Holiday Shop & Hop Women's Gift Gowns And Outfits

 

The Christmas Shop and Hop is taking place. And Netera Landar dropped by to check it out. For today's article she looks at some of the women's gowns and outfits offered as gifts by the stores. So what did she find?

 

Read Netera's article in Fashion. 

"The Courage Event: A Fundraiser for Alberta Canada"

Among the stories in real life news is the massive fire in the province of Alberta Canada, which has gotten so bad, the entire population of the city of Fort McMurray, about 60,000 people, was ordered evacuated, the largest ever in the province. A group in Second Life, "Models Giving Back," has decided to help. "The Courage Event" fundraiser is taking place high above the Akh sim. According to the information, the money will be going to the Canadian Red Cross. People can either buy dresses and other items, the proceeds going to charity, or donate directly to the charity. The event goes on until the end of the month.

So many people have been affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Canada that continue to rage. There are those that need even just the basic necessities after loosing it all, many with no jobs to even return to after the fire is out. The Canadian Red Cross is doing all they can to help and have a plea out for donations. From May 15th – 31st – The Courage Event here in SL brings together 38 designers, and over 50 exclusive items that will not be sold again with proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross. Come and Shop and support a VERY worthy cause.

There's a wide variety of outfits there, including this one by Bare Rose, which is non-copy transferable, and can be given as a gift. Bare Rose also has a TP to the event.

More information can be found at the event website at: https://revampedevent.wordpress.com/ , or in this article written by Inara Pey.

The Courage Event - Aid for Alberta, is in, Akh (72, 184, 1201)

Bixyl Shuftan

Peace on Earth Hunt 6: Prizes 101-206

DrFran Babcock has been one busy shopping huntress, or rather her alt has been. Feeling the "Peace on Earth" hunt's sixth installment was well worth reporting on a third time, she braved the Christmas crowds, determined to show the readers what great goods could be found for those willing to look. It was "shop 'til you drop," but she was able to make her third, and final, report.

Read DrFran's story in Fashion.

Peace on Earth Hunt 6: Prizes 51-100

DrFran Babcock is back with more coverage on the Peace on Earth Hunt. This shopping hunt has so many quality items, just one story wasn't enough. So here she is with more goodies one can get for free. And just what can one get?

Read DrFran's article in Fashion.

Goddess Apparel

By Becky Shamen

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Taupo/113/201/42

Having just recently published an article about a new mall, owned by an old friend, I was hesitant to go on an assignment to a store that I had never shopped or even heard about. As I arrived at the landing point in front of *Goddess Apparel*, thoughts raced through my head. I am adept at finding the silver lining in every cloud. Surely, if need be, this petite journalist with stars in her eyes, could make this shop glow in the dark. As I began to explore, it did not take long to realize that I would not have to dig for gold here. I had entered a dragon's lair, surrounded by treasures in every direction I looked.

*Goddess Apparel* is owned by Athene Forder. Within, you'll find 14 departments on three floors. The departments include: Bridal, Costumes, Formal Gowns, Lingerie, Silks, Swimwear, Vintage Clothing, Club Styles, Fairy Items, Holiday Attire, Phantom of the Opera, Sportswear, Togas, and More Formal Gowns, including Mesh. And those 14 departments do not even include the wall of masks, perhaps because they are just within the front doors.  Although mostly women's wear, GA does offer a number of men's outfits, so you can accessorize your ball-and-chain, when wearing that new outfit. In the center of the store, you'll find the Goddess Lounge, used for socials and fashion shows. Posters announce an upcoming event there.

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Goddess Apparel, Ana's TNT Shapes,  & Renaissance modeling and photography

Present

Halloween Costume Fashion Show

Sat. Oct. 19, at 2pm SLT

Opening with the vocal talents of Athene Forder

Followed by dance, with DJ Machiavelli Zanzibar

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*Goddess Apparel* seems to be a store that specializes in special events and period clothing.  By special events I mean weddings, formals, holiday and theme parties, although it also has sports and some casual clothing.  You need not worry about buying an outfit from Goddess that will only be used once and then sit in your closet forever after. One thing I quickly noticed was *Goddess Apparel* styles are timeless and will stay in style for decades, even centuries. I had promised myself that I would just look and not buy this trip, especially because, last shopping article I purchased implants. However, I was wearing black for an upcoming theme, when I spotted the "Halloween Nymph Black" gown and just had to have it. It looked like it would be easy to adapt it to work with the implants and only took a short time to do so. One of many positives of purchasing from GA is the customer support that the owner/designer provides. Athene not only does custom work for a new design, but will also help work with a customer on fit or work on a custom color of an existing design.

The Nymph gown was not the only item to catch my eye. I flipped my notebook to a fresh page and started a wish list with items like Toga, Guinevere gown, Marie Antoinette gown, Initiate's tunic, and from the Phantom collection,the Think of Me gown and Masquerade gown. These all come in a variety of colors.

I was especially impressed by the quality and detail of the textures used in all the clothing at *Goddess Apparel*. As a clothing designer, good textures rate high with me.

On the second floor, there is a surprise: a door opens to a neighboring store called JB Just Because. owned by Annie Melson, one of Athene's good friends. While the *Goddess Apparel* store features clothing for special events, JB's has more for every day wear for both men and women.

As if all these quality outfits weren't enough to make you a regular shopper, both stores also have welcome gifts, Hunts, group gifts, discounts, and Midnight Madness boards. I could say way more about *Goddess Apparel*, but, as always, I like to allow you to have the fun of finding a new adventure for yourself.. Be sure to join their groups, so you can keep up with all the latest additions. I may not have heard of *Goddess Apparel* before my assignment, but I can certainly say that I will make sure I spread the word: this store is worth sharing!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Taupo/95/224/42

Becky "Sha" Shamen

Press Release: Bliss Couture Closing Sale

It's been a really wonderful 5 years with Bliss Couture, I've met a lot of wonderful souls along the way, some became my family here, some became rl friends. It breaks my heart saying this but I've decided it's time to close Bliss Couture.

Secondlife has been more than a game to me, Bliss Couture became my therapy. I still remember the days that I woke up all excited feel like the luckliest girls in the world who can play barbie doll game everyday. to create new clothes and be in the world full of wonderful creations and creativity. There are some big changes in my life that I'm no longer able to run this business or create anything.


Thank you for all of my wonderful 50,000 Bliss Dolls who stay with me, who gives me love and support, who appreciate my art and who is always there for me. All your words and love means the world to me.

When I first landed in Secondlife in 2009, it felt really magical, almost like being in a Disney movie. The gratitude I have for you guys are beyond words. I hope Bliss Couture did bring you happiness and joy the past 5 years and I hope there will be more to come in your life.

I still have a couple of things I still haven't put out for sale yet, I will release them at sale price thru out the closing sale. And I will have a closing sale hunt, Will put out all the gifts from the previous years for you dolls. Bliss Couture will be close permanently after the sale.

Thank you for making my dream came true. you dolls brought me more bliss than you can imagine.

Thank you Thank You Thank you!!!!!

Amutey Decuir


*Bliss Couture* Formal Gowns Bri, Gown (129, 195, 352)