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

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)

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.

There is so much that is awesome I’m about to show you today, that you might burst from joy. TRY to contain yourself PLEASE!

First off – the mix and match top and bottoms from PEQE let you make any color combo that suits your fancy! As you can see, I was quite tickled. I am wearing it with the KALEI release of jewelry from DONNA FLORA – who DOES have new stuff at Chic Limited, but just not THIS stuff.

I’m complicated like that.

So – 4pm, CHIC LIMITED APRIL CYCLE OPENS! YAAAAAAAAAAAY

Now……….Tuli has released Sara………….and someone get me a towel. I’m having a moment. Here, let me help you have one too. Just to be thorough – I decided to shoot all the lipstick shades. You know, for fun.

BUT WAIT THERE ARE MOAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, there are many things you need so you’re going to need to get those Lindens ready.

Happy Shopping, Girls!
Second Style 4.17.10

Shape – Savoir Faire – Gidge
Skin – TULI – Sarah – Peach Tone – Makeup 03, ALL Lipsticks Shown
Top – Peqe Blossom – for CHIC LIMITED
Bottom – Peqe Blossom – for CHIC LIMITED
Shoes – Republic – Charlotte Flats – Midnight Paisley
Eyelashes – Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo #6
Jewelry – Donna Flora – Kalei
Hair – EXILE – Tash – Ash
Eyes – Poetic Color – Lavender Field
Poses – STaTUS

Pure love, right?  I paired the strapless dress with a blazer from mon tissu and added a belt from a pair of Coco’s pants.  Do not forget to go pick up this lovely dress on Friday!

Quick blurb about the rest of the stuff I have on. Nards of NX is one of the most lovely and genuine people I have met in SL…she is also extremely talented. I have blogged the Edith shoes before but I cannot stress enough how gorgeous they are!  Dark Mouse jewelry is a win win. Exquisite, detailed and always creative.

Truth hair. Swoon. That guy knows his stuff.

xo – Sophia Harlow

• Tiny Bird – Old Friend Dress – Nude – OUT soon
• {mon tissu} Rockaby Blazer – All Colors
• NX-Nardcotix MANA Edith Bronze
• TRUTH HAIR BabyDoll
• Dark Mouse Victorian Tassel – Silver
• :Curio: Lustre
• Coco Cropped pants belt
• Glitterati poses

The complete outfit includes shoes with prim feet that  even a Gidge could kinda match.

Plus, it’s a flippin steal on Marketplace right now for $L149.

I mean really, you’re gonna wear it once. It’s totally sweet.

Wait, you wear your clothes more than once? Ugh.

I’m wearing BELLEZA’S amazing Melissa in Sunkissed tone. I am still in love with her.

Where to Get It?
Shape – Savoir Faire – Gidge
Skin – Belleza – Melissa – SK tone Makeup 3 Lip makeup 3
Hair – Truth – Courtney – Champagne
Glasses – booN – SMP glasses – Black
Eyes – Poetic Color – Lavender Field
Lashes – Amacci – Tattoo Eyelashes #6
Dress and shoes – Mimo Couture – Naomi – Green Plaid
Nails – Sexy Mama’s Prim Nails

It all started with these amazing boots from Anexx. However, as I put this look together, I found my inner Cake fan singing Short Skirt, Long Jacket. Ok ok, the coat could be longer for that idea to work, but I seriously love pretty much anything Machang Pichot makes. I rarely have to mess with the prims at all and everything is arranged to suggest natural movement from jackets to skirts to the tiny prim laces that keep the boots on.
The boots. I simply could not pass these up. It seems that Anexx has been busily putting out some simply fantastic shoes and the Ankle Laceup Boots are no exception! Kitschy for sure, I think they speak volumes about style and work oh-so-well for both casual and more glamorous looks.

 
Style notes:

• Dutch Touch Yri V2 Apricot w/Lipstick Serie A Nr 5 tattoo
• Truth Claire in Dune
• Cake Flutter Lashes
• Fusemelon Intense Eyes – Morning Dream
• RezIpsa Loc Black Cherry Nails
• Aoharu Mini Length Trench Coat in Ivory
• DCNY Applique Top White/White
• Fishy Strawberry Early Morning Cardigan in Champage
• Anexx Ankle Lacup Boots in White
• Dark Mouse Gems ‘n’ Roses Necklace, Bangles, and ring in Red/Silver

When I popped over to Disco Deals earlier today to go shopping, I knew I had to have the Kokeshi Dolls for my dining room. From Karizmatic they are a great doll or decoration for your home. You get a boy and a girl in the set and the set of two will only set you back $L79! Which, in my world is The Awesome.

Also at Disco Deals this month, Dark Mouse has out a set of six rings – 3 styles with one for each hand, and it’s only going to set you back $L99 Lindens! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?

Dark Mouse makes such luxurious jewelry this is a treat not to miss.

You know you need more big old cocktail rings. YOU KNOWYOU DO. These are the famed STATEMENT rings – wear one and you are MAKING A STATEMENT! Statement rings are the digital age’s descendant from the cocktail ring. They’re big, over the top and they say HELLO I HAVE A BIG RING AND YOU DON’T.

You need these. It’s like a moral imperative.

Disco Deals Closes at Midnight on SUNDAY so you have time to get your bootie over there!

I’m also wearing some good stuff from MIAO – also from Disco Deals but I yacked all about it on IOF!

You can take this ride to get there directly! GO SHOPPING NOW!

Style Notes:
Featured
KARIZMATIC – KOKESHI Dolls – DISCO DEALS
DARK MOUSE – STATEMENT RINGS

also wearing…………………
Shape – Savoir Faire- Gidge
Skin – League – Taylor – Medium – Twilight – Frex w/Cleavage
Hair – Truth – Adele – Swedish – Streaked – Amethyst
Eyes – Exodi – Riven Eyes #17 with Veins
Top – Miao – Lola Rocks in Amethyst – DISCO DEALS SPECIAL
Pants – Somnia – Cords – Black
Nails – Ibizarre – Nail Polish – Dark Violet
Eyelashes – Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 4
Rings – Dark Mouse – Statement Ring – LEFT – Brilliance
Shoes – Lassitude & Ennue – Amori Slippers – Purple RFL Item