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31.07.2003 22:00 gmt +1, by Miskat Qinan

Posted in Art, Events, photography on April 18, 2009| 1 Comment »

Yesterday I received an invitation from Miskat to come take a preview at his exhibition, which will open later today and it’s such a fascinating place. Text and photography mix in an all surrounding experience… Besides it being a very personal story which combines the human and the avatar, it shows a wide range of the best fashion, skins and male avatar appearance in general. Style Notes are available. The show also displays the power of emoting. It is one of the better examples how to get true emotion and expression in virtual imagery. Miskat Qinan’s first exhibition in Second Life is hosted by Cybernetic Art Research Project CARP/Diabolus at the Camera Obscura Gallery. As usual with CARP/Diabolus Miskat’s work will be exhibited in a spectacular way.

I found it to be very intrigueing and I can recommed you to go take a look. You’re all more than welcome at the official opening at 2pm SLT.

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Exhibition runs from 18.04.2009 till 02.05.2009

Launch: 18.04.2009 2pm SLT

Music: DJ Dex Chaffe

Dresscode: Black&White Black Tie

Location: Camera Obscura Gallery (CARP/Diabolus), SLurl: Jourdain (139,36,201)

Please note,although not a explicitly sexual or violent topic, the exhibition has a Mature rating.

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Chocolate et cetera

Posted in friends, Gadgets, MV-SL-Fashion, new releases, photography on April 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »

My long time friend Lucas just IMed me with the question “Chocolate or cookies?” Whilst normally such a question would cause me an existentialist crisis, today is very much a chocolate day, so that was answered easily enough. Next thing I knew he dropped a box of chocolates from Feather on me, which I find totaly adorable. Thanks Luc!! <3. This prim food does not attach to your mouth… but you wear the box of chocolates and on first touch the lit lifts and you can pick your choice of bon bons… when you touch the chocolate, it will appear in your hand and you’ll bring it to your mouth, then it will disappear again… and you can pick another one for your chocolate fix. “but Grazia….. there are only four… how will that ease your craving??, you’ll ask….. Aaaaah… my dear, that is the good part about this fine chocolate food that does not attack your hips nor will cause nasty break outs… once you empty the box, It will just replenish itself when you put the lit back on. And then you can start all over again… and again… and again… til your pixels are sated and the virtual endorphines will make you feel full of pixel bliss.

The et cetera in this post is dedicated to a little fundraiser that the people at Tableau have put together to help Toast get her long longed for sex change. Ok… rumours are her computer died… but that’s obviously way too normal a reason, considering the nature of the Tableau Troupe. So a sex change it is.. must been the longing to do in RL what in SL you can do in a minute… which I totally have every morning when stuck in traffic and really just want to TP to work… Oh right, I’m rambling… sorry… Anyway… At the central square you’ll find, among others, the pretty Bang Bang hair from Lamb! and the darling Blooming Roses blouses from Très Blah that I’m wearing here. Other contributors are Thimbles, Pudge and Pig. So don’t be cheap and go get some goodies and support one of SL’s most appreciated artists.

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More Than Meets the Eye Goes Flickr

Posted in Fashion Challenge, LOTD, MV-SL-Fashion, photography, photos on February 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Yep, I’ve made a More Than Meets the Eye Fashion Challenge Flickr group. I love making outfits, and I used to do reader style at Second Style for a while, which I’ve always found very inspiring. So I wanted to do something involving the readers of my blog, which is an ever increasing number. Thank you for that.

So… what is the idea… From the outfits that I make, I pick 1 item every other week, which can be clothes, or shoes, hair, accessories, skin.. anything that I have been using, and I challenge you to get creative with that item.

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For starters I’ve picked the high waisted skirt from Whippet&Buck, of which currently all proceeds are going to the Victorian Bushfire Relief. If you follow my blog, you know that I am a total fan of a good system skirt, because it’s elegant and versatile and (not unimportant if you plan on attending tonight’s date auction at 7Ultra for above mentioned charity) it’s no prim!

Anyway, I’m rambling. Every challenge will run for 2 weeks, you may submit 5 photos every week and the winner will be featured on this blog and will receive a small cash prize (L$500). As you see, it’s just for the fun of it. Post editing is allowed, even encouraged, as long as the photos are still about the clothes.

Looking forward to seeing you participate.

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Surprise

Posted in Hunts, Jewelry, Linden Lab, photography, SL on February 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Surprise

Now that was a nice surprise when I started up SL this morning and found a photo of Miriel‘s GORGEOUS sim on my screen. Next time you visit for your jewelry/eye/hair or shape fix, be sure to explore the sim too, ok? The landscaping is amazing, and the trees that Miriel has been making are among the best I’ve even seen in SL. Besides, there are some goodies hidden on the Island… The Golden Cage is an ongoing treasure hunt, with a beautiful, albeit sad, story that will give you clues about where to find the next exclusive item.

[update] unfortunately as of June 20, 2009 Miriel is closed and does no longer exist.

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Fleur Allure: Back Details

Posted in new releases, photography, photos, preview, skins, SL on October 18, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Alt, originally uploaded by Grazia Horwitz.

So here is another one of the photos that I have been taking with the new Fleur skin. This photo is hardly touched. I have created the softness with in-world lighting and glow. Ok.. I retouched the buttocks, as they tend to look so edgy when you sit (and added the cast shadow)

But what this is about is not discussing photoshop techniques. It is to show you the details of the back of Allure. This skinline is fully hybrid, and showing more photorealism than previous Fleur skins. I think this back is so pretty, with the delicate spine and the shoulderblades so beautifully done. Oh, and did I mention I positively adore the dimples?

Allure will be available as of Sunday 19 October noon slt.

Hair by Truth (Deux), Earrings from Kraftika (No 130) , Tattoo from Marly’s (Man Ray)

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Look of the Pink Ribbon Month

Posted in fashion, LOTD, photography, photos, SL on October 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »

October is breast cancer awareness month, symbolised by the well known pink ribbon. Breast cancer is still one of the major causes of death for women. Research and awareness are extremely important as it might be able to save lives. Show that you care, wear a pink ribbon, and if you can, donate some to your local cancer association.

Dress: Nova Enchanted Classic Dress by Novastar Shilova
Belt: Plus Adorable Pink belt by Helena Compton
Shoes: Blaze Classic Pumps in rose by Blaze Columbia
Earrings: Earthtones Lace of Love by Lucas Lameth (SLRFL ’07 LE)
Bracelet: Earthtones Grazia in pink, by Lucas Lameth
Pink Ribbon: Pixels in Pinks RFL exclusive

Hair: ETD Sea Nymph in abyss by Elika Tiramisu (2007 LE)
Skin: PXL Creations Linda Cat eye, dark lips in tan by Hart Larsson (available soon)

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Look of the Day 6 September 2008

Posted in LOTD, photography on September 6, 2008| 1 Comment »

This time of year drives me crazy. One day it’s downright cold, the next day blazing hot again. Summer is about over, but it takes some time for the fall to kick in. This look reflects it a bit for me. The dress is frilly and summery enough, but the jeans, boots and the lovely scarf make it more of a fall outfit.

Hair: Ivy Honey Dark by Truth

Skin: NR HRAG tone 2 by The Obscene

Scarf: Petal scarf dark by Japancakes

Dress: PCW dress by Vogart

Jeans: jeans by Pixeldolls

Boots: Dune pink by Maitreya

Earrings: Lustre de Fleurs by Earthtones

Bangle: Single Jeweled Cinch bangle by Viva la Glam

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Lovely Zuwena

Posted in photography, skins on August 31, 2008| 2 Comments »

When 2 years ago I was wandering SL as a noobie, looking for a decent skin, I used to end up at the same shop all the time. And no… it was not Naughty, or Celestial, or any of the other big skin shops… somehow I kept ending up at Wisteria sim, where Mavis McGettigan had her shop Skinflicks. I’d used to look at the ads, try a demo or two, and be so disappointed when those skins just wouldn’t look good on me. Back then, ofcourse, I had little knowledge about how to make best use of the sliders to change your shape. We’re really talking noob here. But more recently, when I discovered Mavis’skills on clothes making, I also rivisited her skinshop, and still… no luck.

So when yesterday I did receive a pack of skins from Ms McGettigan, I was a bit anxious to try them on. After all… it was not like I had never tried those skins before… but… Zuwena is different… she actually looks very cute on me… so cute that I wanted to go up to my studio and take some photos of it. Aside from the face (I always complain people pay only attention to the face and ignore flaws on the body when they review skins, so let’s not be guilty of that myself) Zuwena has a well toned body, of which I admit I like the shading on the back better than on the front of the body. There is no lack of detail however, all bodyparts are well defined.

Anyway, I had a lot of fun making photo’s with this skin, and I hope Mavis will make more skins that fit my shape (hint hint).

Quick wardrobe check:

Photo 1: Hair Louisa by Truth, top Embroidery by Ibizarre. Photo 2: Hair Sunday by Maitreya, Scarf by BP, dress Jill by LastCall. Photo 3: Hair Jamie di MMS, jacket Nicole by Dela, top electro ballet (tinted) by Kyoot Army, earrings Waterdrops by Paper Couture. Photo 4: Hair Kalia by Philotic Energy, top Risin Sun by Karamia. Photo 5: hair Kichi by Kin, top PCW dres by Vogart.

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Persephone

Posted in new releases, photography, photos, skins on August 23, 2008| 3 Comments »

Persephone is the latest addition to the vast skinrange at Adam ‘n Eve, and I think that Sachi really outdid herself on this one. Not only does she have a very pretty face, but her body… it is… yeah… hot. Smooth, with an exquisite shading and excellent high lights. I took some portrait photos, but really, do yourselves a pleasure and go try at least a demo. For the Adam ‘n Eve update group members the skins of the first set are currently available at half price in the secret room.

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Plush & Magazine @ M&R Cupcakes

Posted in photography, photos, Sale, skins on August 21, 2008| 3 Comments »

Rosemary Galbraith and Mimi Coral at M&R Cupcakes have new additions to their skinlines AND are having a sale… the Birthdaysuit skins are 50% off at L$ 500 and the new skins are only L$ 800 (20% off) til this weekend.

Having said that, I went totally broke on their new skins. Although one brand, the ladies have been working separately on these new additions. Plush is Rosemary’s new brain child and Magazine is the latest creation from Mimi.

Here are some photos (yeah.. I’m showing off my latest buys)

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Elizabeth@ Tuli

Posted in photography, photos, preview, skins, SL on August 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Tuli Asturias was kind enough to send me a set of the skin that she will release later today, the lovely Elizabeth, which is a tribute to Callie Joubert.

Instead of writing up yet another skin review, I decided to take a series of portraits of these skins. Hope you like them.

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YIPPED

Posted in friends, photography on August 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Mark that date in your busy agenda’s! And watch The Qube’s blog for more information. Raffa… thanks for getting Four to exhibit at your gallery!

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Look of the Day

Posted in fashion, LOTD, photography on June 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Wearing:

Top: white Glam Tank by Milla Michinaga @ Michami (tinted)
Skirt: Prayer gray gradient skirt by Kotobuki Jewell @ Bijou
Shoes: Urban Bohemian Ankle Wrap Flats by Elka Lehane @ Boing Fromage

Necklaces: Red Mardi Grass necklaces from the Shorthand outfit by Prue Lu @ Paper Couture (on jacket layer. Still available @ onrez); Chakra Long Beads Necklace in Pumpkin by Lucas Lameth @ Earthtones Boutique; Chained Heart Necklace by Polyester Partridge @ Yummy (attached to spine).

Earrings: Chakra Earrings in Pumpkin by Lucas Lameth @ Earthtones Boutique
Bangles: Messy Bangles # 10 by Bonita Popinjay @ Bonita’s Jewelry

Hair: Nadirra in black by Babyboo Glitterbuck @ HCT
Skin: Linda FashionTan passion lips, dark eyes by Hart Larsson @ PXL Creations
Tattoo: Cherry Blossoms by Jesseaitui Petion @ Aitui
Shape: Inès by moi @ Grapevine

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Posh Pride… OMG!!

Posted in Blogs, fashion, photography on April 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Dunno if I’m totally running after everyone else now… but I have just found this blog that I instantaneously fell in love with. Hard. Posh Pride.

From their “About”page… :

Deserve Fashion or die… Because Fashion does not need you.

Don’t follow the trend : create it… Because being trendy takes so much time that when you reach the trend, it’s already oldfashioned.

And please, don’t think being “blonde with a huge breast” is all you need…
Everything is a matter of taste… and Posh Pride is a question of life and death in this ugly world.

We’re professional models, we’re not here to please you, but just to show you through some posts what mixing clothes means, and how you can always create a trend even with old things… and thanks to our advices and gossips, we sincerely hope you’ll find your own inner Posh… Proud to be fashionable, proud to be feared, proud to be posh.

Cayce Newell
& Vyktor Maertens
*Posh Pride*

Says it all really. It’s well written, great photography and some pretty nice outfits.

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Art on Avatar: Nicky Ree

Posted in Events, fashion, friends, photography, SL on February 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »

A couple of weeks ago Anita Cassini from IBM contacted me and asked me if she could use an old photo that I published more than a year ago on Second Style blog wearing Nicky Ree´s Snow Princess gown. And I was like, omg.. it´s old… I didn´t know a single thing about SL photography…. what do you want with it?? So she TP’d me over to this big hall, full of amazing photos of gorgeous avatars showing off Nicky Ree creations. It is an initiative called Art on Avatar and guess what… the exhibition is opening later today. Read Anita’s press release for info and SLurl.

The Crescent Moon Museum branch at IBM SOA Adventure presents:

Art on Avatar

Art on Avatar celebrates the work of many people creating Art to express their personality through their avatars. 50 beautiful people have loaned their personal pictures of their avatars wearing Nicky Ree’s art for this exhibit.

Opening Day: Feb 16 2PM SLT Tayzia Abattoir will cut opening ribbon. Musical perfomance by Guy Goodman . At 4PM there will be a treasure hunt where the IBM dress (woman) and IBM attire (men) and will be revealed. Exibit will run until March 15, 2008

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