Gatsby Inspired look @ The Dressing Room

June 2013- The Dressing Room display

I’m a huge fan of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and the original version of the motion picture, (the good one with dashing Robert Redford :-) ).  When I walked into the June edition The Dressing Room, I was inspired by Drift Zoe Maxi dress in Bloom and LaGyo Poppy headpiece in pink.  To complete the look, I purchased Just Design Deviant Shoes in Shock pink and paired it with some Arcade finds; Gizza Straw Summer Bag and Pink Fuel Harley 04 skin (a huge THANK YOU goes out to ★MISS V♛ USA ★ Averil who shared some of her goodies with me (and started my Arcade addiction :-) ).  Remember ladies, The Dressing Room is a discount shopping event with creations from top SL designers reduced to 40-70L.  I believe a new rounds starts Friday, June 21, so hop over and grab up these deals before they are gone.

I’m Not Your Toy Charity Event

I'm Not your Toy-Final

This week, June 17-23, 2013, kicks off the first annual I’m Not Your Toy Charity event to benefit and raise awareness of violence against women and children. 100% donations go to “Associaçao Projecto Criar.”

“I’m Not Your Toy” goal is to raise funds in SecondLife® for RL non-profit associations against child and woman abuse. With the help of SL® designers, models, bloggers and friends who are ready to give their time and talent with nothing to receive ONLY the happiness to know that together we can made a difference in someone life.

Founded by MUTYA [VM] VERO MODERO ELITE MODEL 2013 Lua Vendetta, felt it was important to choose a charity that benefited children. Lua Vendetta’s vision is for every child in foster and kinship care to feel safe and loved, and that these special kids are empowered to create security and connection through healthy self-expression. The charity achieves this through the provision of inspirational creative arts programs that help kids develop confidence and healthy self-expression.

On Monday, June 17th there was a fashion show and charity hunt.  Unfortunately, I crashed numerous times and wasn’t able to attend the whole show, but while at the event venue I picked up a few exclusive hunt items designed to benefit the I’m Not Your Toy charity.  Lua designed an exclusive free INYT pink tee for ladies (don’t worry gents, there is a male version as well).  I paired the tee with the INYT free shoulder Owl and tie-dyed hunt skirt (middle photo).  Ghee also created the coral summer short set (top right) and image factory constructed the “I’m Not Your Toy” picture frame (bottom left).  All hunts items are available the rest of the week. This is a wonderful cause and I urge you to donate.  Look forward to exclusive creations, hunts, auctions, designer walls, and other fashion shows, so pop over already and do your part. Taxi please…

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INYT is Sponsored by:

*Vero Modero
*AD Creations Doll House
*AFI Designs
*Amarelo Manga
*BellaDona
*Bubble’s Designs
*CRISTAL’S CREATION
*Countdown
*Catskillz
*Desir
*Epic Productions House
*Ghee
*ImaGe Factory
* Jewelry by Jake*
*LpD
*Paisley Daisy
*Posesion Poses
*Prism
*Purple Moon Decorations
*RUSSH LUSSH
*Stars!
*[sYs]
*!smesh
*The Muse Poses
*YOKANA
*Zenshi and Zanze
*7DS
*{.LaZo.}Boo Kids & Designs

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Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Blue Maxi Dress & pose 6:16:13 by Gloria Silverstone

Happy Sunday and Happy Father’s Day to you all!

I found out about another great discount weekly shopping event, Lazy Sunday.  I have subscribed for a little while now and wanted to share a few items that are offered at a discount today only.  Lazy Sunday is a recurring weekly discount event on Sunday with items reduced to 75L and lower only available on Sunday.  A notecard is sent to group members ever Sunday with the participating stores offers.

Today, I purchased ILAYA Maxi Jersey Dress in Blue for 65L.  It fits my body perfectly and there are other colors options.  Ilaya also offered Sunday Blues poses pack of 7 for 65L.  All items are available today, Sunday, June 16, 2013 till 11:59pm SLT only.  Hurry and get your finds.

Lazy Sunday Ilaya Poses

Here Comes Summer Sale & Hunt!

Very late notice on my part about the Here Comes Summer Cart Sale & Strawberry Hunt! More than 15 carts with free strawberry gifties.  The event ended yesterday, Saturday, June 15th but I ran over Sunday morning and most of the free gifts were out and carts still up for sale with 50L specials. Below is an example of some of the free goodies you can get at the Here Comes Summer event!

Summer Cart Sale & Hunt

  • Liv Glam, K Collection Vanessa Bikini
  • Coco Shapes, Kitty
  • Styles by Kira, Jessica
  • P Sweet, Heart Belly Ring
  • Ryuukuo, 70′s yellow shades
  • DH, Retro Polka-dot bangles

Photo contests & model searches

Kastle Rock Couture
Presents
MODEL SEARCH 2013
Are YOU the new face of fashion?
Kastle Rock Couture established in Second Life in 2008 and has grown into a popular choice for quality women’s daywear and formal wear. KRC prides itself on fun designs with class, elegance and style.
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
At this time, we seek a new team of fashion models to walk our latest designs down the runway! Finalists are offered a place in the lineup for our upcoming summer show currently scheduled for July 21, 2013. They will also be considered our official store models until our next competition,* utilized for possible print ads, events and future runway shows.** (not to be confused with our in-store models spinning around on a stand)
HOW TO ENTER:
=Join our Flickr group and submit an image to the group pool by June 17th at 11:59PM SLT

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2263837@N22/
=In the description for your photo, put ONLY your avatar’s name.
NO DISPLAY NAMES

=Contestant MUST be wearing Kastle Rock Couture clothing currently available in the store. (This means nothing out of the discount store or 4 year old designs no longer sold, etc)

Your image will be judged on 3 criteria:
-Artistic expression
-Avatar appearance
-Styling/representation of product

=Photos will have no writing or logos. A photographer’s “signature” is allowed in the corner if it is modest.

=No nudity.

Semi-Finalists will be chosen by a panel of 5 qualified judges from the fashion and modeling industry. These will advance to the runway phase of the competition, scheduled for 10AM SLT June 22, 2013. Semi-finalists will be scored on appearance/styling, posing and walking.

Finalists will receive clothing and store credit for Kastle Rock Couture and possible linden payments. Other incentives may be offered as well.

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Please direct any questions to Uschi Darkrose via notecard. No IMs please.
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*any finalist can be excused from this position by the designer and/or management.

** Those chosen to fill the model positions understand they are not under contract. Available model work will be per diem and offered at the discretion of management. Either party may end the agreement at any time. You may accept work from other stores/agencies during this time.

Kastle Rock Couture Model Search 2013, Gloria Silverstone by Gloria Silverstone
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MISS TWA 2013 RULES AND INFORMATION

1) The contest will start on Saturday 1st June;

2) All women wishing to take part MUST be more than 6 months old in SL. I will check
3) All women entering this contest MUST also be in The White Armory group and that The White Armory group is showing in your list of groups. Again I will check :)
4) No previous modelling experience is required
5) Contestants MUST wear clothing by The White Armory only
6) Jewellery, hair, skin, shoes, etc can be worn by other designers
7) All photographs taken for the challenges MUST be taken by you and not by another photographer. Also, no photo morphing please.
8) You may edit your photos yourself
9) Finally if you are one of the lucky ladies to go through to the Final of the contest, you must be available on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 31st July at 12pm slt – Rehersal
Saturday 3rd August at 1pm slt – Rehersal
Sunday 4th August at 1pm slt – FINAL
If you don’t think you can attend, then please re-think before you enter this contest.

Entry instructions or Stage 1:

1) Each entrant must take one full body shot photo wearing your favorite gown or outfit by The White Armory,

2) You’re photo has to be taken by YOU and not by another photographer.

3) Please ensure that your photo is Full Permissions so that I can place it onto the contest board.

4) Name your photo/texture Miss TWA 2013 – Your Name.

5) Please submit your TEXTURE ONLY to Piper Hanriot by no later than Saturday 15th June at 1pm slt.

Good luck ladies and have lots of fun! If you have any questions, please send a notecard to Piper Hanriot.