Monday, December 27, 2010

few more photos from vintro's shoot with Showtime








I would like to give special shout outs to DeMarcus "Neiko Nicaro" Jackson, one of the fashion directors and treasurer of Vintro, for his awesome photography. He is just starting off in photography but since he's jumped in he has made huge leaps and bounds since he has begun.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

do's and dont's for winter

DO keep wearing your sandals in the winter. Now hold on hold on lemme explain, they aren't suppose to be the strappy sandals our flipflops, but your leather or suede sandals with big gutsy straps! I am not asking you to sacrafice your toes in the name of fashion, no no no, pair it with some great thick stockings or tights.

DO NOT like I said earlier try this with skinny strapped sandals!!! you will look silly and confused. And do not do this with nude stockings, then it will just appear as if you have none on and you will look cold, and silly!












DO get a bit m ore original with your foot wear, if the sandals and stockings is too much for you I completeely understand, you gotta mount that horse before you ride it. So get a pair of riding boots! (ok so that was a little cheesy, O WELL)










DO NOT get so caught up in name brands that you buy the uggliest pair of ugg boots just to fit in. I am so sick of boring snow boots, people we can do better, they do not add much to the outfit other then a few visual inches to the length and width of your foot. From most of the women I know that is not usually the desired result.







DO WEAR LACE, AND LOTS OF IT!! Be classic. Be elegant. Be creative. I love lace and it adds a little something to every outfit, a touch of classic royalty if you would.







DO NOT go overboard. I recently read that extremely revealing lace pieces are popping up all over catwalks everywhere BUT ladies remember most of has work, school, or kids. I love the daring look but lets be honest it really is not that practical in an everyday sense. Let's try and keep our sexy lace for the bedrrom and leave the rest of it to the models on the runway and the stars on the red carpet. I know I know it is a double standard. Sorry.











DO search for great deals!! You don't have to filthy rich to be beautiful and chic! Yes it takes a littl more work but it really isn't that bad. Look in little thrift stores herre and there, try target, sometimes even walmart. You DO NOT need a huge wallet, just a whole lot of creativity and confidence, you'll be great!

PENNY PINCHING.. GET IT!!!!
-Victoria Jones @lizabvintro

Sunday, December 5, 2010

There's an explanation, I promise

To the loyal readers. It is exam time for the VintroX members. We have so much to tell you, but don't wanna rush them. so sorry for the inconvenience, but there are fashion show, benefit concert, and dance concert reviews to come! Promise we will get them up by the end of this week. We love you!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Allbuzzworthy mixtape

Soo you remember that guy we did the photo shoot with right? You know Michael "Showtime" Watson, well like I stated then, He is coming out with a mixtape and it is going to mind-blowingly AMAZING. It will be out December 1st. It is a big project and he has worked extremely hard on this, I remember when he first told me about it in the KUC (the cafeteria, for you none MTSU students) and I won't lie I had my doubts, I couldn't figure out how he would be able to juggle such a big project, a social, o and lets not forget school. But he did, and he did it well! I am very proud of my young entrepreneurial friend, he has dipped and dabbed in a little bit of everything, but this project looks like it is going to be amazing. I got to hear some of it when we were getting him ready for his VintroX photo shoot  and just from that short preview I can tell it is going to be dope, and I don't use that word loosely. So for all my real music lovers, you should go cop it! It will definitely be worth your time, o and it just so happens to have my absolute favorite Memphis rapper on there, SKEWBY (if you haven't heard of him look it up please), but if that is not enough there are also appearances by Machine Gun Kelly, Alexis Nicole, Finess Da Boss and many many many more. You guys gotta check it out!!! Remember December 1st 2010, 12/01/10, 1 December 2010. the 1st of the month that Christmas is in. the first of the month before the new year.... Remember it, write it down somewhere, do whatever you have to do!!!

-Victoria Jones @lizabvintro
p.s. o yea that is a VintroX pic in the background isn't aww wow that's hot, I almost didn't even notice it, lol

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

DreamRunners Media






So I recently went to Dreamrunners' bachelor pad to get help on a commercial for class, and upon entering, I was reminded of every time I have ever entered that apartment. Every single time I have ever been over there the majority of the people living there have been hard at work!! Every time I go it's either promo video this or music video that. Not trying to sound like a creeper or anything but I am so proud of these guys! A lot of VintroX's most recent accomplishments are due in large part to them. Seeing their substantial growth in the short time we have known them has encouraged us to do things we would have never thought possible.



Through out the summer and the beginning of the school year when we were getting everything together for Lauren J and her Betties, we constantly talked about a couple of groups on campus that were doing big things and almost every time these conversations were had, Dreamrunners was brought up at least once. Now I am not trying to brown nose these guys BUT Vintro's motto is promoting creativity, and we have to give credit where it is due and these guys deserve it!! Dreamrunners Media has done everything from DJ Drama videos, to promos for Big Sean performance, they have filmed music videos for some really hot artists, created flyers for most of the parties and events here, they have filmed and pictured pretty much all the hottest parties at MTSU and have stayed humble throughout it all. Keep doing what you're doing, we love you guys and hope nothing but the best for you all!!!
-Victoria Jones @lizabvintro


Monday, November 22, 2010

Fall Photo Shoot With Mariel Lane





Mariel Lane is a hard working Christian who has accomplished a lot in her short 19 years. Ms lane is a Memphis native, she is now a sophomore at MTSU. She majors in public relations and Presidential Inaugural Scholar. She has worked very hard while at MTSU to maintain a great tsable GPA and a very productive social life.Through hard work, dedication, and a great spirit Mariel was able to take home the title Ms. Teen Tennessee. Since being a pageant queen Mariel was also a Jadore swimsuit model with the always beautiful Vivica A. Fox. Mariel Lane is also one to be watched on MTSU campus!! We love her sooo much, and within short time of coming in contact with her, you will too!!
-Victoria Jones @lizabvintro

the first fashion show

So I was looking at the blog and how neglectful we have been when I realized we have not given you all one picture from the fashion show, not one... tisk tisk so disappointing. So our first fashion show had two segments, the first being vintage wear, which was inspired by shows like I Love Lucy, while the second half was retro, inspired by shows like The Cosby Show. Here are a few, we will do the rest later, cant hit you with them all at once, don't want your heads to explode.
NOW FOR THE RETRO....


Thanks to all those came out and gave their support, first fashion show, we did our thing, but not without the love from God and our families and friends!! Be lookin out for the next one, we aren't going anywhere but up from here!
-Victoria Jones @lizabvintro

Monday, November 15, 2010

Fur Real Guur

Sooo, prehistoric times, the age of the cavemen, fur was pretty big. Kill a bear, strip it from its fur and wear it. While the Native Americans used every single piece of their kill from the meat, to the bones, to the fur. And what better way to utilize that fur then then a beautiful accessory??? But similar to the late 80s, fur is back and it's BIG. Whether it's fur or faux doesn't seem to matter with this new trend wave.
It has taken me quite some time to embrace this trend, while there isn't any hanging in my tiny, overstuffed closet, I am no longer turning my nose up in disgust. Eventually, I will go ahead and get a little furry piece, whether it be a cute jacket with a fury deail, a vest, some shoes, or those little fur head wraps...

I can feel it coming!

I have had most trouble with the fur jackets so in search of an understanding, I looked through fashion magazine after fashion magazine and have these cute little coats, and with fur appearing to be a "must have," you might as well start searching for these or items similar.

I think the item that originally tore down my wall of awful perception was this cute little faux fur vest that had a retro edge that made my sweet little heart melt immediately!
And now I am a fur advocatte.. sorry PETA, I'm down for faux fur too! But either way you get it just make sure before this winter is out you got it!
I love you all!! Go out and get some fur!! lol
-Victoria Jones   @lizabvintro

Sunday, October 31, 2010

The Greatness in YOU: Backstage with Common

As I and fellow VINTROx members, Victoria and Neiko, traveled from Murfreesboro to Nashville to attend a lecture from Rapper/Activist/Actor, Common, a certain excitement filled the air concerning the dopeness of who we were going to see. We drove down I-24 brainstorming questions to ask Common if we were able to grab an interview but every couple minutes one of us would interject with how awesome it would be to see someone who we all considered to be a major influence in our lives.

We arrived about 15 minutes after the event had started (Hey, don’t judge me. I had class.) and the auditorium in the Humanities building of Tennessee State University was packed into the hall. Unable to see, we moved through the crowd in the foyer and made our way around to the stage entrance. We sat backstage and I began to grab a few pics from behind the wings. While shooting, I took a listen to what Mr. Lonnie Rashied Lynn (Common) had to say.

He spoke on finding the “Greatness in Yourself.” Looking out on the young faces of the historically black TSU, he imparted words to them encouraging them to seek success from within. The two-time Grammy winner conversed about the year he went to the Grammys with 5 nominations, watched everyone around him win, and walked out empty-handed. He mused on how he figured he would win 3 of the 5 awards he was nominated for, so he wrote 3 speeches. After being passed over for his first 4 awards, he consolidated the speeches and got ready to accept the last. His final nomination comes up and he attempts a smile and clap as the man sitting next to him and his friend, Kanye West, is awarded the coveted trophy. He used this story to illustrate how you have to turn your “obstacles to possibles.” Instead of becoming bitter, he worked to become better. (Watch Video)





He continued his message of inspiration, quoting Nelson Mandela and scriptures from the bible. I’m not usually one for motivational speeches or speakers; however, there was a certain undeniable honesty in the words he spoke that was different from similar speeches I had heard. His motivational words were different because his motivations were different. I could tell he wasn’t there just to collect an appearance fee. This was not a cookie-cutter Tony Robbins speech. He was speaking on things that were real to him and how he made it through his personal struggles.
So as I search to find the greatness in myself I hope you will all do the same. Be on the lookout for my follow-up to this piece: an Interview with the SGA President at TSU who brought Common to their campus, Danny Glover. Stay Dope!!!

Khrys Hatch
Twitter.com/JPR3ofCID
and @Vintro_X

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

WTF? Whats Up with the V word??

So I bet, hope, AND pray you guys are wondering What's the french toast is up with whatstheVword.blogspot.com! (btw: FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Vintro_X)

HERE'S THE DEAL!!

We (Vintrox) have been working TREMENDOUSLY hard on getting our FIRST major fashion event off the ground. The event is not OUR (Vintrox) event! It is an event hosted by Word-Up! and we are assisting with the Fashion Show portion of this event.

We were given this task 2 weeks ago and seeing as how the last 2 weekends have been BANANAS we have been doing nothing but SCHOOL-WORK-FASHION SHOW!! lol! So the poor blog has gone unblogged on! BUTTTTT

That shall ALL change soon! Monday, expect there to be a FULL FLEDGED blog MANIA! We will have pictures from the event! (of the models, Vintro and everything) More pics from the LookBook and MORE! So BE READY!! Spread the WORD!!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Vintro_X

and OH come out to the JUB on THIS Monday, November 1st for the Middle Tennessee DJ Scratch Battle featuring a DOPE Fashion Show (PRESENTED BY VINTROx) from 7 til 10 p.m! 5 in advance and 10 at the door!!  BE THERE!! *look at flyer*
LOVE YA!! - Vintrox (again: FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Vintro_X)

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Turtle Bangs... umm pretty much mind blowing


Tonight started VERY QUESTIONABLY. Khrys, Mike and I searched the streets of Murfreesboro for something to do, anything to do. Epic fails after epic fails after epic fails began to diminish our desire and determination to find a fun free party to kick it at. We had gotten so desperate that we began to consider the Gorilla Thriller (nothing against the Alphas or their party, I just didn’t have the money for a ticket, the patience for a line, or the will power for the sea of judgment that usually waves through these kind of parties) when all of a sudden I got a couple text messages back to back, one stating that the Gorilla Thrilla had been shut down (don’t know if that’s true or not) one stating that there was a set in Campus Crossing north (an apartment very near to campus) and the last talking about a party on Ewing St… as we weighed our options, it became obvious that are best bet was the party on Ewing. So we made up our minds and began to make a move that way. Before we turned the corner we saw cars lined for days on both sides. There was a mob growing outside of the house, and at first I couldn’t decide if that was a good thing or not, but as I walked toward the large intimidating crowd my fears and suspicions began to melt away. Immediately I saw familiar faces and felt a warm vibe/spirit over the entire event. People with different colored hair, people with different tattoos, people sweats on, people dressed to impress, people doing and wearing whatever made them feel free without even the slightest worry of being judged or frowned upon.
look em up and get a t-shirt!
            I spotted a few people in the crowd immediately and took a sec to warm up and feel around the crowd, when all of a sudden one of the most amazing people in the world, JOHN ZEMAN, comes up to me and we share a thing of JOOSE (if you don’t know what it is look it up and try it, uhm AMAZING lol) and he tells me about the activities going on within the house. He tells me there is a band playing inside, and until then I hadn’t even noticed the thumping bass coming from the basement of the old house. I tried to maintain a bit more conversation but the beat was slowly bringing me in. I could hear people cheering, I could smell sweat, and I could feel the energy. As I took a deep breath I stepped into the overcrowded basement of whoever’s home we were in and quickly figured out exactly why these people were cheering at the top of their lungs and dancing and jumping like their very souls depended on it. A band called Turtle Bangs was performing. Song after song the crowd got bigger, danced harder, and screamed louder, and for good reason. The originality and spontaneity of Greg Stephen and Casey Carter (the members of Turtle Bangs) kept the crowd wanting more and more. As Greg sang louder and louder the audience had no choice but to raise their volume with him. People were moshing, fist pumping, and singing along like there was no tomorrow. As I stood on top of a couch I tried my best to record what I could with little success, a camera phone simply would do no justice for this revolutionary sound! So I quickly put my phone away and just began to enjoy the music for what it was; raw, new, and impossible to record! As I got into the music I realized I no longer was surrounded by my posse for the night (Khrys and Mike) and in a nervous hurry I began to scan the crowd when I spotted a huge afro (Khrys) slamming around in a sea of music loving moshers and to my right was mike standing next to the door with his cool face unavoidably bobbing his head to the band, once it became obvious I was not the only one having an amazing time another set of worries quickly melted away and were replaced by a new boost of energy and excitement. I could feel the drummer, Casey Carter’s bass drum vibrate the walls, windows, and souls and I began to bob my head even harder and mosh with myself in excitement (because I am afraid of the bruises that come with moshing as a group). But like all good things, they must come to an end. Turtle Bangs began to edge closer to their conclusion… all too soon for my liking and I wasn’t ready to let this hardcore fantasy of reality go, so I stayed perched on the couch trying to fight the inevitable end to a great set. Eventually my stubbornness payed off and I got to meet the two band members and was pleasantly surprised by their warm spirits and humbleness! Ugh I am up at 5:18 in the morning to write about this band not because this is just something I love to do, but because this is something I had to do!!! I tried to lay down once I got home but the energy of the show left me buzzed and excited so I skipped the bed and headed straight for the computer so that I could get this off my chest. And  I need to leave you with this, if you EVER get a chance to catch a live performance of Turtle Bangs please don’t miss it, for your own sake!!! Well I love you and perhaps it is time for me to get off my soap box, so goodnight/morning/afternoon and be safe!!!
-Victoria Jones @lizabvintro

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Dear Cardigan, OH! How I Love Thee

and that is the HONEST TRUTH!! I am in love with cardigans and you should be too! =P

Cardigan worn by singer, Sam Sparro
The cozy cool comfortable button down (or zipper) sweater is a piece of SWISHTORY (swag+history. Named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, they are so simple yet fashionable. In all honesty Cardigans add this touch of Vintro to any outfit. Coming in ALL COLORS (all patterns, prints and such with) and for BOTH genders, there is NO EXCUSE why you do not own a cardigan. I just bought a another cardigan over Fall break and another Today! shameonme.com but thats how much I love them. I wish I could wear them DAILY!

The Grandpa/Grandma looks is UBER acceptable and you get many compliments when wearing a cardigan. Here are ways I(Starz) suggest you wear cardigans. (male and female)

Ways To Wear A Cardigan
  • A Nice Bright Color Cardigan, a Slim Jean, and a good boot or pump or flat.(Male or Female)
  • A funky patterened cardigan and a cute puffy skirt (ladies)
  • A Simple one Colored cardigan (any material) with a snazzy Bowtie and nice slacks (looking Debnheir and suave)
  • A loose cardigan with a sort of tank top,a cute belt (or get a belted cardigan) skinnies and boots (the Hobo/Hippy look for girls)
And here are places to Wear Cardigans
  • Church
  • School
  • Job Interviews
  • To The Mall
  • Club
  • On A Date
  • To Take out the trash
  • When Shampooing a Squirrel (lol)
  • Stepshow *wink*
  • Football Game (in your schools color) school spirit + stylish = #WIN
  • Basically ANY and EVERYWHERE
And there this new like Cardigan twin, that my best friend has so dubbed a Shalanekin (pronounced sha-lane-kin) thats almsot like a cardigan but its button less and has this loose breeze feeling too it (as worn by Beyonce in the I am Yours Live Intimate Performance DVD)

But yes we in Vintrox are INDEED cardigan lovers and WEARERS!! So WEAR CARDIGANS! your life will be BETTER!!



-jStarz
(follow Vintrox and Myself on twitter @Vintro_X & @i_R_Starz and 'Like' us on FaceBook Vintro(x) ) <3

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Michael "Showtime" Watson at the fall shoot for VINTROx

Michael "Showtime" Watson

Like most upcoming producers/songwriters/ designers, young entrepreneur, Showtime, is working hard to reach the pinnacle of success at a prime age. Growing up, Michael Watson II's undeniable energy was acknowledged by everyone that came in his presence. He grew up loving music, art, & videos, & always speaked of being "big time" one day. His friends & family gave him the nickname of Showtime, at the age of 11, because of his talent of shining in the spotlight. At the age of 15, Michael was being mentored by Producer, EJ Porter of Drummer Boy Entertainment, & was provided the guidance that not many get to experience at such a young age. By the age of 17, Michael had created his own clothing line, Hiztory, & was featured in numerous fashion shows.

Now, at the age of 19, he is living up to that name & his creativity has sparked many highly acclaimed producers, A&R's, media and bloggers, & artists' thoughts of a star on the rise. He currently has his feet in countless projects. He recently started & created his own networking website for people all over the world to network & be given the voice that so many wish to covet. AllBuzzworthy.Com has members from all over, ranging from China & Australia, to New York & Memphis, & he hopes to expand even further worldwide; The site has generated attention from lots of media, as well as world-renown artists, including Michael McCary of Boyz II Men. He is the Music Director of the award winning, Culture Shock Magazine, which focuses on giving the world the latest & greatest in music, fashion & culture, & has interviewed countless artists & actors in the industry, including Verse Simmonds & Lil Duval. He also co-directed his first music video for R&B Singer, Alexis Nicole's "Infatuation", & has been featured on numerous sites.. But it doesn't end there. Showtime produces & writes R&B & Pop music, & is in talks for placements on mixtapes & albums with major artists. His sound is very unique, as he hopes to help transform music into something fresh and remarkable. Michael recently started another company, Showtime Media, which specializes in art, graphic work, & videos, for clients serious about maintaining professionalism & creativity in their work. Clients in need of a Director for their music videos/ commercials, album/ mixtape art, logos, clothing designs, promos, flyers, business cards, or any other art, can contact Showtime anytime to begin the process of creating mastery. In addition, Michael works closely with different artists, including Alexis Nicole, by promoting & helping build a brand around the stars that he sees have so much potential in becoming the next big thing. Down the road, Michael hopes to construct his own label/ entertainment group, Showtime Entertainment, which will focus on building & shining a major light on artists, entertainers, & producers, with so much positive energy that the world needs to witness. Showtime manages to balance all of this while furthering his education as a sophomore at Middle Tennessee State University.

These are just a few things of what Showtime has accomplished all at the age of 19, & the sky only becomes more limitless, for he believes that staying in one lane narrows the possibilities of stumbling upon greatness. With aspirations of becoming the next hottest entertainment/ music mogul & with God on his side, his future will be bright in anything that he does... Showtime will be dropping the "AllBuzzworthy" mixtape in November 2010, which is an unsigned hype project and an extension of the site, AllBuzzworthy.com.

As been stated before VINTROx's main objective is to promote creativity through all outlets and "Showtime" is definitly one to watch!
-Victoria Jone @lizabvintro