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’.

Download the M.I.S.S. June 2009 Calender and the M.I.S.S. June 2009 Desktop.

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

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

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

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

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!

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They say every dark cloud has a silver lining . . .

Kendo, the LA based sneaker boutique catering exclusively to female sneaker fiends, is now closing. After opening its doors to the public in 2003, Kendo has consistently  provided the consumer with some of the most exclusive women’s sneakers around from heavyweights such as Nike, Adidas, Etnies, and Vans, to name a few. Beyond being the female sneaker heads’ shopping mecca in LA,  Kendo has also played a crucial role in calling attention to the growing demand for an expanded women’s sneaker market, emphasizing smaller sizing and innovative designs.

Kendo will be sorely missed, but never one to be outdone they are going out with a bang!  Make sure to stop by their store starting Thursday, February 26th, to shop their Closing-Everything-Must-Go-Sale. Everything $40.00 and less, CASH ONLY. With a selection as good as theirs, you’ll definitely find something to cop.

While in  Vegas we had the pleasure of checking out the Vans girl’s apparel and footwear. Vans is working with two very talented women on collaborative projects - spanning both apparel and footwear - Kime Buzzelli and Kim Saigh. Kime Buzzelli is an artist and the owner of Show Pony, a boutique in Los Angeles and Kim Saigh is a tattoo artist on LA Ink. Kime Buzzelli’s collection for Vans showcases her signature illustrations, sassy charm and vintage leanings. Highlights included the “Show Pony Purse” - a bag heavily influenced by vintage silhouettes, the “Sorry For Suckers” Tote bag and the Faux Leather Jacket. The collection was centered around black and white with bright pops of color brought in by Kime’s drawings and illustrations. Other items in the collection includes tees, hoodies, Wellesly shoe and wide leg trousers. Kim Saigh’s line was very feminine and centered around two central themes: skulls, candy & hearts and cherry blossoms & butterflies. Stand out pieces included the Skate Art Fashion Bag and Tattoo Art Belt. The collection also includes a purse, Wellesley Hi shoes, a tee, hoodie and jeans. The collections are a great representation of the two artists and they release on June 5th. Start saving those pennies because these pieces are truly special.

Vans’ in-line collection stays true to their motto “where the beach meets the street.” They do a wonderful job of balancing their trademark skate look with just the right amount of street edge. The Fall collection centers around two central themes. The first, Uncommon People, is a mix of patterns and prints centering on fun, bold statement pieces influenced by silhouettes from the ’70s and ’80s. New fun plaid color combinations together with Ultra Skinny Bright jeans makes these pieces stand out. The second theme, Old Money, is a fun, flirty take on “prep” without straying too far from Vans’ checkerboard roots.

For fall, Vans has lots great accessories including belts, bags, wallets, hats, scarves - whatever you need, they make it. The footwear was a continuation of the apparel stories. Great women’s silhouettes in wearable color stories was the name of the game. Thankfully, the line include plenty of hi-top styles - some are super high with gold down options with contrast fabrics. Their versatile and you can get a few looks out of one pair of kicks - a great value!

While we were there, we had the chance to speak with Ashley Moltz, the product manager for accessories, and she took us through the themes of the Fall line and what is was working with Kime Buzzelli and Kim Saigh. Check it out below:

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M.I.S.S.’s very own Amanda Lopez is having a solo show opening tomorrow, Saturday September, 20th.  She’s been documenting her Vans on all of her travels and now she’s put all her photos together to show her “True Story” an exploration of her life through her Vans.  I wish I could be in Santa Ana tomorrow to go see it - Amanda takes such amazing photos.  If you’re in the area this is a definite must see!

Listen Up Ladies and of course Gentlemen! HUF, San Francisco will be debuting two new sneakers at 808 Sutter Street tomorrow morning. Yup that means all you die hard fans better set your alarm clocks. The first sneaker comes in both mens and womens sizes. Designed by Hanni El Khatib with the ADIDAS client in mind he was inspired by “1920’s railroad workers and the Johnny Cash album ‘Blue Train’â€?. These cool sneakers also come with a pinstriped shoe bag and T-shirt. At $128.00 pop these are definitely not recession prices but will have you kicking “the bluesâ€?. Of course nobody should go empty handed. Check out these HUF X Chukka snakeskin sneakers by VANS. Sleek, Fresh, and Fashion Forward. All these sneakers are Limited Edition so expect em to sell out quick! See you there.

Blue Train sneaker designed by Hanni El Khatib (HUF’s head designer) for ADIDAS $128.0

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There’s a new shop in town, the town of San Francisco that is. C.C. Rider has set up shop and has all sorts of West Side fashion staples for the ladies and the gents…vintage, Van’s, Cheap Monday, skinny jeans, all the accessories to polish off your look…there is a ton of stuff packed in this tiny shop. Only proving that old say “big things come in small packages” to be TRUE! Located at 260 Divisadero near Haight St. you should pop on in and say hey! See more shop picts and some of my come ups after the jump!

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Vans has teamed up with Keren Richter for an artist-designed series of sneakers and you can enter to win a pair of the Keren Richter Wellesley’s online. The shoe is super cute and features the 60’s flower child inspired doodles of artist Keren Richter.  Best of luck and enter to win here!

Back in March, M.I.S.S.’s own Lady Lexx posted about Niagara Detroit, as part of her Art Herstory series. First Ms. Detroit teamed up with Hysteric Glamour to produce a collection of tees and now Niagara has teamed up with Vans to create a limited set of slip ons. They are set to drop in June and I want them all!!

All the mushy, lovey-dovey scent in the air, doesn’t mean you can’t rock the hottest sneaks for the occasion! Leave your heels at home and switch it up this year ladies! Nike, Puma, Reebok and Vans have released their share of cuteness in time for Valentine’s Day. If you’re not into pink, think again, because the Nike Women’s Court Force High’s are pink enough to give you that sweet approach, without losing any swag. My fav’s would have to be the Reebok’s because they’re classics with a twist. They aren’t overly girly or Valentine’s Day-ish, which makes ‘em easier to wear on any other day. No matter which of these shoes you choose to wear this Valentine’s Day, you’re sure to get hit by one of Cupid’s arrows!!!

Clockwise from top left: Nike, Puma, Reebok, Vans