Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. It’s hard to believe that stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy are all happening next week!

Now on Meez, you can prepare your own dream Thanksgiving in your new Dream Kitchen!

You can add a refrigerator and range top stove to any room on RoomzMaker! Not only that, but you can even customize the colors of the kitchen floor, walls, stove, chairs, kitchen sink, and cabinets!

Whatever you do, save some fixings… Turkey time makes everyone want to eat that extra plate!

Check this black and white kitchen vs. the palletized one below.

How will you customize your Dream Kitchen?

It’s hard to believe that Rocawear, Jay-Z and Damon Dash’s enormously successful clothing line, has now been around for ten years. During that time, the brand has amassed a plethora of some of the hottest clothes and accessories from socks, to sandals, to leather, to fur, to necklaces, to sunglasses.

Likewise, Jay and company have developed Roc4Life, an online culture blog that features content directly impacting the fashions and style of the Rocawear brand.

When it boils down to it, you can find pretty much anything you could possibly want in your closet when you possess a Rocawear wardrobe.

Now, Meez is getting in on the action with tons of amazing, real-world Rocawear items. If you’ve ever wanted to dress up your Meez in that favorite t-shirt or hat, definitely check out some of these awesome Rocawear items today!

Fellas, get your Rocawear apparel here!

Ladies, get your Rocawear apparel here!

As you can see, the Meez clothing to the right looks just like the real thing!

...And check out some of this awesome t-shirt and boyshorts for the ladies!

Meez Nation is chock-full of awesome users. However, it takes something special to be a superstar Meez Hero! From now on, we’ll be highlighting users who are active, original, and the very definition of entertainment. In other words, prepare your best Siggy! You may be chosen next…

Big props go out to Meez user Eaux. She’s consistently been creating the hottest Siggies around!

We recently chatted with Eaux to get her perspective on what makes an awesome Siggy. Likewise, she provides some great advice for other users on how to make their Siggy unique and interesting.

Check it out!

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Meez: How long have you been on Meez?
Eaux: Well I joined, I ’spose, almost a year ago. December 8th.

Meez: How did you get into designing Siggies?
Eaux: Siggy making started when I got into the MCC, which was about a month (maybe a bit more?) ago. I saw how creative you could really get with ‘em and how much people valued them so I figured I’d try it out.

Meez: How much time goes into developing your Siggy?
Eaux: It really really depends. Usually about 45 minutes to an hour.
Though this mostly ends up happening when i’m making something for
myself because I know exactly what I want. Though, if I’m making one
for someone else it may take me a bit longer. I get kind of frustrated
sometimes so I’ll take breaks, haha, I know, it’s terrible.

Meez: What makes your Siggies unique?
Eaux: I’d like to hope it’s the creativity I put into ‘em. I try to turn it into something that’s different, even if if the idea isn’t exactly original I do my best to portray it in a way that may be. I’ll mess around with every part and then i’ll add a sort of “theme” to pull it
all together. Then I pop it into the oven, gas mark 300, and when it
comes out you get a perfectly crisp golden siggy. (If only it were
that easy.)

Meez: What advice do YOU have for other Meezers who want to develop a unique Siggy?
Eaux: Oh goodness, ehm. I’d say just get an idea and run with it. Get as creative as you can, think outside the quadrilateral parallelogram. It sounds cheesy but I’m not sure what else to say.

Meez: Are there any other users who you feel have great Siggies?
Eaux: I’ve always always admired Izzy-Meez’s siggies, they’re always cute and always colorful and very well done. They put a smile on your face. Also, I really love Piucca’s siggies. Basically just due to the art, creativity, and detail put into them. Their work is what really inspired me to try out siggy making myself.

Meez: What’s your favorite Meez Forum? Why?
Eaux: MCC, hands down. From the art to the people, it’s just a lovely place to be. Everyday there’s some sort of new pieces to look at, and everyone I’ve met and had the pleasure to talk to have been beyond lovely.

Meez: What’s one thing you’d like to see added to Meez?
Eaux: Maybe a weekly spotlight for some art? Something like the Meez video area on the front page. I think it’d be lovely and inspiring to be able to see your art being shown.

Meez: What’s your favorite thing about Meez?
Eaux: I’d have to say the people. I’ve learned quite a bit, smiled a lot, and laughed so hard countless times just from plain old conversations. I’ve also grown as an artist thanks to the influence and inspiration from everyone.

You probably know Big Black best from the hit MTV reality series Rob & Big. Now, Big Black has put his rhyming skills to the test by joining forces with rapper Bam Bam. They call themselves the Chunky Boyz.

Wanna listen?

You can check out some spanking new tracks from their debut album on Meez! Their tracks are in the 101 Distribution Hangout in the Uptown Hood.

Not on Meez? You’re in luck. In addition to reading, listening, and watching video, you can also choose among four awesome avatars to hip hop into Meez’s 101 Distribution hangout as a guest here!

Already have a Meez account? Jump right in with your avatar on the 101 Distribution website.

Choose an avatar or sign in with your Meez account to access the 101 Distribution Hangout!

How awesome is that?!

So, how are you able to jump into a Hangout through the 101 Distribution site anyway? It comes from a new technology called OAuth. It allows for interaction between social networks and various websites.

Be sure to check back to see where else you can interact with Meezers and guests!

Lately, we have been seeing a lot of direct messages on Lucy Meez’s twitter about what exactly it means to become a Meez VIP. For some, it’s matter of explaining to your parents why you must become a Meez VIP and they just don’t get it.

Thank you for asking! We are here to help and have pulled together some highlights of what it means to be a Meez VIP.:

At Meez, our mission is to make digital interactions more expressive, visual, and fun. If you’re on Meez, you’ve most likely personalized your avatar with physical attributes, clothing, accessories, and animations. Becoming a Meez VIP allows for extra imaginative wiggle room and creative interaction for you and your avatar.

If you become a Meez VIP member, you have unlimited access to all clothing, accessories, and animations (this month’s “turkey” animation is bound to be a trendsetter!).

The first question parents typically ask is, “How much is it?” The answer: There are 4 different VIP packages — 1 month for $5.95, 3 months for $16.99, 6 months for $29.99, and 1 year for $49.99.

Here are some other top Meez VIP benefits as picked by you:

-Sneak previews of new MeezMaker items
-Free Meez VIP-only animations each month
-Gold Display Name in MeezNation
-Access to prioritized customer support
-Pet customization options in PetzMaker

Meez is about creating a safe space for teens and their friends online. Becoming a Meez VIP encourages creative growth and personality within that safe space.

For more information on our Meez VIP package, click here.

October 31st has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up your Halloween costume!

With all of the Lady Gagas and Balloon Boys running around town, it’s nice to see Meezers keeping on their unique costumes and displaying some originality… We still love you, Gaga.

Sneaking on rooftops as a ninja, casting spells in a wizard’s cap, and flapping a pair of personalized wings are sartorial decisions we condone year-round. Who says you can only enjoy dressing up one night out of the entire year?

The holidays are fast approaching (Heck, pretty soon it’s going to be full-blown turkey time), but that doesn’t mean you should hang that costume in your closet forever!

** Top image courtesy of terrorbyte, winner of our Halloween Siggy Contest!!! **

It looks like Meezers really like to accessorize!

Some of the most popular items are the new specialty boots.

We can’t tell if people in Florida prefer the Flamingos or if people in the Wild West prefer the Longhorn, but it seems certain that people somewhere scary chose these Monster Boots (see below)!

The Flamingo Boots are most popular with both boys and girls, with well over 6,000 people acquiring them altogether. The Monster Boots, more popular with girls, came in second with about 3,000 people. Last, but certainly not least, over 2,500 people loved the Longhorn Slippers.

Which were your favorite?

While you enjoy your new boots and slippers, enjoy this new music video from Little Boots!

The rumors are true: Meez is on MySpace!

At long last, we’re finally able to bring you the best way to hang out with your MySpace and Meez friends.

In addition to sending FREE gifts, you can do everything you normally do on Meez. Starting a party, chatting, and dancing is simple, easy, and fun.

Whether you feel like playing TripleJack poker with your friends or attending a Rocawear Launch Party, you can do it all with Meez on Myspace!

Add the shiny, new Meez app on MySpace here and find a party, change your look, and send gifts now!

Hello, Boils & Ghouls!

You know what they say… Anything can happen on Halloween!

This year, I’m preparing for tricks AND treats. Likewise, this crazy clip from the cult classic The Worst Witch is making me think of my favorite Halloween movies. You know, the one’s that aren’t hilariously bad. There’s nothing like watching horror with best friends in a dark, dark room.

There’s also tons of new stuff in theaters. I’m wondering if I should go see something spooky like Paranormal Activity. Saw 6 is coming out this weekend, but those movies can be kind of gross…

I’ve already seen Zombieland, but kind of want to see it again. That movie was funny and scary, all in one. While zombies are deader than dead, it proved that they sure are alive and kicking.

If there was a zombie uprising, do you think you would survive?

You better watch more movies to find out… I’ve seen everything from the first real zombie movie, Night of the Living Dead, to scary modern takes like 28 Days Later. I’ve also played pretty much every zombie videogame ever!

I’m ready for the zombies to come and get me. Bring it, undead masses!

At the same time… My skin’s been kind of itchy. I’ve been feeling a little tired. And a little hungry… What’s going on?

Are you feeling okay? A lot of other people in MeezNation are reporting similar symptoms. People are getting hungrier and hungrier… There seems to be only one thing in the entire world that can satisfy us. We just can’t put our finger on what it is…

Except… brains. Live braaaaains!

Prepare yourself: A Zombie Invasion is happening sooner than you think!!! Will you be able to walk around MeezNation unscathed? Maybe if you learn the ways of the Zombie Dance, you’ll have a fighting chance… Will you learn it in time?

What lurks in the shadows of an abandoned hospital? Are you brave enough to find out?

Tucked away in the extravagance of Meez Hills is a terrifying new addition: Mercy Hill Hospital! You’ll find no mercy or chance of escape in the entrance and registration area. As you walk around the hospital, interact with other ghouls… I mean, Meezers like yourself.

You may try to recover in the West and East wings… Can you find a way to escape? Will you get rest and relaxation or will you enter a world of absolute terror?

If taking a long, cold nap in the morgue isn’t your body bag, take a smelly bath in the sewer with the rats!

What are you waiting for? Check out Mercy Hills Hospital right now and experience the ultimate in Meez terror!

I keep finding new surprises! Are you guys finding anything weird?