M.I.S.S. CREW BLOG

Fonts Personified

GDK — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:36:30 +0000

Every wonder what kind of personality a font would have if it were a person? No, I haven’t either. But someone apparently has and put together this short video clip that I found hilarious.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

“Canto Negro y Brujerias” - New Works By Miss Van & Victor Castillo

GDK — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:05:33 +0000

Miss Van is one of my favorite artists and I’m excited to announce that she has a show opening with new works opening in Berlin. I’m so sad that I won’t be able to go! If you live in Berlin, or are traveling there soon, this is a definite must see! Here is a description of the Canto Negro y Brujerias:

Merry Karnowsky Gallery Berlin is proud to present Canto Negro y Brujerias, featuring the paintings of Barcelona-based artists Miss Van (France) and Victor Castillo (Chile). The two unfold their unique but harmonious iconographies in a pictorial exercise of intersecting ideas. These artists approach from their personal perspectives subjects like seduction, desire, enchantment, and the game of infantile cruelty. The title of the exhibition attempts to unite these proposals and at the same time, alludes to Spanish culture, superstition and witchcraft as basic context, and dark invocations of common ghosts.

Details and more sneaky peak of some works after the jump . . .

MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY
TORSTRASSE 175
10115 BERLIN-MITTE
GERMANY

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, 26 JULY, 19:00 – 22:00 H
EXHIBITION DATES: 26 JULY – 23 AUGUST 2008
GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 12:00 – 18:00

MTTM x Colette x Reebok Freestyle at Alife Stores This Weekend

GDK — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:49:39 +0000

Married to the M.O.B. teamed up with Colette to produce a co-branded Reebok Freestyle High. The shoe features a white leather upper with the MTTM Lips Logo printed all-over, a translucent pink outsole with the MTTM Lips Logo visible through the outsole, and a keychain.

Only 300 pairs of the shoe were produced, and more than two-thirds of the pairs have already been sold by Married to the M.O.B. and Colette. ALIFE is proud to be the only retailer in North America to be able to offer these shoes.

The remaining pairs of the Married to the M.O.B. x Colette x Reebok Freestyle High will be available in very limited quantities this weekend at ALIFE NYC, ALIFE LA and ALIFE Vancouver.

Addresses & phone numbers after the jump . . .

	ALIFE NYC 158 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002 - TEL: (212) 375 8116 Monday - Thursday: 11AM - 7PM Friday - Saturday: 11AM - 8PM Sunday: 12 NOON - 7PM				ALIFE LA 451 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - TEL: (323) 655 2093 Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 7PM Sunday: 12 NOON - 6PM

	ALIFE VANCOUVER 350 Water Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1E5 - TEL: (604) 685 6400 Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 7PM Sunday: 12 NOON - 6PM				ALIFE TOKYO 3-15-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo JP 150-0001 - TEL: (03) 5775 0200 Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 7PM Sunday: 12 NOON - 5PM

M.I.S.S. Jet Set: Websites to Bookmark for Travel

Dana Harrison-Tidwell - Diva In A Carry On — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:45:44 +0000

There area a ton of websites out there related to travel these days, and some very handy little clickies that I always seem to think about AFTER I get home. If you travel with your laptop, go ahead and bookmark some (or all) of these to have on hand the next time you’re on the road.

Takeout Taxi - Available in 15 states, this genius online food ordering system consolidates menus from dozens of local restaurants, lets you order whatever you choose from any or all of them, and brings everything to you straightaway. This is a perfect way to get to know some of the local cuisine if you’re really crunched for time, or if you don’t want to be shackled to the hotel’s in-house restaurant.

Creative Loafing - Available in 6 great cities, this is THE online spot for everything leisure-related you can imagine. Food, drink, dancing, arts, entertainment, coffeehouses, concerts, exhibits, museums … you name it, Creative Loafing lists it. It’s a great “zoom-in” to target exactly what you want to see and do before you hit the streets. Perfect for planning or on the spur of the moment.

More tips after the jump!

Spa Finder - Spa Finder lists tons of spas all over the world, many with extensive reviews. If you find some unexpected downtime during your next trip but don’t want a hit or miss spa experience, have a look around Spa Finder to get an idea of what’s available in the city you’re visiting.

Zagat - Going to be out and about on your next trip? Make sure you check in with Zagat’s surveys. They can help you avoid frankly sucky restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels.

There are millions of others out there, but these are a great place to start. Remember, anytime you run across a website that offers something cool you can use while traveling, bookmark it!

Happy Travels!

Eve Launches Fetish Line for the Fourth Time

GDK — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:14:37 +0000

Eve is launching her clothing line, Fetish, for the fourth time this coming holiday season. The company has switched partners a few times and suffered production and delivery set-backs, but this time it seems like things are good to go. Fetish has a new designer on board, Arnold Williams, who has worked with Versace, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Narciso Rodriguez and John Varvatos.

The new Fetish line is a contemporary collection with a denim focus that includes leather jackets, oversize cozy sweaters, high-waisted denim jeans and skirts, leather pants, wool shorts, subtly logo t-shirts among other items. The line will approximately range between $150 for denim to $1,500 for leather outerwear.

The line launches for holiday and can be found at Macy’s, Up Against the Wall, Against All Odds, Jimmy Jazz and on the Fetish site. I don’t know about you, but I think Eve should put her dreams of being a “fashion designer” aside. I’m not seeing anything new here and I can’t tell the difference between this and Baby Phat and Rocawear. It all looks the same to me. I’ve been over the “celebrity designer” game for well over a minute and I think that market is beyond over-saturated. What do you think? Is there more room for yet another celebrity clothing line?

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More pics after the jump . . .

If I Was A Rich Girl: Gucci Hysteria Collection

GDK — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:57:58 +0000

Oh, the things I would buy this upcoming season if I had a bottom-less wallet! The Gucci Hysteria collection has so many amazing accessories - complete with a knight in shining armor. I can never get tired of the Gucci logo canvas but Frida Giannini has definitely stepped up the game with lots of new touches like punk-like studs and exotic animal skins. Then of course, there’s the fun stuff. Who doesn’t need a Gucci swiss army knife? And the beanie! I have a similar Louis Vuitton one but I’m a sucker for all things black with a green and red stripe. Lastly, the over-the-knee boots are amazing - very high but not at all stripper-like. Although, for me to be able to rock those boots, I’d have to call this post, “If I Was A Tall & Rich Girl.” Ah, sigh. The grass is always greener, right? Check out more of my favorites after the jump and the Gucci Hysteria Collection Video featuring Lily Donaldson (with a dope song called Blue Jeans by Ladytron).

Mama’s Kitchen: Tiramisu

GDK — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:29:52 +0000

I love coffee, so it’s only natural that I love coffee-inspired desserts, the ultimate being Tiramisu. Literally meaning, “pick me up,” Tiramisu always elevates my spirits because it’s delicious and you get that added jolt of energy from the coffee. I’ve had countless versions of Tiramisu - some are really cakey, some are really creamy, but my favorite has always been my mom’s recipe. She’s managed to come up with the perfect balance of cakiness and creaminess in her Tiramisu. There are a few steps involved with this recipe, but it’s no bake, pretty easy and most importantly, very yummy!

Recipe, pics and tips after the jump . . .

Ingredients
1 Lb Mascarpone cheese
3 Tbsp. + 1 Tsp. Sugar
4 Tbsp Kahlua
1 Cup Heavy Cream
24 Savoiardi or Lady Finger Cookies
1 1/2 Cups Cold Brewed Espresso
1 Large Chocolate Bar - Grated

1. Brew 1 1/2 cups of Espresso and set aside to cool. If you don’t have an espresso coffee pot you can buy some espresso.

2. Grate the chocolate bar into fine shavings and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, sugar, and Kahlua. Beat until smooth.

4. In a chilled bowl, using an electronic mixer, whip up the cream until soft peaks form.

5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the Mascarpone mixture.

6. Pour espresso into a bowl. Lightly moisten 12 of the Savoiardi cookies in the espresso by dippping it in the espresso and arrange them in a single layer on the bottom of an 8-inch square cake pan. I usually dip the cookie horizontally and to about the half-way mark.

7. Spread half of the Mascarpone mixture over the Savaoiardi and sprinkle with chocolate.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining ingredients.

9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight. Letting it sit overnight is best.

Buon Appetito!

NYC: OAK Sample Sale Fri, Sat, Sun

BLB — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:23:41 +0000

I think the above flyer says it all. Get some. OAKNYC

BPM’s 12th Anniversary Party Presented By 55DSL

Office Tramp — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:35:40 +0000

Last week the good people at BMP Magazine invited M.I.S.S. Crew to attend their 12th Anniversary Party presented by 55DSL. The party was held in at the legendary Avalon in Hollywood,CA and yours truly was there to represent and help BPM celebrate!

All I gotta say is that BPM and 55DSL definitely know how to put on a good party! The Avalon was packed and the crowd partied all night long to awesome performances by 2 LIVE CREW, DJ AM, Z-TRIP, GUNS N BOMBS, THE BLOODY BEETROOTS, and THEM JEANS.

Congrats to BPM on 12 years and here’s to many many more!

Photo Images: Cobrasnake
Peep more pics after the jump
DJ AM on the 1’s and 2’s

The crowd having a good time

Getting down ( or up :-p ) on the dance floor!

Skin It Tech Covers

GDK — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:21:01 +0000

Examples of patterns you can choose from on Skin It.

A little while back we let you in on Colorware - a company that makes color cases for your technology. It’s a great product, but the price can be pretty steep. I just heard about another company that offers a similar product for a fraction of the price - Skin It. For less than $30, you can cover any one of your gadgets including phones, computers, printers, calculators, personal game consoles and PDAs. They have lots of interesting patterns for you to choose from, or you can make your own custom design. Skin it is a 3M product that “assures photo quality imaging, residue free removal and air bubble free application. . . .
Skinit Skins provide a thin, photo quality protective membrane, buffering your device from occasional nicks and scratches from every day use.” Not only do they provide a protective coating, your electronics will stand apart from the rest.