STREET STAR CLOTHING

In the last few months, one of my favorite modeling jobs has been with STREET STAR CLOTHING. Model, Kathryn Butler and I both walked in their show a few months ago and we love their line! This week, I wanted to introduce the line to my readers and friends because you will hear me talk about them a lot in the future!! Jennifer Tavarez (VP of the company) took time out to answer some questions for my blog.




So what is Street Star’s style? Street Star is designed for the fashion forward who want to stand out in the crowd. The exclusivity and uniqueness of Street Star guarantees that each piece is truly One of a Kind. Street Star takes every day clothing in an artistic and personalized direction. The company is making itself known for its creative, unique, in-house designs that can't be found anywhere else. With limited supply of each item made, trendsetters can appreciate the self- expression and individuality that STREET STAR represents.

This vintage meets urban clothing line fuses together a medley of Swarovski crystals, tattoo art, embroidery, patch work and catchy sayings to make each garment unique. The exclusive collection melds together a combination of Hip Hop, Rock, Glam, Punk and Rock & Roll and applies those ideas in a distinctive way to put a couture twist on mainstream street wear. Street Star is hand crafted and embellished with Genuine Swarovski crystals. No two pieces are alike, as each stone and design is hand placed and never mass produced.

Bobby Scalia is the President, Creator and Designer of the company. Jennifer Tavarez is the Vice-President of Marketing & PR. At the moment, this company is a two-man show. We do everything from the actual design and manufacturing of the clothes to marketing, advertising, fashion shows, events and sales (both retail and wholesale)

We are sold exclusively online at Emoda.com and ApparelAddiction.com. Custom items can also be ordered and purchased directly from the designer at our Philadelphia location. We have had an incredible amount of sales outside of the US, including Germany, UK and Canada.

This year we are striving to go nationwide, or better yet, Global. Our goal is to be in high-end boutiques in major city across the country and Canada, including: Miami, NYC, D.C, Las Vegas, LA, Atlanta and Montreal.


Please check out their clothing at these international online shopping sites; www.emoda.com and www.appareladdiction.com

Thank you, Jenn Tavarez for taking time out for the blog!






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Why I love Neil Gaiman's Sandman

Even so I have read this series a thousand times, I always pick one of Neil Gaiman's comics for a little inspiration.

Neil Gaiman may be the Shakespeare of comics. Not that he's as good as Shakespeare, necessarily, but he may end up having a similar kind of impact. Before Shakespeare, plays were not really considered literature. They were regarded by the literary establishment of the time about the same way today's academics regard, say, television sitcoms. Or comic books.
During his life, William Shakespeare's reputation as a poet lay primarily on his sonnets, which today are considered pretty good but not as great as his plays. It was only after he died that his very popular plays began being taken seriously as literature. It is largely because of Shakespeare that dramatists are accorded high honors in the field of letters. Ironically, Ben Jonson, who was thought of as a superior poet during Shakespeare's day, is now primarily remembered as one of the "other playwrights" of the English Renaissance.


Gaiman has gotten more attention from the mainstream press than anybody but Art Spiegelman, and while articles about MAUS tend to treat it as a unique object, articles about Gaiman usually mention other "new voices" in comics, and point out that his major work, SANDMAN, is by no means his only contribution to the field. Some might argue that Gaiman is undeserving of such attention, that this or that favorite writer, artist or writer/artist should be hailed as the greatest, should be getting the attention. One of my English teachers thought Christopher Marlowe was twice the writer Shakespeare was, but whose name is synonymous with literary greatness?

.. In any case, the important thing is that Marlowe's plays still live today - and modern playwrights like Arthur Miller are taken seriously as literary artists - because Shakespeare lifted up the whole medium through his reputation. Arguments about whether the reputation was deserved are almost pointless.

In my opinion, though, my literature teacher was wrong. Sure, there are a couple of masterpieces among Marlowe's handful of plays. Perhaps if he hadn't been killed he would have been what Shakespeare was. But the breadth and depth of Shakespeare's life's work is astonishing. And it's also remarkable how few clunkers there are among his three dozen or so plays (scholars argue the exact number).

Gaiman exhibits the same kind of sure-handedness. Everything he puts his hand to seems to come out, at the very least, interesting and enjoyable. Below there are a few times when I disparage this or that individual story as being "weaker" than the rest. Be sure to keep in mind the context that the very worst Gaiman story (and nothing in SANDMAN represents Gaiman at his worst) still rises head and shoulders above almost all the work in his field. No, dammit, it's more than that: the worst Gaiman still rises above most published short stories, most best selling novels, most movies. He can write anything. He has written journalistic articles, television screenplays, short stories and novels, but his medium of choice is comics.

MY FAVORITE:

Season of Mists..
The Sandman, Dream of the Endless, girds himself for battle with Lucifer, the great fallen angel who rules Hell. After preparations worthy of a Homeric epic - or a superhero comic - Dream arrives in Hell to find it empty. Lucifer has decided he no longer wants to rule in Hell and has sent all the souls and demons elsewhere. He gives Dream the key to Hell and departs the realm, forsaking his duty as Lord of the Underworld, and leaving Dream with an unwanted burden: deciding what to do with Hell. The burden becomes even more challenging when everyone from Norse and Egyptian deities to angels and devils want to be chosen as Hell's new rulers. This book starts with a family dinner that is probably the best single introduction to the Endless as a group.

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A girl you need to know- Kathryn Butler.

And if you don’t, you will soon! I met her doing a fashion show for Street Star Clothing. Her make-up was the END OF LIVING!! I’m not kidding, I was so jealous! She and I were instant friends. She has so many sides to her and she makes everything more fun whenever she’s around. Not only is she beautiful, she has more guts than most men and she does WHATEVER Kathryn wants to do.

Atomic Bombshell: In your own words, who is Kathryn Butler?

Kathryn Butler: Kathryn Butler is a movement. She is everything. The sweetest, most genuine girl you'd meet. Sister, daughter, friend and lover. She’s driven to do it all. She’s letting the world know that you don't have to be the typical looking female to model, dance, or act. Individuality is key! And she is full of it. Showing the world the OTHER side of the industry.

Atomic Bombshell: I always have the best time when you're around! Why do you think that is? (I will tell you if I agree with you! LOL)

Kathryn Butler: Haha!! Aww well I ALWAYS have fun with you and all my true friends! I just like to enjoy life, if I'm out, be careless and have a good time. Get lost in the music and a nice glass of red wine. Embrace what's going on at that moment and not worry about tomorrow.

Atomic Bombshell: I never know what you are going to do next or what is about to come out of your mouth, this is why I love being around you! I need the excitement!!

Atomic Bombshell: So, you were just featured in INKED Mag. The layout was awesome! (I'm still HELLA-pissed someone stole my copy!) What was the experience like and how did the opportunity come about?

Kathryn Butler: I feel TERRIBLE that someone stole your copy! People can be so mean!

Atomic Bombshell: I KNOW! Jerks! Ahaha!

Kathryn Butler: The experience was amazing. I could definitely get used to it! Haha! Having a hair stylist, mua, clothing stylist, creative director and being pampered between shots is SO fun! New York City adds to it. They actually contacted me on InkedNation.com which is a website similar to MySpace or FaceBook but aimed toward the tattoo community. They asked me to come up to NYC to their office to interview and take some test shots and a few months later called me and booked the shoot! I'm very blessed to have been given that opportunity!

Atomic Bombshell: What do you love the most about modeling?

Kathryn Butler: Being the center of attention! Haha!

Atomic Bombshell: Awww, me too!

Kathryn Butler: But I really love just being able to show the world beauty, a different way. Letting everyone know that its ok to express yourself and be true to yourself. Modeling is fashion. Fashion is art. Art is beauty. Beauty is love. All I have is love for everyone! And I want to share it. By modeling :)

Atomic Bombshell: What do you plan to do in 2010? (Besides give me all your make-up secrets!)

Kathryn Butler: Haha, you're so cute! Of course I'll give you all my secrets ;) I plan on going farther, bigger. Colossal! I'm doing more work. I just finished being featured in two music videos for Philly’s own rapper Azizz. They're going to be hot! Might catch some people off guard but I'm into all types of music. ART! Individuality! Love it all! Also T.I.T.S. Clothing has put me on a few of their tee shirts. They're available on their website. Show support! There's going to be A LOT more coming from me this year. Just can't spill the beans yet ;) BUT you will be seeing me EVERYWHERE! Learn my name. Live it. Love it. Peace and love<3

Atomic Bombshell: Please check out Kathryn in this month’s Inked Magazine! Or you might spot us out in about in Philadelphia.. YOU NEVER KNOW!

*Photo by www.jasenhudson.com


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Thank Goodness it’s All Over!! Goodbye 2009!

Just a Little Quickie;

I’m not much of a holiday person. I don’t have anything against anyone spreading their Christmas cheer. In fact, if that’s what makes children and grown people happy, AMEN! Buddy the Elf, LOVE THE GUY!! I’m just so happy that it’s all over!!! December was SUCH a rough month for so many of my close friends, myself included. I made it through without having to eat anyone’s fruit cake, no swine flu or any other flu.. (Hooray!)

I have high hopes for all my friends and family in 2010. I wish everyone a very happy, prosperous, healthy and successful 2010! I look forward to all my new opportunities and projects!

*PS.. This is NOT my christmas tree! It's called sense of humor!!

Coming Soon… Meet Model Kathryn Butler!

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