Black Flowers

 

Netera Landar recently stopped by a women's fashion store called "Black Flowers," located in Four B District. Joining the store group allows you access to some gifts, Plus there was a sale in which some good outfits were available at a low price. 

 

Read Netera's article in Fashion .

 

Ghee

 

For today, Netera Landar writes about a women's wear store in Second Life: Ghee. Owned by Sophia Paez Serendipity, it's noted for clothes made by Warm Clarity. By joining the store group, one gets access to a number of good outfits for practically nothing. But the place offers more than bargains. Netera found some classic styles that stood out and looked great.

 

Read Neteral's article in Fashion. 

 

Alex Radikal of Tiny Bit Radikal

 

With Second Life having plenty of people in human and furry avatars, it's easy for other types to get overlooked. There are merfolk, there are taurs, and then there's the smaller avatars, the tinies. But if you get a tiny avatar, where are you going to get the clothes for it? Newser reporter Netera Landar had a few words with Alex Radikal, who creates and sells outfits for the small avies. She was able to explain what went into making them, and more. 

 

Read Netera's article in Fashion. 

 

For All Seasons, Hilly Haalan Knows What You Love

 

Thanks to Netera Landar, the long-neglected Fashion section of the Newser is getting a story. She dropped by Hilly Haalan, a store with a wide selection of womens' wear. So just what did she find?

 

Read Netara's article in Fashion. 

Zan's Clothing Store

 

At Steelhead, and Caledon, is a store where you can get some quality Victorian-period clothing: Zan's.

 

Zantyago Mannonen is the owner and tailor of the store. He has spent over a decade in Second Life making suits and dresses. When mesh came to Second Life, he soon started making outfits with it. Today, he has a large variety of clothes for sale. 

 

Most of Zan's clothing is Victorian Age fashion, great for going about a steampunk-themed community, an outfit for some parties, or if you just want to look fashionable. But not all of it is 19th Century, as he does have a line of "retro 80s" skirts, sweaters, and shirts. There's even some clothing available for those who prefer 'taur bodies. And it's not just clothes that are available. There's also some items of furniture up for sale.

Zan's has two locations. One store is in Caledon South End, where his profile states where he keeps some of his "special" items. The other, the main location, is in Steelhead Bay. One can buy inworld at those locations, or the SL Marketplace store. 

 Caledon location - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20SouthEnd/162/104/24

Main location - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Steelhead%20Bay/109/174/32

 

Marketplace - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/58846

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ZMannonen 

Addition: I was recently told by a reliable source that the Caledon store has recently closed. 

Happy Flag Day: The World Peace Flag Garden

 

In the United States, it is Flag Day in the United States.There are some flag stores in Second Life. But there is also a place where one can get flags, and flag-themed clothes, for free. They're at the World Peace Flag Garden in the Odaesan sim.

Free  flags of all nations.  Hand-held, modifiable for your build.  Free patriotic swim trunks, gym shorts, speedos, shirts.  Camping for world peace.  In Second Life, good people of all nations meet in friendship.

The place has flags of just about every nation in the world, including a few places not officially recognized as countries. They are grouped by continent. There's also boxes where you can get flags of American states and Canadian provinces, some American cities. You can also get the Confederate and Pride flags. Many of the country flags come with themed items of clothing, such as caps, jackets, and swimsuits.

The Flag Garden is owned by Edd Thor, who also has the Thor's Oak Christian Men's Center next door. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Odaesan/81/151/42

Bixyl Shuftan

Cartoon of The Day: Victoria-Victorian

 

 

 Taken at Club Zero Gravity. With the variety of fashions in Second Life, sometimes you get some interesting contrasts next to one another, such as this lady wearing something skimpy next to someone in Victorian-era fashion. Eventually this punch line came to mind.

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Magican Productions and Twilight Imaginarium

 

At the corner of Montecito Bay is a store where you can find a number of avatars, avatar mods, parts, clothes, and other goods: Magican Productions and Twilight Imaginarium, by Becky Nosferatu and Moni Vyle (Tatteredwilite).

The first floor is for Magican Productions. Upon entering, to the left are a number of mods. This includes Becky's prize product, the Speckled Dragon mod. You can get one of several colors, or a fatback with all of them. There are other mods suchas the Rainbow Crux. For those on a budget, in the back to the left are some freebie avatars. To the back on the right are some discounted avatars at a fraction of their original price, such as the batlike Bloodkin. On the right wall are various parts, tails, hands, legs (too bad you can't send them to Horizons_ and more. There are also a few clothes available for sale, such as Disability Motivators shirts. You can also get a free cup of cider or one of a few other drinks.

The second floor is for the products of Twilight Imaginarium. Currently all of it's products available at the store are on just one wall, various avatar mods such as the Metal Panda and the Generic Goat Demon. It seems the floor is a work in progress as the paint in the place is still wet. There's also some odd card came in progress in the middle of the floor with some chalk lines and circles drawn underneath.

Don't forget to explore around while you're there as this is picturesque Montecito Bay with it's futuristic design and neon lights. For instance the nearby WCRX radio station is there. 

Store location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/37/49/23

 

Magican Productions MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/2733

 

Twilight Imaginarium MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/194707

Bixyl Shuftan

Annoumcement: SL Renaissance Fashion Show Tomorrow

 

 

The 3rd annual SL Renaissance Festival, Supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, is holding a fashion show Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 10 am SLT.

The audience will vote, by donation to the Strides kiosks, and tell us who wore it best!
The catagories are: Medieval Royalty, Medieval Dinky, Viking, and Pirate

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ren%20Fest%20II/200/199/31

 

Help Wanted: Blogging Help Needed For Clothing Designer

 

Zantyago Mannonen, a clothing designer and maker known for his line of Victorian styles, is asking for some help.

"I am looking for (a) female blogger who can do something for me. I have big pile of outfits that re mutually compatible, many tops fitting many bottoms. It will be long work with lots of pictures needed, and I will offer compensation."

Zantyago is the owner of Zan's Clothing, which has locations in Steelhead Bay, New Babbage, and Caledon.

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/137652297@N04/
 

Cartoon of the Day:

 

 Taken at the VWBPE volunteer appreciation party. The colorful rings on those retro-future dresses reminded me of something seen today, which were usually smaller. Which got me thinking of how such a dress could have come about by accident. 

By Bixyl Shuftan

   

Cartoon of the Day

 

 Taken at the Happy Vixen

by Bixyl Shuftan

 

Zan's at Steelhead Bay

If you're looking for some Victorian/Steampunk wear, one place you should check out is Zan's in Steelhead Bay. Owned by Zantyago Mannonen, I went to check the store out. He has many good clothes both from the Victorian era and from other times that take the fashion as a frame of reference.  I would recommend this store to anyone who is interested in Victorian wear.

I had a few words with Zantyago. "Steelhead was looking for tenants, and I was looking for a place to set up a big shop," he told me about the store. He previously had a location in the old Steelhead Estates. He couldn't remember where he started, but Zan's really took off after he released his first male suit.  Zantyago was amazed by the response and that particular suit is still a strong seller. Zantyago then shaped and combined dresses he had already created to make new stuff.  The Blazer Belle is a great example.  That one is popular.

"I began doing this more seriously because I lost my real-life job and  I had the realization that I'm not cut up for office nonsense," said Zantyago, ."I am still studying chemistry which is my career and I had some great people that helped me and encouraged me." He then brought up the group, "Iron Sharpens Iron, which is a group of skilled people."  When asked about the Iron Sharpens Iron, he said, "Surrounding yourself with skilled people and show your works, and most important, listen to what they have to say." Zantyago explained that the group mostly disbanded, but those aviation people were great help, and good crazy fun.

Zantyago makes Victorian and occasionally clothing from other eras that take the Victorian era as a frame of reference. There are outfits for both men and women, coming in both mesh and prim. He sells to both owners of furry and human avatars, and has a line of shoes made for furs. He has a cute set with color changing abilities. Zantyago went on to say that there are clothes in pastel colors coming soon. Another excellent outfit is a collaborative effort with Amy Parker Tapkoinu Resident, "Zan's Little Lady Dress."

I would recommend this store to anyone who is interested in Victorian clothes.

Steelhead Bay (108,196, 23) / Marketplace link (here).

Deaflegacy

Fashion Looks for March

Mylie Foxclaw is back from her latest look into Second Life fashion. For those whom want to look stylish, especially if they're on a budget, Mylie has three looks that can be had with combinations of group gifts, hunt items, and near freebie specials. So what are the looks?

Read Mylie's story in Fashion.

Fundraising For RECoyote Mindes Today

Today at the Happy Vixen, there will be a couple things different at the club. One is the addition of Brandi Streusel's latest line of clothes up for sale, the proceeds going to help out RECoyote. The other is the special tipjar, the money given to that also going to REC. Nydia Tungsten told the Newser that she plans to give out some of the clothes to donors. The event starts at 4PM, and ends at 8PM, with two DJs, Geerkil and Tantari.

A "Tail Sale" is also being planned to help out REC. So far, several people have stepped up. Today is the last day people can step up to take part in it.  People can made bids on the volunteers from February 1 to 9, with the winners tallied near the end of the day. Those interested in volunteering IM Nydia Tungsten.

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)  

RECoyote Mindes Fundraiser Event Tuesday Jan 31, Brandi's Intimates Selling Items

Yesterday it was announced that the Happy Vixen would be holding a "Tail Sale" to raise funds for it's friend and neighbor RECoyote Mindes. Details have also been made available about another fundraiser. The club's normal weekly events on Tuesday will be changed slightly for a benefit, the tip jar taking in funds to help out their community's benefactor last year, whom is now in need.

Also at the club, Brandi Streusel of Brandi's Intimates, known to her fans as "Brandi's Panties," is putting up several items of clothing up for sale, the proceeds of each going to help out RECoyote. Like a number of her other products, these are of a rather cheeky nature (some of which we can't show on the paper's front page).

The benefit on Tuesday January 31 runs from 4 to 6PM with DJ Geerkil, and 6 to 8PM with DJ Tantari.

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)  

Press Release: Fashion For Life

Relay for Life of Second Life announces the first mega event of the 2017 Season, Fashion For Life 2017. The event will take place on March 5th, 2017 and run until midnight on March 19th, 2017. As always 100% of proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

The goal of the event is to provide an incredible shopping and entertainment experience featuring unique items, runway shows. Lend your support to Relay For Life, the largest and longest charity in Second Life.

Some of the past themes have been Heaven/Hell (2007), St. Patrick's Day (2008), Pirates (2009), Fashion Capitols of the World (2010), Beyond Black and White (2011), It's time (2012), The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World (2013), Wanderlust (2014), Tour through the Capitals (2015), and last years theme That's Entertainment! (2016).

This years theme is... Glamorous.
Styles will range from formal to bohemian in a beautiful high fashion glamorous sim.


About Fashion For Life:
Featuring everything Fashion in SL. Another HUGE shopping event to fight cancer. Multiple sims and fabulous builds along with some of SLs best designers, who come together each year to bring fun, fashion and entertainment to the grid! This Relay For Life mega event had its beginning in 2007 when it was called, “the Clothing Fair”.


About Relay For Life of Second Life:

Relay For Life of Second Life is an annual fundraising event that takes place in Second Life in July each year. Volunteers form or join teams to have fun while fundraising and raising awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track, just like a Real World Relay. Since 2005, RFL of SL has raised over $2.5 million USD for the American Cancer Society.  Since 1985, Relay For Life has become an international movement with over 5,000 Relays being held around the world. As of July 2014, RFL of SL ranks 17 out of 5,000! In fact, RFL of SL is the most global Relay event with teams and volunteers and supporters from more than 90 countries, worldwide.



Applications
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Designers | https://goo.gl/6MKhur

Bloggers | https://goo.gl/pQIjvA

Special Events | http://goo.gl/NKveWx

Media Partner | Contact DjRoseAthena


Event Timeline
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Designer Application | December 5, 2016 - January 12, 2017

Blogger Application | December 5, 2016 - January 12, 2017

Special Events | December 5, 2016 - January 12, 2017

Photos of Exclusives Due | February 10, 2017

Model List to Designers | February 11 and 12, 2017 

Exclusives to models | February 17, 2017

Sim Set up for Designers | February 27, 2017 - March 3, 2017

Event Opens | March 5th, 2017

Event Closes | March 19th, 2017

Sim Clean Up |  March 20, 2017

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Fashion For Life Website
http://fashionforlifesl.blogspot.com/

Fashion For Life Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SLFashionForLife/

Relay For Life of Second Life Website
http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/

American Cancer Society Website
http://www.cancer.org/

Three Different Looks For Cold Weather

Winter is coming, and shopping venues and communities alike will be giving their places a blanket of snow and sometimes falling snowflakes. So one will feel a little out of place with summer wear. On the other hand, you won't be spending all your time outdoors, and the ladies will want something a little more fashionable than a parka. Mylie Foxclaw has been on the look for some winter wear, and found a few stylish looks.

Read Mylie's story in Fashion.

Fall Outfits

Our newest reporter, Mylie Foxclaw, has for her first official story one about fashion. With Halloween over, some ladies may be shopping for a new look this fall. Mylie has a couple of suggestions, "that look comfortable yet chic and trendy." Oh, and there's details about a Halloween hunt lasting a few more days.

Read Mylie's article in Fashion.

The Halloween "Shop Til You Drop"

From a few days ago until Halloween, Linden Lab is hosting a shopping event, their Halloween "Shop Til You Drop." "With the Creepy Crawl less than two weeks away," they stated on their blog, " it’s time to get serious about Halloween. We’ve been brewing up a wicked treat that’s easy on the eyes and on your Linden wallet. Starting today through October 31st - we’re hosting a shopping event that is sure to liven any dead man’s party! With frights and delights from some of Second Life’s best designers at deals that seem simply insane - this party central for all things Halloween - is your one stop shop ( ‘til you drop!) Costumes, accessories, decor, and much more await you and your friends in this mysterious haunted village. I dare you to venture the cobblestone paths and see what our vendors have in store for you."

Becky Shamen decided to check this event for herself, donning a "Thing" avatar and heading over. So was it spook-tacular, or nothing to be scared about?

Read Becky's article in Fashion.