Summer is all about bright colors and energy! Elysium Eilde of Elymode is well-known for her use of color and her amazing attention to detail. She carries a wide range of clothing from bikinis and micro minis to formalwear. There are even the cutest PJs you’ve ever seen. I blame the ever adorable El for inspiring the pink/purple heart shape concoctions!

The wrap skirt and top are one of my favorite sets! It comes in a rainbow of colors and the options for mixing are really endless. The style can go from everyday casual to glam depending on how you change up your style.

Hop on over to GOLden Shopping to check out Elymode today.

Taxi to Elymode @ GOLden Shopping!

Elymode @ GOlden Shopping Style Card:
Shape – by Vixie – Kimanie Darling *coming soon*
Skin – Belleza – Elle in Medium
Hair – Lelutka – Pompai in Burnt
Shirt – Elymode – Angled Short Tank in Orange
Skirt – Elymode – Angle-Waist in Orange
Shoes – Courtisane – Devou Sandals in Orange
Necklace / Earrings – LeeZu – Bohemia
Bangle – Zaara – Nizam in Orange

Machang Pichot is one of the loveliest people in all of SL and also one of the most amazing content creators. She’s always got something wonderful up her sleeve, or dress or shoes…

In an ode to Machang, the awesome (yet stinky) Boe Cortes suggested we do a little tribute post to our lovely Japanese friend. After much fashion styling debate (he can be difficult ) we headed over to the Pixel Dreams to strut our stuff. He likes to hog the screen, even if I try to push him out of the way. No worry you can just divert your eyes from his pixels (as if – we all know he’s hot).

Anyway, I do hope you enjoy our stylings! Head over to AOHARU today and check out the latest Summer releases!

Taxi to AOHARU at GOLden Shopping!

Thank you Boe Cortes for your amazing photography!! Check out his Flickr!!

AOHARU Safari

Style Cards:

Model Picnic:
On Boe:
Skin – Belleza – Jonas with beard
Hat/Hair – CheerNo-RODRIGUEZ hair in surreal TDR
Shirt – AOHARU – BT_WovenShirt in PlaidBlue
Vest – AOHARU – BT_DeepVNeckTank in Black and Neon
Shorts – AOHARU – BT_PlaidShorts_Red with belt
Shoes – SEY Tong – Male sandals in red
Necklace – MANDALA – KAGETORA necklace in Blue

On Vixie:
Skin – Belleza – Elle in Medium 16
Hair – Dernier Cri – Madeline in Brown
Shirt – AOHARU – Front Knot Shirt in Plaid Red
Dress – AOHARU – Marine Border Long Tank in Navy
Boots – ANEXX – Remake Denim in Blue
Necklace – Miel – Lun
Bangle – Armidi Gisaci – Healing Giragge in Brown

AOHARU Safari:

On Boe:
Skin – Belleza – Jonas with stubble
Hair – LeLutka – ISHA hair in AlmostGoth
Hat – LeLutka -GASTON hat in nature
Shirt – AOHARU – BT_WovenShirt in PlaidBrown
Vest – AOHARU – BT_DeepVNeckTank in Deer
Shorts – AOHARU – BT_FrayedDenimShorts in Camouflage with belt
Shoes – SEY Tong – Male sandals in camo
Necklace – MANDALA – SHAKA necklace in GOLD
Bracelet – MANDALA – REIKI Bracelet in White

On Vixie:
Skin – Belleza – Elle in Medium 16
Hair – Truth – Mavi in Treacle
Shirt – AOHARU – Dungaree Long in White
Skirt – AOHARU – Lace Ruffle in White
Boots – ANEXX – Fringe Western in Brown
Necklace – Zaara – Adira in Claw Gold
Earrings – Miel – Lun
Bangle – Luc – Heartwood in Gold
Nails – Candy Nail – P025 in Tresor Red

Nardya Rousselot has been working her little prim fingers to the pixel with the her latest endeavor… Nardcotix MANA! It’s an entire shoe line that will blow your mind. Not only are there shoes for every occasion but now there are options to go with it. The MANA line of shoes come with a very user-friendly HUD that allows you to adjust size, skin color, nail polish… and the most exciting is NAIL ART! You can have little hearts and flowers on your toesies!

Nards is such a truly wonderful person, and I’m so thankful to be her friend (and Chubba’s). She so kindly named these shoes after me, and I couldn’t be more honored. THANK YOU NARDS!! The woman is a gem and has named several more pairs after her friends (*HINT HINT*) – The full names of each MANA shoe inspired by Nardya’s friends – Anessa Stine, Breezie Noel, Vixie Rayna, and Dezi Jarvinen.

The stone embellishment yet casual style make these a must have for summer, and you really can wear these with anything because the stones are color change too! *Dies* Don’t ask me how long I’ve played with these shoes… as soon as I was allowed to wear them in public I haven’t taken them off. You’ll have to pry them from my cold dead pixels!

In honor of this amazing new shoe line… Nardcotix is issuing a Blogger Challenge! Play along today and you can win your choice of a MANA color pack! Check out the Nardcotix Blog for details.

Winners will be announced at the NARDCOTIX OPENING :: Sunday, June 13 – 1pm SLT

Style Card:
Shoes – Nardcotix MANA – Vixie Flat Sandals (With Aragonite Stone) *OPENING SOON ON GOLDEN Shopping*
Hair -Kin – Riley in Brown
Lashes – KaraMia & MMS (Lelukta) -Starry and Photoshoot II
Skin – Belleza – BR Med in Elle 16 HB
Nails – Pixemode – Sculpted Nails V2
Earring – Miel – Lun
Necklace – Zaara – Karmuka in Wood Gold
Shorts – Cynful – Chrizzpy in Browndark
Shirt – Zaara – Adyan Kurta in Lime

This month’s edition of GOLden Shopping in AVENUE Magazine is full of some amazing male fashion! ALPHAMALE is well known for it’s classic men’s clothing.

It’s easy to find your own style with such a wonderful mix of designers.

Visit GOLden Shopping today on GOL 5!

Taxi to GOLden Shopping!

Thank you to Boe Cortes – Photographer, Model and Stylist

This month’s edition of GOLden Shopping in AVENUE Magazine showcases all of the great male fashions available. T-Shirts are essential to summer and C.Smit has a great selection of men’s and women’s tees. I love the bright colors and fun styles!

Check out the amazing array of clothing at C.Smit @ GOLden Shopping.

It’s easy to find your own style with such a wonderful mix of designers.

Visit GOLden Shopping today on GOL 5!

Taxi to GOLden Shopping!

Thank you to Boe Cortes – Photographer, Model and Stylist

Looking for the home of your dreams?

Completely redesigned in a stunning tropical landscape, GOL Residential is proud to offer 10 private Estates for rental. Be a part of the exclusive GOL community in one of renowned architect Daktoa Neumann’s luxurious modern Villas. Our Estates are only a short distance from Element the 8th Club, GOLden Shopping, Avenue at GOL and GOL Design Shopping Islands.

Each rental includes an exclusive GOL Villa with landscaping, personal security, and a generous allowance of 1800 prims. Prices start at $3500/week.

Visit our Residential Estates rental office today to find the home of your dreams on one of our two exclusive island residential sims.

TAXI to GOL Estates

Please IM GolProperty Douglas inworld for Tours or Information.

Yes, PACADI is back! To my absolute delight, Lotta Shelman has released some stunning lingerie looks for Summer. Run don’t walk folks… it’s never too hot in the bedroom!

TAXI to PACADI @ GOLden Shopping

Photo by Lotta Shelman <33

This month’s edition of GOLden Shopping in AVENUE Magazine showcases some of the male fashions available. Naith Smit is the designer behind NSD and his looks are always fresh and edgy. The men in our lives need great fashion too, and NSD has the market cornered on style!

You can find the DJ Sleeveless Hoodie in Red and Plaid Heart Shirt in Yellow today at NSD @ GOLden.

It’s easy to find your own style with such a wonderful mix of designers.

Visit GOLden Shopping today on GOL 5!

Taxi to GOLden Shopping!

Thank you to Boe Cortes – Photographer, Model and Stylist

At the center of The GOL beats the heart of Element, an ever-adapting and innovative club worthy of any design enthusiast and music-lover alike. Element has been operating non-stop since 2006 and in the past four years GOL has brought you EIGHT wildly popular clubs that feature the best DJ’s, Hosts and Performers in Second Life.

Always thumping, we offer a non-stop party and a visit around the globe with our international managers and staff. Open to everyone, Element, The 8th continues it’s long tradition of offering the best in entertainment; a place to dance, hang out, and have fun.

Today is the day you have been waiting for… it’s time for you to discover the new sounds at Element, The 8th! The new club opens it doors at 4pm today!

We invite you to join us May 29th, 2010 at Element, The 8th for the Opening Party!

Live in the Mix:
DJ Andee Diesel 4pm-6pm SLT
DJ Jhonatan Vyper 6pm-8pm SLT
DJ Konikola Landar 8pm-10pm SLT

TAXI to Element, The 8th

Can’t wait until 4pm today? Need more scoop? Check out some sneak peeks on Dakota Neumann’s Flickr.

If you are like me, accessories are an addiction. I can’t seem to have too many bracelets, hair corsages, earrings, necklaces, rings… In fact, just saying those makes me want to shop!

Marcopol Oh Studio will give you that “fix” for your addiction!

Style Card for Marcopol Oh Studio @ GOLden Shopping -
(TOP – Left to Right)
My Faith Earrings
My Ring Cheri

(BOTTOM – Left to Right)
My Bangle Lacroix
My Bangle Precieuse

*Set – Lamp Lily from Marcopol Oh Studio*

Find your own style at GOLden Shopping

My Pinkie Skull @ GOLden Shopping:
Left – Stripes Outfit in Copper
Center – Ripped Denims in Grey and Skull Suspenders in Pink
Right – Dots Dress in Red, Leo Capris in Copper and Lace Armwarmers in Black

Find your own style…at GOLden Shopping.

Naith Smit has some amazing new pieces in his women’s wear collection. I was already a huge fan of his work and this new jacket made me jump for joy!

Check out the article in this month’s AVENUE Magazine!

Thank you to Boe Cortes for the amazing photos!!

[STYLE Card]Vaudevillian:
Jacket – NSD – Modern Military in Red
Shorts – Elephant Outfitters – Jordyn in Metallic Gold
Shoes – COCO – Multicolored Sandals
Skin – Dr Life – Honey in Tan
Hair – Magika – Ribonetta in Black B
Earring – Glow Studio – Glamour in Gold

This month’s Fun with Fashion column in AVENUE Magazine is all about military coats! My work as Fashion Editor with AVENUE Magazine has been such a joy and an honor. Thank you to Rusch Raymaker for having such wonderful faith in me I also want to thank the lovely Boe Cortes, he goes above and beyond each month with his own column and he helped me so much this month. I was so behind on my column and he was kind enough to take these amazing photos. He’s the best!

I wanted to share this month’s styles with the lovely readers of Love&Fashion! Thank you all for being so supportive. My attention has been a wee bit distracted these last months and I have to thank Laya and Beer for helping keep this blog “active.” Oh and if you haven’t checked out Laya’s new blog… get your clicks ready. She has such amazing style and I’m so proud of her work!

[STYLE Card] Little Drummer Girl:
Jacket – OhMai! – Hamilton Military Nilenudist
Skirt – PACADI – Naala Dress (Shirt/Pants Layers and Prim) in Light Blue *NOW OPEN @ GOLden Shopping*
Shoes – Courtisane – La Sauvage
Skin – Dr Life – Honey in Tan
Hair – Fri.day – Neva2 in Thoughtful brown
Headband – Miel – AM Tulip in Champagne
Bangle – Armidi – Metallic Tres in 14 Carrot in Gold and Healing Giraffe in Brown
Earring – Miel – Lun

Sissy Pessoa is one of the great designers in SL. You never know what to expect and each release tops the next. I have been a HUGE fan of her work for two years. Her creativity knows no bounds, and I love that she makes everything from sexy streetwear to haute couture.

On one of my recent random shopping trips, I ended up in Baiastice and fell in love with this stunning red gown. It literally jumped out at me… so much in fact I asked Elysium Eilde to do a photo of me in it. Her photography work was the only way to do it true justice.

So this is my ode to Sissy… Thank you for sharing your joy and passion for fashion with us all.

Blogger Challenges are a wonderful way for our community to share our appreciation for the designers we love. My challenge to you is very simple… Share your favorite Baiastice creation with us all. Be creative! Have Fun!

Style Card:
Gown – Baiastice – Shantung Flower
Hat – ALB – Flower Poppy Violet by Analee Balut
Necklace – Paper Couture – Multi Strand I Dream of India Necklace
Shoes – Stiletto Moody – Bare Lauren in Red
Skin – KA – Bardot Vivienne in Pale Dark Brows Make Up 01
Hair – Mirone – Ceria v2 in Mahogany

AVENUE Models proudly presents “For the Love of McQueen”, a tribute to the late Alexander McQueen, where 38 fashion designers have come together to lend their support in each creating a design that is inspired by McQueen’s work and spirit.

These original designs created within a week, will be showcased in a fashion show on 28th February 2010 at 12 pm SLT on GOLden shopping sim after which the designs will be available for sale at the designers’ stores for the month of March. 100% of the sales proceeds will be donated to the charity, Keep A Child Alive, since Alexander McQueen was a known supporter of similar AIDS / HIV charities.

The project initiated and produced by Rusch Raymaker, CEO of AVENUE Inc, shares her inspiration for organising this project:

“Alexander McQueen represents an immortal legacy of the spirit of innovation that continually pushed the envelope in fashion. Always one to shape and reshape fashion by deconstruction and reconstruction, McQueen was indeed a 21st century designer that constantly dared to refrain from conformity. He gave the world a new vision and perspective about fashion and his knack for story-telling to relay these messages was second to none, richly realized in his designs and fashion show productions. His mind, his spirit and his visions were larger than life.

For all these things and the sense of loss and grief I feel for losing such a great inspiration in my life, I dedicate this tribute, For The Love of McQueen, a collaboration of Second Life’s fashion designers, stylists, artists, members of the press and the team from AVENUE Models and AVENUE Magazine, to express our gratitude for the impression Alexander McQueen made on all our lives, real and virtual.”

The fashion show will be hosted by Angie Mornington of Fabulous Fashion and staged on a build realized by Babyhoney Bailey based on Rusch Raymaker’s inspiration for the show. Machinimaist TommyLee Nightfire will be creating a film documenting the creations and show.

Watch the progression of donations received through this project:
http://support.keepachildalive.org/goto/avenuesl

For up to date information please read this press release online: http://avenuemodels.wordpress.com/for-the-love-of-mcqueen/

–Show Date: 28 February, 2010 @ 12pm SLT
–Where: GOLden Shopping Runway

–Charity Sale Date: 1-31 March, 2010
Featured Designers:
3636
Alatiel Fashions
AlexanderHunter’s Couture
Alienbear
Arcadian Reverie
AtomicBambi
AVEBURY
AZUL
Baiastice
Black Canary
Boudoir
Casa Del Shai
CHAMPAGNE!
CHANTKARE
CheerNo
Dryad Designs
Entres Mares Designs
Eshi Otawara
FIR
Gems & Kisses
Glam Affair
House of Dashwood
Indyra Originals
Jador Fashion
LeLutka
Magnifico
Marcopol Oh Studio
Modern Gypsy
My Precious
Orage Creations
Phoenix Rising
RFyre
Stylissimo
The Abyss
Tiny Bird
Tres Beau
Violator
Wardrobe Outfitters

Media Partners:
AVENUE Magazine http://avenuesl.com/
BeStyle Magazine http://bestar-fashion.blogspot.com/
Daniel Voyager http://danielvoyagerblog.wordpress.com/
Deja Vu http://dejavu-intl.com/
Fabulous Fashion TV http://fabulousfashiontv.com/
ICON Magazine http://issuu.com/iconmagazine
I Heart SL http://iheartsl.com/
Inner World Magazine http://www.inner-world.org
JuicyBomb http://juicybomb.com/
Maniera Magazine http://issuu.com/maniera
Oi Magazine http://oimagazine.blogspot.com/
Rezzable http://rezzable.com/
Second Nights http://secondnights.com/
Slook http://slook.org/
Treet TV http://treet.tv

Machinima:
TommyLee Nightfire http://www.vimeo.com/user1534508/videos

Fashion Stylists:
Jesika Contepomi http://avenuemodels.wordpress.com/
Thalia Jie http://madimage.wordpress.com/
Vixie Rayna http://www.vixierayna.blogspot.com/
Winter Jefferson http://www.incoldbloodsl.blogspot.com/

Sponsors:
The GOL Project

Moolto

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Keep a Child Alive is dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to children and families whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India by directly engaging the global public in the fight against AIDS.

For more information on how you can directly donate to Keep a Child Alive please contact Danielle Spitzer.

Email: danielle@keepachildalive.org
Website: http://keepachildalive.org
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AVENUE Models, the premier modeling agency in Second Life®, is well known for their professional organization of lavish and creative fashion events driven by unique and effective marketing and promotions.

AVENUE Inc, the parent company of AVENUE Models, AVENUE Studio, AVENUE Models Academy and AVENUE Magazine, was founded by Rusch Raymaker, CEO in 2007. With a team of highly professional and qualified fashion, creative and marketing professionals, AVENUE strives to continuously promote the Second Life® Fashion Industry to a higher level.

Leading the first fashion track and publishing AVENUE Magazine in print at the Second Life Community Convention 2009, AVENUE continues to break new grounds in fashion marketing and publishing within and outside of Second Life®.

For more information please contact Jesika Contepomi, Chief Marketing Officer for AVENUE Inc.

Email: jesika.contepomi@gmail.com
Website: http://www.avenuesl.com

There are no words for this loss.
You will not be forgotten.

Thank you to Gyorgyna Larnia of LG Concepts who provided My Queen as a stunning homage to a fashion genius.

*I apologize for this being added again to the feeds – I had to claim my blog for Technorati.*

Discover the architecture…in the modern home of your dreams built by renowned builder and GOL Founder Dakota Neumann. Explore the both of our GOL Design sims filled with model homes and furnishings.

Discover your own style…at GOLden Shopping the home of Aoharu, LostAngel Industries, BAX Coen Designs, Akeyo and many more. Stop by to see the latest releases and exclusive gifts.

Discover the new sounds…at Element, The 7th. Second Life’s most beautiful and popular night club with live DJ’s in the mix. Travel the world of music with our international DJ’s and hosts. The party never stops!

Discover the modern lifestyle …in one of our beautifully designed villas on one of our master landscaped sims. Visit our Residential Estates rental office today to find the home of your dreams on one of our three exclusive residential sims.

Discover yourself…at GOL.

*******FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*******

MODAVIA ANNOUNCES THE NEXT DESIGNER WARDROBE GIVEAWAY EVENT

DATE: Sunday, 7th February 2010 @ 10am SLT
WHERE: Modavia Designer Wardrobe Giveaway SLURL

February 5th, 2010 – Modavia, publisher of the Modavia Fashion Directory, announced today that the company will hold it’s next Designer Wardrobe Giveaway event on Sunday the 7th of February. The Giveaway is a regular event held by Modavia to award SL’s biggest couture prize – 2 current season wardrobes containing a total of 100 outfits from the top designers in the industry.

Participating brands include:

Baiastice, Styles of Edo, Stiletto Moody, Blacklace, Moxie Polano’s Haute Styles, Phoenix Rising, Divine Couture, Magnifico, Orage Creations, Modern Gypsy, Caithlin Carter Designs, B! Fashion, Bliss Couture, Reale, Chantkare, MEB, Anubis Style, Designing Nicky Ree, LeeZu!, Courtisane, RFyre, A la Folie, L’Abel/Ivalde, Azul, CheerNo, Son!a, Lady Thera, Nardcotix, Aleida, Kunglers, Violator, KA Designs, Angel Dessous, Indyra Originals, Miamai, MALT, SHIKI, Ibizarre, Alb Dream Fashion, Alienbear’s Designs, Gabriel, My Precious, Gems & Kisses, Stitch by Stitch, Lemania Indigo, Wondrous Strange, Total Betty, DD Style, Alatiel, ROC, Bi-beauty, Mohna Lisa Couture, Boudoir and Sonatta Morales.

This event will be sponsored by The GOL Projects, Second Life’s premiere lifestyle company, bringing a community together with Design, Shopping, Entertainment and Estates.

Winners must be subscribers to the Modavia Fashion Directory. Contest not open to clients, staff or suppliers of Modavia Fashion Marketing.

Angie Mornington, the host of Fabulous Fashion on Treet TV gave me the best present on Monday! The Lu Sisters of Paper Couture were the Designer Guests!! Ava and Cora were an AB-FAB delight! Both were filled with wit, pomp & sass… a real treat for me personally as I’ve long been a fan of their work. Thank you Angie for asking me to take part in this episode as a Guest Stylist! I shared some of my favorite accessories from Anexx, LeeZu, So Many Styles and Marcopol Oh Studio. A big thank you goes out to Machang, LeeZu/Barb, Irie and Marco for always inspiring me with their work. I adore you all! Much love to each of you

I hope you all will check out the episode! Let me know what you think! And, don’t forget to check out these wonderful designers at GOLden Shopping!

Taxi to GOLden!

I do love me. In fact, my shape hasn’t changed since I made my face back in January of ’08. But, I do like to create new characters and makes shapes for friends. PXL has some great skins, and the JULY series really inspired me to make this custom Pepper shape.

I thought I’d dress “Pepper” up in something fitting for her character. She’s full of attitude and sass, so I had to start with the new hair from Kookie ($50L FTW)! I adore So Many Styles and Irie’s put out a $50L jacket for the Red Cross Haiti Relief fund. It’s nice to shop and feel good about donating money. I encourage you all to spread the love around either in-world or directly to the Red Cross. Every dollar counts.

Happy Donating!

If you haven’t seen GOLden Shopping, you should stop by today! We’ve got everything from AO’s to zippers! From Aoharu to Skream! TAXI to GOLden!

Style Card:
Shape – by VR – Pepper (Custom for PXL July Skin)
Skin -PXL – July NAT DE in Passion DEB
Hair – Kookie – Quiffy in Blonde with Black Streak
Eyes – MADesign – Promise in Brown Intense 6
Lashes – MMS (Now Lelutka) – Photoshoot II
Jacket – So Many Styles – Another Vintage in Red (Red Cross Haiti Relief)
Shirt – So Many Styles – Social Tee in Grey (Shirt and Pants Layer)
Belt – Aoharu – Twin Skinny in Black
Jeans – So Many Styles – Skinny Ripped in Grey (Underpants Layer)
Shoes – COCO – Riding Boots in Black
Earrings – GLOW Studio / DeLyn – Allstars
Necklace – W&B – Repairs in Silver Onyx
Ring – JCNY – Florentine Engagement
Poses – Sr3d Poses

GOLden Shopping is pleased to announce the that Aoharu is the newest store to our sim. We are very excited to have the talented Machang Pichot as one of our designers and friends. She joins BAX Coen Designs, LostAngel Industries, BOOM, Akeyo, So Many Styles, Cynful, CNS E-Motion, Alphamale & Blacklace, My Pinkie Skull, Boudoir, C.Smit, NSD, Addict, DEZNO, Boa Creations, Marcopol Oh Studio, HLD, Skream, Sr3d Poses, G9 Design, Kiliebe, and Ines Creations.

TAXI to GOLden Shopping.

I am in love with Aoharu‘s newest Tweed suit sets. Machang was so very kind to pass me the dresses and jackets. I love the belt detail on the dress, I’m infatuated with high-waisted pants too so this was a real treat. The jacket is classic Aoharu style with realistic shapes and textures. And, I love the resizing menu! Sooo easy!

I hope you’ll hop over to GOLden and enjoy all the amazing shops! Find your own style @ GOLden Shopping.

Style Card:
Skin -[KA] – Bardot Vivienne in Make Up 07
Hair – Lamb – Witch in Kit Kat
Eyes – MADesign – Dimensional in Twilight
Lashes – MMS (Now Lelutka) – Photoshoot II
Jacket – Aoharu – Tweed Short in Black
Dress – Aoharu – Tweed Feminine in brown
Shoes – YS&YS – Cala Saona in Ocelot
Earrings – Paper Couture – Gilded Pearl Fruit
Necklace – Miamai – Aura in Gold
Ring – JCNY – Florentine Engagement
Poses – Sr3d Poses – Photoshoot, Cold as Ice
Poses – LostAngel Industries – Spring Fever Series