S.uper S.exy S.urfer S.tyle

When I was about 8 years-old I wandered into the local skate/surf shop. I instantly spied Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax and curious as I was I asked what it was for. The shop worker smiled and replied “It’s for your stick”. O.M.G. you can only imagine the confusion in my little mind.

So, I never took up surfing but since the day’s of Jimmy’Z denim and neoprene fashions, we’ve always had a hankering for the fashions of wave riders. The body con silhouettes, bold color-blocking, heavy duty hard-ware and stitch details of a surfers uniform lend perfect details for everyday wear. This Summer be bold with pieces taking influence from those that hang-10 and you’ll be hanging tough clad in a neoprene dream. Whether you get inspired by actual surfer’s garb…why not rock a rash guard with a mini and heels?  Or go the design inspired route with ankle booties from Pierre Hardy, you’ll be happy to try something new. If your coordination is best left to surfing the “www” and not the open seas, you’re in luck this season because you can dress the part of a Big Kahuna without the fear of a wipe out.

Day 1 of the tradeshow hustle included everything from Chanel to Jeremy Scott to vintage to the most loved Doc Marten’s. Comfort is key when doing this dance. You are on your feet for hours! So unless you’ve been hired to be a tradeshow “model,” we suggest leaving the heels at the hotel . . . your feet will thank you later.

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Love them or hate them. The sneaker heel has seen it’s comeback in recent years. We know there are those that wish they would go back and never come back but if done proper they’re kinda cute, right? We here at M.I.S.S. love kicks but we also LOVE LOVE LOVE Heels . . . and the higher the better! So the sneaker-heel is almost a match made in heaven. With that (hopefully!) “romantic” holiday right around the corner we thought we’d dress up M.I.S.S. February a bit. As sexy as ya wanna be and with a mani that will certainly get you noticed, make your guy or gal a weak link in your chain this Valentine’s Day.

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

Sneaker Heels by DKNY (2007), Lace Thigh-Hi’s by Silvia Grandi, OPI “My Private Jet” and Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Extreme Wear in “Purple Potion”

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

Donna Karan launched DKNY 20 years ago, and it all started with a pair of jeans.  To celebrate it’s 20th Anniversary, DKNY has teamed up Levi’s to create 3 new styles:  a wide leg, skinny jean and boyfriend style. Patti Cohen, the executive vice president of global marketing and communications at Donna Karan International stated, “For our 20th birthday we wanted to celebrate this milestone with a unique American icon.”  Each style is available in different washes including white, black, dark and light blue.   The new collection will hit shelves in the next few weeks at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Macy’s and retail for $225.  I think this collaboration makes perfect sense - two iconic American brands working together to create an iconic American closet staple - the perfect pair of jeans.  I’m looking forward to seeing these in person and I hope DKNY was able to tweak the fit a bit since Levi’s tend to fit a bit awkwardly.  Knowing DK, she surely put her personal touch on it.

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A few weeks ago Liz and I put on our fancy pants and attended the opening for Mini Market in San Francisco. Check out the outfits after the jump!

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