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Quickie: Thursday Night Dance Party

Gabby Panacek — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:31:20 +0000

Nexeus Fatale is getting his DJ groove on again and has decided to restart his Thursday Night Dance Parties at various locations around the grid. Tonight, he was at Rouge! RL kept me longer than I had anticipated so I was in a bit of a rush getting dressed, but I really liked what I threw together. It was the perfect outfit for a low-key night out dancing with good friends and great music.

Style Notes:
Shirt: [LeLutka]-SHIRI top/white
Bandeau: [RD] Tintable Bandeau Top (tinted to flesh tone) by Dice Beattie
Pants: Sweetest Goodbye [SG*] Bombom – Black
Shoes: Pixel Mode [PM] Kavika Sheen – Plain -Silver
Hair: Gritty Kitty: Marlei – blonde
Bracelets: +plus*Wide Bangle in Silver*, [Armidi Gisaci] Glitz Bangle combo – Assorted 10
Ring: Canimal Novelty Rings – Seal with a kiss
Piercing: /Fuel/ Monroe
Skin: :: Genesis :: Eden Nutmeg – Codie
Eyes: ~Glanz~ .::Eyes::. mid : FreshBlue
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

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The Armoire: Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:05:36 +0000

For the next five days, March 18th through March 22nd, five of Second Life’s most renowned and talented jewelry designers present for you a very special trunk show: The Armoire. Candy Cerveau of Eye Candy, Caliah Lyon of Muse, Violet Voltaire of Violet Voltaire, Kesseret Steeplechase of Kess Kreations, and Saiyge Lotus of Balderdash have each created living dioramas to showcase the mood and theme of their collections. These unique exhibits are hidden in a mystical labyrinth with a shopping pavilion nestled in its core.

So what makes this jewelry showcase different than any other? Its designed to be interactive. The jewelry will be displayed by live models positioned in each diorama and visitors are encouraged to join in the Journeyman’s Quest to collect gemstones that will lead them to spectacular qifts, including some limited edition items. Here’s a bit of information about the quest as it was shared with me:

You are a journeyman jeweler newly learning your trade. You have traveled to a magical labyrinth where you’ve heard you can perfect your skills with some of the finest jewelers in the land. You’ve been given a jewelry box to collect gems for your creations, and in the labyrinth, your task is to seek those magical gems. Collect six of each color to gain a Key of Knowledge that opens magical chests — do they hold the knowledge that you seek? Open the chests of silver and gold, and your quest for the Master’s exemplary jewelry is complete.

Take this magic carpet to the event site and begin your own quest. Keep reading for more information and photos of some of the designs that are featured.
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And On The Seventh Day, Ryker Created Eden

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:33:59 +0000

Ryker Beck, noted artist and the designer behind Genesis, has as much drive and determination as she does talent and creativity. For the last few weeks, I have stalked her plurks and flickr relentlessly, just waiting for her to give us yet another glimpse into her quest to design a new skin line. Along the way, she’s asked for comments, suggestions, criticisms…and she’s taken them all into account, incorporating those that fit her vision, and filing away the rest for future reference.

In the end…Eden was born!

Genesis: Eden: Nutmeg: Saturday with Freckles

I’ve seen this skin on several different avatars, each with a unique shape, and what I find magical is this: Eden seems to morph itself onto whatever shape you are wearing and play up its best features. I was talking with Jori Watler about Eden on Sunday night and her comment was, “It should be called Chameleon.”And she’s right.

I’m obsessively particular about skins and rarely find any outside of my beloved Fleur that fit my shape. Genesis is a whole new world. This is no fly-by-night, first-time skin designer throwing new makeups on an open source base. No. Ryker Beck has painted, tweaked and refined this skin with a sense of artistry and eye to detail that rival even the most accomplished and experienced skin makers.

Keep reading to see the rest of the twenty (That’s right! T.W.E.N.T.Y…and each comes with a freckled version, too!) make up styles and a full-lenth photo of the body.(...)
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Post tags: Eden, Fashion World of SL, FashionFeedofSL, Genesis, MV-SL-Fashion, Ryker Beck, Skin Release

The Three C’s

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:42:17 +0000

We all know a diamond’s value is measured by the 4 C’s, but my wardrobe is dominated by only 3. I am all about clothes that are Cool, Casual and Comfy.

Yesterday morning, I logged in to find MichaMi‘s latest release, The Noomi Jackets and Mini-Dresses, and spent much of the day running around the grid accessorizing, mixing and matching, and changing color combinations at every turn. In the end, I chose to pair the jacket with one of my favorite pieces from Last Call, a great pair of jeans and some flats from Jori Watler’s new store, Pretties by JB. Then I added some crazy hair from Amrita (which I am in love with, by the way) and a skin from Tokeo Platik, a store suggested to me by Paypabak Writer. Now I feel completely relaxed and as though I could move easily from an afternoon at the park to drinks with the girls after a day of shopping.

I’ve got more Noomi to show you very soon. The color combinations of the dresses are perfect for spring and the jacket is so versatile, I haven’t finished putting together all of the looks I want to share!

Right now, though, I have to let you see more of these fantastic flats! On the top row are a few of the Riva Uniques: Golden Brocade, Coco Beach, Pink Dolly, and Groovy Swirls. Below them are the OoLaLa’s in Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz. (click the photo to view the larger size for more detail)

And don’t forget to pick up the Riva Originals, ballet flats in soft, solid colors, some bracelets and a few handbags while you’re there. Jori’s in the process of designing a new line of shoes for the spring and summer and has plans to release a line of prim lashes and other customizable items.

Style Sheet:
Jacket: MichaMi’s Noomi
Tunic: Last Call’s Patricia
Jeans: Zaara’s Classic Jeans
Shoes: Pretties by JB’s Riva Uniques
Hair: Amrita’s Kasandra-Noon
Earrings: Yummy’s Gypsy Hoops
Bag: Creamshop’s Madrid
Skin: Tokeo Plastic’s Titania Brushfire
Eyes: Glanz Eyes Fresh Blue
Manicure: Nevermore’s Super Nova
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

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Paisley Park

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:52:18 +0000

When I saw the names given to the different color variations of caLLie cLine‘s latest dress, I expected to find her signature palette of fun, bright tones. With names like sUmmeR’s sUnsHiNe, haRpeRs biZZaRe, gRaciana’s gOOdieS, gOgO giRL, baBy’s boDaciOuSneSS, and caLLie’s crazy paisley party dress, you can imagine my surprise when I realized the shades of blue, steel, copper, grape and black and white were muted, delicate and the perfect tones for showing off the classic paisley print.

The paisly party dress by caLLie cLine with its bell skirt, strapless bodice, plunging back and wide belt can be dressed up or down. And because the colors are so soft and almost neutral, the dress creates a stunning backdrop on which to show off a spectacular piece of jewelry or other stand-out accessory. Zaara‘s Malachite Necklace, with matching earrings, is just such a piece. The large green stones accented with black and silver beg to be worn with an outfit that will compliment, not compete with, their eye-catching presence. I added a couple of large rings with black stones, Redgrave’s Big Sapphire and Paper Couture’s Times Square, and my go-to manicure, Super Nova by Nevermore.

As usual, Callie gives you tons of options with this dress and includes all of the accessories you need to wear it right out of the store, including puffed, off the shoulder arm cuffs with lace trim, and a complete set of black diamond jewelry – ring, bracelet and earrings. I chose baBy’s boDaciOuSneSS for this photo, but I’ll admit that the grape hue of sUmmeR’s sUnsHiNe is probably my favorite. But you should try them all, mix and match them with your favorite accessories and create a look that is uniquely you. Have Fun!

Style Sheet:
Dress: baBy’s boDaciOuSneSS paisley party dress (b&w) by caLLie cLine
Shoes: HAYSURIZA Cyndi (Platform-Strap-pumps Black)
Necklace & Earrings: Zaara – Kaya Malachite
Rings: Redgrave – Ring black saphire oversize, P.C. Times Square Ring – Kyanite – Dark Blue
Hair: (VW) Pushed and Shoved – Brown Tones
Manicure: Nevermore – Super Nova
Skin: Fleur Allure Caramel Lounge 3
Eyes: Glanz .::Eyes::. mid : FreshBlue
Lashes: Miriel Lashes – Feather

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