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No Boys Allowed Online Store

The women's only sneaker store based in Hague, Holland is now shipping worldwide with an active online shop. The store stocks Nike, Asics, Supra, Adidas, Creative Recreation, DC, Vision, Reebok, Keep, JB Classics, and LA Gear. Click HERE to shop!

Cim, the owner of NBA

Print Liberation Tees

The I Survived the Bush Administration tee is $16
Under New Management is $22
PrintLiberation.com

Fresh In The Street

The Stussy and Hellz Bellz "Ladies First" collection is slated to hit Stussy stores and fine streetwear retailers Saturday, March 7th. Expect to see it at Philadelphia's premier Stussy shop on Walnut street. The collab will include tees, tops, and accessories. For more Hellz Bellz items and accessories check out the fam at, Omoi, around the corner from Ubiq at 1608 Pine street. My girl, Liz, has been stockin' Hellz for awhile now and always has the hottest merchandise.


Also at the Ubiq store, this Friday night

Check it y'all! My girl, Gillian will be in the house with Ease DaMan and Greg from Mishka. Yo, wanna hear Ease rap? You know you do...hysteric.

Miskha Hallelujah Spring 09 Lookbook
I need to get my hands on the Keep Watch leggings! Alright. Spring is comin! Let's get it!

Heart to Heart Charity Fashion Event

For years, the Children' s Hospital of Philadelphia has been saving the lives of ailing, vulnerable children in need of specialized care. The Cardiac Center at CHOP is a world leader in reconstructive heart surgery, heart catheterization, specialized anesthesia and nursing for children and young adults with heart disease. Performing more specialized interventions- both surgical and noninvasive - than nearly any other hospital in the world and serving more than 24, 000 outpatient s each year, their success rate is among the best in the U.S. The significance of this cannot be under estimated, as children are not only an important segment of our population but also are, quite literally, our future. In light of this and the fact that CHOP needs help from outside funding, Topstitch Boutique and Fuel Gallery will host a truly unique citywide charity event in hopes to raise money for the cardiac care unit of the Children' s Hospital of Philadelphia.


Click on flyer for more details!

The Ultimate Pink Lady Jacket

Keith Haring leather jacket from Jeremy Scott's Let Them Eat Gas collection.


Leather jacket, $2,500, visit jeremyscott.com

McQ to Hit Target

Alexander McQueen's Designer Collaboration is slated to arrive Target stores March 1st. His the creative inspiration for his capsule collection comes from the English rock band, The Duke Spirit, fronted by, Liela Moss. Nylon magazine got a sneak peek of the entire collection as well as some insight from McQueen on his muse and the complimentary looks.

“I wanted my Target collection to feature key aspects of the McQ Alexander McQueen aesthetic, classic craftsmanship with a rebellious, nostalgic flare,” McQueen told NYLON. “The collection is comprised of effortless, chic menswear inspired tailored pieces that women will feel confident wearing.”

Why Moss as his muse? For McQueen, the pick was quite simple: “I am always inspired by youth subcultures. I’m also inspired by music, rebellion, style revolution, and people with the passion to make a lasting difference.”

Here are some just of our choice cuts.


For the rest of the collection, click HERE.

The Duke Spirit

Friday Night

Alexander Wang Pre Fall 09

Uptown, downtown, east, or west side. NYC designer and 2008 CFDA Fashion Fund winner, Alexander Wang, has yet again put together a cohesive collection of effortless sophistication with a youthful edge. Here are just four looks. Click HERE for the complete lookbook

'09 is going to be all about the new shape of things,which is all an indication of the times we are dealing with right now. Fashion is a mirror to society.

Key note- getting creative and defining style by silhouette.

I CAN'T WAIT FOR TUESDAY!!!

MTTM Spring/Summer Preview with Leah McSweeney

VIMBY - Married to the Mob

Warehouse Sale

ONE DAY ONLY!

The other night on NBC Nightly News, Brian Williams, said that 2009 would be the year of the sale. Brian Williams said it, it's gotta be true! With that said...yo Philly, check it out. Sugarcube and Third Street Habit have one of a kind pieces to add to your ever growing wardrobe.

Details
SugarHabit is a semiannual, mega warehouse sale hosted by Sugarcube and Third Street Habit. Seasonal inventory, along with vintage wares and designer samples are 50%-80% off original prices. This ONE-DAY, roving sale pops up at various galleries and warehouses in Old City Philadelphia.

Discounted parking ($5 bucks all day!) at the PARK-0-MINIUM. Mention the sale and park all day for $5. 231 North 2nd Street, between Arch and Race Streets

SugarHabit patrons receive drink and food specials at Konak Turkish Restaurant, mere feet from the sale. Opening at 11am, they kindly offer a complementary bottle of wine with your meal or 15% off your total.

They are also offering an additional 5% off for cash sales.

Sample Sale!

January 14, 15 & 16th
3-Day Sample Sale
Up To 75% OFF On Selected Styles
9am - 8pm Cash & Credit Accepted
262 West 38th Street #302
New York, NY 10018
212-780-0300

Grow Up!

New today and available at Kid Robot

Super Mini Keychains V4
Doctor? Astronaut? Fireman? Punk rocker? Kidrobot toys around with the idea of growing up in the 4th installment of our Kidrobot Super Mini Keychain Series. Get ready for 17 blind boxed, quasi-professionals and 2 loafing chases, one of which is an insanely rare Huck Gee Ninja. Attach these 1.5-inchers to your keys, but be warned, these workaholics have a tendency to become an occupational hazard…On sale January 8 for $4.95 each.

Trend Spot

Stage Lashes
Once considered more of a luxury item worn by celebrites on red carpets, fancy false lashes are becoming available at a decent price point thanks to companies like, Make up Forever, Shu Uemura, and MAC cosmetics.

Makeup, like fashion, should never be taken too seriously. Experiment and have fun!

Never Have I Ever

Had an obsession with a blind box series. Drink.

I've fallen victim! Honestly. Frank Kozik's latest collaboration with Kid Robot has me fixin' to track down every single 1.5-inch mini figure in the standard limited third series. There are 15 designs total and so far I have nine! I was initially drawn to the bubble gum popping labbit, and that one took me at least 25 open boxes to get. I had to work out a two for one deal with a girl in OMOI, because, yes, I have doubles, and boy was that a close one! I would take a photo of the little guys I have but pretty much everything of mine is in storage at the moment. BTW. '08 was all about living out of the suitcase. Maybe '09 will have me sitting in one place? Mehhhh. Not my speed.

Here's the glorious bubble poppin' labbit. ENJOY!

Smorkin' Labbits and other blind box's are available at OMOI.

Ummm, Posted by Jenessa.

Let Us Pray

From my email to your screen! Check out what the crew at Worship Worthy has been working on for the ladies. The geometric leggings and sequin hot pants are killah. Definitely worth a look. LOOK BOOK HERE!

WORSHIP WORTHY INTRODUCES HOLIDAY 08 COLLECTION

The buzzed about small-run collection employs bold graphics with a streetwise fashion sensibility to visually unite religious elements, homages to Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent, and the fuss-free style of today’s urban woman. Designer Jennifer Wannarachue designed the dark, sexy collection with the intent to be mixed and layered, with every piece matching and easy to wear: “Our tees are sophisticated and sexy, can be dressed up or down, and are perfect for layering with any leggings or bodysuit ". Discharge and water-based print applications are utilized with the intent of preserving a soft feel to the collections graphics.

Holiday 2009 also marks WW’s collaboration with doll maker, Sara Lanzillotta of Devout Dolls who handcrafts and paints each doll herself. “The 2-headed dolls are for non-girly girls”, Wannarachue explains, “they’re sweet and twisted and fit in perfectly with the Worship Worthy world.” The set of two double-headed dolls and a masked dominatrix are made to order, available in limited quantities.

Deuce Deuce!

OMOI TURNS TWO!
PARTY TIME, EXCELLENT! (Air guitar Wayne and Garth)

This year the celebration with commence with a Gothic Lolita fashion show, from our own, Toni Turner. She's responsible for all of the headbands and hair clips on the main table. This holiday we took inspiration from Yoyogi Park and the Harajuku neighborhood were girls basically just sit pretty and pose for photographs. Ambitious in execution yet delicate and doll-like. A perfect combination for killin' it! Omoi is now carrying Kera magazine! Much more punk, goth, loli than the mags already in stock. Extreme hairstyles, makeup, nails, shoes! A kaleidoscope of fashion!


There will also be light refreshments and 20% off your entire purchase! Perfect time to treat yourself to that Nooka watch you've been eyeing or a pair of handcrafted earrings straight from Japan. There are plenty of items for both men and women, even though Omoi tends to get reputation of being a super girl store. Despite the rep, all of the girls in the store definitely have a tomboy streak in them and therefore stock some BOSS merchandise.

Check the Barbary Coast series by SuperFishal for Upper Playground. Jeremy Fish put together a collection inspired by the hoodlums, harlots and heroes of the Bay Area. It features a sturdy metal cigarette case, a brushed gold lighter, sketchbook, leather belt with brass buckle, and a soft felt fedora. Recently Fish and the illustrious Miss Van co headlined a show at the Fifty24SF Gallery in the Lower Haight section of San Fransisco. Check out pictures from the jam packed show, HERE.

Another dope item for the gift giving folk, Liz calls these, "professional shot ware." HEARD!

So far the bear seems to be the most popular. Personally, I think the rhino needs to come home with me. They retail for $28, and are basically indestructible.

Plenty of rad items. The only way you will know is if ya come in and let us show you around!

A short message from Miss Liz:

Thank you, customers and friends, for a great time! We've learned so much, jammed tons of stuff into a tiny space, featured talented local artists, fought crime, been featured in magazines, stocked ultra-rare collector items without even knowing it (remember the Alex&Chloe Coco Chanel necklace collection and Le Magnifique's "Le Chat" tee?), and best of all - met tons of new people along the way.

DETAILS
Who- OMOI! Hosted by Liz and crew
What- Birthday Party and Fashion Show
When- Thursday December 11th 5-9pm
Where- 1608 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Also, don't forget to keep yourself updated by checking out the BLOG. Add Omoi on Myspace!
Remember when?

VIMBY - Omoi

Take Notice

Stephen Sprouse was a pioneer of mixing uptown sophistication with the abstract ambition of downtown fashions and making the New York fashionistas take notice. Well known for using custom screen print methods, graffiti, and Day Glo bright prints to outfit the early eighties. I'm sure most of you can recall the collaboration that he did with Louis Vuitton in 2001, remember those graffiti logo bags that were knocked off in your hood? Yea, that was Stephen Sprouse. Once again, LV creative director, Marc Jacobs, is utilizing the print for a fresh round of bags, sneakers, shoes, sunglasses, clothing, and other accessories. He also posed nude for the January issue of Harpers Bazaar which was shot by Terry Richardson, son of the legendary fashion photographer of the New York City era Sprouse was involved, Bob Richardson.

Wouldn't it be sweet if these graphic leggings could glow in the dark?

The release of this project coincides with the “Rock On Mars” retrospective that will be taking place at Deitch Projects from January 8th, and the release of “The Stephen Sprouse Book”

Along with the release of the product, Louis Vuitton will launch welovesprouse.com, a website dedicated to the artist, showcasing interviews with people that knew Sprouse.
These sneakers will be featured in the collection. Colorful, gold, and highlighter yellow? Yes, please.