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Hair Fair 2011 Is Coming! Enter the Flickr Contest

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:41:03 +0000

Who has the fairest hair of all? Could be you!

From the Official Hair Fair 2011 Blog:

The time has come to let you know about the official Hair Fair 2011 Flickr contest! This is a super popular part of the Hair Fair event that we run every year and it’s the perfect place to show off your favorite hair and your incredible creativity! For a full list of rules please see the Flickr group here. The group is open for joining now, but uploads are disabled until May 23rd. If you would like to donate prizes for the contest, please contact me ( Ashia Tomsen) inworld or at hairfairflickr@gmail.com

Below is a list of some of the incredible stores who will be donating prizes this year, with prizes being added daily.
ChiChickie
Emo-tions
Hairoin
Idiosyncrasy
Rock Candy
TenFifteen
Tutti Fruitti
Vanity hair
VR Studio
W Winx

If you would like to donate a prize, please contact Ashia Tomsen in world via notecard stating the prize you would like to donate and your LM. You dont have to be a hair designer to donate a prize…we dont discriminate! To donate a prize you only need to fill in the info on a notecard to Ashia Tomsen, listing what you will provide to the winner once the contest is over. The winners will then contact you to receive their prizes after the event, no items need be passsed prior to that, other than a notecard with the intent to give.

Stay tuned for more Hair Fair News!

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The Mix @ Copley Square

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:34:49 +0000

DJ Nexeus Fatale is mixing it up LIVE on the Copley Square Plaza from 12:00 to 2:00 pm SLT! And, as our resident Chef de Musique, he’s got an exciting menu planned to tickle your earbuds.

Nex is in a cooking mood today, so he’ll be whipping up a House and Electro sandwich with a splash of Trance. And, for a little extra spice, he’ll toss in a side of Dubstep.

So, that’s the menu for The Mix. I’ve already made your reservations.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:36:19 +0000

There is a new sales event going on at Copley Square from now until May 1, 2010. You will find some amazing deals from some of the grid’s best designers.

Just look for these symbols to find the savings!

And, don’t miss DJ Nexeus Fatale’s Sunday Afternoon Party on the Plaza which starts at noon SLT. See you there!

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Coming Soon: Pose Fair 2010

Gabby Panacek — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:14:09 +0000

Pose Fair 2010, which opens to the public on April 2, 2010, is the first of its kind in Second Life.

The fair will feature 99 vendors and proceeds will benefit Motivation, an international organization that provides aid to disabled individuals in low-income countries. The organizers and participants have been working hard to prepare and I am so excited to see all of the new poses and animations they have created.

Stay tuned for more information and possibly even a few teasers!

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Ooh La La – Accessory Fair 2010 Sneak Peek

Gabby Panacek — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:15:10 +0000

Accessory Fair 2010 starts March 6, 2010 and features the grid’s best jewelry and accessory designers…and a full schedule of events! Here are just a couple of fun, new releases you can look forward to.

Royally Flushed is a poker themed necklace and mouth attachment being released exclusively at the Fair and is jam packed with features. Created by Lacie Chambers of LacieCakes, Royally Flushed features the Evolve HUD which allows you to change the metal, gemstone and color of the necklace. There are so many options to choose from you can create literally hundreds of combinations. Click on the “Money! Money! Money!” NomNom and choose from several fun chat sayings. I love the layered necklace look. Seriously, give me a neck full of chains and I am a happy girl!

Melatonin Hax of Split Pea will have several fun, and sometimes feathery, hats, masks, headbands…even panda and wolf feet!…available at the Fair. The I Told Lies To Your Family Mask (to hold), which you see here, is Melatonin’s contribution to the Relay For Life fundraiser that is the epicenter of the Accessory Fair. And really, who doesn’t need more masks and feathers? I know I’ll be stocking up on all of them!

Accessory Fair 2010 is presented by Glance International Agency and will be open March 6 through March 27, 2010. Follow the jump for the full calendar of events and entry area landmarks. (...)
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Boho Chic…Boho Cheap! Thursday’s SLDD

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:56:13 +0000

Lately, I’m obsessed with SL Daily Deals. And, tomorrow’s offering is no exception. I’m on a bit of a boho kick, so when my good friend Rosie Barthelmess of Sable Rose Jewelry gave me a sneak peek of her SLDD items…I literally squealed with excitement. Isn’t this a gorgeous set?

So, here are all the details. The set I’m wearing in this photo is Rosie’s latest creation, which debuts tomorrow as part of SLDD, Boho Birdie. Accented with peacock feathers and turquoise, the set includes a necklace, earrings and three bracelet options. She’s also including her Isadora set and the Jael-Azure set, both with necklace, earrings and bracelets AND her brand new Patchwork bangles. You get all 4 sets for ONLY L$250!! That’s a huge discount off regular price, but you have to hurry! The SLDD event starts at 6am SLT and there are only 100 available at that price. Boho Birdie and Patchwork will be available at regular price after the event. So, set your alarms and hurry over to Sable Rose for this extraordinary deal!

SL Daily Deals features one content creator each day who offers a limited quantity of a select item at a discounted price and there are so many good deals to be had. But, you have to be quick as these specials often sell out. Check the SLDD website everyday to see what goodies are available!

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FilterCam HUD Photo Contest – L$15,000 In Prizes

Gabby Panacek — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:57:40 +0000

You already know that I am a huge fan of the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife. I love anything that makes my life easier, and the FilterCam does just that by eliminating the need for post-processing my photos. Considering my very limited Photoshop skills, this tool is invaluable to me. This is a photo I took earlier this week and uploaded directly from in-world. I didn’t even have to crop it. All of the effects were provided by FilterCam and Windlight. What could be easier?

Now, we want to see how YOU use the FilterCam HUD, and we’re giving you some incentive. MechanizedLife is holding a FilterCam Photo Competition with support from the makers of the Avimote PoseMaker HUD. The prize packages total more than L$15,000 and everything you need to know to enter is listed below. Just be sure to get your entries in before the end of the month. And please, don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or drop me an IM in-world if you have any questions! Good Luck!

What: FilterCam Photo Contest

When: 6 February through 28 February 2010, Winners announced 1 March 2010

Prizes

1st Prize – L$5000 + Avimote PoseMaker Personal Edition (L$2450 value)

2nd Prize – L$2500 + Avimote PoseMaker Personal Edition (L$2450 value)

3rd Prize – L$1000 + Avimote PoseMaker Personal Edition (L$2450 value)

Rules

All entries must originate in Second Life and must be created using the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife
Entries must be submitted to the FilterCam Flickr Group
Entries must include the tag “FILTERCAM CONTEST”
Post-processing is permitted, but should be used sparingly as the idea behind the FilterCam HUD is to create beautiful in-world snapshots that do not require extensive post work.
A descripton of the filter/mask used and any post-processing applied should be included in the photo description.
You may use any of the filters/masks included with the FilterCam HUD or you may create and use filters/masks of your own design.
You may submit up to 3 entries.
Entries can be submitted through 12:00am SLT on Sunday, 28 February 2010, at which time judging will begin. Late entries will not be considered.
Winners will be announced on Monday, 1 March 2010 at 5pm SLT and prizes will be distributed at that time.

Judges

The following individuals have agreed to participate as judges for this competition.

CodeBastard Redgrave – Owner, MechanizedLife and Creator of the FilterCam HUD
Gabby Panacek – PR Manager, MechanizedLife
Ryker Beck – Second Life artist and designer, creator of many of the filters/masks included with the FilterCam HUD
Stephen Venkman – Second Life Artist and Photographer
Tillie Ariantho – Second Life Photographer and Creator of Tillie’s Posing Stand with HUD
Jori Watler – Second Life Photographer and Jewelry Designer

About FilterCam HUD

FilterCam is a fantastic visual effects HUD system which makes it effortless to add a variety of high quality special effects to your pictures or when filming machinima. Over 80 high quality masks and filters are provided, including a picture frame and keyhole, as well as blood, cinema, circle, clear, grunge, iphone, nightvision, oval, postcard, scanlines, square, tryptic, and wanted.

FilterCam Tutorial: Creating Masks & Adding Custom Filters to the HUD

Ryker’s Tutorial for making your own filters

About Avimote PoseMaker

The Avimote PoseMaker HUD allows Second Life residents to pose their avatars in any position they like, right where they are, without the need for external tools. It can be used to override part of an existing pose, such as when a hand is stuck in a skirt, or to create complete new poses.

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OMG! What a Deal!

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:16:14 +0000

Do you follow SL Daily Deals? You should! Each day, one creator will set aside a limited quantity of a select item at a discounted price and there are so many good deals to be had. But, you have to be quick as these specials often sell out.

Beginning at Midnight SLT and running all day on Wednesday, January 20, you can pick up the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife less than half price! But don’t wait, there are only 100 available at this price and they will go fast!

The FilterCam HUD is a great little gadget that allows you to add filters, masks, frames, tints and effects to your inworld snapshots…with no post-processing. I’ll post a couple of example photos here and you can find more on the FilterCam Flickr Group stream. Watch SLDD and head over to MechanizedLife for your FilterCam!

This is the Polaroid Mask, that I just rotated and cropped.

The Keyhole Mask.

Sepia Tryptic Filter and Mask.

Want to know more? Follow the links in this post to see what other bloggers have to say about FilterCam 2.0!

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ZOMG! 50% Off EVERYTHING At Exodi!

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:11:32 +0000

Not that one would actually need a reason to take advantage of this kind of sale at Exodi, but here it is…

Ryker’s moving out of the country in just a few short weeks and her kitties need a new home! She’s having a sale to help raise some funds to offset the costs to send them.

The sale runs until the 15th of January, but there’s no need to wait! GO NOW!

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Exclusive: Rouge “Dream” Ensemble by ala Mood

Gabby Panacek — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:07:34 +0000

Jori Watler has always been a great friend to Codie and I. She is, simply, family. So, when she offered to create an exclusive Rouge version of her gorgeous “Dream” Ensemble, we were over-the-moon excited, but not at all surprised by her generosity.

The “Dream” Rouge Ensemble includes necklace, rings, cuffs – and as an added incentive – the matching earrings. The only place this set is available is at the slurl.com/secondlife/Rouge/137/230/2">Rouge Boutique and 50% of the proceeds benefit the Rouge Tiers fund.

The Rouge sim is owned by CodeBastard Redgrave and was designed and built by Eshi Otawara. Rouge is home to the CodeRed Lounge, Boudoir Rouge Gallery Walk, slurl.com/secondlife/Rouge/137/230/2">Rouge Boutique and the Mechanized Life main store.

Designers, interested in the Rouge Affiliate Program? Contact me for more information about offering your items in the slurl.com/secondlife/Rouge/137/230/2">Rouge Boutique. Many thanks to Jori for her continued friendship and patronage. Visit ala Mood for more of Jori’s amazing designs.

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