Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 1 in 8 women, and an every increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.
Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.
This year's 4th annual event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation providing mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.
The 2016 Event is all together on one sim and involves 63 designers including 9 Gold sponsors: AlaFolie, Athena Couture, Dulce Secrets, Emerald Couture, Empyrean Forge, LaVian & Co, phedora, Prism and Kultivate Magazine. Along with these designers, 14 DJ's, 11 Live Musicians, 22 2D/3D artists, and 22 models will participate in the two week long event.
Events during the fundraiser include 9 fashion shows, 11 live musical concerts, 12 DJ dance parties, a 10L Hunt, Two Silent Auction areas, an Art Exhibit organized by Kultivate magazine, Art Auction and 7Seas Fishing Tournaments. Designers will be providing exclusive creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest and most popular designs donating a percentage as well.
This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00am SLT and will close at 11:59pm SLT on Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Together we can make a difference!
Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/mgb2016 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means.
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About Models Giving Back
Models Giving Back is an agency of professional, certified SecondLife models who give of their time and talents to raise funds for legitimate and verified SL and RL charities.
Models Giving Back was founded in October of 2012 by Jamee Sandalwood after a previous agency dedicated to charity work was forced to close due to the owner leaving SecondLife. Jamee felt the work that was being done needed to be continued and set out to lead the models that were already a part of the former agency into new and bigger endeavors at the newly created Models Giving Back.
To date the agency has partnered with dozens of designers and provided models for runway, print and other functions that support charities around SL.
Rock Your Rack is the creation of Jamee Sandalwood and is owned exclusively by Models Giving Back in SecondLife.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 34. At the time of her diagnosis, there was little information about the disease, and she was forced to make a decision about her health with few options. After her treatment, Janelle made a commitment to help women around the world by educating them about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. This mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services.
So as we get older we find out things...
things that break our hearts,
take us to years gone by...
and we get to relive things we thought
we left behind.
This week I got reacquainted with an old friend.
We both had wanted the same guy.
I didn't realize it at the time.
I was the one dating him...
I guess she pined.
So we lost touch, somewhere along the way,
I don't even remember why.
So I come to find out,
she slept with my husband...
I hate that sometimes you get to go back
and relive some bad times in your life...
things you thought you got over
come back callin,
and in an instant you are back
there...
Feeling all the pain again...
Hangin' out thinkin' about that guy that really does it
for me.
You know...the guy that everyone is going...why him?
But for you, he just totally does it for ya...
Yea that's who I am thinkin' about.
Head over to Swank where they have all things summer!
You don't wanna miss this mix and matchup!
The best way to be noticed is to be confident.
Being confident is knowing you are perfect
just how you are.
So raise your head, walk with pride and
show your confidence.
Sometimes we fall down the rabbit hole.
Sometimes we jump down the rabbit hole.
Sometimes things seem unusual and bizarre.
Sometimes we look for the bizarre.
Whatever your desires are today,
make sure you take time to think about things
a little differently.
Take time to dream...
and maybe even get lost because as they say...
sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.
This blog is dedicated to my daughter
who is the biggest Princess I know.
She sees everything through rose colored glasses
and the world holds every possibility for her.
I so adore her!
.PENUMBRA. SPRING/SUMMER 2016 FASHION WEEK
May 14, 2016 – May 22, 2016
.PENUMBRA. Fashion Week, producer of Second Life’s acclaimed fashion events, provides top designers a stunning platform to showcase their collections. Each season .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week brings to you that season’s must see shows.
.PENUMBRA. proudly presents nearly 80 Spring/Summer 2016 men’s and women’s designers including several first time participants (marked with an *).
Featuring striking full collections are designers Petit Chat, Rayne, Sonatta Morales and Wicca's Wardrobe.
Displaying impressive outfit collections are designers Alli&Ali Designs*, B Barbie Style, Belles Parisiennes, Bliensen + MaiTai*, Byrne, Carrie's Lingerie, Chocolat*, Culco*, Designs by Sebastien*, Entice*, Finale Couture, Glint*, Glitter, Glitterati by Sapphire*, House of Elliot, Kunglers*, Lavian&Co., Loovus, Luna Body Art, LUXE Paris, LX Essentials, Marquesse Pret a Porter*, Masoom, MEVA, Mirror Mirror*, Oceane Body Design, October's 4Seasons, Ooh-la-licious Skins*, Posh Pixels*, Prism, Rapture, Sage, Simply Me!*, Syl's Fashion Boutique*, Tres Beau Designs, Vengeful Threads*, Vero Modero, Virtual Diva Couture, White Room Couture, Wynd*, Xiphora, Zanze & Zanze Men
Presenting stunning designer exclusives showcased at their respective monthly events: [SWANK] Events, Designer Showcase & the Stuff Groups.
.PENUMBRA. is also bringing to the stage the ToddleeDoo Experience showcasing ToddleeDoo designers AnkleBiters*, BabyBurp, BoWillow*, Little Badz Inc.*, Meshy Me*, Sweet Tots*, ToddleTeeZ* & Zanzadoodle.
The glamorous art of fine haute couture is captured in every detail
of this stunning mesh gala gown featuring highly detailed embroidered bead-work
on silk with sparkling beads that flows into a gathered satin bottom with train.
Includes matching opera gloves with 6 hand pose HUD, Slink, Maitreya,
Fitted Mesh, and 5 standard mesh sizes with alpha layers.
Be the lady you are meant to be surrounding yourself in opulence.
Look your best - style right. -- HETH Haute Couture
Speaking of cheap thrills...
I am guilty of one of the worst...
SL shopping...
OMG it's a thrill at times
and I know I need Shoppers anonymous!
But lemme tell ya,
I love a good shopping trip.
Ohhh...Eva found us another shopping event,
(Eva is my bestie on SL).
So, I am off shopping again...
Styling Credits:
Seven hair in blonde by *Drot*
Dream Sunglasses by Swallow
Lips in red by Death Row
Scarf and boots from Cerrys Belted dress & shoes by GeMyles at Designer Circle
Giraffe Sultry Dress by Graffitiwear at Designer Circle
Coffee cup poses by Icons Of Style at Designer Circle