Meet Alize, the etnies Girl of the Month!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 30, 2007
Make sure to check out the etnies Girl page for the most recent etnies Girl of the Month interview. This month, we chatted with seven-year-old Alize about how she got into pool skating, why she’s an etnies Girl and her biggest goal.
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!
Alize
Posted by: Sarah | Sunday, April 29, 2007
Photo: © Jay Smiledge
If you spend much time at the etnies Skatepark in Lake Forest, chances are you’ve seen Alize, our current etnies Girl of the Month and the newest (and youngest) member of the etnies Girl flow team. What makes her immediately stand out from the crowd is her phenomenal skating coupled with the fact that she’s pint-sized and probably wearing something pink. At just seven years old, Alize is absolutely fearless and on her way to becoming one of the best female skaters out there. We chatted with her about how she got into pool skating, why she’s an etnies Girl and her biggest goal.
“When grow up, if I’m a pro skater, I’m going to try to raise money for sick kids.”
etnies Girl: What are your interests?
Alize: Mostly skateboarding and snowboarding, but I also like animals, dancing, coloring and singing a lot.
etnies Girl: What are your talents?
Alize: I think I’m good at skateboarding and snowboarding.
etnies Girl: How did you get involved in skateboarding?
Alize: Well, I was snowboarding first, and my mom wanted me to keep up with snowboarding over the summer, so she got me into skateboarding and that kind of became my sport.
etnies Girl: How did you get into pool skating?
Alize: What I did is I brought my street tricks inside the bowl and just pretended that it was a street course.
etnies Girl: Does it ever scare you? You seem so fearless!
Alize: When I got my airs over the coping it sort of scared me a little bit. So I just started practicing and practicing, and I finally got comfortable with it.
etnies Girl: Do you enjoy competing?
Alize: Yeah, it’s fun. I like meeting new people and I just like the good opportunity.
etnies Girl: When did you start competing and how often do you compete?
Alize: I did my first one when I was four and it was against all boys! I compete a lot now, especially in the summer.
etnies Girl: What do you like about etnies Girl?
Alize: I like that etnies does a lot of stuff for girls, way more than other shoe companies. It’s great because other people see about you and stuff, like with this interview.
etnies Girl: Why are you an etnies Girl?
Alize: Because I’m myself. I learn tricks that I want to learn, not what I see everyone else is doing. I even skate in skirts!
etnies Girl: What do you do for fun?
Alize: I like to play with make-up and dress up, I love the park, coloring, and I like hanging out with my friends a lot.
etnies Girl: Where do you find inspiration?
Alize: Skaters like Patrick Ryan and Curren Caples. I see them skate and it makes me want to learn.
etnies Girl: What’s your biggest accomplishment?
Alize: Learning my late grab. It took me three months of practicing everyday.
etnies Girl: Why do you love skateboarding so much?
Alize: Because you get to hang out with friends; but you’re not just hanging out when you play with them, you’re learning too.
etnies Girl: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Alize: My family tells me just to go out there and have fun, try my best and that anybody who tries their best is a winner.
etnies Girl: What’s really important to you?
Alize: My family and a good education.
etnies Girl: What’s one you’re your biggest goals?
Alize: Ever since I was about five, I’ve been thinking of a goal. And I thought of one. When grow up, if I’m a pro skater, I’m going to try to raise money for sick kids. My mom says that’s great and that even now I can try to do demos for sick kids. Maybe I can get my friends together and we can get $1 for each ticket and give the money to the sick kids. That’s my goal.
etnies Girl: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?
Alize: When grow up I want to be a pro skateboarder, pro snowboarder and a veterinarian. I want to get off work, show up at the skatepark, change into some skate shoes and start skateboarding!
Alize Video
Check out video of Alize skating in last year’s etnies GvR skull bowl contest!
Alize’s Favorite Things
Place: Las Vegas and Mammoth
Animal: “I love all animals. My favorite is a pony and a horse.”
Color: Yellow, green, pink, black and white
Hangout: Skateparks
Song: “I like the ‘High School Musical’ songs.”
Band: blink-182
Book: “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein
Movie: “High School Musical”
TV show: “Full House,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Hannah Montana” and “Fresh Prince”
Sport: Skateboarding and snowboarding
Game: “I love board games and Go Fish.”
Food: “House Chicken from Pickup Stix.”
Candy: “All of it but Red Vines.”
Holiday: Christmas and Halloween
Smell: “The flowers in my Grandma’s garden.”
Hobby: Bowling and swimming
Guilty pleasure: “Sneaking chocolate!”
Athlete: Cara Beth Burnside
Hero: “My Grandpa.”
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!
New Accessories in the Online Store!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, April 27, 2007
More accessories from our spring 2007 collection have just been added to the etnies Online Store! The online store is your source for the season’s hottest shoes, clothing and accessories, including styles and colors that are hard to find anywhere else.
Enter the etnies Girl & Brazilian Girls Giveaway by May 9!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, April 26, 2007
etnies Girl and Brazilian Girls are teaming up to give you the chance to win! Two winners will be randomly selected to receive an autographed copy of the Brazilian Girls’ second release, “Talk to La Bomb,” as well as a Brazilian Girls T-shirt and poster, a pair of the Fakie and a Lucia Track Hoodie. Enter the etnies Girl & Brazilian Girls Giveaway by May 9, 2007, and good luck!
Win a Trip to an etnies Girls Get on Board Camp in Switzerland!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Our friends at Cooler are running a contest with us to give away an all-expenses-paid trip to attend an etnies Girls Get on Board (GGOB) BMX or skate camp in Basel, Switzerland!
Visit Cooler online to enter for your chance to win a trip to the etnies GGOB BMX clinic taking place July 23-29, or the skate clinic taking place Aug. 4-12. The winner will also receive an etnies Girl goodie bag and free entry into the European Skateboard Championships.
Hurry, because this contest ends June 10, 2007!
Happy Birthday to Stacey Mulligan!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, April 24, 2007
We’d like to give a big birthday shout-out today to etnies Girl BMX team rider Stacey Mulligan! We hope you have a very happy birthday, Stacey!
Sally Fitzgibbons Wins Brother Neilsen Pro
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, April 24, 2007
etnies Girl Australia distributor rider Sally Fitzgibbons competed at the Brother Neilsen Pro Junior at Burleigh Heads last week, easily winning the event’s inaugural three-star rated girls’ division. The 16-year-old was in good form in her first round as she has been all year, dominating the semi-final and then progressing to the final, which she won 15.25 to 6.35, securing her first win of the season and extending her ASP Australasian Pro Junior series ratings lead to 1345 points. The Pro Junior series will now have a break until September, when it will resume in Wollongong with a few surfers still in contention for the title.
Sally leaves for Portugal next week, where she will compete in the ISA World Surfing U18 titles.
[Photo via Surfing Australia]
Mother’s Day Is Right Around the Corner…
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 23, 2007
There are less than three weeks left till Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is May 13. Show your mama you care with some cute shoes, clothing and accessories from the etnies Online Store.
Earth Day 2007: Do Your Part!
Posted by: Sarah | Sunday, April 22, 2007
Today is Earth Day! Do your part to protect our planet today and everyday, whether it’s by skating or riding your bike instead of taking a car, using recycled paper to take notes in class, or wearing environmentally friendly shoes and clothes. Remember, small changes can make a big difference.
Become the Next West 49 Model!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, April 19, 2007
Our friends over at West 49 are running a new contest to find their next model…and that model could be YOU!
Visit West 49’s “Sooo Not a Model” contest page, simply tell them a little about yourself and your style, fill out the entry form, upload a photo of yourself and—voila!—you could be the next West 49 model. It’s sooo simple to enter for your chance to win!
Don’t Forget to Enter the etnies Girl & Aaron Kraten Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, April 18, 2007
etnies Girl and Southern California native Aaron Kraten have united for a special collection that expresses a shared passion for art and skateboarding culture. Inspired by the individuality of girls who skateboard in an urban environment, Kraten’s artistic interpretation is reflected through this creative collaboration. The entire collection is available now exclusively through PacSun; the items will be available through other retailers in June 2007.
One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to receive the Aaron Kraten Collaboration Fakie, Fleece and Tote, and two runners-up will each receive the Fakie. Enter the etnies Girl & Aaron Kraten Giveaway by June 15, 2007, and good luck!
Get to Know etnies Girl Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, April 17, 2007
We recently caught up with etnies Girl Australia distributor rider Sally Fitzgibbons, who is making a name for herself with her controlled, aggressive style of surfing. Check out this quick interview with the current girls’ leader of the ASP Australasian Junior Series, and expect to hear a lot more about her in the years to come.
For more info about Sally, read her etnies Girl of the Month interview from July 2005 and visit Sally’s Web site.
What’s your hometown?
I’m from Gerroa, South Coast, New South Wales.
Where do you live now?
Same place, but I travel a lot now.
How and when did you start surfing?
I started at the age of eight when my Dad pushed me onto waves at the river mouth at Gerroa.
Who did you surf with at first?
Just my Dad and my brothers Simon, Russell and Ash.
Who were some early influences on your surfing?
My Dad, Layne, Chelsea and Todd Prestage.
Who do you usually surf with now?
I go surfing with the Roxy crew, the Wrights (Kirby and Tyler), or anyone else hanging at the Pro Junior comps.
Do you enjoy surfing in contests?
Yes, I love it, even when things don’t go well. It’s great fun.
How could contests be improved?
They could incorporate a tag team for fun at some point during the day where you just grab some friends.
What’s the best part about being a pro surfer?
Meeting people and putting myself to the test.
What’s the worst part about being a pro surfer?
Nothing, you get to go surfing!
What are your favorite surf movies?
My favorites are “First Chapter: Dane Reynolds,” “Sabotaj,” “Montaj” and “Campaign.”
What kind of board do you ride?
I ride a DHD Surfboard with FCS fins.
How long is it?
My board is 5’5”.
How did you get on etnies?
My brother Simon contacted Toby Martin when we started doing comps.
What do you like about etnies?
The shoe range and the company vibe.
What do you enjoy most about surfing?
It’s fun and challenging.
Is there anything you dislike about surfing?
Nothing. Surfing is better than not surfing.
Have you ever been bitten or stung in the water?
No, I’ve been lucky so far.
Have you ever been the subject or perpetrator of localism?
Yes. Girls have to cope with it more than boys.
Where in the world are the best waves?
I’m still looking for that place.
Who are your favorite surfers of all time?
Chelsea, Sofia, Steph and Kelly.
What have been the highlights of your surfing career?
My first Pro Junior win when I was 14, placing second at the World Titles and winning back-to-back Aussie titles.
What do you enjoy besides surfing?
I like to skate, play my guitar and run.
What are your future goals, both in surfing and in general?
My goal is to make the WCT and become a professional athlete.
Be an etnies Girl of the Month!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 16, 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!
Order Your Custom etnies Today!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, April 13, 2007
Visit the etnies Online Store to customize your very own pair of Callicut, The Cinch or The Sheckler today!
Sign Up for etnies Girl Updates!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, April 11, 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, Site Alerts and RSS Feed!
Vote for Leanne and Bev for “If Ullr Was a Girl” Contest by April 18!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, April 10, 2007
If you haven’t already voted for etnies Girl riders Leanne Pelosi and Bev Vuilleumier for the “If Ullr Was a Girl” contest, they need your votes!
There are four components to the competition, with each being weighed equally. That’s where you come in. The girls need to receive as many votes as possible to help them win. You can vote once per rider, per day, until voting closes on April 18.
The other parts of the contest include a pipe and park event, a creative presentation and a big mountain competition, which will all take place April 13-22 at the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
The Ullr Girl title and $25,000 grand prize will be awarded to the finalist with the most points after all four competitions.
Please take a moment to vote for Leanne and vote for Bev now!
Good luck, ladies!
etnies Girl & Brazilian Girls Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 9, 2007
Brazilian Girls are the newest etnies Girl Artists! Check out the band’s Artists page and enter for your chance to win the etnies Girl & Brazilian Girls Giveaway!
Enter the etnies Girl & Brazilian Girls Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 9, 2007
etnies Girl and Brazilian Girls are teaming up to give you the chance to win! Two winners will be randomly selected to receive an autographed copy of the Brazilian Girls’ second release, “Talk to La Bomb,” as well as a Brazilian Girls T-shirt and poster, a pair of the Fakie and a Lucia Track Hoodie. Enter the etnies Girl & Brazilian Girls Giveaway by May 9, 2007, and good luck!
New Clothing in the Online Store!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, April 6, 2007
More clothing from our spring 2007 collection has just been added to the etnies Girl Online Store! The online store is your source for the season’s hottest shoes, clothing and accessories, including styles and colors that are hard to find anywhere else.
etnies Girl & Aaron Kraten Collaboration and Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, April 5, 2007
etnies Girl and Southern California native Aaron Kraten have united for a special collection that expresses a shared passion for art and skateboarding culture. Inspired by the individuality of girls who skateboard in an urban environment, Kraten’s artistic interpretation is reflected through this creative collaboration, the first in the etnies Girl Starving Artist Collection.
About the Starving Artist Collection
We’re all driven by art, creativity and individuality. Many of us have starved and sacrificed everything to live our lifestyle and survive off what we are passionate about. At etnies, artistic inspiration, passion and dedication inspire us, which is why we choose up-and-coming artists to create the Starving Artist Collection with us.
About Aaron Kraten
Aaron Kraten has always had a passion for art. From a young age, he carried around small sketchbooks so he could draw whenever and wherever inspiration hit. In 1999, he found an audience for his artwork when he started working at a thrift store in Costa Mesa, Calif., where he began displaying his fingerpainted work, which utilized abandoned mixed media materials and store paint. He soon began submitting his work to local galleries and museums, and currently shows about four times a year. “I can truly say these are the best days of my life,” says Kraten, whose exposure to the action sports industry and lifestyle has led him to work with a wide range of companies for special collaborations and products. To learn more, visit Aaron Kraten online.
Where to Find the Collection
The Aaron Kraten Collaboration Fakie, Fleece and Tote are available now at PacSun. Visit PacSun online to find a store near you. The items will be available through other retailers in June 2007.
Enter for Your Chance to Win!
One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to receive the Aaron Kraten Collaboration Fakie, Fleece and Tote, and two runners-up will each receive the Fakie. Enter the etnies Girl & Aaron Kraten Giveaway by June 15, 2007, and good luck!
Enter the etnies Girl & Aaron Kraten Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, April 5, 2007
etnies Girl and Southern California native Aaron Kraten have united for a special collection that expresses a shared passion for art and skateboarding culture. Inspired by the individuality of girls who skateboard in an urban environment, Kraten’s artistic interpretation is reflected through this creative collaboration.
One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to receive the Aaron Kraten Collaboration Fakie, Fleece and Tote, and two runners-up will each receive the Fakie. Enter the etnies Girl & Aaron Kraten Giveaway by June 15, 2007, and good luck!
New Wallpaper in the Downloads Page!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, April 5, 2007
We just updated the Downloads page with new wallpaper featuring Tarah Gieger, Evelien Bouilliart, Leanne Pelosi and Mary Osborne. Consider it our little gift to you. Enjoy!
Enter the e-Collection Giveaway by April 15!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Don’t forget to enter the e-Collection Giveaway by April 15! 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. Good luck!