Be an etnies Girl of the Month!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month?
We’re looking for cool girls who know how to be themselves and follow their own path, whether they’re into skating, surfing, snowboarding, riding motocross or BMX, or making their mark through art, music, fashion or other creative pursuits.
Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:
etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609
Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!
Bev Vuilleumier Wins Nikita Chickita Snowdown for Second Year Running
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, February 26, 2007
Congrats to etnies Girl flow riders Bev Vuilleumier and Dana Starr for placing first and second, respectively, at the Nikita Chickita Snowdown last Friday, Feb. 23. This marks the second year in a row that Bev has taken home first place. Well done, ladies!
e-Collection Available Now in Online Store!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, February 26, 2007
Select styles from the Spring 2007 e-Collection, a new and innovative shoe collection featuring premium materials, are available now through the etnies Girl Online Store!
Sally Fitzgibbons to Compete in Roxy Pro Trials Feb. 26
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, February 23, 2007
etnies Girl Australia distributor rider Sally Fitzgibbons is one of the favorites to win the Roxy Pro Trials this Monday, Feb. 26, which would earn her the wildcard spot in the main event, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast—event number one on the ASP Women’s World Tour. The 16-year-old will be among 12 surfers battling it out at Snapper Rocks, the main Gold Coast tournament site, for the coveted spot. In other news, she holds a narrow lead in the Pro Junior ratings. Good luck, Sally!
Meet Elizabeth, the etnies Girl of the Month!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, February 22, 2007
Make sure to check out the etnies Girl page for the most recent etnies Girl of the Month interview. This month, we interviewed 19-year-old Elizabeth about her passion for skateboarding, her biggest accomplishment and the best piece of advice she’s ever received.
Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month? Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:
etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609
Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!
Elizabeth
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, February 22, 2007
Elizabeth, the current etnies Girl of the Month, is just what we look for in etnies Girls—she’s smart, funny, a little bit cheeky and lives to skate. The 19-year-old hails from London, Ontario, Canada, and is in her second year at the University of Western Ontario. Currently studying biology, she hopes to do field research in the Arctic, as well as “travel to space to get some sweet moon crater skateboarding action.” We caught up with Elizabeth to discuss her passion for skateboarding, her biggest accomplishment and the best piece of advice she’s ever received.
“I learned I had to embarrass myself, make mistakes and fall to get better.”
etnies Girl: What are your interests?
Elizabeth: I love skateboarding and anything pertaining to skateboarding. I’m into music—I like to sing, write music, and play flute and guitar—the Internet, curling, bowling and space. My brother John directs movies and music videos, so I enjoy being part of his crew whenever the opportunity arises.
etnies Girl: What are your talents?
Elizabeth: I’m good at so many things, so I should tell you the few things I can’t do—like the splits, or a backflip, or anything where you have to be acrobatic or flexible, because I can’t even touch my toes...if being flexible makes you a better skateboarder then maybe I should do more stretches. OK, so I’m a fair singer, flautist, skateboarder, curler and bowler; apparently my filming skills need work; I’m good at Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit, but I suck at Wheel of Fortune.
etnies Girl: How did you get involved in skateboarding?
Elizabeth: Well, I was influenced by my older brothers, who were influenced by “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,” which came out in 1999. Pretty much the whole neighborhood started skating then.
etnies Girl: What do you like about etnies Girl?
Elizabeth: etnies Girl is the best because they gave me FREE shoes! It was perfect timing, too, because my old ones were destroyed. I like how they market toward females, not a lot of skateboarding brands do; hopefully, it’ll reel some more fems on the skate wagon, and they’ll see how much fun it is. But if not, then oh well, their loss.
etnies Girl: Why are you an etnies Girl?
Elizabeth: I just have fun skateboarding like anybody else. Skateboarders in general in my town are gawked at, so when people shout obscenities at me while I’m skating, I don’t care—I just think it’s funny.
etnies Girl: What do you do for fun?
Elizabeth: Anything relating to skateboarding is fun for me—I guess I’m obsessed or something? I dunno, just hanging out with my friends or family, playing “DDR,” listening to music, singing, going to shows, doing nothing, doing my homework.
etnies Girl: Where do you find inspiration?
Elizabeth: Watching skate videos pumps me up, especially ones featuring females because I can relate better. Reading the Bible also inspires me.
etnies Girl: What’s your biggest accomplishment?
Elizabeth: Probably giving birth to my beautiful twins…just kidding. I guess graduating high school and getting accepted to the university I wanted. Oh, and that time I tre flipped El Toro...
etnies Girl: Why do you love skateboarding so much?
Elizabeth: It’s really rewarding, and even though it can be pretty scary sometimes, I like the feeling in my stomach—I think they call them butterflies. Well, anyway, I like feeling all fluttery and buttery inside. Not only that, but it can turn a bad day into a good day, it gets the proverbial chip off of my shoulder.
etnies Girl: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Elizabeth: It was after my first time skating at the skatepark. I felt all self-conscious at first, but then my mom told me to skate for myself and not to think about what other people were thinking. That advice helped a lot. I learned I had to embarrass myself, make mistakes and fall to get better. Later, my mom said I should quit skateboarding; I was flabbergasted!
etnies Girl: What’s really important to you?
Elizabeth: Following my dreams, because I want to celebrate all the opportunities given to me by seizing them and bask in the reward of a fulfilling life.
etnies Girl: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?
Elizabeth: My sister calls me “Lizzardbreath”; I have two sisters and two brothers; and I am already behind in all my classes so I probably won’t have that much time for skateboarding this week. My brother, John, and his best friend, Daryl, aka “The Blessed Undead,” are making a really cool music video right now for a local hip-hop artist, “Exit Only.” It features a skateboard chase with Jessie Mcphee and Colin Findlater—they’re 15 and awesome at skateboarding. I recently bought the skate video, “Getting Nowhere Faster,” which features all female skaters, from West 49, and the guy working there made fun of it. My little sister just bought a kitten and she’s allergic to cats. So I guess that’s all, cats!
Elizabeth’s Favorite Things
Place: New Brunswick, Canada
Animal: Dog
Color: Blue
Hangout: “Anywhere skateboarding, my brother's house and my friends’ houses.”
City: Fredericton and Toronto
Songs to skateboard to: “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers, “Blood” by El-P, “Teenage Wasteland” by The Who, “Aerodynamic” by Daft Punk...
Album: “Led Zeppelin III”
Book: The “Harry Potter” series
Movie: “Present a Present” and “Gummo”
TV show: “Prison Break” and “Survivor”
Sport: Skateboarding, curling, basketball, hockey
Game: Euchre, Hearts, Texas Hold 'Em, “Chrono Trigger,” Risk, “Halo,” “Mario Kart”
Food: Macaroni salad
Candy: Reese's Pieces
Holiday: “June 21st [laughs]…I mean Christmas.”
Smell: “Fresh baked goods, fresh laundry, brand new DVD packages—mmm...manufacturing.”
Hobby: Skateboarding, singing, music
Guilty pleasure: “YouTube. I'm addicted.”
Athlete: “Lindsey Robertson, Mark Appleyard, Evelien Bouilliart—there are too many to name.”
Hero: “My brother, John Milne, and Colin Findlater for attempting the London Leap of Faith!”
etnies Girl shoe: Callicut
Be an etnies Girl of the Month
Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month? Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:
etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609
Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!
e-Collection Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, February 21, 2007
To celebrate the launch of the women’s e-Collection, a new and innovative shoe collection featuring premium materials, etnies Girl is giving you the chance to win a pair! Visit the Lifestyle page for full details on the e-Collection Giveaway.
Enter the e-Collection Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, February 21, 2007
To celebrate the launch of the women’s e-Collection, a new and innovative shoe collection featuring premium materials, etnies Girl is giving you the chance to win a pair!
A creative twist on etnies’ most popular footwear, e-Collection features the best styles from the limited edition etnies Plus collection, best sellers from etnies Girl upgraded with premium materials, as well as original styles, materials and unique color applications. The spring 2007 e-Collection features woven satin and cotton textiles, sliced or perforated full-grain leathers, high-grade nubucks and braided or screen embossed embellishments. The entire collection can be identified with a signature enamel “E” charm.
Three lucky winners will be randomly selected to win a pair of e-Collection shoes of their choice. No purchase necessary. Enter the contest by April 15, 2007, and good luck!
Spring 2007 Look Book
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, February 20, 2007
We’re excited to announce that we just launched a brand new feature in the Trends section—the Look Book! etnies Girl shoes, sandals, clothing and accessories are inspired by the diverse and colorful personalities of our talented team of riders, and are carefully designed to suit all etnies Girls. Check out the Spring 2007 Look Book to see how pieces from the season’s two complementary themes, “Cowboy Junkies” and “Bon Voyage,” easily coordinate for a complete and effortless style.
Sign Up for etnies Girl Updates!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, February 19, 2007
Stay updated on all of the latest etnies Girl happenings, products, team info, events, giveaways and promotions by subscribing to the etnies Girl Newsletter and RSS Feed!
Bunnies! On a Skateboard!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, February 16, 2007
One of our favorite people, skate filmer Lisa Whitaker, just sent in these photos of her brand new bunnies, and we thought they were just too cuteoverload.com not to share. Hope you enjoy…and happy Friday!
Where to Find Premium e-Collection Shoes Near You
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, February 16, 2007
etnies just launched the women’s e-Collection, a new and innovative shoe collection featuring premium materials, and shoes are available for the first time this month. The spring 2007 e-Collection features woven satin and cotton textiles, sliced or perforated full-grain leathers, high-grade nubucks and braided or screen embossed embellishments. The entire collection can be identified with a signature enamel “E” charm.
The women’s e-Collection is available now at the following select retail locations:
Dominion Skateboards
3008B W. Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: 804-359-7384
Wave Riding Vehicles
1900 Cypress Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-422-8823
Identity
312 S. 7th Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: 541-882-3300
Beach Bums
5620 East Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92807
Phone: 714-282-1662
Hansen’s
1105 S. Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-753-6595
TWC Surf and Sport
2867 Orchard Lake Rd.
Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Phone: 248-681-1300
510 Skateboarding
2500 Telegraph Avenue #408
Berkley, CA 94704
Phone: 510-843-1863
Shoe Biz II
1553 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415-861-3933
Trucker
232 Broadway
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 530-343-8164
You will also be able to purchase the e-Collection online through CCS.
UPDATE: Select styles from the Spring 2007 e-Collection are available now through the etnies Girl Online Store!
“12-PACK” Video Podcast: Part Four
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, February 15, 2007
“12-PACK” Part 4 (34MB)
etnies Girl released our first team DVD, “12-PACK,” late last year and, lucky for you, we’re podcasting it in its entirety!
“12-PACK” is the first ever five-sport female focused DVD and gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the etnies Girl team doing what they love best and ruling their own scene. Produced by etnies Girl, with much of the filming done by Lisa Whitaker of Villa Villa Cola, the project features some of the most talented action sports athletes ever assembled.
If you haven’t already seen them, check out parts one, two and three, and then watch the fourth and final segment (right click on the link above to download it).
Viva la “12-PACK!”
etnies Girl Surfer Mary Osborne Gives Back in Costa Rica
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, February 15, 2007
etnies Girl surfer Mary Osborne will take part in the seventh annual Robert August Surf & Turf charity event this month in Costa Rica, where she will participate in the distribution of wheelchairs provided by Free Wheelchair Mission.
Free Wheelchair Mission has funded and coordinated the delivery of over 150,000 wheelchairs worldwide, including areas of extreme need such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Later this month, the organization will deliver a shipment of 10,000 chairs to Costa Rica, where the Robert August Surf & Turf will be kicking off its seventh year. The weeklong golf and surf competition raises and distributes thousands of dollars for orphanages and schools in Costa Rica each year.
Robert August, son Sam August and pro longboarder Mary Osborne are scheduled to host and participate in the distribution of these mobility-giving chairs, as well as narrate a series of short form video documentaries on the two-day event. These video segments are being produced by Endless Fun Productions, and will stream over Free Wheelchair Mission’s Web site, as well as be made available to broadcast outlets around the country and via podcast.
Third Annual etnies GvR to Premiere on FUEL TV This Friday
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, February 15, 2007
The third annual etnies GvR will premiere on FUEL TV this Friday, Feb. 16, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time), and will re-air 14 more times over the next month. etnies GvR brought together the best professional skateboarders in the world aligned by stance—goofy foot and regular foot—in the be-all and end-all barometer of stance domination.
At the start of the third annual etnies GvR, Teams Goofy and Regular were tied with one win each, and at the close of the event, Team Goofy had won its second title. Team Goofy was led by team captain Dave Swift, editor-in-chief of The Skateboard Mag, and Team Regular appointed SLAP Magazine’s Mark Whiteley and Joe Brook as co-captains.
Catch the premiere on FUEL TV to see Jereme Rogers win first place for the second year in a row, and to watch Ryan Sheckler and Nyjah Huston earn the MVP awards for their respective teams. The premiere also includes great bowl contest and behind-the-scenes footage from etnies GvR.
etnies GvR 2006 Airdates:
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007:
8:00 p.m. ET, 5:00 p.m. PT
11:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. PT
2:00 a.m. ET, 11:00 p.m. PT
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007:
12:00 p.m. ET, 9:00 a.m. PT
3:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. PT
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007:
10:00 p.m. ET, 7:00 p.m. PT
1:00 a.m. ET, 10:00 p.m. PT
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007:
4:00 a.m. ET, 1:00 a.m. PT
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007:
5:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. PT
8:00 p.m. ET, 5:00 p.m. PT
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007:
11:30 a.m. ET, 8:30 a.m. PT
2:30 p.m. ET, 11:30 a.m. PT
6:00 p.m. ET, 3:00 p.m. PT
Friday, March 2, 2007:
12:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 a.m. PT
4:30 p.m. ET, 1:30 p.m. PT
The fourth annual etnies GvR is set for Oct. 4-7, 2007, at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest, and the first GvR Europe is scheduled for June 15-17, 2007, at the Prissick Skatepark in Middlesbrough, UK. For additional details, photo galleries and video, visit the etnies GvR site.
“12-PACK” Video Podcast: Part Three
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, February 12, 2007
“12-PACK” Part 3 (56MB)
etnies Girl released our first team DVD, “12-PACK,” late last year, and now (lucky for you) we’re podcasting it in its entirety! If you haven’t already done so, watch segments one and two, and then enjoy part three (right click on the link above to download it). Make sure to check back tomorrow for the fourth and final installment…
Viva la “12-PACK”!
Happy Birthday to Janna Meyen!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, February 12, 2007
We’d like to wish a very happy birthday today to etnies Girl team snowboarder Janna Meyen!
“12-PACK” Video Podcast: Part Two
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, February 9, 2007
“12-PACK” Part 2 (47MB)
etnies Girl released our first team DVD, “12-PACK,” late last year and, lucky for you, we’re podcasting it in its entirety. If you haven’t already seen it, watch the first segment, and then make sure to check out the second one (right click on the link above to download it). Stay tuned for part three.
Viva la “12-PACK!”
Premium e-Collection Shoes for Women Available Now
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, February 9, 2007
etnies is proud to announce the addition of the women’s e-Collection, a new and innovative shoe collection featuring premium materials. A creative twist on etnies’ most popular footwear, e-Collection features the best styles from the limited edition etnies Plus collection, best sellers from etnies Girl upgraded with premium materials, as well as original styles, materials and unique color applications.
The spring 2007 e-Collection features woven satin and cotton textiles, sliced or perforated full-grain leathers, high-grade nubucks and braided or screen embossed embellishments. The entire collection can be identified with a signature enamel “E” charm.
Key styles include:
- Shift – A classic high-top style with feminine details that was one of the most popular women’s styles from the etnies Plus collection last season
- Easy-E and Lo-Cut II Slim – Two popular slim skate sneakers from the inline etnies Girl collection enhanced with unique fabrications and colors
- Kensington – A new fashion savvy, flat, lightweight jogger style
- Shaidy – An update to a fashion wedge silhouette from the etnies Plus collection
The women’s e-Collection is available now at select retail locations. Stay tuned to find out how you can win a pair of e-Collection shoes of your choice!
“12-PACK” Video Podcast: Part One
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, February 8, 2007
“12-PACK” Part 1 (47MB)
etnies Girl released our first team DVD, “12-PACK,” late last year, and now (lucky for you) we’re podcasting it in its entirety!
“12-PACK” is the first ever five-sport female focused DVD and gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the etnies Girl team doing what they love best and ruling their own scene. Produced by etnies Girl, with much of the filming done by Lisa Whitaker of Villa Villa Cola, the project features some of the most talented action sports athletes ever assembled.
Watch the first of four segments now (right click on the link above to download it) and stay tuned for part two tomorrow.
Viva la “12-PACK!”
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day…
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, February 8, 2007
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re shopping for your valentine or looking to treat yourself, we have the perfect gift—the etnies Girl Heart Collection! Visit the etnies Girl Online Store to purchase these sweet shoes in either the Callicut or Flirt styles.
Rell Sunn Story “Heart of the Sea” Screening in Laguna Beach Feb. 9
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, February 7, 2007
If you are in the Southern California area, don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend a screening of “Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka’ehukai,” a beautiful and inspiring documentary about the Queen of Makaha, surf legend Rell Sunn. The Laguna Beach Film Society will present the film, along with two documentary shorts, on Friday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Forum Theater, located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road on the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach, Calif. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Forum Theater.
About “Heart of the Sea”:
A feature film by Lisa Denker and Charlotte Lagarde, “Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka’ehukai” is an award-winning documentary about the life of surf legend Rell “Kapolioka'ehukai” Sunn, a pioneer in women’s competitive surfing and a founding member of the Women’s Professional Surfing Association. The documentary was filmed a year before Sunn lost her 15-year struggle with breast cancer in 1998. She is fondly remembered for her contributions both to surfing and to the people of Hawaii.
Additional Information:
Registration: 6:45 p.m. at the Forum Theater
Film Screening: 7:00 p.m. at the Forum Theater
Q & A Session: following the screening
Tickets: $15 each
Address: 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
For more information, call 949-494-5872 ext. 201.
Spring 2007 Collection Available Now!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, February 6, 2007
The new etnies Girl Spring 2007 Collection is available now through the etnies Girl Online Store! If you’d rather head to a shop or the mall, you can also download our Spring 2007 Catalog and check out the Shop Locator for the etnies Girl retailer near you…