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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

From dressing up our avatars to taking photographs to blogging, modeling, socializing and checking each other out, fashion is a cornerstone of fun in SL.

But fashion can be more fun — it can benefit fellow residents. Since SL was born, people realized that the sale of content could not only go to people’s income but could also be used to raise funds and awareness for charities and worthy causes.

This month — March 10 to 20 — Fashion for Life will make giving the most fashionable thing you can do. Across 10 sims with over 200 designers participating, it’s the opening event for the Relay for Life SL in SL. Over 300 residents will be participating to make this the charity event of fashion in SL.

One-hundred percent of proceeds gathered from sales of specially-made and donated content, raffles, and gachas will go to the Relay for Life SL general fund, with everything going to the American Cancer Society. Last year Fashion for Life contributed over 5 million Lindens to the Relay for Life general fund. This was just a fraction of the $375,000 USD Relay for Life SL was able to send to the American Cancer Society, who supports cancer research, prevention, and patient advocacy around the world.

Even more important, however, is that this very public effort is a reminder to our friends in SL who are touched by cancer that our support is behind them, whether they are a survivor, a caretaker, or a loved one. Just seeing us rally together gives them a lot of hope.

Check out some of the beautiful pieces exclusive to Fashion for Life. Kimmera Madison made this beautiful dress and intricate jewelry exclusively for Fashion for Life. Based on our theme, “It’s Time,” the dress features an intricate laced-up corset bodice and flowing skirts in our signature colors of fuchsia and purple. The jewelry is made of clocks and watches. The saturated colors fit in on the 70s-themed Mondrian-styled sim, DreamSeeker Tijd, built by Nigel Riel.

Angel6 Susanti decided to create a timeless piece to match the theme of Roscko Cobalt’s fantastic sim at DreamSeeker Czaswith an angelic “Timeless” dress, complete with wings.


A bit of romance can be found on the Rathmeous Dagger-built DreamSeeker Epoque sim when you wear this gorgeous dress created especially for Fashion for Life by Mirja Mills.


Many contemporary pieces will be sold as well. Take, for instance, this outfit from LeeZu Baxter, which includes a mesh skirt that will be sold exclusively at Fashion for Life. Shown at the DreamSeeker Volta sim, built by Troy Vogel and based on an Art Deco futureview, this chic ensemble is perfect for spring weather.


Giving money to a charity and receiving the bonus of getting beautiful avatar fashion is a great benefit in SL. You have the fun of shopping while giving money, and that's the best fashion for the season!

Harper Beresford is lead for Fashion for Life and writes about Second Life fashion on her blog  “A Passion for Virtual Fashion.” Her work has appeared in Architectural Digest (Italy) and numerous other outlets.

Spring 2012 will be all about embracing the innovative world of MESH in Second Life®. Mesh really is going to drive our community forward and offer our creators a platform to share things there were difficult or impossible through prims or sculpties. If you haven't really given mesh a chance, now is a wonderful time to explore this brave new world.

Right now the MIX + MESH Fair is in full swing. From Feb. 25 through March 11, it's a fashion-centered event highlighting some amazing designers who are using mesh. AVENUE produced the event, which hosts numerous fashion shows, shopping and contests, showcased around a full mesh build. Nardya Rousselot is the mastermind of the stunning build, which you can visit today. Check out the wonderful possibilities mesh has, as a tool not only for fashion designers, but for all content creators in SL.

TAXI to MIX + MESH Fair

Mesh is really easy to incorporate into your wardrobe, and most designers supply several standard sizes to suit most avatars. The first outfit, a yellow jumpsuit by R.icielli, is a single mesh attachment worn with glitch alpha layer.

The small size fit my avatar nicely. It moves and bends with your avatar in ways that were difficult with prims. I adore the color, and it's a great classic piece for any wardrobe. Add a few vibrant accessories and you can really make this look your own.

Another great feature of mesh is the extremely detailed textures designers are able to create. Faint Paulse, of Ladies Who Lunch, has made great use of this with her new collection. It offers a seamless level of detail that previous system clothing made very difficult.

This mix-and-match outfit includes a prim feather top paired with a patterned mesh skirt. Details like layered feathers add a whimsical and unique touch the outfit.

You too can find the fun of mesh by exploring new builds, transporting yourself in the latest mesh automobile or discovering your own personal style using mesh fashions!

Style Cards:

Yellow Jumpsuit Apparatus
Hair - Sugarsmack by Accountant Adzebills - Adora in Latte Cake
Skin - R.icielli by Fhara Acacia - EOS Pale in Makeup14
Eyes - MADesign by Maddox Dupont - Nature in Inksea
Outfit - R.icielli by Fhara Acacia - One Shoulder Jumpsuit in Yellow
Clutch - Baiastice by Sissy Pessoa - Queen Hobo in Red
Earrings- Bellballs by Viollette Vyper - Diamon Firework in Gold
Nails - Candy Nail by peche Bury- #p025 in Tresor Red
Ring - Donna Flora by Squinternet Larnia - Atma
Shoes - NX-Nardcotix by Nardya Rousselot - Shana in Origami Special Edition

Birds of a Feather:
Hair - Lelutka by Thora Charron - Charlize in Bournville
Skin - R.icielli by Fhara Acacia - EOS Pale in Makeup14
Eyes - MADesign by Maddox Dupont - Nature in Inksea
Outfit - Ladies Who Lunch [LWL] by Faint Paulse - Mix + Mesh Outfit #3
Nails - Candy Nail by peche Bury - #p039 Dress Up Leopard
Boots - Ladies Who Lunch [LWL] by Faint Paulse - Escarpa in Black Lady

Animations:
Manifeste by July Raymaker
5ifth Order Animation Array by Jonny Dusk

About the Author: Vixie Rayna is a noted fashion expert and Second Life resident. Her passion for the community is evidenced by her work as Fashion Editor of AVENUE Magazine, Chief Marketing Officer of OGlam, Manager of NX-Nardcotix, Manager of [sYs] Design, [Leezu!] Top Model and Modavia Supermodel. She enjoys discovering the beauty of our world and promoting the amazing content creators who make this all possible. You can see her personal take on style via her Love&Fashion Blog and Flickr.

Spring: A time to wash away the monochrome hues of winter in a refreshing rain of color. We see the tapestry around us turn from gloomy grays, and spark alive with vibrant pastels, reds, blues, and greens. Flowers bursts forth from the land and paints the rolling hills with their blooming palette of color.

As the world washes away winter's grays, so should we do the same to our wardrobes. Don't let the layers bog you down — peel them away and let the colors cover you like they are covering the springtime season!

Spring is a time for activities — baby showers, weddings, holidays, barbecues, parties and vacations. You need to gear up for such occasions, which is a perfect opportunity to make a few "go-to" outfits so you are prepared for all of the springtime activities.

Here are a few looks that I put together for this spring. I normally wear a great deal of red, as it is my favorite color. This spring I wanted to embrace more colors into my wardrobe.

My first outfit is one I put together to wear for the following:

1. A date at the docks
2. The carnival
3. A barbecue
4. Sailing
5. Any outdoor gathering

Outfit 1

The second outfit is more fitting for the evening or nighttime. Whether you are going out with friends or on a date with that special someone, a little bit of layering can dress up a casual outfit like this. Spring nights can be chilly, and a jacket helps, as it is not only for warmth but turns a very casual outfit into casual-dressy. I love to wear bowties, and this gingham print reminds me of spring no matter the color, which made it perfect for this outfit.

Spring Outfit 2

My final outfit is more formal. This would not be appropriate to wear to a spring wedding, however, so please keep that in mind. Unless the wedding party requests you wear white, you should never do so. White is clean and classy, and you can put any color with it — from a shirt to the accessories. Do not be afraid to mix up your color palette. Spring is vibrant and lively, and your wardrobe should be, too! Most importantly, have fun with your clothing. It is an extension of you, your personality and quirks, and the image you project is the one that comes to life when you embrace what you enjoy wearing. Enjoy your spring!

Spring Outfit 3

What I Am Wearing:

All Outfits:

Skin-Belleza Jakob Tan

Eyes-Mayfly Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Morning Sea)

Ears-AITUI (Type 2) Stretched Ear – Human – 1/2″

Spring Outfit 1:

Skin-Belleza Jakob Tan

Eyes-Mayfly Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Morning Sea)

Ears-AITUI (Type 2) Stretched Ear – Human – 1/2″

Hairbase-VCD 01c

Facial Hair-Entente Facial Hair B – Goatee Un &

Hat-REEK Cricket Hat

Glasses-Entente Savant Glasses

Scarf-Entente Voyage Scarf

Necklace-EarthStones Perfect Fit Necklace - His/Silver

Shirt-Entente Saile Tee - Antique & Red

Right Wrist-FIR & MNA Trinity Wrist Tie - Racecar

Left Wrist-Kari Barb Watch

Pants-FIR & MNA The Sheehy Pants Khaki

Shoulder Bag-IZUMIYA Basic Straw Bag/Chest

Lunchbox-[Love Soul] Lunch Box*Red*

Shoes-Entente Cousteau Shoes

Spring Outfit 2:

Glasses-:Mr.Poet: Half Rim Eyeglasses

Hair-Dura Boys&Girls*23(Black)

Facial Hair-EMORTAL CONCEPTS Facial Hair Tattoo~50 % Stubble & VCD Express Yourself - Facial Hair - Corto - LJ - DARK

Watch-Kari Triple Strap Watch Black

Shirt-Adjunct Dress Shirt /White

Bow Tie-Adjunct Bow Tie  - Green Gingham

Jacket-Entente Tweed Blazer - Navy - Rolled

Pants-Entente Classic Chinos - Mint

Suspenders-Kari Schwarz Suspenders - Stripe

Socks-Pig Argyle Sock M. Suspender - Gertrude S

Shoes-FIR & MNA The Ashford Brogue Mens Green Neon

Spring Outfit 3:

Hat-Entente Odilon Fedora

Suit-[ h ] Classic Suit - White

Shirt-Adjunct Dress Shirt /Pink

Bow Tie-Adjunct Bow Tie  - Candy Stripe 1

Socks-Pig Argyle Sock M. Suspender - Thad S

Shoes-FIR & MNA The Ashford Brogue Mens White Leather

Poses-olive juice, STAKEY, Supposedly, Mannerism

Bio: Inspired by other Second Life™ bloggers Strawberry Singh, Bronson Twine a.k.a (ir)regular guy and Harlow Heslop. I took the plunge and began sharing my style and images in May of 2011. My blog.

Fashion has a huge market in Second Life. There was a time when Second Life fashion was all about blingy shoes and prom dresses – seasons, or shall I say decades – behind the real-life fashion trends. But this has changed over the last few years. With the advancement of technology, people enjoying fashion blogging, and the increase in the number of content creators, there is this sudden burst of fashion exposure.

Second Life is a diverse environment with residents from all around the globe; fashion in SL today has its own unique identity of fusion – a beautiful blend and combination of various styles from different countries. And we all know that fashion is all about being inspired by what we see around us – knowingly or unknowingly. If what we happen to see is a model walking down the runway, then so be it!  Recently, while browsing through Vogue magazine’s Spring 2012 Fashion Guide, I picked up some spring 2012 looks and trends and got to thinking how to create these in SL. I was surprised to see that most of the predicted real life fashion trends were already in SL as part of many designers’ 2012 spring collection.  So, without having to spend a lot of real-life money, you can get the looks with minimal effort. I’ve got some looks right here for you. I hope you like the looks!

Trend 1: Three-Dimensional

“Fashion’s exploration into 3-D textures that brought florals and patterns to life”

Seen on the runway: Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Valentino, Zac Posen, Miu Mi, Alexander McQueen

Look Details

Dress:  Boudoir - ant lace dress

Hair: :unBra:

Makeup: La Malvada Mujer - Mechanical and Reasoned

Skin: the body co.

Trend 2: Striking Prints

Hawaiian, hothouse, hallucinogenic, and that’s just the h’s: It was print, print, print everywhere, with an emphasis on digitally manipulated flora and abstracted blooms.

Seen on the runway: Peter Pilotto, Mary Katrantzou, Erdem, Preen, Versace, Diane von Furstenberg, Peter Som

Look Details

Leggings: LG femme VOLVER leggins - COSMOPOLITAN

Shoes: ::Kookie:: Vo Pumps – Pillar Red

Tank Top: Beetlebones -  Loose Pocket Tank  

Bangle: Fleshtone :: Vanity Studded Cuffs

Bag: LaGyo_The Desperado bag - banana cream croco  

Sunglasses: [iruco] Ati Sunglasses03

Hair:  ICONIC

Skin: the body co. Orchid

Trend 3: Good Sports

In anticipation of the 2012 Olympics — and with a healthy injection of street-style reportage photography — urban athleticism puts utility and sportswear through its paces. Seen on the runway: Rag & Bone, Givenchy, Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, Vera Wang, Reed Krakoff

Look Details

Inner Shirt: [CheerNo Femme] Menorca Long Shirt Tangerine

Pants: Fleshtone::VickiHaremPants - Pants – White

Jacket: Gato - Tweed Jacket

Bag: LaGyo_Wicker bag mandarin

Necklace: Donna Flora NANA necklace

Hair: [shag] - Goodbye – kitten

Skin: the body co.

Love,

Miaa

References: Vogue Website

Bio: Miaa Rebane is a professional fashion stylist, model and photographer in Second Life.

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Androgyny has become an interesting twist to fashion styles and for the reason that all men and women possess both male and female qualities, AVENUE stylist Cade Nansen and I, have decided to pay homage to one of the less conventional ways of dressing up and showing how men and women can look equally striking in androgynous styles.

Our first stride into Spring involves reworking the military look by injecting a vibrant color palette that will keep you looking cool and confident whilst taking charge of any given situation that demands for smart casual chic.

Rusch + Cade:

COCO // Homme Slim Fit Pants White

[iruco] // Vneck jacket

Hoorenbeek //  Dr. H Hight Top White Boots

Tableau Vivant // Vincent Make up 1 eyeliner

Mandala // Unisex Nail Pallete

On Cade:

NSD // Cross Mens Ring

Erratic // Cuff Silver ( Tinted Orange )

BURLEY // Sofian Hair

BOOM // Hard Candy Bracelet(orange cream)

Nyoko's // Bodyoil for Men

NSD // facetattoo In Love LIfe-Dark fade

On Rusch:

+ROZOREGALIA+ // *Archelon* RING

ANAPHORA // Kai Onyx Hair

Tableau Vivant // Andrej skin

Vaya Con Dios // Express Yourself Collection - Style 9 - Onyx Hair Base

Our second look is perfect for the fashion-savvy bachelor or bachelorette that's looking to stay suave and sassy through Spring. The quintessential black suit is given new life by pairing it with a mustard yellow shirt. Keeping it relaxed with the shirt unbuttoned, throw on a slim black tie loosely tied to chill in style.

Rusch + Cade :

Iruco // Roll-up pants (black)

DCNY // Sporty Socks

<kal rau> // Blazer Collection_Black+Shirt_Yellow

blackLiquid MAKEUP // gunmetal glitter shadow

Cade:

AITUI TATTOO // Cover Music - Mistakes II

Amplify // Loose Tie Black

+ROZOREGALIA+ // *Belial*RING

Hoorenbeek //  Yorkshire Shoes - Black

NSD // Justin Hair

Rusch:

BURLEY // Dimitri Black02 Hair

LANEVO // MC Hairbase Buzzcut (Bonnie-Black)

Tableau Vivant // Andrej skin

Cheerno // POKER gloves

On days when you want comfort from the chill and yet stay looking fashionably warn, this next mesh ensemble does the trick. Here's how to stay looking sharp without giving up on comfort or vice versa.

Rusch + Cade:

GizzA // Loose Sweater - Mesh [sand]

Maitreya // Leather Legging

Tableau Vivant // Vincent Make up 1 eyeliner

Mandala // Unisex Nail Pallete

chronokit // layer boots 02 Nylon Black

ROZOREGALIA // *Gazellver*Earring2/B

Cade:

NSD // King's Back Ring

Shag Hair // Rebel

Rusch:

ROZOREGALIA // *Gemma*EARRING4+Ear

+ROZOREGALIA+ // *Archelon* RING

MADesigns HAIR // COLT ~Black III

Bio:  Rusch Raymaker, a stalwart in the fashion industry since 2007, is the founder, CEO and Chief Creative Director of AVENUE Inc, better known for its entities AVENUE Magazine, AVENUE Models & Academy and their groundbreaking marketing & PR campaigns. With over 20 years of real world expertise in fashion, marketing, advertising and public relations, Rusch brings a plethora of experiences into Second life having been a model, actress, performance artist, writer, marketing consultant, events director, choreographer, etc.

Mesh went grid-wide on Aug. 23, 2011, and I have been slowly and steadily falling in love with it. With just a handful of designers introducing mesh items in the beginning, I am happy to see more and more creators joining the mesh madness.

Around that time I did a post on my own blog: Much Ado About Mesh, which gave a bit of an introduction to mesh: which viewers worked best for me at that time, what other bloggers were saying about mesh and which stores were currently offering it. Now, of course, a lot more people have joined the mesh revolution — so check out the Mesh Showcase in the Destination Guide for an updated list of designers offering mesh items.

For my first outfit today, I definitely wanted to include something from coldLogic. Coldlogic is a collaboration among Damien Fate, Janie Marlowe and Zyrra Falcone. Damien Fate has always been one step ahead when it came to mesh, being one of the first designers to get in on the action. His full-perm mesh templates were extraordinary — and are still available on the marketplace. I found ColdLogic full of stylish and versatile designs. I settled on the pretty yellow reed dress because it really called out “spring” to me. Check out the coldLogic site for a look at more designs.

Chain and Vine is another store that has been slowly pumping out some fantastic mesh styles at some of the best prices I've seen. You will find a growing collection of mesh items here at shockingly low prices. I picked up this light spring dress in green, but you can also find long skirts, dresses, minis, tanks and more. Check out the Chain and Vine site for a closer look.

Ladies Who Lunch carries mostly high couture designs that are full of so much life and color. I am constantly amazed at the creations being pumped out of this stylish boutique. Almost all of the newest releases from LWL have been mesh, or have pieces of mesh incorporated into the design. The lower half of the skirt I am wearing is mesh, as are the shoes (which are not visible in the picture). Check out the Ladies Who Lunch site for more mesh.

It's great to see more and more mesh designers picking up and using the Standard Sizing Package. It makes life easier, and I've discovered the small size fits me well for most of the items.

Here are a few more stores whose mesh items I adore: Maitreya, SLink, Rebel Hope and LeeZu. I am also loving that my favorite hair stores are starting to incorporate mesh hair and hair pieces into their styles. Check out Truth, Exile, Elikatira and Wasabi Pills.

Finally, don't forget to check out the adorable mesh avatar Flufee, created by Loki Dancer and available on the marketplace. Flufee is also somewhat of a celebrity and has his own YouTube channel where you can watch his mesh adventures. Check out the "Flufee on a Meshion" videos by Draxtor Depres for some hilarious meshy fun! I made a guest appearance in Episode 11!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Skin: [Aura] Briar - Slate - Espresso by Tyr Rozenblum

Eyes: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Warm Silver Pale by Ikon Innovia

Eyelashes: ::BeetleBones:: MESH Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown) by Suetabulous Yootz

Hair: [elikatira] Abbey - Brown 08 MESH by Elikapeka Tiramisu

Dress: coldLogic dress - reed.butter (S) MESH by coldlogic

Necklace: undefined lilies - be mine (white/gold) chest by Liliana Barrs

Earrings: undefined lilies - not that glam (yellow/gold) lear by Liliana Barrs

Poses: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov

Location: Alirium

Photo 2:

Skin: [Aura] Briar - Slate - Espresso by Tyr Rozenblum

Eyes: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Warm Silver Pale by Ikon Innovia

Eyelashes: ::BeetleBones:: MESH Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown) by Suetabulous Yootz

Hair: ::Exile:: Midnight in Paris:Maple MESH by Kavar Cleanslate

Dress: Chain and Vine Fling 1 GLADE MESH by Lyric Demina

Earrings: Aura - Down Pour - Earrings  - Ethereal MESH by Tyr Rozenblum

Bracelet: Zaara : womens kada by Zaara Kohime

Poses: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov

Location: Wanderstill Ode

Photo 3:

Skin: [Aura] Helena - Honey-  Love Notes by Tyr Rozenblum

Eyes: IKON Utopia Eyes - Hazel (M) by Ikon Innovia

Eyelashes: ::BeetleBones:: MESH Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown) by Suetabulous Yootz

Hair: >TRUTH< Vicky w/Roots - caramel by Truth Hawks

Outfit: Ladies Who Lunch - Spring Collection - Pink Gardener MESH by Faint Paulse

Earrings: erratic / tear-drop earings recolorable by Erratic Rain

Prim Nails: [ Love Soul ] Prim nails+Ring*Sweet Strawberry* by Bluestarrui Villota

Poses: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov

Location: Poppy Fields

Bio: Strawberry Singh has been a SL resident since May 2007. She is an avid blogger, photographer and social-media enthusiast. Since December 2007, Berry has been sharing her zeal for fashion, lifestyle and culture via her blog, StrawberrySingh.com.

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The following article is from our "Capture Love" image contest winner, Spike Clémenceau-Silent!

My original idea when joining the "capture love" contest was to show that there are many types of love in Second Life, which bring people happiness - not only the romantic kind. My current family Genesis Order Horde, is basically a close group of friends and family members who love and respect each other, while living in harmony and peace and welcoming anyone who wishes to live such a lifestyle while having fun - we are a clear example of it.

Parenting has truly made me a better man. I have learned, as is reflected in the picture, to slow down and just look at the simple things in life, like a good comforting dawn or sunset with my son while having coffee and catching up about our things - something we try to do every morning - and has helped me to put things in perspective. I am a happy parent of two boys - my partner, Onyx, always corrects me and calls them men, but to me they'll always be my boys. Skylar, the eldest, is the one in the picture and my youngest is Seymour.

Valentine’s Day is initially thought out to be for couples, but of all the love I experience day after day in Second Life, the one I feel truly blessed and privileged to experience is the one I feel for my son, he has truly changed my life and how I interact with Second Life. Backatcha Sky!

Spike Clémenceau-Silent, Appointed Eldest of the Genesis Order Horde, a popular Second Life destination, DJ and co-owner of Club Se>en and columnist for Gayworldsnews & Sex and Second life, currently parent of two, Seymour Greymoon and Skylar Silent, founder and owner of SCS Designs. Rezzed in Second life on March 14 2010.

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