GLANCE Magazine March 2011 by GLANCE International Agency

AWARDED MODEL OF THE MONTH

VERONICA KRASNER Photo credits: Valeria Endrizzi

SUMMARY 17 PUBLISHER’S NOTE

FEATURES

32 TRENDY SHOP *KPD* by Kathrin Pearl 38 GIA STYLE BLOG ! Check out the latest style posts

INTERVIEWS

20 ON THE COVER Maddox DuPont 84 MODEL OF THE MONTH Veronica Krasner

FASHION SPREADS

68 HAUTE COUTURE hion Honey Bender explores high fas 78 ANCIENT ROME Fashionably roman 92 OH MY COLD! Fabulous faux fur and more 98 SAMBA DE JANEIRO n Bold, colorful, extravagant fashio

SHOWS REVIEWS

2011 40 GLANCE FASHION AWARDS zzed TV Produced by GIA / Filmed by Re 58 STORIN SHOWCASE ations Featuring Annah Whitfield’s cre

EXTRAS

100 STYLE CALENDAR GIA Upcoming events produced by 103 THANK YOU s Magazine staff and contributor

MARCH MIXES IT UP! Photo credits: Valeria Endrizzi

What did you learn during the past month? Between the launch of the GLANCE Fashion Awards official website, Rezzed TV’s video of the Awards Ceremony being released and the preparation for Relay For Life® season at the agency... we certainly learned to flex and stretch our teamwork skills! The twelveth issue of GLANCE Magazine is packed with features of special interest for the fashion-conscious shopper. From the latest style posts on the GIA Blog, to the revelations and ‘’secret modeling tips’’ of this month’s awarded top model Veronica Krasner, we had the ambition to both rediscover long standing SL fashion personalities (check out the interview of Maddox DuPont!) and to meet with fresh faces among designers (enjoy the review of StoRin’s Valentine showcase by Annah Whitfield). There is a certain excitation when publishing the brand new magazine each month and our fashion editors always contribute to this feeling! Come follow Honey Bender on her road to high fashion, see TokY Raymaker turn back the time and showcase the looks of Ancient Rome, be dazzled as Linnda Scofield presents a gorgeous Brazilian ensemble made to party and catch the chills as Amalia Foxtrot looks fabulous and fierce in faux fur! Mid-season is here, enjoy your March 2011 issue with a cup of steamy coffee!

Patty Cortes

Magazine Publisher Layout Designer

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MADDOX DUPONT Photos Credits: Leah McCullough

ello Maddox! Tell me a little about you. Where are you from? What do you do in Second Life? I live in Melbourne, Australia. In Second Life, my partner Kirk and I own KMADD Enterprise which specializes in appearance based products and fashion/style services. In addition I love to build for MAD Agency shows and KMADD Events, get involved in Second Life charity work, and help new brands grow and develop their business. I know that you are running several businesses under KMADD Enterprise. Could you explain to us which are they and what do they offer (MADesigns, etc.)? KMADD Enterprise or simply KMADD, is the name for a conglomerate of several product and service based businesses. MADesigns, which is our product based brand, offers mostly avatar based products like shapes, hair, eyes and poses. Other service based aspects of KMADD Enterprise are MAD Agency, MAD Image and MAD Studio Photography. MAD Agency is a boutique model management company that provides top models & style services to photographers, advertisers, designers and production compa-

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nies in Second Life. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity therefore we are very selective about projects we choose to produce and people we employ. MAD Image which consist of blog and styling services provides style inspiration and appearance/personal style assistance to Second Life residents.

needed to be made in an untucked version. It was a “Doh!” moment. Around that time I started playing with shapes, so the clothing project - which was not doing well - was completely abandoned so I could focus only on shapes. I found it inspiring to bring characters to life by combining other people creations. It was also a time when there was not many male Where did you find inspiration to name clothing stores and Kirk and I saw this your different ventures? as an opportunity to focus on exposing Well originally I started out as a photogmen to the fashion that is available and rapher and my studio was based on my to encourage them to dress well, which SL name - MAD Studio. would hopefully motiI then moved to makvate designers to creing clothing for a very ate more for men as “ I started out as a photogbrief and embarrasswell. The first shape I rapher and my studio was ing moment and this is ever made was actubased on my SL name how MADesigns brand ally never sold in my was born. I then used store. The same night I MAD Studio. I then moved the same brand for finished it, I remember to making clothing for a shapes and all other being in MAD Studio very brief and embarrassproducts, and once I trying some clothing ing moment and this is how met Kirk, we added K from Form and Dessert MADesigns brand wasborn.“ in front of MAD which Moon, when this guy is how KMADD came came in wanting phoabout. It actually all tos for his alt. He said started as a joke as this he just broke up with was the time when tabloids referred to his girlfriend on his main account and he Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as “Brangewanted to create a hot avatar to seduce lina” therefore Kirk, my marketing genius, her. He heard that I do good photos and thought it would be cool if we combined help people with their appearance, our names together. So we tried number which I was doing a lot of at that time of combinations and KMADD was the - helping people with their shapes and one we liked the best. style before taking their photos. He then offered 10,000 linden dollars for my shape MADesigns is mostly known for its shapes and everything I was wearing, so I took and then recently for the poses and hair him shopping and helped him piece it all collections. Do you remember the first together. He was very happy and told item you ever designed? me that I should sell avatars. This is how My first item was actually a T-shirt. I made the idea for style cards was born. a whole collection of T-shirts using my RL artwork and sold them for a while under Do you remember the feelings when peoMADesigns brand, until I realized they all ple did start to buy your products?

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It’s always exciting when you create can locate sometimes hard to find stores. something and people find value in it The designer gets exposure and we have enough to buy it. I think ideas are driven fantastic fashion at our disposal to use in by your passion but if you can have both creation of someone’s avatar. I believe passion and monetary reward for your that our dedication to the growth of time and effort it can become a powermale fashion through creation of KMADD ful motivator to continue creating. I know City which at the time was hosting over that there are quite a few people in Sec150 leading brands for men in one conond Life who think that this is just a game venient location, has been somewhat and that everything in Second Life should a contributing factor in perception of be for free and we should just do it for fun. KMADD brand. I am not sure if percepThis I’ve observed over the years is typition of KMADD being “mecca of fashion” cal mindset of a person who copybots is still there however, as new people have or wears stolen items. What these guys logged in and KMADD City does not exist do not understand is any more. that all creation costs Although, for anysomeone both time one who has visited “Fashion has always been and money; for many KMADD, since that an integral part of our busipeople and for whatchange would see ever reason Second that we still continue ness, as mentioned before Life could be the only to expose people by supporting other desource of income to new and qualsigners through what we and when stealing ity brands for men, do everyone benefits.“ from them you steal through ever dyfrom their depennamic fashion secdants and their livetion NEW RELEASES lihood. Second Life in Men’s Fashion (our would not look as good as it looks today if little ever changing male fashion deit was not for creators and customers who partment store) and of course Designer reward their time and effort by buying showcase which features new designer their products. When I sold my first item I bi-monthly, who often bring ever needfelt valued and that somehow I am coned, want it! must have it! exclusive items, tributing in some meaningful way to the available only at KMADD. overall wonderful community of Second Our success story is surreal to me. I think it Life. is good that way. It allows you to focus on the things you love doing even more and KMADD is often referred to as the mecthat’s what it is all about for me. When ca of virtual fashion. What do you you love what you are doing, it shows think got you this title? How do you and people buy into it because of that. both feel about your success story? The most important thing is to never stop Fashion has always been an integral part believing and to continue to do things of our business, as mentioned before by you love till you achieve success. The funsupporting other designers through what ny thing is, when you get there you won’t we do - everyone benefits. The customer even care or notice it, because you took

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the journey and there is no greater success than that.

petitive tasks but thanks to my wonderful manager Eve Petlyakov, whom I can trust with my full perm inventory, my life in SL for the past 12 months has been made far more pleasant.

What would you say sets you apart from other shape, poses and hair stores? What KMADD does in everything that we create is to think like a customer, what You proudly state that you bring real pera customer wants and needs. We make sonality into your shapes and help asthings available and keep things simple. sert the fashion identity of avatars in SL We are also focused on giving customers through poses and hair as well. Are your the best value for their money, always lots SL skills related to your real life skills? of love goes back to the people that supI always had an eye for detail and I am port our work through: hunts, group freeno stranger to style. I get my creative side bies and participatfrom my parents and ing in various charity have pursued studies events. Great customin real life in this area. “ I always had an eye for er service is what we I also managed peodetail and I am no stranare really focused on. ple in real life for many ger to style. I get my creProviding you have a years and worked in quality product, your customer service for ative side from my parents brand will gain a good nearly 20, so I defiand have pursued studreputation quickly if nitely have good skill ies in real life in this area. you can make each set when it comes to I also managed people in and every customer business and dealing real life for many years...“ that walks out of your with people. Kirk has a store happy. passion for marketing, so all these were imWhich product do you portant skills to have in find the hardest to produce and why? addition to creative ideas and our ability Hair can be tricky, especially short men’s to bring them to life. hair, especially if it is high detail. And to my detriment, I often do both. It is exWho are some of your favourite SL fashion tremely time consuming and it is kind of designers? work that does not stop once the hair is There are so many great designers in made. Second Life and so many that I probably I think creating is an easy part in SL, it is have never heard of yet but who do an part that every designer loves. Getting amazing work. This is what is so wonderthe item from when it is created to when ful about Second Life, you are always it appears on the wall available for a discovering great creations regardless of customer to buy, has been promoted to how long you’ve been here. every possible social network, blog, marBut I will pick my 2 brands, not based on ketplace etc. is the most tedious work for what I like to wear but on work I admire, every designer I am sure. that has made me dream, and inspired I personally, do not cope well with remy collections. Of course I mean no of-

ON THE COVER fence to other designers who have not section of MADesigns for a while, so this been mentioned here. year female hair will be our main focus LeLutka - simply amazing style, marketas well as a revival of female shapes coling and products. Sisters and their team lection. Thalia Jie is back and does styling through massive amounts of hard work for MADesigns female shapes and is my over the years, have created many eyes and ears in female fashion. Having memorable fashion moments/images her back will allow to expand the female that have made me proud to call my self section of MADesigns and perhaps even a Second Life creator. bring few female designers to KMADD. Cheerno - Cheerno is an absolute creative bomb with every collection. His The best compliment you received so far? work is always fun, inspiring and absoluteI actually save compliments when I get ly “out there”. them and over the years I collected quite It is no surprise to me a few - they are in my that both LeLutka and SENTIMENTAL folder. Cheerno won GLANCE No, seriously they are! Fashion Awards reI could never pick “ I I actually save complicently. They look after compliments based ments when I get them and their customers, have on how good they amazing following are, as even simple “I over the years I collected due to that and great love your hair” would quite a few - they are in products to back them do it for me. Knowing my SENTIMENTAL folder. up. Knowing both Minpeople appreciate No, seriously they are!“ nu and Cheerno when what I do is the best they were just starting part of my job and their brands it is truly a truly touches my heart proud moment for me each time. to see them succeed and be acknowlWhen you get a feedback on your prodedged in some way. uct, you think great it works! When you get a feedback on you service Are you working on new products actuyou feel yeah I successfully connected ally? with my customer and provided the serAlways! I try to release something each vice they are happy with. week, depending on my other projects. However, when people love certain exI do build a lot and I love doing that, so perience you created for them which that bites a big chunk of my time. New can be anything from KMADD party to poses will be coming for Pose Fair, new MAD Agency Fashion Shows, I think those hair for Hair Fair, and new Complete Avaare the best compliments to have. Here tars collection in collaboration with new are the few that stood out... skin designers is something I am really “Maddox, I have to tell you.. this build.. looking forward to. it touches something.. resonates in my soul.... it makes me emotional somehow.. What are your future plans for MADesigns? the incredible detail and the things you We have been neglecting the female put here.. I am more than just transport-

ON THE COVER ed or immersed.. something is awakened balancing business and customer needs from when I was a small kid and I experipositive outcomes are always possible. ence this build like no other.. thank your If you are a customer remember to be refor a singularly amazing experience in this spectful, you’ll have a better chance of spectacular creation.. being associated “winning”. with you and just knowing you is always Merchants on the other hand, should alan awe inspiring experience. ways welcome customer feedback and Seriously, I could cry at thinking of this bedevelop their products in accordance to ing destroyed” it. If the customer is happy, it often means “The build is magical. You know, you are your product, packaging and informaa man of remarkable talents. When you tion is clear and of high standard. If you think about it, all we really have at the are not sure, ask them. You will be surend are memories and you have created prised what people got to say if they are some of the most magical and enduring given a chance. memories that people could have. Your What matters to you quite remarkable. most as a content “Anyone running a store When I’m an old old creator? in Second Life would have lady, I know I’m goFreedom and imagiing to look back with nation. a share of their horror stosmile on my virtual ries and they are nevworld days, and reLastly, where can er fun to listen to unless member Kirk’s “Alice readers buy your you like to get angry. “ in Wonderland Birthcreations? day Party” ... and the MADesigns prorabbit ... and all the ducts are available amazing people who at KMADD (http:// have dressed up and I will smile gently slurl.com/secondlife/Kmadd%20Enterand say ... *thank you Maddox*” prise/123/103/24/) as well as on Second Life marketplace. Now is time for the bad question... What Search KMADD or MAD in places in is your worst customer experience as of search or visit our blog for direct links to now? our various departments - http://madimAnyone running a store in Second Life age.wordpress.com would have a share of their horror stories and they are never fun to listen to unless you like to get angry. To be fair sometimes these conflicts are driven by merchant as well as customers. Even though I have over 20 years in customer service, I can tell you that there were times when making customer happy was difficult in both Second Life and real life. But you do the best that you can, by

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BY KATHRIN PEARL Hello Kathrin and thank you for taking the time to answer this interview. We are curious to know at GLANCE Magazine, when and how you got into fashion design? I got in fashion design by accident to be honest. I first worked as a model and since then I can’t stop designing! My SL husband, Duke McDonnagh, always believed in me and supported me in so many ways so I stayed in the world of fashion and created *KPD*-Fashion for the Ladies and it is a wonderful experience so far. Where do you find inspiration for your new creations? In anything and everything! I do love colors in every variations and combi-

nations... I mean really, I enjoy fresh, eye-catching colors in every style. If you had to pick a favorite among your past creations, which one would you choose and why? I would choose “La Musica” and “Coloured and Nice”, those are my two favorite designs. “La Musica” is a ladylike, elegant, beautiful, exclusive creation while “Coloured and Nice” is colorful, cheeky, sexy, fresh, and stylish... I could keep going on and on! How would you define the style of the brand *KPD*? Anything and everything is possible in the world of Fashion in SL and therefore *KPD* stands for exclusive

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fashion. Lastly, what can we expect to see in the near future at *KPD*? More of anything and everything. I am so excited about it myself because tomorrow I may design an elegant ball gown and next week it could be a totally funky outfit but for sure you can expect more sexy heels, haha! Shop *KPD* today at: http://slurl. com/secondlife/Evening%20 Star/51/186/22

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MODEL: HONEYBEAR LILLIEHOOK *KPD* Laywing Butterfly-Dress, Long Skirt Photos credits (left and right): Tosha Bergan

MODEL: TOSHA BERGAN *KPD* Morella Dress Red

MODEL: NEFERTITI KIMAGAWA *KPD* Leather Suit Black Photos credits (left and right): Tosha Bergan

MODEL: STACEY FOXLEY *KPD* The Sensual Light Blue Glitter Dress

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GLANCE FASHION AWARDS 2011

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ABOUT GLANCE Fashion Awards is a premier event that is part of a series of projects involving the fashion community at large and developed by GLANCE International Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand new department, the GLANCE Fashion Foundation. It is an SL-centric, annual Awards Ceremony filmed by Rezzed TV. After a full month of nominations and being voted on by a total of 1405 SL Residents, the first Awards Ceremony took place on February 27th, 2011. During the ceremony, 70,000L$ have been awarded to talented fashion designers and bloggers (each of the top 12 winners received 5,000L$) along with

10 lucky voters (winners of 1,000L$ cash prize each) from the SL fashion community. On the official website you can: > Meet with the staff backstage > Watch the video of the 2011 Awards Ceremony > Discover the top 12 winners We are looking forward to next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of the event with bigger cash prizes, a photo contest, new Guest Hosts and many more surprises. Be a part of the second year edition of the Awards by suggesting your favorite brands and bloggers today!

TOP 12 WINNERS 1. BEST NEW DESIGNER Je suis… by Julia Merosi 2. BEST MENSWEAR STORE CheerNo by CheerNo Destiny 3. BEST WOMEN’S WEAR STORE Lelutka by Lelutka Design Team 4. BEST SKINS STORE LAQ/Laqroki by Mallory Cowen and Winter DiPrima 5. BEST SHOE STORE Maitreya by Onyx LeShelle 6. BEST HAIR STORE Maitreya by Onyx LeShelle 7. BEST ACCESSORIES STORE Glow Studio by Jocelyn Anatine, Anemysk Karu and Linka Demina 8. BEST SHAPES STORE MADesigns by Maddox DuPont and Kirk Claymore 9. BEST POSES/AOs STORE Glitterati by Katey Coppola and Kaz Nayar 10. BEST NEWCOMER FRIENDLY STORE Sn@tch by Ivey Deschanel 11. BEST INDY FEMALE FASHION BLOG StrawberrySingh.com by Strawberry Singh 12. BEST INDY MALE FASHION BLOG Slipsters.wordpress.com by James Schwarz, Till Hapmouche and Laika SaintLouis

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AMALIA FOXTRO

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JULIA MEROSI

KIRA AHN

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SHOWCASE

A casual must have for any spring-summer wardrobe seen here presented by Coquette Avedon is a stunning dress entitled ‘’Codie’’. A sexy spring is ahead, meet it in sophistication and style in this stunning bohemian-chic dress by Storin titled ‘’Annie’’ and modelled by Shelby Seaside.

Darling Tomorrow presents “Myllie”, featuring a cowl draped collar of taffeta silk that wraps around the neckline.

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This ensemble s featured rom the newly branded Storin Collection and s comprised of separates titled “Cat Mini Skirt” and “Luth Polo”... seen here worn by Shelby Seaside.

Dainty and effeminate the dress titled “Gabby” takes it’s cue from the classic and feminine retro style of the Fifties and brings it up-to-date and thoroughly modern and metropolitan as only .:StoRin:. couture can do!

Coquette Avedon in the separates “Laura Shirt”, “Colby Capri” and the accessory “Alice Umbrella”.

Designer: Annah Whitfield Photos: Gala Caproni

GLANCE International Agency CEO and Show Hostess of “StoRin: A Valentine’s Day showcase”, is Patty Cortes. Discover the photo set of the event on Flickr: http://www. flickr.com/photos/ glance_international/

She wears the “Berry High Waist Sash” in black by Annah Whitfield.

Patty Cortes

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Stage build: Kafee Iwish and Connie Molinaro Script Writing: Charriol Ansar Show Photographer: Gala Caproni Resident DJ: Mavi Beck GLANCE Model Academy Graduates: Ewan Crumb, Giselle Bluxome, Coquette Avedon and Shelby Seaside Designer: Annah Whitfield

The Finale

D L E I F T I H ANNAH WNCE 2007

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Hello Annah! Please choose 5 words that best describe your latest creations.

My latest creations are very simple and casual, cute (as in the cutest I’ve ever done), easy to wear and versatile.

The theme of your fashion showcase was Valentine’s. Would you describe yourself as a romantic artist? What are your influences when it comes to fashion design?

I have my moments, haha! My collection is for people who love themselves and the main goal is to love what they are wearing. So it is more a question of self love than romanticism. But there are some days when I feel more romantic, and in those days I turn into my other hobbie - the poses. I create poseballs full of love!

What are the biggest challenges you have found while designing in SL?

The SL fashion industry is always evolving, way too fast I think. So to keep up with all the news it is the worst part, because RL doesn’t always let us stay in SL enough time to learn what we need to. Also, there are amazing creators appearing in the SL fashion industry and it is hard to reach the top with everyone out there.

What were the three most important events in your SL so far?

Well, for .:StoRin:., one of the biggest events is approaching, the Pose Fair! I love to participate in the Pose Fair, as a creator and as a customer. Also, the Fashion For Life, former Relay for Life, probably the biggest event every year in SL and where .:StoRin:. has participated actively, though this year I couldn’t do it due to lack

STORIN of time in real life! As for weekly events, the Fifty Linden Friday is probably the biggest event, the most well known and the one that everyone waits for - in this one I wish .:StoRin:. could participate.

Can you share your upcoming projects with our magazine readers?

As I said before, I’ll be participating in the Pose Fair 2011 with new sets of poses. As for fashion, I am really into it again, as I was a few months way from it, but now I am getting back and creating every chance I get, so new clothes are coming soon. I’ll be participating in The little big shop event, in a cooperative work with someone I trully admire and I’ll be also in the Culture Shock Event in the next months. So a lot of work...

What would you like to say to those who are discovering you through this interview?

You are so late, haha! No, I’m kidding! I would like you to come visit my store, which is being renovated. I am sure everyone will like it! Also, I put a lot of love and personal taste in my creations, so drop by to check everything! I cannot be a creator that releases every week because I take a lot of time trying to find the best way of creating what I imagine. Go check for yourselves! Seriously! Thank you very much for reading.

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COUTURE STYLING, MODELING AND PHOTOS BY HONEY BENDER

Gown: HouseofFox :: CreamCoutureDress Hat: HouseofFox :: KnightsHelmet[Cream] Skin: KLETVA-Pietra pale

Gown: Gasqhe} - [Ellie] Hair: Donna Flora NORMAJEAN Skin: KLETVA-Pietra pale Glasses: [sYs] - Spectron

Gown: [sYs] AGRYPINE - avant garde ball gown Horns: Pacadi Jasha Skin: KLETVA-Pietra pale Makeup: Nuunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Coat: The Secret Store - Wild Pop Lady Pants: Nicky Ree Hair: Gasqhe} - [Monster Hair in blonde]

MODEL/STYLIST (left and right): TOKY RAYMAKER Skin - DAMIANI- LaVie Mark Stubble Cut Hair Base Dark Hair - Uw.St Hibiki-Hair type-B size-LL black Set - LEGEND - ROMAN TOGA (Male) Sandals - LEGEND - THESEUS SANDALS Necklace - [MANDALA] TAKAYAMA2 necklace/male/ Gold/with shadow (chest or spine) Bracelet - [MANDALA] LUCK Bracelet Brown A /Male/ [R] (resize) Sword - Primus Orcadia Sword 3.95vg (with HUD) Shield - Primus Orcadia Shield (with HUD) Helmet - LEGEND - GOLD HELMET Photo Credits (left and right): Julie Hastings

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MODEL/STYLIST: TOKY RAYMAKER Skin - DAMIANI- LaVie Mark Stubble Cut Hair Base Dark Hair - [Uw.7R] TonyHair size-LL earth smoky Set - Set T.E.D. Romulus/TAN-trim Bracelet - REIKI Bracelet White GEM/Male (resize) Full Bright [2 Hands] Photo Credits: Julie Hastings

MODEL/STYLIST: LINNDA SCOFIELD Outfit: Rfyre - Patrician Toga Hair: Fellini CouturePoppy hair in soil Earrings: Gems&Kisses - Crystal Flower White Shoes: LeLutka -Saffron Pumps Soft Silver Nails: Mandala - Takara Nail/cream white Skin: Lion Skins - Nova Pale Photo Credits: YunMi Verwood

MODEL/STYLIST: LINNDA SCOFIELD Outfit: Rfyre - Greco-Roman Womens Armor Hair: Vanity hair - Nova Skin: Lion Skins - Nova Pale Earrings: Gems & Kisses - Sissy Bracelets: Zaara - Patra silver bracelet Nails: Caithlin Carter Design - Diva - White Shoes: Nardcotix Nuria MJ Black Photo Credits: YunMi Verwood

MODEL TALK

VERONICA KRASNER PHOTOS CREDITS: VALERIA ENDRIZZI

Hello Veronica and congratulations! You are our March 2011 model of the month. How do you feel about this title? I feel very surprised and honored to be showcased as the Model of the Month. I’ve been working for GLANCE for nearly two years now and I have been very honored to be a member of it’s staff, so this special mention makes me very proud and thankful to all the GLANCE familiy for this recognition. How did you get into the fashion industry? I joined Second Life® on January 6th, 2007 and after spending some months getting used to the basic skills in-world, I started looking at the classifieds searching to join any modeling agency looking for models. At this point I will always be thankful to Sunshine Kit, Calamity Hathaway and Miguel Rotunno, the first people to trust me and gave me my first modeling assignments and a spot in runway shows. I spent a year modeling part-time and learning for myself and with the help of the agency’s trainers. By that time the first modeling schools or academies started to flourish in Second Life, I decided it was time to acquire a formal training and to evolve in the profession. I had a face and shape makeover, after that and some training, slowly other agencies hired me and I started officially modeling as my main profession in Second Life. What do you like about this industry? I like the thrill of showcasing SL designer’s

creations. I like the feeling when I am styling outfits for a show at home and picking the best possible accessories to showcase them with. I like the excitement and nerves backstage before my first walk out at a show and I like working with my fellow models as a team, pulling all together in order to achieve a succesful show. I enjoy helping newcomer models! I think it’s a way to give back what I was given when I started in the industry. At the moment I am not a trainer for any agency since I have so much going on, I am not home roughly 10 hours a day due to my real life work, but I help them when I can if they ask me for advice and love doing it. I am totally in love and amazed at the creativity among the SL fashion industry; from designers to agency CEOs, management and to fellow models abilities and styling. I hopefully plan to continue doing this job for a long time to come. Many people think that virtual modeling is easy task. What would you like people to understand about this job? I heard many times the statement made that anyone could be a model and walk a runway but I think it’s a bit more complicated than that. Being a model that works efficiently and leaves designers and agencies satisfied with your walk and performance takes a number of things. First of all, some formal training to acquire the modeling theory and master the basic skills and runway techniques. Secondly, it requires lots of practice on your own to

i m r e t e d d n ” a y r e t v s i u r d d n i e s th i h s t s e e s c s a r o b p m o t e e o t v . a . . h d e u ce c “Yo u s o t n o i nat become as smooth and accurate as possible, and that consumes time and money. It also takes quite a bit of time to style properly and to find the necessary uniqueness required to attain a certain look that sets you apart from others. I wouldn’t say it’s easy, but certainly you have to possess the drive and determination to succeed if you really want to embrace this industry. Most of all, I think that you have to do it for your passion for fashion and not for the money.... remember... in the end... you will always spend way more than what you will earn. I know that you are among the veteran top models and that back in your days one could hardly find a modeling school. Where did you get trained? And what is your position regarding today’s modeling academies? My first notion of “trainings” were informal but useful ones that I’ve attended in my first ever agencies that I got in, practicing some techniques, runway choreographies, looping, turning, etc. At that time the modeling academies, as you well may have noticed, were not as common as

they are in SL nowadays... When the first modeling schools started to flourish, I decided that it was time to acquire some formal training in order to keep evolving and getting better. I enrolled to InStyle (UVogue) Modeling School in September, 2008, then I attended the Avenue Models Academy course in November, 2008 and lastly a course at GLANCE Model Academy in February, 2009. All of them were amazing and focused on different aspects of the modeling career. Some focused more on styling, some more on runway and some more on general stuff and theory. Each one of them were an enriching experience for me to help me develop as a better model. Today with many academies flourishing and adding to the industry, I would say to any prospective model wanting to get good training: get informed! Find out if the school teaches and covers what you want to learn, the availability and time needed to attend all the necessary courses to graduate and if it is group or one-onone classes. One of the questions to ask before deciding to enroll would be: is it a brand new academy or an established

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“One of my great some est sa of the tisfac bigge tions st and is to w most ork... respe for cted n ames ” one? And to check into their reputation. A prospective student has to feel that their choice is the right one and whether the money invested in doing the course is worth it for them. Looking back at your career, could you tell us more about your achievements as a model? I feel that one of my biggest accomplishments and one of my greatest satisfactions is to work nowadays for some of the biggest and most respected names in the industry. Joining each one of them was a big step in my professional career and I feel very honored to be counted as an active member with each of them. I generally wasn’t lucky enough on winning contests or pageants, but lately I have managed to place 1st Runner up or official finalist in several contests for stores or agencies. I feel that my biggest achievements so far were firstly, to get selected as an Official Finalist Candidate for Miss Virtual World 2011, in which I represented the country of Uruguay and secondly, to grace the cover of a magazine for the first time last year.

Besides that, I also feel it is an achievement each time I get congratulated after a good performance at a show by agencies management, designers or fellow models attending to the event. It’s always a good feeling to have the satisfaction of a job well done! It seems there is a lot of different conceptions when it comes to beauty. How do you define it? I think I’ll say something that was said many times before but it’s true… With L$ everyone can be stunning and wear the best skins and clothes. I also think that there is a part of your avatar that reflects who you are behind your computer, and your personality should shine through. I think that it is what sets everyone apart from one another. When you let that part of yourself shine through the avatar, your inner real life beauty reflects in your SL avatar, adding an extra beauty that can be perceived alongside your pixelated representation. Beauty is also being kind to others and showing how much passion you put in every task, project or event.

Do you have professional tips to share with aspiring models? I think that to be a succesful model there are many elements joining all together: a formal education to learn the modeling techniques and styling tips, as we evoked earlier then practice on your own as much as you can. Make it a point to go to laggy sims with packed clubs and try to walk there in the best way you can, that will help you to get used to lag, which almost always is the case at the majority of the SL modeling shows. Be reliable, punctual and have a good attitude. Be open to the unexpected or last minute changes, and mostly don’t give

Lastly, I am not a “tech girl” but you should consider having a good PC, with a powerful processor and graphics card, and enough RAM memory to run heavy shows with lag as smooth as possible. You have been promoted to Supermodel within GLANCE International Agency a few months ago. What is your feeling regarding this nomination? I feel very honored and thankful to GLANCE International Agency for this nomination. I do believe all the models are equally talented and dedicated to their jobs. Since fashion is our passion and life style here in Second Life, I don’t feel I am in any way

“Having a high self-esteem and being selfconfident will help you in this industry” up. You will find rejection sooner or later at any point of your career, it is ok to feel sad or even angry (I felt that way too), but get over it, pick up your pieces and be ready for the next chance to try again! There is also a certain luck factor that you can experience too, some have it soon as they start their career, some have it later. I call it the magic of “being at the right place at the right moment”. It happened many times to me, for castings mostly. Also having a high self-esteem and being self-confident will help you in this industry. Remember: always remain humble enough to accept suggestions, corrections and be open to keep evolving all the time. Be unique, don’t copy other models looks, facial features or stylings, just be yourself and a recognizable face that is all yours!

better than anyone by wearing a “supermodel” tag. I do feel happy and proud of it, basically because I take it as a recognition of my work and love for this wonderful industry. What can GLANCE Magazine wish you for the future? Well, I plan to continue working in this industry, as I said before I love it and I feel honored of every single show I get casted to be in. I would love to do some more print work such as vendors or magazine spreads, I didn’t have much chance of doing that type of work so far and I find it as charming as walking a catwalk. I would also love to keep challenging my luck and styling skills by entering contests and why not... Maybe I will achieve being the face of any well respected SL brand.

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Model/Stylist: Linnda Scofield Skin: Glam Affair- Castalia Skin Natural 07 Hair: Maitreya Lotte - Pitch Jacket: !Faint LL Bad Romance coat (bagged) Bodysuit: Miamai Amelie Black Legging: Osakki // Taboo Leggings. SeeMySoul Shoes: The Secret Store - Vinyl vintage boots in Black Earrings: Finesmith wish earring Nails: CCD Diva Nails in Black Photo credits: Jenniferr Graves

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MODEL/STYLIST: LINNDA SCOFIELD Skin: sYs Skin Yang Hair: Diram MILEYHair&Cage Dress: LeeZu Tate MiniDress in Black Leggings: Pink Outfitters Xander Leggins Claws: Diram Claw nails Bracelets: SO many styles Feather Bracelet Grey Shoes: Peqe G Wedges/ Gray Leopard Photo Credits: Jenniferr Graves

MODEL/STYLIST: AMALIA FOXTROT Hat: [LeLutka]-ANZHELINA hat/arctic Coat: [LeL.Ultra]-PANIC jacket/silver Pants: [LeLutka]-MINNUTARY pants/dark Boots: Mentine TYCOON Boots - Silver Leather Pack Hair: [LeLutka]-CHARLIZE hair - Metal Skin: [*RG*] 03 Pale Skin -Trinity- /*catwalk (light brows) Jewelry Set: JCNY - Princess Anne Collection Hyper-Gems Necklace Nails: JCNY - NEW â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CINX Nails, NYC Street Fashion Photo Credits: Valeria Endrizzi

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MODEL/STYLIST: LINNDA SCOFIELD Skin: Bodyline SARA nude Make up: Garded Secret Skins Peacock Feather Makeup wit Hair: MrS - JAZZ Vintage bob Dress: Champagne Sparkling SAMBA de BRAZIL Shoes: DeLa Pumps “Silvera” Photo Credits: Jenniferr Graves