Second Style Magazine

This is Second Style’s 4^th Anniversary issue. In a virtual world where a week is the equivalent of a month and where people come and go so quickly, 4 years is an impressive accomplishment.  We’ve come a long way from that first issue, and have seen so many changes in the fashion world that is Second Life.  The creative way that designers have pushed the seemingly limitless barriers of a virtual fashion world is what makes the pages and content of our magazine as amazing as it today.

Keeping up with a monthly publication, that has a staff of fewer than 20; in a sometimes quirky platform is a daunting task to say the least.  The work starts before the previous issue has even been released, and continues on right up to the night before it hits the blog.  Myself, HeatherDawn, and the entire staff put all of our efforts into giving you the very best images and ideas to look at, the most up to the moment fashion pieces, and the details on where you can purchase one of your very own!

This issue celebrates everything that makes up our virtual world, with the special addition of the much anticipated Stylies awards.  The Stylies have been an annual tradition, where the public nominates their favorites, and then votes on a winner in each category.  So be sure to check it out and see if your favorites have won!

We are also welcoming Fayne Khanr and Marc Gellner this issue.  Marc will be putting his full attentions on giving the guys something to read!  YAY for men’s fashion, we know you boys really get the short end of the stick, so to speak.  So keep an eye out, he plans on giving you all shopping lists.

Fayne has taken over the Fresh Faces piece, which as many of you know was Ana Lutetia’s “baby” forever.  We were so sad to see Ana go, as she has been a mainstay of Second Style Magazine, and one of the best people I know, in either world.  But, she is off focusing on her real life, and we are happy to support her in all that she does.  Fayne has taken on this project with much excitement, and is really looking forward to giving the piece some personal touches, which everyone will love.

Second Style Magazine hopes to be around for yet another 4 years, and to continue to improve, and change with the times.  We thank you, all of our readers for your continued support, not only with the magazine, but also with the blog, and with the Second Style Island sim.  HeatherDawn and I also want to thank our staff, for your patience, dedication, and flexibility.  This magazine would not be what it is, without you.  <3

~Felicity & HeatherDawn

READ ISSUE 38

I’ve decided to simplify my life and stop wearing clothes on my Saturday posts. Really, it’s just so much simpler. No more WHAT TO WEAR WHAT TO WEAR. I’ll just wear nuttin or next to it.

AND YOU WILL LIKE IT OR ELSE!

It’s a good excuse to acquire new skins each week, too, isn’t it?

The earth shaking sounds you may have heard over the past few days were the fashionistas stomping over to Baiastice to pick up the new PULCHRE skin release.

I am wearing the Porcelain tone today. For a light skin tone it’s got a fantastic luminescence. Plus if you like plucked into submission eyebrows – this one is for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Oooo, new Gina skin out at the Dressing Room, today I think.  Yep, just checked the feeds…out today so you can go buy it and be all sorts of gorgeousness.

Tuli does some of my fave makeup in SL. The colors are vivid without screaming DRAG QUEEN…which you know, there is nothing wrong with that..but sometimes I just want a lot of smokey subtle color. Also, I have a serious thing about lips…they are what I notice first and Tuli never disappoints. They are always luscious…muah!

The tunic I am wearing has been in my inventory for a long time but it is something that I always pull out over and over again.  I would adore to wear in my physical life, it is just a lot of fun to wear. I am actually also wearing adorable shoes but…sadly you cannot see them. Trust me though…adorables.

Until next time!

xo – Sophia Harlow

Do you want itttt?

Skin: []::Tuli::[] The Dressing Room LE :: Gina 05

Dress: [MG fashion] Eva tunic (white)
Hair: >TRUTH Hair< Farrah >

Poses:
Everglow
dollipops

Just about my favorite outfit inworld.  When I’m working away and get sidetracked, but I’m in the middle of looking like a nightmare, I have this all ready in a folder “to go.”  LOL!  The shirt is a classic from Phoenix Rising, I’m especially fond of the loose tie.   The pants are also from PR, but a different outfit!  Seriously, that place is beyond spectacular for both variety and quality.  My staples as always include, TRUTH hair, BELLEZA skin, and MAITREYA shoes.  However, in this case, it’s the accessories that really make this outfit (including that tie!) Read the rest of this entry »

Check out these incredibly sexy boots from I.O.!!!  I am in love with the design and texture!!!  There’s also a new outfit release, of which, I am wearing the undies.  The shirt is from ROOTS, and comes with nipple action and no nips.  I, of course, chose appropriately =)  What?  It’s early in the morning! Read the rest of this entry »

Second Style Island is excited to welcome our newest addition – LaLa FooFoo!

To celebrate her opening of the new location there is a fun freebie tank located in the store…

How cute is that?!?!

So stop by Second Style Island, and visit LaLa FooFoo today!!

L.Fauna’s new release Lola is just lovely!

I can’t lie, I always liked Launa Fauna’s skins, but they didn’t look as good on as as they did on others. It never stopped me from buying them though..I guess I was hopeful. Until now… I love how soft and delicate it is…she totally scored with this face.

Oooo, and get used to my jeans…I adore them and wear them often! I can’t help it..they are perfect! If you don’t own them…tp your hot little pixels over to LeLutka and get a pair!

Until next time!!

xo- Sophia Harlow

Blouse:[LeeZu!] Mailiin Blouse /black
Jeans: -[LeLutka]-NORA Jeans/Denim
Hair: >TRUTH< Sophia
Shoes: [LeLutka]-Pow Pumps
Flower: Curio from an older hair style

Guess what?!?!  Stylies voting is nearly closed, you have just under 2 hours to squeeze in your last minute voting!!  There are a few categories with ties, so your votes DO count, so GET TO IT.

Please visit The Stylies Voting Site, and vote for your favorites.

The results will be published in our August Anniversary issue of Second Style Magazine. We are very excited to announce that our Stylies winners will all be receiving very special awards in-world this year!

**All of this years nominations were gathered across the grid by public submissions**

*According to Dancien Graves.

Ok so I bought my first League Skin at the Harajuku Box Skin Fair. I’m feeling a bit doofusy (that’s now a word, feel free to use it) for never having bought one before……but like – I dunno. I have a lot of skin. I wear a lot of skin……I can’t wear them all………

OR CAN I?????? Read the rest of this entry »

Every glorious evening must come to an end, and when it does, when you’re finally riding that elevator back up to your room, you realize how long of a party that was and how your heels are killing you!  Usually we don’t make it to that point with the heels, they’ve been thrown off ages ago.

I love this gown from [ORTA] and in the subscribo there are some worthy freebies to check out!  Yup, RL has gotten to me this week and has really kicked my butt, so I have skimped on this post!  =( 

WEARING:
[ORTA] - Isabelle gown in sky

Prop – -CLICK-  Props for Photography  - Elevator

Only a few days left to vote!!  (Voting closes 11:59PM July 24th)

Please visit The Stylies Voting Site, and vote for your favorites.

The results will be published in our August Anniversary issue of Second Style Magazine. We are very excited to announce that our Stylies winners will all be receiving very special awards in-world this year!

**All of this years nominations were gathered across the grid by public submissions**

It is a GREAT time to take an ad with Second Style Magazine.   All the buzz is going around about the Stylies nominations and everyone is eager to see who takes the awards in each category.  The only way to find out who the winners are is to read our August anniversary issue of Second Style.  So now is your last opportunity to take advantage of the remaining ad space available!  Contact Felicity Blumenthal in-world, or via email (felicityblumenthal@yahoo.com)