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Nyla’s got some new stuff!

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House of Nyla is an amazing store. Nyla Cheeky is a fashion designer in RL. She found SL in early 2006, and quickly realized the potential. She now creates SL gowns from her RL gowns! How fun it is to know I own and wear something in SL, that I would most likely not be able to own or wear in RL!

It has been a while since she has released new clothes, but that is all about to change, she says. Her latest release is the Leopard Line. She also mentioned that many of her older items have been reduced up to 50 off!!! Go there now! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Starax/192/117/25

Nyla_black_Rhi.jpgFirst, I am showing you the Black Leopard Ruffled Silk Gown. A grey leopard print Italian silk corset gives way to tons of gorgeous chiffon ruffles. The halter top corset is tied at the neck, and tightly laced up the back. I wanted a bold lip for this dress, so I chose MMS Roma Pale 7a. My flirty [Detour] Writer – Java – Flexi Hair allows the stunning black pearl necklace, that is included with this long gown version, to shine through. My gorgeous (Miriel) Realistic Eyes – Aurora are delicately framed by my Detour – Faded Lashes. Gracing my fingertips is [Detour] Nails – Lacquer – Berry, and my long fingers are adorned with JCNY – Calla Lily Diamond Ring and JCNY – AVALON Ring. Holding it all together are my *I.O.* Coquette Noir: Swank II: Black heels.

Nyla_blue_Rhi.jpgNext we have the Blue Leopard Ruffled Silk Dress. The same amazing silk is dyed a deep, royal blue, and the chiffon ruffles dance to your knees. You can also purchase one of her leopard print hats as well. It is adorned with Italian leopard print silk and a wide mesh lace, covering the eyes. The hat is also available without the mesh. I switched up my hair a bit for this shot with ETD Melinda – Black Blue. I also thought *SM* “Rhodes” Silver/Royal Stiletto (3rd Series) topped this look off nicely

 

Nyla_magenta_Rhi.jpgLast, but certainly not least, is Magenta Leopard Ruffled Silk Babydoll. This dress is the same luscious Italian silk, but with an adorable clasp that rests between the breasts. The flowing chiffon ruffles begin sooner in this baby doll version. [Detour] Bob III – Black – Flexi Hair felt like a cute choice for this dress as well as *SM* “Repumped” Silver/Purple Stiletto (2nd Series).

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Samhain Festival at the West of Ireland

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sham.jpgThe origin of Halloween lies in the traditions of the Celtic people. The Celts coalesced as a society circa 800 BCE. They held a major celebration near the end of our month of October, which they called called “Samhain”, a festival to recognize the end of summer.The Celts believed that the veil between this world and the next was thinnest at this time of year. Friends and relatives who had died would often return, with their souls inhabiting an animal – often a black cat. Black cats have remained a symbol of Halloween down to the present time.

In celebration of the recently completed harvest, Celts would give offerings of food to the Gods. They often went from door to door to collect food to donate to their deities. Also, young Celts would ask the townspeople for kindling and wood, and take it to top of the hill for the Samhain bonfire. These are two of the possible origins of present day “trick or treating.”

Samhain was a fire festival. Sacred bonfires were lit on the tops of hills in honor of the Gods. The townspeople would take an ember from the bonfire to their home and re-light the fire in their family hearth. The ember would usually be carried in a holder – often a turnip or gourd. They felt nervous about walking home in the dark; they were afraid of evil spirits. So they dressed up in costumes and carved scary faces in their ember holders. They hoped that the spirits would be frightened and not bother them.

For more information:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/hallo_cu.htm

Samhain will be celebrated at the West of Ireland with events from October 17 through November 1st, featuring live music, storytelling, and themed events. All events during the festival, and at the West of Ireland overall, benefit Project Children (ProjectChildren.org).

Highlights include:

- Concerts by: Pipe Dreams, Newbawn Easterwood, Seba Sideways, Skylord Carnell, Ichie Kamachi, Bosco Constantine, MadMax Huet, 12 Jewell, Peter Sakai, Charles Coleman, and Tone Uriza.

- Storytelling every day of the week at the WOI Library: Derry McMahon, Elder Priestman, Aoife Lorefield, Shandon Loring, Han Sontse, Caledonia Skytower, and Draconius Merlin.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/46/177/26

- DJ dances with Jimbo Mimulus, Dave93 Nieuport, JoanyB Odriscoll, Sioban McMahon, Panthera Fhang, Spyot Demina, Conall McGinnis, Keira Colclough, Latis Llewellyn, and Sparrow Letov.

- A Samhain Harvest Dance at Bundoran Beach on Oct 17th at 6pm

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bundoran%20Reef/160/5/24

- A dramatic presentation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula at the WOI Library on Oct 21st at 7pm and Oct 26 at 11am

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/46/177/26

- Monster Mash Party on Oct 24th at 6pm at the WOI Glen

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/88/102/25

- Rocky Horror Picture Show Night at Nancy’s on Oct 26 at 6pm

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/136/233/27

- Asunshine Galthie exhibition at the WOI Art Gallery

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/164/183/26

- Halloween Costume Party on Oct 31st at 6pm in the WOI Glen

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/88/102/25

The full schedule can be found at: http://www.irelandsl.org/about/events-live-music/

Sand Castle Studios 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

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anniversary_1.jpgSand Castle Studios will celebrate its one year anniversary on Saturday, October 25, 2008, with an evening filled with fashion, fun, music, and prizes.

Cousins Pau, Second Life – Oct 25, 2008 – Sand Castle Studios will commemorate its one year anniversary with a high-powered celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2008, beginning at 4 pm PST with a jam-packed fashion show featuring nine of Second Life’s most treasured designers. The fashion show will be followed with a performance by virtual recording artist Jax Streeter that will surely rock the grid. There will be multiple giveaways by SCS and the celebrations other participants as the evening unfoldsGianna Borgnine, CEO of Sand Castle Studios said that, “It was a breakthrough year for Sand Castle Studios, thanks to the dedicated work of our talented and experienced team. I am so honored to be able to give back to those who have supported us this first year. We look forward to another great year of continued expansion and opportunities to raise the bar for development in Second Life.”

Sand Castle Studios will also be using this event to debut their newest expansion project, Palisade Models. The new Palisade Models will have quite the unveiling walking the beautifully designed runway in 60 must see designs from Bellissima, Ema’s, Mythology, Yuli, Wild Thing, Urban Funeral, Madame, Trubble and LM Designs by Laine Markova.

All of the evenings events will be held at SCS headquarters in Second Life, located on Cousins Pau 85, 200, 21 http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cousins%20Pau/85/200/21

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Further information or interviews contact:

Gianna Borgnine,
Chief Executive Officer, Sand Castle Studios
gianna@chaningworldsbuildingdreams.com

Sadie Pippita,
Lead Brand Strategist, Sand Castle Studios
sadie@changingworldsbuildingdreams.com

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Sand Castle Studios is a full service marketing firm and design studio. We offer professional solutions to help businesses maximize the full potential of 3D virtual worlds and social media by creating interactive social and 3D experiences. More information about Sand Castle Studios and their subsidiaries may be found at http://changingworldsbuildingdreams.com

Grand ReOpening of Cienega Soon’s Castle Valeriya Artist Gallery

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friday_ad_1.jpgCome join us for the highly anticipated Grand ReOpening of Cienega Soon’s Castle Valeriya Artist Gallery. The gallery will officially reopen October 24th and will be a sight to behold. Cienega is well known for her vivid and lively art which brings fourth various emotions while being viewed. Cienega’s art captures the attention of the viewer and draws them in making them want to know or learn more about each piece of art they are viewing. Her art has an edge and an appeal which reaches out to both the art connoisseur and to those that simply enjoy visually appealing art. This will also be the opening for Fog Terrace which will feature guest DJ’s that will play Dark Psy Trance Music. The Fog Terrace is sure to quickly become a hit to those who love Dark Psy Trance and are looking for an awesome atmosphere to enjoy that in. A 24 hr Masquerade Party will begin at 6pm SLT, this will feature 12 Dj’s who will fill the Fog Terrace with Psy, Goa, and Trance mixes for a solid 24 hours.Cienega’s Second Life® awards and accomplishments include: being a guest judge for the “Photomania Contest” held at the City of The Arts on Hyacinth Island, speaking at the Photo Institute which is Second Life’s premier school for studying photography, winning both the Koinup® Exotic Contest and the Slartist IDOL contest. She was an exhibiting artist for SL5B. Cienega also placed as top 20 finalist out of 3500 entries in the Stiletto Moody “Picture Your Moods” photo contest. For the opening of The ARTist’s Park Cienega had a piece of original art that was displayed. In 2006 Avatrait presented Cienega Soon for the month of December and she is now one of their galleried Artists in their real life gallery just outside of Chicago, Illinois.

Cienega is not just a talented artist in Second Life® she is also an artist in real life. Cienega’s real life artwork uses many mediums such as oils, acrylics, sculpting with metal and wood, soft leather and feather mixed with glass and her stained glass work. Cienega has only displayed a few of her real life artworks in Second Life® because she believes that the beauty of Second Life® should be celebrated in its environment without real life artworks being present and hanging around in an unnatural view. Cienega Soon has been selected as one of the artists for the real life exhibition Rinascimento Virtuale (Virtual Renaissance) which will open at the Museum of Natural History of Florence, Italy. October 21, 2008-January 7, 2009.

Her artistic talents are just as original as her name and anyone who knows of her gifted skill will tell you of her innate abilities. Some would say art like this is not something that one can learn, this is a talent that you must be born with in order to do it this well. Cienega has been called a “photographic lyricist” and she feels that art is alive everywhere she creates it and there is a need for her to sing with her hand and eyes. She states,” I sit and paint my version of my photo, my hand interprets what my eye sees deep inside the shot. To me THIS is my ART and my HEART turned inside out, capturing the beauty of what has been created in this Virtual 3D World by its many talented gods ‘Their Creation’. What a wonderful talent Second Life® has assembled. It truly is worth capturing & hanging on a wall.”

For more information regarding the Grand Reopening of Cienega Soon’s Artists Gallery and Fog Terrace contact Cienega Soon (Owner of CASTLE VALERIYA ARTIST GALLERY) or Annette Wilder (CEO of Wilder Public Relations Firm Inc). Media wanting an interview regarding Cienega’s artwork can contact Cienega Soon directly to setup an appointment. If this release is published on your site please contact us and let us know.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Valeriya/31/245/102

To contact Cienega Soon by e-mail:
cienegasoon@gmail.com

Visit Cienega Soon’s website at:

http://www.cienegasoon.com/

For Custom Art Prints, Canvas, Cards:

http://CienegaSoon.imagekind.com/

To contact Wilder PR by email:
wilderprinc@gmail.com

website:

http://www.wilderpublicrelationsfirminc.com/index.htm

© A WILDER PR INC. PRESS RELEASE OCTOBER 2008

Fashion Inspiried by Crimson Shadow

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crimson_1.jpgWe are almost there, putting the final touches… We have got many sleepless designers who have been working day and night to  create their most creative designs for the Crimson Shadow event. Yes, I have seen most of the designs and it is no secret that they are all to die for…  I knew from the beginning when we got all the names together that this will be yet another fascinating event. We have got an army of people trying to put this together from all the participating designers, to Voshie Paine and her new modelling agency Nocturnel Modelling with some really edgy models, to Adaire DeCuir, SerinaJane Loon and Winters Jefferson as bloggers, we all have been working really hard to bring you all another show to remember.

So the big day is tomorrow, we have organised a four hour party at Crimson Shadow with DJ Bianca Darling and DJ Azuf3r and all the models will be wearing the outfits and having a good time. I know it will be quite hard to get in but the party doesnt stop there. Sunday the 19th,  we have the Fashion Show at 2pm. Can’t guarantee those stilettos not getting bloody…

The leading designer Four Yip is ready to amaze you and scare :) you with her yet another unbeliveable creation free for all.

To secure your seats for the fashion show please do come early as it gets filled up very quickly…

To learn more about the event and the participating designers read more here

 See you all at Crimson Shadow this weekend.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Crimson%20Shadow%20Rezzable/142/205/39

Weekend events 10/17-10/19

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We are getting closer and closer to Halloween!! Fun fun! There is A LOT of fun stuff this weekend. The Glamour Expo is still going on, Gracie’s new sim opening events (which began on Wednesday) and the Runway Kidz One Year Anniversary is starting this weekend. Please refer to the google calendar for more detailed information on these, and the following events.
 

Friday 10/17

Runway Kidz One Year Anniversary Celebration, begins 2pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRIBADIA%20NUMELLA/212/206/21

Saturday 10/18

GLANCE International Agency presents… SHABBY CHIC!, 11am http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ambassador%20Travel/169/77/27

InStyle presents Malt, 12pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/InStyle/190/197/21

NEX-CORE presenst Mai Bodyshop Launch, 1:30pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/VANITY%20UNIVERSE/170/8/24

Gracie’s casual fashion show, 5:30pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/Flint/119/55/27

Sunday 10/19

Party at LionSkins!, 1pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/Smaug/211/206/47

Gracie’s formal/bridal fashion show, 5:30pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/Flint/119/55/27

IC skins .:RIO:. line – “Memorable SKINS to become YOU.”

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A couple of months ago, Ina Centaur came up with a skin called RIO. It has a fair Caucasian tone, described by some as distinctly “Northern/Eastern European”, “exquisite”, and her favorite comment, “a supermodel skin on SL that’s memorable.” Thus, arises the .:RIO:. line – “Memorable SKINS to become YOU.”

She decided to play with some sketch layers used as eyes and lips in some of her earlier releases. (The devout should be able to see them ;-) ) To her surprise, each skin looked distinctly different, and the tone works well, as seen in:

Gina_1.jpgGina, who fits as supermodel or an unforgettable pretty girl. Gina is available in Light, Faint Metal, Hidden Gold, Maroon, Olive, Violet and Pronounced Crinkle. In this photo, I am wearing: Neutral . Pink . Olive _SR, and Neutral . Red . Violet _SR. My hair is Detour Writer – Plum.

 

gae_1.jpgGae, whose features give her a formidable and venerable composure. Gae also comes in Light, Faint Metal, Hidden Gold, Maroon, Olive, Violet and Pronounced Crinkle. For this picture, I choose Neutral . Pink . Faint Metal _SR and Neutral . Red . Hidden Gold _SR. My hair is [HS] Eleanor – Chocolate.

 

Gia_1.jpgGia, with a warm expression, and full eyebrows. Gia is available in several makeup variations such as Light, Lizard, Maroon, Pale Smoke, Pea and Violet. Gia can also be purchased in “Avant Garde” showgirl mode which includes Red and Dark Red lipstick and 2 rouge options. I have on Neutral . Light Makeup _SR, Neutral . Red . Pale Smoke _SR, and Avant Garde – Red, Rouge A _ SR. I chose HOH Calina The Archer – dkbrown hair.

IC_full_body.jpgThe RIO line comes with a selection of eye shadow colors to bring out your eyes, and two lipstick choices. Each RIO skin comes with shaved and unshaved pubic hair options. They are all available as individual packs, and also (with discount) row, column, and “all” packs. Two body choices are available with each, the more cartoonistic style by Eloh Eliot is labeled by a suffix _AR, and the more glowy style by Sezma Svarog is labeled by a suffix _SR. These body skins will actually be released as psd and textures soon – along with tutorials on customizing your avatar body skin. Stay tuned to the IC-Skins group for details!

Custom eye shadows are available:
1. Tell her the color, or show her the color and she’ll make it.
2. Each custom eye shadow is an additional L$1000 to the marked skin price. You get to name your color, and would help expand RIO’s makeup collection! Custom lipsticks are also available for an additional fee at the same price as above.

More fancy makeup’s are also possible, but to avoid conflict and misinterpretation, you would have to provide some very specific and high resolution photos.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Skin%20City/128/229/564

Credits:
Miriel Realistic eyes Opal
Detour Faded Lashes
Baiastice Bikini

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Second Style #22 now available

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I’m so thrilled to present Second Style issue #22 featuring two amazing photosets by Elysium Eilde and Aranel Ah. We also have a new writer on our staff: Genevieve Lutetia who’ll be writing about a fashion staple and showing a lot of different ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe, no matter what your style might be.

You can get a copy of the magazine as a PDF download, or from Issuu. Our in world version of the magazine is a teeny bit delayed due to a technical problem with our publishing system, but will be coming out in our vendors shortly!

GLANCE International Agency presents… SHABBY CHIC!

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glance_1.jpgGLANCE International Agency presents… SHABBY CHIC!

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When : Saturday, October 18th at 11 AM SLT
Where : GLANCE International Agency HQ
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ambassador%20Travel/169/77/27
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The october edition of GLANCE monthly show special “couture du passé” will feature the outstanding designs by Jordanna Hamaski. Bringing victorian style to the runway, Shabby Chic is the vintage brand by excellence.

Prairie, country, jazzy… Shabby Chic hosts costumes and haute couture for your vintage needs. This Saturday, Shabby Chic will be revealing its fall collection 2008 with exclusive designs on the catwalk from ballroom dresses to western outfits.

Exposing Shabby Chic latest releases will be GLANCE Models Laila Schuman, Kurvy Rhode, Kimmyko Mayako, Alessia Christen, Nemi McCoy and Marriah Urriah.

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Sponsored by Ebony Style and MODE Magazines

Runway Kidz One Year Anniversary Celebration

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runway_kidz.jpgRUNWAY KIDZ ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Six Shows. Three Parties. One Big Event.Friday, October 17th, 2008

Street & Urban Fashion Show – 2pm slt http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRIBADIA%20NUMELLA/212/206/21

New Fashion Designers Show – 5pm slt

http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRIBADIA%20NUMELLA/212/206/21

Runway Kidz Private party with DJ Kromus Korobose at Costa Rica Airport
7 – 10 pm slt

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Guanacaste%20Norte/112/116/23

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Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Goth & Neko Fashion Show – 2pm slt

http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRIBADIA%20NUMELLA/212/206/21

Skin & Hair Fashion Show – 5pm slt
Lion Skins & PXL will be showing new skins not released yet to the public at this show!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRIBADIA%20NUMELLA/212/206/21

Runway Kidz Public party Tempura Island Ballroom

7 – 9 pm slt – DJ Azufr3 Catteneo
9-11pm slt – Djane Dahni Ella
11-1am slt – DJane Summer Deadlight

http://slurl.com/secondlife/tempura%20island/95/195/737

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Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Classic SL Fashion Designers Show – 2pm slt

http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRIBADIA%20NUMELLA/212/206/21

Couture Fashion Designers Show – 5pm slt

http://slurl.com/secondlife/THE%20BEST%20OF%20BOULEVARD/193/74/461

Formal Ball – 7 – 10pm slt at the Red Room on Casablanca

DJ Summer Deadlight

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Casablanca%20Hotel/158/77/513

To learn more about Runway Kidz, visit the blog at: http://runwaykidz.wordpress.com

© RUNWAY KIDZ October 2008

Party at LionSkins!

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lionskins_party.jpgIt is with great pleasure that LionSkins announces the winners of the Personality Contest. However, to give it platform it deserves, we will be holding a great party in honor of the participants as well as the winners. On Sunday, October 19th at 1pm SL time, you are cordially invited to the party of the weekend!We have prepared a very special day for you all, on Sunday, and do hope you will be able to come celebrate with us. Not only will we be announcing the winner of a prize pack worth over 70K lindens, but we will be releasing 10 new makeups! That’s right, Lion has outdone herself while on holiday and created some beautiful new makeups that surely dare to impress. Bold explosions of color sprinkled across the flesh to make fur fun and excitement.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Smaug/211/206/47

Not only have we prepared some of the most unique makeups to hit the met averse, MADesigns has most graciously agreed to create new shapes for this launch. Developed to fit perfectly with the skins, Maddox DuPont has managed to exceed our expectations yet again, and construct brilliantly executed shapes to coincide with the release of the skins. This release is styled to perfection by model/writer/stylist Thalia Jie from MAD Image (http://madimage.wordpress.com) who brings elegance and realism to MADesigns Shapes.

So please, if you would, take the time to join us on Sunday, October 19th at 1pm SL time. DJ Kromus Korobase will be providing the entertainment. We hope to see you all there. For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Olyvia Zenovka.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Smaug/211/206/47

Weekend events 10/10-10/12

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It is getting closer and closer to Halloween! It is so much fun to see all of the autumn/halloween creativity in SL.

We have two ongoing events this weekend which include the 2008 Glamour Expo and the 2008 Jewelry Expo. Please refer to the google calendar for more information on any of these events.

Friday 10/10

The Simone! 48 hour ‘Lamest Reason For A Sale’ 200L or Less Sale, begins at 12:01am http://slurl.com/secondlife/Simone/122/153/63

Glamour Expo Gift hunt, begins 9am http://slurl.com/secondlife/VANITY%20UNIVERSE/170/8/24

Kudos: A Celebration of Season, 1pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nuova%20Sicilia/166/59/53/

Journey Grand Opening, 3pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/journey/129/181/22/

Four Yip Show at KMADD, 4pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kmadd%20Enterprise/127/182/26

Saturday 10/11

FTV Fall/Winter Collections Fashion Show, 1pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kmadd%20Enterprise/63/73/128

Journey Pretty in Pink Party, 2pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/journey/129/181/22/

Sunday 10/12

Nicky Ree annual sale, begins 9am http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Orchid/230/128/31

Zullay Designs’ First Couture Collection Releases, 12 noon http://slurl.com/secondlife/Archipelago%20Wild/71/117/25

Kudos: A Celebration of Season, 1pm http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nuova%20Sicilia/166/59/53/