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AF2010 | AtomicBambi & Phobia
Mar 6th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

For her contributions to the Accessory Fair 2010, AtomicBambi has drawn inspiration from The Great White Way. Miss Saigon is a beautiful headpiece with colorful butterflies,  Masquerade (oh, how I love The Phantom Of The Opera) is a gorgeous, bejeweled mask and Wicked, which I’ve chosen to photograph.  I’m absolutely obsessed these days with the musical of the same name, so it only follows that this would be my favorite of the collection. You can find AtomicBambi at Booth 10.

AF2010 Wicked By AtomicBambi

Phobia is a new-to-me store with designs by Mystical Trefoil. With three new releases for Accessory Fair 2010, you will definitely want to stop by and take a look at the styles available.  Here, I’ve chosen to feature the Full Facial piercing with Stars and the Diamond Key necklace. Both are very well made and the piercing features 62 color change options.  Phobia is located at Booth 62.

AF2010 Phobia Full Facial and Diamond Key

AF2010 | Soho by alaMood
Mar 6th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

AF2010 Soho by alaMood

Jori Watler of alaMood debuts her new Soho necklace and earrings at the Accessory Fair 2010 which opened today! I’m in love with the organic shape of the onyx framed in silver and the heavy feel of the chain.  These pieces really stand out when paired with your favorite little black dress. Or wear them with a cropped leather jacket and boots to make a statement.  And, I should probably mention that Soho is available in ELEVEN color options. That’s right. ELEVEN stones to choose from.  I might never have to wear another piece of jewelry again. *dies* (okay, well, one of the color options is actually a group gift…just one more reason to be in the group!)

You can find alaMood at Booth 52.  You might want to hurry over there now.

Ooh La La – Accessory Fair 2010 Sneak Peek
Mar 4th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

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!

LacieCakes-Royally Flushed

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!

Split Pea-I Told Lies To Your Family

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. Read the rest of this entry »

A Few Of My Favorite Things…
Feb 20th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

…created by a few of my favorite people.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

MichaMi’s brand new Tori Dress by Milla Michinaga. The ensemble comes with tights, but I think it works with bare legs, too.  The Boho Birdie Necklace from Sable Rose by Rosie Barthelmess. I blogged about this earlier in the week and haven’t had it off since, I love it so. Truth’s latest release, Justine, in Champagne by Truth Hawks. Truth is a machine, pumping out three or four new styles every week. And his styles, including demos, are available on xstreet.

The background texture is by Moo Money of Made By Moo. I’ve become a bit of a textureholic lately, because it is so much easier to snap lovely pictures when there is something pretty to pose against.  Moo just released dozens of gorgeous wallpapers, with and without baseboards, in a whole rainbow of colors.  This is from the Grandma’s Neutral Wallpaper Browns pack.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

And here’s a close-up of Jori Watler’s Upon Wings ring which is available at alaMood as part of this week’s Stumblebum Brigade event. Jori makes so many lovely things, more often than not, if you see me out and ask me who made the jewelry I’m wearing, at least one piece will be Jori’s.

I love all of my very talented friends. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. <3

Boho Chic…Boho Cheap! Thursday’s SLDD
Feb 17th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

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?

Sable Rose SLDD 18 Feb 2010

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!

A Sweet SL Daily Deal…Starting at Midnight!
Feb 6th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

Jori Watler of alaMood has a sweet treat for SL Daily Deals! Starting at 12:01am SLT on Sunday, February 7, you can pick up these gorgeous rings!

alaMood Sweet Stack for SL Daily Deals

Sweet Stack features multiple rings in platinum with flashes of pink and includes a set of rings for both the right and the left hands. But don’t wait! There are only 150 sets available at the SLDD price of L$250! These rings won’t be available once they are sold out, so you will want to hurry over and get yours before they are gone!

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!

FilterCam HUD Photo Contest – L$15,000 In Prizes
Feb 6th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

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?

Day 18 - Hiding In Plain Sight

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.

Day 19: Quick Pic – Coming Soon from Exodi
Feb 3rd, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

Stephanie is the latest skin from Exodi. Ryker Beck sent out her third and final pre-release gift skin to her group today called Hot Date. The entire line will be released on Valentine’s Day, so stay tuned.

Day 19 - Quick Pic: Coming Soon From Exodi

I’m wearing Stephanie in the Panacek skin tone and the new Melissa Hair from Truth in Champagne.  The frame is provided by FilterCam, of course, so there is no post-processing, just a quick crop.  Happy Tuesday!

Day 17: Daydreaming
Jan 30th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

What a relaxing evening. Stretched out in a comfy chair, relaxing and daydreaming while Codie names her new turtles.

Day 17 - Daydreaming

I really love the new Brooke skins from 5th & Oxford. Roslin and CJ have, once again, paid remarkable attention to the even the smallest details and Roslin’s experience as a makeup artist really comes through in this line. Here, I’m wearing the Kitty makeup, Number 4, in the Medium tone. I will have to show you more of the body at a later date…perhaps we’ll feature some lingerie since Valentine’s day will be here soon!

Brooke by 5th and Oxford

Also wearing, the Ebba Jeans and Fearne top from MichaMi, the new Joanna hair from Truth and my comfy petankos from Zero Number.  I’m lounging on the Model Chair by Glitterati. Oh, and both photos were taken with the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife…just shoot and crop and tada! Instant framed photo!

LOTD: MichaMi Rocks My Plurk!
Jan 30th, 2010 by Gabby Panacek

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, I’m building a super highway. When 2010 began, I resolved to keep a more consistent blogging schedule and complete the 365 Day Challenge. I’ve failed miserably at both. The only thing to do, at this point, is pick up and try again, right? Okay, here we go!

Milla Michinaga moved her MichaMi mainstore to the Glitter sim a couple of weeks ago, and with the move, released some new separates. The Pia is a pair of cut-out leggings, and Maisie features a sweater and leggings with a subtle, tone-on-tone pattern that can be worn casually or dressed up, together or separate. Both Pia and Maisie are available in a range of colors.

Day 16: LOTD featuring MichaMi by Milla Michinaga

I’ve been wearing this particular look for almost a week now and I loved it so much, I had to use the image to update my Plurk page. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The thing I love best about MichaMi’s clothes is how well they mix and match into my entire wardrobe. Milla creates everything on all possible layers, so it is a snap to mash her styles with just about anything! Or wear them all on their own. Milla has impeccable taste, and her talent and style really shine through with each new design.

Now go! Rush over and buy everything she’s ever made. You won’t regret it!

Style Notes:
Top: MichaMi Maisie Sweater in Plum
Skirt: League Thermal Skirt in Multistripe
Leggings: MichaMi Pia Leggings in Black
Boots: Tesla Angelina Boots in Seductress
Jewelry: alaMood Celestial Cuff in Platinum, Mandala Takara Bangle/Metal in Silver, Mandala Takara Nail/metal in Silver
Belt: Coco WideBelt (embossing) in Black
Skin: Exodi Stephanie in Panacek Tone, 2010 MakeUp
Hair: Truth Grace in Champagne
Eyes: Exodi Vetro Eyes in Blue
Pose: Glitterati by Katey Coppola

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