hazah! it's time to celebrate! the grant holiday trunk wednesday night.......

oh, i realized yesterday. literally. miss velvet cream is now a licenced business in SF. and i have a bank account that was confusing the teller as he thought my name was velvet cream....hmmmmm..... and it's been 1 YEAR!!!! since the opening of the showroom in suite 205 of the grant. it started with just myself and domini, but has grown to include the lovely bad unkl sista and now, on a monthly basis, a collection of the best of the best indie designers we can find to provide an exclusive boutique of fresh gear and fabulousness delivered with smiles and sparkles......
and at the same time i am delighted, to celebrate the ending of a tumultous year for myself. it's been amazing to be in a choke hold by the universe with her sweet smiling radiance and toffee-breath in my face murmuring "do you give in? are you ready to surrender?" and yes, my new year resolution was less fire, more grace. and grace is ultimately surrender, letting go, and leaning into it. [unfold in a generous way. it's not meant to be a strife, it's not meant to be a sturggle up here.] and now in the darkest of nights, we are moving forward again into the light. come toast to the darkness and the understanding that one cannot exist without the other. forever.
and i'd also like to say, i am so PROUD! to have my partners in magical making and general debauchery on the grant 2nd floor: svannah, domini, stazl and fkir and somedays too comma and jonathan join in the mayhem plus other roving guests and pleasure hogs..... it wouldn't be the grant without any of you, thank you!
[this is the flyer from LAST YEAR!!! showroom opening..... so pay attention becuase here are the details for THIS YEAR!]

The Grant Designer Holiday Trunk Show!
wearable art and accessories from the independent crew :
Bad Unkl Sista
Callibug
Domini
Ellamental by Alyssa Ghessi
Faernworks
Gibbous
Jasmine Zorlu Millinery
Minerva's Antennae
miss velvet cream
Shalom Organics
Tinc
Rising Gypsy Vendor with Mexican Chocolate, Cocoa Beans + a Chocolate Skull [for the friend who has "everything"]
Va-Shee Metal by Auberon

Did we mention? Holidaze look better here.
Wednesday, Dec 19th 5:30pm-10pm
2nd Floor, The Grant Building : 1095 Market St @ 7th : San Francisco, CA

Cash and checks only please. Bring your own shopping bags!

grant holiday trunk get your sparkle on

The Grant Designer Holiday Trunk Show!
Wednesday, December 19, 5:30-10pm!

LAST CHANCE FOR XMAS!!!
couture + cozies + champagne

wearable art and accessories from

Bad Unkl Sista
Domini
Ellamental by Alyssa Ghessi
Faernworks
Gibbous
Jasmine Zorlu Millinery
Minerva's Antennae
miss velvet cream
Nicacelly Remix Project
Shalom Organics
Tinc
Va-Shee Metal by Auberon


Holidaze look better here.
Wednesday, Dec 19th
5:30pm-10pm
2nd Floor, The Grant Building
1095 Market St @ 7th
San Francisco, CA

Cash and checks only please.
Bring your own shopping bags!

BIZZARRE BAZAAR SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 AT CELLSPACE!

Sunday, December 9
Bizarre Bazaar
@ Cellspace
2050 Bryant St / 18th st in SF
12-8pm
FREE entry!
The eclectic, global, Mystical Market is here! for one day only... In its 11th year in san francisco, the bazaar lands at cellspace!!

This event will be choc full of independent local artists, presenting their creations of clothing, jewelry, gifts, stones, music, food and healing vibes...

Swirlspace Hempwear... Minervas Antennae... Twisted Traveller... Mythica Masks... Dreamtime Creations... Ayya... Sequoia... Eion 2013... Kayo... miss velvet cream + bad unkl sista... Futuretrybe by Jezza... Hipstirr... Crystal Tara... Space Turtle... Bunnywarez... Raw Chocolate Alchemy... & sooo much more...

come on down, hang out, find a treasure or two...

DJ Lineup:
Dragonfly, waterjuice, Neal, Kj and Dov.

Jean Therapy Denim Workshop at Green City Gallery December 1, 2007 3pm

ECO-WEAR HAPPENING
Saturday December 1, 2007 : 2-9pm
Green City Gallery
http://www.greencitygallery.org
1950 Shattuck Ave.
Downtown Berkeley

WHAT'S THIS?
An event for those interested in eco-conscious fashion to mingle with designers and emerging artists to network and create. The gallery will host eco-fashion exhibits and will leave you feeling more 'awear' of unfashionable social and environmental issues; inspired to make a change (even if its tomorrow's outfit).

TIMING IS EVERYTHING........
2pm – Gallery Tours, Display Set-up and Light Refreshments

3pm –'Jean Therapy' workshop and remake design exhibit with Miss Velvet Cream; www.missvelvetcream.com
~FEATURING! A denim salvage mini-project not in the Jean Therapy book! Along with a sneak preview of some pages, a limited edition, handmade mini-zine with project instructions, resources and ideas by Scatha G. Allison [the miss velvet cream maker] will be available for purchase for $5.~
And pre-order your own [discount!] copy of Jean Therapy here:
I NEED SOME THERAPY!
Publication Date April 1, 2008

4pm – Natural Dying Workshop with Permacouture Institute;
5-7pm – What is Eco Fashion? A Series of Short Films and Presentations
AND- Living and Dyeing Project with Edible Schoolyard; www.permacouture.org
7-9pm – Green City Scene: a Party with a chance to show off your Sustainable Style!

DIY!
Please join us for educational exhibits and resources, displays from local designers
~Featuring a static installation from miss velvet cream SALVAGE, with pieces and designs from the Jean Therapy book showcased with a variety of fantastical remake/recycled designs.~

AND!
Clothing Swap - Bring your old clothes to trade.
Come dressed in your eco-best, bring your own remake/salvaged designs to share or bring your vintage favorite!

PRESS + ?S : contact Kirsten@greencitygallery.org for more information

DIRECTIONS!
Take the BART to

MAP
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1950+Shattuck+Ave.+Berkeley,+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.224889,118.476562&ie=UTF8&ll=37.877631,-122.268519&spn=0.010061,0.028925&z=15&iwloc=addr&om=1

HOLIDAY CHILLIN' SPECIAL ONE NITE ONLY : SF INDIE SHOPPING EVENT December 1, 2007 8pm-2am at Mezzanine, SF

Chillin' Presents
Saturday December 1, 2007
60 Fashion Designers
80 Artists
40 Filmmakers
Music by: KrisX, Russell Vargas, Laron, didje Kelli, Dirtyhertz, Taj and
Dave Madix

Where: Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street) (www.mezzaninesf.com)
When: Saturday Dec. 1 from 8:00pm -2:00am
Cover: $6 before 10:00pm $7 after
Must be 21+ ID

For more info go to www.chillinproductions.com


Sponsored By:
SF Weekly (www.sfweekly.com)
SF Station (www.sfstation.com)
Yelp (www.yelp.com)
Nitevibe (www.nitevibe.com)
111 Minna Gallery (www.111minnagallery.com)
Ipling (www.ipling.com)
Style Industry (www.styleindustry.com)
Blowfish Sushi (www.blowfishsushi.com)
Stitch Lounge (www.stitchlounge.com)
Azul (www.azul-sf.com)
Eventvibe (www.eventvibe.com)
Ovahere (www.ovahere.com)
Porcelynne (www.porcelynne.com)
Mingle (www.mingleshop.com)
BAWIFT (www.bawift.org)
Addiction hair Salon (www.addictionhairsalon.com)
Lucid Beauty (www.lucidbeauty.com)
Hair Play (www.hairplay.com)
Bloom Boutique (www.bloombutik.com)
Enrico's (www.enricossf.com)
House Of Dolores Moore
RAG (www.ragsf.com)
Jules Makeup (www.julesmakeupsf.com)
Mars Bar (www.marsbarsf.com)
Nomadika (www.nomadika.com
Jaffe Productions
Dirtyhertz Productions (www.dirtyhertz.com)
Primo Promotes

my darling raquella!

the lovely rachel j. miller
one of my fave painters and a friend of many many many years.
this shot by cassandra harms from the neo-crocker party at the crocker museum in sacramento on october 19, 2007. raquella's first live painting adventure...........
get yourself a print or order a portrait from her directly. she makes the invisible tangible.
and is a fantastical yoga instructor.
[shameless plug for one of my best friends ever! i'm so seduced by the gorgeousness in my life, indeed!]

tiffa novoa rest in peace

always you live in our hearts

your spirit lives forever

your spirit lives forever
but i will much miss your magic hands
in this world
making things of such beauty and raw vision
like lightning you leave a crack across my sky
and burnt into my heart
i know you now you travel in your true form
a being of pure lifeforce
and i am honored to have been in your life
and have you in mine
for however fleeting
forever you will inspire me
everytime i sit to sew
and the raven's shadow passes in front of the sun
for that moment, remembering

much respect and so much love to all your heart family
i mourn your passing

[photo: tiffa in hong kong at joyce installing the white druid]

YOU WEAR IT WELL 2 SCREENING IN SF : TOMORROW [Sunday] NITE : 8pm CONTRABAND GALLERY

Somehow I got involved in this film screening and Diane Pernet becuase nobody else here in SF seemed interested in making it happen or knows who she is. I do and I'm delighted to be facilitating this happening!
So now there's a film screening downtown tomorrow nite at my friend's space and it's going to be crazy. PLEASE COME! Can you send this to anyone who would be interested too? Fashion, art, videographers, hmmmm..... the works?
Diane Pernet is a style hunter/ fashion blogger/ international woman of mystery who also co-produces a film collection project entitled You Wear It Well. The stars have aligned and there will be a screening of the brand-new 2nd edition of the film shorts here in SF tomorrow nite. There is no charge, please BYOCHAMPAGNE and bring every one of your darling selves to watch 90 minutes of international style mayhem. This event was almost cancelled. It's now the underconstruction of production. Your gorgeousness will make it happen. Please join me to show the Paris scene how we wear it in San Francisco.

What : YOU WEAR IT WELL 2 SF PREMIER
When : SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 2007 8pm
Where : Contraband Gallery : 360 5th Street : Between Harrison + Folsom : Downtown SF

More details and delights:
www.ashadedviewonfashion.com/
www.iqons.com/Diane+Pernet
www.myspace.com/ashadedviewonfashion
ONLINE INTERVIEW
http://www.flasher.com/view_profile.php?profile_id=221
[photo from japan times online]

trunk show! 10:11:7 the grant building designers : 5:30pm-9:30pm : san francisco

the grant building designers present:
TRUNK SHOW
october 11 2007 thursday evening 5:30pm-9:30pm
shop local wearable art + accessories by SF designers + artists
1095 Market Street (at 7th), 2nd Floor, Downtown San Francisco

hosted by:
bad unkl sista
tinc
miss velvet cream
domini

featuring 4 guest designers and the debut of miss velvet cream menswear line
cash + checks for wares please

[Any MARKET STREET MUNI LINE 7th Street Stop.
BART: Take Civic Center Stop, 7th Street Exit.
Brick building on corner of 7th + Market above Java City.]

for showroom appointments email
missvelvetcream@gmail.com