“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.

2008 brought in the first-ever annual M.I.S.S. Playmate calendar where we featured our favorite sneaks with matching manicures. Every month was an adventure and it was fun living the year through nails did and kicks. Check out 2008 in review and let us know your favorite!
M.I.S.S. January

M.I.S.S. February

M.I.S.S. March

M.I.S.S. April

M.I.S.S. May

M.I.S.S. June

M.I.S.S. July

M.I.S.S. August

M.I.S.S. September

M.I.S.S. October

M.I.S.S. November

M.I.S.S. December

Vote and let us know which you liked best!

“Walking in a winter wonderland” . . . Ok, well maybe not in these deadstock L.A. Gears. And, as much as we love snow covered streets, snow is most certainly not a friend to your precious kicks. We like the cold that comes with these winter months as long as we are snuggled up by a cozy fire where we can keep ourselves, and our kicks, dry and warm. Perhaps with a cup of hot cocoa with tiny marshmallows, like M.I.S.S. December’s thumbnail perhaps? However you do it this holiday season, do it with your nail kit tiiiiiight! We wish you, yours and your kicks the happiest and healthiest of holidays, and much love and new sneakers in the coming year!

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Shoes: L.A. Gear

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For F/W 08 we present a 2004 throw-back, the NIKE Hunter Dunk Lo. This Reese Forbes color-way was colored up by Matt Irving at the Delphi Collective. Key details are quilted safety orange lining, burlap mixed with hunting camo and a rustic zig-zag top-stitch. Paired perfectly with Fall’s changing leaves and the season’s must have accessory, the mini pumpkin. We added an all time classic, “fat” laces, and switched the technique and laced from top to bottom adding a bit of a feminine edge with the over-sized bow to this otherwise manly sneaker. A mani to match with appliqued leaves and an abstract camo pattern are certain to take you from the runway to the streets.

You can download the M.I.S.S. November desktop here and the calendar here.

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Shoes: Nike SB Dunk Lo, Hunter

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M.I.S.S. wishes you a happy and safe Halloween!

Please know that this months spread is not a social commentary on the state of sneaker culture. We are not saying that the culture is dead. We are saying that when something is soooo hot, like the La Femme GNS Athena, you can’t even keep the dead down to try and get their hands on a pair. Satin, patent and ruffled trim…grown and sexy, even for the deceased. Too bad you’ll have to wait until Spring 09 to cop yours…or fight ur mummy for a pair. You know we had to go there.

Download the M.I.S.S. October calendar here and the desktop here.

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Shoes: La Femme GNS, Athena

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I will not scuff my shoes. I will not scuff my shoes. Nobody likes scuffed kicks, especially your new Back to School kicks! It’s been some years since us ladies here at M.I.S.S. have done some B2S shopping but we certainly understand the importance of looking sharp on your first day back! Keeping the kit tight goes from head to toe and everything in between . . . umhmmm, nails did!  With this mani we put all your B2S supplies at your finger tips . . . yes, pun totally intended. “With an apple for my teacher ’cause I knew I’d get a kiss…”

*Song Lyrics from The Pharcyde “Passin Me By”

Download the M.I.S.S. September calendar here and the desktop here.

A Smoke & Mirrors Creative Production
Shoes: Nike, Air Max 90 CL Premium (GS)

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NEWS FLASH! The International Council of Style and Trend Forecasting (ICSTF) has just released a MAJOR trend for A/W 2008. The Council has reported that this Fall (and EVERY Fall Season for infinity and beyond), Animal prints will play a major influence. Eeeeeeeee!!!!!! We are shocked and so excited that we finally have a Fall season in which we can rock our animal prints without being laughed at for thinking so far out of the box. THANK-YOU!

Yes, this is a bit of a mockery. We get a good laugh at how every Fall season, animal print is treated like it’s the next big thing. Really, when isn’t it hot? Who doesn’t love some animal print all year around? Shooooooot. We here at M.I.S.S. love us some animal print, we even like to rock them all at once sometimes, hell, why not? A little or a lot what’s not to love. . . those critters in the jungle were on to something long before the concept of fashion existed. Just know that you really can’t go wrong with a little “animal” in your wardrobe (snake, leopard, zebra . . . ). Now, how you rock it is another story and includes a consulting fee, that can be discussed if needed . . . get at us.

A Smoke & Mirrors Creative Production
Shoes: Snakers, The Goods!
Hand Model: Candee
Snake Pinky Ring: Bijules NYC

Download the M.I.S.S. August calendar here and the desktop here.

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Summer, Summer, Summertiiiiiiiiiime! Introducing M.I.S.S. July, the Upper Playground Adidas Superstar BBQ. Part of the 35th Anniversary Expression Series, what doesn’t say Summer more than a BBQ! So you know we had to hook up some finger lick’n nails…all the necessities for your ‘Q: Hot Dogs, Chips ‘n Dip (please believe those are real chips and French onion dip, we certainly don’t play, especially when it comes to nails…and food!), Drank, Hamburger on a Sesame seed bun, and some watermelon! Just thinking of summer and bbq’s brings to mind a certain back ‘n the day song…and so we leave you with this…

Yeah I got on sneaks but I need a new pair
Cause basketball courts in the summer got girls there
The temperatures about 88
Hop in the water plug just for old times sake
Break to ya crib change your clothes once more
Cause you’re invited to a barbecue that’s starting at 4
Sitting with your friends cause y’all reminisces
About the days growing up and the first person you kiss
And as I think back makes me wonder how
The smell from a grill could spark up nostalgia*

*All song Lyrics from “Summertime” by Will Smith…Duh!

Adidas Superstar 35th Anniversary Expression Series #14, Shoes Courtesy of Upper Playground
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Download the M.I.S.S. July calendar here and the desktop here.

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Last week in Vegas I got to catch up with some lovely ladies who had their nails did. Here’s a glimpse of my favorites. Sorry some of them are blurry - everything was happening so fast and I didn’t have time to change lenses!

Syliva from Kudu with the neon highlighter nails

Digit from La Femme GNS with the blue 3d nails

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