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Table of Contents Welcome
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Wedding Trends
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Featured Developer: wiing
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Nighttime Trends
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Spotlight Picks
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Beach Trends
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Pics or it didn’t happen!
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Daytime Trends
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Style Me Married
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Recommended Resources
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“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” That’s what the song says, right? Welcome to the summer edition of LA Trends’ summer lookbook. You’ll find fashions for everything under the sun, from beach bums to brides. In addition, we are thrilled to introduce the incredibly talented wiing as our featured developer. Check out some other great creators, too, in our Spotlight Picks and Style Me Married special sections.
Wedding Trends “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” —Mignon McLaughlin
Featured Developer: wiing
Bring Your Ideas To Life
Wavey Dress MESH by wiing
Silver Elegance Bundle by gowns
Please join us in getting to know the multitalented creator Wing. She creates fabulous clothing meshes, gorgeously textured outfits and unique accessories.
How would you describe your personal style in real life? I would describe my personal style in real life as “just a girl next door.� I mostly wear casual clothing like basic shirts and jeans. I hardly wear makeup except for special occasions. I have no tattoos or body piercings. Very ordinary.
Where do you find inspiration for your amazing products? I find my inspiration on the internet mostly, sometimes from magazines as well. I also look at dresses in shops. Pictured: Viking Goddes Bundle
Why did you decide to become a creator? Back in 2004, imvu was something new and exciting, and there was something called the Top 10 Pages. A friend asked me to make some stickers to decorate his imvu homepage, so I did. Slowly, I learned some basic skills with developing on imvu. If I remember correctly, my first product was a sticker called “red candle”, a simple .gif. I just drew the candle using my mouse, sold a few, and thought “that was so easy!“
Pictured: White Swan Bundle
Since this Top 10 Pages contest was a bit costly (people had to gift to attract more visitors to their pages) and I really wanted to help out, I started to think if I can earn some credits, I can keep sponsoring my friend. so I started submitting on a regular basis and became addicted. Later on, my friend did get on the Top 10 Pages chart lol.
What is the most important change you think IMVU could make to benefit the creator community? I think imvu needs to revamp the client and the catalog since the program is so dated and the shop is terribly messy. IMVU NEXT is actually a good move but I am very disappointed with the new shop in NEXT.
Can you offer any advice for new devs out there? My advice to new devs would be: Read the TOS. Read more tutorials either in the Education Center or look up tutorials on YouTube.
Be unique and never stop learning.
Pictured: Bowtie Dress Mesh and Rosa Mermaid v2 Dress Mesh
Nighttime Trends “No one looks back on their life and remembers the nights they got plenty of sleep.�
Be a modern goddess from head-to-toe in this elegant champagnecolored collection. Gold headband, full jewelry set and diagonal-strap sandals will ensure your entrance is a command performance!
Be pretty in pink this summer wearing this two-layer, short, sheath dress gathered at the neckline. Finish the look with delicate heels and a matching set of pearl earrings and bracelets. You’ll turn heads everywhere you go!
Who’s the best dancer at St. Bernadette’s? You are! This vintage floral-print dress was made for dancing the night away. Tuck some flowers behind your ear and break out your best 50’s dance moves in these gold, strappy sandals.
Undulate slowly under the night sky in these vibrant hues of marine blue and let your hips converse with the beat of the drum. This three-piece belly dancing collection fuses cabaret and tribal influences for stunning desert beauty.
Spotlight Picks Fashion is ultimately a form of self-expression. That’s why I love trying out new things. - Ashley Madekwe
Beach Trends “Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.” —Walt Whitman
Show your support for Pride Month or just your love of rainbows and happiness in this bright, bold bikini and sarong set. You’ll be ready for a perfect day by the water when you slip on the matching flip-flop sandals and white, pearled sunglasses. Don’t forget to grab your beach bag!
Let gentle breezes cool you on a hot, summer day in this white, boho-style sundress. Pair with simple lace sandals and a matching hair flower for effortless style and beauty.
Pics or it didn’t happen! Here’s some snaps of things we‘ve been up to!
We were thrilled when Dizzy’s Fashion Confessions asked to run an image editing contest for LA Trends. Many thanks to DizzyDesires, all the talented artists who entered, and the guest judges: MissMaya, Delure, and Ellohym. Check out the winners!
by SpacieStacy
ookie by SSexyS
Many thanks to Synergy for throwing an awesome promo party! Great time had by all and great music by the one and only SSexySookie!
Photography by DJTech1 and XDanMM
Friday night fun with fabulous music, fabulous dancing, and fabulous people!
Daytime Trends “Oh, my sweet summer child” —Old Nan
No one can accuse you of being mousy in this vintage-inspired pinup ensemble. White polka dots over a bright, classic red create a fun, flirty look. A matching hair bow, white gloves, gold peeptoe heels, and hoop earrings finish the collection.
March to the beat of your own drummer in this quirky outfit featuring a black shirt collar and tie over a sheer-yoked pink tank top and short black skirt. Chunky sandals, fedora, and drop earrings complete the ensemble. Glasses sold separately.
Style Me Married The talented models and sponsors of Synergy have done it again! Check out their creative mix and match wedding edits using their sponsors’ fits.
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Recommended Resources
June 12, 2016 Orlando, Florida
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