Next Time Models

Nightlife

Skirt: Chelsea's
Leotard: Chelsea's
Bird feeder: Chelsea's

An in depth (as far as you can get) look into Tokyo teen fashion and it's subculture groups. It focuses on fashion groups dating back to the 50's and provides detailed descriptions of the trends as well as diagrams, must-haves, and ideal boyfriends. At times it is rather facetious and points out rules for fitting into the Mamba subculture (#6 You must not have a smelly pussy). It managed to entertain me.

Cruisin' for a Bruisin'

I was, to say the least, disappointed. That was probably because I had not one to relate to other than the abercrombie/prep stereotype/skater/surfer/wangster kids i was cruising with. I did read a few good books though, Atonement and Magical Thinking by Augusten Burroughs. I have much more to say about the cruise - but I'll save that for my own thoughts.

December 2007: Dedicated To You

MIMI's December 2007 issue, Dedicated To You, is now available. Tanzanian covergirl Teddy Kalonga talks about living the dream in Teddy In Hollywood. Also in this issue: author of My Virginity Is Ruining My Sex Life, Vivian Elebiyo, shares an excerpt from her book in My First Time, Namibian reporter Chilombo Mwondela-Katukula addresses religious and social stigma surrounding people living with HIV in HIV Stigma In Southern Africa, first time writer "Kara Weeks" shares her experience dating a man who's more than ten years her senior in When Your Man Is Older, designer Skye Roseline T. Chirape's rock meets ethnic label Skyetshooki is unveiled in New Designer On The Block ... and so much more!

All About MIMI Link: Volume 3, Issue 9: Dedicated To You www.mimimagazine.com/2007/december

Arnaud Loumeau

I would rather be deaf than blind

One Week

Insight is Tight

... And Billabong is wrong.
The 90's inspired Australian surf company is a better - yet lesser known version of the popularized Roxy and Billabong empires. I don't know why. Maybe they're poor or somthing, or maybe people don't like their clothes, i think they're tiight though.
those were some pretty elementary observations..

insight51.com

Maybelline New York Signs New Supermodel Jessica White

At 16, Jessica was discovered in her hometown of Buffalo, NY and made the brave move to Paris. Within six months, she landed campaigns for Chloe and the Gap. Soon, Jessica was walking the runways for New York's top designers including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs, and Tommy Hilfiger. She also landed in the pages of Harper's Bazaar and Teen Vogue.

Jessica's big break to supermodel status came in 2003 when she was chosen for Sports Illustrated's famed Swimsuit issue. Jessica went on to model in the next four successive issues. This was a first in history for an African American woman. Jessica quickly made headlines and was deemed the new Iman by the international press.

In 2006, her supermodel title was solidified when she appeared on the catwalk of the famed Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. At 23, Jessica is poised to be an absolute star in the industry.

Jessica represents the essence of the Maybelline woman: she is sophisticated, worldly-wise, and involved. In her spare time Jessica works on a charitable foundation she founded called "Angel Wings" which provides under privileged children in her hometown of Buffalo an opportunity to have new experiences and follow their dreams just as she has. "We are thrilled to have Jessica White representing Maybelline NewYork," says Serena Giovi, Vice President of Marketing for Maybelline NewYork Garnier. "Her striking beauty and spark for life, makes her a perfect choice for our brand."

Jessica is elated to be under contract with Maybelline New York alongside one of her favorite models of all time Christy Turlington."Maybelline products are a part of every woman's life and I am so honored to represent the African American community for a brand I have grown up with," says Jessica.

Jessica will make her sensational television and print debut for Maybelline New York in February 2008.

November 2007: L'Afrique, C'est Chic!

Finally, MIMI's November 2007 issue, L'Afrique, C'est Chic!, is yours to read. Get to know covergirl Mariam Malènty Baldé in the story Born To Shine, discover the best of what South Africa's designers have to offer for 2008's spring/summer season in Fashion Forward: South Africa Fashion Week, and read about actress Ini Edo's life in the spotlight in the story All The World's Her Stage. These are just a handful of the articles that MIMI knows you want to read in this issue. Happy reading!

All About MIMI Link: Volume 3, Issue 8: L'Afrique, C'est Chic www.mimimagazine.com/2007/november/index.html

Bee A Supermodel

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MIMI Style Link: Just Bee

December 1st Is World AIDS Day

MIMI Extra! Extra! Link: AIDS In Africa

All Saints

The London based clothing company, All Saints is a treasure. Its gothic meets punk meets girly clothes come across with a dark sophistication no Hot Topic could ever amount to. All Saints' intricate pieces mix and match different fabrics and tones to create dainty masterpieces balanced by fitted leather jackets. I know where i'll be stopping in next summer.

LESS COMMON

A taste of inspiration
Photos By MATT IRWIN
www.myspace.com/lesscommonmoresense

Gisella Boutique At Kulture2Couture 2007

(Photo Caption: Metallica Models Pose With Gisella Backstage At K2C 2007)
(Photo Credits: Gisella Archive)

MIMI Style Link: A Fashionable Family Affair: Gisella Boutique

Adelaide Damoah Exhibition In London

Adelaide Damoah will be taking part in a group show at the I 2 U Gallery, 110 Golborne Road (corner of Portobello and Golborne Road) Notting Hill, London starting on the 29th of November and running through the Christmas holidays. Visit Adelaide's MySpace page for regular updates at www.myspace.com/adelaidedamoah.
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MIMI Mambo Link: Stroke Of Genius: Adelaide Damoah www.mimimagazine.com/may2006/02-05-damoahart01.html

This is Where the Party's at

The cobrasnake, Billa, Kanan Kids, and outwithme are only a few of the popular party photo sites. It's like every "hipster" took a cue from Mark Hunter and decided to save up for some 1,000 camera and boom, it's goin down in da club. I don't dislike party photography, i think it's rather inspirational. The photographs don't own the people, the people own the photographs. It's like this fashion-meets-club culture that forms in to a melting pot for artist and musicians everywhere. Flipping through the photographs on outwithme.com i was like, "Woah.. cool parties actually happen here in Austin.." I had no idea that the nightlife was this thriving and i had no idea on how much i was missing out on. Granted, i can't go to most of these parties considering i'm under age..
Cobrasnake

Billa

Kanan Kids

Outwithme

Kid Sister

Like Lady Sovereign except not British and not white. Kid Sister hails from Chicago and probably wont make it to Austin for a few years- then i wont be interested; dammit.

Control - Kid Sister

An Amazing Book

This weekend I was in Marfa, Texas on my way back from visiting family, I popped into the Marfa Book Company and found the walls covered with "Art Books". Books that are all art, all about art, all about artists. It was an amazing book store saturated with inspiration and visual delights. I picked up this book while I was there. It is a catalog of hand type and it is amazing. I've found so much inspiration and it's just in time - graniph is holding a t-shirt design contest with a grand prize of 3000 dollars.