V Couture Diva's Daily

New Year, New Priorities

2012-03-08T22:42:00.000-08:00

Divas and Don Juans!

It's been such a long time since I've posted here (used to be a sign that I have too many) but I decided to start back using it because it's my only blog that allows me to just "be". Over the course of my hiatus, I accidentally fell into giving advice. Somehow, people seem to think I know what I'm talking about which is ironic to me since I can never seem to solve my own problems :)

With the permission of my advice seekers, I'll be posting some of their questions and dilemmas once per week with the hopes that the words I say to them may be useful to some of you. All my life I've been in search of the ultimate dream, to be truly happy. It's never been about the money for me and while some have said I'm a fool for focusing on love, I say a person surrounded by real love is wealthy beyond their years. It's easy to find folks to love your dirty La Perla's when you're loaded and well known but who's around when you're low on ends? Anyway, that's my focus...not love in the sense of being married and looking for a man, more like love in every relationship from friends to colleagues to clients and so on...In this quest I've come across a mirage of people and survived a series of mind bangs like you wouldn't believe! Do I have it all together? Well obviously not because I'm still alive :) but the experiences I've had makes some people feel comfortable taking my advice. We'll talk more about that later, for now I have to get back to my 5 jobs.....

Be good and God Bless!

xoxo, V

I wanted to brainstorm, he wanted to pleasure my brains out....

2011-09-13T00:02:00.001-07:00

So today I texted a friend of mine in desperate need of a vent session. To my absolute surprise, he was totally in the mood for a session we'd NEVER had before....WTF.ORG!?! So I've texted him in the past at all hours of the night without any misconceptions or mixed emotions.....Guess things change when we least expect them to.... Is it true that men and women really can't just be friends? Will there always be some sort of sexual tension beneath the surface? I personally feel like having a guy bff is THE BEST friendship ever because it eliminates most caddy female issues. Guys may not be as sensitive but hey, I'm not "Sensitive Sally" or "Emotional Emily" so I need a rough biker or auto mechanic to call my own :-)

Maybe sometimes we do know that there's more to the friendship than we're willing to admit and that's when the rules begin to change. Should we continue to be friends with someone we know could want more? Are we setting ourselves up for more trouble in the long run? I'm sure we all know the reasonable answer, but how many of us will ignore it for an answer more suited to our own agendas? Just a thought..... Until next time, xoxo..V

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Glossy Blvd.

2011-09-12T19:10:00.001-07:00

Glossy Blvd. by evcouture featuring platform heel boots

Versace black jacket
€498 - veryeickhoff.com

Dorothy Perkins camel pants
£30 - dorothyperkins.com

Giuseppe Zanotti platform heel boots
$795 - giuseppezanottidesign.com

Marc Jacobs leather tote handbag
£965 - harrods.com

All Saints glass jewelry
$65 - allsaints.com

Gucci long scarve
$750 - neimanmarcus.com

Old Navy brim hat
$20 - oldnavy.gap.com

Glossy Blvd.

2011-09-12T18:20:00.001-07:00

Glossy Blvd. by evcouture featuring glass jewelry

Versace black jacket
€498 - veryeickhoff.com

Dorothy Perkins camel pants
£30 - dorothyperkins.com

Giuseppe Zanotti platform heel boots
$795 - giuseppezanottidesign.com

Marc Jacobs leather tote handbag
£965 - harrods.com

All Saints glass jewelry
$65 - allsaints.com

Gucci long scarve
$750 - neimanmarcus.com

Old Navy brim hat
$20 - oldnavy.gap.com

Sharing from Vogue.com

2011-08-30T16:34:00.000-07:00

Sharing from Vogue.com

Guys getting candies braided in their hair now? FAIL

2011-01-30T22:52:00.000-08:00

Guys getting candies braided in their hair now? FAIL

PLEASE tell me where you're going to work with this hairstyle? Who's going to give you a job with this in your hair?

Shoe Fetish

2011-01-22T01:17:00.000-08:00

Shoe Fetish by V Couture featuring corset tops

Dark Green Taffeta Corset - Low Price Steel Bone Corsets - Corsets -...
loveburlesque.com
Corset tops »

Rick Owens Gold Calf Leather Jacket from Mrs H
mrsh.se
Gold jacket »

Camilla & Marc Nude Citizen Pants
$245 - frockaholics.com
Summer pants »

Canvas Snake Wedge
$1,120 - kirnazabete.com
Wedge shoes »

Elsa Chain Clutch
$140 - allsaints.com
Evening clutch »

Imperial Jadeite Earrings & Diamond Earrings - MS Rau Antiques
jewelry.1stdibs.com
Diamond earrings »

House of Harlow 1960 Five Sack Jagged Bangles Set
$248 - asos.com
Silver and gold bracelets »

green wood studs bangle
$15 - shoptwigs.com
Wood bangles »

New shoes & accessories | The latest shoes | ASOS
$10 - asos.com
ASOS rings »

Black Border Line Background :) clipped by Candylishs
blogs.saschina.org

OH MY FUCKING GOD RAINBOW PONIES
fonts.com

Style.com: the online home of Vogue; Fashion, Fashion Shows, Shopping...
style.com

Časopis ELLE, broj 11/2010
mojmag.com

Marie Claire UK - November 2010 - MC6 - Lea Michele Web
leamicheleweb.org

white square
home.comcast.net

My Basic Everyday Look

2011-01-22T00:40:00.001-08:00

My Everyday Look by V Couture featuring high heels

Bouclé wool-blend sweater dress
$223 - theoutnet.com
Adam dresses »

Camilla Skovgaard Cage leather ankle boots
$560 - net-a-porter.com
High heels »

the journal newspaper clutch at kate spade
$125 - katespade.com
Kate spade handbags »

Gigi Chic Black Leather and Chain Wrap Bracelet - Max and Chloe
$98 - maxandchloe.com
Chain bracelets »

Cuff with Leaf Details
$560 - kirnazabete.com
Leaf jewelry »

Belt
$370 - thecorner.com
Leather belts »

V Couture Cameo Pendant Necklace Set
vcoutureglam411.blogspot.com

It's 2am and all I can think about is my jewels

2011-01-21T23:56:00.000-08:00

My Life's Love

While the rest of the world is out having a blast at parties, get togethers, date nights, movie nights and chill fests, I'm sitting in my bed with my laptop glued to my thighs TOTALLY in love with my work. When I make a piece of jewelry, I feel like I'm in another place. I don't need a drink, a man, a piece of dark chocolate with almonds (ooooh) or ANYTHING.... As long as I have my pliers and my beads, I'm good!

2011-01-16T15:06:00.001-08:00

All Black Affair by V Couture featuring peep toe booties

Miu Miu Belted wool sweater dress
$745 - net-a-porter.com
Long sleeve dresses »

Alexander Wang Freja suede and patent-leather boots
$675 - net-a-porter.com
Peep toe booties »

Y-Mail Clutch in Black Patent
$445 - ysl.com
Patent leather clutches »

ERICKSON BEAMON 1883 BLACK GEMSTONES SUPERNOVA CUFF
464 GBP - farfetch.com
Erickson Beamon bracelets »

Dangling Swarovski Deco Earrings
$229 - intermixonline.com
Drop earrings »

My love for Accessories

2011-01-16T14:52:00.000-08:00

Accessory Mania by V Couture featuring frame sunglasses

Balmain silver leather open toe shoes
775 EUR - montaignemarket.com
Balmain shoes »

Designer Bags by Gucci

NET-A-PORTER.COM
2,060 GBP - net-a-porter.com
Gucci handbag »

THORAVAL R14A ARGENT ARGENT 7G 21598
167 GBP - farfetch.com
Rings »

Tom Binns Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Wrap Bracelet
165 GBP - accessoriesonline.co.uk
Wrap bracelets »

Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian Palladium Nugget Enamel Earrings
$38 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Earrings »

Charles Anastase x Linda Farrow / Octagonal Sunglasses
$355 - lagarconne.com
Frame sunglasses »

Dark Dreams Square Scarf
$100 - allsaints.com
All Saints scarves »

2011-01-16T14:19:00.000-08:00

Red Lipstick by V Couture featuring platform shoes

THIMISTER 62064000 WHITE/RED COTTON BLOOD TANK TOP
229 GBP - farfetch.com
Cotton tank tops »

Gucci Stretch cotton-blend motocross pants
$795 - net-a-porter.com
Gucci pants »

Exclusive YSL Platform High Heel Suede Pump in Multiple Colors
$795 - ysl.com
Platform shoes »

VALENTINO GARAVANI - Clutch Women - Bags Women on Valentino Online...
495 EUR - valentino.com
Clutches »

Erickson Beamon White Wedding silver-plated chandelier earrings
$475 - net-a-porter.com
Cluster jewelry »

Nova Bracelet
$340 - swarovski.com
Bracelets »

Shine 10 Bracelet Set
$5.80 - canada.forever21.com
Forever21 bracelets »

Cross two finger ring from www.topman.com
topman.com
Rings »

Loving the Neutrals!

2011-01-16T13:25:00.001-08:00

Neutral Relationship by V Couture featuring kimono tops

Camel Knitted Stitch Crop Kimono Top
$80 - topshop.com
Kimono tops »

Sass & Bide The Rebirth low-rise cropped skinny jeans
$270 - net-a-porter.com
Ankle jeans »

PIERRE HARDY Boots
860 EUR - colette.fr
High heel booties »

Alexander McQueen ‘De Manta’ leather clutch

Browns Fashion
415 GBP - brownsfashion.com
Alexander mcqueen handbags »

Rope Gold Medium Hinge Bracelet
$350 - alexisbittar.com
Hinged bangle »

DOLCE & GABBANA - GOLD PLATED BRASS AND MACRAME' EARRINGS
225 EUR - luisaviaroma.com
Dolce gabbana jewelry »

Black Chiffon Beaded Necklace
20 AUD - funaccessories.com.au
Necklaces »

H&M Shop Online
hm.com
H&M rings »

H&M Shop Online
hm.com
H&M bracelets »

Glamaholic

2011-01-15T11:08:00.000-08:00

Glamaholic by V Couture featuring gucci boots

Stella McCartney Cheetah-print cotton tank
$245 - net-a-porter.com
Sheer tops »

Marc Jacobs Cutaway Jacket
$2,200 - barneys.com
Marc jacobs jackets »

Citizens of Humanity Thompson high-rise skinny jeans
$175 - net-a-porter.com
Citizen of humanity jeans »

GUCCI High-heeled boots - Item 44272564
$1,350 - yoox.com
Gucci boots »

Oscar de la Renta Silver-plated enamel and crystal cuff
$595 - net-a-porter.com
Enamel bangles »

Blue Valdai Perspex Geo Necklace by Sportmax
95 GBP - my-wardrobe.com
Sportmax necklaces »

Jet Black Fancy Drop Earrings
$55 - 1928.com
1928 jewelry »

Black Sun Crystal Flower Cocktail Ring
$20 - 1928.com
1928 jewelry »

Womanity by Thierry Mugler is AWESOME!

2010-12-23T22:40:00.001-08:00

I'm thinking that Thierry Mugler is taking the world by storm with these sultry scents hitting the market.

in reference to:

"Provocative Woman Innovative. Distinctive. Provocative. A bond, an energy, a fragrance shared by all women. Womanity by Thierry Mugler is the sweet and savory fragrance. Discover and share the new fragrance sensation at us.boutique.thierrymugler.com."
- Promotions - Vogue (view on Google Sidewiki)

Fashion Junkie

2010-12-16T17:48:00.000-08:00

A few things I'm TOTALLY loving as the year comes to an end:

New Website Launch, New Outlook on Life

2010-12-15T12:28:00.000-08:00

Greetings Fellow Divas and Don Juans!

So my new website, V Couture Glam was launched on Monday! I'm sooo excited because I worked EXTREMELY hard to make this site a success. In the midst of my diligent work efforts, I learned a few things about the importance of healthy relationships and having the right people around. So many times in life, we find ourselves searching for things that are minimal and actually quite useless in the end. It seems as though people come around to distract us from the very objectives we are trying to accomplish and once they succeed at their task, they're long gone and we're left high and dry. I almost let this happen to me, I became so caught up in the "World" that I lost focus on my own goals. I lost my voice and became just another face amongst a voiceless society. Life is what we make it and if we pray to God for direction and FOLLOW the direction He has given us, we're guaranteed to win!!

Peace and Blessings,

V

My Kids are out of control...It can't be my fault!!! Can it????

2010-01-08T14:56:00.000-08:00

Good Afternoon Fellow Divas and Don Juans!!!!

So today I'm off to a late start, I had a little too much fun last night dancing the night away with a friend from my hometown. We had a BLAST!!!! (Hi Britt)

I was talking to someone the other day about kids and she said "Girl these da** kids are out of control!! I can't take this bullsh** anymore girl I don't know where they get this sh** from!!" Now after I laughed for a minute, I thought about what she said. How could she not know where they get it from when she's not teaching them ANYTHING AT ALL?? Lol guess that's why she doesn't know huh?!?!? hahaha

I began thinking about my own kids. While they're certainly not out of control, I had to admit that there were things I could be doing on top of my regular parenting to ensure that they stay on the right track. I learned from my mother that my kids love routine, they like to have a schedule that is followed without fail. They're 13 and 8!! Schedule?? What kid do you know that loves routine?? Funny right?? I know, it was news to me but she was correct. Of course she has more wisdom in this area since she raised such a FINE WOMAN in myself ;-)
Seriously though I started looking at my role of a parent in a different light. The choices I make will always affect my kids whether direct or indirect. My attitude and outlook on life as well as how I handle my responsibility will ultimately shape their attitude and outlook. I am a mirror reflection of what they will become because I'm the main source of their knowledge outside of the babysitters...oops I mean "Schools". If they turn out to be people of poor integrity and morals, can I sit back and say I did all I can do so it's not my fault?? No I can't because I feel that a parent's job is never REALLY done, even once they're grown with their own kids!! I'm sure my mother feels like turning her "mommy" badge in since her kids are 29 and 27 but she continues to nurture us and help guide our steps if needed.

You're a 10 right?? So Show and Prove!!

2010-01-07T11:45:00.000-08:00

Good Afternoon Fellow Divas and Don Juans!!!

So today I'm just venting about silly people, why is every woman quick to hollar "I'm a 10" or "I'm a dime piece", then turn around and ask you for some gas money????!?!??!?!?

Now ladies don't jump on me, I'm always representing for my Independent CLASSY WOMEN.
Today, I'm talking about my CoDependent TRASHY GIRLS running around town trying to find a 401k plan in any man's wallet!!!

First I need to say that there's nothing wrong with being confident and knowing what you're worth. When you truly know your value, you don't need to utter it to ANYONE. It will show in your face, the way you walk, your grammar and tone of voice, it will all exude QUALITY. I admire the real women I see daily, always so poised and full of grace! Their voice quiet but their energy captures any room, that's a "dime" if you will.

On the flip side, we have the pretty ghetto bunnies that look good on the outside but are sour like spoiled milk underneath the MAC and Betsy Johnson. They're the ones that spend 70% of their time chasing pockets while the other 30% is spent sleep. Yes I said sleep!! Sleeping the day away while the kids listen to sex songs on the radio, watch sex movies on TV and talk about sex with their friends on the living room couch. This is an everyday routine for the average "Dime Piece" household, since the main focus is to land a baller with 26 inch spinners on his rainbow colored box chevy!! Candy Coated Paint of course right?!?!?! Nothing but the best for these "Dime Pieces" I assure you that! ;-)

Ladies Ladies LADIES!!! Let's get it together in 2010! Women are becoming more and more successful independently with each breath we take! Instead of waiting on these men, we're waiting on our stock dividends to pay out and laughing ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK!!!!

Stop claiming "Dime Piece" status and turn your dimes into quarters for yourself!! When you least expect it, Mr. Goodbar will come around ready and willing to sweep you off your feet and you'll let him because you deserve it!! You've worked HARD to enjoy a fabulous life and anyone wanting to step into it had better COME CORRECT or STAY HOME.

Wouldn't you rather have options instead of being one???

Until next time,

GOD Bless!!

Patience......can you really have too much??

2010-01-06T07:34:00.000-08:00

Good Morning fellow divas and don juans!!!

So today I'm pondering upon this whole Patience situation.........When can you tell if you're practicing "Procrastination vs Patience"??

In my industry, there's always someone working on a business or starting a company or planning a business, yada yada yada you get my point so I'm constantly running into plan makers. They run down their plans, talk about how big it's going to be, imagine themselves on MTV Cribs then they ALWAYS end it with:

As long as I'm patient, it's going to pop off!!!!

Will it? Okay maybe it will but how much will it really succeed without any urgency?? Yes I believe we're to plan our moves carefully and be patient while they're manifesting BUT......... There must be a sense of urgency embedded within us if we ever want to see our plans rise to their fullest potential!! Some think that moving at a snail's pace is equivalent to being patient-NOT QUITE.........Nothing's going to fall in our laps!!! And trust me, if it does, you're probably going to pay far more for it in the end. The best opportunities in life are often the ones we ourselves create!!

When you're scared to strike out of your comfort zone, you're almost sure to remain stagnant until you pull out that inner strength and WRITE YOUR OWN PAYCHECK!!!! Being patient is neccessary but being a procrastinator can have a negative impact on your life. I used to be one of the BIGGEST procrastinators in the history of the word until my gran told me "You're either in the race or you're on the bench. There's no in between".

Thanks gran!!!

Until next time,

God Bless!!

I really want to help you........... Do you now???

2010-01-05T07:46:00.000-08:00

Good Morning fellow divas and don juans!!

So this morning is interesting, I have so many things jumping around in my head but this particular situation is quite hilarious.......

I received an email from a "potential investor" two weeks ago regarding a partnership. Sounds great right?? Yes I'd love to have investors beating my studio door down begging me to take their money but there's one thing I learned about legitmate offers.........The usually won't come in an email, ESPECIALLY one that hasn't been SPELL CHECKED!! Okay really the guy mis-spelled at least half the email!!! And you're a multi-millionaire wanting to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into my business.......RIGHT!!!! LOL

Ever wondered why people love to waste precious time pretending to be what they're not?? Do you know how much time and energy you lose roaming around make believe land? Get out of the clouds!! I don't want anyone around me that practices BITCH ASSNESS!!! Excuse my language people but trying to front and fake for the world is a perfect example of this!!! To decieve one into thinking you're more than you are can ruin someone's life depending on the severity of the deception. Be cautious of your actions towards others, you know life is like a boomerang! What you throw out comes right back to smack you upside the head!!!

Until next time,

God Bless!!!

Think Quick!! Change is Coming!!

2010-01-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

Greetings fellow divas and don juans!!

So I had an opportunity present itself to me over the holiday weekend that now requires me to pay some serious attention to my next move...or two....or three. The opportunity is GREAT, I mean REALLY GREAT but I must act quickly before it becomes a blurred vision in my "back in the day" memory book. Sometimes when we have something that seems too good to be true, we often think it probably is but what if it might just be our blessing pouring from the window God opened for us???

There's always cons with anything in life obviously but have I been so used to adding more cons to my life than pros I can't even recognize a hot opp when I see one?? Maybe I'm just tricking myself into thinking playing it safe is the best way to go.........Yeah that's it!! Then in another five years I'll be looking back wondering what could've been if I would've grabbed life by the hairy pair and went for it!!!!

As I lean towards the decision that best fits where I am as well as where I'm going, I begin to see the writing on the Nordstrom's dressing room mirror:

Thinking it won't,

Wishing it won't,

Doing it WILL!!!

My mind is made up, no more sitting back in the nosebleeds for me ladies and gents!! Until next time, God Bless you and yours!

New Year's Resolutions.......Really??

2010-01-04T07:17:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year fellow divas!!! Tis the season to get in shape, get your finances in order, start a new relationship, end an old one........on and on and on!! For those of you that have always been able to make a list and stick to it, good for you!! As for the remaining 98% of us, it takes a little more than writing our "from now on" wishes down.

For me, I think I've been afraid to change. What if I succeed?? With success comes responsibilty so while I've dreamed of making it big with my jewelry and fashion, am I really ready for what comes with the fortune and fame?? As I sit and think about how many hours I "intend" to spend making fabulous pieces that will sell for hundreds, something always seems to flash through my brain that leaves me less than confident. Lazy Minded?? Some may say, actually I say it!!

What can I do to exercise my God given gift of intelligence?? Re-program my mind of course but is it easy?? After timeless trials tribulations and disappointments, I've learned that it's in fact as easy as you allow it to be.......

Happy New Year Everyone!!