Bringing you THE BEST OF SECOND LIFE

Literally, as this is posted, the event has just finished! And what an event it was!! But what else would we expect from BOSL and Bliss Couture? Amazing designs, mixed with b-e-a-utiful models, and an incredible venue (Patch Thibaud Auditorium)…it’s just chemistry destined for a stunning show!

Patch Thibaud Auditorium

The pictures attached to this post, are some snaps that I managed to take whilst there. I will post the others up on my Flickr page, as there are far too many to post all here. But the ones that ARE posted with this…will really give you a good idea of the show, and the amazing designs were showcased for the large audience gathered at the Auditorium!

Bliss Couture Anniversary Show

As always, a show at the Patch Thibaud Auditorium wouldn’t be the same without a stunning stage set. And this was no exception! And really added to the whole..feel of the event. The models strutting their stuff down the runway were:

- Miaa Rebane (Miss Virtual World 2010)

- Melanie Satereau (Miss Bliss Couture 2010)

- BlackBarbie Bravin (BLVD Agency Model)

- ZoeAnastasia Aeon (BLVD Agency Model)

- Aleida Rhode (BLVD Agency Model)

- Valeria Pienaar (BLVD Agency Model)

Bliss Couture Anniversary Show

Amutey DeCuir (Bliss Couture CEO) and team, never fail to impress, and simple WOW the audience and fellow designers across the grid! This was simply one amazing show, with great talent on hand to showcase unique, colourful and stylish creations from one of the resident’s favourite stores…Bliss Couture!

And after this anniversary, may we all look forward to another year and sweet content!

Happy Anniversary Bliss Couture!

For Life in Second Life — Its Relay Your Way!

In its continued effort to raise awareness and support for the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life Second Life has taken a lead from it’s real life counterpart and is beginning a new series of focused fund raising events. We are therefore pleased to announce the inauguration of the For Life in Second Life program.

For Life events are intended to focus on specific interest areas and allow their followers to plan and hold an approved event to support the Relay For Life of Second Life. For Life events are not intended to be team related, but instead are festival events in support of Relay For Life of Second Life. With the diverse nature of the virtual communities in Second Life and the abilities of the platform, the scope of For Life in Second Life events is limitless.

For Life events such as Bark For Life have been held in Relay communities across the United States. Bark For Life celebrates, in a Relay format , the companionship, comfort and therapeutic benefit provided by pets. With the addition of For Life the American Cancer Society is able to reach a new or expanded audience for its programs and resources, and the fund raising that helps support them.

The first of these For Life events planned is Sail For Life. The event, chaired by Chad Swanson and Aislyn Keynes, will center around Second Life’s vibrant sailing community. Sail For Life will include Regattas, Sailing displays and lessons, auctions and social events. The Yacht Clubs and other communities around the Blake Sea area of the grid will all be welcomed to participate. The event is scheduled to take place in June. Other events are currently being planned, including the building and live music communities.

Trader Whiplash, who is well known for his many roles in Relay For Life of Second Life is the 2010 Chair of For Life. The former Mission and Corporate Chair and 2009 Spirit of Relay Award co-recipient is very excited about the new opportunities presented by For Life . “Second Life presents so many different areas with in which we can work to support the American Cancer Society and with this new format we are given a new avenue with which to approach and encourage participation. ” Trader, a leukemia survivor, states. “I look forward to working with the many groups who make up this amazing community. We hope that with the addition of For Life events the Relay For Life of Second Life will increase not only its all important fund raising results, but will bring more and more members of our community in contact with the efforts and programs of the Society and its continuing fight for a cure for cancer”.

Stingray Raymaker, the American Cancer Society Staff Partner for Relay for Life in Second Life agrees. “We are so very excited introduce this new fund raising opportunity to Second Life. We are fortunate to have a great volunteer, Trader Whiplash to spearhead this venture into new horizons, and this is a great step forward for both Relay For Life and Second Life. We hope that the For Life concept will help to open new doors for various communities and groups within Second Life to learn, participate and feel welcome to the world of Relay For Life. This demonstrates that there are ways for all types of different communities in Second Life to join the Relay Nation in the fight against cancer. ”

The American Cancer Society and the Relay For Life of Second Life recognize the capacity of the For Life program to engage new participants and capitalize on the unique ability of Second Life to host these For Life events. For Life in Second Life welcomes any interest group in Second Life to explore the possibility of hosting their own event. Interested groups can contact Trader1 Whiplash in Second Life (trader@t1radio.com) for program requirements and standards, and additional information.

As we all know now, one of the best Fashion Designers in the world, passed away last week, which saddened many, if not all, in the fashion world.

Here in Second Life, on March 13th, Some of the BEST designers and fashion creators will come together, and put on an amazing show, to remember Alexander McQueen, and to benefit Relay For Life, which launches on the same day.

Nearer the time, notices will be sent out in the Best of SL Magazine Readers group, and another blog post to get the final line-up of Designers taking part in the show. Below, are a list of people, who are already confirmed:

Ziamela Loon
Kimmera Madison
Amutey Decuir
Ashoka Eales
Joy Fellini
Anubis Hartunian
Raven Pennyfeather
morea Decosta
Sonatta Morales
Barbarella Cioc
pixivor Allen
Mami Jewell
Sparkle Sky
Thea Tamura
Enzo Champagne
soraya Vaher
Applonia Criss

More are expected to take part also! This is going to be an amazing show, and many are excited for it. Second Life Residents are welcome to the event, which location and time are listed below. See you there!

A TRIBUTE TO ALEXANDER McQUEEN TO BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE
March 13th
4:00 pm SLT
Patch Thibaud Auditorium

Have you ever heard of the CUBE Community? Well…now you have! And you will know some more through this little blog post, because i went there just the other day…and it was worthy of a BOSL post!

CUBE Community - Editorial Clarity Pic

Me and Frolic were exploring some places, and out he rezzed an invitation to a party for the CUBE. The invitation was awesome, it looked amazing, so we were eager to go and take a look at the place. When we arrived, we were greeted by a modern, stylish, chic and elegant Sim. The colours were amazing, showcasing a pink and light blue theme. It grabbed my attention for sure.

Now, The CUBE is a gay community here in Second Life! However, in the modern world, i know Gay Clubs and places, don’t only attract the Gay Community. So this is definitely something for the sophisticated, and modern of people to go check out for sure!

CUBE Bar/Seating Area - Editorial Clarity pic

The Owner, Cherish Demonge, created a beautiful roof structure, which was overheard the bar/lounge area. Frolic and me immediately loved it, therefore, he asked Cherish if it could be used for the decor over at Boulevard Agency for the recent ‘Carnival Extravaganza’ show. So if anyone reading this was there, which i know some of you were…now you know where the inspiration was from! Also, Cherish was the creator of the AMAZING invitation that was passed out for that event also! So YAY Cherish!

CUBE Seating Area - Editorial Clarity Pic

The CUBE are having a launch party on Sunday, February 21st, and ALL are invited. As this party is to signal a fresh new start for the CUBE, the theme for the party, is White Masked Ball. Very suitable i say! So, if you are available between 2-4pmSLT on this day, please head on over to the SLurl (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sylvheru/147/194/28) And have a good time! Me and Frolic will be going, so hope to see you there folks!

PS – The Place is Stunningly Stunning!

Love It!!! Edi C

Butterfli Sorbet Modelling BOSTON WESTLAND

Oh La La, Fan me! Working up a sweat still from yesterday over at Boulevard Agency! 11-11:30amSLT, saw me amongst others, intrigued, inspired, and in loooove with designs that were being showcased in the BOSL Designer Challenge. Ive picked some of my favourite images from the event, which really caught the attention of my eyes!

This was the penultimate round of the Designer Challenge, and what a round it was. The spirit of the event was ‘Carnival’, and that is exactly what we got. And it could have been a carnival in itself! Hmmm…Frolic…i have an idea! But Anyway, as you can see in the pictures displayed, there are some amazing, creative, and colourful designs, that were shown to the public for the first time EVER, at yesterdays event!

The Models and Designers in this challenge, are listed below in no particular order:

1. Dancer Dallagio – APPLEBLOSSOM SITTINGBULL
2. Butterfli  Sorbet – BOSTON WESTLAND
3. Melanie Sautereau – CHIANERA CIOC
4. Marry Eel -  MEGHINDO ROMANO
5. Sora Tatham – MONICA OUTLANDER
6. Brittainy Collins – RAMONA PLANER
7. Sabine Blackburn – TALIA LEFAVRE

Now for me, the one that really got me going, was BOSTON WESTLAND! OMG that guy can design and create masterpieces! An extraordinary red/pink dress, with and amazing head piece, which really accompanied the dress…stunningly well infact!

Brittainy Collins Modelling RAMONA PLANER

Another that interested me, and took a really unique style than I’ve ever seen before, was a design by RAMONA PLANER. It reminded me of something i saw, when i used to watch the movie classic ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. It had a classical, yet, modern feel to it, and was certainly something i would love to see people wearing at a party! Grabbed the attention of everyone in the room that’s for sure.

Sabine Blackburn Modelling TALIA LEFAVRE

And SABINE BLACKBURN who was modelling the most, incredible design i have ever seen really, and I’m into fashion alot! Especially here in Second Life. It was created by TALIA LEFARVRE, who really took on board colours! And too look at the dress from a distance, it looks stunning, but to get close to it, its Stunningly Stunning! Fish floating around the body, who would have thought of that!?! – But Hey, TALIA LEFAVRE did win yesterdays Challenge, and, rightly so i think! Although, every Designer had worked hard, and put alot of time and effort into the designs showcased, they are simply all geniuses of Creativity!

Love It! – Edi C