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We share the good stuff here... so here we go! Enter to win a trip to Australia!! You have until November 15, 2009 to enter. Sorry, but the contest is only open to US ans Canadian residents of 18-35 yo. Check out ROXY.com for more details . While you're on their site, take a look at Roxy's fall 2009 lookbook . Here's one that will be a winner in the US and Europe this winter. Vests have been around this summer and if you haven't started yet to build your collection of various colors, sizes and textiles, choose a few that will complement the ones that you may already have so you can combine them and layer up. Layering and the loose/tight clothes combo are the trend driving this fall's fashion, and I love how comfortable this relaxed style feels and how chic it looks at the same time. This look combines a cotton sweater vest with a shorter vest in jean. I particularly like the details of the Multiple Choice Vest , which is a racerback sweater vest with wood buttons an...

Married To The Mob brings on Part II of Spring 2009 collection. So hot and sexy, it sells! But.... hey!!! OMG double G! This photo shoot session reminds me of some good old days... The mood, vibe, location---and may I say EVERYTHING---about the photography supporting the intro of MOB's Spring fabulo-delicious designs remind me of this good ol' home session shoot taken in Boston round 2005! Here's a shot in a Boston apt, with your everyday gal Mayta. That knitted hat rules. Its vine green here, but I also found it in a burgundy color... I just love this hat. Check out Goorin 's model, which is close to this one. The tank top with the scorpion--even though I am cancer-- is from Urban Outfitters. The kicks were pre-releases of Gravis ' summer sneakers. And those pants.... ooooh so sweet with their waist band. So athletic looking cargos! H&M woman! And so are the pin stripe baggies in the pic below. Rock baggy pinstripes with a wife beater and... Do YOU know the...

So ladies... this winter--and upcoming winter for the southern hemisphere--the color is PURPLE! From the old time favorite, Nikita brings you the Kuma Zipped Hoodie , which brings back prints from its Face Pants ! Ooh!! And check out Empyre's Verglas Colorblock Snow Fleece at a sick discount on Zumiez! This is for the ladies who like to rock the craveworthy goods: "where did you get this???" Now is the time! Empyre is on sweet sale right now on Zumiez. Another old time favorite--featuring a sweet classic cut--Volcom. Get Volcom's Damby Full-Zip Sweater in purple from Wave Rave's shop! You know how sexy it is to wear your BF's clothe ;p One of my fav brands to bring us ladies our men's coolest hoodies is Matix ! This puffy zip up hoodie simply rocks. As we would say in France it is like a "doudoune!" So cozy, you can cuddle up and fall asleep in it. What else can you ask for than have it in the sweetest colors scheme?! Purple, Black and Gray, ...

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...

Ride Snowboards likes to push the boundaries of tech with their constant binding and board innovation: slimewalls, canted footbed bindings, 1 strap bindings and more. This year, they decided to up the ante by doing artist collaborations. The women got the best end of this deal with a head to toe setup by Japanese cult brand Tokidoki . With graphics inspired by robots and anime, and tech at the highest level in the industry, they are items worth getting and keeping in your collection. The Canvas board is designed to be a Society for the ladies. It's got Ride's patented Slimewalls to dampen the feel, carbon stringers, and the new "Pop Stix" to bounce you off kickers. It's a fantastic all-mountain ride. The Scarlet Boot is new for this year with boa lacing, heat moldable liners, and furry lining for a plush, comfy feel. The Zeta binding is the highest-end women's binding from Ride. It's light as a feather, super damp, and the comfy straps are like none you...

When paying a visit to Stratton's Mountain Riders shop (Vermont), we spent the time these bindings deserved checking them out. Burton's Escapades, my all time favs, look SO HOT this year! I am all about animal prints, and these seem to always be IN. So here is my pick: Burton Escapade in Teal Zebra . Burton Escapade in Teal Zebra . It is not just about a face lift, it's about continuous improvement. The Burton Escapade is the ultimate women's binding. It has been so since the introduction of canted hi-backs, which are designed for the comfort of women's calves. The gel heel cushioning adds extra comfort to Burton's Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design. Light-weight thanks to its 50:50 Carbon Fiber/Nylon Composite; and stay locked in thanks to the toe, or cap, strap--one of the best inventions since the intro of hi-backs. The Escapades are also available in White/Gold (bling bling!) and Matte Black. Now, for "The Look" let's pair it up with some boot...

As mentioned in previous posts, Mode Snow brings you the goods from "Featured Shops." Know of a shop we should rave bout? Drop a line! Mountain Riders has two locations in Vermont. We paid a visit to Stratton's shop. A rail jam session was taking place on the front lot and a DJ kept the beat going. As you enter the store, you are immediately drawn to the wall of bindings. We will feature some of the hottest set ups in "The Look" posts where we provide you combos on how to rock featured items. For bindings, we'll make boot suggestions, for both the ideal fit, but most important to you--fashionista--the look ;p Stay tuned! And click on the RSS feed orange icon on the left to stay up to date with every latest news and trend spottings from Mode Snow. ~Mayta