M.I.S.S. Michelle first featured the ladies of HOTTUB in February of 2008 and we were so in love with what they were bringing that we’ve been following them to the top ever since!

We’re excited to honor the history-making Oakland based group, who have been invited to join British sensation, The Ting Tings as they embark on a month long North American Tour. After playing only two shows with The Ting Tings in the San Francisco/Bay Area, it wasn’t long until guitarist/vocalist Katie of the The Ting Tings started talking about HOTTUB on blogs and magazines. Katie tells Mojo Magazine in their most current issue:

“They’re three really outrageous girls, kind of like Beth Ditto characters with spandex and disco balls on their heads. They sound like the Beastie Boys but with pop songs. It’s really bizarre, but they’re great performers.”

A few months after the shout out on Mojo Magazine, HOTTUB was invited to join them on their North American tour. 13 of the 20 dates are currently sold out but don’t let that stop you from trying to catch them in a city near you!

Here’s a more “proper” introduction on the group:

Founded in 2005 by producer Jason Stinnett and vocalist Nicole Feliciano, HOTTUB is a five piece group from Oakland, California whose music is an amalgamation of genres such as dancehall, punk, and Miami Bass.

The group consists of: Jason Stinnett, Producer; Coco Machete aka Nicole Feliciano, Vox; Loli PoP aka Jenifer Ackerman, Vox; Ambr33zy aka Amber Griffin-Royal, Vox; and Mark Gregory, Keyboards.

HOTTUB currently has an EP out called On Blast!, available on iTunes, released under their own independent record label, LeHeat.

Hot & steamy HOTTUB action below!
HottUb viDeo!!!!!

Compare all you want but see these ladies live…they’re unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! A true force to be reckoned with, you’ll be hearing a lot more from them in the months to come!

We’ve got a lot more on the ladies of Hottub, after the jump, including another energy filled video, pics and a FREE DOWNLOAD! GO!

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M.I.S.S. Interview on Vimby

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Marco Svizzero of Vimby came by Mama’s Kitchen to chat with Liz and me about Mama and M.I.S.S. Check out the video below!

French-based magazine, Lady Caprice wrote an article on M.I.S.S’s very own Lori Lobenstine, founder of Female Sneaker Fiend.  As members of FSF, Lori asked Liz and I to submit photos of our collections for the piece.  Check out the full story to see the photos - and shouts to other fabulous ladies featured including Pink Eye, Toofly and Mafia.

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I had the recent pleasure of getting together with Mama and her “locas” to shoot the lookbook for her Holiday collection. Taking it back to a theme she visited in the early days of Mama, her collection entitled “Mi Vida Loca” takes inspiration from classic, west coast Americana style of the lives of L.A. Chola’s depicted in the movie “Mi Vida Loca”. The collection takes us from the Zoot Suit Riots of the 1940’s, to the low rider culture of today.  I always love the research Gabriella puts into her collections. Paying close attention to detail in making sure her collections are true to the theme that inspires her. From the silhouettes of her pieces (can you say Derbay jacket!) to the artists she worked with, Gabriella never disappoints in taking you on a journey and telling a story as if she lived it herself. These are all qualities that come out in her collection every season and I look forward to whats to come! It’s always a pleasure to be the stylist to this star. Welcome to the West Siiiiiiiide!

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Ladies Lotto invited M.I.S.S. founders, Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee and Liz Baca, to speak tonight at the San Francisco chapter meeting from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The meeting will be hosted by Ver Unica, a woman-owned vintage shop on Hayes Street. If you’ve never been, this is an excellent time to check out the vintage lovelies housed here. Bring your friends and come say hi!

DON’T FORGET TO RSVP: rsvpsf@ladieslotto.com

Thursday October 23, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Ver Unica at 437 Hayes Street suite B.

Food and drinks provided.
Save by pre-paying!
Cost: $10/pre-pay, $12/day-of
Pre-Pay: http://llsf10-08.notlong.com

Ladies Lotto invited M.I.S.S. founders, Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee and Liz Baca, to speak at this week’s San Francisco chapter meeting this Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The meeting will be hosted by Ver Unica, a woman-owned vintage shop on Hayes Street. If you’ve never been, this is an excellent time to check out the vintage lovelies housed here. Bring your friends and come say hi!

Thursday October 23, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Ver Unica at 437 Hayes Street suite B.

Food and drinks provided.
Save by pre-paying!
Cost: $10/pre-pay, $12/day-of
Pre-Pay: http://llsf10-08.notlong.com

Introducing the first of many more to come…An original editorial spread featuring the works of INSA. The most recent drop from INSA’s land, the “Hackney”, “Lewisham” and “Chelsea” are a series of heels not for the weak or faint of heart. We tied them up, locked them up and lubed up the latex for this series of shots exploring the world of “Le Rétifisme d’Insa” or The Shoe Fetish of INSA! View the entire spread here!

Shot in Oakland, CA by New York’s Shannon Sinclair. Modeled by Kimi of Lilofee. Hair by Merria Dearman and make-up by Chastity. Original concept by M.I.S.S. Styling by Liz Baca and produced by Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee. Heals are available at INSA-Heels, all hosiery by Agent Provocateur and all bondage accessories from Madame S.

Look out for an intimate chat with INSA tomorrow as we get personal with the man behind it all!!

Last week, we let you know about the fabulous styling that M.I.S.S. Liz did for an editorial for Coutorture. The ladies of Coutorture sat down with Liz for some Q & A about what makes the busy lady tick and her love for vintage clothing. Read the full interview here!

For the summer 2008 collection Mama takes you back to the Roaring 20’s when smoke-filled speakeasys and jazz clubs were the place to get a cocktail during Prohibition.  A time when flappers were chopping their hair into bobs and hiking their skirts up and showing their ankles – so scandalous! Mama celebrates this exciting period and gives it a contemporary twist.  The Mama’s Joint Look Book is laid out like a silent film and was shot at Milk Bar in San Francisco to give it that “secret spot� feel. You can view the Look Book here.  Sit back, relax and turn the listen to all that jazz.  

More pics and credits after the jump . . .

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M.I.S.S. Crew’s very own Catzie Vilayphonh has a column on two.one.five Magazine called Catz Out The Bag, where she interviews people and the current feature is on M.I.S.S. Crew founders Liz Baca and Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee. Read the full interview here!