Monday, August 3, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Mami Jewell's new bridal line AZUL Bridal
You are invited June 5th, Friday,for the unveiling of the beautiful new AZUL Bridal line. As part of the opening for the entire month of June everyone who goes to the store can pick up the free gift, a beautiful calla bouquet with animation. Mami Jewell brings her talented designer skills to the world of bridal fashion. Mami has her own style and every piece she makes stands out as an AZUL original.
She does not follow trends she sets them. For most women a wedding gown is the most important piece of clothing she will ever purchase and the wedding day is the most important day in most women's lives.
A bride wants every aspect of her wedding to emulate perfection. For a beautiful bride to be there is no other choice of wedding dress other than an AZUL original to make her wedding day a perfect wedding day. When you think of "your" wedding you don't want to look like any other bride in SL you want to be noticed and to stand out, after all
it is "your" day. With the high quality realistic look of an AZUL
Bridal gown all eyes will be on you as you walk down the aisle on
"your" special day.
On June 6th at 6:00 am slt Mami will appear on the Japanese tv network
Second Life TV (http://secondlifetv.jp/staff.
Japanese supermodel Kay Fairey. Mami and Kay will be discussing Mami's
Azul clothing line. The segment will be called 'The AZUL Premium
Collection' and it will feature both AZUL's bridal and formal designs.
The entire show is in Japanese but even if you do not speak Japanese
you can tune in to see the gorgeous gowns that will be shown during
the segment. Be sure to tune in for this!
Six months ago Mami opened AZUL after graduating from working with edo
Tone of Styles of Edo. Mami became better well known due to the
gorgeous dress she made that was worn by, Mimmi Boa, the winner of
this year's Miss Virtual World 2009. Now, six months later AZUL
continues to grow and gain recognition in the world of SL fashion.
With the addition of the bridal line customers are wondering what will
be next for Mami. With Mami's designer skills and talents the sky is
the limit!
Date: 5 June 2009 (Friday)
Venue: Joia Azul (117,139,25)
Slurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/
For more information regarding Azul, please contact Mami Jewell
(OWNER) of Azul, or Annette Wilder (OWNER) of Wilder Public Relations
Firm. Media wanting to have a tour of the location or an interview
with the owner can contact Mami Jewell directly and setup an
appointment.
To learn more about AZUL please visit the website:
http://mamijewell.wordpress.
To contact Wilder PR by email:
wilderprinc@gmail.com
To learn more about Wilder PR visit our website:
http://www.
© A WILDER PR INC. PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ttukinowaguma Hair
There are 2 things I have failed to be able to create, one is shoes the other is hair, so when I find a good designer I go a bit mad and will wear their designs all the time until I find someone new.
Recently at the Styles of edo show for Narkissos I saw the designs of KateForster Akina of Ttukinowaguma hair and thought I would go and take a much closer look as several of the shorter styles looked like my style.
One thing I have consistently noticed with updo's is although the back may be incredibly intricate and lovely the front lets the styles down with Ttukinowaguma hair the front is as detailed and for a change the eyes are not covered - this may just be a fashion trend of the moment but 90% of the styles I like also cover the eyes too much - these do not.
In fact the range of styles is pretty big with both mens and womens styles in long and short.
Most of the styles can be seen on KateForster's BLOG this is in japanese so if you use THIS LINK you can see the google translation of it.
All styles have colour change options with accessories also having 133 colour options.
I have seen many hair designers and love a few of them but I find it refreshing to see a hair designer with a flair for different this is one for the favourites folder!
Dana Vanmoer
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Felis Avatar Available in Free Beta
By Bixyl Shuftan
One of the upcoming avatars that I had heard the most about is the anthro “Felis” domestic cat avatar by Uchi Desmoulins, notably through Internet film clips. A few days ago, I heard a beta version was available for free. So some friends and I went to the Curious sim to go get a copy.
The sim had a few structures, including an underground sewer. As for the avatar, to get a copy one had to find a marked box and click it within 10 meters of it. Once someone clicked on it, it would vanish and appear else where in the sim. To help others looking for it, some people who already had the avie would sit on it to make it easier to see.
What made things tricky was when it appeared in the vortex in one corner of the sim. It was inside a depression marked off with “do not cross” tape, a little fencing, and signs. The vortex crackled with lightning, and dust rolled down the rim and into the hollow, disappearing in the hole. Anyone getting too close, whether on foot or flying in the air, would be sucked in and ported elsewhere in the sim. Needless to say, when the box appeared there, getting it could be a challenge.
For a free avatar, the beta Felis is very good. My friends thought it looked great, some mentioning the detail of the whiskers, and one the muscle tone. Someone in a group chat thought it had a lower ARC than most feline avies he knew of. The avatar has a built in “Muzzletalk,” and will move it’s lips when speaking, or if the nose is clicked. The eyes are also adjustable, both the color and the width of the pupils from huge and round to narrow slits to somewhere in between. Uchi also made available a box with two more pairs of eyes, one having pupils that get smaller instead of narrowing. The “Box of Eyeballs” appears near the main entrance.
The avatar has no head hair other than fur. But one can easily get it elsewhere (I use the hair from my Wingless avatars for it). And only comes in one color: white.
The Felis is not Uchi’s only free avatar. Earlier this year, Uchi made available a beta version of his Ringtail for no charge.
For a beta feline avie, just “purr-fect.”
Bixyl Shuftan
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Nakissos fashion show
It was a packed event showcasing some of the designs of the shopping village - a huge variety in style and design.
Narkissos is a fashion village with brands that edo Tone, of Styles of edo, had hand picked and this was the first Narkissos Fashion Show. In selecting the brands, edo thought of the balance of style, quality of makes and future potential of the brands that were to occupy his sim.
Offering new brands a place to be seen and develop under edo's expert gaze.
We saw Lingerie from Angle Dessous, gowns from AZUL, moxie Polano, Morea Style and Nardcotix, Sonatta Morales brought us vintage wear plus kimonos from Sweetaholic for both men and woman.
What an amazing show!
My compliments to all the models and Kay Fairey who put on such a well run event in a set designed perfectly for a large audience by Edo Tone.
I look forward to many more as this is just the first of many planned.
Dana Vanmoer
Friday, April 10, 2009
New Dana's Delights blog
I have been having trouble letting people know with all my new releases just recently so I decided it was time to start a blog dedicated to NDD.
Here you can see each release - I often release 3 or 4 designs at once so this is an easy way to keep up.
Visit me at http://newdanasdelights.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
M&M Creations
As an aspiring photographer here in SL (and one who just cannot seem to build anything but a square box), I found a wonderful selection of items at M&M that I could use in my studio. So I'm making my list!
A vast array of creative lighting prims can be found to select from. Any number of them would serve well as props to provide "just the right" mood to the photos I take.
Their well-sculpted trees are breathtaking - so realistic! One or two of those added to a scene would add depth and character to any portrait. And... to my utter surprise and delight, M&M even offers particle poofers in a great variety of styles, colors and sizes.
But I was particularly excited to find the "Lily Mysticalia" chair ! Not only would it make a conversational enhancement to the land around my studio, but could double as a prop for an inspiring photograph!
M&M Creations truly does offer an incredible selection of products that add the finishing touch to your own creations - or... inspiration for ... even photos!
Mystique Sassoon
Monday, April 6, 2009
Narkissos Fashion Village fashion show
Join us and see an amazing variety of designs from traditional kimonos to ballgowns!Sunday, March 8, 2009
The Primmiest House in Second Life?
By Bixyl Shuftan
I’ve seen a number of homes in Second Life, both apartments and small home rentals, and larger homes on one’s own virtual land. But Felina Fermi owns a place, along with her partner Rhypanthian Abilene, that has quite a large number of items. One visitor supposedly called it “the primmiest house in SL.”
Felina herself doubts she truly holds the record, but feels her home is certainly among the top for the most prims per square foot in a residential home, “I have seen people with *bigger* homes but they don't decorate it to the fullest with every room and every spot filled.” And indeed, just about every spot has been filled. Even a wastebasket had some paper wads next to it. The kitchen counter has often had numerous food trays with goodies on them. A working home-entertainment system allows her and her guests to watch one of a broad selection of movies. A number of pet cats walk about the living room, meowing and purring.
Unlike some homeowners in Second Life who strived to take full advantage to make what otherwise would be difficult to impossible, what Rezzable termed “Not Possible In Real Life,” Felina was determined to make a home representative of the North American middle-class dream, filling the house with what she would get in reality if she had the cash, “I wish I could afford all this in real-life.”
Is Felina’s home really “the primmiest house in Second Life?” Do any of you, the readers, know of a home with more?
Bixyl Shuftan
Friday, March 6, 2009
The 'Wrath' of Raven
I just had to share this with you!
I am so excited to be involved with the clothing fair run by the Relay Raiders.
This year the Theme is pirates as many know, but along side of that are the 7 sins!
The dresses are being recreated inworld by 7 of SLs most talented designers for an auction in aid of RFL.
They will be 'one of a kinds' never to be remade or resold!
I was lucky yesterday to be on the spot when Raven Pennyfeather of Rfyre finished her interpretation of 'Wrath' and of course I had to show you!!!!
Unfortunately I had been playing with windlight so a lot of the detail is lost in my picture, but I am sure you will be at the silent auctions between the 16th and 22nd during the Clothing fair!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Get Down to Earth, with Lutricia’s Luxuries
By Bixyl Shuftan
As a clothing store, Lutricia’s Luxuries offers a variety of dress and other items. This includes "family" items such as fashion for child avatars, and gothic wear for those searching for a darker look. The shop is located in the Earth sim (108, 136, 26) and owned by Lutricia Roux, “... my main passion is to design clothes, accessories etc :)”
Lutricia logged onto Second Life in August 2007, “I read about it in a newspaper and got curious.” She considers her start in SL a good one, “I got in touch with some Scandinavians (Lutricia is Swedish), and they were really helpful to me. They showed me the basics, freebie shops, etc. :) “ Lutricia has always been making clothes in Second Life, “Ever since I started, I have been interested in trying to make my own things and own clothes. I started to try, and discovered, and I developed. and started to see I might be able to do the things I saw for sale myself instead of buy them.”
She got the idea of selling clothes, “when I liked it myself enough to want to wear or use it." Lutricia did more than just clothes, “I also build some furniture and prefab, but I enjoy the clothesmaking, and work with tiny prims more. :) And scripting is great fun, but there is so many professionals out there, who are real scripters.” Eventually came the Lutricia’s Luxuries store, “The first time I set up my shop was almost a year ago. I have moved from my first location. Where we are now has been up since the middle of November.” Since last summer, sales “have really improved.”
The store has mainly family items on the first floor, and gothic ones upstairs. “Kids clothes, I try to keep them not so fluffy, more to the elegant side, with a touch of neko, grunge maybe. The adult-sized accessories and shoes, are more to the gothic side.” Besides clothing, “I sell teddy bears, both kids and grown ups buy them, hats ... lots of shoes.” Her best selling items are, “the kids’ outfits and my L's shoe collection, and themed teddy bears, such as Christmas, etc.” Her newest item, “I have recently released a pair of death dolls, covered in barbed wire.”
Lutricia says she met a variety of people in Second Life. Among the good, the people at the Mystery sim, “I have meet some great friends at the Queen of Hearts, very caring and loyal.” She eventually got a position there, “I am the manager of events at Queen of Hearts.” How does she find managing, “It is fun, I enjoy it. I produce the schedule of the week, then assign hosts and trainees to their roles. All host report back to me, I look after them, answer questions, etc., help if needed.” Valentine’s Day went very well for Mystery, “We noticed a big increase in traffic, and it is great for Valentine’s Day, romantic themed. Well, great for any day but extra good for that. :) “
At one point in the interview, Lutricia ran off, zipping away in a dust cloud and appearing on the other side of the store, “Hehe, sorry. I have this flight helper. If you touch the arrow keys twice, you go through walls, hehe.”
Lutricia’s Luxuries and Mystery have some cross-advertising of one another, “it is an idea from Tygeria. We will try to increase it, it has benefits for us both. She is very supportive to us all.”
Lutricia’s future plans are, “Basically I want to learn more and improve, and buy some more SL time. :)” She also planned on making some group gifts.
Before long, Lutricia had to rush off for something in real life, and so we had to part ways.
“I'm very grateful to all my loyal customers.”
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Here’s Looking at You, Kid
by Bixyl Shuftan
I take an occasional peek at Second Life blogs, among them Sarah Nerd’s. Taking a look in early February, I found something very interesting in the January 28th entry (the article can be found here). It was a way to see what others are looking at in SL, or at least focusing their cursor.
For this, you need the “Advanced” menu at the top of your screen (press Control-Alt-D if it’s not there). Click that, scroll down to “Character,” and seeing the list that brings up, click on “Show Look At,” approximately in the middle.
And after that, you should be seeing at least one three-dimensional cross, which is yours. If there are other avatars, you can see their crosses as well. What the person is doing will affect what color the cross is. For instance, if the cross is gray, nothing is happening. But if the person focused his/her cursor on an object, the cross turns pink. If the viewer is in mouselook, the cross will be yellow.
The obvious advantage to this feature is to let you know if someone is peeping in on something you’re doing, such as virtual intimacy with a friend. But there are other practical uses, such as a storeowner being able to get some ideas on what is drawing the attention of shoppers. And of course it is a fun feature to just simply play around with, alone or with friends.
And no Joan Sweetwater, the cross will not focus on your bosom, unless you’re wearing a necklace or other embellishments in the vicinity. ;-)
Bixyl Shuftan
Friday, February 20, 2009
::Zullay Designs::
There are a couple of really cool fashionable things to do this weekend, including my own fashion show here at the main shop:
Fashion Show "Morpheous Dreams"
Produced by the wonderful Atlantis Modeling Agency, it will start at Noon SLT on Sat Feb 21st. I really hope to see you there!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Archipelago%20Wild/69/108/24
Because of my insane schedule lately, I wasn't able to get a notice out about my Fashion Week show produced by RUNWAY and held in their lovely tents at Bryant Park. It's an event that is still going on with some awesome designers and I do suggest you attend a show if you have time.
The shows are held daily through Feb 20th from 1pm -4pm SLT, with a boutique area so you can shop for the items you've just seen on the catwalk. These are some major names in the SL fashion biz, so if you're looking for something fun to do.....stop by and catch a show (and say hello to Maggie and Ocean!).
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bryant%20Park/147/52/653
Thursday, February 12, 2009
RUNWAY fashion week 13th - 20th
Bryant Park, Second Life - RUNWAY Magazine, the number one fashion magazine in Second Life, will host it's first Fashion Week. This week of fashion shows will feature a broad range of fashion designers including couture, formal, casual, swimwear and more. Shows will begin on February 13 and run through February 20. A total of 35 designers will be represented in Fashion Week 2009 in 4 to 5 shows daily, beginning at 1 pm PST at RUNWAYs main sim, Bryant Park, in Second Life. In addition to the fashion shows, many of the participating designers will have on-site boutiques, offering designs seen in their shows and there will be gifts offered to attendees by many of the designers.
RUNWAY Magazine will co-sponsor the event with MaxMoney, a newly launched in-world money exchange venture by virtual world entrepreneur, Maximillian March of Max March Industries, Fabulous Fashion, a popular SLCN.TV weekly fashion talk show, hosted by Angie Mornington, and metaLIFE, the creators of a global platform that will connect and empower people worldwide and foster social interactions within virtual worlds.
Designers slated for this years Fashion Week are (UPDATED):
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FRIDAY, 2/13
1:00pm preciosity of style designed by Brenda Clellon
2:00pm Kunglers designed by Barbra and AvaGardener Kungler
3:00pm MB-DESIGNS HAUTE COUTURE designed by Moanasyrene Boucher
4:00pm Jador Fashion designed by Ziamela Loon
5:00PM Mashooka Designs designed by Aradhana Voight
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SATURDAY, 2/14
1:00pm House of RFyre designed by Raven Pennyfeather
2:00pm PB Collection designed by Patrizia Blessed
3:00pm DE Designs designed by DoC Eldritch
4:00pm Chianera Cioc Couture designed by Chianera Cioc
5:00PM azul designed by Mami Jewell
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SUNDAY, 2/15
1:00pm MEB Fashions designed by MariaElena Barbosa
2:00pm ::eLDee:: designed by Lilyana Dryke
3:00pm Bolero Collection designed by Amanda Bolero
4:00pm SWA..::Second Wave Apparel::. designed by Sioxie Legend
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MONDAY, 2/16
1:00pm .:MALT:. Fashions designed by Khea Karas
2:00pm Stitch by Stitch designed by Sevenstar Amat
3:00pm LD Couture designed by Laurenn Docherty
4:00pm SPORK designed by GM Nikolaidis
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TUESDAY, 2/17
1:00pm Lady Thera designed by Thera Taurog
2:00pm ALB Dream Fashion designed by AnaLee Balut
3:00pm Ambergris Deadly Fashions designed by Ambergris Baphomet
4:00pm Zullay Designs designed by Zullay Thor
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WEDNESDAY, 2/18
1:00pm SYNERGY by OPIUM & OPIUM Everyday designed by Alaska Metropolitan
2:00pm Indyra Originals designed by Indyra Seigo
3:00pm Bdreams Designs designed by Iosune Bade
4:00pm Leezu! designed by LeeZu Baxter
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THURSDAY, 2/19
1:00pm Silk & Satyr designed by ThomasD Felisimo and Ever Courtois
2:00pm OC - ORAGE Creations designed by Elettra Gausman
3:00pm Bliss Couture designed by Amutey Decuir
4:00pm Donna Flora designed by Squinternet Larnia
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FRIDAY, 2/20
1:00pm Sam's Secret Boutique designed by Samsara Nishi
2:00pm Anubis Style & Addoro designed by Anubis Hartunian and Mew Denimore
3:00pm Anubis Style & Addoro designed by Anubis Hartunian and Mew Denimore
4:00pm Digit Darkes designed by Digit Darkes
5:00pm Baiastice designed by Sissy Pessoa
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
The amazing Azul JS
Mami Jewell has done it again with her new gown to be released today.
JS is the perfect gown for an evening out with a special friend, beautifully textured and shaped to give your avatar the perfect outline.
A sexy split down the side temptingly shows your stocking tops.
There are many designers out there in SL but few who understand textures as Mami does this is another gorgeous creation which no woman should be without.
JS is available in 8 colours including my favourite this dark red.
You can visit Azul at joia azul (128, 128, 26)
(Jewelry shown is my own)
Hair by BISH
shoes by STYLES of EDO
Saturday, February 7, 2009
BOSL Boulevard Weddings UnVeiled!!!
What: " Segreti Romantici "
BOULEVARD WEDDINGS 2009 Wedding Fashion Preview
When February 15, 2009
Where: Casbalanca Hotel Crystal Ballroom
Time: Time 1-4 pm Slt
SHH! Want to know a secret?
A select group of the media representatives will be chosen to preview the premiere event of the season. This fashion event promises to be unlike any you have ever experienced. Presenting " Segreti Romantici " the theme for the new BOULEVARD WEDDINGS 2009 Wedding Fashion Preview , brought to you by the most successful wedding planner in SL, Anastacia Markova.
Anastacia has gathered the best Houses of Design in formal fashion . Vici V's, Styles of Edo, House of Rfyre, Stiletto Moody Designs, Muse, Orage, Beauty Avatar, Tres Beau and Imagination, are just a few top designers to be showcased at this not-to-miss event. International Supermodel Mimmi Boa, Ms. Virtual World 2009, will be joined by her husband Mr. SL World 2008 Salvo Waydelich to headline the program. The guest list of this premiere event will be limited to the exclusive designers and members of the media chosen to receive this announcement. A formal invitation will be sent at a future date.
Ms.Markova, has been invited by Frolic Mills, the organizer of The Miss SL Universe Pageant, and owner of the BOSL Boulevard to create and head up *Boulevard Weddings*. BOSL Boulevard is home to some of the most fabulous designers in Second Life so it is not unusual that the Best of Wedding Coordinators would be asked to come to plan such events in the Grandest of Settings.
Anastacia, has been doing glamorous, creative weddings in SL for over a year now, and her expertise and remarkable staff are legendary for being able to create the *perfect dream wedding*.
Her knowledge of traditional, to highly unconventional designs including vintage, high end, cutting edge and awe- inspiring fashion are what sets her apart from other wedding coordinators.
If you would like to be a sponsor to this event and be featured in our Keepsake Program of the most prestigious wedding event to ever hit SL contact Sequoia Nightfire.
Ms. Markova and the models will be available for interviews and photo ops as we end the show with a lavish party.!
Further information may be obtained from Anastacia Markova please send notecard entitled "Boulevard Weddings 2009 Preview" or for model bios or ad pricing please contact Sequoia Nightfire.
Oh and that secret .... well you will have to attend to have that mystery revealed :D It is a "Romantic Secret".
Please R.S.V.P. to secure a V.I.P Spot
Friday, January 30, 2009
[KA] Designs Showcase by GIA for JSP Fashion Expo 2009
JSP Fashion Expo Winter 2009 presents [KA] Designs, designed by Kira Ahn for its 4th showcase
Credits :
[KA] Designs, Quality Clothes and SkinsProduced by GLANCE International Agency
JSP Fashion Expo 2009
http://jspfashionexpo2009.
