Cubannie Links Photo Shoot at 3rd Ward

We’re in Brooklyn at 3rd Ward working on the Cubannie Links photoshoot!  The new styles are crazy!  Oversized chains , diamond cut chains and metallics galore!!  With M.I.S.S. working on the shoot you know one thing…the hair is big with wraps to match! Stay tuned for more photos, behind the scenes footage and more from Cubannie Links!

Cubannie Links Spring/Summer 09: Part 1

I wouldn’t have thought it possible, but Cubannie Links pieces just got hotter with the first drop of Spring/Summer 09 pieces. Look familiar? You bet! The new collection features hotted-up versions of existing pieces as we welcome the return of favourites like the Tri-Ring earring, Hoops, Tupac Rosary and the bold Coco Knockers

For the look book, CL head honcho (and M.I.S.S. Woman Making History Annie Basulto) took it back to her roots – the vibrant Wynwood Art District, north of Downtown Miami. Home to museums, galleries, studios, and art fairs, the colourful streets played the perfect backdrop to the collection.

Annie always brings us the goods, and this collection is further proof this lady is taking over! But don’t spend all your hard-earned dollars just yet - this is only Part 1 of the SS09 drop. Keep your eyes peeled for the next installment in the coming weeks.

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.

M.I.S.S., Valley and The Goods! are joining forces one more time for our “Something For The Ladies” shopping party this Saturday April 18th from 12-8pm. Come shop, sip drinks, get your nails done or just hang-out! Shop with Good Wood, Cubannie Links, Princess of the Posse, Yours Truly, Office Tramp, A-Morir by Kerin Rose and vintage from The Goods! Also, Valley is moving and has furniture and fixtures for sale!! 

Make your appointments for nails, waxing or a facial by calling Valley at: 212.274.8985.

Go to this!  Great shopping, booze and music!

Ramping up the game in women’s streetwear for the warmer months ahead, the new collection from AKDMKS features distinct colours, bold patterns and a certain edge guaranteed to catch ones eye.

Channeling sexy chic with a little bit o ‘tude like no other, the new line boasts none other than the animal print and acid wash jeans, flattering cuts and graphic tees all set to be staples for the coming months ahead. Cropped jackets and playsuits prove this line to be versatile for a day chillin’ with the ladies or a night on the town.

See something familiar? Well, it could be that you recognise the jewellery in these photos – which are exclusive Cubannie Links pieces made by one of our women making history, Annie Basulto. As if that isn’t enough, fellow woman making history miss Radio Rose Garcia styled the fierce AKDMKS campaign - It’s just too good to be true, ahh!

Be sure to keep your eye out for the Spring 09 collection due to hit stores soon!

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Get your wallets ready ladies!!! This Saturday and Sunday, March 21st & 22nd at Valley in NYC, M.I.S.S. is teaming up with The Goods! to bring you a weekend of shopping, and beauty treatments! Shop vintage clothing and accessories from The Goods! and Funky Fanny’s and pick up something new from Cubannie Links, Princess of the Posse, Office Tramp, Too Fly, Covet, Dirty Librarian Chains and Agapantha. Book your appointments NOW for one of the following beauty services offered by Valley: Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing or Facials. Receive 10% off all service if you spend $50 or more during the event (discount must be used the same weekend). We’re doing it from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Come shop with us!

For appointments call: 212-274-8985. The shopping event is CASH only, although some vendors will be accepting credit cards via Pay Pal! Valley accepts all major forms of payment.

Hey Ladies! We hope you’ve been enjoying our exclusive Women Making History series for 2009, honoring Women’s History Month. This is only week one and there’s a lot more ladies we want to honor so stay tuned all month for more features, including our weekend Women Who Made History features.

In case you missed any of our week-one features, we’ve rounded them up below!

The Ladies of Week 1:

• Monday, March 2nd: M.I.S.S. Michelle Kwan

• Tuesday, March 3rd: Annie of Cubannie Links

• Wednesday, March 4th: The Ladies of Club Zonder Filter

• Thursday, March 5th: Kerri O’Connell of Good Wood NYC

• Friday, March 6th: Kelly B. of Princess of the Posse

• Saturday, March 7th: Joan Baez (singer/activist)

Cubannie Links is an independently owned, home based jewelry collection, best known for unconventional jewelry and light weight “big earrings”…but you already knew that! Who can believe that this ubiquitous brand only just launched in 2007?! What began as a hobby has now evolved into individual high craftsmanship jewelry pieces and can be seen on celebrities and fashionistas alike. Oh and this has to be said: who can deny that this brand has one of the best names in the game!? A hint of eras past is found in the CL collection, but new forward thinking and mindfulness of what “THAT GIRL” desires is key to CL’s success. Founder & Designer Annie Basulto has been getting amazing notoriety as being one of the new fresh designers on the scene and today we honor her as a woman making history.

Above: Some CL pieces are featured on artist Cuci Amador, of Afrobeta, in a Calle 13 (a huge group in the latin community) video “Electro Movimiento”. Looks fun, right?! Click here, or the image above, for that video.

We have A LOT MORE from Annie and Cubannie Links below the cut, including a handwritten interview, a look at her workspace and a closer look at the CL collection!

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