Please know that this months spread is not a social commentary on the state of sneaker culture. We are not saying that the culture is dead. We are saying that when something is soooo hot, like the La Femme GNS Athena, you can’t even keep the dead down to try and get their hands on a pair. Satin, patent and ruffled trim…grown and sexy, even for the deceased. Too bad you’ll have to wait until Spring 09 to cop yours…or fight ur mummy for a pair. You know we had to go there.

Download the M.I.S.S. October calendar here and the desktop here.

A Smoke & Mirrors Creative Production
Shoes: La Femme GNS, Athena

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Here’s a sneek peak of what’s to come from Nails Did. Stay posted for details on the drop!

I will not scuff my shoes. I will not scuff my shoes. Nobody likes scuffed kicks, especially your new Back to School kicks! It’s been some years since us ladies here at M.I.S.S. have done some B2S shopping but we certainly understand the importance of looking sharp on your first day back! Keeping the kit tight goes from head to toe and everything in between . . . umhmmm, nails did!  With this mani we put all your B2S supplies at your finger tips . . . yes, pun totally intended. “With an apple for my teacher ’cause I knew I’d get a kiss…”

*Song Lyrics from The Pharcyde “Passin Me By”

Download the M.I.S.S. September calendar here and the desktop here.

A Smoke & Mirrors Creative Production
Shoes: Nike, Air Max 90 CL Premium (GS)

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On Friday, August 1st, Liz and I had the pleasure of attending the opening of Mini Market, a curated gallery space and boutique brought to you by the ladies of Silverman Gallery and Look Boutique.  The space was transformed into a wood-framed, cellophane wrapped mart that housed some of the most unique and clever products I have seen in one space.  The night was filled with great treats, tasty bites, art on walls and art on nails.  The air was filled with music and some of San Francisco’s finest got together to take it all in.  The Mini Market is open through the end of August and you should definitely check it out if you’re in San Francisco. There are also special events scheduled including more nail art and homemade tarot card readings.

Mini Market Schedule of Events:

August 16: 11am-5pm - Design your own nail art by Tanya Wischerath and Homemade Tarot by Jessica Miller
August 21: 8-10pm Puro Punk Artist, Julio Cesar Morales looks at the influence of punk rock in fashion
August 30: Closing Reception from 7 - 10 pm featuring nail painting by Tanya Wischerath, Fresh local delectables by Keiko Takano and Homemade Tarot by Jessica Miller.

MINI MARKET
804 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 9410

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“Paint Pens in Purses” is a series of all-female urban art shows gaining its start this year! Shayna Yasuhara believes we are in the early stages of a new art movement which will and must involve the touch of female artists. The first show of the series, which features works by Nineta, Lichiban, Morgan Thomas, Kim Harris, Heather McGrath, illy L, and Shayna Shenanigans, will take place at Via Matta on August 6th. The series will continue throughout the fall at more venues including: LAB in Allston, and Middlesex Lounge in Cambridge.

NEWS FLASH! The International Council of Style and Trend Forecasting (ICSTF) has just released a MAJOR trend for A/W 2008. The Council has reported that this Fall (and EVERY Fall Season for infinity and beyond), Animal prints will play a major influence. Eeeeeeeee!!!!!! We are shocked and so excited that we finally have a Fall season in which we can rock our animal prints without being laughed at for thinking so far out of the box. THANK-YOU!

Yes, this is a bit of a mockery. We get a good laugh at how every Fall season, animal print is treated like it’s the next big thing. Really, when isn’t it hot? Who doesn’t love some animal print all year around? Shooooooot. We here at M.I.S.S. love us some animal print, we even like to rock them all at once sometimes, hell, why not? A little or a lot what’s not to love. . . those critters in the jungle were on to something long before the concept of fashion existed. Just know that you really can’t go wrong with a little “animal” in your wardrobe (snake, leopard, zebra . . . ). Now, how you rock it is another story and includes a consulting fee, that can be discussed if needed . . . get at us.

A Smoke & Mirrors Creative Production
Shoes: Snakers, The Goods!
Hand Model: Candee
Snake Pinky Ring: Bijules NYC

Download the M.I.S.S. August calendar here and the desktop here.

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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
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Download the M.I.S.S. July calendar here and the desktop here.

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Oh yes we did. Because we know you just said to yourself, “Oh know they didn’t!” when you saw this months playmate. And why not. It’s summer time ya’ll! And what better way to celebrate the hot weather and beach days then with Nike’s vintage footwear made for the water! Introduced in the 80’s, the Nike Aqua Sock took on many variations thru the 90’s…Aqua Sock Too, Nike Foot Digs, Aqua Surf…And rightfully so, who wouldn’t want their beach get-up to be perfect from head to toe. So it was important that you had different variations of footwear for the beach. Ok, so we know people weren’t rocking these as a fashion statement back in the day, purely function over fashion…for water-play, surfing and as stated on the box “providing protection from beach elements” not to mention a killer tan line! But it’s 2008 and if you are thinking of adding some kick to your steeze with some Aqua Socks, don’t forget who put you on.

Download the M.I.S.S. June calendar here and the desktop here.

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Nike Aqua Socks & Nike Foot Digs: The Goods!

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Dare you say you love your kicks more than your mama? Bite your tongue, we wouldn’t believe that for an instant. But we might believe that you love and care for your kicks like you would your own child…feel the pain of a new scuff or scrap, buy them special things, you probably clean them everyday, and every night tuck them back into their cozy little box for a good nights “sleep”…you’d probably even feed your shoes if someone told you if would extend their “life”…ya’ll are crazy…BUT that is love and sometimes love can be crazy.

For the month of May we are featuring original Jordan VIII’s. This month we celebrate Mother’s day and although there isn’t anything more beautiful than the love and bond between a mother and child, you might agree that there isn’t anything cuter than a “mama” Jordan and a “baby” Jordan…sooooo cute! We think you and your Mama should get matching kicks this Mother’s Day and on your dime of course because you know she’s worth it.

You can download the M.I.S.S. May desktop here and the calendar here.

Art Direction: Smoke & Mirrors Creative
Photography: Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee
Nail Art: Liz Baca
Model: Myra
Post Production: Liz Baca
Original Jordan VIII’s youth & toddler from The Goods!

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

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

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 image here.

FLOM…For Love or Money. Said to be the rarest sneaker of them all and by far holds a huge bounty…if you could even find one for sale. This Nike SB Dunk was master minded by the master mind, Futura 2000 in 2005. Designed to coincide with the opening of his FL (Futura Laboratories) store location in Fukuoka, Japan, only 24 pairs where produced. 3 pairs where raffled at the opening and the rest gifted to friends and family. All in all there are 13 countries currencies represented on the shoes: Malaysia, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, France, Singapore, Canada, United States, Brazil, Thailand, Australia, China, Switzerland and Japan. In an interview with Futura on NikeSB.org he shares some of this inspiration behind the shoe:

“The initial idea comes from the STAR WARS bounty hunter: (4LOM) this acronym meaning (FOR LOVE OF MONEY). I’ve been a huge SWARS toy collector for some time and he (4LOM) was my favorite character. However I was always at conflict w/his name. I thought he should have taken a romantic approach and not one of mercenary. The subtle difference(s) between (of & or) are in fact not that subtle at all.”

Read the full interview here.

During this particular “Playmate” shoot we wore white gloves and Haz Mat suits. Although we are ballin’ enough to cut up hundred dollar bills and other funny money we are a few thousand short to pay for or acquire a replacement for such a gem of a shoe…could you even imagine the horror had nail polish split on them!!! We don’t even wanna go there. So, then, the question still remains: For Love or Money…which do you choose?
*Please note that we here at M.I.S.S. Crew are in fact not ballin’ and no currency, international or domestic, were actually harmed during this shoot.

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

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

Art Direction: Smoke & Mirrors Creative
Photography: Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee
Nail Art: Smoke & Mirrors Creative
Model: Myra
Post Production: Liz Baca
FLOM Nike SB Dunk from the private collection of The Dark Side Initiative

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

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 image here.