VERSUS MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2019 by Versus SL Magazine

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Carta de Shena/ Shena’s Letter

And this also applies to Versus Magazine. It’s already five and a half years since it came out, which is said soon ... We have maintained the nature with which it was created, but each edition we are also adding new ideas and people who can provide an improvement as well as an adaptation to the changes of times without losing the initial line of the magazine. One cannot be stuck in the same if one wants to move forward. We owe that to all our followers of these years. I hope you enjoy this edition and this time of light with new purposes ... We’ll see you soon!

It’s the first magazine of this year ... it’s spring. In spring we can feel all our senses totally exalted, for good or for bad, personally I always keep the positive part. Suddenly the gray days have gone and now they are filled with light. This makes us reconsider a bit about the past and the future time. Also on the stillness of having maintained a routine to see new perspectives. And this leads to all facets of life, love, friendships, job, new projects, changes ... It’s a small examination of recent times where we cross out what is no longer worthing us, where we keep what it has continued to contribute and where we open the door to new illusions that will provide us with an improvement in ourselves and in our environment.

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Carta del editor/ Editor’s letter

I like the thought of mixing patterns and colors… bold geometric florals with stripes, a touch of animal prints with topical blooms… tasteful but not over done. It is fun and makes me think of a refreshed aesthetic that you just have to try…yes - you have our permission to mash up and layer textures this summer!

Fashion trends come and go; and what is old always becomes new again, eventually. Just like winter gives way to spring, every summer we reinvent our story and the way we feel and look. Just think about this summer’s fashion trend big shoulders! We haven’t seen that look since the 1980’s, and it seems to me that big shoulders are back in full force. They make me want to watch old episodes of Dynasty or Back to the Future!

This issue of Versus brings you plenty of new trends and looks to swoon over. If you love prints, florals, bike shorts, and flowers as much as we do, you are in for a treat. Our models have been hard at work styling some super-fashionable outfits to inspire you… to make you the best that you can be… Extraordinary.

And, then there are bike shorts; we’ve seen this before, sort of. Madonna wore them in the 80s in a very glamorous Madonna –like way and Princess Dianna sported them in the 90s with casual sweaters and sweatshirts.

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PUBLIHSER Versus

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COVER LOOK Photographer: Wicca Merlin

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MARKETING DIRECTOR Lua Vendetta

WRITERS

Hubrick, Sita Writer, Syra Hyun. Special coloaboration by Lissabel Lorefield

PHOTOGRAPHERS & MODELS

AfricanRithm, Diconay Boa, GynPhx, Ivyana Szondi, Magissa Denver, Milena Inaka, Misoindite Romano, Ren Matsura, Shena Neox, Syra Hyun, Wicca Merlin, Yaska

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The Hubrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge P. 68

Sita Letter P. 11

Beauty

Wicca P. 26

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Discoveries P. 46

Trends

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Epoch Deco P. 184

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The Arful Alchemy f Wicca Merlin By Sita Writer/Photography by Wicca Merlin VersuS

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Interview • Wicca Merlin - The arful Alchemy

hannel the accomplishments of Wicca Merlin and you will find magic. An inspiring model, a photographer that beguiles with idiosyncratic images, and a clothes designer in SL of impeccable craftsmanship whose legacy in SL not only endures it continues to grow. Even her name is reflective of magic…” I was always interested in everything that is mystical so when I saw the surname Merlin drop down I thought if I can be a wizard for my second name, why not be a witch for my first name – hence, Wicca Merlin was “born”!” Wicca found SL many years ago through a friend that suggested that if she wanted to hear music from all over the world, then, SL was the place to be. As a RL musician Wicca was tantalized by this possibility and the rest is history. “As times changed and my interests evolved; what I love to do in SL has also changed. Designing clothes and accessories and taking photos head the list of what I love to do most on SL these days.” As one of SL’s top model’s Wicca has learned a great deal from the SL runway and has offered to share her thoughts with readers of Versus. “First of all it taught me, that a virtual game can be addictive if you are not careful :p Other than that I learned how to edit things and what I have to look for when participating in a SL runway show. Modeling also helped me understand SL/LL game mechanics about clothing – what does and doesn’t work and how things should be to work correctly.

I also learned that people could become strange if they are a &quot; Super Hyper top model” the change from one year to the next in their character and looks (and not always in a positive way) had changed so dramatically that I didn’t recognize them.” One of the natural progressions of being a model is to become a photographer. As Wicca began to blog she started to shoot clothes in order to show off the fashions created by designers. Wicca has a sharp intellect and a curious mind so it is not a real stretch of the imagination when she began to create clothes and accessories. “I started off with the name Wicca’s Wardrobe, but as of March 2 we are changing the name and our brand to Wicca’s Originals. For me, Wicca’s Original is the next step for us because it emphasizes our vision and what we like to do and create in SL. To me it means that I am free to create everything that I like (as far as game mechanics let me) and I can be crazier with things in SL than in RL!” Wicca admits that she is persistent and that trait has helped her evolve in SL. And, like many of us devoted to SL, Wicca concedes that, in fact, SL has influenced her RL. “After 12 years it would be a lie to say SL didn’t influence my RL somehow. With the store and event deadlines it sometimes does influence it more than I would want, but it is fun and like many things in life it somehow brings some responsibilities with it.

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do look more into fashion in RL than I did before I started playing SL. I try to keep a SL balance because you can easily become an SL addict and, most of all because I really do value my RL and my RL friends.

“Maybe I would not trust as many people in SL as I have in the past because SL can be cruel.” Wicca is and should be proud of what she has achieved in SL, and with good reason. “I am proud of what I have achieved.

As a musician and teacher in RL Wicca has brought an arsenal of skills into SL that has helped her create the fabulous line of apparel and accessories that is Wicca’s Originals. “I love drawing in RL and when I was attending the University courses in art, art history and history helped me a lot in creating pictures in SL because of the art rules and techniques I was taught.”

Not because it tells me what a great person I am; rather it shows that you can really succeed doing what you love. I worked hard, had fights and there have been people trying to tell me what to do – or what not too. I surely picked the harder way, but in my eyes it was worth it.”

Wicca’s Wardrobe has been around for five years and it is a brave and somewhat complicated move to rebrand, but Wicca has good reasons for the rebranding to Wicca’s Originals. “I started making poses and then progressed on to working with mesh templates, although I always created my own textures. Originally, I created Wicca’s Wardrobe with the thought that everything that I was making, I would want in my wardrobe. Since we have stepped away from older template work and are working only with original meshes. I thought Wicca’s Originals better represents what we are doing now. I also changed the name because I was told that Wicca´s Wardrobe sounds as if we only offer Witch clothing and that is not the case *laughs*!” Thinking back over the SL years Wicca would do everything about the same way, with a caveat.

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As for a personal fun question the five things Wicca would always keep are her guitar, cigarettes, coffee, a blanket to feel cozy, and her partner!” As for fashion and role models Wicca is a great admirer of Milla Yovovich and Madonna. “I like both of them because both are not mainstream looking and because they are powerful ladies that influenced complete generations.” SL slipped into Wicca’s RL in a powerful way. “One of the most defining moments in my life, and God I have had many of them, was the day I met my actual RL/SL partner. Another defining moment was when my band was invited to play at Wacken Open Air&quot; - the biggest metal festival in Germany, and of course, the day when we got our first record label deal with the band...” With such a full life, it is amazing that Wicca has the time and energy to create in SL. When asked where she wants to be in five years Wicca replies, “I would like to be exactly where I am now, just with more skills and more experience.”

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s un gran honor para nosotros poder hablar con la persona detrás de esta excelente marca que, año tras año, se ha convertido en un icono para los residentes de SL, para la comunidad de la moda SL de una manera muy especial y, en general para todos los creadores. Estoy hablando por supuesto de Azoury, Mayhem y Aniki Seetan. Sea - Mayhem, es un placer hablar contigo. Para empezar, ¿estarÍa bien si te pregunto dónde estás, geográficamente hablando, en la vida real? En Francia, ¿verdad? Mayhem - ¡Para mí es también un honor Sea! Si, hace 15 años que vivo en el sur de Francia, en Perpignan, cerca de la frontera con España con mis esposo Aniki y nuestra hija de 8 años. Sea - Que bien *sonrÍe*. Recuerdo a Azoury de muchos años, no es una marca “nueva”. ¿Cuándo comenzó Azoury como marca de moda? Mayhem - Comenzamos un poco antes del 2009. Hemos hecho ropa, zapatos y accesorios durante unos años así como la personalización de objetos ·D full perm para algunos diseñadores de Second Life que participaron en importantes eventos. Sea - ¿Recuerdas el momento en que pensaste “voy a comenzar a crear”? ¿Hubo algo especial que te impulsó a hacerlo?

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The DISCOVERIES

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Missing Whale LM: Twilight Story (4, 114, 24) By Syra Hyun

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From Hubrick’s Lounge • The Horror out of Space

THE HORROR OUT OF SPA

«The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the Unknown» by H.P. Lovecraft

What makes the world go round? I would love to say that love or compassion are a solid motor for our existence; but it’s enough to listen to a few minutes of any news and we understand that it is not so. The spoiler at the beginning of this article makes the answer obvious. Fear guides our steps much more than we would like to admit it. We work to satisfy needs to avoid they might expose us to situations of shortage. We look for the security of a home, a sentimental relationship, the work environment... All this under the influence of the fear of uncertainty. Maybe that’s why some of us seek in literature a way to experience emotions from a comfortable seat in our own houses, while we want stability in our lives. There have been many authors who exploited this profound human emotion that reveals us. During the nineteenth century there was a change in the literary paradigm and little by little the authors of suspense, terror and adventures opened their way in a field dominated by romanticism.

English Arthur Conan Doyle. In all the works of these authors there are daring or outdated protagonists who, because of the circumstances, must give the best of themselves to cope with unexpected situations and/or with the risk of getting out gracefully. However, it was at the beginning of the twentieth century that the foundations for modern terror were established by the hand of a peculiar writer from Providence, Rhode Island. Strongly influenced by the work of Lord Dunsany and the Tales of Poe, Howard Phillips Lovecraft is considered the creator of Cosmic horror. A term that, in addition to being bombastic, indicates the change in the gothic horror stories, mainly based on ghosts and enchanted castles, to create the myths of Cthulhu, a universe in which are remarked the irrelevance and the impotence of the human being compared to the primitive creatures of the nightmare that governs the cosmos and whose existence is practically unknown.

These were the cases of the French Jules Verne, the Irish Bram Stoker, the American Edgar Allan Poe or the

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Azathoth, Cthulhu or Nyarlathotep may only be just the unpronounceable alien names that the Providence writer used to shape his fears. Many of you have not even considered that we can disappear in an instant by plunging into nothing the whole history of our species. The outbreak of a supernova, the impact of an orbiting star or a super-massive black hole swallowing us would be enough to condemn us all to the eternal oblivion. And this is the desolation from where the horrors created by Lovecraft were born. The Necronomicon, universal forces that make us seem insignificant, creatures in the shadows that threaten our lives and even suffocating situations can shake our sanity while exploiting our deepest fears. Writers such as Stephen King or Henry Laso and filmmakers of the caliber of John Carpenter, Ridley Scott or James Wan borrowed these and other ideas to create such great masterpieces as “It “, “Shining”, “Alien “ or “The Conjuring”. From Copernicus, in the fifteenth century, to the recently deceased Stephen Hawking, the cosmos has been a source of inspiration for scientists and artists. Immense, ruthless, attractive, intriguing, mysterious and a long list of other qualifiers that, however, do not do justice to its extent and its complexity. For Lovecraft those who are close enough to reveal its secrets have only two possible destinations: death or madness. Now, will you continue your placid existence, or will you allow yourself to deepen the mysteries of the universe?

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Surprising, breathtaking and inspiring make-up this summer shimmers and glows. Yes, skin tones are glowing and dewy - think windswept hair and sun kissed skin. Look for pops of color and the glint of metallic on lips, lashes and eyes. Think hot pink, yellow, or blue eye shadow with a bright poppy lip color to set off your mother earth look. A smoky eye look is hazy and glamorous – it is the perfect way to set off those power shoulders you want to wear. For bike shorts try a dewy soft skin shade with shimmery eye-make up. Finish the look with metallic lip gloss that shows the brashness of wearing sports wear on runways or out to dinner at a chic restaurant. Another great option is wearing a classic cat eye feline flick with a touch of shadow. To make the cat eye roar wear metallic green blue shadow and glitter on your lips... a look that would make Cleopatra jealous! You can find all manner of eye make up, lipstick, interesting face art and tattoos and more at Alma. The shop offers make-up for classic and mesh heads.

“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” Coco Chanel

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Stylist: Wicca Eyelashadow: Alma Fleur de lys Lipstick: Alma Heat

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Stylist: Wicca Eyelashadow: Alma Melisa Mask Lipstick: Alma Fall

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Stylist: Wicca Eyelashadow and Lispstick: Alma Symphony

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ACCESORIES

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“When I was little, I went to the Sahara desert and met an older

woman with beautiful earrings that came all the way down to her stomach. She told me, ‘For us Tuareg, jewelry is not meant for

decoration. It absorbs negative energy that comes your way.’ So think twice when you buy a vintage ring!”

Sofia Boutella, Algerian-French actress, and dancer.

There are many ways to look at jewelry and accessories. Wearing the right

jewelry can make an outfit come together, it is just as important as the right

hair and make-up. Whatever jewelry you wear, in SL and or in RL, whether it

is real or fake, expensive, or inexpensive, it can really finish your look and the

way you feel about yourself. A piece of favorite jewelry can remind us of who

and what we are and what matters to us. It can give us confidence and it can be comforting. Our jewelry tells a story about ourselves. The value of wearing a

favorite piece of jewelry with all your experiences and emotions attached to it makes it virtually priceless.

Kunglers offers jewelry that is beautifully made. Each piece is truly a piece of

art that you will treasure. Kunglers offers all manner of jewelry from heirloom timeless pieces to trendy pieces that will have you looking swank and stylish. Whatever style you choose, you will find a multitude of fashionable styles to

choose from with each piece becoming more valuable to you as you wear it on your adventures on the grid.

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Stylist: Shena Neox Necklace and Earrings: Hera by Kunglers

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“Fashion is very important. It is lifeenhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” Vivienne Westwood Summer always brings a fresh feel of rejuvenated fashion looks that are easy and fun to wear right through to the autumn season.

One “outstanding” trend you can’t miss this summer are the biggest and boldest shoulders that we have seen since the ‘80s! Shoulders are elevated, strong, and sculpted. This reimagined look was inspired by everyday street styles found in Paris.

Another popular trend will make you feel like “Mother Earth” because of the extensive use of

flowers and floral patterns in each design. This summer the fashion season is definitely in bloom with skirts, shorts, and dresses embellished in lavish floral patterns. Silk and real flowers are

added for extra pizzazz! The look ranges from wispy romantic gauzes to colorful cottons - just grab a straw hat and a wicker bag and swing into summer in style!

The transition of bike shorts from outdoor work out clothes to the runway can’t be missed this season. This sexy sportswear has become comfy and stylish streetwear that was first made

popular by Princess Diana in the 90s. Today’s designers have jazzed up bike shorts that can be

found in a myriad of bold colors and funky prints that are embellished with unique embroidery to amp up the appeal.

One thing this season will teach you is not to be afraid of wearing a variety of patterns – anyone can do it… just do not over do it! You don’t have to opt for floral…have fun mixing it up and layering patterns with animal prints, stripes and checks.

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MOTHER NATURE

Stylist: Wicca Merlin Dress: Camila by Legal Insanity Accessories: Danaus Spring by Astralia Bracelets: Sis by Gemini Rings: Diana by *elise* Hair: Juniper by Elikatiera Lashes: Slay by alaskametro Eyeshadow 1: Ventura by Zibska Eyeshadow 2: Tamia by Zibska Lipstick: Flore by Zibska

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Stylist: Wicca Merlin Lingerie: Vivian by Blacklace Accessories: Ivy Elf Set by Astralia Gloves: Ari by amias Hair: Lou by Sintiklia Tattoo: Ivy Elf by Astralia Face Art: Petal by *YS&YS* Makeup: Araceli by Zibska

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Stylist: Wicca Merlin Dress: Fay Bebe Dress by !gO! Sleeves: Bruixa by *SK* Shoes: Fay Ankle Boots by !gO! Headpiece: Fay Wreath by !gO! Flowers: Cindellera Stick Bouquetby Naminoke Collar: Skai by Charm Necklace: Paper Rose by Giz Seorn Rings: Bloom Elle Boutique Hair: Laugh at You by Exile Eyeshadow: Pride by UniCult Petals: Blossom by Astralia

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Stylist: Wicca Merlin Jacket: Ivy Sleeping Nature by E.V.E Studio Dress: Dryad by !gO! Gloves: Speckles by Zibska Hands & Legs: Dryad Headpiece: Dead Religion Headdress by DRD Hair: No.Revenge by No.Match Eyeshadow: Aelfhare by Zibska Blush: Saba by Zibska Lipstick: Sid Lips by Zibska

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Stylist: Diconay Boa Hair: Proud Mary by Analog Dog Dress: 002 Gold by Lybra Choker: Whimey Choker by Tabou Necklace: Mandala Coin Necklace by e.Marie Glasses: Sweven by meisu Shoes: Street Glamour Hells by Vale Koer Pose: Hiding by CORPUS

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Stylist: Diconay Boa Hair: Kate by Kik Top: Silent Top by Inkhole Jacket: Heart Cape by Seul Skirt: Handle Skirt by Betrayal Shades: Betty Shields by Betrayal Necklace: Xana by Shanghai Nails: Pantone SS12 A by Alme Shoes: Cara by JD Pose by Diconay Boa

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Stylist: Diconay Boa Hair: Anjaa by Rowne Shirt: Mugler Vest by David Heather Hat: Zima by LODE Earings: Black Picth by LODE Eye Makeup: 20’s Make Up by Izzie’s Lips: Salvadori Lipgloss by ItGirls Gloves: Katya’s by RKKN Nails: Silver Lines Light by Alme Pose by Del May

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La nueva paleta de colores

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ientras disfrutamos de este maravilloso verano lleno de moda, iremos preparando vuestra mirada hacia el otoño que pronto llegará lleno de hermosos colores.

Los azules también serán imprescindibles en esta paleta que va desde un azul medio tipo acero a un tono azul verdoso y, teniendo como base el color azul marino. En la gama de colores brillantes, el rojo continúa teniendo un papel muy importante, al igual que en recientes temporadas. Este otoño estará saturado con una intensa fiebre escarlata.

Este otoño nos deleita con una extraordinaria paleta de colores provenientes de los tonos de la tierra, extremadamente poderosos y de rabiosa actualidad.

El color borgoña sigue siendo el color más importante en joyería. La novedad viene con las combinaciones del borgoña con magentas, colores mandarina o salmón.

Las tendencias de colores para el próximo otoño/invierno están directamente conectadas a los tonos tierra (pero no necesariamente marrones) y con la dulzura de los tonos del cielo.

Echando un vistazo a los colores medios, el azul bebé aparece como un bello equilibrio entre todas estas intensas tonalidades.

Vamos a echar una ojeada a los colores terrosos que destacarán en esta próxima temporada otoño/invierno. Nos vamos a encontrar con una amplia saturación de tonos como los oliva, los bronce, los oxidados (o rojizos oxidados). Diversos tonos de marrones aparecen de pronto este otoño en tonos ciruela e incluso en tonos más cálidos como el cobre y un componente de especias obtenidas por los tonos herrumbre. En lo que se refiere a tonos neutros, este otoño veremos un grupo de colores más oscuros que en las estaciones anteriores, bonitos tonos chocolate que jugarán un importante papel junto con los abundantes

En los colores pastel, esta próxima temporada hará una “limpieza” ante nuestros ojos con matices muy delicados incluyendo un color grisáceo polvoriento (o empolvado). Esta será una temporada muy interesante para observar ya que se desarrolla con tantos colores y tonalidades. Será muy interesante observar cómo los creadores de SL jugarán con esta paleta de colores y tonalidades de la naturaleza. A nosotros ya nos han hechizado, mientras tanto... ¡¡¡disfrutemos de nuestro verano!!!.

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The new Fall/Winter Color Trends

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hile enjoying this amazing fashionable summer, start preparing your eyes to so many beautiful colors, once 2016 Fall arrive.

beautiful chocolate tone playing a major role and along with it a hearty flax color. Blue plays an important role in the palette, ranging from a mid steel blue to tealinspired diver and navy as a base color. In the bright tones, red will continue to play the most important role just like it has been in most recent seasons, this upcoming Autumn, it will be complete with deep saturated scarlet fever. Burgundy remains the most important color in the jewel tone palette. Color combinations with magenta, tangerine or salmon will add newness. Taking a look at midtones, baby blue shows up as beautiful balance among such strong hues.

It’s an outstanding color palette that will come from the earth, extremely powerful and trendy. This upcoming Fall/Winter 2016 trends in colors, are all connected to nature, either it’s earth tones - but not necessarily brown - or sky tones and their softness. Let’s take a look at terrain colors that will shine this upcoming Fall /Winter.

Pastel, this upcoming season will be eye cleansing, with very delicate hues, including a dust tone, very similar to a greysih dusty hue.

We will see a quite complete saturated earth tones like olive, coppertone and rust. Several tones of brown will pop up this Autumn, in hues like prune and even warmer tones like copper and a spice component given by the use of a rusty tone.

This will be a very interesting season to watch, in fashion, as it develops in so many hues and colors. Interesting to watch how SL creators will play with this color palette and nature hues. We are loving it already; meanwhile, let’s all enjoy our summertime!

In terms of neutral tones, this Autumn, we will see a group of neutrals that will be darker than in previous seasons, with

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Stylist: Ren Matsura Hair: Baron by Stealthic Headband: The Answer by BETRAYAL jacket: stockholm jacket by BTTB Tank: SK Tank Top by flow Short: Bionic Outfit by HOLLY MILL

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Photographer: Yaska Model: Ivyana Szondi Hair: Ellira by Entwined Nails: Gloss by E.marie Glasses: Aaliyah by Salvadori Necklace: Snake Charmer by Faun Jumpsuit: Maei by Spectacledchic Boots: Tamara by Gos

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There are four trends that get the nod this fall. Flower prints are big with a tough edge and urban aesthetic to flowers. Look for blossoms in navy blue and black with cross- sections of flower heads and stems. Who said flowers have to be feminine! Statement tights with intricate patterns bring attention to your legs and are sure to add a dash of spice to any ensemble. Red is still big in all its crimson couture glory… wear it and feel emboldened. Another color that is trending is navy with styles that echo seafaring military garb replete with gold piping and brass buttons.

“In difficult times, Elsa Schiaparelli Photographer and Model: Nhera Larnia Dress: Trillon diamonds by [VALE KOER] Tights: JMaitreya Lara Applier Studded by Izzie’s Shoes: Buckle Ankle Boots by Momento. Buckle Ankle Boots

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Photographer: Yaska Model: Ivyana Szondi Hair: Jamie by Lcky Eyeliner: Black Magic by Alaskametro Lipstick: Simplyglossed by Mjn Nails: Matte by E.marie Earrings: Baroque Teardrop by Maxi Gossamer Bag: Origami by Patane Blazer and Top: Kiara by Teefy Pants: Spring by Bueno Tights: Studded by Izzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heels: Kristen by Gos

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Photographer and Model: Nhera Larnia Dress: Marshalleh Dress/ Grey by David Heather Shoes: WAACK heels Lemon by [sYs]

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Photographer: Yaska Model: Misoindite Romano Hair: barberyumyum 85 by YumYum Dress: [spectacledchic] VINTAGE by spectacledchic Boots: Dirty Princess snow by Dirty Princess

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fun, Flirty and Patterned

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Photographer: Yaska Model: Misoindite Romano Hair: F728 by Tram Top: Erin by AdoreZ Pant: StripeFlares by COCO Bangle: Triple bangle by Metal and Stone Heel: Elowen by Wiccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wardrobe

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Photographer and Model:: RenMatsura Hair: Pixie Harlow by Moon Coat: Eaton Fur Coat by David HeatherLemon by [sYs] Suit: 2BN Casual Suit by Kauna

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TRIMMING Photographer: Milena Inaka Model: Gyn Rayna Hair: Genna by Navy + Copper Earrings: Sura by Maxi Gossamer Makeup: Tokyo set by Studio Expossure Coat: CoatOverShoulders by COCO Top: OneShoulderTop by COCO Pants: Lizbeth special edition by RAPTURE Shoes: Vixie by KC Ankle feathers: Nauba by RAPTURE

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Photographer: Milena Inaka Model: Gyn Rayna Hair: H0928 by Tram Earrings: Aletta by Zaara Makeup: Glam by Belleza Top: Silvy by Scandalize Skirt: SuedeFringe by COCO Arm accessory: Nauba by RAPTURE Sleeve: Agnes by RAPTURE Shoes: Aphrodite by Azoury

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Photographer: Milena Inaka Model: Africa Rithm Hair:Seals by *TKW* Top:Valeria by [LIZ] Skirt:Valeria by [LIZ] Boots: Cowboy FloralBlack By *COCO* Jacket:Fringed Crop Jacket by iS Necklace: Milano Necklace/Gold by Bauhaus Movement

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Photographer: Milena Inaka Model: Africa Rithm Hair:Pythia hair onyx by Amacci Hair Skirt:London Pencil Skirt by SUGAR Top:3D Flowers lace top green by (Milk Motion) Shoes:Femme Fatale by {kokoia} Coat:Shaggy Coat by *COCO*

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Photographer: Nhera Larnia Models:: Nhera Larnia and RenMatsura Nhera larnia: Pants: Isabel Pants [Black] by GizzA Body: Emmanuelle BodySuit - Black by .::Dead Dollz::. Necklace: 8 Bits Cross by Bauhaus Movement Messiah: | Refuge [Fitted mesh] by Shi Shoes: Monocrome Sneakers-Powder-Maitreya by Baiastice Ren Matsura: Jacket: Assassin Hood by GABRIEL Pants: Sweat by Pumpkin Sandals: Centurion by .Shi Messiah: | Refuge [Fitted mesh] by Shi Necklace: Rosary by Swallow

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Photographer and Model:: Nhera Larnia Dress: Gown - by VRSION Hair: Clarice hair.Range by .LeLutka.

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TELL ME A STO BY MEILO MINOT LM: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Porto/10/130/21

“Tell me a Story” is a very special installation in the sim dedicated to art by Meilo Minotaur and CapCat Ragu. Who knows a bit about Meilo Minotaur’s work knows his poetic characters and the relevance he gives them in his works. Meilo leaves his usual way to do as artist to make arrive the story to the one who visualize it, as in this installation the interaction of the visitor is sought. We will find a whole series of anonymous characters, involved in different environments and situations, and Meilo asks us to tell a story with them, asks we use the ones we want and that we link to the different scenes recreated in the sim, so that way we are the ones to give an ending to the story. The end of the story is a blank canvas for the viewer. By Syra Hyun

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CH DECO BY YERIAK

Chair: Disarray Chair w/Plaid & Cushion Linen by Nutmeg Lamp: Disarray Old Pitcher Lamp White by Nutmeg Jar: Disarray Old Jar Plant by Nutmeg Basket: Disarray Wicker Basket Light by Nutmeg Candle: Disarray Wooden Candlestick by Nutmeg Book: Memoirs Diaries set Brown by Nutmeg Dial: Vintage Rotary Dial Brown by Nutmeg Pouf: Sophia Pouf by DaD Flowers: Paper Flowers white by DaD Flowers: Paper Flowers old style by DaD Flower: Billy Ball Stems by West Village Pears: Pears in Vintage Trug by West Village Coffee: Hazelnut Creme Coffee Rose Exclusive by Apple Fall Lamp: Kingsbury Pendant Lamp by Apple Fall Flowers: flower flake float pearl by anc Rug: Country Home Rug by Cheeky Pea

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Cabin: Lilliput Cabin ground by DaD Bed: Disarray Bed Beige by Nutmeg Cushions: Disarray Cushions Beige by Nutmeg Bag: Disarray Bag w/ Papers Beige by Nutmeg Clutter: Disarray Clutter by Nutmeg Books: Books & Keys by Nutmeg Candle: Wooden Candlestick by Nutmeg Rug: Creme and Grey by Nutmeg Stool: Backyard Stool Brown by Nutmeg Basket: Rustic Firewood Basket by Nutmeg Basin: Stone Basin Gold by Nutmeg Chair: Winter Brunch Chair w/Blankets by Nutmeg Frames: Old Story Frames Wood by Nutmeg Fireplace: suspended fireplace by Revival Mirrors: Denmark Mirrors by Dahlia Mirror: Vintage Memories Hanging Mirror Gold by Dahlia Wallart: Quiet Life Tree Wall Art by luc

Photographer and Model:: Wicca Merlin Dress: B E N D E R Broken Dress by BENDER Leggings/Shoes: GizzA Lolita Dress Leggings with Heels by GizzA Sleeves: : Wicca’s Wardrobe - Anne Gown Sleeves by Wicca’s Wardrobe Hair: Astralia by D!va Collar: Couture Shirt Lacy Gathers by :bijou:

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Photographer and Model:: Wicca Merlin Dress: Johanna by Wiccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wardrobe Shoulders: GSpiky Fur by GizzA Shoes: Madame Butterfly Princess by Dirty Princess

Bag: Disarray Bag w/ Papers Beige by Nutmeg Clutter: Disarray Clutter by Nutmeg Books: Books & Keys by Nutmeg VersuS

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Photographer and Model:: Wicca Merlin Dress: Desi Cocktail by GizzA Tights: LLaLun Tights by LeeZu Gloves: Carousel-West of the Moon by Likka House Shoes: Karya Boots by Miamai Hair: Zia by BURLEY Hat: Danni by Xenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hats Lipstick: Blacktop 14 by Zibska Makeup: Ltd Noir 18 by Zibska

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Wheelbarrow: The Gardener Corner Serenity Style Tricycle: Carrier farm rare by Serenity Style Boots: The Gardener Corner Garden boots by Serenity Style Pots: The Gardener Corner Bunch of pots by Serenity Style Drawer: The Gardener Corner Mess drawer by Serenity Style Bags: The Gardener Corner Compost bags by Serenity Style Corner: The Gardener Corner rake by Serenity Style House: birdhouse by Revival Tap: water tap by Revival Table: spring potting table by Dust Bunny Birds: Lovebirds white by Dust Bunny & OMEN Tea: Tea with herbs by ionic Keys: Antique Keys by ionic Herbs: Mortar & Herbs by ionic Planter: Willow Teapot Planter White by Granola Stool: Cottage Dining Stool by Apple Fall Pets: New Beginnings Bunny & Chickens by 8f8 Bowl: Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bowl w/White Napkins by Nutmeg Pot: Summer Strawberry Collection Strawberry Small Pot by Dahlia Punnet: Summer Strawberry Collection Strawberry Punnet by Dahlia Jar: Bayou Firefly Jar by Dahlia Fork: Summer Strawberry Collection Garden Fork by Dahlia Spade: Summer Strawberry Collection Garden Spade by Dahlia

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Desk: kunst Writer’s desk rare by kunst Chair: Writer’s chair by kunst Typewriter: Writer’s typewriter by kunst Lamp: Writer’s Kerosene lamp by kunst Globe: Writer’s Cast iron globe by kunst Books: Writer’s Book ends by kunst Books: Old Books by ariskea Coat: Balla Coat Rack by David Heather Wine: Disarray Iron Wine Rack by Nutmeg Pet: Busy Westie On Fours by Black Bantam Table: Books Occasional Table w/ Blanket by Apple Fall Frame: Original Artwork Pine Cone Study by Apple Fall Guitar: Martins’ Busker Guitar by Apple Fall Apple: Natural Apples by Apple Fall Shelf: Book Shelf by Apple Fall Rug: Althea Rug Antique Floral by West Village Flowers: Spring Tulips by West Village Carrier: Rice Milk w/ Carrier by West Village Basket: Wicker Basket by West Village VersuS

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Photographer and Model:: Wicca Merlin Dress: DiamondDoll by Byrne Jacket: [4Minute Jacket by [SG*] Lipstick: L.Lipstick [Black] by L.Fauna Shoes: Lorna Laced Boots by MODA Hair: TYU321 by booN Earrings: Little Tiny Dagger by Maxi Gossamer

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Photographer and Model: Seashell Dench

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House: Rural Farmhouse rare by Apple Fall Flowers: Wild Flowers Hydrangea white by Heart Pillows: stack of pillows by revival Stool: nord stool by revival Cart: laundry cart by revival Tub: old tub by revival Watering can: by revival Washtub: by revival Candles: bucket of candles white by revival Nickel: Abby Candle Nickel by West Village Clothes: Perfect day for laundry Clothes by Maru Kado Pet: Scruffy Shepherds Laundry Pups by JIAN Machine: washing machine by Anhelo Container: Vintage Laundry Container by Nutmeg Corner: Laundry Corner by Sari-Sari

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Couch: All White by zerkalo Slippers: Toasty by what next Toasty: Space Heater by what next

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Photographer and Model: Carley Benazzi Hair: No. Promise by No.Match Dress: Pencil dress - Margaritas by Zafair Hat: Samurai Hat by Tableau Vivant Make up: Mermaid Fly Lipstick & Teeth by Pink Acid Accessory : Dermal LED Labret by Anachron, Single daisy ring by Yummy and dragon claw by TI

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Photographer and Model: Magissa Denver Dress: Cut Out by Villena Earrings: Leather Feather by Mandala Hair: Boys&Girls 57 by Dura

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Trend - Couture Red

Photographer and Model: Magissa Denver Dress: Mimosa by AZUL Hair: Scarlett by Tableau Vivant Headband: Mimosa by AZUL

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Isn’t just for Nautical Idylls

Photographer and Model: Linda Reddevil Necklace: Hell O Choker by Foxy Dress: Vers by David Heather Purse: Lazy Day by C’est la vie Tights: Footless Tights by Maitreya Coat: Military Coat by Chemistry Boots: B52 Boots by TonkTastic Hair: Drew by KoKoLoReS

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Photographer and Model: Linda Reddevil Hat: Ahoy - Sailor Cap by BOOM Earrings: Prato by MOOD Ring: Tube Ring by Eclat Blazer: work it by ISON Pants: Kay by MOLiCHiNO Hair: D602 by tram Shoulder Jacket: 4Minute Jacket by SG

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