Hello 2013 and Hello lovely people and readers out there!!
I'm still alive and I haven't gone anywhere! I've just been incredibly busy...and or lazy too. Plus I'm having major technical difficulties, my computer is on it's last limbs. But I definitely want to update you on what's been going on! So so much!! Last year was a hell of a year for me and I have so much to share! Love, Loss, Success, Learning.. all having it's crazy ups and downs, opportunities and fun things. This year is turning out to be an interesting one with new opportunities arising, plus soo many cool events have happened that I haven't had a chance to share with you! Never fear though, I will try my best to post about all the really cool ones that haven't happened yet!
So even though It's been a whole year since posting and I'm introducing myself back already a month after the new year began I hope you will continue to follow with me on my crazy, retro, kooky adventure in life with me!
Thanks and prepare for tons to come!!
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Exciting news everyone! I'll be vending vintage for the first time and at Ink N Iron!!
This coming weekend is the annual Ink N' Iron festival on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California
I'm pretty darn excited this year because I'll be helping my friend sell vintage clothing! In a way I'm kind of like her vintage inspector as she likes to call me "The Professional" hahaha I'll be helping her vend and organize so be sure to stop at her booth Got Vintage located in the new vintage bazaar all 3 days!! She'll have vintage clothing for Woman & Men, handbags, hats and accessories!!
If you don't see me at the booth I'll be roaming around or dancing somewhere so stop and say hello!
Pretty soon i'll be selling vintage myself in a variety of sizes and decades, as well as retro accessories and handmade items. So stay tuned, this is just the beginning of Victoria vending vintage!
For more info about Ink N Iron and Got Vintage, check out these sites:
Hello everyone! My apologies again for going on another month long hiatus!
May has been a lot of fun! Practically every weekend has been filled with nothing but DM related events, my gothy side is coming out more and my vintage side has been somewhat taking a break. But I like to change it up every now and then. It's definitely been a partying month! I have soo much to tell you, fab finds and outfits, past events and upcoming events, great opportunities and encounters and of course my ongoing obsessions and ramblings!!
I'm back everyone, Happy June & Summer is on it's way!!
Happy Birthday Dave Gahan!! Happy Dave Day and a Happy Dave Day to Russian Devotees!!
It's here!! I've been counting down the days as if it were christmas!! Today is a great day in DM and Music history! Lead singer and frontman of Depeche Mode, our Devotees 'Personal Jesus' Celebrates his 50th Birthday!!
He has sang to us, he has danced for us, he has understood us and saved us!! The greatest frontman of all time has died and come back and it's truly a miracle he's with us today! After surviving drug addiction and an overdose in the ealry to mid 90's and his heath and cancer scares on the last DM tour in 2009, I'm really grateful he's still with us. I don't think I could express the many thoughts and feelings I have for Depeche Mode and their music, other that they for me or the closest thing to godliness. Being that I look to their music in times of hope, pain, and happiness.
I created this back in 2010 when I saw one similar for Morrissey. I've noticed it's spread around the world with DM fans, I've pleased that everyone feels the same!
A picture of Dave when he was baby, how adorable!
Oh look at all those cute Russian Dave look a likes!! Here's an excerpt from the documentary "The Posters Came From The Walls" a brilliant film made about DM fans around the world. It was only screened in certain cities around the world and has not been released on dvd. I was fortunate to go to one of the screenings when it was released back in 2010. For those that Don't know Dave Day is a term coined by Russian Devotees, who celebrate Daves birthday in the streets of Russia, which also happens to be the same day as their national military day. I think more US fans should start having DM parades in the middle of the streets! Some of my Russian friends tell me it's not like how it used to be anymore but, darn those Russians stay devoted!! I love you Russsian Devotees!!
A Beautifully made tribute video for Dave!
Here is an awesome fan made video for Dave's 50th!!
Happy Birthday Dave Gahan!!
Wearing my 'Girls Gahan Wild' shirt by SlickMode and my custom buttons I made with Dave's cake
My custom bottle cap buttons made and designed by me
Voila! Dave's 50th Birthday Cake with a version of the Violator Rose
I baked Dave a cake, like I always do! I think my cakes are getting better if you ask me! I also always wear my Girls Gahan Wild shirt and my custom made DM & Dave pins!! If you've noticed I even altered my blog playlist to feature Dave & DM songs. Today I'm celebrating by blasting Depeche Mode and Dave's music at all hours of the day, spreading the good word of DM & Dave and going out for Depeche Mode Karaoke tonight at the local bar Eastside Luv! (which now sadly isn't happening do to my depressed state due to some upsetting news, but like always DM is there to comfort me)
Have a Black Celebration Tonight!
Happy Birthday Dave Gahan!! I love you soo much thank you for doing all that you do with your music!! Happy Dave Day Devotees!! Mode On & Stay Devoted
***Later in the week for Dave's Birthday there was a Black Celebration at The New Wave Bar with a special DJ set and performance by Devotional Dave of the Depeche Mode Tribute band Strangelove!***
I made some custom Dave Gahan Birthday Cupcakes!
With Devotional Dave of Strangelove at the New Wave Bar
Devotional Dave shows off his new Gahan Tattoo and belts out Dave's solo work
Devotional Dave debut performance of Dave Gahan's "Saw Something"
For the first time Devotional Dave beautifully performs the song "Nostalgia"
If you're a Star Wars Nerd and love some industrial music like myself, then you won't want to miss this event at this world famous nightclub!! I've never been to the club, but I've always wanted to go! Once I found out about this event I just had too go!! Unfortunately I don't think I could make it out. Check out the dancing in that video, nothing but strobe lights in a dark room oh yes!!
Only $10 and 18+ Early arrival strongly suggested!
Rhythm N Booze presents: Pre Cinco De Mayo Fiesta with Pachuco Jose y Los Diamantes
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in advance! With Pachuco Jose!! It's time for some swinging, strolling, jiving and bopping at Spikes for what's sure to be a fun night of dancing and singing with an awesome band and djs!
May 5th- 6th
Santa Monica Vintage Fashion Expo
The vintage expo is here yet again!! Celebrate Cinco De Mayo while shopping or pick out a Mothers Day gift or just spoil yourself!! You never know who or what you'll find or bump into at the vintage expo!! It's a complete treasure trove!!
May 6th
Part Time Punks: Depeche Mode Night
Dave Gahan's 50th Birthday Celebration
Yes!!! I'll be here for sure!! Part Time Punks host DM Night in celebration for Dave Gahan's 50th birthday!! Dance the way to a night full of DM plus other synthy beats and songs! Oh and Dave Gahan cutout will be there to take pictures with, yay!!
$5
May 10th
Morrissey-oke at Eastside Luv
Morrissey to be found in the eastside? It's inevitable with all us Latinos in love with him!! Eastside Luv, an awesome little wine and cheese bar dedicated to to love and culture of the Boyle Heights and East LA neighborhoods! They've hosted the famous Morrissey-oke! Were fans belt out nothing but Smiths & Moz songs and without monitors! They celebrate they're 1 year anniversary! I've never been to this bar, I've always wanted to and know I'm finally legal too haha So this is an event I don't want to miss!
May 11th
Dave Gahan's 50th Birthday Celebration
with Devotional Dave at the New Wave Bar
Yes!!! This is surely a unique event not to be missed at all!! One night only, with a very special performance for the greatest of Black Celebrations!! Celebrate Dave Gahan's 50th Birthday with a special performance and DJ set by Devotional Dave of Strangelove!! Not only will there be singing, dancing and celebrating the worlds greatest frontman for the greatest band ever, but I'll be providing some very special Dave Gahan cupcakes, so get them while you can!!!! I bet there will be much much more than what you'll be expecting!! I'll be seeing you there!!
May 11th- 12th
Dita Von Teese presents: Strip Strip Horray!
at the House of Blues Hollywood
Boy am I excited for this! Beautiful, exciting and glamorous women undressing under the spotlights! But not just anyone Dita Von Teese and her amazing lineup of performers!! Dita performs in LA two back to back nights!! This will be my first time seeing Dita, even though I've met her three times, I can finally see what she does for a living!! I"m pretty excited to see all the glamour so up close and personal and plus all the other amazing talent that will be there!! I've had the chance to see the outstanding Perle Noire at the Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Showcase and I was blown away!! I can't wait to see more!!
I was completely overjoyed when I saw this video, it's like someone said let's make Victoria's Day!
My favorite fashion house and my favorite band merged together! And not only that featuring my favorite song!! Yes! It's a match made in Fashion Heaven! After all Depeche Mode (Fast Fashion) got it's name from a French Fashion magazine!
I thank Dior immensely for doing this, someone there is a DM fan!!
