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An Emerging Designer You Don't Want to Miss

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I am going to see a fashion show this morning – the opening collection from Maven Haus (link to runway show) which will be shown at 11 AM and 6 PM SLT. I got a sneak peek last weekend when Applonia Criss of Chantkare im’ed me saying that there was a new designer, Elaera Maven, whose work she was sure I would like and offered a tp to come check him out. She was right and I snapped up this Captain outfit – loving its insouciance. I am eager to see the rest of the collection and suggest you all go to see this emerging designer.

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Some of the elements that drew me to this outfit include the saucy little skirt that is a skirt in name only as all the coverage comes from the gorgeously baroque leggings. Still, it’s the skirt that really draws me in with its beautiful texture and the lovely ruffly form. The collar also pleased me a lot – reminding me of something that one of the Queen of Hearts many knaves might wear in Wonderland. Add the wildly wicked hat and the outfit is just irresistible.
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360 Degrees of High Fashion

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As a devoted Project Runway fan who has never missed an episode, I can remember dozens of outfits that impressed me coming down the runway only to crash into the Valley of Bad Design once the model turned and walked back to the curtain. A few episodes back Tim Gunn proffered some of his best advice ever, reminding the designer that good design is 360 degrees – looking good from all angles. Well, some designers he does not have to remind about that are Royal Blue’s Marni Grut and Kenzie & Co.’s Kenzie Craven. These clothes were created by designers so cognizant that good design looks great from the back and sides as well as the front, that I decided to showcase this look from the back.

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The Kenzie & Co. Zipper Racerback is the most obviously designed with attention to the back – but look at the lovely Jodhpurs on Crack from Royal Blue – they make your bum look good and the houndstooth detailing adds interest coming and going. The photos were taken at The Looking Glass – a new build from Marcus Inkpen
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It's a FABBIE For Lifestyles of the BROKE and Notorious!

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posted by Gidge Uriza

Did you know that coffee burns when it comes out of your nose? I learned this when I clicked over from plurk to read THIS POST.

Dear God. Will I ever, EVER get tired of this ad campaign? NO.

I was hooked at this bit of genius…..

Photo from Broke and Notorious in SL

“Look at your man, now back to me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn’t me, but if he stopped using ladies skins and switched to LaVie, he could look like he’s me.” – OMG I AM DYING READING THIS.

This is what exactly my type of fabbie, a post that is full of great pics, that his engaging and funny – and actually keeps my interest till the end. WELL DONE.

Plus, I want those skins now. I don’t know why. I just do.

I’m A HORSE!

Congrats to Broke and Notorious in SL for being the recipient of a FABBIE. It’s much deserved and you guys made my day!

Guest Stylist Amase Levasseur

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Amase Levasseur is another volunteer guest stylist. I met her when she came with her partner to get some pictures taken of them and she quickly became a favorite. She is one of those people who is enjoying SL to the fullest – and always willing to come for some fun times. Here’s what she had to say about the guest styling post, “Caj and Gidge among others have encouraged me to do some mixing and matching and playing with accessories to make outfits my own instead of just “off the rack” in both SL and RL. It’s much more fun now to figure out just the right mix to claim or own a look rather than it wearing me!”

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We stopped by the gas station at Virtual Decay for some photos.
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Color Me

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I love the brilliant mix of colors in the new Paper Couture collection and nowhere is this bold palette better displayed than in the Mask Dress that declares its African inspiration boldly.

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The colors got me running over to RMB Lab New Orleans where I could shoot this burst of color in a simple sketch venue – sort of like the only thing colored in the coloring book.
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Bandana Day 2010

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It’s Bandana Day – when we remove our hair and don bandanas in a show of solidarity for the many people who lose their hair during chemotherapy. If you have not got a bandana, pop over to Hair Fair and pick up one of the many innovative and fun bandanas created to raise funds for Wigs For Kids, the charity for which Hair Fair is raising funds.
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Bandana Day 2010: Dedicated to QXI Gears

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posted by Gidge Uriza

My Bandana Day post today is dedicated to my beloved friend QXI Gears who has just walked the path of chemo and radiation, hopefully for the last time. I do not see her enough or talk to her enough, but I love her dearly and think of her often.

Which isn’t enough.

Beauty isn’t on the outside. And it doesn’t reside in our hair.

Bandana Day 2010 is here to remind us.

Style Notes:

  • Skin – PXL Creations Efe
  • Bandana – From Whimsy Winx – Down by the River – For Bandana Day 2010
  • Scarf and Top – Zeery
  • Jewelry – Zaara