Archive | May, 2009

Gabriella
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M.I.S.S Editorial: All Day I Dream About Neon

Project: Editorial of adidas Originals Neon Collection for M.I.S.S.
Role: Co-Art Direction & Producer
Notes: The goal of the photo shoot was to highlight the brightness of the apparel and sneakers and to give the adidas track suit a fresh new look.

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Step Into the Darkside for Your Summer Sneakers

Step into the Darkside for Your Summer Sneakers

Step into the Darkside for Your Summer Sneakers

The Darkside Initiative just received a gang of new sneakers for your warm weather rendezvous, some of which should spark memories of summers long gone. For all you true sneaker heads, the Air Max ’90 is usually a popular pick, and this time it receives an updated ’09 look with shiny patent. If you’re up for a punch of color, go for the purple/white pair, but for those who are not so bold, the silver/black/red will be the go-to pair for everyday life, from running errands to running the track. My personal fave, the Air Max ’95, has been re-released in a colorway popular to Frisco folks, orange and grey.  Thankfully the shop thinks of the ladies, because although the ’95s are men’s sizes, they ordered down to a size 6, equivalent to a women’s 7.5 (sorry for the tiny feet!).  If your old pair from high school has been around the block one too many times, it’s now time to upgrade!

Those that favor the new new have a few choices to pick from. The Blazer Mid “Bamboo” just breathes summertime with its woven look and green accents. And…these are strictly for the ladies so rock them out to make the fellas jealous! For something on the dark side, opt for the black/metallic pewter pair with subtle hints of snakeskin, or even the Air Rift in a similar colorway. With the ninja-inspired split-toe box and easy-access Velcro elastic straps, you’ll be able to swiftly handle your business and pleasure. Then, art and Dunk lovers alike can feel fly with the latest “skinny” silhouette that feature French textile designer Paule Marrot’s feathers pattern. Again, this is only for the females.  The Darkside Initiative has you covered!

Cop these kicks at the shop at 1827 Powell Street in San Francisco. Don’t sleep or you’ll be left in the dark.

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Gabriella
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Chanel Article for Sneaker Freaker Magazine

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15

Project: Chanel Article for Sneaker Freaker Magazine
Role: Writer
Notes: In Issue 15, Sneaker Freaker did a series of articles covering luxury brands and they asked me to contribute a piece on Chanel. They also featured “M.I.S.S. January 2009″ and the “Chanails” manicure in the series.

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15 Chanel Article

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15 Chanel Article

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15 Chanel Article

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15 Chanel Article

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15 Chanel Article

Sneaker Freaker Issue 15 Chanel Article

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HER Nails in San Francisco

HER Nails in San Francisco

HER Nails in San Francisco

I’m not gonna front, I don’t get my nails done, ever. However! I live vicariously through my friends and Japanese magazines like Zipper and Cutie, who devote pages to nail ideas. The creative designs one can fit on acrylic nails are endless making any girl rockin’ em look BOSS. Melinda Mann Rivera of HER Nails is definitely the lady to see when it comes to gettin’ yer nails DID. She’s designed nails for Dimepiece Clothing, Weekend Warriors, Princess of the Posse, Melody Ehsani, Erykah Badu and Jack Davey.

SF area ladies, this Sunday, Melinda, will be holding a “nail day” in the Mission and has appointments available! Space is limited. If interested, contact her at [email protected] for info on location and time. Sets range from $40-$60.

Share your nail ideas with us ! I think some Alice in Wonderland nails would be fun!

You can learn more about Melinda Mann Rivera by viewing her feature in our Women Making History series.

Jack Davey in HER Nails

Jack Davey in HER Nails

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The World According to M.I.S.S.: California Courts Uphold Prop 8 Ban

The World According to M.I.S.S.: California Courts Uphold Prop 8 Ban

The World According to M.I.S.S.: California Courts Uphold Prop 8 Ban

This past Tuesday, May 26th, the California Supreme Court made its ruling in whether the states ban on gay marriage would stand. Unfortunately for the LGBT couples who are currently married and the millions more who’d like to be, the court voted to uphold Proposition 8 and further barricade those seeking to enter into the institution of marriage.

The California courts decision is the latest chapter in a issue that has taken the US by storm in recent years. Ironically California originally had a hand in leading the way towards legalizing gay marriage back in 2008, but in November voters dubbed Proposition 8 amended in the California Constitution to now state that marriage between a man and a woman is the only valid form of marriage and all others should be banned.

“The ruling is likely to galvanize the movement to same-sex marriage even further,” said Julie Nice, professor of constitutional law and sexuality law at the University of San Francisco. “There’s no question it mobilizes the supporters who feel they lost.”

Although gay marriage has been banned for the moment, the silver lining in this ongoing debate is that the numerous amounts of homosexual couples married before the ban took place are permitted to remain legally married.

“You get knocked down, you’ve got to get back up,” Nieto said Wednesday. “It may not happen today, and it may not happen tomorrow… but we’re back up.”

In an ideal and perfect world equal liberties for all men would never be in question. The US Pledge of Allegiance says that we  have “equal liberties and justice for all” yet who we can and cannot legally married is still being fought over. There seems to be a lack of separation between  church and state.

I’m not married, but I know people that are, and what I know about the institution is that its based on love and trust; committing your entire being to another individual. In my mind and in the minds of many, the sex of that person should not be in question. This argument is about allowing people to have to right to make that commitment, even if it doesn’t make sense to you. Anything else is under the category of ‘separate but equal‘ and we all know how that works.

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