Second Style Magazine

Unless you’ve been caught under a snow drift or rock, you’re probably well aware that the most talked about event on the grid this week is the skin fair.

I’m told that fighting the big bad lag monster is well worth it– not just for demos of the latest and greatest in pixillated skin, but for the variety of gifts you’ll find nestled in the booths.

I haven’t gotten brave enough to head over myself (lame, right?), mostly because I’ve spent my sparse online time this week nabbing some of the new items at Maitreya, Elikatira, and Emery.  More on those purchases coming soon.

Week sixteen of the color challenge asked us to blog teal– certainly not the most difficult color Luna Jubilee has assigned yet.  Next week, though, we have to present on electric lime.  Oy.

The Omega, the BIG O in ancient Greek, is the name of this dress from Sn@tch. The Omega is the end. The ultimate. It’s the completion of a cycle and signifies that something new will come. It’s been used throughout history to signify  insignificance but that seems in error. Because as the Alpha is a beginning the the Omega is what cannot be escaped. The Omega meets everyone. Read the rest of this entry »

I put together a couple of non-typical V-Day outfits for you, just in case you’re not up for slipping into anything formal.

Here’s hoping your February 14th is full of hearts, kisses, and ice cream sundaes– whether you have a sweetie this year or not.

You can find all of your anti-valentine gear at the Chic Limited February Cycle.

Today I thought I would show you the goodies from SOMNIA which really, you COULD wear yours for your VALENTINE too if you so chose. Such cute and playful lingerie deserves someone to appreciate it. Read the rest of this entry »

If your dance card isn’t already full of appointments with prospective Valentine’s dates, you might like to sneak a few minutes to pop into some events happening around the grid this week.

You need an outfit for the 14th anyway, right?

I <3 Originals Fair

Devoted to promoting SL content creators, this fair also aims to educate folks about intellectual property rights (and what they look like in SL).  All 46 booths are full of items from some of SL’s most creative designers who offer work free of copyright, trademark, and trade dress violations.  Check the Artist’s Voice website for details about the 10L hunt and photo contest happening in conjunction with the fair.

Lula’s Sweetheart Dance

Does the thought of spending your virtual V-Day in a formal ballroom engaging in polite conversation make you a bit queasy?  Me too.

Our friends at Lula have provided the perfect alternative– a Sweetheart Dance at 8:00 PM SLT that will include new items from Clawtooth, Fashionably Dead, Yummy, Grixdale, Lamb, Nylon Outfitters, Pig, Tres Blah, and Turnip’s Home Stuff.  Submit a photo taken in Lula (wearing pieces from the above designers) to the event’s Valentine’s Day Flickr group for a chance to win a fatpack from your favorite featured shop, and pop over to the dance to hear the winner announced.  I’ve heard it’s going to be the bee’s knees.

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

We’re heading into the 15th week of Luna Jubilee’s Color Challenge, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still join in the fun and games.  Why not toss up a red themed post/photo with some of the items you pick up from the fair and dance?  I continue to be impressed with what folks are posting to the Flickr group.

…I see your true colors
shining through.
I see your true colors
that’s why I love you

So don’t be afraid to let them show
your true colors are beautiful like a rainbow

My best friend Cajsa shot on location at the Barbee sim a few days ago and I was inspired to see what fun I could have playing with the absence of color – ranging from black to white.

It’d be cheating though, to just flip the shoot to black and white mode, so instead I chose from my inventory only things which were in the grey scale – and as far to the black or white end as I could find. Read the rest of this entry »

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

I am notoriously inattentive. So I was at a loss over who to blog this week on Second Style when I thought, I’ll poke about Copley Square and see who my neighbors are. Maybe one of them will inspire me. I only had to walk as far as next door when I ran into Onyx Wear and his recent release of CUTE panties with matching nipple tape for each pair! Read the rest of this entry »

Thank you, from the bottom of my little pixellated heart, to everyone who responded to my tantrums along the course of the Seasons Hunt with pointing fingers and whispers of, “Brig, the snowman is right there.  In front of your face.”  You’re all stellar.

Just a small sampling of my hunt treasures here (designated with the ‘SH’ label in the credits), including a nod at the variety of home items I picked up along the way.  I love when hunts make my avatar AND my house more beautiful, even if I don’t love the way my inventory looks afterwards.  Oy.  It’s no wonder I only manage to do about one a year.  This one is happening for another three days, so if you intend to do it, I suggested starting, like, ten minutes ago.

Finally, a little tease for you.  For the first time in the nearly three years I’ve been in SL, I’m *finally* getting around to seriously upgrading my eyes.  And what a fantastic upgrade it’s been.  Along with the gacha ROZENA eyes I blogged about here, I’ve also adopted a lovely green pair made by Ikon Innovia.  Ikon is on the brink of introducing his goods on Marketplace and eventually at an in-world shop which I plan to frequent and buy one of everything at.  Why haven’t I thought of matching my eyes to my clothing before?  So excited.

IM Ikon to tell him to hurry and open his doors and watch his blog for announcements.

That stampede of stiletto’s and other impractical shoes was the rush of bloggers headed over to L’Abel to preview the gorgeous new collection of designs by Neferia Abel.
Not to be left out, I made my way over as quickly as I could get logged in yesterday and as always Nef has given us a collection from cocktail to casual that are sure to please lovers of classic lines and vintage inspired themes.

The Brielle cocktail gown comes in either gold or silver sequins. Obviously you need them both.

These gorgeous dresses are wonderfully complimented by the recently released jewelry from Donna Flora – Cleo, which features a stylized Cleopatra collar that’s suitable for a girl with a graceful neck. I’m always in love with Donna Flora’s releases and can seldom choose between her clothes OR her jewelry.

What can I say? I TOTALLY fangirl Squinternet. Shhh don’t tell her that.

The Skin is Pink Fuel's Raine in Honey - Classic. Not New - but CLASSIC

Now, I’m off for the weekend but you lovelies have a wonderful weekend shopping!

Go get beautiful!

Where to Get It?

• Shape – Savoir Faire – Gidge
• Skin – Pink Fuel – Raine – Honey Tone – CLASSIC makeup
• Hair – Exile – Brady in Ash (boy hair, looks great on girls)
• Dresses – L’Abel – Brielle – Gold and Silver
• Shoes – Baiastice
• Eyes – Poetic Color Lavender Field
• Lashes – Mozz

So, apparently there’s a bit of discord about what shade ‘taupe’ actually is.

If you’re doing the color challenge, take my advice: don’t bother doing a Google Image search for ‘taupe.’  Mine churned up photos of European Moles (like this, this, and this) that totally ruined my mood.

Just go with the color slide that Luna provides here.

I didn’t dress in all taupe because let’s face it– no one wants to look like they just dragged themselves out of a mud puddle.  Tossing in some white, tan, and even that pop of red made a color I don’t typically wear much of a bit more palatable.

Thoughts?

We’re here today to show you some of the beautiful things that can be yours if you head over to the market which is fundraising for the floods which have ravaged Queensland. Read the rest of this entry »