Summer, Summer, Summertiiiiiiiiiime! Introducing M.I.S.S. July, the Upper Playground Adidas Superstar BBQ. Part of the 35th Anniversary Expression Series, what doesn’t say Summer more than a BBQ! So you know we had to hook up some finger lick’n nails…all the necessities for your ‘Q: Hot Dogs, Chips ‘n Dip (please believe those are real chips and French onion dip, we certainly don’t play, especially when it comes to nails…and food!), Drank, Hamburger on a Sesame seed bun, and some watermelon! Just thinking of summer and bbq’s brings to mind a certain back ‘n the day song…and so we leave you with this…

Yeah I got on sneaks but I need a new pair
Cause basketball courts in the summer got girls there
The temperatures about 88
Hop in the water plug just for old times sake
Break to ya crib change your clothes once more
Cause you’re invited to a barbecue that’s starting at 4
Sitting with your friends cause y’all reminisces
About the days growing up and the first person you kiss
And as I think back makes me wonder how
The smell from a grill could spark up nostalgia*

*All song Lyrics from “Summertime” by Will Smith…Duh!

Adidas Superstar 35th Anniversary Expression Series #14, Shoes Courtesy of Upper Playground
A Smoke & Mirrors Creative Production
Download the M.I.S.S. July calendar here and the desktop here.

Links to previous month’s calendars and desktops after the jump . . .

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After some delays at the factory, the shoes are FINALLY in stores!! Here’s a list of where you can find them:

US:
Winner’s Circle - Seattle, WA
Kendo - Los Angeles, CA
Blends - Los Angeles, CA
Blends - San Diego, CA
Blends - Costa Mesa, CA
Carve/Beatnic - Fullerton, CA
WTHN - Philadelphia, PA
Two64 - Lincoln, NE
B2S1 - Daly City, CA
FTWRK - Richmond, VA
Revive - Birmingham, MI
The Attic - Cambridge, MA
Premier - San Jose, CA
Extra Butter - Rockville Centre, NY

International:
Colette - Paris, France
Patta - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Online:
Stay tuned to Mama Clothing for news on a small online drop.

As you probably know, M.I.A. came to town a couple of weeks ago. See our write-up of the show here. Local favorite, Hottub, was the opening act and I had the opportunity to style out my girls in the band. We got to the venue at 4 p.m. and rocked it until midnight…and then the after party. It was a long day but the most fun ever! Wanted to share with you some of the behind the scenes action and what the ladies wore. Get a detailed look at their looks at The Goods! and make sure to peep tons more picts after the jump!

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Female Sneaker Fiend and Adidas have teamed up to give you the chance to win tickets to a WNBA game near you for their May contest.  Here’s the details from Female Sneaker Fiend on how to enter:

 FSF’s upcoming City Guide will feature the hottest mom and pop shops, boutiques and vintage sneaker spots recommended by female sneaker fiends world wide. And we’ll make sure to highlight the stores that carry small sizes! During the month of May, for every store you review, you will be entered into our drawing for free WNBA tickets or an official FSF logo tee of your choice. Send your entries to: cityguide@femalesneakerfiend.com by June 1st to be entered to win! Each entry should include your name and email, as well as answers to the following questions about the store(s) you’re reviewing:

Name of store:
Address:
Phone #:
Hours:
Website and/or contact email (if they have one):
Vibe/staff: (ie-too cool for school, really helpful and knowledgeable, chill space, etc)
What’s good: (brands, styles, etc.)
Smallest sizes/women’s selection:
Reviewed by: (what name would you like us to list, and would you like it to be a link to anywhere (myspace, facebook, website, etc.?)
++Include 1 good pic of the store and/or their logo

The deadline for entries is June 1st so get to reviewing!!  For more info, and examples of entries go to Female Sneaker Fiend.  Good luck!!

Last Summer, THE most talked about shoe was the Claw Money x Nike Vandal Hi…and rightly so! The legendary graff writer introduced the world not only to a well-designed shoe (the Vandal Hi had been so slept on by modern designers prior to this release!) but also to a design force to be reckoned with!

Claw Money was born in Queens and raised in Long Island. After dropping out of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Claw began bombing with legendary writers and founded graff crew PMS. Claw has worked as a fashion stylist for Korn, Ice-T, Ice Cube, and Guns N’ Roses, and has styled for Nike, adidas, Sector Watches, and Guinness. She launched Claw Money, her signature clothing line, in the spring of 2002. Fashion editor of SWINDLE magazine, Claw is also co-branding with EckoRed International, Kidrobot and Hasbro, and BPMW. Featured in the 2005 documentary Infamy, Claw has also been seen in Autograf: New York City’s Graffiti Writers by Peter Sutherland (powerHouse Books, 2004), Supreme Quality and Enamelized by Roger Gastman (Gingko Press, 2005 and 2004, respectively), and has written her own book, Bombshell: The Life and Crimes of Claw Money (powerHouse Books). She’s been featured in countless magazines around the world. She lives and works in New York City.

More on this history making, lady after the jump!

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Female Sneaker Fiend is having a contest and giving away 3 pairs of the Mama x Adidas Pro Mama!!! Check here for details on how to enter!

The words of the great L.L. Cool J come to mind when gazing upon our March “Playmate”: “Mama said KNOCK YOU OUT!”. More like TKO. I mean you know you weren’t ready for this. Introducing M.I.S.S. March, the Mama x Adidas Pro Mama. Made for the ladies by “the” lady herself, Mama knows best and she only gives us the best in this collab; from the custom “Mama” name-plate lace lock, lace print insoles, heart shape quilting, patent and 3-M and more importantly a reminder that us ladies don’t always want PINK shoes. Thank-you. Keep your eyes to the sky and ears to the streets for the official drop date, until then enjoy the eye candy!

Download the M.I.S.S. March 2008 calendar here.

Download the M.I.S.S. March 2008 desktop here.

Art Direction & Photography: Smoke & Mirrors Creative
Nail Art: Liz Baca/The Goods!
Model: Myra
Post Production: Alex Valdez
Exclusive Pro Mama Sample from Mama Clothing.

If you missed out on February’s “Playmate”, never fear! You can download the Desktop image here and the Calendar here.

If you missed out on January’s “Playmate”, you can download the calendar here and the desktop here.

Sweatpants.  Are you a lover or a hater?  I, by far, have been a lover since day one. Sweatpants & sneakers have been a staple in my wardrobe for as long as I can remember.  Perhaps it all started when I was about 6 yrs old, dancing around my living room, being hypnotized by the fleece & lycra induced trance coming off the TV as I watched my favorite show, FAME.

 Ok, so back to my love of sweatpants.  I love them.  I know there are ladies out there that are with me on this.  I have a wide variety– some a bit expensive (no, not Juicy Couture), some basics, some that I actually exercise in, some vintage Nike & Adidas, and of course my “go-to” pair.  The possibilities are quite endless in my opinion.  I have always been a fan of mixing athletic wear with random pieces— dresses, skirts, woven shirts, LV bags, Goodwill goodies….whatever.   Stella McCartney for Adidas, Y3,  L.A.M.B, Ralph…are just a few examples of labels that do an amazing job at taking the basic sweatpant to the next level.   And, boy, do I love them for it. 

For the next four years Adidas Originals and Diesel has joined forces to develop a new project: Adidas Originals Denim by Diesel.

Adidas Originals Denim by Diesel consists of two styles for both men and women and will be available exclusively at Adidas Originals stores worldwide. One style for women features a slightly elevated waist with a slight boot cut available in two different washes. The second style, in black denim, offers a chic alternative. The codesigned range boasts the Adidas Originals Trefoil and the Diesel branding. Retail prices range from 160 euros, or approximately $237 at current exchange, for the women’s jeans, up to 210 euros, or $311 for men’s styles. A campaign supporting the new collection will launch in February called “83 original ways to successfully waste your time.” via WWD

Big things happening at Harputs Market this month! This Friday June 8th is the launch of the much anticipated Y-3 in-store store. This month will also bring in their biggest shipment of Adidas ever! 75+ styles and over 3500 pairs! Harputs has been your source for Adidas since day-one-back-in-the-day and is still holding it down!