M.I.S.S. July 2009: Reebok Basquait Freestyle Hi Beat Bop

There is so much to celebrate this July! Besides the obvious BBQ filled days that are fast approaching this 4th of July weekend, this month is also another release in the Reebok Basquiat Freestyle Hi Beat Bop series.  This ongoing series has an offering of two styles for the ladies and two for the men. This Fall 09 pack are in a black and white color pallet and continue to pay homage to Basquiat’s art. His artwork graces the Freestyle Hi and nails to match. Keep your kit tight.

M.I.S.S. July 2009: Reebok Basquiat Freestyle Hi Beat Bop

Reebok Basquiat Freestyle Hi Beat Bop, Chanel Le Vernis nail colour in Black Satin and White Satin, and Big Apple Red from OPI.

Download the M.I.S.S. July 2009 Calendar and the M.I.S.S. July 2009 Desktop.

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

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

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

You can download the M.I.S.S. March 2009 Calender and the M.I.S.S. March 2009 Desktop.

You can download the M.I.S.S. February 2009 Calender and the M.I.S.S. February 2009 Desktop.

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

Calling all futuristic B-Girls and fashion savvy mavens not afraid to go there. adidas Originals brings you the new power suit with their collection of hi-lighter bright track tops, pants and sneakers. M.I.S.S. is pleased to present to you this original fashion editorial “hi-lighting” (pun intended) this series of day glow separates. Take a walk on the wilder side in “All Day I Dream About Neon”.

M.I.S.S. Presents: All Day I Dream About Neon, Alexandra wears Honey Lo in Electricity/White, Firebird track top in Warning/White. Savannah wears Firebird track pants as head wrap in Warning/White,track top in Electricity/White and earrings by Cubannie Links

M.I.S.S. Presents: All Day I Dream About Neon, Alexandra wears nail polish from China Glaze in Celtic Sun (yellow), Japanese Koi (Orange), Rose Among Thorns (Pink), Honey Lo in Electricity, Honey Mid in Warning and Flurogreen.

Special thanks to adidas Originals, China Glaze, Harputs and our fabulous crew: photographer: Suzy Poling, hair stylist: Sante Johnson, make-up artist: Railynne Danzot, Jeffery from LOOK, and our superstar interns: Elizabeth Robles, Susannah Frances Magers and Aleta Lee.

All items are from adidas Originals and available at the adidas Originals stores. Track tops MSRP $65, Track pants MSRP $55, Honey Lo sneakers $55, Honey Mid sneakers $60.

Ever wonder what kinda chemicals are in your nail polish? ‘Cause we have - and with the onslaught of natural and environmentally-friendly products hitting the market these days - ranging from organic food and produce to all-natural makeup - it’s only right that an eco-friendly nail polish should be stocked on store shelves, too.

Nicole by OPI’s slogan “Respect Yourself. Respect the World.” pretty much says it all. The polishes - which are available in traditional bottles as well as easy-application polish sticks (”Nic’s sticks”) - are free of chemicals like formaldehyde, toluene, DBP. The polishes aren’t tested on animals, and the glass packaging is recyclable. Wanna know more? We figured as much, so read on.

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Be inspired by the women that have come before you, the ones that are laying ground in the present and those yet to come. In 1988 this woman made history with three Olympic Gold Medal wins and broke the World’s Record in the Women’s 100m Dash. Florence Griffith-Joyner aka “Flo Jo” was dubbed the “fastest woman in the world” and although World Records and gold medals support that statement, Flo Jo not only ran fast but her unique sense of style on the track could not be denied. Let’s start with those nails!!! At one point they reached lengths of 6.5″! For the 1984 Olympics in L.A., she maintained a more manageable length of 4″ and painted three red, white and blue and a fourth gold for the medal she had hoped to win in the 200 meter dash . . . she ended in 2nd and with a silver medal. On and off the track she sported wild nail style.  In 1985, after the track season ended, she styled friends’ nails and hair in the evenings to help make ends meet. Flo Jo knows nails.

Now, to my favorite part . . . the “One-Leggers.” Of course Flo Jo’s daring style didn’t start and stop at her finger tips. She brought forth true originality in her running attire. Famous for her one legged body suits, these “one-leggers,” as she called them, were always with the left leg cut off and designed by Flo Jo herself. You could find Flo Jo in head to toe lace, day glo get-ups or hooded running set-ups fit for the future. Truly a style icon and inspiration.

Florence Griffith-Joyner passed away in 1998, ten years after her epic gold medal wins and record breaking run in the 100 meters. We looked to Griffth-Joyner, a woman who undeniably made history, for a source of inspiration for M.I.S.S. March. We styled the nails after her incredible year in 1988: three gold medal wins and her World Record 100 meter time of 10.49 (which she still holds). Although Flo Jo wasn’t sponsored by the likes of Nike (not that we could find), we felt that these track shoes circa 1999 were something that screamed “Flo Jo”! Go for the gold ladies . . . today, tomorrow and always . . . in all ways. “Let Your Dreams Run Free.”

You can download the M.I.S.S. March Calender here and the Desktop here.

Track shoes by Nike (1999) and vintage “one-leggers” from The Goods!, Chanel Gold Friction, Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in Red Cherry, Sally Hansen Salon Nail Lacquer in Navy Venom and Revlon White on White.

You can download the M.I.S.S. February 2009 Calender here and the Desktop here

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

Continue reading to see more of Flo Jo’s wild style!

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Kiss the winter and recession sadness goodbye, and kick start spring with the OPI for Sephora Digital Diva Collection! I’m not sure how these guys keep coming up with new nail colours – but they’ve pulled it off again with this range of high-voltage pinks, electric oranges and corals. There’s six to choose from with names like Hi Def, I’m Wired and Techno Girl - and the collection is (as always) non-animal tested and environmentally friendly.

If you can’t choose just one, just about any combo of these would make for good two-tone mani. These are making me wish we weren’t heading into winter here in Australia, but if I can get a bit of this nail candy it will make it that little bit more bearable!

Just $9 each, all guaranteed to make your nails pop! Available exclusively at Sephora.

“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!
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“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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