intellectual properties

miss velvet cream/metamorphica in NOVO Mag

photos from a Metamorphica figure drawing workshop i did almost a year ago with miss velvet cream as the stylist just turned up in print in NOVO magazine’s current fashion issue:

(that’s me on the right)

the next Metamorphica is on Feb 26th with BadUnklSista as the stylist, which never disappoints.  if you or someone you know enjoys figure drawing, check it out.

lov3sick3: the modern primatives

photo: del geronimo

clothing: gelareh design

event: lovesick III produced by alexandria von bromssen

video: Fashion Feud SF, Jan 2010

a short little youtube video from last months’ Fashion Feud in SF, at which i was a guest judge:

one of my few speaking-on-stage-in-public-moments in life, captured there on video. great event - good job everyone! congratulations again to the winner, GB Shrive Designs, and thx SF Fashion and Merchants Alliance!

get your love on: “LovingYou” and “LoveSick3″ this weekend in SF

wo hand-crafted, heartfelt and artfelt events this valentine’s weekend in SF that i will be at and if you’re looking to ignore the traditional Vday hoopla and get out - coupled or alone - for some beauty, art and love, you should too:

SATURDAY 2/13

Missing Piece Presents:

LOVING YOU: a gallery art party

LOVING YOU is a gallery art party featuring love-inspired artists, designers, and performers celebrating that crazy thing called love.

While it is true that our photo booth has been known to cause makeout sessions with attractive strangers, that’s not the only reason you should come to LOVING YOU. We also have the best last-minute valentine’s shopping for you or your boo, including locally made gifts like lingerie, jewelry, hats, belt buckles, stuffed animals, mini flower vases, and even white lace MC hammer pants!

Come for the original artwork valentine you will get at the door, stay for the super cute performers, drink ’till your bold, get your tarot cards read and hey, while your at it, get your hair done! Then go home happy at midnight with someone on your arm and VOILA! it’s a wonderful start to your Valentine’s Day.

LOVING YOU features love-inspired artists and designers:

BeesandBears http://www.beesandbears.com
Breality Designs http://www.brealityrox.com
Danielle Deroberts http://www.onerary.com
Heather G. Arcega http://www.gingerbreadclothing.com
Ivana Ristic http://www.missingpieceproductions.com/ivana
Jeremy S. Eaton http://www.germsspread.com
Kristen Holden http://www.missingpieceproductions.com/holden
Liz Mamorsky http://www.lizland.com
MonTree http://www.montreedesigns.com
Native Intelligence http://www.rockitscienceSF.com
O’Lover Hats http://www.oloverhats.com
Roland Blandy http://www.rolandblandy.co.uk
Ron Goldin http://moonlid.com
Sea Pony
Sid Gabriel
Sugarpuss http://www.sugarpussclothing.com
Tamo Design http://www.tamodesign.com
Tidal Ware http://www.tidalwarejewelry.com
WilloToons http://www.willotoons.com

PLUS:
Glamarama Instant Makeovers http://www.glamarama.com
Magnolia Photo Booth http://www.magbooth.com
Mary Kay’s Tarot Readings http://www.marykaymitchell.com
Mobile Libations Bar http://www.mobilelibations.com
Ploom Tasting Lounge http://www.ploom.com

Special Guest Performance by Ricochet http://www.ricochet.name

MUSIC PROVIDED BY:
8-9pm Michael Musika http://www.myspace.com/michaelmusika
“Valentines Day is love linked to commerce and some sort of catholic innuendo. I sing lots of songs about whores and ghosts.”

9-10pm Model Student http://www.modelstudent.us/
Performing an all-acoustic set of “Songs of Love & Lust”, a repertoire of songs spanning several continents and languages.

10-11pm DJ Benchun http://benchun.net
“When you’re the dj you have one job. Your job is to make everyone go home and f*ck.”

$7 admission .::. 8-11pm

@ Glamarama, Van Ness Avenue, 417 S Van Ness @ 15th, SF

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SUNDAY, 2/14

The third annual LoveSick fashion show

(you should click there and watch the video…)

If you can’t cure the sickness, treat the symptoms this February 14th at Mighty.  You won’t find a cure for your broken heart, however, if you drag yourself over to 119 Utah Street at 7p.m. you will find a plethora of palliative pleasantries.

LoveSick 3 will have a live musical performance by The Goldenhearts, DJs Irene Hernandez & Martin Collins, special performance by Bad Unkl Sista, trunk show, art exhibition, kissing/photobooth, and a raffle - all supporting the main event:

A smoldering fashion show of the latest in lingerie and fashion from amazing SF designers such as Alexandria von Bromssen, Miss Velvet Cream, My Dirty Dishes, Medium Reality, Richard Hallmarq, Miranda Caroligne, Kayo, Invisible Hero,  Ghetto Goldilocks, Tamo Design, Gelareh Designs, Jasmin Zorlu & more. There will be a special performance by Bad Unkl Sista & Collaboration Project with Alexandria von Bromssen.

come get your love on.

here’s something you don’t see very often.

original uploaded by Owen Geronimo

me, on stage, with a microphone. i held it together though, i think.

i was judging the creations of some of SF’s finest at @ FASHION FEUD Finals, San Francisco, Jan. 26, 2010. more on that later.

TONIGHT: Fashion Feud @ Mighty SF: Free!

I’m judging this event @ Mighty tonight, the finale of a series of events that have been going on for a while now.  it’s like a “Project Runway” sort of thing, where each designer has an hour to make something live on stage.  during that hour+, the audience shops the vendors and has cocktails, and then votes by applause at the end.

come check it out if you’re into such things, and/or find yourself needing a cocktail around 119 Utah at about 7-8:00.

FASHION FEUD San Francisco, FINAL COMPETITION on Jan. 26, 2010.

Sponsored by SCION in collaboration with SAN FRANCISCO FASHION AND MERCHANTS ALLIANCE, INC. http://www.sffama.com/

FASHION FEUD is a live “Project Runway” like competition on stage. Designers are given an hour to create a design to prepare for a runway on stage. The audience will choose who the best designer of the evening by their resounding applause. Fabrics will be provided from”Mood Fabrics New York”. This event is sponsored by “SCION”. Final Feud is on January 26th, 2010.

The audience with the help of the judges (in case of a tie) will decide who the best designer of this competition with their resounding applause. Fabrics will be provided from”Mood Fabrics New York”. This FREE event is sponsored by “SCION”. Invite your friends.

FREE EVENT. NO COVER. CASH BAR. 21+ OVER.

Venue Location:
MIGHTY, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA
http://www.mighty119.com/

MORE DETAILS AT EVENT’S WEBSITE: http://www.fashionfeud.net/

Featuring Local Designers:
- JULIA MEEKS - http://julia-meeks.blogspot.com/
- GAIL B. SHRIVE - http://www.gbshrivedesigns.com/
- ALEXANDRIA VON BROMSSEN - http://www.vonbromssen.com/Home.html

Models:
- ASHTON ROUNDS (for Julia Meeks)
- JEN LAZORACK (for Gail B. Shrive)
- KARA KRAUSS (for Alexandria Von Bromssen)

Judges:
AMY LEBLANC - http://www.amyleblanc.com/
BACCA DA SILVA - http://www.baccadasilva.com/
OLIVIA ONGPIN - http://www.fabric8.com/

Make-Up and Hair By: San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
- http://www.sfiec.edu/

With Your Favorite Local Indie VENDORS:

Live Heartfelt http://liveheartfelt.com/
Colors By Liza http://colorsbyliza.com/
Edible Love Chocolates http://www.ediblelove.com/
Rachel Lloyd www.papergirl.vpweb.com
Gypsy and Lord http://www.gypsiesandlords.com/
Left Bank Shop http://leftbankshop.com/
Elle Bang http://www.ellebang.com/thucelle.html
Intwined http://intwined.etsy.com/
KT Mo Designs http://kathleenmcmahon.com/
Weberglass http://www.weberglass.com/
J Dash http://www.dashetc.com
Thu Pham http://www.thucelle.com

…AND MORE!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS:
FACEBOOK INVITE: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215367591902
PRINT FREE TICKET:
http://fashionfeudfinals01262010.eventbrite.com/

hot dates

i have few hot dates coming up that i’m excited about:

– dinner tonight with @brittneyg. i like meeting new people from the internet. some of them have become my bestest friends.

– i am thinking of going to see The Coup - awesome conscious bay area political hiphop - tomorrow night @ the Independent. i’ve been a fan for years, but here’s the thing: their bass player was randomly shot while driving Tuesday night on I-80. no shit. fuck gangstas. instead of cancelling the show, it’s on, and i bet it’s gonna go OFF.

– i’m going to be a fashion judge at the Fashion Feud SF finale on January 26 (fb event here). i am so not qualified for this.

–Feb 1 is me&jay’s 12 YEAR anniversary.  yes. i know, right?

– i’m gonna be a fashion model at the 3rd annual LoveSick fashion show on Feb 14, with lots of my favorite designers.  it’s a pretty hot valentine’s event. (fb event here).

– Erykah Badu @ the Oakland Fox Theatre on 2/19. oooo yes. it’s been a long time i’ve been waiting to see her.

there’s a whole other lotta crap on my calendar in the next 5 weeks, but those are some of the things i’m looking forward to most.

tiny temples

miss erin arrow over at TinyTemples, a beautiful new art/fashion blog:

“Fashion is evolving. It’s not about the thrill of the new, or beauty or even creativity anymore. It is about knowing yourself deeply enough, and loving all that you have uncovered in your searching, enough to let it shine for all to see and be inspired by, be taught by. It’s about learning to trust your desires. Rather than being a display of vanity and self indulgence, taking the time to dress to express can be an act of love. This is a place for celebrating those beautiful people who believe it is their birthright to adorn their bodies, their temples, in a way that most authentically showcases all the jewels housed within.”

perfectly said.

haute holidays

it’s pretty fun receiving email fliers for events and your face is on them this photo was taken for miranda caroligne a year ago. can you find me?

this event looks really great - check it out if you’re in SF.  SHOP LOCAL this holiday season.

ARTumnal

Miss Velvet Cream Designs (Scatha), originally uploaded by Kyle H Hailey.

Tamara, Antje & I in Miss Velvet Cream designs @ the Black Rock Arts Foundation annual benefit fundraiser, 11.20.09