TOOFLY NYC

They’re here!!! My very own pocket sketchbooks;) I love stationary, lately I’ve been geekn’ it out on paper goods. The feel of printer matter especially when it’s small is hard to resist. This year I decided to get to the heart of my work, and make something that means a lot, but does not cost a lot. With so much of the day distracted from our  thoughts and feelings it’s important to get back to basics and pour it all out on a blank page. Sketch, write, or catch a tag for someone you love. It’s a lot more special when you “personalize” it + it’s 100% eco-friendly baby! just in time for the holidays. ENJOY!!!

Toofly pocket size sketchbooks. 32 pages of high quality, eco-friendly 100% recycled paper with one of her favorite girl mark illustrations. Printed with black soy ink on chipboard, this 3.5″ W X 5″ H sketchbook has saddle-stitch binding, and rounded corners. Easy to slip in and out of your pocket when you feel the urge to sketch, write, or catch a tag! Limited Edition of 50. Signed and numbered by Toofly

$12.00 available exclusively at: www.tooflynyc.com/shop

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My new FREESTYLE Eco-Block rings are ready! Sorry it took me so long to get these up on the shop. Figured I better post them soon so ya’ll have something new and colorful to give that special sistah for the holidays. I was going to wait until spring 2010 to release them but I get too excited when they’re laying around my studio. Shout out to my sister Joanne for helping me paint them while listening to our favorite tunes. Handcrafted in Ecuador baby! Keeping it in the fam…

Toofly’s Freestyle Eco-Block ring designs are inspired by her favorite tunes, and graphic ethnic shapes found in her native land. Handcrafted in Ecuador, and hand painted with her younger sister Joanne Marie. These colorful rings are that funky dash of color your looking to rock on them five’s. The line is an addition to her TRINITY collection made up of 2 finger wood rings in collaboration with GOOD WOOD NYC. Staying true, and original to a community of artists and designers who make handmade goods, and eco-friendly works of art!

Joanne Marie after a long day at TOOFLY’s studio painting rings…

Left to Right; Freestyle, Electronica, Classic…GET YOURS >>> available only at the TOOFLY SHOP

The Methods NYC, World Traveler line is up…

My Favorite!

Here’s the link to view the rest of the LOOKBOOK
www.methodsnyc.com

Cookies & Cream team just released their STAY TRUE video Vol1 yesterday. Scrills and Dj Jon Black are down to earth hommies. We met a few years back, when they opened up shop in the LES. They were down from jump to support my steelo and carry some Toofly T’ and Inks Totes. Thanks fellas! I’m happy to see ya grow, and continue to find outlets/media forms to rep peeps…

Clothing & designer toy brand Cookies -n- Cream presents the first volume of a video magazine titled Stay true. Stay True is a video magazine about art, designer toys, music, fashion, culture and more. The DVD features video interviews with people who are staying true to themselves and doing what they love. Regardless of popular opinion or what’s “hot” at the moment, enjoying what you do is one of the most important things in life. Welcome to a world of people who are doing just that. If they can do it, so can you. Stay True.

Volume 1 features interviews with Sket-One, Dave Cortes, Tara McPherson, KaNo, Ali Vegas, Emilio Rojas, Shinobi Ninja, Vincent Yu (My Plastic Heart), Byron Velasquez, Pesu, TOOFLY, Kerri (Goodwood), Jared Deal, Teddy King (King Stampede/Boundless) and Peter Kato (Art Curator).

PURCHASE HERE

I’ve been so crazed lately I don’t know how I manage to keep it all in balance. My TRIPLE THREAT moves are in full effect this year, and it’s only the beginning ayayay! Live the moment. Check out these production pics from my METHODS peeps on the T’ collaboration that’s coming out soon!

I can’t wait to rock this T! I LOVE IT

The rest of the line is gonna look FRESHHHHHH. Thanks for the sneaky peak Serge;)

So I finally got around to checking my FLICKR. There’s too many sites to check these day. Hopefully someone comes up with a way to make it all work for me cause I just can’t keep up anymore! Anyway so I stumbled upon this image on courtesy of Jesus Saves flickr page. Trying to fin out what magazine this is and if this is a photo or a painting of a photo? Is this like a sticker book or something with someone’s favorite stickers? There’s some classic writers up in this…just wondering….

Gearing up for tomorrows Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. I got my goodies all packed including these new die cut stickers! They’re mad cute. Thanks Kidrobot! Got them up on the shop finally.

As part of the FAT CAP project, the Kidrobot crew took my little 2D design and rocked a guy’s T’. For all the fellas out there who’ve been asking me about doing some guy wear here you go! ( if your into the funkadelic colors ) Still wondering why the “0″ is missing in my bubble piece though? LOL!

Kidrobot’s apparel line has been a huge success ever since its launch back in 2006, selling out almost every single piece they’ve released. Creating their own designs as well as teaming up with creative minds like those of French graffiti artist Tilt, San Francisco artist/designer Huck Gee, and streetwear label Lemar and Dauley, the Kidrobot team has assembled a killer line of hoodies and t-shirts for both men and women. The great thing is that they didn’t just make clothing that sports the Kidrobot logo, but instead created creative and inspiring streetwear that represents the culture that surrounds the vinyl toy and urban art scene. Everything is limited edition so don’t sleep!

Got an invitation from my hommie Jessica Green while I was away to do a short presentation with Destroy&Rebuild following the SPRAY MASTERS film screening. Gonna try and bridge our 90′s foundation with the present state of urban arts culture / education alongside some of the pioneers who paved the way for us:) Jessica’s been mad supportive of the positive roles we play in helping to preserve, evolve, and continue this story. Since the golden days of STRESS ( Best magazine EVER!!! ) all has not been lost! Whew. Happy to see her and the crew on the inside of these events. We def need more folks from our own community, in it! Makes a HUUUUUUUGE difference. Thanks girl!.

KINGS OF THE CITY ( Shouldn’t it be KINGS & QUEENS OF THE CITY? I’m just saying…)
Wednesday, May 27 2009
7:00 pm
Maylesfilms
343 Lenox Ave, Harlem NY
(127th and 128th streets)
www.mayslesinstitute.org

FILM:
Tunnel Vision
Dir. Reid van Renesse, 2003, 2 min.
This short film with footage shot in 1983 shows Zephyr, Min One and Revolt painting a wall. Reid van Renesse will be present for the q&a.

FILM:
SprayMasters
Dir. Manfred Kirchheimer, 2008, 85 min.
SprayMasters follows up on some legendary writers from the 70s and 80s. The film includes Lady Pink, Lee, Futura 2000 and Zephyr and lots and lots of trains. Manfred Kirchheimer will be present for the q&a.

Sooooooo it turns out my Toofly Dunny was chosen for a collaboration project between Kidrobot and jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino. Went to check them out on her site and I was like whoa $163.00? WHAT!!! yea I know…where’s my cut is all I gotta ask. Looks like it’s gonna be another day in the life of intellectual property rights…

LUCITE “DUNNY” NECKLACE
Part of the latest Kidrobot by TARINA TARANTINO Collection, this limited edition adjustable 18″ lucite and crystal necklace features a puff heart bead and a 2.75″ iconic Kidrobot “Dunny” vinyl toy pendant. Please note that these necklaces, like the toys, are sold “blind” – that is, you won’t know what color lucite or which Dunny you get until it arrives! Part of the fun!

Toofly’s Kidrobot 6″ inch FAT CAP has arrived! This extremely limited figure was chosen to be part of the GOLDEN TICKET project. As many aficionados, designer/toy collectors know getting a golden ticket is a big deal. I was hit up left an right on myspace with $$$ offers for this little guy. I had no clue what the hype was all about but they sure were excited. Now I see why…THEY’RE HERE!!!

Illustrated and designed box and all by yours truly;)

They are now available for purchase exclusively at: www.tooflynyc/shop

Excited today! Shana just sent me a link with Keri Hilson rocking the NATIVE ring from the Trinity Collection. Keri just dropped her album yesterday “IN A PERFECT WORLD”. Wooooops! missed that party, I need to get it together I know… Anyway I want to send a special shout out to Missfit Styles for hooking it up with the goods! Not only did Michelle love the Trinity Collection at Valley this past weekend she also hooked up my baby sis, Joanne as an assistant stylist! Thanks for looking out girl your a GEM:)

MORE PICS HERE!

INTERVIEW WITH ANGIE MARTNEZ!!!

whew! back home chillaxing. I had a lovely day in the LES today with my girls. SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES was FRE$$$! Good times are always moments away when your around good people, specially creative! I was twittering my ass off today to get folks down to the Valley, there’s no harm in window shopping? I know…I know…it’s hard to face what’s left of the LES. How we all miss the good old days…gotta flow with the times…

Looking for a dope Vintage spot in the LES, this is your place. Valley NY, 48 Orchard Street between Hester and Grand.

Funky nails designs by Maki. She don’t play!

ONE DAY to set up, and kick off this global warming spring!

first dibbs on my new STREET TAG T’s!

I’m all about MAKING SHIT YOURSELF…all about it baby!

Shout out to Miss Busy Lady LIZ, and Gabriella who brought all us ladies together to build and make it happen. It’s all in THE GOODS!

Finally got my own Cubbanie Links! I’ve been fiening for a pair since I met Annie. Thanks girl! your a sweetheart;)

Miss Missfit Styles stopped by to get some goodies for her next shoot, but couldn’t resist some of them frosty pearls on her nails.

It’s all about the Maki hook up. Her funky nails styles are def FRE$H!

cash or no cash I got you. Did I mention how much I love Paypal. LOVE IT!!! I can now take credit card payments with ease;)

Shout out to my partna in crime Yvey, and lil sis Joanne Marie for helping a sista troop it, set up, and represent;) Oh! I can’t forget the fellas too for supporting us chicas!

Planning Something for the Ladies #2 stay tuned!!! got goods hit us up!

Valley NYC, and M.I.S.S. is teaming up with The Goods! to bring you a weekend of shopping, and beauty treatments!

Shop vintage clothing and accessories from The Goods! and Funky Fanny’s and pick up something new from Cubannie Links, Princess of the Posse, Office Tramp, TooFly, Covet, Dirty Librarian Chains and Agapantha. Book your appointments NOW for one of the following beauty services offered by Valley: Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing or Facials. Receive 10% off all service if you spend $50 or more during the event (discount must be used the same weekend). For appointments call: 212-274-8985.

The shopping event is CASH only, although some vendors will be accepting credit cards via Pay Pal!
Valley accepts all major forms of payment.

Saturday March 21st, and Sunday March 22nd
Time: 12pm-8pm
Location: Valley
48 Orchard St NYC
Trains:  F train to Delancy

www.valleynyc.com

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Got a flick in the mail today from my hommie Tat and Little Alex of Tina Fey digg’n my Fat Cap and Dunny. Check em’ out on the upcoming episodes of 30Rock on NBC.

30Rock is created by Tina Fey. With Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer.
Here’s a classic Tina Fey piece on SNL Hiarious!!!

GET YOURS!