Bridge to Grace...Featuring Swank with Sascha's Designs

You don't always need a plan.
Sometimes you just need time to breath, relax, trust
and see what happens!

This post is dedicated to everyday angels...
the ones that make this life a little easier.

Naomi bento hair by enVOGUE 

Tompounce dress and sunglasses (also includes shoes, not shown)
by Sascha's Designs at Swank

Karishma long necklace by aisling

Bridge to Grace

Shape of You...Featuring Chop Zuey

Jewels gets a makeover. 

I think I am in love with the new bento head. 

I changed my head, my body and my skin. 

Whole new Jewels. 

Of course it wouldn't be complete without
some amazing jewelry.  

Thank you Belle!

Britney hair enVOGUE 

Catwa Head Catya with custom shape

A Thousand Kisses Jewelry by Chop Zuey

Tori Skin by Amara Beauty 

Shape Of You

Cold as Ice...Featuring Swank with MUSE

I have been told that I am cold sometimes,
in a world where there is so much pain,
so many people looking to take advantage of you
and so many ways to get hurt...
It can be hard not to come off cold.
I hope there is still a part of me that can
find that softer side and let someone
in to share my life...
time will tell. 

Alice Hair by enVOGUE 

Winter Solice wings and crown by Astralia 

Show Design Cold as Ice makeup by Madrid Solo

Mouthy Mock lips in subzero by [mock]

Enchantress gown by [MUSE] at Swank

Cold As Ice

Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend...Featuring Chop Zuey with The Chanel Set

There is nothing more luxurious as diamonds on soft silky skin.
Treat your favorite person...or adorn yourself in these
lavish gems.

Ashley Hair by enVOGUE

The Chanel Set by Chop Zuey

Mykonos bra and panties by Blueberry at Arcade Gacha

Centerfold poses 19 and 21 by DeePosed

Diamond's Are a Girl's Best Friend

Cheap Thrills...Featuring We Love To Blog with Dulce Secrets, Indulge Temptation!, HUDSON's Co, Serendipity, Kaerri

I am not sure about anyone else but I love to hit
the dance floor.
There is something about music that can move even
the hardest hearts, that can move your soul
and compel you to action.

Find a good friend or lover and
hit the dance floor.
Dance like nobody is watching and
enjoy just moving your body. 

Nadine hair by enVOGUE

Tantalized obsession eyeshadow by Dulce Secrets

Luster Desert Sand Lip by Dulce Secrets

Caprice jewelry by Indulge Temptation! 

50% off at Color Me Project

Denim summer outfit by HUDSON's Co. Gift for Womenstuff Hunt

Rainbow Butterfly Heels by Serendipity

La Joya Couch, Wall, Tall pink cactus, patio base, fountain, table cactus, rug, snakeplant, mosaic donkey, trio fountain, wall platesby Kaerri

Cheap Thrills

Summer...Featuring Swank with Ch's Designs, Outside the Box, Kaya's Ray of Sunshine, Digitize, Dolome

I am not sure about you but I am already starting
to dread the summer coming to an end.
This has been a fabulous summer of adventure and
firsts. We got to do some new things this year...
yea, wish the summer could last forever!

Nadine hair by enVogue at Hair Fair 2016

Jalisco swimsuit for Maitreya by Ch's Designs at Swank
Also includes Slink and Belleza

Surf's Up decor by Outside the Box at Swank

Green and White surf Shacks by Kaya's Ray of Sunshine at Swank

Cannabis mature plant by Digitize at Swank

Hippo Floater by Aphrodite

Beach/Patio umbrella and lounge by Dolome Designs at Swank

Turtle Floaty by RnB Designs

Summer of 69

Love Myself...Featuring Designer Circle with Pelle, Ashmoot, Awear, Icons for Style

I am proud to be able to blog about this rare skin condition.
It is called Vitiligo. May are aware of the condition from
America's top model when Chantelle Brown-Young
competed. She helped bring the condition to light
and showed the world how it can be beautiful to
be different. I myself have a lot of scars from an accident
and I have chosen to celebrate them.
If anyone wants to ask me what they are from,
 I have an amazing story to tell.
Chantelle also has that same privilege.
And yes I believe it to be a privilege. 
These things that make us different do not define us,
but rather they enhance our uniqueness.

So let your quirks shin. Be proud to stand out in a crowd.
You are beautiful and anyone who loves you
will find all your imperfections to be perfect!

Model with rare skin disease lets her quirks shine

Britney hair by enVOGUE

Milena skin by Pelle at Designer Circle

Necklaces and ring by Ashmoot at Designer Circle

Zip mini shorts outfit and black heels by Awear at Designer Circle

Clutch Poses and clutch by Icons of Style at Designer Circle

Love Myself

Introducing Metaverse...Featuring Heth Haute Couture

This royal blue trumpet gown features luxurious silk with lace overlay and is heavily embellished with thousands of silver shimmering beads. The dramatic collar and shoulder pieces add the perfect touch of sophisticated elegance and high dramatic fashion that will will get you all the right looks. Includes 5 standard mesh, 5 Fitmesh, Slink, Belleza, and Matireya sizes, with alpha layer.

The Veruska Diamond Couture Jewelry Set - an elegant modern-baroque set that is fit for the royalty in all of us. Vivid rainbow diamonds set in platinum, this set includes crown, earrings, necklace, 2 double bracelets (L&R), 2 single bracelets (L&R) and 2 rings (L&R) with fully animated diamonds and resizers included in each piece. Complete your most elegant ensembles with this elegant set.

Calling all models new and old,

Haute Monde Agency is a chic and succinct fashion agency, for those of you that are already enrapturing, living and breathing fashion into every facet of your second life. Haute Monde Agency is looking for models to join their agency and to be cast in several upcoming shows.

If you have a sense of high fashion styling or just plain love fashion in Second Life come and strut your stuff for us.

★ Casting Date: 4/7/2016

★ Times: 12 noon SLT & 7 pm. SLT.

★ Styling for the casting:  Spring 2016 Trends - Think colors! Be Bright, Be Bold and wow us!

Here is a link to Google images for Spring 2016 Trends. 

★ Casting Results will be posted in Metaverse main group and sent to models in-world. Please join the following group if your are casting for Haute Monde Agency.

Metaverse Group Key: 48f57da4-f5ed-faed-356a-99e2befa42a2

★ You will be also be given a notecard with Rehearsal Dates and other information at that time.

★ Casting Location

Casting Information:

★ Please have a Dv C hud on, if you do not own one please contact Lady Falina Katze-Elmer before the casting for a free copy.

★ Please 6 poses, a walk and the walk routine will be provided at day of casting.

★ Please join the Metaverse main group prior to the casting date.

★ Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes before the casting time you are coming too. This will be the check-in time for the casting.

★ Please be on time if you arrive late you will need to come to the next casting.

★ You will line up backstage in  alphabetical order by legacy names.

★ Please be respectful to all models waiting to be casted.

Sincerely,

Lady Falina Katze - Elmer
Haute Monde Agency - COO
 © A METAVERSE & CO® Press Release March 2016 

Leticia hair by enVOGUE

Adela blue eyeshadow by !Musa!

Kiss Kiss lips in Navy Blue by Enchanted Ink

The Daliah Gown by Heth Haute Couture

The Verushka Diamond Couture Jewelry by Heth Haute Couture

     ♛ METAVERSE & CO ♛
_______________________________________________________

SNEAK PEEK: METAVERSE is Opening in April, 2016. You can stop by NOW for a SNEAK PEEK.

Hello and Welcome to METAVERSE & CO. We would like to invite you to use this notecard as a guide to help you understand our complex. While visiting us we encourage you to feel free to walk around and explore. Touch the sign boards for additional information that you might see. You may wish to become a student in one of our modeling classes, or go for the crown and compete in this years Mr and Miss Metaverse Pageants. Again, welcome to Metaverse & Co. We thank you for coming to spend time with us.

Now, let's begin by visiting the METAVERSE & CO main offices.

1. The Main Offices for METAVERSE & CO.

OWNER: Hethwen 
OWNER Cacilia McMaster

2. The Offices of the COO's and Owners of METAVERSE
Landmark

Description: While these offices are considered our private offices, they are always open to the public to come and visit us and ask any questions that you might have, or relax with us and just chat. This is where we meet and brainstorm our idea's on all the projects we work on.

3. METAVERSE Shopping (for your fashion needs)
Landmark

4. Metaverse Modeling Academy - Main Theatre
Landmark

Description: Welcome to our main theatre. This is where we host all of our shows and events. It also serves as the classroom we use to teach our classes.

5. Metaverse Modeling Academy Offices
Landmark

COO:  Jewel χⓄ ƤѺώ ƤѺώ  (jewelofdeniel)

Description: Metaverse Modeling Academy [MMA] is a sophisticated and professional academy with a mission to provide each student a successful modeling career by providing the proper skills, resources and knowledge needed to enter the competitive world of SL modeling. We offer a comprehensive, 14 week program with intuitive courses that accelerate the learning process with the guidance of a professional team of award winning and title holding experts.  

6. Metaverse Pageantry Offices

COO: Issy Flatley 

Description: ♛ METAVERSE PAGEANTRY ♛
The Crown Jewel of Pageants in the Metaverse - This group represents the Mr & Miss Metaverse Pageants. Each year we host 2 of the largest pageants in SL where we allow everyone to compete who is in good standing with METAVERSE. Everyone is welcome. The group is for candidates, sponsors, judges, and staff and is now open to the general public. 

7. Haute Monde Agency Offices
Landmark

COO: Lady Falina Katze-Elmer 

Description:  The Haute Monde Agency [HMA]
Representing the Finest Models in SecondLife
Haute Monde or High-Society is a way of life. A chic and succinct reference to a more fashionable world. Those of us already enraptured by it, live and breathe it in every facet of our lives, ever-immersed in the overwhelming intricacies of what it is to be part of that higher-caliber modeling community.

8. Modeling It Forward - Offices
Landmark

 COO: Haylie Gottesmann 

Description: Modeling It Forward is an open group working with all agencies and models across the SL grid. Our goal is simple - each month we select an SL charitable organization to work with and donate 100% of our previous months income to. We are open to everyone who deisres to contribute in a positive way. Zero tolerance for drama. We have model audtions once a month. We promote SL businesses for runway shows. It's time to give it forward. Join us now please. Posting rights granted after first active participation.

9. Metaverse Magazine - Offices
Landmark

 COO: Hethwen Vertaus-Collinwood

Coming Summer 2016 - Metaverse Magazine [MM] - More than just a pretty book. Metaverse Magazine will be the leading source of what is happening in SL. The resource that all professionals turn to for informative articles, the most current releases, fashion and Event reviews, the HOTTEST new designers, and feature spreads on who to watch, what to wear, and the best events to attend in SL.

10. The SL Academy of Fashion Arts and Sciences [SAFAS] Offices
Landmark 

COO: Hethwen Collinwood & Cacilia McMasters 

Description: The SL Academy of Fashion Arts and Sciences [SAFAS]©®
A professional honorary organization with open membership. Organization and staff positions are extended by our Board of Governors to distinguished contributors to the arts and sciences of SL fashion.
*Group posting rights are granted upon Board approval
*Yearly awards program to recognize those who are an integral part of the SL Fashion community, and who have advanced the fashion world of SL through their contributions, artistry, and achievements.

11. The Official Residence for current Mr and Miss Metaverse
Landmark

Mr. Metaverse: (Upcoming in 2016)
Miss Metavserse: (Upcoming in 2016)
NOTE:: As part of the awards Mr and Miss Metaverse receive each year they are both given a fully furnished luxury home to live in. The land and entire package are provided and paid for at no cost to our winners.

© A METAVERSE & CO® Press Release March 2016
UPDATED: 3-20-2016

Fear...Featuring Fashion For Life with [AtTire]

Our Deepest Fear

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
by Marianne Williamson

Shynila crown (rare) by aisling

Desiree hair by enVOGUE

Renaissance eyeshadow by !Musa!

Lines and dots tats by Lovely Disarray

Draped Camisk by [AtTire] at Fashion For LIfe 2016

Tortuga Princess earrings, armbands, bracelet and jewelry scarf (gatcha's) by aisling

  The Fashion For Life committee is proud to announce the dates for Second Life's 10th Annual Clothing Fair benefiting Relay For Life of Second Life. This event has become a mainstay of the fashion community and  we are excited to continue the tradition with a special 10th anniversary event. The event will open its doors on March 6th 2016 and run for 14 days, closing at 6pm SLT on March 20th.

This event began as a dream 10 years ago with 34 designers participating all with a special reason to fund raise for Relay For Life. Since that date, it has grown to over 180 Designers covering 10 sims and has raised close to 20 million Linden Dollars for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society .  To celebrate this Special Event and Milestone, Amethyst Starostin and Nevar Lobo, the founders of the Clothing Fair in 2006, have returned to plan this amazing event.

This year is going to be a trip back in time and Celebrate the history of the Clothing Fair (Fashion for Life). Prepare to be immersed in 10 of the greatest sims built by some of Second Life's most talented builders. What is the Theme you ask ? Well its :  " THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT"

We are looking forward to presenting 14 days of shopping from some of the most dedicated designers here in Second Life.  Each one is committed to raising as much money for Relay for Life of Second Life and the American Cancer Society as possible.

This year we are again inviting the Live Musicians and DJ's of Second Life to join us. T1 Radio will be covering 24/ 7 through out the fair , fund raising and letting us all know just what can be found through out the 10 sims. 

But that is not all:

With over 150 designers, we will also offer One of A Kind Auctions, Fashion Shows, Treasure Hunt, and a Photo Contest. Also, the fabulous Elysium Cabaret Dance troupe will be there to perform not one but two shows during the event.

To find out how you can get involved go to our website: http://fashionforlifesl.com/ !

 Fear

Grandpa Tell Me 'bout the Good Old Days...Featuring Fashion For Life 2016 with Crie Style, Semi-Precious Jewelry, Posh Pixels and Kushi Textures

Today I am drawn into thinking about the past. 

My mom use to own a fabric store and 

I use to spend hours with her at trade shows and 

little shops looking for the perfect fabrics 

for her store to sell. 

I learned to love fabrics, the way they are made...

and what you can do with them. 

I spent even more hours making my own clothing

and crafts for others. 

My mom is in the hospital, 

a small surgery turned into something 

that has us all worried and on edge. 

She had some heart trouble through the surgery

and thus is still being monitored. 

Funny how it takes an event to make us look back. 

Paige hair by enVOGUE

Pretty in Pink lipstick by L'Anguisette

Chanson eyepiece in onyx by Crie Style at Fashion For Life 2016
Landmark to come later

Bergeres jewelry Semi-Precious Jewelry at Fashion For Life 2016
Landmark to come later

Selene gown, beret and cigarette by Posh Pixels at Fashion For Life 2016
Landmark to come later

Oceania brooch by Heth Haute Couture

Emily Shoes for slink high feet by Urban Cherry

Fabric bolts showing the textures available by Kushi Textures at Fashion For Life 2016
Landmark to come later

Grandpa Tell Me 'bout the Good Old Days

Would it Matter...Featuring Designer Circle with CODEX, LA!LA

I think we all ask, would it matter if I was here?
I know in my life I had the privilege of seeing just
what life would be like, for others, if I wasn't here.

But we all matter if we are important enough to be
missed if we were gone.

It does matter, it's like a rock being thrown into a pond.
The ripples go far and wide and are immeasurable.
So stop thinking it wouldn't matter and figure out how
you can make a difference.

Inna hair by enVOGUE Hair

shave base hair in bloom: plumify by adoness Hair Fair 2014 gift

Bullet Punk earrings by CODEX at Designer Circle

Dakara Shadow and Lipstick in Rockstar by RAPTURE

Golden Angel Set mask and arm ribbons by Astralia (gatcha)

Night Out Hearts dress by LA!LA at Designer Circle

Yuki Necklace in black by Zibska

Pyrocant cuffs by eXxEsS

Deep Sear leggins by Catnip Loveotomy

Bev Boots by Heth Haute Couture

Would it Matter

Who's Pulling The Strings Around Your Heart?...Featuring Designer Circle with CNZ, Secrets, AsHmOoT, Culco, Persefona

inexplicable

[in-ek-spli-kuh-buh l, in-ik-splik-uh-buh l]

adjective

1.

not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.

"She was inexplicable, right from the moment I laid my eyes on  her. 

I knew, down in my heart that I must have her...

I must posses her."

For what he did not realize was that to posses such a creature

would be to break her. 

Round 123

Audrey hair by enVOGUE

Athena Eyes by CNZ at Designer Circle

Arrow Industrial Piercing by SECRETS at Designer Circle

Purple Rain makeup lips and tears by Glamorize

Acc Coll_Pacifier w Volume by AsHmOoT at Designer Circle

Acc Coll_Long Knot Necklace by AsHmOoT at Designer Circle

Plunge Neck Skater Dress by Culco at Designer Circle

Wind up Key in black by Persefona at Designer Circle

B Coll_FNP/graphic #1 nails by AsHmOoT at Designer Circle

Coll_Wook Stock leggins by AsHmOoT at Designer Circle

Noa Heels for slink feet by ILLI

Dark Song of Swans Elegant Plush by Sweet Thing (gatcha)

Who's Pulling The Strings Around Your Heart?

And I Am Telling You...Featuring Swank with 7 Deadly s{K}ins, Semi-precious, Rebellion, Chambre Rose

Life is made to make fun of.
If you can't laugh at yourself, you are taking life too seriously.
Find ways to entertain yourself and others,
and have fun!

Isabella hair by enVOGUE

Event Makeup by7 Deadly s{K}ins (gift) at Swank

Wynter Earrings and Necklace in gold by Semi-Precious at Swank

Diamonde Shades by Rebellion at Swank

Inata Exclusive by Chambre Rose at Swank

Alexandra boots in black by N-core

And I Am Telling You

I'm gonna love you through it...Featuring Rock Your Rack with Jumo

Rock Your Rack 2015 is now running. 

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

JUMO's  for Rock Your Rack event is Courage. 

It is a tribute to all the people that battled and are still battling against all kinds of cancer, 

and also to their families, 

as they are all filled with Courage to face their life's challenges. 

It is a very elegant gown, full of style and meaning, that comes in five different colors,

 red, black, green, gold and blue. 

It includes a headpiece and you can also get the matching jewels that are sold separately.

Price:
Courage Gown - 499 Lindens
Courage Jewelry - 399 Lindens

Alice hair by enVogue
enVOGUE

Ondine eyeshadow in 4 by La Boheme
La Boheme

Courage Gown by Jumo at Rock Your Rack

Courage Jewelry by Jumo at Rock Your Rack

Rock Your Rack is on 3 sims:

RYR 2015 Sim 1

RYR 2015 Sim 2

RYR 2015 Sim 3

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. 

I'm gonna love you through it