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.

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M.I.S.S. x AKDMKS: AKDMKS ‘Dip Dye Jean Pant’ Give Away Winner

And the winners are…Connie Min and Cassandra Miller!! Thank-you to all the lovely ladies that entered the AKDMKS ‘DipDue Jean Pant’ contest! As always it’s never easy to choose but these ladies not only answered the three trivia questions correctly but impressed us with their answers to the bonus question.

The correct answers:

1: What is the name of the dyeing technique to get the gradient look?
Ombré dyeing, from the French word meaning “to shade.”

2: What Italian fashion house brought this dye technique trend back with its Fall 2007 Ready to Wear collection?
Alberta Ferretti and/or Prada

3: What year was AKDMKS founded?
1999

Bonus Question: Why should you be selected to win?

Connie Min:

I should be selected to win because although I am a fabulous fashionista in every sense, in this current economic downfall, it is increasingly harder to get the latest trends as a full-time student. In a town like LA, it’s really hard to stand out amongst the thousands of fashionable people. It would show my inner fierceness, inside and out. RAWR!

Cassandra Miller:

I always try to stay fresh when it comes to my fashion sense and how I present myself, and am a devote M.I.S.S. subscriber. When Prada debuted this look, I was studying in Italy and had to walk pass the store front window everyday to get to class, my love for color and luxury retail just screamed on the inside. Prada is definitely no in my budget, and after returning to the Bay, I was let-go from my job, smashing my fashion/eat/live budget even more. I still remain on my game mixing n matching items from the past with the present and have started making many items that i wear along with making most of the jewelry i wear as well. I haven’t bought a pair of jeans in almost 2 maybe 3 years…ouch! : ( : ) so it would be great to win a pair. I love rocking color all day everyday and could spice these up with stilettos or rock’em w/ some dope kicks. I would be very grateful!

M.I.S.S. JUNE 09: Vans x Kime Buzzelli

June marks the release of the Kime Buzzelli “Wellesely” Vans.  Available in two color-ways, this sneaker features the artwork of LA based artist Kime Buzzelli. Her world of fantastical ladies and gents are captured by using watered down paints and markers. She creates dream-like scenarios  “inspired by fashion, film and make believe” and has graced the Vans ‘Wellesely’ with her artwork for this June release. These sneakers are strictly for the ladies and come in the turquoise blue featured as M.I.S.S. June and in black. The collection features more than sneakers and can be viewed in our coverage of our visit with Vans at Magic this past February.

M.I.S.S. JUNE 09: Vans x Kime Buzzelli

Kime Buzzelli “Wellesely” Vans in turquoise, China Glaze ‘Sky High Top’ blue from the ‘Kicks Collection’.

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M.I.S.S. x AKDMKS: AKDMKS 'Dip Dye Jean' Give Away

M.I.S.S. has teamed up with AKDMKS to give away two pairs of their ‘Dip Dye Jean Pant’ from their SS09 collection.  Answer the following questions correctly and “WOW!” us with your bonus question answer and we will select TWO lucky winners to receive a pair of the ‘Dip Dye Jean Pant.’  Test your fashion knowledge and may the best answers win!

1:  What is the name of the dyeing technique to get the gradient look?
2:  What Italian fashion house brought this dye technique trend back with its Fall 2007 Ready to Wear collection?
3:  What year was AKDMKS founded?

Bonus Question:
Why should you be selected to win?

Please submit answers to contest@missomnimedia.com by 9 PM PST on Monday, June 1, 2009 with the word “AKDMKS” in the subject.

Photo by One Hit Wonder

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. Healthy Bites: Pro Nails

Whether you get them did, do it yourself, or rock them natural, your nails need care that can’t be polished on.  Kid Sister’s song, Pro Nails, might not focus on a healthy diet, but keep her song as a reminder of what to eat to keep your digits lookin’ fly: PRO-TEIN.  Protein, which you can get from meat, dairy, eggs, nuts, legumes, and whole grains, is not only good for healthy hair, skin, and muscles.  Pack the protein on your plate and your nails will also benefit from it.  After all, nails are made of keratin, the same type of protein found in your hair and skin.  Protein deficiency could lead to fragile nails, and nothing can ruin your day like a broken nail.  Vegetarian?  Read the post on protein to get some ideas of how to get it without meat.

Aside from protein, consuming calcium will promote nail growth.  Nails grow at a rate of about 0.1 millimeter a day, so get your calcium on the daily.  No need to chug glasses of milk, because dark leafy greens contain calcium as well.  Try spinach, chard, kale, and even broccoli to get the mineral that not only strengthens nails, but also bones and teeth.

From just looking at your nails, you can get a gauge on how healthy you are.  Nails that are strong and smooth usually determine that you’re getting the nutrients that you need, but nails that are dry, brittle, or even discolored could indicate that you need to make some changes in your diet.  For instance, if you find little white specs on your nails, it could mean that you’re not getting enough zinc.  A glass of milk or hard boiled egg will help balance that out, as well as give you protein and calcium.  Eating healthy does so much for your body.

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International Beauty Show with Roxy Cottontail and Mama Kitten

Guest Contributors: Roxy Cottontail & Mama Kitten

ROXY COTTONTAIL’S REVIEW:

This week in NYC the Jacob Javits Center hosted the International Beauty Show. Kat & I were fortunate to attend on behalf of M.I.S.S. and uncover some of the future beauty trends you may see at a salon near you sometime this year. It was a blast! We received a crazy detoxification that I’m still not 100% sure was legit. My dad says it’s a farce. I kinda believe him, it was just too weird and disgusting to be true. The upside was we saw new hair techniques, amazing nails that lit up, stylists dancing while cutting hair (scary), new nail techniques, new spa treatments and it seems everyone wants soy in their products right now.

Upon arrival we found a bunch of un-noteworthy crap and Kat stumbled upon grown men & women sitting with their feet in what looked like tubs of mud at the Detox for Life booth. She thought we should try this new technique, which she hears is pretty popular in Asia. As we sat down and put our feet into the freezing cold water, I was thinking the treatment was free, she hands over her credit card and tells me we are actually paying $40 each for this detoxification. “Oh joy” Is what I’m thinking, still grossed out. We uncovered the entire process live via youtube. It’s pretty entertaining and I realize if this whole music thing doesn’t work out I’ll have a great career in journalism or the newsroom.

After we got the “toxins” out of our system I found the Migi Nail Art booth. This is pretty cool, but seems expensive although they do offer “free refills for life.”  It’s a new nail art pen anyone can use. It works like a pen of nail polish, only you squeeze the pen harder and more nail polish comes out. The “Art” aspect is easy, using the pen for only thin lines & dots.

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M.I.S.S. May 09 Calendar

The cream of the crop, the beautiful people, the créme de la créme, the haute monde, the high society, the elite class, the in crowd, the high life, the upper crest…the upper echelon. No matter how you say it, Upper Echelon Shoes strives to be all that and then some. And might we say, they are doing it very, very well. Not your average sneaker, UES has added a new level to the sneaker game - they’ve combined kicks and jewelry to give us “shoellery”  with 18 carat gold plated chains designed by Gabriel Urist.  Craftsmanship and quality, style and grace, this footwear for the grown and sexy gets a manicure to match. Selvage denim dipped nails, encrusted with gold studs, and polish from the Mlle. Coco Chanel, once again we bring your kicks to your tips.

For more on Upper Echelon Shoes, check-out our recent visit to the USE showroom .

Upper Echelon Shoes ‘Nise’ in denim, Chanel Blue Satin Le Vernis Nail Colour and Chanel Noir Ceramic Le Vernis Nail Colour.

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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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As you know, we here at M.I.S.S. have been lovers of getting your nails did and sneakers since, um, FOREVER! From our very own M.I.S.S. Mama’s Juicy Nails nail polish set from a couple of years back to our calender shoots featuring our favorite kicks and a matching mani, we’re thinking the word has gotten out. We were so excited to receive the “Kicks” collection from China Glaze. This recent collection from China Glaze “pays homage to Sneakerheads everywhere.” The “Kicks” collection features 12 different polish colors to coordinate with your brightest kicks! With a suggested retail price of $6.50, these budget friendly hues won’t break the bank but you’re certain to break necks when people see you rocking your kicks at your tips!

Colors include: Entourage (Celadon Green), Paper Chasing (Lime Green), Custom Kicks (Dusty Teal, Sky High Top (Vibrant Periwinkle), Fly (Red Raspberry), It’s Poppin (Salmon), B-Girlz (Peony Pink), Laced Up (Bubble Gum Pink) Sneakerhead (Cherry Jubilee), Oh How Street (Sunrise), Style Wars (Mango), Breakin’ (Creamsicle)

We pulled out some of our favorite kicks, got the team together for some “nails diding” and put the “Kicks” collection to work!

Continue the read to see more of the China Glaze “Kicks” collection in action!

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