Second Style Magazine

April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes…but a little rain couldn’t keep Oscar and I from enjoying the patio on Gin Galtier’s build at the Glitter sim. Luckily, the sun came out and we were able to enjoy our coffee and take a few pictures.
Photo 1: On Gabby:Raincoat and Boots – The Secret StoreRing: PeriquitaBag: FabulousUmbrella and Pose: JustAPoseBow: TokiDHair: LambSkin & Eyes : ExodiOn Oscar:Windbreaker : Sweetest Goodbye Shorts : Valiant Shoes : Kalnins Hair : AnaphoraHairbase : AituiEyes : Fashism Skin : Belleza
Photo 2:On Gabby:Top:  Glam AffairSkirt: So Many StylesShoes & Socks: Maitreya GoldBracelet: MOODNecklace: Sigma JewelsHair: LambSkin & Eyes: ExodiOn Oscar:Blazer : ShikiShorts : Amerie Shoes : KalninsGlasses : Reek Hair : Urban DecemberHairbase : Urban DecemberEyes : Poetic Colors Skin : Belleza Pose: oOo Studios
Photo 3:On Gabby:Shirt: The Secret StoreShorts: Mon TissuShoes: PeriquitaSocks: Tee*fyBracelet: Sigma JewelsRing: ZaaraNecklace: YummyHair: TruthSkin and Eyes: ExodiOn Oscar:Shirt: MiamaiJeans: AraiShoes: KariHair: EgoEyes: Poetic ColorsSkin: Belleza

I know it’s been a while since we said we’d post the content from the latest issue. Better late than never, I suppose.

The first post is featuring our Destination Diva piece by Ryaln Carling

There are two separate levels to this particular paradise. The lower level, where I’m standing, is a rainforest type of haven. It’s beautiful and has romantic trails for riding. You can rez your own horse or take one of those provided for you. In the upper level, you’ve got Horse Racing Tracks! Perfect if you’re looking for something like the Kentucky Derby! It’s a fun sim, with gorgeous ambiance…just a place to get away from it all.

Body:
Skin – Melissa Tan 14
Hair – fri. – Neva – Paranoid Black

Clothes:
Dress – Baiastice_Nikki-orange/red
Shoes – MJ’s Bottle Bird

Accessories:
Earrings – ::je::suis::raye::
Hat – Amacci Andrea

Pose:
GLITTERATI – Model #193

Destination:
Raisin Ranch at Fruit Islands , Raisin (130, 136, 21)

Jennaa Loire, from SL House & Garden, and who also writes Fashionable Furnishings for Second Style, sent me a private plurk… “Did you get your trophy?” I rushed to dig through my inventory as fast as RL would allow. This is what I found!!!!

Thank you for the nominations and votes for Best Magazine in the SL House & Garden Group Awards. I’m very honored and feel very grateful to be recognized. This award would have not been possible with out the hard work and dedication of my team. They make the magazine what it is with the beautiful content provided both in words and photography.

I huge thank you to my editor and friend, Felicity Blumenthal. She is the backbone of the operation and I wouldn’t be able to do any of this on my own.

The Le Zoo sim, home to the Second Style Headquarters was the brain child of Haver Cole and has been around since 2004. It has been a favorite place to hang out, enjoy the scenery, take pictures and of course… SHOPPING!

With the new year approaching, and the theme for the January issue of Second Style being “Rebirth”, what better time to give Le Zoo, which is soon to be renamed, a much needed face-lift?

I would like to open the rebuild of the Le Zoo sim to bids. Here are some the specifications:

Style: I am very open to suggestions on this point, and would like for the sim to be “different”, keeping in mind that Second Style is a fashion magazine and blog. Some things that I would like to see however are; Clean, quaint, upscale, classy, and easily navigated. I would prefer not to have all the stores look the same. However, some of the smaller stores can be replicated (using different textures) as long as they aren’t placed close to each other.

Stores to include:
Second Style Headquarters – Will be used to house past magazine issues, event center, hang out area.
Three Large Stores – Large enough for tenant to be able to use 500 prims
Eight Medium Stores – Large enough for tenant to use 250 prims
Fifteen Small Stores – Large enough for tenant to use 100 prims
Five Tiny Stores – Large enough for tenant to use 50 prims
Other Stores – A few other small faux shops like; cafe, book store, etc. (More for photo taking opportunities)

The builder should poses high quality textures and the ability to use them in a way to minimize lag. They should also be prim conscience, versed in sculpties and possibly use mega prims to reduce prim use.

Bidding will remain open until December 31. Selection will be made no later than the first week of January. Deadline for sim remodel to be complete is January 31, so any applicants should keep our time frame in mind.

Please submit your bid and pictures of examples of your previous builds to HeatherDawn Cohen at heatherdawncohen@gmail.com.

Would you like to see if advertising in a magazine will boost your business but you don’t have the budget to justify placing an ad to find out?

Second Style is offering a special gift to all new advertisers during the holiday season. For the next two issues, November and December, purchase any ad for only HALF PRICE. Your ad will be seen by thousands of people as our last issue, alone, had over 20,000 readers.

Contact HeatherDawn Cohen at heatherdawncohen@gmail.com if you’re interested or have more questions.

First off, I’d like to thank Iris for the great job she has been doing as Editor for Second Style. Without her amazing amount of help, great suggestions, being a brainstorm buddy, etc, I would have never been able to get Second Style up to full speed again. THANK YOU!! Unfortunately, Iris is no longer able to commit to her position at Second Style because her new RL job is going so great. I’m very happy for her and wish her the best.

Furthermore, I would like to announce Felicity Blumenthal as the new Editor for Second Style. I’m very excited about this due to her previous experience and will welcome a fresh perspective to the on-goings of the magazine. Please join me in welcoming her!

I am pleased to announce Felicity Blumenthal as the new Advertising Assistant for Second Style. She will be helping me with the advertising for the magazine and will also be running the website advertising. Please see her or HeatherDawn for any of your advertising needs.

I’m super excited to announce these additions to the Second Style staff:

Lordfly Digeridoo: Magazine Writer
Vivianne Draper: Magazine Writer
Violet McGinnis: Magazine Writer
Leah McCullough: Magazine Writer
Dancien Graves: Magazine Writer

Brigitte Belgar: Blog Writer
Marni Grut: Blog Writer
Gidge Uriz: Blog Writer

Please join me in welcoming them. You’ll be hearing from all of us soooon! <3

I am very pleased to announce Iris Seale as the new Managing Editor at Second Style. She brings with her a refreshing new view and I’m excited to see what she has in store for the magazine.

Other positions still open are:

Magazine Writers
Blog Writers

Please see previous post for information about applying. You have until Wednesday, May 13.

Want a job in the fun filled fashion world? Second Style is hiring in the following positions:

Magazine and Blog Writers: Experienced, fun, reliable individuals who love the Second Life fashion world.

If you are interested, please email HeatherDawn Cohen, heatherdawncohen(at)gmail(dot)com, with the following information:

NAME:

POSITION APPLYING FOR (blog or magazine):

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

SPECIAL SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU UNIQUE:

TIME SPENT ON AVERAGE IN SL PER WEEK:

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK FOR SECOND STYLE?

ANY PREVIOUS JOBS IN SL? IF SO, PLEASE LIST:

Please also include samples of your writing (at least 200 words) and photography skills.

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application but can be sent in addition to the application.

Submission deadline is Wednesday, May 13.