Linda Lauren's Color Forecast™ for September 3!

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Fashion Spotlight on Trendy Avatars- Debby Sharma Reporting...

A silk drape tied in a knot, feathers with flowers stuck to the head dress, a woollen collar or perhaps a simple t-shirt and rugged jeans. What’s your style?

I interviewed a few random people asking them about their personal style statement, their favorite shopping destinations and their pick on colors for the upcoming season, Autumn.

 With me, you will learn about Caoimhe Lionheart, Molly Legendoll, Strawberry Singh and Tadeu Gartner.

Caoimhe Lionheart

Caoimhe Lionheart

Photograph Credits: Caoimhe Lionheart

Debby Sharma: How would you define your personal style? Does it change with the seasons?

Caoimhe Lionheart:  I would have to say my personal style is a tad bit left of centre. I don’t “fit” into any certain style. I am too gawky and awkward to be considered elegant, nor am I classic, casual, or girl next door. Heck, I’ve even been known to model menswear a time or two... or three. I would have to say I have an offbeat whimsical style. Dare I say eccentric? When I post a blog for a designer I am at the whims of the designer as their clothes are what should be centre-stage and I am just a mannequin, but if you look at the personally styled blog pics that give me more freedom to play, I always try to put a more artistic flair to the looks. I don’t really style for the seasons, I would say I am more of a mood stylist. I style by my mood.

Debby Sharma: How often do you go shopping for your clothes and accessories?

Caoimhe Lionheart: Actually, believe it or not, I don’t go out shopping often at all. Like in RL I do a lot of “online” shopping, sort of catalogue shopping the marketplace.  Often designers will give me things, which is quite enjoyable. And I imagine I will have to wander out a bit more now that I’ve left most of my blog groups, but for now I hop here or there if I have to but otherwise I just dig into my inventory and play with what’s there. I trek out into the world on occasion when I am trying to find the perfect “something” that an outfit is lacking, but that’s about it. I am sooooOOooo boring in reality.  

Debby Sharma: Can you give me a rundown of your current outfit including shoes?

Caoimhe Lionheart: I am really weird. Sometimes when I style something it takes me a few days to pull the entire look together. It’s one of the reasons I recently made the decision to blog less than my typical every day upload. Lately when I was blogging daily I was no longer enjoying it, or even liking the pictures very much because I wasn’t given the chance to style them in a “Cao-like” way. I will still have to blog daily for events, like the upcoming “Rock Your Rack” event (starts September1st!)  benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness, but for the most part, I can be in any state of undress, or dress at any given moment. Heck, I’ve even been known to shop shoo-less and wearing knickers a time or two, it’s actually kind of expected of me and I’d sure hate to disappoint anyone! So to answer your question, right now I am wearing “Ison’s” gold embellished divine bustier with Slink feet and hands, [Mandala] ears, and shoo-less. Though, to tell a little secret on myself, unless someone gives me shoos to blog I never wear them. I know! So incredibly ungirl-like! My avatar is so much like me; we are kindred’s, she and I. And I like to feel my walk through life, learning my correct path by the feel of it underfoot and my Lil Cao is much the same way. It’s brought us from there to here, so it must be okay.

Style card other than the items mentioned above:

Hair: Tuty's, Adorable

Hat: Bliss Couture, Florentine

Stole: [LWL], Vesuvias, (part of)

Top:  Ison, Divine Bustier  **Collabor88**

Skirt: Gizza, tutu

Debby Sharma: Where do you like to shop?

Caoimhe Lionheart:  I have so many favorite designers I wouldn’t dare make a list just in case one momentarily slips my mind. I can be a forgetful little chit like that. I walk around my real life writing little Cao notes all the time but still sometimes things slip by me. But I will tell you this; I am madly in love with shape. If you see a designer who creates items that appear 3 dimensional with unusual shapes, quirky-ness or outlandishly different, I’m there! The hauter, the better as couture fits my personality to a “T”. It is something I feel deep in my soul, I mean, I can wear off the rack in real life, why shouldn’t I expect more than prêt-à-porter in my Second Life?

Debby Sharma: With autumn fast approaching what colors and trends do you think will be most popular?

Caoimhe Lionheart:  If the designers follow the actual real world pantone color trends we should be seeing colors in pastels like a peachy nude, lavenders and lilacs, softer colors will be big, as well at the jewel tones, like emerald, cranberry and hot pinks. Gone is the drab standard red and blacks of winter to be replaced with cerulean, fuchsia and scrumptious tangerines. From what I have researched, real world fashion is showing a lot of boxier styles, silks, leathers, feathers, and the always romantic laces, so I do hope Second Life will follow suit. I simply love designs with a soft see-thru lace offering a peek of skin here or there.  

URL: http://www.anchailinalainn.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/caoimhe.lionheart

Molly Legendol

Molly Legendoll (Ohyeababy)

Photograph Credits: Molly Legendol

Debby Sharma: How would you define your personal style? Does it change with the seasons?

Molly Legendol: As I like to be unique and different I can't limit myself, saying that my style is "THIS". Because I like to mix things that might not go together and turn them into a whole new concept. Loose and tight, something cute with a fetish accessories or a very sexy dress with funny hair and a baby face skins. Therefore my style does not change according to seasons but the gifts have been given. I don't follow recent trends per se. My motto is "find your own style, be the trend!"

Debby Sharma: How often do you go shopping for your clothes and accessories?

Molly Legendol: As I mentioned, not being the crazy followers of new trends, Mostly I try to follow, gift hunts, group gifts, freebies with quality etc. to combine them. Results are really nice and I'd like to share them in my blog to show my friends what can be done without spending any money. If you don’t have a credit card, also you can looking nice in sl.

Debby Sharma: Can you give me a rundown of your current outfit including shoes?

Molly Legendol: Skin: VLADA Skin - [PUMEC] Free Gift

Hair: Alyssa - Anniversary Edition :{Rumina}:. Anniversary Gift Hair

Facial piercing (around eyes): Starlust Piercings - Cute Poison - Free Group Gift

Facial piercing (around mouth): Agony - Facial Piercing - :Diamante: SLF&O Gift Nose chain: Nose Chains FREE . a i s l i n g . Free Gift

Top: I tummy tanks - Alterego Free Group Gift

Shorts with suspenders: Part of Denim Fetish Outfit- Appliers Included - :.Envious: Marketplace Free Gift

Tattoo (full body): Checkered Tattoo ::Wicked Tattoos:: Marketplace Free Gift

Tattoo (forearm): Tattoo #01 - [BODY FACTORY] Group Gift

Necklace: Hot Tiles Necklace LaNoir Soleil Designs KMCH #04 Keep Me Cool Hunt Gift (its under the 4th lucky chair)

Ring: Bling Ring - Bilo Group Gift

Bracelet: You bracelet - a m o r o u s marketplace Free Gift

Hands: (BETA) Hands (f) - Natural Pose(r) - TheMeshProject Free

Ear plug: Black Ear Gauges - Bad Unicorn Clothing marketplace 1L Gift

Sunglasses: Cat Glasses - Addams Free Group Gift

Bag: MESH Handbag No1 - Viviane Fashion Marketplace PROMO 1L Gift

Shoes: Karla wedge sandals - noir Elysium - Group Gift

Debby Sharma: Where do you like to shop?

Molly Legendol: I visit all stores and some of them display very nice gifts. Of course I have my favourites as well which are highly popular. Interestingly those stores do not display gifts as they are already popular and when they do, they only display the ones that are not good quality. this should not be only an ad but also encouragement for the future customers and appreciation for the loyal ones. I believe all big brands must stop being stingy and put gifts. with all due respect I will refuse to give names of the brands which refrain from gifts but there are so many nice examples to follow such as Reign, Chary, Analog Dog, Soonsiki, Moon, N-core, Pr!tty, PANIK, Cubic Cherry Kre-ations etc., when they give gifts they do not compromise the quality and I would like the thank them for myself and on behalf of their members.

Debby Sharma: With autumn fast approaching what colors and trends do you think will be most popular?

Molly Legendol: Short dresses, long boots and wide collar will take ladies to the fashion of 60's. For the colour as usual we will not give up the flare of the metallic gold. other than this military green and I am waiting to see the pastel colours with furs and clothes with feathers. Accessories, unlike we get use to see on our neck and arms, strikingly will be used on the face, hair and hats with much larger sizes.

URL: http://slfashiongifthunters.wordpress.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molly.legendol

Strawberry Singh

Strawberry Singh

Photograph Credits: Strawberry Singh

Debby Sharma: How would you define your personal style? Does it change with the seasons?

Strawberry Singh:  In SL, I don't really have a particular style and it doesn't change that often within the seasons. In winter I may wear more layers, that's about it, but style stays similar. I tend to lean towards an ethnic style if anything. In the real world, I am usually a very casual, tanks, yoga pants, denim, sneakers and flats kind of girl. 

Debby Sharma: How often do you go shopping for your clothes and accessories?

Strawberry Singh: As often as I get the chance, few times a week for sure. If there is a big event, I try to go there as well. I am a bit addicted to skins so I actually demo and buy skins a lot, even if I tend to not wear them more than once. 

Debby Sharma: Can you give me a rundown of your current outfit including shoes?

Strawberry Singh: A friend actually took me sailing this weekend in SL so I'm just wearing a tank, jeans and sneakers. I have no idea what people wear when they go sailing, *laughs. I did wear a life jacket that he gave me, but I am not wearing it in the picture. I've attached a quick snapshot of what I'm wearing.

Style Card:

Skin: Lara Hurley Fae

Hair: Magika Meadow

Top: Zaara : Kalika tank top

Jeans: Maitreya Flare Jeans

Shoes: 20.FIVE Mesh: Converse Dark

Watch: Mandala Billionaire Smexy Black

Bangles: GizzA - Nautical Set - Bangles

Necklace: GizzA - Nautical Set - Necklace

Ring: GizzA - Nautical Set - Ring

Sunglasses: GizzA - Nautical Sunglasses [Red]

Mesh Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual - Small 

Debby Sharma: Where do you like to shop?

Strawberry Singh:  I love to shop the big fairs like skin fair, hair fair and pose fair. Other than that, I have too many favorite stores to name. 

Debby Sharma: With autumn fast approaching what colors and trends do you think will be most popular?

Strawberry Singh:  I never know what's popular, but I myself tend to gravitate earthy tones, not only in autumn though. I love earthy tones throughout the year. I also love white. 

URL: http://strawberrysingh.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StrawberrySinghinSL

Tadeu Gartner

Tadeu Gartner

Image: Tadeu Gartner Look of the month 29.08.2014

Photograph Credits: Tadeu Gartner

Debby Sharma: How would you define your personal style? Does it change with the seasons?

Tadeu Gartner: I am a chameleon in fashion. And I cannot define myself in a style and yeah, my personality speaks louder - walking in different styles, but with unique essence. According to each season, I will research what the current fashion trends and of course, styling to make it with my face.

Debby Sharma: How often do you go shopping for your clothes and accessories?

Tadeu Gartner: Every minute (laughs). I am a compulsive buy new item, for updates each time according to each situation in which I find myself.

Debby Sharma: Can you give me a rundown of your current outfit including shoes?

Tadeu Gartner: Well, here my style card of today:

Hat: -Entente- Marc Hat

Hair: [taketomi]_Messi_DarkBrowns

Shirt: [JuSt CoOl] Trendy Geezer Shirt – Grey

Gauntlets: RO - Azrael Gauntlets – Container

Pants: Spirit Store - Romana boyfriend pants [BLACK]

Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Male Flat

Sandals: -FAUN- Michi Flatform Sandals -Original- MALE

Clutch: -FAUN- Tsu Metallic Envelope Clutch-Blaqagraphic-

Debby Sharma: Where do you like to shop?

Tadeu Gartner: Everywhere (cannot define a specific place because, as I mentioned in the first question, *laughs) I'm a chameleon! ;^)

Debby Sharma: With autumn fast approaching what colors and trends do you think will be most popular?

Tadeu Gartner: I believe that red is a very strong color for next season! And I bet this is a very good time for him to jump in the windows of the Virtual Fashion Industry.

I have seen in real life who has worked with many brands clothes more square cuts and finished with woven leather. E is proportional to what this season is really a legendary meeting place for diversity in styles.

URL: http://tadeugartner.wordpress.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tadeugartner

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DJ Huey Walker @ DADDY-O's FOR A SOCK HOP IN THE ALLEY Thursday September 4th 6:00 - 8:00 PM SLT

                                http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Almost%20Paradise/214/106/22

DJ Huey Walker and his lovely hostess Krissy Walker will take the stage inside the bowling alley at Daddy-O's for a 50's style sock hop! Huey will be playing name game music as well as those feel good tunes from the past. The 50's decor inside the alley will set the perfect ambiance for this event. So  guys put on those retro duds, slick back your hair and ladies put on your poodle skirts and ponytails.  Join us for a great night of fun at Daddy-O's!

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The Drax Files - Worldmakers [ Episode 22: Virtual Health Adventures]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igl4X8vI0js


“Second Life is the perfect place for amputees to overcome emotional trauma by sharing stories and realizing they are not alone!” says Sandra L. Winkler, assistant professor at NOVA University in Florida, teaching occupational therapy. 

Her Virtual Health Adventures project is using Second Life to find out if virtual reality can offer a better learning environment for amputees than a traditional website. 

Dr. Winkler’s 3-year study is funded by the United States for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality  and is currently mid-way through the 3-year study period. 

She adds that while it would be too early to state conclusions on the project, preliminary results clearly show that virtual worlds with their unique ability to create a sense of "being-there", are a powerful tool to facilitate a peer-network: a place where amputees from all over the world help others [veterans of wars and non-military amputees alike] and offer emotional peer support to families. 

"Second Life offers a space where clinicians can learn from patients what they might not be able to glean from textbooks", Sandra Winkler says: a space where amputees can share insight into their lives so that able-bodied students or any other interested party can experience what it feels like to lose a limb.

More information at http://www.virtualhealthadventures.org/ [this video will also be presented in modified form athttp://www.icdvrat.reading.ac.uk/2014... ]

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Emerald Crystal Golf Course’s New Entry Fees and prize package for the Fall Classic Tournament-September 7- 21st, 2014

                             

Emerald Crystal Golf Course provides a simulated golfing experience in Second Life. The course consists of beautiful scenic views, hills, valleys and ponds to challenge you on an 18 hole game. For all of you golf enthusiasts, the Fall Classic begins on September 7^th and ends on September 21^st.

If you do not own a golf clubs, you will need to buy a set for $250L's from the vendor at the landing point.

The scorecard has been created by ECGC’s tournament Manager Rafe Holder to ENSURE that all players will have an equal chance of winning the tournament.

To enter, the fee is 125L. The Scorecard & script is included with this fee. The ballid script needs to be dropped into the contents tab of the golf clubs.  LittleOneSusan Teardrop will give you instructions as to how to do that when you pay your entry fee.

The one rule is amateur golfers only can enter. Sorry Pros. This will ensure that all tournament entrants will have an equal chance of winning the tournament.

After playing as many games as you would like, submit your best score. (Only one game score per golfer will be accepted.

                                                                                                              

 PRIZE PACKAGE (PURSE)

  1st  Place:1000L's

  2nd Place: 625L's                                                                                

  3rd Place:  375L's

  4th Place: 300L' s      

  5th Place:  200L's                                                                                                             

 Total in prize payout: 2500L's  

  Emerald Crystal Golf Course Owner

  LittleOneSusan Teardrop        

 Tournament Manager-Rafe Holder                            

 Tournament Manager-Cloe Neiro                              

  ECGC

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dark%20Sun%20Island/33/57/22

                     

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T1 Radio, the Official Broadcaster of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life is proud to announce Getting In Stride with Tee and Nuala

The 2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life season will begin on September 1, 2014 and will continue until October 31, 2014. Getting In Stride with Tee and Nuala will air Sundays at 3:30 PM SLT beginning September 7 and will run weekly during September and October. The show can be heard at http://t1radio.serverroom.us:8242 or on any connected device at:

http://tunein.com/radio/T1-Radio-s113797/

The program will feature interviews with committee members, participants,  and sponsors. There will be general information about breast cancer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life Events, support, programs, screening and healthy lIfestyle choices. There will be surprise guests, educational quizzes and prizes!

Panel discussions will include What is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and its history in Real Life and Second Life?, How can you get involved?,  Our International Participants, Breast Cancer in Men, The Importance of Screening and Early Detection, Current and Promising Research and Healthy Lifestyle Choices.

For more information contact trader@t1radio.com or nuala@t1radio.com

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Exciting Change is Coming to the Avi Choice Awards 2014!

Yes, you read it right.  The Avi Choice Awards is growing and facing some fun changes!  We’ve had great suggestions sent in during the three years of existence.  Good suggestions are always considered and discussed among ACA staff members and we thank you for sending them in.

Some of the changes in the works are:

read more here

http://avichoiceawards.com

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