SL Fierce Issue 6

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look inside... #04 SL to RL

#20 Chop Ch Z Zuey

Featuring Violator, Maneira, and Eshi Otawara.

Fierce looks with the Don Quixote Collection.

#50 New N Y Year’s ’ Resolutions from some SL Fierce favorites.

#60 M l Mea C Culpa #80 SLF New Models #92 Under 500L Looks

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letter from the editor

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SLF Sta PUBLISHER BIANCA ADDER MIELE TARANTAL

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models and photographers.

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Carling and gallery of her

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on how to dress like a model for 500 lindens, our new discovery column and a round up of Resolutions for the New Year are not to be missed.

Enjoy!

Miss MVW 2014 An interview with Anjelica

Chop Zuey studio of the brilliant Belle

get ready to celebrate...

Presenting December’s

Topaz Joubert - exceptionally

The latest creations from the

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Styles by Danielle Fashionista and hot looks by our

talented women making their

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EDITOR SITA WRITER

Soraya Vaher, Eshi Otawara, and

mark in both worlds.

rom cocktail parties and intimate times with friends and family, to rocking out on the dance floor and New Year’s celebrations, this spectacular SL Fierce Holiday issue is bursting at the seams with head turning, jaw dropping looks that you will want to wear - our supermodels are amazing. Our staff brings you exclusive in depth interviews with w wi th SL designers that you will want to keep on your wi radar. rad dar. Don’t miss our exclusive interviews inte erv r iews with Miss Virtual World d and Styles By Danielle’s Monthly Monthl hly y Contest winner. Our story cover st co tor o y is the inside scoop off ttwo SL’s o wo of SL S ’s fashion icons, Eshi Es sh hii Otawara ra and Soraya Vaher, V Va her, he r and how r, ow their creations jumped jju ump m e ed d ffrom rom SLL to RL. Advice

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winning stylings.

SLF New Models Our new models impressed us

Kyxe October Bettencourt’s iSkin

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with their styles inspired by the superb Gareth Pugh.

Revolution.

Under 500L

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Stunning looks from our talented

Fire and Ice SL Fierce models and photographers explore the

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elements.

yet frugal stylists.

Gabriel at Neva Sky Villi SL Fierce visits Neva Crystall’s

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newest sim dressed in Takuya

New Year Some of our favorite SL personalities share their resolutions (or not!)

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Jinn’s finest.

Maven Homes Exploring exquisite homes

Inside Art

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SL Fierce interviews Ginger Lorakeet, the creater of this immersive art gallery. mark in both worlds.

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Mea Culpa Iconic designer Tatanka Kaligawa says yes to pret-a-porter.

created by Cain Maven.

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sl mvps take things to the next level Three of the Second Life community’s most creative and innovative members Soraya Vaher, Eshi Otawara, and Topaz Joubert - have been making their mark in the material world as well.

Violator’s Soraya Vaher, the Ultimate “Mixologist” in Both Lives

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Eshi Otawara - Artist Interrupted Story by

Miele Tarantal

Despite life’s intermittent distractions, Eshi regularly produces

Story by

Sita Writer

creations that delight and amaze

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L Fierce is not here to quote

“From the very beginning, I wanted to

the economists … forecasts and

build a business that worked and one that

trends… in RL… but, let’s face it,

was rewarding too. At first I did a lot of

to start a new enterprise in RL

exploring, made friends, dabbled in role

takes … “guts” or “chutzpah” –

-play and, ultimately, developed a unique

as we say in New York City…and, no one

look and style for my avatar.”

in SL has more tenacity, literally, and more

E

shi Otawara is well known by many for creating some of the most exciting, exquisite and creative gowns and accessories in Second Life. But that’s just

one flower on the tree of Eshi’s creative

fierce imagination – than Soraya Vaher,

Like all truly creative people, Soraya was

CEO of Violator.

And, yes, Soraya has

not completely satisfied with the designs

joined Second Life, and continues to be

launched a RL business www.finerblack.

available inworld for women so she began

expressed in a variety of ways.

com.

to design her own creations. “I started experimenting a lot and began to mix and

Soraya Vaher’s SL designs are intricately

match cyber elements with formal gowns.

complex

downright

When I wore my designs, my avatar and

mysterious with a dash of naughty that

my style was always noticed. This kind

verges on playful. Violator is one of SL’s

of hybridism became the trademark of

most sought after and respected haute

my haute couture trendsetting brand

couture brands. It is known for men’s and

Violator.”

and

sometimes

work, which began long before she

Eshi’s strongest identity is as a painter.

Like many highly creative people, she has always been gifted in a number of areas, and has spent a good deal of time exploring different creative endeavors, including music, sculpture, and writing.

women’s clothes and accessories including hair, shoes and jewelry that range from

In SL, the only way to achieve a hybrid look

surreal and elegant to downright erotic

was to mix and match elements created

fascinated by the sight of her small

with a touch of whimsy. Those that love

by several designers, a feat not easily

hands using big scissors to change the

her, can never get enough… and I leave it at

achieved. The distinctive clothes line that

shapes of things. In college, she explored

that (I think she would like that statement).

Soraya launched was the first of its kind in

different types of creating before she

SL because it included hybrid elements of

settled on painting, and spent a number

Soraya heard about SL in 2007 and from

haute couture, elegance, extravagance, art,

of years developing a personal style

early on she decided to design dresses.

and extreme styling all in the same outfit.

while creating a body of work that was continued - page 8

As a child in Croatia, Eshi was

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to Violator, and true to form, this is not

Perfect examples of Soraya’s cutting edge fashion designs include: the “Creatura”

just a “jewelry line”. “At first I created

and the Swan lines; in particular, Death

what could be considered “body jewelry”

of the Black Swan, Rhapsody of the White Swan and Black Swan Theory. Soraya’s more avant-garde pieces such as: I am the Monster, Never Enough, and Garden of the Courtesan, to name a few - were the very first of their kind in SL. “To me, Violator means haute couture, innovation, style, high design, hybrid style (which nowadays is well diffused in SL but in 2008 wasn´t at all), and to be the best of the best.”

PAGE 6, TOP: CARLA CARDALINES WEARS VIOLATOR’S “DELICIOUS” AND “TWILIGHT”;

like the Haute Couture Shibari (ropes). I decided I wanted to expand the line even

PHOTO BY SHENA NEOX.

more to include a line of jewels that were

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gowns. My goal was to match my jewelry

VAHER’S FINERBLACK LINE. ON LEFT: ALL THE FORBIDDEN THINGS ON RIGHT: TREASURE CHEST BRACELET THIS PAGE: IKEBANA IN RED

as creative, elegant, and haute as my line with Violator gowns as well as gowns from other designers.”

Soraya confides in SL Fierce, “Many people think I am a fashion junky. To be honest, in RL my interest has never been completely

Always a trendsetter, two years ago or

focused on jewelry or fashion; of course,

so, Soraya decided to add a jewelry line

I always like to be well dressed and I do continued - page 12

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acclaimed in her community.

Tragedy – the loss of her beloved husband, who was Eshi’s greatest support and source of appreciation – resulted in a set of circumstances that caused Eshi to stop creating for a period.

Then, in early 2007, Eshi discovered Second Life.

After a few weeks, she realized she could create there without the need for a studio or art supplies. Within a couple months she had uploaded all of her paintings, and created a gallery that existed for a couple of years.

After creating her gallery, Eshi began to create sims, including a replicas of the Taj Mahal and the Titanic.

Shortly after, Eshi met Dizzy Banjo, an architect and composer from London UK. Inspired by his concept of a musical sculpture, Eshi created the architecture of Parsec (http://parsec.wordpress.com/tag/eshi-otawara/).

Around the same time, when Parsec came out, she decided to kill an afternoon by trying to make a dress.

“I tried to make clothes before by trying to copy what other designers did in terms of prim shapes, but I didn’t understand the values of flexi prims and those adjustments,” says Eshi, “ so I just got frustrated and I bunched up a whole bunch of hollow cones that were flexible, and I added this fish hook texture I had lying around as decoration on a tree, and I thought, hey! that continued - page 14

THIS PAGE, TOP LEFT: ESHI’S WATER LILY GOWN, CREATED FOR THIS YEAR’S REDLINE MILWAUKEE REPURPOSED RUNWAY COMPETITION IN MILWAUKEE, WI. THIS PAGE, MIDDLE: ESHI’S BLACK DAHLIA GOWN, CREATED FOR REDLINE MILWAUKEE REPURPOSED RUNWAY 2012 COMPETITION. PHOTO BY MARK HINES. THIS PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: BLOODYMISTRESS SERENITY WEARS ESHI’S BLACK DAHLIA GOWN RECREATED IN SECOND LIFE. PHOTO BY WICCA MERLIN PAGE 9: SOME OF ESHI’S DELIGHTFUL POE THE CAT PAINTINGS. FOR LARGER VERSIONS AND THEIR NAMES, PLEASE VISIT ESHIOTAWARA.COM.

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sl to rl MANIERA Magazine – Innovation Comes

Story by

Sita Writer

to Real Life

W

alk into almost any

decided to check it out. I honestly gave

designer’s shop in SL

myself two weeks maximum, and well...

and you will see the

here it is almost 6 years later and I am still

ever present MANIERA

here.”

kiosk with its giant M in

classic black and gold. This trendsetting,

Amazingly, the modeling school, agency

quality magazine is stylish, informative,

and magazine were all launched at the

innovative and fun... and beloved by the

same time. After the original CEO stepped

SL community.

down, and Topaz took over the reins,

In many ways, MANIERA is an iconic SL

several changes took place immediately

brand –a top modeling agency, school and

to streamline things. “Within a 2- week

magazine that is the brainchild of Topaz

period we were able to rebuild the entire

Joubert. MANIERA has kept readers up to

organization from top to bottom, release

date and entertained for years with the

the first edition of the magazine and have

latest happenings and off beat topics in SL.

an SL release party and fashion show.”

It was no surprise to readers of MANIERA’s SL Magazine that the MANIERIA (RL) was nominated for the Digital Magazine Awards. With the real life print edition of MANIERA scheduled to hit the newsstands in the summer, SL Fierce caught up with Topaz to ask her how all this came about.

Topaz heard about SL by watching an episode of The Office (US version). “At first I thought SL was fictitious until the subject came up at work. I became curious and

MANEIRA’S TOPAZ JOUBERT

As for inspiration, Topaz modeled SL MANIERA Magazine as a cross section of style - where Vanity Fair meets Rolling Stone. “I wanted MANIERA to be a different kind of SL publication, a publication that took on the more unusual stories, features and themes. My goal was to report on topics not commonly featured in other publications.” True to this goal, MANIERA tackled a number of controversial topics over the years such as: forced sex sims and continued - page 18

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by using the chains with a horn, a touch

enjoy the occasional fashion show, but fashion is not an obsession. I don’t follow

of fetish by using a long leash effect, a

trends. I create my own trends simply by

touch of romance in a vintage look by PAGE 12, TOP LEFT: ANASTACIA MARKOVA

using artificial flowers; a touch of the

as a hardcore fashionista; but more as

WEARS “MY FETISH”; TOP RIGHT, MIELE

Orient in pieces where I mix shiabri rope

a lady with strong and individual taste

TARANTAL WEARS “THE NET GOLD”.

with artificial flowers. When people wear

PHOTOS BY SHENA NEOX.

finerblack, I want them to feel trendy,

wearing what I like. I don’t define myself

for refined and dark clothing. I am more

fashionable, elegant and at the same time,

the classic kind of creative interested in design in general, interested in aesthetic,

PAGE 12, BOTTOM: EXAMPLES OF SORAYA

beauty, innovation, and nice materials.”

VAHER’S FINERBLACK LINE.

Several years ago, in RL Soraya became

unique and playful.”

ON LEFT: “PLEASED TO MEET YOU”

As for the future, Soraya’s RL designs

ON RIGHT: “THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIES”

evolve from deep within her creative well.

“I have to find the right inspiration and

interested in creating a line of jewelry

the right and best materials around for

now known as finerblack. “I started to design jewelry because I had the luck to

In SL some things are easier and I can let

jewelry. Lately, I have been contemplating

find the right materials while visiting a

my creativity work at full power without

creating clothes or high class bags; but this

fair; I saw beautiful aluminum chains and

worrying about the cost of materials

“might” is a very long shot at this point.”

horn pendants, all handmade in Italy from

or intricacies of production.

high quality producers. This inspired me to

design process is much more complicated

“In SL (at least for me) it´s way easier to

begin creating my own products.” As for

and in many ways my approach is quite

create jewelry because you can make the

the name, finerblack, “I am a dark lady and

the opposite than it is in SL. In RL when

equivalent of the most expensive, crazy,

a fan of fine high quality items…and a fan

I see a material that I like, I have to think

haute couture, diamond, gold, platinum

of the color black.”

about the affordability of the material,

encrusted jewelry/ kind of “damien hirst”

its availability, and then factor in the

diamond skull art:) with a click of a mouse

Always industrious, Soraya developed

production time and process in order to

and pure creativity.

prototypes of necklaces in RL as she

get the high quality I require, and then

RL, I can’t afford these materials yet… of

continued to refine her SL designing

when all that is determined, I can finally

course if anyone is willing to finance my

abilities. “My prototypes were more of

create the piece.”

RL creativity I promise that they won’t be

In RL the

a creative outburst initially, not as a well

Unfortunately, in

disappointed!”

planned business. Finally, I decided it

We all know that chain used in jewelry

was time to start building a RL jewelry

is nothing new and that today you can

Our advice is to visit www.finerblack.

business, which means not just having

find various kinds of inexpensive mass

com… and to quote Soraya, “you won’t be

nice necklaces but also good ecommerce,

produced bijoux chains coming from

disappointed.”

well done photos, a website and marketing

China. The designs of Soraya’s finerblack

plan to get the word out. Building up a new

line offer a world of difference. “First and

business is really a lot of work.”

foremost, all my jewelry at finerblack is a handcrafted design product that is

Finerblack’s RL jewelry designs are as

the result of my creativity. My products

exclusive as Violator is and will provide

are unique because they are artistic and

you with the same sense of artistic

industrial at the same time; and fully

exuberance and uniqueness.

customizable. I will only use the best

“Some of my RL designs are reminiscent

materials; my chains are lightweight

of my SL designs. For example, “Chained”

resistant aluminum in a variety of elegant

is the SL interpretation of the “Pleased

color tones. They are beautifully shaped

to Meet You” Finerblack necklace in RL.

and all made in Italy (try wearing a cheap

Generally, I enjoy toying with the concept

chain from China and you will immediately

of long leash chains, chokers, ropes and

notice the difference: tacky coloring, bad

chains embellished with flowers, in both

shape and excessive weight.”

worlds.”

One thing that makes finerblack’s designs Creating from one world to the next is a

stand out is the way Soraya mixes and

challenge, with some things easier and

matches the materials that she uses;

others more daunting, especially when

each piece is fresh and echoes a variety

it comes to dollars and cents or euros.

of cultures. “I like to use my exclusive

“Creating in RL is a totally different process

combinations to create different looks

than creating in SL as you can imagine.

and inspirations: a touch of urban style

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looks like a cool skirt!”

clothing items out of recycled materials.

In a month, Eshi had made her signature

“I sent my portfolio asking if they would

dress: a simple black system system skirt

allow me to participate regardless of

and shirt, and a boa to conceal the default

never having made a dress in reality.

neckline. “I showed a copy to Bettina

And they were very excited after seeing

Tizzy, who didn’t know me before that,”

my SL portfolio, and they allowed me to

says Eshi, “and she responded by posting

compete. So basically I struggled with

a blog about it, saying, ‘Now *that* is a

PAGE 14, TOP: ESHI’S FIRST SL DRESS.

dress!’”

As her clothing creations grew in

how to make this dress happen, because I can’t sew - I felt like maybe I bit off more

PAGE 14, BOTTOM: ESHI’S ARIA GOWN.

complexity and beauty , Eshi felt herself

than I can chew.”

A short time before the deadline, Eshi

coming back into her creative powers.

THIS PAGE: ESHI’S CONTESSA GOWN,

came across a perforated black shirt in

“I never got to see the extent of my

WORN BY BLACKLIQUID TOKYOSKA.

her closet, and realized that she could

imagination as I did in SL - and I have

transform it into something majestic. The

reassured myself that I am an artist,” says

dress was constructed mainly of black

Eshi. “I started sort of coming back to life

trash bags woven through and around

by seeing what I was capable of in SL.”

the shirt, and was a smashing hit in the competition. Although Eshi doesn’t know

In 2012 Eshi decided to participate in a

how to sew, the dress took second place

local contest, Repurposed Runway, calling

in the competition, missing first place by

for contestants to create dresses or

a single point.

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For the competition this year, Eshi’s dress was more complex. “I created the dress -

In March 2013 the Museum of Modern Art in Milwaukee invited Eshi to paint a Poe the Cat

water lily theme - out of shrink wrap, a cardboard box, vinyl shower curtain pieces, wire

live in the museum. Hundreds if not thousands of people came by to see. This led to the

hangers, newpapers, rags, toilet paper, and I painted it with glitter and acrylic paint.” A

sale of some of Eshi’s paintings, and an invitation to paint at a local museum in August

Pom bottle was used to create a fishtank pompadour purse, which was actually a fish

2013.

tank for a live goldfish.

Eshi is also beginning to create a stir in her birthplace – an invitation from a Croatian

Eshi won the Best Construction award, which, she says, “I thought was pretty funny, ‘cos

fashion portal and an interview pending with one of the largest Croatian newspapers, as

I still can’t sew. I won a professional sewing mannequin and $100 gift card for Vogue

well as an invitation from Chicago Fashion Magazine.

Fabric Store,” Eshi laughs. “They should have given me a certificate for Home Depot.”

Eshi may not be doing much more creation in Second Life. “Mesh is a very technical

Poe the Cat started as an attempt to cheer up Eshi’s friend. “I wanted to make her laugh

process for me, and I like to be able to create stuff in a way where I can move, rotate,

and smile, so one day I painted this cat with just a dot... it really entertained her. “ The

texture, color - you know, much like I would a painting, rather than making a sketch of my

picture made her friend laugh, so to keep her laughing, Eshi kept making paintings.

dress and going about it methodically.” What will Eshi do next? Only time will tell.

Soon she had 20 of them – her first series.

PAGE 6, TOP: CARLA CARDALINES WEARS VIOLATOR’S “DELICIOUS” AND “TWILIGHT”; ESHI OTAWARA’S COSMOS.

PHOTO BY SHENA NEOX. PAGE 6, BOTTOM: EXAMPLES OF SORAYA VAHER’S FINERBLACK LINE. ON LEFT: ALL THE FORBIDDEN THINGS ON RIGHT: TREASURE CHEST BRACELET THIS PAGE: IKEBANA IN RED

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bdsm; as well as cultural topics such as

and her team. “MANIERA (RL) has evolved

the fashion week in the Philippines, and

people in our virtual world. Never minimize

the impact and influence of the 80’s and

in so many ways, each day we learn

the London fashion week.

Currently,

the friends you have made here and what

how that period helped to shape our lives

something new about publishing both

our writers are invited to gala openings,

you have created and achieved. SL can

today. MANIERA also took on a variety of

in the digital format as well as in print.

concerts and endless fashion shows. It has

enrich your real life, if you remember it

other topics such as articles on non-profit

When we first launched the MANIERA

been a great experience for them to work

is to enhance your RL and not become it.

charities, AIDS and music.

(RL) and it was nominated for the Digital

with real life journalists around the world

SL is not just a virtual world but a world

Magazine Awards (DMA) we were shocked

and to network with some pretty major

of endless possibilities and I think that is

As for the success of the magazine, it all

and excited and a little fearful because we

movers and shakers in various industries.”

what MANIERA has shown --- that anything

boils down to good teamwork and staff.

knew we would be watched closely by the

“We have a loyal staff and everyone has

public and by the industry itself.”

that it is what you make of it. “There are

given so much. We faced many ups and downs; and at the end of the day, for

There are some similarities between

almost 5 years we pulled together; and I

RL and SL publishing such as deadlines,

think that we were able to publish a very

content, staffing and marketing as well

magazine.

as some important differences. “In SL we

We also all shared the same vision; we

work on the basic hand shake agreement;

wanted to create a respected, high quality

in RL you are dealing with legal and

magazine with rich content. We invested

binding contracts. In SL, you conduct

in our staff, in training and support for our

business as though you may not see

writers, layout designers, stylists, models,

your manager, staff, or client tomorrow

and photographers. We felt it was vital that

and there are no guarantees in SL; you

everyone was able to push themselves

always have to have a few back up plans.

creatively.”

In real life you are dealing with various

professional

and

polished

laws, taxes and numbers including your At the moment, due to the demands of

circulation, defining your target market

launching a RL print edition of MANIERA as

and networking.”

well as putting together a RL launch party, Topaz has had to make some changes in SL.

In 2014, MANIERA (RL) will start being

“At the moment, I am putting some of our

a print as well as a digital magazine and

activities on hold. That being said, it is not

is

set in stone that we are closing down for

with bookstores and newsstands in the

good. We are discussing the possibilities of

US and Canada. “We are shooting for a

holding some special events that combine

summer release which means we have

RL and SL as well as special magazine

so much work ahead of us in terms of

issues we can publish in SL. We are also

marketing, reaching out to local media,

planning on keeping our SL website and

and planning our media launch party. We

blog active.”

are creating a buzz in the Washington DC

currently

negotiating

agreements

area in anticipation for the print launch.

In terms of launching a RL Magazine, Topaz

It is exciting and a bit overwhelming, but

explains, “In the middle of our second year,

our decision to move to print feels right.

I felt we did everything we needed to do in

My main goal is for MANIERA to become

SL. I honestly think we just asked ourselves

a household name. To be respected, and

“What now?” We all put in so many

to be as successful as we can make it. The

hours, sacrificed our real lives for this SL

possibilities are endless and that is what is

publication and felt we really needed to

so great.”

take it further. It was really a “Go big or go home” moment.”

is possible.”

Topaz muses on SL and RL and concludes

This past year, MANIERA (RL) has seen great positive growth and expansion. “Last year

The RL world of publishing has been a

we were able to send staff members to the

tremendous learning experience for Topaz

Mercedes Benz fashion week in Australia,

so many talented, creative and inspiring

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Gretel Bulloch wears Chop Zuey Speak to Me in Love Poems (silver set) Dress: *LpD* Flora Dress Black; Hair: EMO-Tions Anushka 2/Black; Makeup: Madrid Solos Show Designs - Dark Obsession; Slink Mesh Hands Summer Deadlight wears Chop Zuey’s Soldier of Dreams Outfit: Gallactic - Split Circuit; Hair: Vanity Hair - Smoking Room; Eyes: Beast Demon Eyes; Face Tattoo: :LP: Hornet Face Tattoo

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Gamp Lane wears Chop Zuey’s Rocinante’s Curve (silver) Dress: Valentina E - Taxi Dress; Basic Turtleneck - Fri (red); Hat: Ho Wear - Chained Passion Cap; Hair: Uwst, 7R Gerald Makeup: Eyeliner Blacklace Beauty; Lipstick: Vassnia - Thalia Sun Lips; Red Stain: Nuuna, iVi (red); Lashes: Fantastic PRISM tattoo lashes by Jezzixa Cazalet Sazzy Nirpaw wears Chop Zuey’s Tilting at Windmills set and Chop Zuey WG Nose Diamond Catsuit: Gizza Femme Fatale (black);Eye Mask: Lovely Mi ornamented Eye Mask; Hair: Boon URU 697; Slink Mesh Hands

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Sessie wears Chop Zuey’s Too Much Sanity Hair: Starline from Emotions Bodysuit in Nude and Couture Leggings from Maitreya Make Up: Fawn lipstick in Pumpkin; Teeth from Shake Up; Catliner 009 frm CStar Ivyana Szondi wears Chop Zuey’s Knight of the Woeful Countenance Fellini Couture Fidji Gown; Zibska Epoque Hair; Blackliquid Floral Fall Nails; SLink Hands

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Steele Sirnah wears Chop Zuey’s Speak to me in Love Poems - Golds ; Fallen Gods Tat - Children of the Void; Violator Shibari Pieces; A:S:S - Al Jamal - Jazu Silks loincloth Photographer: Miele Tarantal

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Story by

Sita Writer

O

ctober Bettencourt, owner of

blog and bought a ton of items that she

with Style, Colour of Couture 2012, and

simple color changes could cause the

associated season, making it far easier

October Studios is one of SL’s

advertised.”

Miss Virtual World 2013. After checking

with her keen and studied eye makes

avatar to radiate. These are the attributes

to ensure that you are buying an item

out October’s Flickr account and SL

this skin line literally come alive. “After

that make a female avatar blossom; it is

that will look good on you based on your

most accomplished and respected

October owns one of SL’s most

October’s photography skills coupled

photographers. “I started in SL about three

highly regarded photography studios

portfolio it’s no surprise that she has

the past few years, capturing all types of

what makes her look sophisticated, sexy,

coloring. “We believe that all avatars are

years ago. I found myself admiring models

with a pedigree that speaks for its’

been asked to participate in these events.

avatars, working with models in all ranges

stylish and fashion forward.”

unique. We provide a mix and match of

and photographers of all genres. One of my

professionalism and expertise. In the

October Studios also conducts a model

of their SL career, and bloggers, I saw

favorite photographers in SL is Wicca Merlin.

past year, October Studios was tapped to

search every 6 months where the model

several things that were pretty consistent:

October and Kyxe rebranded Kyxe Skins

for our clients to choose from. We also

I found her work amazing and inspiring. I

be the official photographer for several

becomes the highly sought after “Face

color combinations, striking the right

and Shapes to Kyxe4seasons after the

craft custom avatars to look like a real

made it a point to follow Wicca’s prolific

modeling contests including: Classic

of October Studios” and is featured in all

balance with season theory, and how to

seasonal color theory. Shopping is easy

life person and create skins by special

take a great headshot that showcases not

here because the skins, makeups, and

request.” In addition, Kyxe4seasons

only their facial structure but also how

eyes are grouped according to their

offers multiple types of eyebrows

Taking all of this into consideration,

over 20 shapes in several ethnicities

including those that are color specific

and Audrey Cresci have been very vocal

to the brand as tattoo options, custom

in their critique of our test samples and

colored mesh hands and feet, plus tango

their contributions have been invaluable

and phat azz appliers.

to us. Kyxe and I are really excited

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/

about 2014 and plan to do trunk shows

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complimented one another. Kyxe had

both lives to get the new line of skin just

SL Fierce has learned that beginning

Constantly creative with a penchant

been designing in SL for years and when I

right. While Kyxe Skins had a significant

in 2014, Kyxe4seasons will be launching

with Opium Evolution and additional

https://www.facebook.com/october.

for learning, October has set off on a new

saw his products and the passion he puts

following and fairly large group, the goal

some amazing new products. October

productions with Babylon Model Agency.

bettencourt

venture… that is absolutely “fierce”…a

into them, I made suggestions regarding

of the rebranded skin line was to make it

confides to SL Fierce, “Well we can’t

We will also sponsor the Pornstar Video

http://www.flickr.com/photos/

new skin line; and as we all know, you

how to modernize the skin line.”

well known to the SL model community

divulge all our secrets! However, I will

Awards show.”

octoberstudios/

studio ads.

For us, at SL Fierce, we are inspired by

LM for Kyxe Skin and Shapes

as a brand. “The first thing that I noticed

tease you… soon, we will release make

client approach me to do vendors to re-

then there is skin that stands out. Making

was how photogenic Kyxe’s skins are. As

up products that will set the Spring 2014

the creativity it takes to relaunch a brand.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/

launch their store branding after taking

skin is a tedious art form that few really

we conducted a bit of market research

runway on fire! We are also launching

And, speaking of inspired be on the look

Portabello/243/115/3698

some time off from SL. We became fast

do well in SL, to do it well, takes time,

on skins and then moved on to market

several skin products that our test group

out for the Kyxe4Season fashion styling

friends; and as our creative relationship

expertise and tenacity. October and Kyxe

testing to improve the skin line, I started

has been begging for. Caryn Ashdale, Blac

challenge, the winner will represent the

evolved we discovered that our skills

put in a lot of time researching skins in

to develop the makeup.”

Quartz, Leezah Kaddor, AnnaG Pfieffer,

Kyxe brand for a full year.

can never have enough skin! “I had a

There is skin and there is skin…and

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Photography by

Xmara Lundquist Miele Tarantal

Adonis Hansome (left page) wears trousers by *CASHMERE&KEANE*Texan-Red; db :formal shoes+22; Makeup-Madrid Solo- Male Designs- Instinct Full; Accessories-Shoulder-.:GSpot:. A Sirens Call-Gold; LaGyo_Baroque long necklace in Gold; Poison Mask w/ Zibska-Valle Orbit; Hair-Mr. C - Titoso_Strawberry This page: Anastacia Markova Photographer: Xmara Lundquist

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Wicca Merlin (left page) wears PurpleMoon - “Demonia”; Skin: Silken Moon - “Wicca”; Corset: Trilobite - “Latex Underbust”; Eyes: Plastic - “Hellfire”; Hair: Baiastice - “Fiamma”; Horns: Marceline”; Cuffs: Illusion - “Corvus”; Trinity Graves (this page) wears In-Pose! Ice Queen; Eyeshadow - In-Pose! Ice Queen; Shoes - N-Core Tresor Pearl; Jewels- Chop Zuey Mother of us All; Slink Hands; Hair - Vanity Salome Sugar; Skin Glam Affair - Petal

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Angelus Bunin (left page) wears ::: B@R ::: Fire Salamander Shirt, Aizen Back (Spine), Kruvim Sash) and Wings; SHIKI-Pants-FIRE(ankle length); [sYs] DOOM (Black Spyker) boots; Igneous socks & gloves; Mercury Fire Deity Horns; DRACO Magma xy +FGInc.+ Serpent scales Photographer: Miele Tarantal Brittainy Collins (this page) wears Boudoir National Costume Miss Iceland (skir); Corset: Etchaflesh Titanium; Arms, Pants & Wings: BareRose Valkyr; Crown: [][]Trap[][] Iced Crown; Hair: Boudoir Baroque hair silver; Boots: Bax Prestige Boots White Leather; Eyes: NoirOptix Silver; Lashes: Gaeline Enigma; Makeup: Madrid Solo Lying Eyes; Skin: Fallen Gods Draco Glacier ; Nails: Finesmith Draakje; Blindfold: Dirty Princess; Sword: MKB Frostmorne Mesh Sword Photographer: Xmara Lunquist

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Dahriel wears Mst Volcano Skin; ..:Fatal Error:.. Inkubus Leg; booN FLM800 hair lava; RO - Baphomet Horns - Infernal; (C)EVIL Boy Horns; [AD] Ali Demone rosso scure DX - Demon Wings dark red; Hornament: gilded: Magma Draconis; Tears & brows: A:S:S deLuxe eye-piercing - Blood tears; Finesmith spike NailsL 40’s short- DRAAKJE; Pose: *PosESioN* Photographer: Miele Tarantal

Miele Tarantal (left) wears VIOLATOR-I Am The Monster; [ROSAL] TUEUR2 Thigh Ballet Boots - White; +Nuuna+ Makeup 11 v8; Zibska ~ Octavia ~ White; Slink Mesh Hands (av) Elegant; {Dead Apples}Phantom Eyes - Soulless Carla Cardalines (right) wears bubble cyberstar - Ice Gown; DOT by Eshi Otawara (royal) makeup; *PoseSioN* Angelical accessories; [BIzarre Hair] “GoddeSS” ; Kyxe Latte - NO HB with eyeshadow Skin; SIlken Moon Black Glitz Nails for Slink Hands Photographer: Xmara Lunquist

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Koko Mapia wears HAIR -Wasabi Pills: Skye (cherry); Top, Bottoms, flame circle, jewelry accessories including head piece: Bare Rose Aizen; SKIN & EYES: T&T Fire Max - Fire Eyes (eyes come with skin) Photographer: Xmara Lundquist

Nyree Soulstar wears Dress: *LpD* - *Queen* Dress White; Lips: [Ill] Illusory - Love Lips - Platinum; Face: ! Shellac - Frost Fest; Snowflake Layer; Hair: Amacci Hairs Lily, Pythia, and Sione ~ White; Necklace: FINESMITH MOHAR Collar White; Lashes: Finesmith Holiday Tale lashes white; Headpiece: GizzA - XMAS Horns [ J&A EXPO GIFT ]; Collar: Inside Lab. - Ava Collar White&Silver; Izzie’s Lucie Skin frost (December Group Gift) Photographer: Miele Tarantal

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Boniefacio wears SR-Demon Warrior male black (knife, tail, wings, horns, necklace); Skin + fire Mst volcano; make up - “W� demonface; hair : Kmadd - Fadima; Clothing : Pekas Lucaz Photographer: Xmara Lunquist

Adonis Hansome wears Maccloy kilt; Royal Frost boots; Hair-INK-Ogle; Tattoo-Ice Crystal; Bracelets-Mandala-Sinra-Silver Moon; [INK] Hairbase buzz cut w/Accesories- Zibska-Alaois,Plaisance, Uomo,Keallach, Valle Necklace; Makeup-Madrid Solo- Male Designs- His Photographer:Xmara Lunquist

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new year How will you make your life and world better in 2014?

Belle Roussel - Owner & Designer of Chop Zuey Couture Jewelry

Winter Zhukovsky - Model, Photographer & Socialite

Reign Congrejo - Owner of BOSL & Co, MVW, Evolve,Colour of

Frolic Mills - Former CEO BOSL/Miss MVW

I never make New Year’s Resolutions because I hate to break

My resolution in 2014: I aim to love more... to love and forgive

Couture

OMG - I will diet yet again... I will also have my spine surgery

promises... going to the gym, gonna lose 10 pounds.. blah blah...

myself more, to show more love to my family and friends, and

I believe that one can always continue to grow in their craft. I

and start working out. I will be starting my own rl business,

So, my thinking is to make a resolution this year that I really like

to even show more love to strangers. We may not know why

want to work on being a better designer, growing the business of

so I am looking forward to a brand new life. Happy New Year

therefore I’m more likely to keep it! Alas, my 2014 New Year’s

we are here on earth but we can be sure in the end that how we

BOSL and making it even more premiere than it already as well

everyone!

Resolution is to go on vacation, lie on the beach in a cozy beach

loved is all that matters.

as taking it to new heights. Working closer with those in need to

chair whilst a gentle breeze brushes over my lightly tanned

provide an outlet within Second-life where in Real life one might

skin, sipping a drink containing copious amounts of alcohol and

not be afforded. Giving back in all ways that I possibly can, I am a

has a little umbrella in it - preferable pink - I like Pink. ahhh...

catalyst for change and the world always needs room for change.

Adonis Hansome - Model

if Dreams could come True!!! Anyone care to join me?

Happy 2014.

To lead a much healthier and active lifestyle. I think everyone in their own way wants this for themselves. For my life, well

Sita Writer - Editor, SL Fierce Magazine

to only keep the postive people in my life . It would be nice if

Never break my right wrist again --- ever --- very bad on many

everyone started to love themselves for who they are and not Vikeejeah Xevion - Designer (Loovus Dzevavor)

what they see in others. Then it would indeed be a better both

Individual everlasting personal evolution, ongoing educating

My resolution, as it pertains to SL, is to get back to designing

worlds.

yourself and growing more spiritual for the sake of the

full time and improving my brand. I have very big plans for LD

collective well being in the Universe.

in 2014, including another spokesmodel contest ;)

Mo Miasma - 3D content creator Maya Vray spec.

levels --- eeeks!

Seashell Dench - SL Model and Fashion Blogger; AVENUE Model

Topaz Joubert - Model

Instructor; AVENUE and Zenzibar DJ.

My New Year resolution for 2014?- To enjoy this life as much

Lexie Jansma - Event Planner, Siren Productions

I hope 2014 brings me change. I don’t quite believe in destiny,

I would like to find world peace! Kidding! I want to learn mesh

our lives are what we make of them; I can’t think of life without

Gamp Lane - Model

as its been something I would like to learn to do. I also want

change. May 2014 bring me change, ability to adjust to new

Each new year is always bright with promise, as is each new

to learn more about running my website/blog. Finally I’d love

challenges and, of course, health for me and to all of you

day.. I don’t generally make “resolutions” because that always

to spend time with my amazing family and my awesomesauce

reading my words. All my love and best wishes for 2014!

sets me up for failure. I would rather make wishes. There will

husband!

Skura Fhang - Original mesh clothing and shoe designer

as possible. and to be grateful for the opportunities and people that have come into my life.

always be both good and evil in our world. I think it’s part of

Lua Vendetta - Model, Designer, Teacher; COO Amarelo Manga

the master plan. However, I would like to think we could focus

I reached a lot of my goals the last 2 years in my SL, I would

more on the good things in life and not dwell on the negative.

like to continue with my modeling career that I adore and my

For example, instead of rewarding celebrities for their bad

blogging that I adore too, also in my jobs that I already have but

behavior, let’s ignore that and only focus on the good things

I would like to give more time to my stores that I abandoned

After the New Year I’m gonna design a cute baby for me and my

Steele Sirnah - Blogger, Print and Runway Model

they do. We would really see a shift in the world if goodness

a little since I´m model and learn some mesh for the them to

husband’s joy... The design is in progress...

New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the

was given more attention than BADNESS (is that a word?).

improve the quality and add new products.reading my words.

past, evaluating failures and successes. I’m good at keeping

We’ve all heard of “copycat murderers”, couldn’t we have

All my love and best wishes for 2014!

commitments but never have been any good at keeping New

copycat do-gooders? That’s my wish for 2014!

Year’s resolutions. So I figured if i keep my resolutions simple Absinthe - Model and Photographer

this year I just might succeed. With that said, as far as Second

I think I would like to sped 2014 focusing on the people in SL

Life is concerned, I really want to take the time and learn to do

that are important to me and not on any negativity. I’d like to

better with Photoshop and pictures. (That takes patience and I

marry Rob Mimulus and continue to live our happy, quiet life of

dont have much of that!) I will work on my patience as well. I

October Bettencourt - Kyxe

because you never know what is waiting for you behind the

family and babies. <3 Perhaps also capture some of these heart

want to continue to mentor new models and retain the title I

Kyxe and I would just love a happy and prosperous New Year

next corner. I’m happy if all stays good and people are satisfied

felt moments with my camera.

have been given as “prim nazi” LOL!

where we can allow everyone to feel sexy and beautiful.

with what I’m doing.

Tatanka Kaligaw - CEO, Mea Culpa Honestly I stopped having any illusions of the upcoming year,

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PurpleButterfly Lykin

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hether it be in the art of avatar styling; photographic imagery; literary works; musical or artistic interpretations, creativity is abundant in SL. Having won awards for photography, design and graphics whilst

studying Art and Design, Ginger Lorakeet, owner and creator of Inside Art began sharing her art work with residents of SL as early as 2009.

Lorakeet is an accomplished SL artist that is known for her popular art displays at several events including SL’s birthday celebrations and her installation at the LEA Sim (Linden Endowment for the Arts). When asked what the best part of creating artwork in a virtual environment, Ginger replied, “When someone new tries my art and goes, ‘wow’.”

Lorakeet’s Inside Art Gallery offers a unique style of art that provides hours of fun as well as great photo opportunities. Upon first glance, it appears to be

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a gallery with large pieces of digital artwork hung on the walls. However, with the clever use of animation, an impressive visual illusion is created making each piece of art literally come alive. The visitor becomes incorporated into an imaginary three-dimensional scene, essentially becoming part of the artwork.

These framed digital art images evolved into pieces of interactive art after Ginger was shown a script for adding animation to furniture. Wondering what would happen when incorporating animation to imagery the surprising (and pleasing) result of three-dimensional illusion was produced.

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The artwork at Inside Art has been designed with no other meaning than to be enjoyed. This is a popular location for those looking to create interesting profile pictures because of the endless possibilities and unique imagery; it is also a great find for models and fashionistas

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because of the variety of scenes offered from abstract and pop to classical artworks, there are even group photo opportunities. The best part is that unusual images can be created easily.

Finding the right animation for each image is critical in achieving the 3-D illusion of the visitor becoming part of the scene. The animations for the Beatles Abbey Road scene and Meatloaf album cover required custom design by Ginger’s husband to ensure the poses would accurately match the real album covers.

Visitors are encouraged to explore and actively participate with each picture. Whether you take a walk along Abbey Road, sit upon the cliff top in contemplation or relax within the warm country sunshine, the art work of Inside Art is meant to inspire creativity, not just be admired.

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Sita Writer Photography by

Xmara Lundquist

I

n popular vernacular, the expression Mea Culpa

echo fashions that run the gamut from sci-fi to the

is an admission of making a mistake that could

mysterious underworld of latex, leather and lace.

have been avoided (at least in theory), that

In October, Kaligawa released a new Pretaporter

results in something “bad”. In this case, bad is

Line that is both chic and affordable with all items

beyond good. In SL, Mea Culpa created by Tatanka

priced under 1000L.

Kaligawa is a place where expert craftsmanship

Now, five plus years old, Kaligawa recalls

meets pure imagination in the apparel and

how he heard of SL, “One of my RL friends that

accessories for men and women. Tatanka is

enjoyed being part of the SL community told

best known for his eye catching haute couture

me all about it. I was intrigued and curious, so I

collections that incorporate inventive forms,

decided to have a look. Being new is a challenge,

unusual accessories and exuberant textures that

but I like challenges. My first SL experience was

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spending almost a week on Welcome Island because I didn’t know how to TP out!” t!””

goal is to keep up my personal aesthetic in terms of style when fashioning this g

Needless to say, it didn’t take Kaligawa long to catch on to how things worked. As

collection. To achieve this, I pay close attention to the textures I use and the cut co

n a RL graphic designer and painter, SL sparked Kaligawa’s creative spirit. “As soon

of the outfits.” o

ow w as I realized people had the ability to create their own designs and figured out how

Kaligawa’s new line is strikingly eclectic and offers styles that are

templates, textures and the other miscellaneous technical aspects worked, I was

contemporary and chic. “I wanted to make something for customers who just co

inspired to start creating.”

need a beautiful dress or ensemble for their next date or just to feel pretty ! n

Design is a natural calling for Kaligawa and he has blazed his own creative trail.l.

Kaligawa is truly independent and intuitive as true artists often are. “I’m really

“My mantra has always been not to follow mainstream designs and to strive for

not that inspired by RL designers; of course, there are some I really admire, but I n

the exceptional. My goal is to deliver the best quality that I can and to make my

don’t base my collections on what the hottest designer in RL is doing or what the d

customers happy.” Prêt-à-porter in the fashion industry is a term meaning “off the he e

latest trends are. My designs are conceptual and form from my own ideas that la

rack” and refers to standard mass produced clothes as opposed to haute couture e

can come from seeing an amazing texture or outfit that stands out in a movie. ca

fashions that are limited in numbers. Always evolving, Kaligawa launched the

When I start working on something I barely know what the end result will be – W

Pretaporter Line that is expertly designed with Mea Culpa’s signature pizzazz!

things just evolve.” th

“Mesh offers so many new possibilities in design and was one of the reasons

As for the future, Kaligawa will be adding selections for men to the Pretaporter

I created this new line. Mainly, I created this line because I wanted to craft a

Line as well as more mix and match items for the ladies such as skirts and tops.

Li

collection that could be worn not only on the runway or in a competition but at any an ny

Classic, sci-fi, retro, contemporary-- there are styles to suit every taste from this C

event or on any Street on the grid. The challenge for me was to make something g

distinctive designer, as Kaligawa puts it, “I just create and if I like it then I put it d

“mainstream” without being mainstream -- if you know what I mean. My main

on sale.” o

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Story by

Sita Writer Photos by

Asia Rae of Asia Rae Photo Studio

December’s Danielle Fashionista Contest Winner

S

tyles By Danielle runs a monthly contest and has recently announced the first winner, Jamee Sandalwood, who has earned the title of Danielle

Fashionista for December 2013.

Sandalwood was introduced to SL by a RL friend who made it very easy for her to learn the ropes. “I quickly discovered SL’s social aspects that make it more than a game,” she says.

As for fashion, “From the moment I logged into SL, I was drawn to the fashion. One of the very first stores I found was My Precious by Agnes Finney. I fell in love with her creations and started entering her monthly contests. I was chosen as a store model and got my first taste of modeling. Ms. Finney believed in me and put me on the runway before anyone else would even have considered it, which is really how my modeling career began.”

As a SL model for 4 years, Sandalwood attended several modeling schools including MPI, Avenue Modeling Academy and Miss Virtual World Academy. and found that each offered an invaluable lesson. “Modeling to me is hard work, dedication, and a willingness to always learn and try to improve. I’ve moved up from store model, to runway model, to vendor and print model, to model manager, to store manager/COO and have truly loved every moment of it. Has it been hard and stressful - you bet! But I wouldn’t have it any other way - I love it!”

Sandalwood has been a long time fan of Dani Plassitz, owner of Styles by Danielle. “Entering the contest was a natural thing for me to do because I have loved Styles by Danielle since the day Dani opened her doors as D-Designs.

I am sure I own at least one of everything in her store.”

The newly released Ayanna formal gown and the Collana casual outfit inspired her look for the competition. “The Ayanna styling was centered on the hot pink hibiscus flowers in the tropical print of the gown; I tried to capture that with a floral hairstyle, jewelry and shoes to create a true feminine look, that is sexy at the same time.

For Collana, I

coordinated jewelry and curly side tresses to give this look a romantic flair. Honestly, I am honored that I was selected over so many fantastic entries. If I had to guess, I would say it is because I chose two outfits that I loved, in colors that I look my best in and styled them with romance in mind.

Winning validates that wearing Styles By Danielle makes me

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look and feel my very best. When I received the news, I was speechless… and I am rarely speechless!”

As for advice for future entrants to the monthly Danielle Fashionista Contest, Sandalwood tells SL Fierce, “Just be yourself and wear the things you feel beautiful in. If you feel beautiful, then you will style the outfit with beauty and grace. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box either when it comes to capturing your look in photos. Let your personality shine through in the entire look.”

Formal: Gown: Ayanna in Green from Styles By Danielle Shoes: Lauren D’Orsay in Pink Floral from GOS Boutique Hair: Loroi in Dark Brown from Miamai Jewelry: Colette Texture Change Jewelry Set from Virtual Impressions Eyeshadow: Triumphant Eyeshadow by MOCK Cosmetics Pomegranate Outer Eye shadow by Skinthesis Lipstick: Layla Goddess Lipstick by Glam Affair Lashes: Divina Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations Casual: Dress: Collana Earth from Styles by Danielle Jewelry: Collana Gold Set from Styles by Danielle Hair: Gattina in Brown03 from Truth Shoes: Etoile in purple from N-Core Nails: Finesmith Nails in Eggplant from Finesmith Designs Eyeshadows: MOCK Cosmetics - Burnt Grape Eyeshadow & Purple Smoked Liz Shadow Lipstick: Lipstick 2 from Diamond Style Lashes: Divina Lashes from Gaeline Creations

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Sita Writer Photography by

WrenNoir Cerise

D

ani Plassitz, a highly acclaimed live

graphic designer, she found the world of

stumbled on someone teaching a friend

singer on the grid, is best known

SL fashion a challenge that would extend

how to make a gown and flexi skirt. A

as the owner and creative genius

her artistic nature.

quick study, Dani learned about flexi prims and building tools, and in a short

behind Styles by Danielle. Hard work,

Drawn to the world of fashion,

creativity founded on RL professional

Dani started trying on dresses; as a

period of time and she began making

experience is why this fashion house

professional she noted many design

clothes. Three outfits later and an IM

oďŹ&#x20AC;ers excellent designs to wear. For

mistakes. She became determined to

from someone in a club asking where

as long as Dani can remember, she was

make her own dresses and with this

she got her dress, Styles by Danielle was

surrounded by all kinds of clothes and

in mind, she entered a challenge for

born.

fabrics and, today, as a RL textile and

designers. An intrepid explorer, Dani

Today, Styles by Danielle oďŹ&#x20AC;ers a

Brittainy Collins (left page) wears Danielle Gigi Olive and Taj Bracelet & Earrings; Silken Moon Luna Red Lips Alert 3, Autumn Eyeshadow Gold, and Luna Bousee CL Shine; Gaeline Mesh Enigma Lashes; Alyce Seductive Heels, and Truth Hair Harley Dolcestella (this page) wears Danielle Gothic Madame Black Set (ruby); Silken Moon skin Eve Bisque ABS; D!va Hair Vivienne; Miamai Vintage Liner

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line of fashions Dani likes to describe

different things until I find the one that

interpretations by people from all over

as “timelessly elegant” and includes

fits best with my original idea. I keep

the world. For this contest, Dani looks

everything from formal evening and

adding elements until I feel the look is

for women that are elegant, gracious and

wedding dresses to casual fun outfits,

complete. I never hurry; and I often fight

have a very feminine look, and, of course,

lingerie and beachwear. Beside clothes,

with SL that cuts my Photoshop pixel in

one that defines the versatility of Styles

there is a selection of hats, shoes and

two!”

by Danielle.

jewelry that match Danielle’s outfits. “My

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Generous as well as clever with a

Starting in November and running

designs are result of my imagination.

discerning eye for fashion, Dani created

through March 2014, Styles By Danielle

They are who I am and they reflect my

a monthly contest called Danielle

is accepting entries and choosing one

character and dreams. Most of my designs

Fashionista - Face of Danielle because

winner. There is a drop box in the store

come to me as a vision when I close my

she wanted to do something fun for

with a notecard on how to apply. “It’s

eyes. Designs just appear in my mind’s

her customers and to connect them to

easy to apply and you don’t need to be a

eye and I know I have to make it. For me,

her brand. Dani also likes the idea of

SL model. Just be yourself and have fun.”

designing in SL is a process where I try

showcasing her designs in a variety of

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Sessie (this page) wears Danielle Grace Brida; Silken Moon Eclipse Bousee Diva Nat, Eclipse Luna Lips and Tiara Face Tattoo; Signature Eyeliner Femme Fatale; Baiastice Sami Hair Nyree Soulstar (right page) wears Danielle Konny Leather Dress and Boots (Black); Silken Moon Skin - Morbida Lizzie Natural; Tekelili Hair Hali Emerald; Tekeli-li Ouroboros Bracelets, Erratic Ripped Stockings; The Automatic Viewing Lense Past - Vaughnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Curiosities

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The Gracious Anjelica Story by

Sita Writer Photography by

Magissa Denver & Rudyn Carter

Miss Virtual World 2014 Miss Japan

E ory by

veryone that participates in the Miss Virtual

of modeling. “A new modeling agency had just

I gained a lot of experience. I also began

World Contest is extraordinary. It is said

opened on the Japanese grid, so I entered and

blogging and through this, I experienced

the MVW experience is an unforgettable

received training.

various styling genres and was able to gain

journey, and in the opinion of SL Fierce, everyone

Because I was in SL since 2007, I had many

that undertakes this journey is a winner in his or

other interests, but when I entered the world of

her own right. That being said there is only one

modeling and fashion in 2011, I found a new way

experience and knowledge. Carling tells SL

“winner” and SL Fierce would like to congratulate

to enjoy SL.”

Fierce, “For me, the most important thing

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After receiving training through the Japanese

basic knowledge about photography.”

Styling is an art that evolves through

about styling is to focus on the outfit and

that represented her home country of Japan and

Modeling Agency, Carling joined a Japanese

how to best showcase it. For contests, I

claimed the title Miss Virtual World 2014.

Fashion TV Program and participated in their

think the importance of styling lies in the

runway shows. “This is when my modeling career

ability of expressing yourself in a way

version of SL was introduced and widely

really began to evolve because I was actively

that impacts the viewers. When I began

publicized there in the media. Curious, Carling

participating in these shows and was able to

modeling, expressing myself, was not easy

decided to join SL. “I became interested in SL

refine my knowledge about walks and poses.

for me to do, but through experience and

Soon, I ventured out to audition for international

encouragement, I believe I have become

agencies and to enter various styling challenges.

better at doing this.”

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Carling found SL in 2007 when the Japanese

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By participating and getting to know other models,

Carling is innately creative and finds inspiration in many things - from RL

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fashion trends and Japanese theatre, movies, and culture to the many amazing models in SL. “English is not my forte, but through modeling I can still express myself and be part of the SL community.

I was an unknown model; I’m not in pictures, SL stores or in magazines.

By participating in the MVW competition, I was able to share my expression through styling and was able to receive positive acknowledgement.

This is an amazing thing for those of us that don’t speak English.

Through modeling, we can overcome the language barrier. This is what I love about modeling. Of course, I study English and hope to improve my communication skills too!”

In SL two things are certain, tier and lag! “When I became Miss Japan, the first thought I had was to clean my inventory to avoid lag as much as possible, LOL! I wasn’t able to really clean out as much as I hoped, and many times, I wasn’t able to move due to lag; this made me realize how important it is to keep your inventory clean on daily basis. Until the challenges began, life went on as usual. I tried to relax as much as possible before the contest because I knew things would get hectic and crazy once the challenges began.”

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personal, a mesh outfit with impact. For the Kattaca challenge, I used avantgarde style mixed with Japanese style to express the beautiful art world of Kattaca. For the Garbage Couture

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challenge I decided to have some fun and mixed in some steampunk elements…I’m sure my rendering cost was at the highest on the sim!”

Carling’s National Outfit was inspired by Japanese traditional theatre called “Noh”. Soraya Vaher of VIOLATOR incorporated the majestic and impressive ambience of ancient “Noh” theatre with avant-garde elements of modern art. “My National Outfit was amazing for the final stage challenge and I have nothing but admiration and gratitude to Soraya.”

Carling is refreshingly humble and kind on many levels; she is truly a gem among jewels. When asked what it meant to win MVW she tells SL Fierce, “I believe that this win is not only for me, but it is also in honor of all those that have supported me, the designers and creators, and my friends.

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I believe that this win is a result of all of us working together toward one goal. This is such an honorable title, that I would like to use it to do charity work and social activity in SL.” As for the future, Carling has many things to accomplish from organizing charity events to introducing several unknown Japanese designers to the world of SL fashion. We at SL Fierce just can’t wait!

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On Anastacia: Bodysuit: r2AD/E Kagaya Bodysuit Green 88L Collabor88 Boots: r2AD/E Kagaya Black 88L Collabor88 Hat: *Boom* The Baron Hat 88L Collabor88 Gown collar: PurpleMoon Linnda Coat Collar Free Group gift Neck Cuff: Azul November Group Gift Free Makeup: Oceane Boho Prabha ES 125L Total Cost: 389L

On George: Jacket/Shirt: AITUI Clothing Factory The Escape 350L Hair: Boon NMR122 Hair Group Gift Free Pants: Gizza 3rd Anniversary Group Gift Free Boots: In Inventory J’s Laceup Short Boots Free Bracelets: Chop Zuey Enigma Variations; The Bakersfield Bracelet Group Gifts Free Total Cost: 350L

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neva sky villi Story and Photography by

Miele Tarantal

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iving on one of Neva Crystall’s sims is one of the great experiences you can have in Second Life. Her love for creating realistic environments with charm and character results in a living experience that rewards ongoing exploration.

Neva’s real life work in interior design, her techniques and an eye for beautiful visual arrangement, is well adapted for her work in Second Life.

On Hikaru: HAIR: [INK] Hair___PRICKLE ::Brown EARS: [MANDALA] SIMPLE_EARS_HUTUU EARSSTUD: [MANDALA] ERO-SENSEI Pierce HANDS: Slink Male Hands SUIT: Gabriel – Slim fit suit /Blue* (NEW) SHOES: GABRIEL – WT low cut_Leopard On Honey: Gabriel knit dress blue FINESMITH- BACK TO NATURE EARRINGS FINESMITH SAFARI NECKLACE ISON - carazon boot (brown) Enfant Terrible. Vintage Girl brown Fur Hat and shoulder pads Modish skin YNDRA in Dune and Modish blusher BlackLiquid African Dream sheer lipgloss HANDverk Talen face paint On Takuya: outfit ::GB::Slim fit suit /Black shoes ::GB::WingT_high cut_camouflage glove ::GB:: Studded Glove Black glasses ::GB::Leather cover sunglass Black hair *Dura-Boy*46(Wood Bark) hand Slink Av Enhancements Ear Steking EARS [MANDALA]

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The Neva Lived-In Homes, in particular Neva River, has always been a residential sim - a place for friends and Neva’s SL family. After a couple of years of a handful of people inquiring if it was possible to live at Neva River, she decided to share and open the doors to the public permanently. The beautiful sim has been extremely popular with photographers, and there is a waiting list for residents.

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Originally Neva Sky Villi was just a simple platform way above Neva River, a place where Neva and Boo tested and rezzed objects before they were placed in Neva River. Through time the platform grew and little by little, Neva felt joy in building around it until a new environment gave birth to a new habitat.

Residents are free to decorate their inner homes any way they choose, and Neva provides a regularly changing, delightful outer environment. She enjoys making seasonal changes to the sims, always trying to keep things simple, weathered and realistic as possible.

Some elements on Neva Sky Villi reflect places in Boo’s and Neva’s life, places they have been to, sights and sounds that inspired them.

Taking care of the two lifestyle sims takes most of Neva’s free time, so she doesn’t currently have any plans for any new developments. But, she says, “It’s difficult to stop. Inspiration and the joy of combining, mixing beautiful things keeps me going.”

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On Memole: dress ::GB::MESH Leather Suit(ORANGE) jewelry Estre[ glow ] studio boots Maitreya Radical Boots * .Pekka. Metallic under eyeliner Ver 2 - Black .:Glamorize:. Jaded Black - Black glasses ^^Swallow^^ Lion Shades On Steele: ::GB::MESH Driving SHOES Light Charcoal ::GB::Chino pants Khaki ::GB::Knit Jacket / Light Khaki Amacci Hair Nevin ~ Black Coal Chop Zuey Hot Tiger Men’s Necklace JfL pork pie hat felt_black Moondance Boutique Slink Nails Neon Stripes Slink Male Hands Relax On Shena: Dress: GB::fur Highneck sweater Boots: Opium LAD “Mesh leather boots” Hair: Emotions “Chevia” Makeup: Madrid Solo “Shena”

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xcitement, change and opportunity are great words to describe the start of a new year.

One way to capturing the feeling of new

beginnings is with the purchase of a new house.

From grand mansions filling the landscape with style and grace to the smaller cozy homes ideal for the 4096sqm plot of land, Maven Homes along with its sister brand Quantum Luxury Homes, have a house available to suit every need.

The mastermind behind both brands is Cain Maven. Joining Second Life in 2009, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before Maven was modifying a purchased prefab to suit his own needs. With a degree in architecture, Maven recognized the potential for quality homes in the marketplace, thus seeing the birth of Maven Homes. The acquisition of Quantum Luxury Homes has enabled the business to expand into the high-

Photo: Kaerri Rae and Cain Maven enjoy some sun near the pool outside Maven Homesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new VITA home.

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end home market.

With crisp clean textures for such large impressive homes that have amazingly small land impact costs, Maven has embraced the opportunities working with mesh provides. Leaving prim building a thing of the past, the last four releases in the Quantum Luxury Home range have been 100% mesh homes. Whilst certain homes in the Maven Home brand have received an upgrade to include mesh portions, all future releases under that brand are expected to be mesh.

Understanding the diďŹ&#x20AC;erence of visual perspective in SL, with vision coming from behind the shoulder and not via the eyes; open spaces, height and room for movement are common features with both brands of houses. Large window areas capture light and landscaping whilst sweeping staircases allow easy

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navigation. Designing each house on grid paper prior to construction ensures attention to small details such as appropriate doorway placement make moving from room to room a pleasure.

Keeping with his own experiences, by selling his homes modify and copy, Maven says, “My approach is that people should be free to turn the house into a place of their own. I provide a suitable house; they create the home.”

Making things simple for the customer is a priority.

Maven Homes and Quantum Luxury Homes each have their own region, encouraging customers to visit and walk through each display house. The entire range across both brands offers a take home floor plan to rez, guaranteeing the house of choice fits the location.

With a marketplace store also offering previously discontinued and retired floor plans, owning your own Maven or Quantum Luxury Home is easy.

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2014 promises to be an exciting time with one further release for the Quantum Luxury Home range already under way. Keeping with its name, the house will be grand on scale. Decorators be prepared, without disclosing details of design it will be the largest oďŹ&#x20AC;ered in the current range and includes an indoor swimming pool, garage and laundry on its impressive floor plan.

Attention will then switch for the remainder of the year to the Maven Home range with stunning mesh builds bringing a more uniformed approach to the current oďŹ&#x20AC;erings. With release discounts oďŹ&#x20AC;ered as each new home comes onto the market, this is certainly a brand for any discerning shopper to keep an eye on.

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