A few weeks back the M.I.S.S. Crew was in full effect to check out It’s Pop It’s Art hosted by iLL-Literacy, a Bay Area spoken word crew. There were four of us that made it out: Lexx, Michelle, Liz and myself. Here’s a peak into what Lexx and I wore - Michelle and Liz’s outfits coming up shortly!

If I remember correctly, I was having a pretty bad day and had to drag myself out of the apartment. Comfort is always key for me and I took it to new heights by going out in sweatpants. I know, I know, I am officially contributing to the pajamafication of the U.S.A. It’s not my fault that they are the best sweatpants EVA. Anyway, you heard it here first, Sweatpants Are The New Black.

Gabriella’s Outfit:
Eyeglasses: Chanel, sunglass frames with clear prescription lenses, GDK
T-Shirt: Sneaker Freakette, courtesy of Sneaker Freaker
Sweatpants: Maharishi Deadstock, The Darkside Initiative
Kicks: Adidas Pro Mama, courtesy of GDK
Seen before: Keednim Leather Jacket & Grey Scale Cheetah Print Scarf & FL Tote Bag

Lexx’s Outfit:
Earrings: Hand-painted on Wood, The Goods!
Jacket: Mahogany Motorcycle Jacket, Obey
Vintage Peacock Purse: J. Renee Couture Collection, thrifted
Cigarette Jean: BDG, Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Black Leather Flats, Urban Outfitters

Check out all the pics after the jump!

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Maharishi is probably best known for its camouflage prints but it is one of my favorite streetwear brands.  They make really quality clothing with designs that are always unique, yet fit in perfectly with the rest of your wardrobe.  If you are in London, this is a definite must. Maharishi East Summer 2008 clothing, artwork, designer toys, accessories and more, with selected lines up to 70% off.  If you can’t make it to the sale, no worries, the sale is online as well!

Dray Walk, Truman Brewery, off Brick Lane
Near Spitalfields market.

Nearest Tube: Liverpool Street.
11am - 7pm

It’s pretty a pretty sure bet that you’ll need a passport when you’re traveling by air across an ocean to another continent - North America to Europe, for instance, or Australia to Africa. But what if you’re traveling right across the U.S. border into Canada, or into Mexico? What if you’re driving your own car there? And what’s the protocol if you’re traveling by sea?

These are times when border procedures can get a little vague. Here are a few guidelines to help you out if you’re traveling from the U.S. into one of it’s bordering countries or nearby islands.

Mexico

Air - All travelers are required to present a passport. Period.

Passport Cover by Maharishi, GBP 60

Sea - Currently no passport is needed to cross into Mexico from the U.S. by sea (cruise ship or boat). However, by June 2009 all seagoing passengers coming back IN to the U.S. will be required to present a passport. It is assumed that the passport will be checked before departing for Mexico as well.

Land - Currently, no passport is needed to cross into Mexico from the U.S. by land (car, bus, other vehicle). However, proof of citizenship is required at checkpoints (birth certificate, driver’s license). By June 2009 all visitors will be required to present a passport when returning to the U.S. from Mexico, so you will need one before crossing into Mexico.

The full story and more passport cover options after the jump . . .

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Maharishi and it’s sub-brand DPMHI have always been favorites of mine so I was excited to hear that DPHMI has launched a new women’s line - Emmaichai - that’s MHI spelled phonetically. Very clever. Anyway, the Autumn/Winter looks feature Amanda Grace & LJ from the band “Clay Machine Guns.” You can view the pieces here and purchase them online.