Connecting us

Twitter is amazing. People talks about simple things of live, try to save the world and connects people from all around the world.

I have just stumbled upon this video made by fans from Kat von D this morning and if there's someone out there who missed it too or wants to be part of another great idea like this, well, you can't miss it :)

Dear Kat, you've made a family of us! There's always someone thinking good ideas to put us together in creating good and creative stuff. I wish I had heard about this project before because I love this kind of things hi hi :)

Thanks @thepunkki

The look of this week: Casual and Total Black

Kat was meeting her assistant yesterday afternoon in Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, near from where she works.

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This week (14th March) Kat and Jesse James came back from a short trip in Mexico, where he is preparing for a Race. Kat had time to meet her young friend Adrianna too!

Mexico pics from their Twitter

#Kat vonDDay for Trending Topic!

#KatvonDDay

Among some fans we have the crazy idea that #Kat vonDDay could be Trend Topic ( #TT) on Twitter tomorrow. Even if you don’t use Twitter very much you can put a bit of you to help!

What is a hashtag and what is a Trend Topic. 

Having the concepts clear, let’s keep in mind that hashtagging more than once per tweet is considered Spam  and Twitter doesn’t count it for  the trends.

Yes, tomorrow is the International Day for Women #womensday and perhaps people will be already talking about the “Shakiro”, “Bieber” or " #bootyappreciationday "but Kat von D fans will try to lead her to the trends realm!

I think she has a large community of fans and we can make it happen.

Next week it’s going to be special, it’s Kat von D Day week and don’t miss the new updates from the blog because there ‘s going to be a loot of surprises coming.

Make sure you have your mobile batteries full tomorrow, let's give Kat a big surprise tomorrow!

Her latest pics on Twitter

From Sunday 27th Feb til Sunday 6th March. One week of Pictures with Kat von D, Twitter and her apps: Polaroid, Lomography effect, Laser. She knows how to connect with her fans.

Sunday, 27th Feb: Lauch with Bam Marguera

Sunday, Letter by a fan (@allisonmak)

Moday, Chesse

Friday: Von D Bros. Was Kat wearing her natural hair?

Friday 3 small tattoos

T.C.B. = Takin' Care of Business

Dilligaf

True Love Always (TLA)

Friday: Working on 12 new pieces for KVD Clothing line SS 12

Friday night: Emulating The Cure, Friday I'm in love

Saturday: Hand Tattoo details and new rings from Wonderland

Sunday 6th March: A fridge full of Fiji water for a new Yogui

I've omited a couple of pics from Wonderland Gallery items.

Von - Dictionary

You may wonder now: What the hell Von - Dictionary is?

Well, don't know when it started to be part of Charlie's routine but my path with it began in mid January. I was chatting with this hillarious English girl on Twitter who was always able to find the perfect way to add a word related to Kat in almost every tweet. I found it fascinating.

One day I remember we were having a great time with the words, she, inventing them and me, trying to figure out the right meaning when Kat von D suddenly replied us adding a word by herself : Dont' forget Von Dork - she said.

In the same week I got an email from Karina who was wishing me a "katilicious" day and that made my day! So I think the Von- Dictionary was born accidentally, like the best ideas :)

This funny dictionary is open to each and every one of your oddest words. Come and play!


@CharlieVon_D wrote:
I’m going to start off by writing about my Von Dictionary, basically, it’s a dictionary using words real words and making them Kat related. It started a few months ago with the odd word like katgasm, but I slowly built it up. To give you guys an idea, I’ll write some words out, and hopefully all you Kat lovers can join in too, some practice for kat von d day!


Here are some of my favourites:

• Katgasm – extreme pleasure caused by anything kat von d related
• Vondelicious- something yummy kat related
• Vondork- being just a dorky kat fangirl/guy
• Katlection- a selection of kat related things
• Kataholic- like being an alcoholic or chocoholic but with kat
• Kat nap – sleeping, and having dreams of kat
• Vonfession- a confession to do with kat
• Kat cakes- cakes with kats face on
• Pancakes: Pancakes and edible paper with kats face it's all you need! 
• Vonmazing- something amazing kat related.

The list goes on and on, everyone can join in too!

After reading Charlie's best words, would you like to add some in the comment box? You can also tweet them using the hashtag #vondict (shorten for #vondictionary).

New words:

•  vondesque: when something is very like something kat would wear/own (by @SoFullOfSht on Twitter)

Two days left and up to date

It’s Moday and people usually hates it. How have you started the week?

Fist of all, a short reminder: Tattoo Chronicles contest ends in Two day.

I’ve received quite a lot of emails, so you’re doing it alright, but as a “last call”, all you need to do is to send an email to howtolook@hotmail.com writing name, country and what subscription you have chosen (RSS, email, Twitter, Youtube or Googlefriend)

Remainder done, now let me tell you: I’ve been working “behind” the blog these days. Thinking about how to improve it, checking content, planning and that’s why I didn’t update this weekend. I neeed an offline moment to sit down for writing and scheduling myself. I’ve done the half of it!

Besides that, I’m so excited with your enthusiasm for KatvonD Day. If you have new ideas, don’t keep them for too long. February is the month for setting up so, say it now! On the other hand, I’m glad of  taking a picture of myself wearing our all-toghether we- made- it T-shirt.
 (#katvondday on Twitter)

Finally, about myself, I had some job interviews in other cities nearby and although I want they hire me, if they do it means I’m gonna have less hours for researching, and publishing. Because of it, I’ve programmed a calendar that reminds me how much you are loving this blog.

Lots of love to all and I hope that if you are already doubting if this blog matters to you, my answer is simple: You won’t miss a SINGLE post!

More than 747 Tweets per week

This is what happens when you are not logged for a short period of time


Yes, I'm self subs to check if feeds works fine :)



Google Reader is my fave way to keep myself updated  (and mad) about news, Twitters, blogs, etc I'm interested. This way is easier to check if there are interesting news to post here.

I really recommend you to start using a reader if you don't, I've been using Google Reader since I can't remember when, and I subscribe and unsubscribe basically because of the content or the repetitive issues.

Pending tweets to read from Kat von D: 747!!

Brainstorming

Today: appointment with Sephora. What new products will be added to her brand?

One of the big news she gave while touring in Europe with her book was that Sephora will start selling Kat von D make up "here" by Spring 2011.
I'd love to confirm that other countries are included in the list. Keep coming for further news!

Song of the Day list updated

I haven't been updating the Song of the Day list from Youtube Channel for a while... today. After reading almost 600 tweets from Kat von D from October, I've organized the dozen of songs Kat had mentioned.
The list will soon have 100 songs! GO Kat. What song will be your #100?

By now, Kat answers:

Click to enlarge.
Says: Wow! I'm glad SOMEONE is keeping track!

Listen to them from newer to older!



The most seen entry

This is the post that has been seen most times.
A tweet from Brandon gave me the word and, you know the rest, a beautiful picture of a redhaired Kat to colour up the blog.

Pulchritudinous, what a cool word.

"If you want something. go for it" - I met Kat in 2008!

A Guest Post by Bianca

My name is Bianca, I'm 28 years old and I'm a KvD addict.

I first heard of Kat ca 2005/06 when I came across Miami Ink. I immediately liked her and her tattoo skills.
But then I somehow lost sight of her, mainly because I didn't like the Show that much.
She was back on my radar when her time in Miami ended.
Actually I became quite obsessed with her then (read: collecting every pic on the net, her merch, etc etc).

What do I like about Kat?
Everything! From her looks to her laugh, her attitude, just the entire package.
Actually she led me back to art and tattoos, I'm more into it than ever, I always liked tattoos and such,
but now i really LOVE that stuff, it's something deep.

I certainly don't like every decision she's made but I don't have to, cause it's really none of our business.
She is, however, a huge inspiration for me and everyone to believe in yourself, don't care what others may say and just go for it if you want something.

In 2008 me and  my fiancé went lo L.A. cause we've always wanted to visit the US, but my main reason was Kat and at least to take a look at High Voltage Tattoo.
And it all went well, we had an awesome time, visited the shop and I was lucky enough to meet Kat.
The only unlucky thing was- two days after meeting her, our Nikon got stolen. I was pretty devastated since not only my pix with Kat were gone, but also all other pictures from our USA trip.
Bummer!

In a few weeks I'm gonna get her portrait tattooed on me, so I can take her with me everywhere I go.
That's how much I love her <3

The lucky Bianca met Kat von D at High Voltage Tattoo Shop.

Bianca is going to get tattooed very soon. She's from Germany and I am thankful that she's gonna share her expirience of tattooing Kat von D's portrait here.

You can read her all comments around the blog :)

I know all the tech problems she had during these days and that makes this post even more valuable.

If you liked her post , please send her a nice comment to her profile!

When Kat tweeted me the first time my heart completely dropped!

A Guest Post by @melina_marie

My name is Melina Marie. I'm 17 years old and a senior in high school and also an identical twin!I love drawing and painting & trying out different mediums. I'm also an aspiring tattoo artist.

Kat Von D is a person I've looked up to since I was 14. I've been drawing ever since I could hold a pencil & tattooing has always fasinated me.

From what I remember a while back,watching the first LA ink season premiere commercial I've ever seen, I was so drawn to Kat Von D's beauty & tattoos. I immediately wanted to know who the beautiful, heavily tattooed woman on TV was. Kat Von D opened up the breath-taking tattoo world for me. On LA ink she showed what real tattooing was. It didnt show the negitive reputation what tattoos had, it showed me different. It was the beautiful art on one soul who was lucky enough to carry on them for the rest of their lives.That's when I decided that I wanted to become a tattoo artist when I grew up.Thanks to Miss Kat Von D.

I'm a fan of Kats because she has jaw dropping art skills and tattoos absolutely RAD!

I love Kats connection with people she tattoos. As the client expresses the emotions & story behind the tattoo, Katherine Von Drachenberg is there listening and marking the lucky soul for life all while learning life lessons or helping the client cope or celebrate a landmark in their life. I'm also a fan of Kat because she stays true and honest to herself and her beloved fans. She doesn't care what people think about her and I love that! She changed the negative aspect of what tattoos had. I believe people respect tattoos more & look at them as an art form. Kat shows that if your passionate about something you love, anything is possible.

When Kat tweeted me the first time, I couldn't believe it. My heart completely dropped. I drew a portrait of the shop manager of High Voltage Tattoo, G-Spot. I remember I twitpic'd the drawing to him and he RT'd it and Kat seen it and tweeted me, "Woah you just blew my mind!!!" I was so stunned that my ultimate hero tweeted me that. It meant the world to me! It's so rad to see that she gets out of her way to talk to me through twitter and gives me feedback on my art. Kat is such a humble and sweet person to do that for me.

Katherine Von Drachenberg, hands down is the person I will look up to for the rest of my life. Without Kat, I definitely wouldn't be where I am with my art or even drawing period! All the inspiration she gave me still till this day drives me to explore tattooing and art.

If I had the chance to tell something to Kat in person I would say, "Thank you for being born." Wether she knows it or not, she made a huge impact in my life and I thank her from the bottom of my heart for that.

I would love to thank the raddest blogger of all time of Deepest Ink for including me in this guest post in her blog. Congrats on the 1st Anniversary of your blog & hope there is many more to come! You Rock!
 
Xoxo, Melina Marie Espinoza.


Melina is a truly young sweetheart. I'm pretty sure she'll become an artist. She has determination and her art is amazing.  Through her art was how I found her: the day Kat retweeted her I could see her work.  - posted below a couple of her portraits-
I am still speachless because it's me who is thankful with these kind words.
If you liked her post, please send her a nice comment to her Twitter!

Everybody wants a piece of Kate Von D

A Guest Post by @ILuvKatvonD (Paul)

How I became a fan of Kat Von D 

My first incounter with Kat Von D was in the many tattoo magzines advertising Miami Ink and this lady in the advert looked so beautiful and very different I had to watch. Lucky enough my parents had cable so I was able to watch Miami Ink (Thank god) and I was so amazed that someone had even come up with the idea of a T.V series about a tattoo parlour. I myself had personally been into art & tattoo arts for a while, and to be able to watch great artists draw and design custom made tattoos for there customers was an eye opener, and some of the customers personal stories of why they were getting a tattoo was sometimes very touching, be it a memorial tattoo for a friend or family member that may have passed away just broke my heart.

I have a memorial tattoo myself for my sister who passed away in 2004 due to cancer. But after watching artists on Miami Ink made me realize just how talented they really were, and I think it opened up a lot of other peoples eyes as well, that they are not just a bunch of weird looking tattooed freaks like some people make them out to be! I have more respect now then ever for good tattoo artists. 

So there she was part of the Miami Ink team! Kat Von D was tall, cool, long black hair, big sunglasses, big smile, amazing tattoos, and an amazing passion for music Miami Ink was definitely worth watching. But then she left Miami Ink due difficult times with Ami James. So that left me thinking I would never see Kat again, how wrong was I. Lucky enough the producers and T.V company of Miami Ink could see that Kat was a star in her own right and recieved her own T.V show.

L.A Ink was then born! This T.V program has enabled me and others to get to know more about Kat Von D as a person and more about her as an artist, I knew that Kat was a great tattoo artist but I never knew she could create amazing oil painting’s as well. So without Miami Ink & L.A Ink I would be a lot less informed about Kat Von D, and the other great artists connected to the tattoo scene like Kim Saigh, Hannah Aitchison and Corey Miller all tattoo stars in there own right. Having spent some time reading Kats Blogs on myspace (The social network.) It shows the real side to Kat, a more natural and down to earth person which, I really feel that Kat is just like you and me, with a bit of hard ass rock throne in, and artistic talent.

So no matter what you read about Kat Von D in the papers and magazines, which sometimes are lies & not facts, she is simply trying to find her way in the world, and is becoming a more experienced and wiser person. In someways we should look up to Kat and treat her as a role model, that doesn’t mean you need to get a whole load of tattoos, just be open minded about life and take the the chances when they are presented to us. We can all change ourselves to be a better person in many ways.



I really appreciate Paul   for supporting me since the beginning and I could never have enough words to thank that he accepted writting a guest post. We are typing on the same page and it's nice to find out people like that. You don't meet Led Zeppelin fans really often!

He introduced me Eve. He shared many personal facts in this entry. His post touched me and I hope it does to you.


If you liked reading him, please send him a nice comment to his Twitter!

THANK YOU KATHERINE

Eve is currently having tough moments battling with her cancer, but I am sure that when she wakes up she's going to read this from the amazing Kat von D.

 

The happiness that I feel right now can't be compared with anything. I've helped Eve to make her last wish come true.

Tears are falling. 

Evening update: *She's in coma for the next two months but she could say to all of us a "see you later" this afternoon before doctors let her with her dreams of the raddest day of her life. I just wanted to share her happiness here. She send me many messages that I'm going to keep for myself but I want you to read her answer to Katherine: KAT REPLIED I AM THE HAPPIEST REALLY SICK GIRL ON THIS PLANET!

I'm going to miss talking to you.

God Bless you, Eve *

Becoming a fan of Kat was the best thing I ever done in my life

A Guest Post by Eve Davenport

It’s hard to put on paper how you really feel about someone, Kat is no exception. So many things are amazing and unique about her it’s hard to put it on paper because no other words can describe her apart from amazing.

Becoming a fan of Kat was the best thing I have ever done in my life. It all started when my grandpa shouted come and look at this amazing TV show, it has that beautiful lady in it. So I did. It ended up being the start of a lifelong obsession.

When people ask what’s the best thing about Kat I just say everything. She’s perfect in every single way. I looked up to her in tough times and somehow; she would always be able to but a smile back on my face in whatever situation I was in.

I joined twitter and met loads of amazing Kat von d fans. Following Kat and seeing what she gets up to besides tattooing. Listening to her songs of the day is a daily routine for me. The song that probably stood out for me the most would have to be “Come Back” Josh Rouse because I am a big fan of his and it’s amazing to think that Kat chose the song that I love.

Kat has so many admirable qualities. For starters her ability to listen to clients and relate to things that has happened to her etc. It’s indescribable how well she can draw then copy that onto skin and make it 10x better. This is why i think shes one of the best tattoo artists in the world. When people ask; what is the best way to describe an artist? Your answer is Kat von D.

The way I would best describe myself would be; random, quirky, unique, weird I don’t know anymore words to describe myself. One thing I do is not take myself seriously. I don’t care about what people think.

I have quite a few interests most would probably nearly killing myself; sky-diving, bungee jumping, surfing (in case I get eaten by a shark, lame I know). I love drawing, photography, painting anything arty, playing piano and guitar. But the main things I am addicted to are La Ink, Starbucks coffee and scrabble haha.

I’ve travelled all over the world to get a chance to meet Kat and had no luck or just was too nervous to go over. I’ve cleared my bank account buying a present for her. Basically everything on the planet I have done to get a chance to meet her. And I won’t stop until I meet her :) the people that have had a chance to spend time with Kat are very lucky and should spend every second of your time with her like it’s your last.

Kat is a true idol in my eyes and I’m sure; she is for loads of her fans too.

I’m honoured to write this for this blog because I know how much it means for you. I’ve done my best to include everything and I’ve opened up my heart to show you how I see Kat.

I met Eve not long ago.
She reads my blog everyday and makes everybody around her take a look to. But most of all she's one of the most admirable persons I've ever met in my entire life. 
I promised her that I'd do my best to to make her wish come true: contact Kat.
Eve is 15 and she only has her present,*not the gift, her future is uncertain (UpdAug30)*

Her blog entry aks for the last chance to meet Kat and finally, Eve got a retweet from Kat.
If you liked her entry, please send her a nice comment to her Twitter account. 

If all the stars are alligned and you, Kat von D, are reading this entry, you won't regret sending her a loving message.

#Songoftheday

Kat von D's Song of the day SHOULD be an app for Twitter :)

@KVDUnlimited and me are working on that issue. She is posting the video and lyrics of everyday song in her Facebook fanpage, Kat von D Canada. Me, I'm buliding a list in Youtube.

Both ways helps you to find the song - and sing along :) - when trying to read all her past tweets.

If you'd like to keep memory of every song and never miss Kat von D's musical tastes, subscribing  to our lists it's an option to save them!

You're welcome.

Kat in American Music Awards, 2008. Will she ever be nominated with her music project?

Post resumen un mes de ausencia

This post resume en 6 temas que es lo que ha pasado durante este mes en el que por motivos técnicos no he actualizado el blog.

Six Cosas:

1. Kat no ha visto Avatar
2. Kat es adicta a Twitter
3. Su pelo es rojo otra vez durante su viaje a Europa. En un hotel olvida una nota de amor de Nikki.
4. Puede subir 70 escalones con tacones de vértigo
5. Kat se sincera en el Blog de Sephora: preparar la campaña para Adora fue duro. Kat no se siente segura ni atractiva al posar
6. Kat y Nikki han roto pero siguen siendo amigos.

El resto de las novedades son estas:

• Kat no ha visto Avatar.
• Kat von D es una adicta a Twitter. Mi RSS de Google ha registrado más de 400 tweets en este mes!
• La "Song of the day" se vuelve muy popular en Twitter. Hay un gran número de fans haciendo sus propias listas.
• Nikki y Kat aparecen con una actitud muy complice en un video para un evento de Penthouse.
• Kat sube 70 escalones con tacones de vértigo. Creo que eso es un hito en sí mismo (ver video).
• Kat viaja por Europa acompañando a Nikki durante su gira. Londres, Helsinki y Oslo son algunas de las cuidades que han visitado. 
• Durante el viaje su pelo es rojo otra vez. 
• En un hotel del Helsinki, Kat olvida una nota de amor de Nikki y pide a través de su Twitter si alguien la encuentra allí.
• Las fechas estadounidenses del Tour para firmar copias del próximo libro, Tattoo Chronicles, ya han sido anuncias. Pueden consultarse aquí.
• Canada y Europa serán los próximos destinos del Tour.
• Kat se sincera en el Blog de Sephora: preparar la campaña para Adora fue duro. Kat no se siente segura ni atractiva al posar.
• L.A. ink ha estrenado su cuarta temporada: Corey Miller está fuera del equipo.
• El perfume Adora ya se puede comprar online en Sephora.com (excl. USA)
• Tattoo Chronicles se puede comprar a través de Amazon (más económica) o a través de la página de merchandising oficial. Si lo pides desde esta última, las 500 primeras copias estarán firmadas por Kat von D (updated Aug/26)
• Incomprensiblemente vuelven a llegarme rumores sobre si Kat está embarazada de Orbi. Señores, esto es del 2008!
• Nikki y Kat han confirmado su segunda ruptura.

Si a alguien le puede interesar, el motivo " tecnológico" es que cuando realizas un cambio de contrato de Internet, mientras un operador te da de baja y el otro de alta , te quedas sin servicio. ¿ A que es divertido?

News of one month of absence

This post sumps it up  in 6 main topics what happened during this month of absence, unable to update the blog due to technical problems.

Six Things:

1. Kat hasn't seen Avatar
2. Kat is addicted to Twitter.
3. Her hair is red again in her trip to Europe. She forgets a secret love note from Nikki in a Helsinki hotel.
4. She's able to walk up 70 stairs in her high-heeled shoes.
5. Gets real on Sephora Blog: getting Adora campaign ready was hard. She feels unsure and unconfident posing.
6. Nikki and Kat splits but remain friends.

All the news:

•  Kat hasn't seen Avatar.
• Kat is addicted to Twitter. Mi Google Reader has +400 tweets in one month!
• "Song of the day" becomes really popular in Twitter. There is a large number of her fans start to make their own lists.
• Nikki and Kat appear in a very lovely attitude in a video talking about an upcoming Penthouse event.
• She's able to walk up 70 stairs in her high-heeled shoes. I thing this one is a big hit :)
• Kat travels around Europe accompanning Nikki during his tour. London, Helsinki, Oslo are some cities they have visited.
• She forgot a love notte in a Helsinki hotel and ask to her fans if  it was found on Twitter.
• US Tattoo Chronicles dates announced. 
• Canada and Europe will be the next destinations of the signning Tour.
• Gets real on Sephora Blog: getting Adora campaign ready was hard. She feels unsure and unconfident posing.
• L.A. ink  just premièred their fourth season. Corey Miller is not in the team anymore.
• Adora perfume can be purchased online at Sephora.com (excl. USA)
• Pre-order Tattoo Chronicles through Amazon (special price) or via their official merch site ofi. If you order it from their site, first 500 copies sold will be signed and personalized by Kat Von D (updated Aug/26)
• Understandably I've read rumors on Kat being pregnant with Orbi. People, this is a 2008 story
• Nikki y Kat confirmed their second split.

If someone may be interested, the "technical" reason that made be offline is this. When you change your Internet company to another, they let you without service during one month. Fun, ins't it?

Tattoo Chronicles: advance

Kat wants to get us crazy waiting for her new book to come, new pictures show her with what I guess is her Tattoo Chronicles and doesn't stop twittering about it!!

...Finally made it home to go over the second pass of my new book! You have no idea how excited and proud I am about The Tattoo Chronicles! 27 apr.