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Caithlin Carter of Caithlin Carter Designs (CCD) has long been known as a fine jewelry designer – creative, talented, and innovative. But this time she has done something completely unexpected: Prim Nails with a ring attached!

Let Caithlin tell you all about it herself:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/HollandCoast%202/10/71/22

Blog: http://caithlincarter.wordpress.com

CCD newest releases: PRIM NAILS + RING !!

You never have to choose again, if you’re going to wear your prim nails OR your ring. You can have both now!!

I made 5 collections in total. Almost all the collections come in 10 different nail colours. Besides the colours, you can choose your favourite prim nail lenght as well, they come in short and in long.

The rings are made of reflective diamonds which gives this fabulous and realistic look. It shines, it sparkles and they look like real life diamonds.
All these items are available at the mainstore of CCD.

Come to the CCD mainstore to try the Demo’s!
You can find them in the Prim Nail area, on the desk of the nail studio.

Enjoy them!
Caithlin Carter

Special Custom Offer:
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For those who would like to have their (wedding) ring attached to our prim nails, you can send Caithlin Carter a notecard with your request.

CCD "Elegance" Prim Nails with Ring

CCD "Roses" Prim Nails with Ring

CCD "Royalty" Prim Nails with Ring

For a complete overview, go to:

http://caithlincarter.wordpress.com/product-lines/nails-ring/

http://slurl.com/secondlife/HollandCoast%202/10/71/22

It is our pleasure to announce the opening of BCA Art on Friday, October 30, 2009. The exhibition will show case original work by numerous Second Life artists focused on Breast Cancer Awareness. All pieces will be up for auction beginning on Friday the 30 with final bids closing on [date]. Lower bids will be returned to the bidders and original pieces distributed one day after closing. Auction proceeds will be converted to U.S. dollars and donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).

NBCF is one of America’s most highly recognized and respected breast cancer charities. Their mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. By funding free mammograms for women who could otherwise not afford them and supporting research programs in leading facilities across the country, NBCF helps inspire the courage needed to win this monumental battle. These programs provide women help for today and hope for tomorrow.

The Auction will run from Friday, Oct 30th until Sunday Nov, 15th.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Island%20Dreaming%203/72/209/37

This is to you who likes fashion clothing, you probably know LeLutka, a pole of the SL fashion, the creations are incredible, I think I don’t need to describe LeLutka, the store already speaks for itself, then let’s go, to the looks =D

In this first look I’m wearing the new trousers by LeLutka, designed by Azufr3 Catteneo, one of the designers of LeLutka, the shirt was released last month, also designed by Azufr3, the texture is amazing, the cuts are very well done, the prims are also great it doesn’t contain resize script, but are very easy to use, so it is very easy to edit the prims, which are sculpts.

Ok ok … I know you must be wondering, “Why Jhao is wearing summer clothes, if we are in the winter period in SL?”, lol; well, the answer is simple, I follow the trends of SL, of course, but I live in the southern hemisphere, and here is soo hot at this moment I’m listening to the waves in my window, haha, I am only sorry for you who are shivering in the winter =D hehe

And also the Hair is from LeLutka, made by Thora Charron, I really love this hair, so stylish.

Skin – [LeLutka]-ABSOLUTE-pale-hair-faceB_1

Hair – [LeLutka]-TYLER Hair blacks

Pants – [LeLutka]-RENE Pants/Antiquewhite

Shirt – [LeLutka]-PORTIVO Shirt/White

Shoes – [LeLutka]-CARSON sandals/saddlebrown

Bracelet – Singing moth_naive bracelet

Watch – *Valiant* Fynke Classic Watch

Collar – Singing moth_naive necklace

In this look, more stylish, I’m wearing a new LeLutka jacket designed by Azufr3 Catteneo, and really,  it isn’t new only in LeLutka, It’s also something new in sl, I’ve never seen anything in this type by my travels around the SL. The pants also from LeLutka, designed by Thora Charron, by the way, beautiful. I think the clothes are composing a look elegant and casual at the same time, also for the summer =D .

The watch as accessory, it’s new arrived at Kalnins made by Maris Kanto, a beautiful watch, today I may as well say that Kalnins is on top in the creations of shoes and accessories in SL, by the way, the shoes I’m wearing , another wonderful creation of the incredible Maris Kanto, from Kalnins.

Skin – [LeLutka]-ABSOLUTE-pale-hair-faceB_1

Hair – -DC- Jordan

Jacket – [LeLutka]-BOGOTA Jacket/Green

Under Shirt – SHIKI-tshirt WHITE

Pants – [LeLutka]-JOE jeans/blue dark

Shoes – Kalnins Footwear – Terra

Watch – Kalnins Watch – Trust (Black)

Hehe … alright, just to make you envy again, another summer look, for those who like a little party on the beach, is very well dressed, with these new breeches from LeLutka, designed by Thora Charron, the texture is great as all the pieces from LeLutka, the pattern is also amazing, very well done.

Skin – [LeLutka]-ABSOLUTE-pale-hair-faceB_1

Hair – CheerNo.HairDesing – PRELICA Black Tones

Pants – [LeLutka]-TRAY2 pants/white

Shoes – [LeLutka]-CARSON sandals/black

Glasses – [LeLutka]-JAMES shades/black

Necklace – Singing moth_the cube (solved)

Bracelet – Singing moth_Naive bracelet

In this look, Jhao is wearing, one more time, hahaha, a summery style, the pants have just arrived at LeLutka, are beautiful, designed by Thora Charron, the texture is wonderful, the bars bent, amazing, the folds are very well done, I love it =D, in this look I’m also wearing the sandals from Kalnins, created by Maris Kanto. The picture was taken at a tropical island, called Atolls Dust, whose owner is my good friend Moonaco Porta, the whole island was created by the incredible Naiman Broome, the king of the waves hehe .

Hair – .::MADesigns Hair::. Smooth BROWN ~ CHRIS

Shirt – [LeLutka]-GOVIND shirt2/palevioletred

Pants – [LeLutka]-TAD pants/salmon

Shoes -Kalnins Sandals – Earthshine

I hope y’all enjoyed the summery looks, now following what many av’s says, the seasons of SL in the northern hemisphere is winter, a stylish look for the winter, in the picture, I’m in Paris, yes, near Sena river, wearing the wonderful coat from LeLutka, designed by Thora Charron, I am also wearing a new scarf designed by Azufr3 Catteneo, other pieces of the clothes are designed by Thora, all available to sell at LeLutka Homme in LeLutka SIM, in the same look I am using the shoes of Kalnins released last month, created by Maris Kanto.

Skin – [LeLutka]-ABSOLUTE-pale-hair-faceB_1

Hair -Maitreya Reign – Blacks Pack

Coat – [LeLutka]-SEB trench coat/black

Shirt – [LeLutka]-DIETER shirt/silver

Vest – [LeLutka]-ABBOTT shirt/darkred

Pants – [LeLutka]-MICK pants/black

Shoes – Kalnins Footwear – Florenza

Scarf – [LeLutka]-CALIDO Scarf/DodgerBlue

Glasses – Gritty Kitty: Pa-Zazz! Glasses

I hope y’all have enjoyed the post, hehe I swear I will stop posting summury looks and I will follow the trend of winter in SL hehe, I thank the items that were sold by the designers, Thora, Azufr3 and Maris, thank you very much for helping me to keep my work and always updated with these incredible items.

We all await for new releases of the stores =D

READERS, y’ll can find for more good reviews at the First Image Int. Group blog, 1MAGE . – visit us -

Review by Jhao Oh

Photos by Jhao Oh

Hello, dear readers! We’d like to introduce you to an excellent new accessories designer: Zenais Bayn and his brand Singing Moth!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ryder%20Haven/164/114/27

Featuring jewelry, accessories, tattoos, and other delights for men, women, and unisex, this is a creative designer sure to become one of your favorites.

Zenais has several items in the Designers United promotion. Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the items you’ll soon be able to purchase from the “Crow” Collection. shhhhhh….. 

Check out Singing Moth for these and more jewelry and accessories.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ryder%20Haven/164/114/27

That’s it, everybody!!! See ya : )

An amazing fashion show happened this last Saturday: The Hottest Jewelry Designers presented by Agata Model Agency (Japan) owned by Sora Tatham, also Miss Virtual World 2010 Finalist. The audience was able to witness what’s going on in the world of the hottest jewelry designers in Second Life.

The catwalk itself deserves special mention. The models were placed on stands in a pivotal runway. The curtains opened and closed, revealing the collections and the models according to the order of each brand. Super interesting and original idea. The DJ and hostess were in cool bubbles behind the catwalk.

Rozeregalia Jewlery & Furniture collection began presenting the show. The soundtrack included Madonna and original songs like “Don’t Get Me Wrong” (90’s hit).

Sora Tatham, Agata Model, CEO and Miss Virtual World 2010 Finalist, during the show

Gabriel Fashion & Acessories showed a new collection of accessories, super interesting and original, with the use of feathers, colors and unique details in each piece. Something unforgettable.

The brand U & R Dogs showed a delightful collection, with the use of sailboats, small musical instruments, which gave charm to the show. The soundtrack included Rihanna’s best-known songs.

Creative catwalk, don't you think?

The brand Sole, the different sound of Jamiroquai, brought a fancy and different style to the catwalk.

Mandala, with their different necklaces, belts and other accessories, showed a collection full of originality.

Awsome outfit. It reminds me Lady Gaga!

The fashion show ended with the presentation of the entire collection and Agata models.

Important guests there included Frolic Mills himself. I had a great time at this show. Next time, you just can’t miss a remarkable show like this! I’ll probably be around.

Dress With Cape

Howdy Pixel Peeps! Want to be your Halloween hotttest on a budget? Get your little pixel butt down to Alienbear Jewelery and check out her lucky chair! She has 4, count ‘em, FOUR Halloween jewelery sets for you!  FREE!!

Dress Without Cape

For a little bit of your time, you can be the hottest Ghoul on the Grid, especially if you combine it with HeidiHo Huet’s “Bride of Lost Souls” freebie outfit from HoWear. This costume comes complete with skin, eyes and everything but hair and shoes.

The creators of these fine pieces, Alienbear Gupta and HeidiHo Huet, have released these highly detailed, wonderful works of art (and they *are* wearable art)  free for your enjoyment, and they both deserve kudos from us all for their generosity to both their own groups, and the public in general.

In these pics, I’m wearing the “Dracula’s Heart” jewelery collection from Alienbear’s lucky chair, Analog Dog’s “Bella” hair and Bax boots, and of course the “Bride of Lost Souls” outfit from HoWear.

Get your Halloween Hot on with these special freebies and be the Deadest Dame in the metaverse!

It’s funny how seemingly random events can lead you into something completely unexpected and delightful. A modeling agency I work with recently asked me to script an upcoming fashion show which would feature the latest design releases from Donna Flora. Before that job I had never been to the store, nor was I aware of the brand, so I decided to check it out.

What a feast for the eyes! Squinternet Larnia’s designs are stunning conceptually, but what really floored me was the quality. I shop for clothes here in SL with two criteria: One, that they be fashionable and something I enjoy wearing; and two, that they be good quality designs. I work hard for my lindens, and I don’t want to buy something, only to be so disappointed by the quality of the work that I never wear it.

Donna Flora clothes are so gorgeous that I went on a shopping spree…and then decided to make this post on three of my favorite designs that I found.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Garman/205/99/102

The first outfit is Donna Flora’s “Karen Pants.” This outfit can be bought in both skirt and pant versions (I chose the pants). The high-waisted pants are accented by four black buttons and look fantastic. If you look closely at the picture, you can see the detail in both the jacket and the ruffles of the shirt. The first time I put the outfit on, I found myself camming around myself and staring, just being completely vain. I couldn’t get enough of myself…hehe. The outfit is completed with a beautiful and delicate lace scarf. To complete the ensemble, I’m wearing Stiletto Moody “Black Patent” shoes and “127 in Silver” earrings by Kraftika, “Single Lady” hair from Exile and Laqroki’s “Carina Skin Peach Glow #2.”

This next Donna Flora design is called “Nicoletta Mini.” I love this one – it’s a cozy winter outfit, but with attitude. The colors are so soft that they would suit anyone. But once again, what floored me the most was the dedication to detail in the knit sweater top. It’s flawless. I also love the plum-colored mini/sweater bottom that drapes nicely over the short leather-style shorts. It’s both fun and flirty…two adjectives that I use a lot when i dig though my inventory trying to find the perfect outfit to wear.

Paired with this outfit are an amazing pair of boots that my SL partner actually found for me….I squealed with delight when I saw what fantastic taste he had. These “Venice Worn Brown” boots are from Kitties Lair, and they are of extremely high quality without breaking your SL budget. I wear these with many outfits, as they are so versatile. Finishing off the look is Laqroki “Carina Skin Number 6″ and Exile’s “Kaori” hair. This short spiky hairdo is one of the reasons that Exile has recently become one of my favorite places to shop for hair. As someone with a serious hair fetish, I find their hair to be not only affordable, but very realistic and high quality.

This final outfit is my favorite of all: “Rina” from Donna Flora. If you are dreading going outside this winter, put on this cozy but sophisticated suit from Donna Flora, and you’ll never fear the cold outdoors again. This ensemble comes in three clothing options. Wear it as a full dress, or pants suit…or, if you’re feeling extra flirty, suit up in the mini dress version. Take a close look at the detailed knit of this dress/pant suit and the scarf like belt that cinches the waist, and you’ll know that this is a one of a kind outfit that MUST be added to your own personal wardrobe. From the inviting earthtones of the dress to the high turtle neck collar, this design invokes “sophisticated woman” with every step you take. Ward away the chills with the gorgeous knitted hood that includes hair in three shades, and you are ready for a snuggly day with that special someone. Since this outfit comes with nearly everything a woman needs for a complete ensemble, I just needed to add a good pair of shoes – “Chi Chi Pumps” in Brown Velvet by Maitreya.

I encourage you to visit the Donna Flora store for yourself…it truly does not disappoint.

Love and Sunshine,

Occasus

Donna Flora – http://slurl.com/secondlife/Garman/205/99/102

Stiletto Moody – http://slurl.com/secondlife/Stiletto%20Moody%202/78/37/46

Kraftika Jewelry – http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jewelry/190/119/38

Exile – http://slurl.com/secondlife/Covet/175/40/28

Laqroki – http://slurl.com/secondlife/Laqroki/154/66/23

Kitties Lair – http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kitties%20Lair/123/133/29

Maitreya – http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/178/175/23

It is high noon and overhead in an azure, cloudless sky the sun beats down scorching the ground underfoot. This is a desolate landscape-no trees or visible source of water, just a relentless plateau of barren, cracked earth as far as the eye can see. As a lizard scuttles across your path, the deep throb of rhythmic tribal drumming punctuates the deserts silence-beckoning you closer. Through the heat haze emerges a breath taking sight-an encampment of dreamers, flamboyant dancers, blue skinned men pounding the skins of a hundred drums, cyborgs and artists who paint the sky with flames. Welcome to the legend that is ‘Burning Man.’

‘Burning Man’ is an annual Real Life celebration of art, culture and music which gathers together some of the most creative and innovative people on the planet. Held in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, a temporary city is constructed using materials brought in by residents and at its heart stands a colossal wooden effigy of a man which is always burnt on the final night of the celebrations. This is a fleeting, transient festival where people are encouraged to be fully involved and to express themselves freely as part of a creative community. It has been the source of inspiration to many, including Second Life’s founder, Phillip Linden, who attended ‘Burning Man’ back in 1999 when he was still developing ‘Linden World’-the online community that would later evolve into Second Life. So it’s no surprise that each year, the ‘Burning Man’ festival is replicated here in SL too, where we know it as ‘Burning Life’. Like its Real Life counterpart, this virtual event also brings together artists, musicians and cyber space gypsies in a massive week long tribute to this spectacular festival.

Now in its 7th year, Burning Life continues to impress, with many artists working all year round to create unique artworks specifically for this event and at every turn, digital art works leave the viewer staring in wonderment. Bryn Oh, the celebrated Canadian artist, has created ‘Vessel’s Dream’ a fully immersive piece based on her own poem ‘Lilac’. Bryn tells me “There are some things in the real world which drive one to seek the solitude of the virtual world” This is a magical build requiring the visitor to use their camera controls to fully explore its complexity. Prefer your art with a Sci Fi twist? Then “Strange Repulsors” by Feathers Boa is a must see. A ‘reactive’ robot scrap yard, it appears that giant robots have invaded Earth causing mayhem and destruction. Feathers laughs as she tells me “The robots have invaded and there’s been a terrible accident. Everything’s fallen apart! But as you explore you’ll find everything leaping away from you. Seems you’re wearing an invisible anti-gravitation suit! Have fun!”

Other jaw dropping installations from artists such as Poid Mahovlich, Ub Yifu, Misprint Thursday and Alizarin Goldflake mean you can easily spend a whole day simply exploring the world’s finest virtual artworks, but there are many other attractions to Burning Life too. Music is a central part of the Real Life festivities and this year, Mankind Tracer, SL’s premier rock musician kicked off the celebrations with a scorching set. Over the week, many other SL musicians, dancers and particle creators will all be contributing to this epic community event, so make sure you see Burning Life for yourself before it disappears into the flames for another year.

 Special thanks to White Lebed and the whole ‘Burning Life Early Access’ crew’

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Burning Life- Deep Hole/162/55/24

Hello everybody, AOHARU, the wonderful Japanese store, it’s with new items, by the way, lovely items, last week, machang Pichot, threw a jacket, it contains prims with zipper, and still has the layer of t-shirt, incredible, with a resize script, the creativity of machang Pichot, simply amazing. I just love the japaneses haha, In this picture I am also using the wonderful shoes created by Maris Kanto, Kalnins has placed incredible shoes to sale.

Hair – *booN YAC569 hair black

Skin – [LeLutka]-ABSOLUTE-pale-hair-faceB_1

Jacket – AOHARU_BT_DownVest_with_W-ZipHoody_White

Pants – Armidi Limited – (M) Lowrise Jeans Original [Graphite Fade]

Shoes – Kalnins Footwear – Braxterz

And more new arrivals at AOHARU this V-Neck blouse, awesome texture, as all the stuffs from AOHARU, I just loved the sleeves, the prims are marvellous, please if you have chance, look for it, you can create a gret look with this blouse, and better, not expensive.

Skin – [LeLutka]-ABSOLUTE-pale-hair-faceB_1

Hair – [ND] (Hair) Faux-Hawk – Lightest

Blouse – AOHARU_BT_V-NeckShirt_Border/Black

Pants – ! NU i Cropped Pants Gray

Shoes – UBU PornStar Lo-Tops

Glasses – Gritty Kitty: Honig Glasses [b]

Bag – :sey Enamel BostonBag[A/black] *Tex7/Resizable

Necklaces – * (NS) Rock’n'Roll Gang Bang Chain

Ok, now you will be rocked, look in the photo, the marvellous boots i am wearing, also created by the incredible, machang Pichot, the boots are from ANEXX Luxury Footwear, it is really amazing, in folder, it comes in two leg prims types, and the texture, it is wonderful, very well made, i want to lick this boots haha…

Skin – [LeLutka]-ABSOLUTE-pale-hair-faceB_1

Hair – [ND] (Hair) Faux-Hawk – Lightest

Jacket – +grasp+/Leather Biker Jacket/Brown/Mens

Shirt – SHIKI-tshirt WHITE

Pants -Emery – Denin

Collar – * (NS) Rock’n'Roll Gang Bang Chain

Glasses – [Armidi Gisaci] Lifestyle Aviators – Black

Shoes – ANEXX_LeatherRidersBoots_Black

I hope you enjoyed the post.

More fashion reviews at First Image Int. Group blog, .1MAGE.

Review by: Jhao Oh

Picks by: Jhao Oh

On Sunday, October 11, starting at 11 am SL time there will be a fabulous MAKEOVER MAGIC fashion show on the American Cancer Society Island. Three cancer survivors and a caregiver, along with their fashion mentors, will display their new looks – shapes, skins, hair, clothing, AO’s, and accessories. Please come and join us in this celebration of courage and caring!

MAKEOVER MAGIC is organized by volunteers from the American Cancer Society in Second Life and SL’s Cancer Survivors Group and Caregivers Group, led by Cinders Vale. It is the Second Life equivalent of a real-life American Cancer Society program, ‘Look Good…Feel Better’ – a nationwide, public service program in the USA to help cancer survivors to look good, improve their self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence. This year, 2009, is the 20^th anniversary of LGFB which is now available in 19 countries around the globe … and now, also, in Second Life.

Cinders explains: ‘We have adapted the ACS program to fit our virtual world. A virtual makeover will include everything from new shapes, skins, hair, clothing, AO’s, accessories. Each participant will be assisted by two mentors, to find that new look that will be amazing.’

This year Makeover Magic has been opened up also to cancer caregivers. ‘Any cancer survivor will tell you just how important their caregivers are. Cancer caregivers deserve some pampering too’ says Cinders.

Participants

The three cancer survivors selected for this program are RebelMum Slade, Dwen Dooley, and BluesSweet Tomorrow, who will be modeling their new finery alongside caregiver Darcie55 Kraus.

Their fashion mentors are: Fire914 Flaman, Jacksonn Munro, Tiffany Dragonash, Sharron Schuman, Millie Gears, Helena Geiger, Arlene Muircastle, Cody Bolero, Aryon Dagger, and Boot Janus.

Designers

Italia Velota, who is responsible for the mentors and designers, says: ‘I would especially like to thank all of the designers who agreed to donate their clothing, shoes, skins, shapes and accessories for their generous support’.

The participating designers are:

MichaMi (Clothing, Shoes and Accessories for Women)

Kitties Lair (Clothing and Shoes for Women)

Meil (Clothing and Shoes for Women)

AMD (Shapes, Skins, Hair, Eyes, Clothes, Shoes, Accessories for Women)

Indrya Originals (Shoes and Clothes for Women)

Kmadd (Men’s Hair, Shapes, Eyes and more)

Addict (Hair, Clothes, Eyes, Accessories)

fri.day (new store on the grid)

Gala Skins (Womens Skin)

The Body Politik (Men’s and Women’s Skin and Shapes for both)

Shade Throne (Men’s and Women’s Accessories)

LeeZu! (Fully Stocked Women’s Attire)

Free Spirit (Shapes, Skins, Clothes for Women)

Kenzi & Co  (Clothing)

King For Men (Mens Clothing)

E! – Eclectic Apparel and Accessories (Men’s and Women’s Clothes and more)

Deviance (womens clothing & costumes)

Aqua (Womens Clothing and shoes)

AtomicBambi (Beautiful Hair Jewelry)

Madame – haute couture (Clothing)

.:Naive :. (Clothing)

SugarCube (Clothing)

Boon (Men’s and Women’s Hair)

Dellybeans (Jewelry)

Visitors to the fashion show will also be able to view the island ‘makeover’. Although it is still a work in progress, the main builds are now in place. We hope visitors will take the time to look around after the show.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 11 at 11am!

The ACS Makeover Magic Committee

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SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/174/28/23

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For further information please contact Poppy Zabelin or Aryon Dagger of the Makeover Magic media team or Cinders Vale, Makeover Magic Coordinator