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If your birthday is near Christmas, does that mean you won’t get any Xmas presents?

Just my things that make you go hmmm thought for the day And onto the festivities!

The final resident Rezz day party of 2009 held at the beautiful Ganesvoort House by WK Ganesvoort who won the “Most Beautiful Parcel” contest this year. I can’t begin to tell you how grand it is. You really have to drop him an IM sometime and visit for yourself. Being a December Rezz day resident himself, he was quite eager for all to explore the luxurious home and have a good time.

Decorated with extraordinary attention to detail, the wallpaper, furnishings and exquisite art made it a perfect place to have the last party of the year for residents. Sadly, undoubtedly due to the holidays, most of the Rezz day residents didn’t make it. Along with Mr. Ganesvoort, Georgianna Blackburn turned up decked out in her finest to rock the party along. [I tried to snap a pic of you but I think you crashed I'll get you next time ]

The tunes by DJ Azu carried us along and WK urged everyone to join into a conga line around the dance floor, though lag did hurl Millie offline. You’ve not lived until you’ve done a conga at Ganesvoort House surrounded by ball gowns flapping around your head.

Resident Concierge Jimi Xi, took that moment to climb atop the regal fireplace and proceeded to mimic a Chippendale stripper with a Jimi Hendrix vibe thrown in for good measure. I’m not sure if Linden dollars were thrown at him or not. However it was so nice to see him find his inner child as he pedaled around the party revelers on his tricycle. Don’t ask.

WK’s build was such a hit that we all bombarded him with requests to move in. Some of us needing more closet space due to shoe addictions while Jimi claimed the ballroom saying he needed at least that much space for his bathroom. Toward the end of the party, Millie and Jimi decided that WK’s place needed a bit of brightening up. I’m thinking they might be hippies. Either that or they really love skittles. I’ll get back with you on that.

It was wonderful to see familiar faces turn up as so many of the events I’ve been to since I joined the team. My neighbour Solitaire danced the night away with Chase, diacentra Edenbaum and David Jupiter. Let me take this time to say Happy Rezz day to all the residents of December. We partied for you. Alexzel3D, Anika, Carmichael, Due, Ensane, Georgieanna, Katherine, Karima, Kikko!!, Luke, Mavericus, Rawly \o/, Tironko and of course WK Ganesvoort. You can see more photos of this crazy night at our Flickr, click here to follow.

I hope your all looking forward to January’s Rezday. I’m sure that is going to be a blast. So much partying to do in these months! So little time! Have a fantastic New Year all!

Keshi xxx

DeCuir Ball Drop

New Year’s Eve is champagne, resolutions we’ll never keep and, of course, fireworks. Henri DeCuir, owner of the Celebration Sim and DeCuir Creations, consistently brings Second Life the best fireworks on the grid and he’s updated his Ball Drop to help us ring in 2010.

Ball Drop at 30 Seconds

The Ball Drop is just 39 prims, but large enough to be the perfect focal point for your New Year’s Eve celebration. It is scripted to count down to midnight SL time or to a time you specify through chat. The user friendly interface makes it the ideal product to help ring in the New Year.

Ball Drop at 00:00:00

As the timer counts down, the ball drops. A voice joins in the final countdown (in case you’re too involved in conversation or the bubbly is hitting you a bit hard and you forget to watch). DeCuir’s specially scripted fireworks shoot from the Ball Drop as midnight approaches, creating a spectacular display.

Ball Drop At 0

The text on the Ball Drop changes to wish you and your guests a Happy New Year 2010. Against a midnight backdrop, the display is magnificent and a must-have if you plan to celebrate with your friends in-world. For added oohs and ahhs, add a set of fireworks around your land and set the sky on fire as the you say farewell to 2009 and welcome 2010.

Ball Drop ad provided by Henri DeCuir. Photography by Merrick Genesis of Blackbird Photography.

<Hums, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…”> Whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday special to you, this time of year is a time of love and celebration… and parties. This is the final posting in my Breezie’s Picks holiday blog series, and I’ve styled up more marvelous party ensembles for you.

I hope you enjoy these, maybe even give you party dressing ideas of your own. Regardless, there are many talented designers and content creators out there in our virtual world, so go looking around and end 2009 looking fabulous!

OUTFIT & GLOVES: Chantkare “Chubby”; HAIR: Truth “Lauren” (mirage); BOOTS: LeLutka “Chloe Ankle Boots” (black); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Jador “Margot” (gold); HAIR: LeLutka “Ava” (platinum); BOOTS: Magnifico “Cage Boot” (red); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Vita’s Boudoir “Frozen Night”; HAIR: Maitreya “Zoe” (Strawberry Blond); HEADPIECE: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Black Widow”; EARRINGS: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Sacre Coeur”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Lauren” (Python); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Phoenix Rising “Willamina’s Tease” (Emerald); HAIR: Maitreya “Zoe” (ginger); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Breezie’s Intoxication”; SHOES: Nardcotix “Varela Heel” (green); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Chantkare “Ballet de Noir”; HAIR: Maitreya “Aisha” (natural blond); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Kay’s Kiboh”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Lauren” (patent colorset); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Sascha’s Designs “Tease” (pink); HAIR: Truth “Lucinda” (seaspray); BODY JEWELS: CHIC Inc. “Body Diamonds” (Ruby); EARRINGS: Gems & Kisses “Pure Beauty” (silver); SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Elegant Slingback” (Pink Moc Croc); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

OUTFIT, GLOVES, EARRINGS: Tres Beau “Frolic”; HAIR: Maitreya “Green II” (platinum); SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Elizabeth” (Black Diamante); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

Warmest wishes for a safe and blessed holiday season from me and everyone at Best of Second Life to you and your loved ones!

Love,

Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

Oh, we’re getting so close to Christmas! Can you feel the excitement in the air? Just as you think you can relax, because all of your gift shopping is done, you’re whammied by the panicked realization that you still don’t know what you’re going to wear for New Year’s Eve!

Welcome to the third blog on holiday dressing, and the final one on formal gowns. (Tomorrow, the last of the party dresses!) I hope you find some inspiration among the pictures of these lovely dresses, created by some of the most talented designers on the grid.

GOWN: Nardcotix “Wenadrenia Evening Gown”; HAIR: LeLutka “Christen” (copper red); Jewelry: Chloe “A Pear of Diamonds” (gold); BRACELET: JCNY “Savannah”; SKIN: Lelutka  Model: Breezie Noel

GOWN & GLOVES: Tres Beau “Tulip”; HAIR: Dernier Cri “Natasha” (black); EARRINGS” JCNY “Men’s Collection, Diamond Earrings”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Ginger” (black); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN, GLOVES & HANDBAG: Anubis “Venus”; HAIR: Roule “Adele” (golden); EARRINGS: Phoenix Rising “Ashoka’s Fantasia”; RING: JCNY “Model 17-Art Lover’s”; SHOES: Nardcotix “Eva” (black); SKIN: LionSkins “Yang” ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN & HAT: LeeZu! “Noell Sculpted Dress” (violet); HAIR: LeLutka “Ballerina Bun” (charcoal); EARRINGS: Bianca Foulon “Twiggy” (silver); SKIN: LionSkins “Yang” ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Designing Nicky Ree “Lindsey Svelte Gown” (bronze); HAIR: Zero Style “Dana” (strawberry chocolate); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

 GOWN & GLOVES: Bliss Couture “Avery” (teal); HAIR: Labieja “Adele” (blond); EARRINGS: LaGyo”Beauty” (emerald); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Gracie’s Bridal “Breezie”; HAIR: Thea Tamura; JEWELRY: Chloe “Rebirth”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Greta” (Patent); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN & GLOVES: Sascha’s Designs “Tease” (pink); HAIR: 69 “Miracle” (blonde); EARRINGS: JCNY “Lily”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Elegant Slingback” (pink moc croc) ~model: Breezie Noel

Enjoy the great sales going on all over the grid, and have a beautiful holiday!

Love,

Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

I hope you enjoyed my previous post, highlighting some really beautiful formal gown choices for the holidays. But, as we all know, Second Life events aren’t always formal  – we also have parties!

From festive to chic to downright sexy, here are some party dresses sure to delight your style and turn every head in the room. Holiday Spotlight on YOU!

DRESS, TIGHTS, & HAT: LeLutka “Guile”; HAIR: LeLutka “UPDO” (blonde) with hairbase skin; EARRINGS: Phoenix Rising “Ashoka’s Fantasia”; BRACELET: Phoenix Rising “Kay’s Kiboh”; RING: LaGyo “Skulls!-Chic Knuckle” (dark); SHOES: LeLutka “Saffron Pumps” (black); SKIN: LeLutka *LeLutka clothing will be available for purchase first week of January.  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Baiastice “Silk Hug” (cream); HAIR: Uncleweb Studios “Raymond” (topaz brown); NECKLACE: LeLutka “Lilly”; BRACELET & EARRINGS: LeLutka “Nicolette”; RING: JCNY “Model 17-Art Lovers”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Ingrid) (gold); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Chantkare “La Dove”; HAIR: LeLutka “BlondBUN” (with hairbase skin); JEWELRY: Caithlin Carter Designs “Gwyneth Collection”; RING: Alienbear Design “Queen Heidi”; SHOES: 24 “Diamond Sandals” (white); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Vita’s Boudoir “Bonjour Dress”; HAIR: Maitreya “Moon” (peroxide blond); BRACELETS: cutemurder “valerie” (pink); EARRINGS: LeLutka “Diamonde Bead”; RING: LaGyo “Be Careful” (silver); BOW/HEADBAND: LaGyo “Rare”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Elizabeth (Silver Diamante); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Chantkare “MattyBow”; HAIR: Laqroki “Ress” (black); EARRINGS: Aurora Borealis “Zelda” (freshwater gold); RING: LaGyo “Skulls-Chic Knuckle” (gold); STOCKINGS: Stiletto Moody “Lucky Seamed Stayups” (medium sheer); SHOES: Nardcotix “Varela” (gold); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: LeeZu “Noell Sculpted Dress” (violet); HAIR: LeLutka “Ballerina Bun” (charcoal black); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Kay’s Kiboh”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Ginger” (Patent); SKIN: LionSkins “Yang”  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Prism by Journey “Audrey” (pink sequins); HAIR: Beauty Avatar “Poker Face” (platinum, includes hat); EARRINGS: Baiastice “Synthetic Crystal”; RING: Chloe “Bubbles”; TIGHTS: LeeZu! “Cat Tights” (black) BOOTS: BAX “Ankle Boots” (black patent); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

PANTS & JACKET: Bliss Couture “Ophelia Mink Shrug/Pants Set” (midnight); HAIR: LeLutka “Ava” (platinum); EARRINGS: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Sacre Coeur”; RING: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Caged Dove”: TATTOO: Singing Moth “Crows”; BOOTS: LeLutka “Chloe Ankle Boots” (black); SKIN: LionSkins  Model: Breezie Noel

Here’s wishing you a holiday season of glittering parties and cozy nights by the fire with friends or that special someone.

Love,

Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

Perhaps more than any time of the year, ’tis the season for parties. From formal events to glittering get-togethers, this is the time when you’re most likely to searchyour closet for something wonderful to wear.

I’ve styled up some pretty fabulous gowns and party dresses to help you on your quest to turn heads. Some of these designs are new, others are simply too classic not to include. We’ll start with formals today, but check back tomorrow and the next day and the next, as I showcase cocktail styles and more in the next few blogs!

GOWN: Anubis “Asia”; HAIR: Truth “Sophia” (seaspray); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Breezie’s Intoxication”; SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Vita’s Boudoir “Dirty Faded Couture”; HAIR: DBS “Toss Me Around” (auburn); JEWELRY: Chloe “Rebirth”; GLOVES: CKD “Chantilly Lace” (blood red); SHOES: Nardcotix “Kurvy” (Ruby Slipper); STOCKINGS: Stiletto Moody “Lucky” (light sheer); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

 GOWN: LeLutka Ultra “Panic”; Hair: LeLutka “Pony Up” (STblond) *included with “Estelle” skin; EARRINGS: Donna Flora “Dark”; RING: LaGyo “Famous Lady” (black); SHOES: LeLutka “Saffron” (black); SKIN: LeLutka *LeLutka clothing will be available for purchase first week of January. ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Paper Couture “Cardinal Entrance”; HAIR: ); Analog Dog “Kia” (black); GLOVES: LeeZu “Nif Nif” (black); JEWELRY: R.A. Crystal “Jane” (gold*black pearl); SHOES: Nardcotix “Kurvy Pump” (black); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN, GLOVES, BOA: Tres Beau “Diva Revised”; HAIR: LeLutka “Hera” (Charcoal); EARRINGS: Alienbear; SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: The Graceful Lily! “Reveal” (flesh); HAIR: Maitreya “Alex” (strawberry blond ); RING: LaGyo “Volta”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “BARE Ingrid” (Nude); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Nardcotix “Frank’s Jazz”; HAIR: JE*Republic “Tarae-IIII ” (onyx ); NECKLACE & EARRINGS: Chloe “Red Winds ” (Onyx); BRACELETS: Beauty Avatar “A&A Sissy (black); SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Pinup ” (Patent Python); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Bliss Couture “Queen” (melon); HAIR: Fascino “Cactus” (Blonde); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Breezie’s Anticipation”; SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

Visit the BOSL Blog again tomorrow for even more holiday dresses!

Hope YOUR holidays are filled with beauty!

Love,
Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

The Christmas holiday season is a special and magical time. It’s a time full of joy and happiness, but also full of presents! I must say the fashion designers are doing such a great job to please us all. May you have many discounts and many free gifts! I just love it!

May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Here’s wishing you lots of love, joy and happiness. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!

Skin: Belleza – Jesse
Hair: !lamb. Witch
Jumpsuit: KHUSH (free gift)
Legging: KHUSH
Earrings: Gabriel
Legwarmers: KHUSH
Shoes: BAX Ankle Boots Black

Christmas bear:Sway’s Cookie Bear

Picture done by Mirko Panacek

Skin: Belleza – Jesse
Hair: Truth – Ingrid
Jacket: Dela
Sweater incl necklace: Gabriel
Skirt: COCO
Legging: ANEXX
Shoes incl legwarmers: ANEXX

Picture done by Mirko Panacek

Skin: Belleza – Jesse
Hair: *ARGRACE*

Dress incl stockings: *Linc* Sweater dress

Xmas Legwarmers: Bax Coen

Shoes:.:Periquita Mary Squares
Bag: *Courtisane*

Picture done by Mirko Panacek

Skin: Belleza – Jesse

Hair: Sky Everett Designs-Lady Sophia
Lingerie: Blacklace Naughty Elf: Red & Green (incl bracelet)
Shoes: Maitreya ChiChi Pumps
Present incl poses: *EverGlow* – Christmas Gift Box

Picture done by Mirko Panacek

Skin: Belleza – Jesse
Hair: !lamb. Ghost
Dress: DCNY “Miranda” Gown
Shoes: Maitreya Gold – Shanti Black
Bracelet and ring: Gems & Kisses – Pure Beauty
Earrings and Necklace: Alienbear Design – VernaRosa

Picture made by Anessa Stine

Skin: Belleza – Jesse

Hair: Maitreya Alex
Jacket: DCNY Ivanka Jacket
Jeans: DCNY Basic Jeans
Boots: BAX Prestige Boots Red Leather

Picture made by Anessa Stine

Second Life is about to lose a talented designer and a beautiful person: Aleida Rhode. On January 1st, 2010, Aleida will say goodbye to Second Life to spend more time with her real life. Her personal happiness is much deserved, and we wish her well.

Aleida’s departure brings with it a wonderful opportunity for savings, as she has marked down everything in her store – clothing, shoes, accessories, skins, and more – to huge discounts. The sale will run until December 31st, and then the Aleida store will close its doors. I hope you will all take this chance to purchase some really great things that will never again be available to the SL community.

Here is Aleida’s goodbye message:

Date: 21st December 2009
NEWS from :: Aleida

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Glendalough/58/58/2

Dear all )

It has been a while I have been thinking of this: Shall I close my shop and leave SL?? The question popped up in my mind for a while now – actually couple of months – so this is not something that just came in my mind today and quick decision made.

Now I feel it is a mature time to say: Yes, I close my store and focus on my RL which I have been too much away from due to SL business. It has been a great learning experience for me: What I have achieved in SL has affected my RL in many ways and most of them are very positive.

My achievements in SL:

Model career at Ewing Fashion Agency, Avenue Models, SuperElite and BlackLace Models.
Winner of:

Hair Fair 2008 picture contest
Miss SL world 2008 for Second Avatar
Black Lace model search Fall 2008 runner up
Finalist at Miss Virtual World 2009 – represented Denmark
and many other thing I cant remember right now but was a memorable time for lifetime.

Opened shop in March 2008 : Fashion Nomads and later :: Aleida ::.

Want to thank all my loyal customers, friends and businesspartners for cooperation.

SO…

Now, my store will be closed after 31st December and thats why a huge sale is starting from now on – every thing off 40-60 % – the skins also.

I have created a lot of stuff and when my time allow I will add my old stuff in store for sale at a very cheap prise along, so dont be surprised if there are new stuff u havent seen before in store – they arent new – just old added back.

Big big hugs to all of you,

Ale

PS: I will be in SL nearly daily untill 31st December whereafter I will log in some times to take pictures and just to explore SL.

If anything, plse dont hestitate to contact me via E-mail: aleidarhode@gmail.com

Ziamela Loon is a brilliant haute couture designer, known across the grid for her innovative and unique creations under her brand name Jador Fashion. So it’s a huge and exciting event when she puts her things on sale. And she has done just that. Introducing the “Jador “Anti-Crisis Sale!”

From now till Christmas day, the ENTIRE Jador Collection will be 30% off, including her new Winter Collection! Available at the Jador Main Store and at Mimi’s Choice, where everything is transferable, you don’t want to miss this. There’s even a free gift box to wrap your presents in!

Some of the new items :

Some of the classics:

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Here’s a message from Ziamela and Mimi to you:

Hope to see you before Christmas !

Meanwhile, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!

ziamela Loon
owner of Jador Fashion
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jador%20Fashion/1/152/22

and

Mimi Juneau
owner of Mimi’s Choice
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Deep%20House%20Island/208/10/23

Top designer Kimmera Madison celebrated the grand re-opening of her new sim build on December 11 with a fabulous party and fashion show, featuring her beautiful new Tres Beau designs. All of us were chomping at the bit to get our sweaty little hands on those gorgeous clothes. And now, YES, the new designs are out at Tres Beau!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/109/165/23

Kimmera is one of the warmest and most popular designers on the grid, and her sim is an awesome place to shop – featuring formal, party, casual, and bridal wear as well as jewelry and accessories. Her latest foray – menswear - has garnered rave reviews, too.

Feast your eyes on these wonderful designs.

FORMAL

PARTY

DAYTIME

MENSWEAR

See you at Tres Beau!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/109/165/23