Second Style Magazine

The first issue of Second Style magazine was published in April of 2006, here we are now…. April 2011. Five years is a feat for any magazine, virtual or real. We’ve been providing our audience with the latest trends in virtual clothing, accessories, furnishings, etc for as long as most Second Life users can remember. So it comes with great sadness for HeatherDawn and myself that we have to tell our faithful readers that we will be closing our doors.

I have personally been with the magazine for nearly two years now, and I have immensely enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of such a great project. The people I’ve had the opportunity to work with, the excitement of seeing each issue go to “print”, I’ve learned so much, and have grown so much through this experience. To say this goodbye is anything but heartbreaking would be a lie. I know HeatherDawn feels the same, probably for her the sentiment is doubled, or tripled because she has been with the magazine since the very beginning, and really this is her baby.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. The downturn in the Second Life economy has been difficult to combat, and our resources have become too low to maintain the magazine any longer. We’ve discussed numerous options, cutting back here or there…but it wouldn’t be fair to anyone – - our staff, our readers, or our advertisers.

We are endlessly grateful to everyone for having supported Second Style over the years, and are so proud of the integrity our magazine has maintained throughout. Over the next few weeks we will be sharing here some of our April 2011 issue, which has not, and will not be released in the “magazine format”. We hope you all enjoy seeing the stories and editorials.

Thank you again for the endless support, and an amazing 5 years.

We’re back, and better than ever!
Our February issue will not be all candy hearts and flowers.  We’ve found some clever ways to give you lots of looks for you, your home, and possibly your loved ones, without any sort of lovey dovey overkill.
To decorate your home, Kenzie has stepped in for Jennaa for our 43rd issue’s Fashionable Furnishings, giving us a home that will fill up your heart with warmth and send you shopping.  Kenzie has also kept up with her Take Two, giving the girls AND boys some looks you can take right to the bed!
Ely’s all new Fantasy spread gives us a look at a very unusual love affair, meanwhile Ry has taken us on destination this month, for a very romantic Valentine getaway idea.  While we are thinking about love – Fayne’s Fresh Faces is featuring the love child new store: Mon Tissu, you won’t want to miss that read and interview with the brilliant duo.
James’ Bleeding edge as well as his February photo spread stray from the pink and red that you might have been expecting, giving us some extraordinary visuals, the later still romantically inspired in a unique way.  To celebrate some of the month’s other fun events our guest photographer Rosenrot Nemeth is taking us on a walk down the red carpet in a tribute to award shows.
Ali’s rounded things out in her Mini Guide’s clever jewelry picks, aimed at readers who are looking for something for their someone special, and I’ve also given you quite a few accessory suggestions that will sparkle and shine just like the apple of your eye in this month’s Editor’s Picks.
Finally, Sophia’s sharing yet another amazing interview with our February Second Style Icon – Kyoot’s Saeya Nyanda, and of course…we couldn’t leave the issue without a little bit of valentine’s lingerie with our gorgeous Gabby!
Even though our pages aren’t plastered in all things romance…we do wish you a very Happy Valentine’s, and hope you will continue to be ours <3

READ ISSUE 43

Just a reminder for any interested buyers:

Second Style Island, and previously known as Le Zoo has had a terrific 4 years!  Our rebuild took place a year ago already, and we’ve enjoyed all of our renters, and customers alike.

However, HeatherDawn Cohen’s RL business is starting to take off, and she cannot juggle everything!  So, we’ve decided to put the sim up for sale.  The magazine however, and blog will not be affected at all by this transition, and we are looking forward to many more issues!

If you, or anyone you know are interested in purchasing a Full Sim, please contact heatherdawncohen@gmail.com.  We would like to get the sale completed quickly, and are considering all offers.

Second Style Island, and previously known as Le Zoo has had a terrific 4 years!  Our rebuild took place a year ago already, and we’ve enjoyed all of our renters, and customers alike.

However, HeatherDawn Cohen’s RL business is starting to take off, and she cannot juggle everything!  So, we’ve decided to put the sim up for sale.  The magazine however, and blog will not be affected at all by this transition, and we are looking forward to many more issues!

If you, or anyone you know are interested in purchasing a Full Sim, please contact heatherdawncohen@gmail.com.  We would like to get the sale completed quickly, and are considering all offers.

Ivalde. Just the name brings to mind classic garments, done with much love and an eye for detail. Neferia Abel is a genius that dances between fashion eras and does so with much grace. Nef is a true Second Life fashion icon.

Her latest release, the Noela coat is perfect for this time of year. I adore the wide fur lined bottom and am a big fan of the collar. Very pretty. I paired it with the Maitreya Moxie shoes which I wear very very often and seriously, only in SL can sandals with socks be sexy. And they are. Very.

I am going to take this opportunity to wish you and yours the very happiest of holidays. I hope all of you reading these words feel as loved, cherished and blessed as I do.

Merry Christmas from my home to yours.

xo – Sophia Harlow

~Ivalde~Noela black coat
-Glam Affair – Nina 02 one eleven
[e] Season – Essentials Mix 3  – one eleven
Maitreya Gold * Moxie

Second Style Island is very excited to announce a special month long event called Winter Market.  We will have dozens of market stalls set up around the perimeter of our newly winterized park, each one with an allowance of 25 prims.  All the items on the stalls will be 100L$ or less!!

Best of all, you don’t have to be a Second Style renter to participate in this event!

If you would like more information about the event and fees please contact Felicity Blumenthal. (felicityblumenthal@yahoo.com)

Sean Black is just about one of the best dressed men I know…if not the very best. He always looks good and I swear if SL was scratch and sniff, I am positive he would smell good too. Yeah. Really. I asked him to do a guest post and because he is just oh-so-sweet, he agreed. Let’s not discuss the perfectionist he is that it took him over almost two weeks to give it to me. It was worth the wait <3

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We’ve hit that time of year where we don’t know if we’re going to get rained on, snowed on or blessed with a bit of sunlight. In the part of the country where I live, this time of year is usually very dreary with lots of freezing rain and clouds. One of the things I love about Second Life© is being able to play in that sort of weather and not having to worry about wet feet, or freezing fingertips. So, after hopping around from place to place picking up bits for this outfit, I decided to go somewhere and have a bit of fun in the rain.

Unfortunately, I had no idea that the winds on the grid could be so strong. While doing my best “Singing in the Rain” rendition, the SL© weather gods decided it’d be funny to hit me with a few guts, nearly dragging me off my feet as my umbrella caught them. 

Credits:

Body:

• Skin ~ Daniel LT Face00 Dark by Hart Larsson @ PXL
• Hair Base ~ Hairbases :: Army White by Aeon Jiminy @ No.07 (currently unreleased)
• Eyes ~ Glass Eyes – Lagoon by DurtTrashDurt Zipper @ <<< negaposi >>>

Clothing:

• Hat ~ Hunting Cap – Type D By rika Oyen @ Argrace
• Jacket ~ Leather Blouson – Gray by machang Pichot @ Aoharu
• Sweater ~ Argyle Knit – Navy by mappy Handrick @ Arai
• Turtleneck ~ Cashmere Turtleneck – White by machang Pichot @ Aoharu
• Jeans ~ Washed – Tortoise  by Wavie Haller @ Valiant
• Shoes ~ Urban Oxford by Guu Winter DiPrima @ LAQ Apparel

*Poses by LISP and Glitterati

Shot at Von Trips

Holidays have always been a huge deal in my family. Tons of food, music playing from sunrise till way past sunset. Tons of relatives and always..always a lot of laughing.  Now, they are a bit more quiet…a lot less food but the music and laughing? Always.

My LeeZu folder is bursting at the seams, but there is always and I mean always room for more. This latest Tate minidress is so perfect…that it makes me feel like…

I paired it with the gorgeous Trinity hair from Truth, Jolie V2 from Dutch Touch, Courtisane Esprit De Sable and my latest and most favorite piece of jewelry…the Earthstones Eternally set in Garnet.

Regardless of how you celebrate the upcoming holidays, surrounded my family and friends, friends that seem like family or any other way…may you have much much happiness.

xo – Sophia Harlow

[LeeZu!] Tate MiniDress /brown
>TRUTH< Trinity
Dutch Touch ::JoLiE:: V2
Courtisane Esprit DeSable
[LeeZu!] LalALa Bracelets
EarthStones Eternally Bridal Set – Garnet
Zaara : Tarika Earrings
LAP Poses

It is snowing in my little corner of the world so I wanted nothing more than to be all bundled up.  I have also been feeling pretty lazy the entire weekend so….I asked my friend Rob  Moonites, designer behind Fir & Mna  and a sometimes fellow blogger to join me in some winter attire, in hopes of getting me motivated.

It only semi worked. I got sad when I realized that he looked better than I did. Whatever. I think it was bad lightening.

Are you asking yourself why if I was cold, my legs are bare? Good question, I will chose the answer as vanity. My outfit is one that I have had for a while but I adoreeee. It just looks like something warm, cozy and fun to wear when the weather starts to change. The boots are Bax and a staple in my wardrobe and for most women in SL.  Just sweet and simple. Perfect for a lazy Sunday.

Oh and Rob? I am still miffed that he got ready in under 5 minutes AND looked better, but it is only fair to point down there and let you know where you can buy all he is wearing.  No, I am teasing! Thanks to you Rob for helping me out…but next time let me be the cute one. Okay, thanks.

Till next time.

xo – Sophia Harlow

Sophia

Skin:  LAQ – Mima
Boots: Bax Prestige
Outfit: DPS- Tweed Short Coat
Hair: Truth Midori
Earrings: Luc Sirena
Ring: Luc Opal Knotted
Tattoo Layer – Mozz Lashes

Rob1977 Moonites

Skin: [ DNA ] .::.:HARMONY:.::. [_TYPE 3A_] [_BALD_]   LAZY
Eyes: pc eyes by LL – dark wood
Hairbase: AITUI – Etched Hair Base – Monumentum – 001 – Black
Hat: {theosophy} Jedburgh Hat (Stone)
Glasses: Reek – Augie Glasses
Tee: *12/4* one pocket tee border #08 black
Shirt: *valiant* Black & White Open Check shirt
Scarf: {theosophy} Auldearn Scarf (Coal)
Pants: AOHARU_BritishTweedSuit_Black (Pants Only)
Shoes: [SC] Surf Couture – Boardwalkers (Unisex!) – Black
Socks: {SS} Mustache gatcha socks – Spooky

Those nights that you laugh until you cry? Love them.

Dutch Touch Jolie v2 has not left my face since it was released. Yes, it was only yesterday but seriously…for me? Epic. I change my skins constantly throughout the day so one skin in 24 hours? Huge. Like all of Iki’s work it is just gorgeous. Let’s talk couverture skirts, I am adoring her skirts lately…so so cute. This tulle one fits amazing and I love how flowy flowish it is when I walk. Flowy Flowish – I think that is a perfect description.

Adorable GField Ruffle bolero along with their latest release of Little Diva flats…love.  Aside from how well everything is made from GField – the prices are just..wow. Very reasonably priced. Very.

Along with this being an amazing day, it was also exhausting so I need some sleep!

xo – Soph Harlow

::DT::  ::JoLiE:: V2
GF Ruffle Bolero
couverture Ture skirt
Maitreya Natalie
GF Flat Shoes Little Diva
jane. intrinsic. tank
luc Sirena Long Necklace
ellabella Gabrielle’s inheritance
NoLabel Sweet Swallow Earrings

It. Is. Finally. Friday.

I love the color red. It is so vibrant, so alive and full of passion. It is associated with love. It screams “look at me” and well, yeah… I wear it often. This red jacket is from Maitreya, it has been out for a bit but you know what? It is worth being blogged over…and over again. So if you don’t have it, go pick it up! I paired it with another older favorite of mine, the Brit pants from LeeZu. If this was real life they would be worn out and I would save them only for special occasions now. By special occasions, I mean going to the local brew pub and having a drink with Sky. Oh and my boots? I may have mentioned that the new Courtisane boots equal love, right?

Truth released four styles this week, and one is or should I say was for the guys. Well, like the sweatshirts and socks I steal from my husband…I am claiming this style for myself.  It’s perfect for us girls too. Don’t you agree?

Until next time!

xo – Sophia Harlow

Maitreya Short Trench Jacket * Red
>TRUTH< Liam
[LeeZu!] BritPants
.*Courtisane*. Esprit De Sable
Zaara : Tarika Earrings

Tattoo Layers
Cheap Makeup Lashes
cheLLe beauty mark
L.Fauna Dimples
L.Fauna Red lipstick