VISAGE Magazine, APRIL '14

VISAGE april 2014

runway rat

REAL LIFE FASHION AT YOUR VIRTUAL FINGERTIPS

mischief managed

DON YOUR HOUSE ROBE AND ASSUME A PERSONA LUNA LOVEGOOD HERSELF WOULD ENVY

that boy/girl thing we dig into autumn ashdene’s personal life and find out how secondlife shaped her first life

LAVISH YOUR SANCTUARY WITH THE HOTTEST STYLES

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sophia harlow by aida ewing

spring has sprung

VISAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS a note from the editor...

Hi everyone, and welcome to the very first issue of Visage!

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The team and I have some fantastic articles in store for you, demanding to bring about a permanent change in the Second Life magazine market by publishing this directly to you through Issuu. To go hand in hand with our very first issue, we’re focusing on the theme of spring and everything new that comes with it.

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Ditch your old wardrobe for a new one, or learn how to dust off the oldies and make them a goodie once more!

Be sure to follow our wordpress blog @visagemagazine for extra juicy articles on fashion and lifestyle! Big love, Autumn Ashdene. xoxox

spring issue

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fashion

our editor, autumn ashdene, talks makeup and shares her must-haves for any look of the day.

gwen aloix shares with us her opinion on the springtime seasons, what makes her wardrobe and what doesn’t.

8-9 jalwa & bilo

a sneak peak into the fabulous new designs of chandra masala, the beautiful and talented woman behind the creations that have such a middle-eastern, rich flair.

10-11 the marvellous mz. marville

mz. marville talks styling and how to find your own in this ever-changing world of style.

20-21 mischief managed

marina tiepolo, headmistress of the harry potter roleplay sim talks about fashion in this community.

lifestyle

18-19 that boy/girl life

editor autumn ashdene has been known to play both a male and a female avatar in second life. find out why here.

12-13 real to virtual

grazia horwitz speaks real to virtual when she discussed the trends of the real world runway that bleed into the second life fashion world.

14-15 the vantelli showbook page 8 - strawberry’s musings

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alexand vantelli discusses how she broke into interior design along with a few helpful hints for us.

16-17 the pixel bean

harlow heslop shares her insight into owning a residential sim with a music cafe and how she accomplishes redesigning her sim for each returning season.

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pixel visage with autumn ashdene

editor-in-chief autumn ashdene shares with us tips of her renowned knack for handling makeup in the virtual world and spills on her all-time favourites.

by autumn ashdene

written by autumn ashdene

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akeup in Second Life can be a tricky pain in the behind to grow accustomed to, especially due to the lack of layers we are able to apply onto the avatar itself. Who would have thought that in 2014 we would still only be allowed five layers?! That really limits the creativity one can put into their makeup look in the game.

Even so, many creators around the grid have created beautiful pieces to allow us to personalise our avatars even further, to truly stand out, and their work should be applauded in such a game where uniqueness is not just key, but vital, to stand out.

the edge of the face, adding a depth to the face that often goes amiss on many skins.

Secondly, be sure to observe the makeup packs that stores sell alongside or as an addition to their own skins. Whilst they are made with said store’s skins in mind, it is always smart to play around with layers on other base skins. I’m always partial to taking a LeLutka skin and adding layers from ItGirls, Jalwa, The Skin Shops and CheLLe to create a truly personal style. It’s all about colour matching, and if something is a little too light for your skin tone? Depending upon where on the face it is, you may be able to use it for a highlight on that particular area of the face.

“I’m always partial to taking a LeLutka skin and adding layers to create a personal style.”

With so many fashion bloggers in Second Life nowadays, and understandably so with the sheer inspiration and creativity one can draw from just walking around different stores, (there’s something so much more fulfilling about shopping written by autumn ashdene in our virtual world as opposed to doing it in real life) makeup is often ignored, so I began to explore a gray area of the blogging industry and have found a love To accentuate or give the appearance of higher cheekbones for a of mine. dramatic appearance perfect for editorial shoots or formal events, use a makeup layer under the eye area that is three shades lighter Take it upon yourself to play with these layers out there, you’ll be than your skin tone. The messiah of this type of makeup is found incredibly surprised at how a base skin becomes redundant having at Pididdle, a small but brilliant makeup store that sells a facial spent so much time an effort in creating a unique, personalised verhighlight layer that is, in my opinion, 100% neccessary, no quession of your look. tions asked. The layer, aptly named the ‘Diamond Cheek Cutter’, adds a gradient highlight from the top of the cheekbone back to Just like the real-world, makeup can be used in Second Life to accentuate or hide one’s features. There are some definite must-haves for those fashionistas out there, and this piece is focused on detailing what different types of makeup can do for the face.

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by autumn ashdene

by autumn ashdene

“Just like the real-world, makeup can be used in Second Life to accentuate or hide one’s features."

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by gwen aloix

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ALOIX FASHION skin creator-turned blogger, gwen aloix, shares with us her favourite classic looks for the spring-time and approaching summer seasons.

written by gwen aloix STY L E – I N F O Skin – New Faces [Lyandra/Ivory] Skin Fair Hair – Tableau Vivant [Petit Hair/Dark Blonds] Dress – Gizza [Belted Dress/Argly Soil] Jacket – Diram [Nyssa Jacket & Corset/Beige] Hat – OverHigh [Hat/Black] Shoes – Ryvolter [Cara Trotter Pumps/Black] Clutch – Le Primitif [Leather Wallet/Creme] FaMeshed Phone – Le Primitif [Plain_L Note/White] The Men’s Dept Necklace – Yummy [Heart Locket/Gold I Love You] Pose – Label Motion [When You Least Expect It]

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ashion is one of life’s greatest treasures. It allows unlimited expression and is an art form in its own right. The way you dress signifies to other people instantly what type of person you are.

Fashion is powerful.

The spring seasons, for me, brings about an element of inspiration and a new form of creativity. Whilst many take spring as a reason to don their favourite mint green pastel shirt or their pale pink pumps, and rightly so, for me spring is much more than that. It allows us to experiment with different lengths of clothing; lengths that would not serve any practical reasoning within our cold winter months.

Midi dresses are more acceptable and often utilised within the fashion industry as soon as those first few garden flowers poke their noses out of those newly-budded buds. Still classic and elegant, a far cry from the mini skirts that bombard the market in the summer seasons; midi dresses are the perfect reason to stock up on clothes for the summer during the springtime season.

Fabrics change from thick, heavy wools and furs to slightly lighter cottons, denims and sheerer pieces. Shorter sleeves, higher heels; sprring brings about a new essence of experimentation that the wintry weather demands to cover up.

One of my favourite things that spring allows us to bring out of the back of our tightly-crammed virtual inventories are wide-brimmed and straw hats. Straw hats are often a perfect time to wear around the Easter period due to its correlation to the religious Christian “Fashion is one of life’s greatest treasures. holiday period and festivals. These can brighten up and add that It allows unlimited expression and is an art flirty, classicly adored look of fabulousity to any simple outfit. Pair form in its own right. " them up with a simple pair of slacks or chinos with a delicately beautiful, loose-fitting blouse to bring about an Oxfordian, preppy look.

But of course, spring wouldn’t be spring for me without the resurgence in nightlife activity and a beautiful array of clothing choices.

Golden hoops, leopard print capes and plaid are able to be warn without as much fear of being bombarded with a virtual landscape of sleet and snow, becoming an elephant in the room of that snowy scape that becomes so gratingly ugly after a period of time.

by gwen aloix

It’s not that I hate winter, I don’t. Each season has its own pros and cons in the fashion world, and each has it’s own sense of beauty about it.

Skin – New Faces Hair – Avonrepus [Hair 002/Black01] Tank – Tee*fy [Tucked Tank/Cream] Jacket – H.o.f. [Satin Bomber/Black] Skirt – Chic Zafari [Mila Skirt/Houndstooth] Socks – Just Design [Boyfriend Socks] Shoes – B.c.c. [About Time Walker Shoes/ Ivory] Bag – Eudora 3D [Tote Bag/Blacks] Necklace , Earrings – [f]oil [Nº5 Necklace/ Black] ,[Sway Door Knockers/Gold] Bracelets – Pichi [Nayla Stud Bracelet/ Black&Gold]

Spring, however, encompasses the best of winter with the best of summer; being not too hot and not too cool, it allows complete freedom of expression without the fear of looking completely bonkers for wearing that midi skirt whilst on an ice rink.

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“delicious, middle eastern Chandra Masala, proprietor of Jalwa and Bilo joined Second Life when it was still news to everyone’s ears. A veteran in Second Life years, she signed up after a close friend showed her the ins and out of this virtual world. Drawn in by the fantastic choice each person can have, and how each person is different, Chandra took to the world like a duck in water. Easing into the creative process as early as two months after joining, she began experimenting with different textures and styles, which sparked a creative drive to make beautiful items. Driven by her personal heritage, the items that Chandra designs are a mix of

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“drawn in by the fanta

can have, chandra like a duc

fabulousity at it’s finest.”

middle eastern and southern asian designs, following a rich and warm colour palette. The love of these stic choice each person styles comes from her personal heritage, feeling that when someone originates from such a diverse and beautiful culture, people often retain the aesthetics of those pieces which fleshes out the perspective of a took to the world what is and isn’t beautiful. ck in water.”

Jalwa is releasing a new skin line in July. In the meantime, visit her store and see what is on offer!

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his year I have taken a tribal yet feminine approach to spring fashion in Second Life. My style has incorporated the use of light neutral colors such as (white, beige, brown) in clothing while using electric colors (blue, green, yellow, pink) to make contrast. It establishes a unique style that bridges the gap between casual clothing with oriental touches. Culture is essential to me, and it is the center of body decoration. Fashion is personal, what you wear symbolizes who you are. If you do not like cultural attire, try using roleplay gear, or fantasy inspired clothing. For a personal touch, accessories such as a jewelry, headpieces and feet accessories can be the highlight which transcends any fashion. As a stylist I recommend women to explore themes from different time periods and nationalities.

To establish a unique style of your own this spring, details should dominate. I choose to do Native American, Indian, African, and Parisian styles. However, the world has an international spectrum of variety to offer. I encourage buying pieces from quality designers who do authentic work.

Collaborating a mainstream (event and media featured) top or bottom in neutral colors with rare selections. This is the base of my style. The cultural reference or iconic detail does not have to be the entire wardrobe. A subtle tattoo, pattern or design that you choose to wear can be enough!

Light to moderate exposure is appropriate! My personal style is very quaint as I love to layer. However, for those who enjoy showing off skin, I recommend alternating. To elaborate, if the top is midriff, wear pants or cover the bottom half of your body. If your bottom is short, a top with ruffles, allowing the filling of space. Utilize every part of your body and modify pieces to make them personal to you. Fashion is a balance, much like with ying-yang, symmetry should be a goal.

Furthermore, being picky is a large part of the process. Not

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only is it cost effective, but important if you’re serious about your avatar’s appearance. When picking system or mesh, whatever you prefer, buy things which can be rearranged or modified to create fresh looks. If you’re buying a piece which can only be worn in one way, be sure that you’re aware of your decision. Have an idea about the look you want before you go shopping, and try to research the market availability before engaging in compulsive spending. Having a dignified appearance this spring should not be expensive if you think carefully about your purchases.

With style, it is important to feel confident. This spring, just like every spring, it’s important to wear what you enjoy. After all, style can influence not only your mood but the mood of the people around you. For this, I have found making folders of outfits I create works best. That way, you have a variety to choose. The outfits should be easy to change in different settings or occasions that you may need to attend during the season.

I recommend being bold, trying something new! Shock your friends with a new style twist that can give edge. Leave your audience attracted to your unique arrangement of taste.

A common misconception that people have with the work that I do is what category it falls under. I am not, and have never been, a professional blogger in Second Life, I am a stylist. I do purchase the items I recommend and I refuse to wear a style I do not support. One outfit can take me a minimum of two hours with careful planning and co-ordination.

For this purpose, I do not disclose all the items I wear in my photos. However, I do disclose partial or full credits often on my Flickr page along with my blog which includes styles that my Flickr does not. I am open to giving style help and tips to anyone interested in world. Please do not hesitate to contact me via notecard @Mz Marville!

the marevlous mz. marville mz. marville shares with us her insight into creating your own style, and what it takes to be a stylist in our virtual world.

by mz. marville

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for continued updates from our guest writer mz. marville, please for more wonderful photography and outfit styling by the wickedly talented mz marville, visit her flickr page @ check out her flickr portfolio over @ flickr.com/53105895@N03 written by maz. marville 11

real to virtual

the brilliant grazia horwitz shares with us her view on the crossover between the real and virtual fashion industries and how you can follow in the footsteps of some of the real world’s best designers in the grid.

by grazia horwitz

written by grazia horwitz

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lthough the seasons don’t seem to have the same influence in Second Life as they have in our daily offline lives, the “real life” fashion trends are surely translated into the virtual realm created by Linden Lab. The fashion community is avid on having the latest trends and many follow the fashion blogs religiously.

And while it seems that most of us are either still suffering a winter from hell in the northern hemisphere or an equally hellish summer down under, it’s time to talk some spring fashion.

author) trends this season is known as white collar. Crisp cut dress shirts and shirt dresses dominate the catwalks of Balenciaga, Dior and Valentino. Tailoring and choice of fabrics is everything with this trend and results in a very elegant and minimalist look.

See it in 3D is another trend that is hugely popular on the catwalk and will have great following in Second Life. With the introduction of mesh a few years ago and materials more recently, it’s made easier for creators to add incredible texture and details to their designs. Prada, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta and Burberry Prorsum all offer their personal interpretation of this trend in looks that vary from baroque to industrial with lots of applications and intricately stitched fabrics.

Pantone, a New Jersey based corporation, best known for their Sheer is an alluring trend on the runway, revealing -and yet notPantone Matching System (PMS) a standardized color reproducbits of the body that makes for a seductive spring on the warmer tion and matching system issues a trend color forecast for every days. Designers like Calvin Klein, Reed Krakoff, Michael Kors season and while the process of determining the trend colors is and Nina Ricci offer a broad range of very wearable, often geomnot quite transparent, fact is, that it is followed widely across the etry inspired sheer fashion which translated in Second Life will industry. Pantone also elects a color of the year, which is selected surely appeal to the over all need to during a 2 day secret meeting on have a somewhat revealing look one of Europe’s capitals and purportedly connects with the zeitgeist.

Hot Commodity is all about meLast year, Radiant Orchid (pantone “Tailoring and choice tallics. Gold, silver, bronze, layered, 18-3224) has been chosen. Accordof fabrics is sequined, mosaique, folded, fringed. ing to Pantone’s press release “An everything with this You name it, do it with metallics enchanting harmony of fuchsia, trend and and it’s HOT. The creative brains purple and pink undertones, Radiresults in a very behind Saint Laurent, Valentino, ant Orchid inspires confidence and elegant and Fendi and Ford will lead your way. emanates great joy, love and health. minimalist look. “ Get crazy and play King Midas.

It is a captivating purple, one that Seriously you can’t go wrong. With draws you in with its beguiling materials enabled clothing in SL charm.” you’ll be the shining center of every party. Materials enabled metallics is the new bling. But better, During the 2014 spring fashion shows, Radiant Orchid was not tacky! incorporated in many a collection already and variations of this hue will be seen in a lot of fashion and accessories items for both Floral. No spring without flowers. Flowers make every outfit males and females. Designers like Missoni, Marc Jacobs, Dior, more feminine and happy. Flowers put a smile on your face Versace, Max Mara, Juicy Couture and Elie Saab have fondly whether you have them in a vase in your living room or are adopted the color of the year. wearing them. Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor as well as Dries van Noten, Dior and Armani splurge with floral Other colors from the spring 2014 pallette are placid blue, violet patterns in all kind of colors, both the trending ones mentioned tulip, hemlock, paloma, sand, freesia, cayenne, celosia orange and above as well as the darker combinations. dazzling blue. They make for a very vibrant and optimistic pallette, defying the world wide economic crisis of the past years.

Whatever your preference in style, spring this season if bound to One of the most wearable (and a personal favorite of your have something to suit your tastes. So get experimenting!

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by alexand vantelli

the vantelli showbook

our editor autumn ashdene catches up with her long time friend alexand vantelli to discuss with her the perfect combinations of styles and colours for decorating during the springtime seasons.

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lexand Vantelli is one of Second Life’s most well respected and well rounded designers and interior decorators within the grid. Known for her vibrant personality and equally vibrant, regal sense of style, VISAGE caught up with her to chat to this woman about her story.

VISAGE: What brought you to SL and what was it about furniture design in the game that appealed to you?

VANTELLI: Genre. It’s a gay publication. Think GQ for men. It had an article about Second Life which discussed the gay scene. I was intrigued, signed up and after a period of time where I came and went, I finally fell into a rhythm of playing often.

In terms of furniture design, this is something that was very true to who I am. I’ve always loved buying furniture. I had an experience where I lost a huge collection of pieces whilst cleaning out my inventory, leading to frustration followed by a steadfast decision to not buy any furniture at that time. So I began experimenting with my own, playing around with the basic system that Second Life utilised with prim work back in the day. I really grew into myself as a builder when I began working on building homes.

palette?

VA: True green, baby blue, cerulean, navy with the base colour being eggshell.

VI: And fabric styles?

VA: Linens, thick knit linens. Brushed golds, light to medium tones of wood.

VI: What item or items can you not go without using in each set you make?

VA: Letters and insignias. Bookshelves and libraries. Chandeliers. Anything that falls under a French chateau-theme are pieces that can always be found in my designs.

VI: What item or items are a must-have for you in each home that you design for yourself or clients?

VA: I adore letters and insignias that relate to the person living in the home. A canvas with an ‘A’ for example in terms of you or I adds that personal touch to a home.

VI: Do you have any in world sources of inspiration?

VI: In terms of interior design, what styles of furniture do your favour?

VA: I have an eclectic taste, and changes occur frequently in whatever project I partake in. Most of the elements I employ have a classic style with a modern, contemporary twist.

VI: For the spring seasons, what would you personally recommend to a homeowner looking to create an abode?

Any specific colour and fabrics?

VA: I always have loved a strong neutral base for homes and furniture that can be accentuated with the colours of a season, making it easier to decorate and redecorate a home due to only changing the accessories around. This also makes it more affordable for people who don’t have the money to completely change and redesign their sets each and every season.

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VA: My first inspiration to build came from The Loft, and through having been a loyal past customer, I recieved the opportunity to meet the creator, Colleen Desmoulins whom has become a very good friend and a motivating, positive role in my Second Life as a creator.

VI: What would you say to any resident looking to decorate their own home?

VA: As far as the realism of Second Life goes, people often think that messy means realistic. This is not the case. People think that this is interior design, but it is a misconception. That is what is referred to as stage

to book alexand vantelli to design a set or decorate your home, contact her via notecard in world @alexand vantelli, or visit her flickr to keep updated on hew releases such as furniture and, most recently, jewellery. written by autumn ashdene

furniture houses featured in these images the loft by colleen desmounds apple fall by apple fall

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amiari by alexand vantelli

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Harlow Heslop, the owner and proprietor of the Sunshine Mist Residential sim talks to us about the challenging task of owning a sim, and how rewarding of an experience it can be.

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arlow sits at the bartop of her cafe, the flame red hair on her head hanging in lose, lustrous curls on either side of her heart shaped face.

VISAGE: Hi, Harlow! Thank you for chatting with us today!

HESLOP: My pleasure! I’m extremely excited to be here!

VISAGE: When did you join SL, and what was it the intrigued you about it?

HESLOP: I joined SL in 2006 on a previous avatar. I was playing The Sims and was curious if something live was available that was similar to The Sims! I googled, and Second Life popped up! I’ve been hooked ever since. I was intrigued by the idea of meeting people around the world and being able to create in a virtual environment VI: Why did you decide to open your own residential SIM on the grid?

HE: I noticed there was a severe lack of quality places to live in Second Life. I wanted to grasp a corner of the market that few had, and create a high quality living environment with changing seasons. So far it’s been very successful.

VI: Owning a sim must be a tough job. What would you say to anyone looking to open a residential sim of their own?

HE: Make sure you have patience, and understand that it’s not something to be done if you are looking to make a lot of money. Do it only if you are wanting to improve the community and the Second Life grid as a whole. If you do it for monetary reasons you’ll be setting yourself up for disappointment. Also, again, you must be patient. People will constantly be knocking on your door for help with their plots of land.

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by autumn ashdene

landlording it in sl

VI: Designing a sim must also be extremely tough, right?

HE: It takes a lot of work and a good bit of money, but it’s not necessarily tough. Just have to have lots of practice!

VI: How about redesigning the sim each season? What’s that like? It must be fun to have full control over how the elements affects your land.

HE: It’s such a refreshing feeling to recreate the sim every new season. It brings an entire different mood and feeling to the place. I enjoy it quite a bit! It also brings a whole new group of people in typically. People seem to like to live on the sim during certain seasons!

VI: And what about The Bean? What was it that spurred you to open this venue, or was it the other way around, perhaps?

HE: I loved the idea of meeting new people around the globe, and I wanted a friendly, laid back, quality, and welcoming environment for people to do it in. So, The Pixel Bean Coffeehouse was born! I enjoy seeing people utilize the space, and I love watching relationships form because of the venue.

VI: And finally, do you have any exciting future plans that you’re looking to work towards with your SIM, or are you completely content with it as it stands?

HE: I as of right now am totally content. Now that I opened this new sim, it’s added extra work, and has brought me a lot of satisfaction. I can’t see myself making any other major changes for a while!

by autumn ashdene

the pixel bean coffeehouse is the perfect venue for a relaxed, beautifully located event. with a dj booth, a deck and an exquisite living area, the coffeehouse serves as a location for even the most distinguished of guests.

the surrounding sim of sunshine mist is a beautiful, sprawling haven, featuring beautifully decorated landscapes and few, large plots to set up a home within this exclusive residential area.

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that boy/girl thing lewis jordon, the man behind the beautiful autumn ashdene comes forward to discuss with us why he plays a male and female avatar, sharing the story behind his entry to second life and how his second life has affected his real life. by autumn ashdene

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utumn Ashdene, the editor of VISAGE magazine has been in Second Life since 2008, when the person behind her, now 21 year old Lewis Jordon of England, was only 16 years of age. But Lewis’ Second Life story runs far before 2008, when he was around 13 years of age.

Lewis had always loved playing with differing personas and types of styles, and the avatars that he used prior to Autumn’s conception (and there were many) all had variety about them.

But today he juggles two characters that are, in essence, the same. They are both different genders, but are modelled on the same thing- himself. An extension of his real psyche, Autumn has, over the years, developed his sense of self in ways that upon first thought wouldn’t even be realised.

First of all, playing as Autumn developed a sense of style that bled through into how he would dress in the real world. The manner in which Autumn tends to dress is rather ambiguous or androgynous anyway, and so this worked well for him. Sweaters, chinos, buttoned up shirts and a groomed appearance is something that Lewis wouldn’t have previously worn prior to his time in Second Life. A scruffy, messy teen at the time, using Second Life as a creative outlet began to change him in ways he didn’t realise.

However, it wasn’t just the sense of style that brought about a change in him. In the real world around

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2007/2008, he was often bullied for his social awkwardness and meek persona, but through Second Life a confidence was forged, seeing his creative talents in photography and graphic design flourish.

Over the past three years Second Life had been placed on the back burner as he migrated to London and began studying at university. But Autumn had developed his personality so much that it has always been a place that he would eventually come back to as a place of solace.

Clark Jordon was created in a flurry of panic when Lewis was faced with login issues with Autumn, unable to access her for weeks. But, more comfortable with himself and willing to share with the grid who he was as a whole,

“Autumn developed a sense of stye that bled through to the real world.”

Clark became a new outlet to explore within the Second Life world, playing as himself. He met different people, and, oddly enough seemed to resound much more with the public being himself completely; something which in no way would have been possible years back.

As Autumn’s login issues were quickly fixed and he began to play Second Life with her once more, Clark didn’t get placed on the back burner as he had thought, but came alongside Autumn as an equal.

Coming up to his university graduation, Lewis is looking forward to start a career in education as a teaching assistant, allowing him the financial stability to be able to put time and money into Second Life and build a media persona that he has only touched on over the past few years.

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ith graduation fast approaching and the possibility of moving back to his hometown to gain financial stability, Lewis has been playing with ideas that can take social media within Second Life to a new step. Having started work on his personal YouTube channel which features music covers and vlogs (currently of which are monthly updates speaking about the feat of attempting to grow his hair long from a relatively short cut), an idea of implementing fashion from Second Life into YouTube videos has came about.

With a keen eye for classic, elegant, almost Oxfordian outfits, his intention is to create a virtual vlog utilising YouTube, a method which is relatively unheard of within the fashion sphere of the grid.

Be sure to keep up to date with Lewis and his plans for the future via his many social media outlets, listed below! follow lewis on twitter @lewisjordon instagram @lewisjordon google @lewisjordon youtube @lewisjordonmedia

autumn ashdene and clark jordon in 2012, after the login issues with his account had been fixed by linden lab.

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written by elizabeth dickinson

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mischief

by autumn ashdene

marina tiepolo, headmistres roleplay, mischief manage creative opportunity this sm those of us with a love

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ischief Managed is a role-playing sim in the virtual world called Second Life and was inspired by the phenomenal book series of Harry Potter by author J.K. Rowling. It is focused on years after the final battle between Harry Potter and Voldemort. While things may have changed a bit in the school, they are still the same. Classes and spells go accordingly and stay canon to the books and movies.

Mischief Managed brings a community of Harry Potter fans from all over the world to create their own character’s story as they explore through and interact with other fans through role-playing. The 3-D model of the castle itself was designed by our beloved Anya Ohmai, who has professional and experienced knowledge in 3-D modeling. Before having it open in July 2012, the sim was previously known as Hogwarts: Your Story, which has been closed down due to refurbishment and improvement. On the day of the opening, it has attracted many residents of Second Life to join and roleplay.

If you are looking to learn magic, get involved in events and plots, or make friends –whether it is either in-character or out-of-character– Mischief

Managed is the place for you.

You don’t have to be a complete Harry Potter fan to be able to join. Some others have not had much knowledge about Harry Potter until they have joined and participated in classes. The sim also hold exciting small plots for characters like you to get involved with. In that way, you’ll develop your character and your story with others.

The uniforms are mostly based and inspired from schools in the UK. With proper attire, there are specific requirements for each gender. You can dress accordingly to your liking; however, there are certain rules that are needed for your character such as skirts, trousers, when to wear casual clothes, stockings, and shoes.

Once you have those dress codes noted, you’ll want to know how to shine your character’s personality through the way how you want him or her to look!

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We have a department known as the RPD which plan and plot all of the current and upcoming events that will be brought forth in the sim. While some events are not yet allowed to be revealed to the public, we have many events in planning for the future such as a belated out-of-character Easter party, something that will soon involve frogs *hint hint*, end of the year celebra20

why to visit tell your story

Join us in a virtual roleplay of everyone’s favorite school of witchcraft and wizardry. From classes to Quidditch matches, it’s guaranteed to be an exciting and immersive experience.

a magical second life roleplay

Our world is built in the virtual online community of Second Life. Second Life is built entirely by its users, meaning Mischief Managed is built entirely by your fellow students, professors and staff.

not for proft, all for you

Our sim is run purely by volunteers and paid for by donations. This means the staff are passionate about the world we have created and your optional donations always go back to you.

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the witches corner tion, and then of course… the sorting ceremony which will likely begin in early September due to Hogwarts tradition.

Need a little tip on how to start out your characters uniform and other items? Most of our roleplayers use the mesh uniform from FATEplay by designer Damien Fate. Others mix around from other stores such as Schandefreude, FriDay, BOOM, Izzie’s, Ohmai, Standby Inc., Toki-Doki, etc. The most important you need to know is, as long as your uniform fits with the dress code rule, you’ll be fine!

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we at sat down with a buttery glass of butterbeer with headmistress tiepolo to ask her some questions. hopefully we brought our rememberall so we didn’t forget to ask something!

VISAGE: What’s it like being one of the most fashonable headmistresses in the virtual world?

MARINA: How lovely! I wouldn’t say I’m the most fashionable at all, though.

Headmistress Hightower seemed to surpass me in that aspect. She looked adorable in everything. Though I’m more of a secret gem when it comes to fashion. I like to impliment pencil skirts, ruffles and something patterned into my outfits.

My hair is red, and so naturally I try to dress to co-ordinate with that.

VI: What would you say to any hopeful new students to the community?

MA: I’d tell them to not use their wands on each other! Also, to enjoy the school and it’s many wonders, but please, be careful. Dark things lurk when nobody is around. Lastly? Never go to the forest, ever. It is forbidden for a reason. For your own safety.

VI: What about those pesky students that like to bend the clothing rules and add a heel there or a slip or eyeliner there?

MA: We’re a boarding school with many students, and so rules must be upheld.

They’ll be given a cloth and told to wipe it off! If they refuse? Well. Nothing stops a professor from using their wand to wash it off by force! Though, as for heels, students will be given slippers if they don’t wear the correct shoes. And nobody wants to wear a pair of adorable, yet manacing pink fluffy slippers that scream each time you time you take a step, do they now?

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VI: Do we have the time for one more question?

MA: I’m sorry dear. I have some delicious Earl Grey waiting for me in the office and I positively cannot let it brew any longer!

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