“Partner let me upgrade you,” yeah Beyonce said it best. 2009 ladies, it’s all about the UPGRADE! Whatever it may be: your job, your bank account, your kit, your man . . . you’re worth the best, so think big, go hard and trade-up! To inspire you on your journey for success we are starting the year on top . . . and what brand wouldn’t be more goal worthy than Chanel? Yeah, we thought you might agree. Presenting M.I.S.S. January 2009, lovingly nicknamed, “Chanails,” we bring you a mani inspired by all things Chanel: interlocking CC’s, the cap-toe, tweed, chain-link, quilting . . . luxluxlux!!!

Your mantra for the new year: “Two Thousand and MINE!” We here at M.I.S.S. wish you a year of love, health, wealth and the real deal . . . no Canal Street specials here ya’ll! This is the Fo’ Real not the Faux Real and yes those boxes are full.

You can download the M.I.S.S. January 2009 Calendar here and the Desktop here.

Three finger pearl ring by Chanel (2001), Chanel Sneakers (year unknown), Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colours: Black Satin, Gold Fiction and Blanc Ceramic.

GiveItAway, GiveItAway, GiveItAway Now! And that’s what we’re trying to do…Give all this lovely stuff from our favorite Philly friends away. We’ve teamed up with Philly’s finest: Magick Outlaw, R.E.Load Bag Co., Fabric Horse and Fleathers By Linda Smyth in the “Philly Love Give-Away!”. Being that this is the “Philly Love” contest, our friends have come up with some Philly based trivia, test your knowledge and google skills in finding the correct answers to the following three questions and then impress us with your creativity and ill lyrical talents in coming up with two lines of a song based on Philly. Two winners will be choosen and will receive a goody box to include: a pair of earrings, one bag and 3 t-shirts! Who doesn’t love free stuff!

All entries must be in by Sunday, December 28th, midnight PST.  Send your entries to misscrewcontest@gmail.com with “Philly Love” as the subject.

1. Whose statue was denied a permanent location atop the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum because it was deemed by the cities Arts Commission that the statue was not actually a work of art but a movie prop?

2. Years before her role as Samantha on Sex and the City, Kim Cattrall starred alongside Andrew McCarthy as an ancient Egyptian princess reincarnated in 1987 center city Philadelphia in which
classic romantic comedy?

3. Name a musician/artist/group from Philadelphia that you actually like.

BONUS CHALLENGE:
In the interest of helping us write a song about Philadelphia, write down what you think of when you think about Philadelphia. The only requirements are that it has to be two lines, and the two lines have to rhyme.

Read about all the companies and see close-ups of all the goodies after the jump!

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Louis Vuitton has some new goodies that I want, want, want!  It’s not fair!  They make so many things I want, I can’t seem to get tired of the LV, and the many different manifestations of the infamous initials.  My most recent must haves include the Louis Vuitton book, the leopard scarf, flower ring and hair barrette. My favorite on the page, and something I’ve set my sights on are the Clous stud earrings. They are so simple and perfect, I could see myself wearing them everyday. The holiday offerings are so beyond amazing, I went back on the site to credit pieces and I found even more amazingness. Other favorites include the Flocon de Neige cashmere mittens with pompoms, the bathrobe, and my favorite hat of the season: the Igloo Chapka made from quilted monogram silk with rabbit fur lining. Gorgeous! If Santa’s listening, any of these LV pieces would make me a very happy girl, indeed.
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This Monday, Dec. 1st, taking place at the fabulous 30,000 square foot Metropolitan Pavilion, Shop NYC will showcase the wares of 60+ emerging high-end designers who will sell their fall collections at discounted prices up to 70% off retail prices in womenswear, menswear and accessories. Enjoy Bailey’s frozen cocktails, DJ lounge provided by Crunch, hair touch-ups by Ecru New York, complimentary massages by the Chopra Spa, special holiday cocktails from Rum Jumbie, and much more

General Admission tickets are $15, and must be purchased beforehand. No sales at the door! Check out the list of brands that will be participating at the Gen Art website, and for a 20% discount on admission price, check out Bijules’ blog, she’s got the hookup and the info for ya.

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
(between 6th & 7th Avenues)

At Pitch Control’s Spring Preview, I had a chance to get a first look at The Dynasties, a jewelry collection by Rika Shimada of Let’s Talk Nails fame at Missbehave. The collection is a cute but solid collection consisting of pieces made from sterling silver, and a gold textile rope that looks very similar to the ubiquitous 80’s and 90’s dookie chain, but is actually more lightweight, and thus easier to wear.

After the jump, check out everything the Dynasties have to offer! We should see it start popping up in stores in Spring 2009, but until then, we’ll have to wait to see where.

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New Yorker and designer Lillian Crowe sells these hot little authentic Chanel button necklaces on craft haven Etsy. Obvio, they’re mad limited due to their handmade nature, and the limited availability of authentic Chanel buttons so snatch fast, cuz the ones I linked above….already gone. Prices on her goods range from $32 - $40. Check some more examples of her work after the jump.
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Brooklyn Barter & Buy: A Shopping Event for the Ladies
• When: Saturday, October 11, 2008 : 2pm – 8pm
• Where: Supreme Trading: 213 N 8th St (bet Driggs & Roebling) Williamsburg, BK 11211
• Who: Yours Truly Brand, Around the Way Girls, Missbehave Magazine, D.B.A. Brooklyn,
Princess of the Posse, Boundless NY, Good Wood NYC, Bombshell Jewelry, Milkshake Kicks &
more
• Why: Bringing the females of the street culture together for a day of mingling, networking,
shopping, and drinking.
Select vendors will bring clothing, shoes, and accessories that they no longer fit or want focusing on
streetwear/contemporary clothing. Vendors will have their own section for their company, but their friends and associates can also participate in the section. Vendors will price each item accordingly (keeping in mind that attendees will be coming to the event to get a deal). Items (new or used) will be marked at or around the wholesale price. The public will be able to swap goods with the vendors or simply buy.

• Music by Ill P (Yours Truly Brand), Radio Rose (Around the Way Girls), Teddy King (Boundless NY) & Susan Z. Anthony (D.B.A. Brooklyn)
• Drink Specials, Bloody Mary’s, and Open Bar provided by Red Bull

Friday evening, I ventured out to the 55DSL on Manhattan’s Lafayette St. to attend and support my friend, jewelry designer Osamu Koyamu, of Complete Technique in his latest endeavor, a luxurious black rhodium and gold plated speaker pendant limited to 55 individually numbered pieces and available exclusively at the 55DSL New York flagship store.

Osa, a master metal smith has been making his intricately detailed music inspired jewelry for years under his brand Complete Technique, and has created custom pieces for brands and celebrities alike, such as Kid Robot, Staple Design, 3Sixteen, producer Hi-Tek, Mos Def, Biz Markie, and Nina Sky. Check out some product shots of this limited edition pendant, and pics from the event, after the jump.

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