I am not an animal lover. They stink, make noise, and some have pea shaped poo. The zoo is my worst nightmare and I’ve never had a pet. Guess that doesn’t even make me an animal liker. Marie-Rosalie Bonheur made a living, and quite a name for herself, by being around animals. No, she wasn’t a zookeeper. She was a widely acclaimed animalière, or animal artist. She was a prominent artist in the 19th century who kicked the asses of her male counterparts with ease. Few females from this period are recognized for their artistic abilities, but Rosa established herself as one of the most original artists of the Realist tradition.

"Sheep in the Highlands" (1856). This painting is so flawless it looks like a photograph. The shadows and sky detail are executed perfectly.

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R.I.P. Corey Haim - 1971 - 2010

Most known for his teen heartthrob roles in 80’s hits such as Lucas, The Lost Boys, and License To Drive, Corey Haim passed this morning at 3 a.m. from a possible drug overdose. Although details from his death are still under investigation, the actor had battled a drug problem for several years. After attempting a comeback on A&E show, The Two Coreys (featuring fellow actor and friend, Corey Feldman), Haim relapsed and the show was canceled. Along with his passing comes the death of an era and yet another casualty to the ugly side of Hollywood.

The Goods!: New York Gets The Goods...It's Been Too Long! Shopping and food are a perfect combo! Here's the selection the ladies had to shop from.

It seems like forever!!! Six months to be exact, but I finally made it out to New York last week and JUST missed the snow!! YAY!! I had seven days to visit my cobbler and tailor, host a potluck and shopping party with the one and only Kerin Rose, have multiple meals out with my friends, a little bit of shopping and of course bring The Goods! to my accounts. I had the great pleasure of meeting Pamela Castillo of Market Publique and chatting vintage. A brief stop at the Nina/Delman Shoes offices to chat about their Delman exhibit at FIT: Scandal Sandals and Lady Slippers. Sadly I missed out on dancing but it was an intense work week, so work it was!

The Goods!: New York Gets The Goods...It's Been Too Long! Our very own, Kim gets The Goods! Here she models her "Prowling Ass Outfit". Jungle dress and bitchin' boots!

MISS Busy Lady Baca's Top 5 iPhone Apps-- she's gotta get them goods!

We’re a special breed here at M.I.S.S.–ladies who work hard, and play just as hard. A prime example of that is the below Top 5 video interview with one of the co-founders of M.I.S.S, Liz “Busy Lady” Baca, otherwise known as “Gotta Get the Goods” Baca. In case you weren’t schooled, Liz is a vintage hunter slangin’ the goods, and a stylist extraordinaire. While on the set of the latest M.I.S.S editorial shoot for Office Tramp, our in-house-stylist took a break from slaving away under the bright lights to have a little play time… with her iPhone.

Ravers, Grills, and Chanel galore–this is one of the many reasons why we’re Women Making History! Check out Liz “Busy Lady” Baca’s Top 5 iPhone Apps below!

In 2008, Dana Washington aka Dana La Rock, released “GoldBooms, SilverBangs: The Fun Tape,” an experimental electro-based mixtape she made on a $30 microphone from Guitar Center. With production by DJ A-Track and others on the mixtape, it was recieved with much acclaim.

We were sure we’d hear a lot more from Dana La Rock but she took a needed hiatus from music. Now we’re happy to announce that the 24-year old teacher preparation student is back with two new projects up her sleeve: “The Lover/Flying Lotus Listening” and “Port Loverfly EP”. Dana’s new projects will release towards the second half of 2010.