Rise...Featuring We Love To Blog with Tashi and ipiteme

We all want to succeed, to be victorious...

We all want to rise. 

Sometimes the best thing to do is put on your

best costume, put on your boxing gloves

and fight.

You will rise, you will win...

but you must battle to the end. 

Pippa hair by elua

Lipstick in bold red by LoveMe Skins

Senshi of the End cape, pauldrons, chest ornament and cap by CURELESS&DISORDERLY

Scarlett outfit by Tashi at Addicted To Black Event

Grace laced pumps by ipiteme

Rise

Wonderland...Featuring Designer Circle Round 130 with CNZ, Pretty Things, Indulge Temptation, Jk Style

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.

 Credits:

Faux Dread- The end by Tableau Vivant

LuQus Headwear in onyx by Azoury

Bow Bow in red by Leslie Fravisse

TheInstruments steampunk makeup by SlackGirl
Event exclusive

Lipstick in bold red by LoveMe Skins

Magic Hour Shoulder piece by Fawny (gatcha Rare)

Square clock necklace by *CNZ* at Designer Circle Round 130 for 199L

Tead Dress in black by Pretty Things at Designer Circle Round 130

Morning Dew bracelets and rings by Indulge Temptation! at Designer Circle Round 130

Legpouch in sweettooth by Death Row (gatcha)

Jayde Wedge in black/gold by JK Style at Designer Circle Round 130

Wonderland

Two Sides of Me...Featuring Designer Circle with LoveMe Skins, Pelle, M's Art tattoo

Each of us has two sides to us, sometimes it is hard to find a balance. 

But it is in the balance that we usually find happiness. 

You cannot let people trample on you, being too nice gets you nowhere. 

But you also can not walk over others either. 

So when you find your balance, 

prickly with the soft...

then you find peace.

Ellaine Skin in sunkiss by LoveMe Skins at Designer Circle

Feather Pirate hat by Pure Poison

Agnese Hair in black by Pelle at Designer Circle

Vera Eyeshadow in light Petal by !Musa!

Strawberry Dolly lips by Nemezi

Owl tattoo by M's Art tatoo at Designer Circle

Military Style Embroidered Outfit by Culco at Designer Circle

Lace-up thigh high boots in black by Culco at Designer Circle

Two Sides of Me

I Walk the LIne...Featuring Designer Circle with LoveMe Skins, zOOm, Baubles! by Phe, Icons Of Style and Swank with Indulge Temptation!, Incendia Outdoors

Sometimes you find yourself walking that line because you want
to be with someone.
You fall into line somewhere you never thought you would.
They seem to keep you in line,
keep you on track, and make you a better person.

So here's to walking that line.

Willow Skin with light brow in sunkissed by LoveMe Skins at Designer Circle

  

Brielle hair by [elikatira] at The Fantasy Collective

Spider Rain Necklace 3 by Indulge Temptation! at Swank

Ema Dress by zOOm at Designer Circle

NavyBangles by Baubles! by Phe

LillyEarrings by Baubles! by Phe at Designer Circle

On the Line pose by Icons of Style at Designer Circle

Bird House with Birds by Incendia Outdoors at Swank

I walk the Line

Hello...Featuring Designer Circle with Pelle, Persefona, LoveMe Skins, Pink Cherry, Indulge Temptation!, Baubles! by Phe, LX Essentials, MOoH!, Icon of Styles

Time heals all wounds, but it does not help you forget.

Sometimes its more than you can possibly get past. 

I know, I have been there. 

I suffered from PTSD for years. 

I have been through some really tough times and some really traumatic 

things have passed through my door. 

I thought if I talked about it enough it would work itself out. 

But it didn't. 

I found it hard to get past some things, and even when I thought I dealt with them,

all it took was an event to bring it all up again. 

Other people could trigger something and I would be reliving everything all over again. 

So...I found help. 

I am almost finished with Trauma Conversion Therapy, 

it has changed my life. 

I hope if you are struggling and can't get past something...

find help. 

It does not mean you are weak, it just means you need help to get to the other side of it.

Luise Hair in Golden Blonde by Pelle at Designer Circle

Lady Autumn Wreath by Persefona at Designer Circle

Tasha Skin in Tan by LoveMe Skins at Designer Circle

Rainy Day Nails for slink hands by Pink Cherry at Designer Circle

Tangled Necklace and Earrings by Indulge Temptation! at Designer Circle

Silver Ring Collection by Baubles! by Phe at Designer Circle

Autumn Dance dress by LX Essentials at Designer Circle

Thigh high Boots by MOoH! at Designer Circle

Back Gown poses by Icon of Styles at Designer Circle

Hello

Tougher Than The Rest..Featuring Designer Circle with Pelle, LoveMe Skins, M's Art Tattoo, L'Anguisette, Pink Cherry, [POWERS], Glow Designs, Icons of Style

Sometimes when the deck is stacked against you,
you have to toughen up, get tougher than the rest.
Hold your head high, take things in stride and
keep on movin on.
It's ok to be tough, it's ok to stand up for the things you
believe in.
It is ok to tell someone to stop, you just aren't gonna be treated
like that.

So toughen up, be tougher than the rest!

Afrodite hair in black red by Pelle at Designer Circle

JAMIE OMEGA SKIN APPLIERS FOR LOGO MESH HEADS by LoveMe Skins at Designer Circle

Elegant Lipstick in Electric Red by Pink Acid

Native Spirit Tattoo all in one applier hud by M's Art Tattoo at Designer Circle

Deathly Silence skeleton Hands by Gizza

Nighshade Eyeshadow in Smoke by L'Anguisette at Designer Circle

Bracellet Skull in gold by {FORMANAILS}

Autumn Gold Nails for Slink hands by Pink Cherry at Designer Circle

Jayden Bra and Miniskirt by [POWERS] at Designer Circle

Noah Pointed Pumps in Giraffe by Glow Designs at Designer Circle

The Blox Wall with Poses by Icons Of Style at Designer Circle

Tougher Than The Rest

Black Tie Affair...Featuring Shey and Designer Circle with WoW Skins, L'Anguisette, Pelle, LoveMe Skins, Pink Cherry

Every year at Halloween time, we have a black tie

Halloween party. Everyone comes dressed to the 9, 

but you add your twist to it. 

I love Halloween as it is, but I also love Black Tie affairs. 

Yes, autumn is so much fun!

Fany Skin in tan by Wow Skins at Designer Circle
Designer Circle

Camille Shape by L'Anguisette at Designer Circle
Designer Circle

VictorianGothic "CrystalSpider Tophat" by DeviousMind (gatcha)
dM!

Maya Hair by Pelle at Designer Circle
Designer Circle

Jamie Skin eyeshadow02 by LoveMe Skins at Designer Circle
Designer Circle

Elegant Lipstick in Electric Red by Pink Acid
Marketplace

Mesh bow tie in Lopard Crimson by Barely Legal
Past group gift

Elegant Tuxedo Dress "Lilou" in red by Pink Cherry at Designer Circle for 129L per color

Designer Circle

Avenue Stilettos for Slink High Feet by Shey
Shey

Black Tie Affair

(I know, I know, it's called Low Places)

OMG he is sexy, sorry had to be said!

Is This Real...Featuring Rock Your Rack with LoveMe Skins and DE.Boutique

Rock Your Rack 2015 is now running. 

Don't miss the silent auction and 10L hunt!

Time to find the magic...if you look you will find it everywhere.

Megan Skin in Sunkissed by LoveMe Skins at Rock Your Rack
Megan come in 6 beautiful skin tones: Sugar, Milky, Sunkiss, Tan, Bronze and Cocoa.
Rock Your Rack

AW15 Good For You Gown by DE.Boutique at Rock Your Rack
Rock Your Rack

Chrome Chain Belt by @AdReNaLiZeD
Marketplace

Melancholy metal pauldrons by Death Row Designs
Death Row Designs

Phoenix Rising Wings, headpiece, ring by NSP Floral
NSP Floral

Arachne Headdress by Pure Poison

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 event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation which provides free mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.

The 2015 event is on three sims and involves 64 designers including 4 Platinum Sponsors: Ever An' Angel, Lybra, PurpleMoon, and Sky.  Along with these designers, 5 Live Musical Artists, 1 dance team and 5 DJs will provide entertainment throughout the two week long Event.

Events during the fundraiser include 8 fashion shows, 6 live musical concerts, a performance by the Shadow's Silhouette Dancers, DJ dance parties, a 10L Hunt, Silent Auction areas, and more.  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. 

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website:  http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com

This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 12:00am SLT and will close at 11:59pm SLT on Sunday, October 11, 2015.

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 Fundraising Page 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.

Models Giving Back CEO:  Jamee Sandalwood

Models Giving Back Facebook Page:  MGB FB

Models Giving Back Flickr:MGB

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About the National Breast Cancer Foundation

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. 

Is this Real