January 2011
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Top 10 in 2010
2010 was an exciting year for me. I got to cover a ton of events, meet some really amazing people, and move into the office out here in California. I also met tons of you guys, spent an entire summer on the road, and started several new video series. Thanks for always checking out what we have to say & being so awesome. Here are ten of my favorite things we did in 2010! -Amanda Rae
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December 2010
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Best & Worst Trends of 2010
Earlier today I asked you all to tweet us your favorite and not so favorite fashion trends of 2010. Here is what some of you guys called the best and worst. What do the rest of you think? Feel free to chime in down in the comments section.
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No Need To Be Specific...
Just want it ALL! hahah. I just spent the last 20 minutes looking at kids letters to Santa online and this is by far my favorite. Hope you guys all get what you want this year. Check back later this week for a recap of my favorite Vans events and moments of 2010. Happy Holidays!
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Dreaming of Warmer Weather
Okay so it’s still freezing, rainy, or snowy in most places right now… but a girl can dream right? A few items from our Spring line are now available, and even more will be dropping over the next few months. I bet you are already imagining beaches, warm sun, and spring break. Winter is totally almost over…. right? Well while your stuck inside check out what’s new in shop like theStrawberries...
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Holiday Contest
WIN from us! Beanies and Scarves are up for grabs. Click HERE to enter, open now through January 10th!
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Vans Girls DIY: No Sew Blanket
Your last DIY video before the holidays and it just so happens that it is a perfect last minute gift! Learn to make a rad blanket that involves zero sewing and very little time in this video. Customize it by picking patterns and colors to fit the personality of you or whoever you decide to make it for.
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Vans Girls: Cady Groves
Last week I met up with Cady Groves at the Vans store in Long Beach, CA. We talked about the album she is currently recording, shopped like crazy, and had tons of fun. Watch it all in the video below and check out all the looks she picked out. You can even see tons more photos on the Vans Girls Facebook page.
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Last Minute Holiday Shopping?
How about a pair of these rad Camryn’s in tan or black? This shoe not exactly their style? Design one for them at the Vans Customs Creator.
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Vans X Wish
Hey Atlanta! Head out and celebrate our new Vans Sophie collab with Wish. The event is open to the public so round up all your friends and go check it out.
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Hey Monday at SmartPunk
Our girl Cassadee Pope and the rest of her band Hey Monday stopped by Smart Punk to chat and play some tunes. Check it out below, and catch them on tour again this spring with Yellowcard, All Time Low, and The Summer Set. Oh yeah, and that crazy photo above? It’s Cassadee wearing the Vans Girls Backyard Jacket. Read more about it on her tour diary with Teen Vogue.
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Art Obsessed
Yeah… totally obsessed with this illustrator Morin Zasly from Jakarta right now. Check out a few of my favorites below, and see more of her work on her blog.
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VH1 Divas Salute The Troops
Check out some of our favorite Warped Tour Alumni like Paramore and Katy Perry tonight on VH1 at 9/8 C. The show looks to be incredible and features several more performers and host Kathy Griffin. Tune in & check out VH1 for more details
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Vans Girls DIY: Hooded Scarf
Time for another DIY video from us! Round up an old sweater or knit dress and make yourself or a friend a hooded scarf just in time for the holidays. This one requires a tiny bit of sewing but it’s super easy and we show you how to do it in the video below. When you are choosing what to cut up, make sure the knit is small enough so it won’t unravel when you cut into it, and make sure to cut...
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Behind The Scenes
Stoked to see Miss Kristin Stewart rocking yet another pair of Vans while shooting for the upcoming ‘Breaking Dawn,’ the last piece to the Twilight saga. She is looking pretty killer in the swimsuit too, right? More photos where these came from, over at Popsugar.
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Alexandra Abroad: Brazilian Food
“Hello from Brasil!! Like I promised in my last blog, today is all about that one thing that brings everyone joy and comfort: FOOD! So this past week while everyone in the States was busy baking pumpkin pie, making tangy cranberry sauce, frying huge turkeys and making loads of yummy stuffing, I was busy in Brazil watching everyone’s Facebook feed. It made me a little homesick. Last year, my...