my Matt Yott. All of these people share such wonderful pieces of love and goodness in my life.






I cannot wait to create more memories this fall.
Love v.

It's a pArty! SPIRAL PITCH w/ a Birthday!

So, in celebration of my Birthday that is September 7th, I am going to have a Spiral Pitch Party on the Friday prior (September 4th). I would like for all of my friends, acquaintances and the like to come out and enjoy Buffalo's finest. Please bring your smiles, manners, and dancing shoes because it'll be an event for you ears, eyes, and feet.
This event is All Ages however, ID's will be checked at the door. BYOB and snacks. $5 THANKS a Million!



BANDS will include the following:
Fourem (http://www.myspace.com/fourem)
WORRYWORT (Members of Besnyo) (http://www.myspace.com/besnyodemos)
Old Engines (htttp://www.myspace.com/oldengines)

DJ's will include the following:

Duderonomy (Rick Vallone)- He will open the set at 8pm
J. Zenger (Shock & Awe)
DJ MEDISON (http://twitter.com/djmedison) & (http://theniteowls.net)

love v.

Looks

After weeks and weeks of working and playing I've decided leaving this blog alone wasnt doing it any good. I've created a sort of 'Look Book' of my own. I've taken ideas that aren't very conservative but fit ideally for woman who have curvy figures. These looks are sexy and classy and can work for evening and retail positions. So, take a look and let me know what ya think.

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