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No 30 legs

Dear Ladies, the new Wow! No. 30 sandals with feet and akles are made to remind you that life is a stage and we are allowed to spark, shine and show our art of living every moment. Graciously falling on sides as the drapes of a show  for your beauty….the jewelry of the lace is just ment to underline the grace of the best ankles you may have and the delicacy of the toes.  Inside the NC you will also find a surprising offer, beacuse the generosity for charity is always rewarded at 24 Shoo Shoes .

Wow! No 30 red

Wow! No 30 platinum

And now that the draped parted, let’s also reveal the surprise: I put a box of  ”2 at the price of 1″ at the 2010 Shoe Fair in the benefit of Soles for Souls for the time of the fair only, you will find inside the Wow! 30  in gold sequins and a pair of animated diamond sandals: Wow! no.25 (See the map for arriving there, they have TP point set).

Wow! No 30 gold

Wow! No 25

They are no-invisiprim sandals, to be worn in viewers the support the alpha feature (Viewer 2, Emerald 2100 or later versions of both).

1.From now on, you will step on any alpha surface with no strange contours around your feet…walk on shadows, walk on water, walk all over your lover’s body with the innocence of a kitten
2.Cross your legs in any position you free body would move…no more disappearing parts of your perfect avatar!
3.FAQ: would everybody se my feet correctly? This is only up to you: if you are on Viewer 2, you will be seen properly by everybody, no mater what viewer they may use.
The sandals come in ready made 2 sizes, as for the Model look and as for the “Betty Boop” look.
They are sandals with legs and they come with huds as for the legs’ skintones in textures…yes, you will not tint them in a plain color, just choose from a 254 collection of the best skin-tones in SL, vivid, realistic and textured in detail. Many of the skin-brands and their tones are alphabetically listed in a Guide so you will just click on a certain button of the hud.  The same hud for changing the shiny pedicure in 28 nail-enamels. The same Manicure available in the neighbour store:)
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Miss Costa Rica Sims 2011

We are pleased to announce the opening of entries for the Miss Costa Rica Sims Pageant 2011. Continuing our tradition of finding the most beautiful woman to represent the estate, it has come time to find our next Miss Costa Rica Sims who will win a staggering amount of cash and prizes valued at over L$100,000 and the opportunity to represent our beautiful estate in the Miss Virtual World Pageant.

The Miss Costa Rica Sims 2011 pageant will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 12 noon SLT, as the capstone event of our 3rd Anniversary Celebration. It also will include a wide variety of rehearsals and activities during the month before the pageant. Please make sure that you will be able to have the time to commit to the pageant before passing along your entry.

Contestants wishing to enter the Miss Costa Rica Sims pageant are in for an exciting few weeks. In order to be eligible for the pageant, interested participants must be a Resident of the Costa Rica Sims. In addition, participants must NOT have participated in either The Miss Costa Rica Sims or The Miss Virtual World Pageant in prior years.

For further information, please read the following guidelines on how to enter:

Entries:

Ladies who are interested in entering the Miss Costa Rica Sims 2011 Pageant should submit an entry folder titled Miss Costa Rica Sims 2011 (Your Name). Within the folder, please include a note card stating: Your Name, why do you think you would be a good representative of the Costa Rica Sims, as well as you location of residence within the Estate. Hopeful contestants should also include a full permissions (copy/mod/transfer) body shot and head shot. Once you have completed your folder, please send it to Payton Heron no later than Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 12 noon SLT.

Miss Web Photogenic:

This year a professional photographer will take pictures for the official photographs for our finalists. These portraits will be posted on our website for voting. Residents and friends can vote for their favorite. The Miss Web Photogenic winner will be chosen from the votes on our website. I would like to emphasize that the web voting process has no impact on the actual pageant winner of Miss Costa Rica Sims, since the winner will be chosen by a panel of esteemed judges.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my best to help you. Once again the deadline is Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 12 noon SLT.

On behalf of The Costa Rica Sims Executive Team, as well as the Pageant Sponsors, I would like to wish everyone interested in participating, a heart felt good luck! Our community looks forward to seeing your entries.

The sun begins to set over the mountains, the nightclub rocks on … the Dazzler’s Dance Troupe performs on the Pyramid Theatre stage, there’s people strolling the boardwalk, friends and lovers finding quiet places to spend time together, the fishing’s great and the events are just heating up.

Great hang out, fabulous store rental opportunities for designers and shop owners!  Come be a part of Park Avenue.

Please visit http://giveitaswirl.info/the-shops-at-park-avenue to learn more or visit in-world at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Park%20Avenue/86/86/32

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Contact Filipa Thespian.
Thanks so very much!

Succulant Flower Lingerie shown here in pink.

Hand Drawn matching bra and panties with interesting trim.

Sheer, eye catching and unique lingerie.

Available in 6 different colors:

Gold
Mint
Pink
Red
Sky
Tan

Please note, the stars in the photos on XStreet are not part of the outfit . They are just preventing adult status.

To see without this hindrance, please visit Filipa Couture in-world at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Park%20Avenue/93/94/30 to see all 6 amazing colors in all their sheer glory.

Thank you for shopping Filipa Couture!

Filipa Couture's Heart's A Fire Lingerie shown here in White

Sexy, sheer lace encases your magnificent form, his eye is captured … you become his focus … you are gorgeous in Filipa’s Heart’s A Fire.

Available in 6 soft colors, this 100% hand drawn lingerie includes:

- Lace top/pants
- Sheer under layers for top and pants in 15%, 25%, 50% & just nipple cover, pants in 15%, 25% and 50%.
- Beautiful sheer stockings in 15%, 25% and 50%.
- “Rippable” Flexi Prim “baby doll” skirt

At least 8 different magnificent combination’s in one outfit!

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Available in:
- Blue
- Gold
- Lavender
- Pink
- Salmon
- White

Thank you for shopping Filipa Couture.

Visit Filipa Couture in world:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Park%20Avenue/93/94/30

Visit Filipa Couture’s Website: http://Filipa.GiveItASwirl.info

It’s been a busy few weeks for Filipa Thespian of Filipa Couture and La Kara Role Play Attire (formerly RiFi).  Just look at all the delicious new designs available at her store on Park Avenue:

Mystique shown here in Red.

Sexy transparent and surrounded in luxurious flowered lace, the Mystique lingerie from Filipa Couture includes top and bottoms, optional skirt and stockings.

Available in our store or on XStreet in 6 wonderful colors:

Black
Blue
Indigo
Olive
Plum
Red

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Sophia Loren Gown shown here in blue.

Sexy in Silk … The Sophia Loren gown from Filipa Couture wraps your beautiful body in elegance, showing off your every asset with class and style.  Detailed multi layered skirt with 3 dimensional cuts and twists, the skirt flows and falls around you with attention grabbing interest.

Prim waist wrap features shining gold encased amber jewels and the neckpiece is an intricate gold and diamond beaded collar.

Available in 10 color choices.

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Katherine Hepburn Gown shown here in Mocha.

Originally released last summer with rave reviews and many purchases, the Katherine Hepburn gown had one flaw … only one color selection … no choices.

Many of my valued customers have been requestiong other color options.  Well, I listened and have released 9 additional color options for this highly sought after fashion.

Please visit the store to see all of them.

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Larise shown here in Mahogany

A trendy new dress from Filipa Couture.  Comes with 2 skirt options, Mini and knee-length; silver belt with gold accents and rose cameo center piece; and the matching cameo necklace which wraps around your throat with beautiful black lace.

“Larise” is available in 8 different magnificent beaded/embroidered silks featuring custom textures.

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Gene Harlow Gown shown here in Burgundy

Just released, as seen in the BOSL Designer’s Challenge, Filipa’s Movie Star Line’s “Gene Harlow” glittering gown.  Adorned with diamond broaches and straps with a skirt designed to be full and flowing, even when you walk (no, this skirt will not trail behind you when you walk!), the Gene Harlow is available for L$585 and comes complete with diamond choker necklace and matching diamond stud earrings.

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Garden Paradise Heels shown here in Plum.

Originally created for the last SWIRL – A fashion in fantasy and worn by Pyper Dollinger as “Valgren”, Filipa’s Garden Paradise heels are available for L$400 and come in 12 smooth colors in time for summer, adorned with a beautiful “garden” of roses and leaves.

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Captain's Hat shown here in Garnet.

Available with either gold or silver accents, this trendy new hat from Filipa Couture is available in 8 stylish colors for only L$150.

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These and many other wonderful creations can be found at Filipa Couture on Park Avenue in SL or on XStreet.

Visit Filipa Couture In World: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Park%20Avenue/93/94/30

Visit Filipa’s website: http://Filipa.GiveItASwirl.info

Dear Ladies…Wow! No. 29 sandals are…here comes the trouble…from the deep, from the myth, from beneath the feet, the dangerous temptation sneaks up fighting to escape your control…would you step back…would you step on it…would you stroke it down? When questions are better than answers…

Wow! No 29 red

Wow! No. 29 sandals with feet are here to remember us, ladies, how deep in our origins the temptation is…I spent days and days gently fighting a snake’s will to wrap it graciously where it belongs: around your feet, and I’m still not sure if I crushed it into submission or the slippery creature already poisoned my mind to believe it…I only got an apple as an answer to my dilemma…Would you get more? I challenge you…

No 29 legs

1.From now on, you will step on any alpha surface with no strange contours around your feet…walk on shadows, walk on water, walk all over your lover’s body with the innocence of a kitten

2.Cross your legs in any position you free body would move…no more disappearing parts of your perfect avatar!

3.FAQ: would everybody se my feet correctly? This is only up to you: if you are on Viewer 2, you will be seen properly by everybody, no mater what viewer they may use.

Wow! No 29 black

Wow! No 29 gold

Wow! No 29 platinum

You are welcome at 24 Shoo Shoes to rezz them them in 3D on their cushion…the two dimensions of the photos do not show much of the effect!

The sandals come in ready made 2 sizes, as for the Model look and as for the “Betty Boop” look.

They are sandals with legs and they come with huds as for the legs’ skintones in textures…yes, you will not tint them in a plain color, just choose from a 254 collection of the best skin-tones in SL, vivid, realistic and textured in detail. Many of the skin-brands and their tones are alphabetically listed in a Guide so you will just click on a certain button of the hud. The same hud for changing the shiny pedicure in 28 nail-enamels. The same Manicure available in the neighbor’s store:)

New York, New York.  

NYC New York

It is the city that never sleeps, especially when it comes to live music.   This weekend New York NYC, a new sim, was alive with music, kicking off with Strum Diesel.   The May Day block party also featured Stella Silvansky, Maximillion Kleene, AMForte Clarity, and FrankLee Anatra. 

The NYC Shhh! nightclub was in full gear this weekend.  Sunday May 2nd was extra special.   Shhh! Owner/DJ Vixie Durant kicked in her second weekend with a Madonna themed night.   She wore a gold body suit complete with cones and fishnets. 

DJ Vixie as Madonna

Soni with another tough assignment

You got to love Shhh!, located near the Statue of Liberty.  It epitomizes the perfect urban warehouse and Vixie is a wonderful conversationalist who knows her music history.   What was that she said about being 18 and listening to Madonna’s Erotica for the first time?   Lots of snickers when she compared the song to her introduction to soft porn.   Ah, those innocent days preMadonna!  Next week is Lady Gaga night at Shhh!    http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20York%20NYC/229/122/24
  
Then I took a diversion!   Crosstown in Ephesus (on a different sim), it was DJ Miles Eleventhauer streaming live from RL Queens, New York at Nat’s Jazz Club, an established venue with a strong following.  

DJ Miles

Miles played a mix of neo and acid jazz, sometimes with a turkish twist, and segued from experimental to traditional tunes with ease.  The lovely owner Linda Sautereau wore a luscious black gown, with a sexy low cut back.   She swirled across the dance floor, and chimed in to liven up the chat.  

owner Linda Sauterea (second to the right)

ladydee Coba and Rufus Ranimodo

This club is a lovely addition to Second Life – sleek, charming and sophisticated, like the owner.  Miles kept the groove mellow and relevant, and knew just when to toss in a bit of Billy Holiday and a bit of funk and instrumental.   Is it too cliche to say we all got our groove on…LOL.    The weekly line-up is available at the front entrance.   http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ephesus/179/202/22

Wow then I popped back to the new New York NYC sim, and it was still hopping   This time, I took a cab to the Syl Darcy Gallery. It was a big night for Syl – her grand opening kicked off late Sunday afternoon with live music from AMForte and Lance Rembrandt, but the music continued. 

Syl Darcy Gallery

The gallery is a live music venue filled with her wonderful RL art – rich in color and expressive of nature and landscapes.   I arrived back to the gallery in time to hear CarbonCrooner Constantine close out the night, singing live to a quiet but adoring audience.  He put on a fun show, checking in with the audience often to include their favorites. 

CarbonCrooner

Syl Darcy

Syl is the CEO of C.Y.D. (Chase Your Dreams Records), and Carbon is represented by her label.  So it looks like Syl has a great mix of talent and art to offer up to NYC visitors. http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20York%20NYC/89/167/22

It was great to spend the weekend in the Big Apple!   The rest of story in June’s Best of SL Magazine (society & events pages).

Migon Aeon, owner

Second Life offers all kinds of play!  Why not Cosplay!   Cosplay is costume play, typically associated with characters or ideas from Japanese popular fiction.    On Saturday morning, May 1st, I dropped into a Cosplay festivity, where all were dressed as their favorite characters.   Talk about fan fiction – everybody was adorned in extraordinary costumes and accessories.   I was so loving it that I wish I could show you all the photos.  But I will save some pics and details for the next issue of Best of Second Life Magazine’s Society and Events pages. 

By the way, this was the very first Cosplay event to take place over an entire weekend!  I was the only one not in costume!  The region was redesigned for this event.   This weekend drop by and take some photos of the amazingly decorated streets.    Some celebrations carry on Sunday as well. 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Montserrat/162/229/22

So it is another beautiful day in Second Life, and hours away from Earth Day.  Today spring “jams”  fill the air!   BOSL Best Live Performer Winner Mankind Tracer kicked off the Atlas Club Spring Jam 2010 under blue skies.    His voice, always smooth and inviting, was the perfect fit for the perfect venue.  The Atlas Club is sponsoring 10 hours of music until 11 PM SLT.  This concert marathon is a super way to celebrate Spring in SL, and the  incredible line-up of singers are among the virtual best:  Mankind Tracer, Strummer Vultee,Maximillion Kleene, Ganjo Mokeev, Allister Westland,  Skye Galaxy, Andreus ‘Anj’ Gustafson, Noma Falta,  Quinton Diavolo, and Edward Kyomoon. 

Strummer Vultee

 By the way, it is Atlas Club Owner Jasper Dollinger’s Birthday.  He asked me to come back and take a listen to Ganjo!  He was right – the man is funkified.  

Ganjo!

Jasper is enjoying the fun with Ayr Cazalet, also owner.  Cynnie Easterwood has been handing out wonderul warm greetings to all attendess.   The venue and the performers are amazing.  Enjoy some of the pics from the event in progress – and come to the Atlas and make some of your own memories!   http://slurl.com/secondlife/Friends%20of%20Rosehaven/49/225/254

Cynnie Easterwood

- Soni  (Happy Birthday, Jasper!)