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Showing posts with label Frolic Mills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frolic Mills. Show all posts

Monday, July 22, 2024

LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR LINDSAY, GALATEANA, OPHELIA, WOLSCHIED, VEN & PHARAGON ARE IN THE RACE!


The LOOK of the YEAR jury selected the fifth and last group of six semi-finalists. Well done to LINDSAYGALVAN, GALATEANA, OPHELIA4711, WOLSCHIED, VENOMANCERS and PHARAGON PELOUS who are now in the race to obtain the prestigious LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR title and the incredible L$50,000 cash prize that comes with it!


We now have 30 semi-finalists and the jury will soon select the 12 finalists. They will then be invited to the Judges' Brunch on Sunday August 18, where they will have to present a short written speech explaining why they would be a good ambassador for LUXE Paris.

The LUXE Paris fashion house will also take the opportunity to offer them L$84,000 in gifts. Each of the 12 finalists will receive 10 LUXE Paris ensembles of their choice and a L$1,500 gift certificate from jeweler Zuri Rayna. They will also be featured in The SL Enquirer and the Spanish magazine Confidencial.




This event will be followed by the grand finale on Sunday September 8. The finalists will then have to present a LUXE Paris look paying homage to one of the five fashion icons of the competition but this time the icon will be imposed by the organization, at random, in alphabetical order.

The Judges' Brunch is a private event but the grand finale, a grandiose spectacle produced by One On One, will be open to the public.


LUXE Paris is looking for an ambassador, an elegant and original person, with charisma. Could be a woman or a man. Could be a professional or a beginner, this has already been seen. The organization offers tailored mentoring to the 12 finalists.

The 2024 LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition is carried out in collaboration with One On One Agency, Zuri Jewelry, In-Nova Academy, The SL Enquirer, SL Confidencial, Swank Events, the Womenstuff and Menstuff groups, the Latin Quarter, ProPose Professional Poses, Hyacinth Poses & Design, Hayabusa Design and SL4Live-TV.




Sunday, February 11, 2024

A PERSONALITY LARGER THAN LIFE WHO SHAPED OUR FASHION WORLD-Rest in Peace Frolic Mills - Hyaecinte Reporting...




A shadow was cast on Second Life on February 1st as we learned the great Frolic Mills, an icon and a legend in our fashion community, was no longer with us.

Frolic, Frolito for his friends, leaves a big void behind him. Therefore to celebrate his memory, Hyaecinte has collected the memories and thoughts of five people who were lucky enough to be part of the circle of friends of this larger-than-life character.

''FROLIC WAS A KING MIDAS
WHO TURNED EVERYTHING IN GOLD''
Ponchituti Boucher

''I am about to write the post that I would never have wanted to write, not in SL and even less in RL.
It is with great regret, disbelief, pain and endless tears that I announce the death of our beloved Frolic Mills (Juan Cristobal).
For most of you, he was the creator of the modeling industry in Second Life, he was the promoter of designers, builders, the creator of Top Models. No one has or will have his keen eye to see raw talent. He was also the creator of the contests in SL as we know it today. Founder of what was at the time the largest corporation in the world of fashion BOSL. HE WAS the industry. He was a living legend. Frolic was a King Midas who turned everything he touched into gold.

But for me, Juan Cristobal was my brother, we loved each other and we fought like only brothers do. But not only was he my soul brother, Frolic was my teacher, my mentor. Everything I know about the fashion world and modeling in Second Life was taught to me by him.
Diana Balhaus, Lali Arbizu and I are devastated because we were his "Frolic's Witches" which is the name he gave to the WhatsApp group created for the four of us and where we laughed our hearts out at his witticisms. Some timer, We were the three musketeers and of course he was D'artagnan, some times, We were Charlie's Angels. Always together in life's adventures
We will always remember him for his jovial, sincere and entrepreneurial way of being. He shared his love of art, music, and fashion, and was never afraid to do new and different things.''

''FROLIC, MY PARTNER IN CRIME''
Lali Arbizu

''I was lucky to be friends with Frolic in both lives... In SL he was my mentor, my first critic, our companion for long conversations sitting on his yacht or on the terrace of any of his houses, partner in crime when it came to organize surprise parties, our boss at his wedding venue and many other shared adventures...

We lived in the same city... I loved eating and cooking... we shared long lunches in trendy places in Caracas....

Frolic loved little birds... He had some canaries that sang so much and so loudly that they often interrupted our Skype conversations... Frolic was an art lover, a lover of beautiful things, he was fascinated by fashion, by music... and by Thimotee Chalemet :)))

I'm going to miss you so much Frolito... They are celebrating in heaven... many friends there to receive the best of SL!''





''HE HAD A WAY TO MAKE ME FEEL SEEN AND APPRECIATED''
Avalon Chrome

"Frolic was a very special person and I will never forget how he supported me as a model, designer, and as the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR. I’d always admired him from afar as an icon in the SL fashion industry, never believing I’d ever actually get to meet him. So when I had the honour of walking with him on the runway (and then clumsily lag-walking right into him - which we later laughed about) or custom-designing clothes for him to wear, it was a dream come true.

He had a way of making me feel seen and appreciated and I loved him for that. Thank you Frolic, for your unsurpassed contribution to the SL fashion world and for being a loyal friend to LUXE Paris.  

Rest in peace, my dear friend. Un beso de despedida con amor. "

''A KIND SOUL AND A CONTINUED SOURCE OF INSPIRATION''
Parisian Skytower

Frolic Mills was always a larger-than-life personality to me. Until we met in 2009, his presence intimidated me, but as we collaborated, I got to know him better. In 2011, he was putting together a BOSL fashion show for the real-life brand Shan Beachwear, which Mika Palmyra and I represented in Second Life. 

Frolic was never afraid to try new things and did not care what others thought because he was true to himself. So, for BOSL Fashion Week, he thought it would be cool to have the models walk the runway wearing Shan Beachwear in the actual ocean! I had not realized it until he told the story at the 2019 LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR judge's brunch. I remembered something like a wave or water effect passing through the fashion show and... crashing my PC! When I logged back in, everything was fine, so I attributed the problem to my (old) computer and continued watching the show. I had never given it much thought until he told the story 10 years later. He tried the wave effect and it did not work. It was then that I came to realize what an innovator he was! 

He is a true pioneer who always pushed the envelope and pursues his vision. This world would be stagnant and boring if you did not try new things for fear of what others might say or think. Nobody in this world knows everything or is perfect, and those successes and failures are exactly what propel the world forward.

Frolic Mills was always very kind to Mika, Avalon, and myself.  He was a team player and had a wonderful sense of humor. We are heartbroken that he is no longer with us, but he will always be in our thoughts. 





We will never forget you, FRO! 
Remember your DVC code because it will be difficult to hear your cues from up there. LOL


Frolic and Lanai ,2012

"FROLIC WAS A PIONEER IN FASHION AND MEDIA IN SECOND LIFE  BEGINNING WITH BOSL AND PAVED THE WAY FOR MANY, A KIND SOUL AND A TRUE INSPIRATION. WE'VE WORKED TOGETHER FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES ON VARIOUS PROJECTS AND COMPETITIONS AND SHARED MANY LAUGHS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED NOT ONLY BY ME BUT BY MANY WHO GOT THE CHANCE TO MEET HIM" - Lanai Jarrico

Thursday, April 21, 2022

FROLIC'S NEW FASHION WEEK The CREAM of the CROP

 


LUXE Paris shone on the catwalk of SL Fashion Week, the new super event from the legendary Frolic Mills. No, the famous virtual trendsetter has not lost its Midas touch!

With a team of ultra select designers, all presenting exclusive creations, seven mega
shows in a grandiose setting and about 400 visitors per day, the first edition of the SL
Fashion Week is a resounding success.

Cancer survivor, Frolic relaunched his virtual career last fall, after a long absence fighting for his real life. With his passion intact, he launched SL 20 magazine, a monthly publication listing the top 20 designers in a particular sector of the fashion industry. It is this group of exceptional designers who are making the first SL Fashion Week.



TRIBUTE to HERMÈS

Ranked 4th among the top 20 formal wear brands, LUXE Paris is there and took advantage of the occasion to launch its new collection Tribute to Hermès, a tribute to the prestigious French fashion house, more than a century old.

Originally a manufacturer of harnesses and luxury saddles, Hermès made a name in the world of fashion with the creation of its famous silk scarves in 1938, 100 years after its foundation. Today, a Hermès square is sold every 30 minutes, somewhere in the world.


VALSNIA WAS THERE

Valsnia, LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR, was walking the show. Her reign is almost finished and she is now promoting the 8th edition of the LOOK of the YEAR contest, that will elect the next LUXE Paris ambassador (LUXEParisLOOkoftheYEAR.com).  

Also starring on the runway, the new LUXE Paris Geometric collection, inspired by the work of American designer Marc Jacobs, as well as the famous LUXE Paris BREWIN collection, cut from the works of Canadian painter Dave Brewin.


SL Fashion Week continues through Saturday April 23 with a collective super show at 10 am slt Saturday. A must for fashion lovers!

Here is your limo:

Monday, May 15, 2017

Second Time Around by Lacy Muircastle...


It’s finally done…  This manuscript took a long time to come to fruition but I’ve enjoyed the journey immensely, and I have Lanai Jarrico, she of the SL Enquirer, to thank for its existence.  



Out of curiosity, I joined Second Life, which was back in 2008.  What a mind bend it was.  The learning curve was incredible and coming to terms with the technical aspects of just moving around never mind making the avatar look halfway presentable was daunting.  But I persevered and with time things began to fall into place.

But now what?  I decided that if I were to remain in Second Life that I needed to do something constructive.  In Second Life you can do what you want, be what you want and as a creative platform, the options are many and varied. In 2000 I’d dabbled with the idea of writing, but I filed it away and didn’t think about it again till early 2009.  I’d come across several virtual publications in SL and decided that’s what I wanted to do.  Write.

I applied to two virtual newspapers, one of which I never heard back from and which subsequently closed and the other was the SL Enquirer.  Lanai Jarrico, the CEO, and publisher of SLE gave me a chance and now here I am.  She became a good friend and I will forever be in her debt.  Persia Bravin, another colleague at the SL Enquirer, showed me the ropes and with her encouragement, I was on my way.   


Lanai Jarrico
Back in real life, I came to the conclusion that I’d like to write a book.  Apparently, we all have one in us…  I took an online writing course offered by Get Smarter and facilitated by UCT lecturer Dr Ron Irwin.  Second Time Around was born.  My first draft was, well let’s just say not awfully good and I obviously needed to learn a whole lot more about the craft of writing.  Who knew just how difficult it was to write.

I rewrote my manuscript, several times... and along the way, I connected with All About Writing, run by Richard Beynon and Dr Jo-Anne Richards.  They coached and mentored me, and the final version of the book is the result of that collaboration.

To my friends, Persia, Maxes, Mal, Peny, Dallin, Nigal, Lowell, Craig, Giancarlo and IrishGent amongst others, thank you for being part of my journey.   And to all those avatars I’ve had the honour of interviewing over the years, I have enough material to write several Second Life related books…

Huckleberry Hax
A big thank you goes to Huckleberry Hax for allowing his character, Definitely Thursday, to have a cameo role in this book.  Definitely Thursday is one of the main protagonists from the Second Life based AFK series written by Huckleberry Hax.

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links:   huckleberryhax.wordpress.com

Last but not least, thank you to Linden Lab for providing the platform for creativity in a virtual environment and to Philip Rosedale for coming up with the concept in the first place.

Second Time Around by Lacy Muircastle

A 21st Century romance in which virtual life intertwines with real life

Sheridan King had it all and then she didn’t.  Her trust in men irrevocably shattered, or so she thought.

Luke Ashton, accomplished Ad man and artist, surfer and ladies’ man.  His pain and distrust of women run deep.

Having a Second Life© complicates matters even further.  What is real and what is imagined?

Josh Magic and Callista Hancroft


Second Time Around is available on Kindle by Amazon.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Spotight on The Partyculars; an Entertainment Company brought to you by Frolic Mills- Mikile Vinciolo Reporting...


The most interesting experience was not the just the interview, but the man that is the subject of the interview…Frolic Mills. 


When looking at the resume of this magnificent man, you begin to see his tremendous life unfurl: he is the CEO/Founder of the preeminent Miss Virtual World Inc. pageant, the retired founder of BOSL, a leading magazine publication, and now the CEO and founder of The Partyculars-a blossoming event/entertainment company that specializes in experiences, not parties.



Monday, January 20, 2014

Big Changes in Fashion and Media for 2014- Interview with Reign Congrejo; New CEO of BOSL- Quan Lavender Reporting...



The fashion and media scene in Second Life is currently undergoing big changes. While Rush Raymaker, owner of AVENUE announced going on hiatus, a new bilingual magazine, VERSUS published their first issue,and the publisher of BOSL (Best of Second Life) Frolic Mills, decided to retreat and  pass the company into other hands.

These changes have not only influenced the fashion scene with designers, writers and model agencies, there are other magazines on the way and 2014 will be a year of many changes and new faces in the Second Life media world.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Friday, August 9, 2013

BOSL'S August 2013 Issue is Out!

THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE AUGUST 2013 ISSUE
●Erik Bayn: Mr.VW13 is friendly. fun and fabulous!
●Oceania Breedables: dive into a new breedable.
●Skin Deep: luxe leather fashion/
●Donna Flora: BOSL salutes the queen of vintage.
●Area 54: art and clubbing collide and more!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oy Oy Oy - Lacy Muircastle reporting ....

And Mr Virtual World 2013 is .... Erik Bayn - Mr Australia


The production was outstanding, the entertainment "dazzling".  The Mr Virtual World team put together an event they can all be proud of.

Hats off to Frolic and the rest of you who put together this seamless event.

Once again our congratulations to the very dishy Mr Australia Erik Bayn who walked off with the title.


Monday, June 17, 2013

BOSL Magazine- JUNE 2013 Issue on Virtual Stands Now

THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE JUNE 2013 ISSUE
● LINDEN LAB CEO TALKS TO BOSL! Mr. Rod Humble exclusive interview.
● DAKOTA NEUMANN IS BACK!
● SPRING FEVER WITH SL TOP MODEL Miss Beatrice Serendipity.
● PURE POISON!
● HAPPY BIRTHDAY SECOND LIFE – SL10B!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

BOSL Magazine- April 2013 Edition on Virtual Shelves Now!



THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE APRIL 2013 ISSUE
- BEATRICE SERENDIPITY – The making of an SL TOP MODEL!
- SONATTA MORALES – History in the making
- UBERVERSE – Art from two worlds.
- FASHION FOR LIFE 2013!
And so much more… HAPPY READINGS!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

BOSL News: MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2013- Dec 15th at 10:00 am SLT

Press Release Dec 12th, 2012
Bosl & Co



On Saturday December 15th at 10 am SLT, one of these ladies will become MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2013.
The all new FASHION DOME opens its doors to host the fashion event of the year! New stages, great live entertainment, A haute couture extravaganza where every designer takes their talents to the next level. 30 of the most beautiful ladies fight for the ultimate modeling crown in Second Life, and this year they do it for a good cause. MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2013 will bring awareness of the Michael J. Fox foundation and donation boxes will be placed at the FASHION CAFE for the after party. Please donate generously.
Watch MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2013 LIVE on December 15th @ 10 am SLT at:
http://metaversetv.com/live
There will be no live audience for this year's event, but the FASHION CAFE will open following the event to host the after party celebration.

MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2013 IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
ZANZE
GIZZA
GABRIEL
MY ANIMATION 
BONAIRE ESTATES
SYS
A LA FOLIE
AZUL
LAZURI JEWELRY
EGOISME
MOHNA LISA COUTURE
CRIE STYLE
TRES BEAU

THEATER, JEWELRY AND STAGE DESIGNS:
THE FASHION DOME Architect: Setsuna Infinity
Opening Stage: Nexuno Thespian
Marilyn Monroe Stage: DB Bailey
Crowning Stage: Regi Yifu
Crown Designs by: CHOP ZUEY & VENDOME Jewelry

A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors, jewelers, builders and fashion designers involved with this year's contestants for making this event possible.
"A celebrity name is never enough for an intelligent mass market... truly successful businesses are born of passion and heartfelt interest." -Elle Macpherson

MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2013 CONTESTANTS:

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

BOSL News: New Project 18 Miss Virtual World 2013 (SecondLife) By TerminalEm




MVW 2013 takes place December 15, 2012 at 10:00 am SLT
 Live on MetaverseTV.com


 

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Time of The Wilder Side of Business Show changed to tonight!

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Date: Sunday November 18, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM SLT
Location:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wilderprinc/2012/11/18/the-media-series-episode-1-frolic-mills-of-bosl

(Due to technical difficulties we have rescheduled the live interview for tonight! Be sure to tune in.)
Join us for the first episode in our media series as we interview the one and only fabulous Frolic Mills. We'll be talking to Mr. Mills about TheBest of SL empire and his illustrious career in Second Life. As many of you know Best of SL includes a magazine, radio, fashion, modeling agency, Mr. and Miss Virtual World, and much much more. 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Wilder Side of Business featuring Frolic Mills!


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Date: Sunday November 18, 2012
Time: 6:00 AM SLT
Location:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wilderprinc/2012/11/18/the-media-series-episode-1-frolic-mills-of-bosl

Join us for the first episode in our media series as we interview the one and only fabulous Frolic Mills. We'll be talking to Mr. Mills about TheBest of SL empire and his illustrious career in Second Life. As many of you know Best of SL includes a magazine, radio, fashion, modeling agency, Mr. and Miss Virtual World, and much much more. 

Frolic is a fashion lover and media guru, but don't let the pretty face fool, you he definitely has a business head on his shoulders. If you don't know anything about Mr. Mills be sure to visit his website BOSL. There you will get some insight on the genius extraordinaire behind one of the biggest brands in Second Life. 

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Diary of a social butterfly .... 13 October 2012

Hello once again

Well this weekend has certainly been a glittering one in Second Life.  Saturday 13th October 2012 saw the 5th Anniversary celebrations of BOSL and Frolic Mill's real life birthday.


Thursday, October 11, 2012

Spotlight on BOSL's Frolic Mills- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...




Either you love him or you hate on him. Frolic Mills is a staple of the Second Life © community and a driving force in Fashion, Entertainment and Media. In celebration of BOSL’s 5th year serving the residents of the virtual world, I thought it would be nice to finally interview the man behind the BOSL Empire and fellow media powerhouse.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Beautiful Boys .... 8 & 9

As we continue meeting the finalists for this year's Mister Virtual World pageant, it gives me great pleasure to introduce Mr Austria - Silvano Korobase to you.


Monday, March 19, 2012

Levity Magazine cross promotes with The SLenquirer!

Over the weekend, Angelina Lerintzo , founder of Levity came to an agreement with The SLenquirer to cross promote! Look for our ad of the SLenquirer in future issues of Levity.
Levity Magazine debuted September of last year and has been releasing their monthly issue since then.
Their Levity Magazine Volume 7 March 2012 features the cover story top ten bloggers of SL telling their stories:

Frolic Mills
Crap Mariner
Bryn Oh
Nalates Urriah
Jessica Lyon
JayJay Zifanwe
Chestnut Rau
Hamlet Au
myvegancookbook Bollisima
Lowell Cremorne

And Nobrix city article (also a SLenquirer client) and Future City article,plus much much more!
See the magazine below, happy reading!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

BOSL News: Mr. Mills, BOSL CEO, Raises Funds for Autism Charity



Did you ever wonder what Mr. Frolic Mills, BOSL CEO, would look like if he were female? Today we found out at the Grand Autism Benefit where he raised a significant amount of money for the cause in short time... Read More

 
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