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I simply love this brand. MOB -- Married to the Mob ! And who else other than KID SISTER to represent?! Most Official Bitches Rock MOB. This Spring/Summer '09 collection features more of the brands street bravado with tough yet still feminine graphic styles. Their lineup gets a boost from cut-and-sew as well with several outerwear pieces in vibrant and muted color tones. Snow fashion is increasingly inspired by streetwear, which in turn is influenced by "street" art and the music industry. Bring freshness and stand out by paying attention to these trends and to the brands that are embracing these influences. You know how it can suck to be rocking the same gear--on the mountain or during apres-ski lounge sessions--than anyone else? Get the goods everyone will crave, and no one other than -you- will be rocking... How?? Get ahead of the curve. Mode Snow's here to tell you what to get now, what's hot, different, and as desirable as you want to be. Start by addressin...

So you've got brains huh?! Well then, it may be worth looking into preserving this treasure. How about even spoiling it with a fancy helmet? Munich-based Bogner is the official outfitter of the German Olympic ski team. Founder Willy Bogner, a former Olympic skier, got his start more than 70 years ago by importing Norwegian skis. He then launched his own line of windbreakers and other fashionable outdoor apparel with his wife, Maria. The company, now run by their son Willy Bogner, Jr., 65, introduced the "Gold Rush" helmet as part of its winter line. The headgear features a shock-absorbent inner shell and suede padding that keeps your head cool and dry. This is actually Bogner's collaboration with Indigo Snow. They created the ultimate accessory, the lightweight, shock-absorbing helmet sells for $650. Indigo Snow also makes cobra and snake skin designs such as the Python pattern: But then there's the snake brown, the snake boa or the snake fire. Check them out by...

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There are many ways you can take part in this historical moment--the first African-American President of the US of A. How about doing it with style? If you missed out on the election day Obama Clutch Bag from Armando Javier Design--a mother and son company that works fine leather--you will probably have a chance to get the very likely coming soon next edition of the clutch featuring tomorrow's headlines. Rock it at your apres-ski party! The Brownie Point Leather Work Bag is pretty sick too. The front flap is 4 oz. Vegetable Tanned leather, finished in a medium sheen for super protection from snowy weather. Check out Lynda and Mando Zamora's blog: Association of Workers in Leather (AWL). They are the founders and owners of Armando Javier Design. Great way to stay tuned to what's next in their line of hot leather items. Need a tee to rock under your riding hoodie? Check out this selection from Runway to Change . One of my favs, the Unisex T by Dereon . Dereon, by the way, ...

As featured in an October '08 post , Nike's Zoom Force 1 is a sneaker lover's must have snowboard boot. The initial conservative prints and color stories are giving in to the wild out of wack Danny Kass pro model. Love it, or hate it, you tell me! I love the boot.... Not so much the commercial. But here it is anyways for your entertainment of the day ;p ~Mayta

Message of wisdom from Burton: "You know that mega loop you've always wanted to add to your back yard park, but never had enough snow for? Don't let it cold your pizza, we might have a solution. All you have to do is build a bomber mini shred park, film you and your crew slaying it, send us the video, and if we back it you could end up with a shiny new personal snow making set up." So go on and win that fluff making machine! Click here to enter the contest. Oh, and if you really want to make an impression, make sure you're wearing Burton's Mutiny Jacket in a wild True Red Zebra. --I say this one should have partnered with Bono's [RED] campaign which is a global effort to encourage fashionistas to choose items/designs of high quality that are donating a portion of the proceeds from their sale to the fight against AIDS in Africa. ~Mayta

In Paris this mid-January? Then you can be amongst the few lucky ones who will enjoy an exclusive preview of the long awaited Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals collaboration . Visit Colette in Paris! The L.A. based designer is officially launching his line of Adidas Originals this February. I have been drooling over photographs in the meantime. Jeremy infused some of his hoodies and kicks with animal prints. He goes beyond the print with this hoodie in particular! You literally feel like you're wearing (and becoming) a leopard. Animal Prints--Why They Keep Coming Back: “Animal prints play off the idea of women being vixenish, wild, and fierce,” says Valerie Steele of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. So it’s no surprise that fashionistas have been spotted in the prints since the cave-dwelling days — though the trend is most strongly identified with the 50s and 60s, when it was favored by sultry pinup girls, like Bettie Page and Ann-Margret. (from MSN Lifestyle ...

I simply heart this guy... and he's got some sweet hoodies! Jon, you're the hottest regular everyday normal guy. ~Mayta

How beautiful a snowflake can be... Freeze it forever in timeless sparkle of Tiffany & Co. Jewelry. This silver pendant is exclusively available at Colette in Paris, and for online orders ... well, I hope you have a French address to have it delivered to! "He held up his hand, rubbing the ball of the thumb over the calloused palm and gazing at the dirt that was ingrained in the flesh itself and which no brush could scrub away. How different was her palm! He thrilled deliciously at the remembrance. Like a rose-petal, he thought; cool and soft as a snowflake. He had never thought that a mere woman's hand could be so sweetly soft. He caught himself imagining the wonder of a caress from such a hand, and flushed guiltily." -Martin Elden, by Jack Johnson Oh, and if you haven't noticed... cupcakes have been THE thing in all things food & fashion for more than a year and Tiffany is offering you--cupcake luvRs--a sweet pendant . What's more, if you like tempo, e...

Lauren Traub Teton of SnowboardSecrets.com pays a visit to Killington VT's Darkside Shop . Cute vid ;p Introducing "Snow Cleavage." Not all ladies have the tahtahs needed to rock the snow cleavage.

During the Paris trip, I just had to stop every other day at Colette . Amongst the goods this sick Parisian store carried, they included M.O.B , Pro-Keds , and so much more! To give you a sneak peek, check out this video from men.style.com (not to worry, the store carries the goods you ladies would crave). or this one from Concierge . Until January 10th only, Colette invites you for a free ride with 50% off discount flights to Fall Winter 2008 fashion !! For the first time, also take this opportunity on colette.fr .

What better way for Mode Snow to bring you the latest fashion news than by traveling to Paris to spot what's in the streets and in stores?! Yes, that's why I was offline over the New Year and only get to wish you happy 2009 today! I'd like to kick off the year by listing a couple of posts from '08 that feature the goods that were so hot in Paris: 1. Fur Hats ! For him and her, they all love it. 2. Droopy Beanies -- and as mentioned in that post, I owe the Goorin Brothers beanie, and got so many compliments from random strangers! 3. New Uggs -- funny enough, it was UK, USA and Australian tourists who were rocking these big time! I totally spotted the camo print on several occasions. 4. Spy Goggle - spotted these in the hottest sun glasses stores and the some of the sickest street fashion and second hand/thrift stores (so hip in Paris by the way) many of them being located around Etienne Marcel (awesome shopping area in central Paris). More to come on "Paris kno...