Monday, December 26, 2011

[NX-Nardcotix ] Year End 70% OFF Sale!




Greetings Lovelies!

Nardcotix is pleased to announce our YEAR END BLOWOUT Sale!! That's right folks, 70% off everything in store!! Clothing, Hats, Shoes...the ENTIRE STORE! Menswear included! EVERYTHING!!

The sale is only running at the Mainstore. Hurry folks this is for a limited time! December 26, 2011 - January 9, 2012


TAXI to NX-Nardcotix

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Escape for the Holidays





Mattie and I are off for an adventure for our Holidays! SL has been so much work lately, and it's going to be nice to escape from the everyday. Enjoying some time together to explore ourselves and SL!

Our bags are packed (finally - I won't say who needed the extra suitcase) and we are hitting the road!

Who knows what will find on our trip?


Style Cards:
Her:
Hair - [e] - Shine in Brown10
Earrings - Zaara - Urvi
Sweater - AOHARU - Pullover in Beige *NEW*
Jeans - Mon Tissu - LouLou in Dark
Nails - Mons - Retro Colormix in Leo
Ring - Donna Flora - Eccentrica
Bangle - Junk - Shell in Opal
Bag - LaGyo - Desperado - Banana Creme *NEW*
Boots - LeeZu - Street Blues in Brown *NEW*

Him:
Hair - ::Exile:: Dustin:Sable
Eyes - FASHISM 'Sunrise' Eyes - Grey (S)
Beard - *Valiant & Sacred* 2.0 Beard V3 - Darker
HairBase -.::MADesigns HAIR::. ~ Natural Black Hair Base No Fringe
Sunglasses - ** DIRAM ** JOCKER - Black
Outfit - **Stanley_ivory sarrouel mesh massimo! *NEW*
Bag - ::Mr.Poet::Leather Backpack/Left shoulder
Boots - ALL ::380:: Civil Boot - BROWN - ShoeBase

Monday, December 19, 2011

[AVENUE] Magazine December 2011







One of my favorite things in SL has been my work with AVENUE Magazine. As Fashion Editor, I've been able to interview the most talent people and share my own views on fashion and style. I've been writing my column, "Fun With Fashion", for three years. It seems like only yesterday and I have to say that I've grown ALOT. I'll save a flashback post for later. IF people ask :P


This month I'm sure you attended the most fabulous Vintage Fair brought to you by Keira Seerose and her team at Chic Management. It was a resounding success and I found inspiration from the theme and also the War Horse editorial in November Vogue.

I hope you enjoy it as much as Mattie and I had fun creating!

Read the article online in AVENUE Magazine on ISSUU.


Hugs!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

[AVENUE] Magazine December 2011



As Fashion Editor of AVENUE Magazine, I'm always thrilled to showcase up-and-coming designers. This month was especially fun as I was explore Faster Pussycat, I kept seeing this editorial of a side-show circus. Styling the looks was inspiring and Brie Wonder was a whiz creating the set. She really is a wonder! Big thanks to Honey Bender of Faster Pussycat for her gracious help and to Paola Tauber, Creative Director of AVENUE Magazine for the amazing layout!

Read AVENUE Magazine [HERE] for style cards and SLURL.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

The Bettencourts




Mattie and I have been busy for weeks with our new home at The Grove. Finding the perfect house, decorating, working with the landscapers, and having really the best time. We have completely neglected the blog and our favorite past time of shopping!

We're in love with MESH at the moment. I've been fighting to stay on Phoenix but with all the wonderful creations in Mesh, I have been slowly moving to Firestorm. Today marks my first full day in the viewer. I usually log in, take a picture and leave. But, today was the first time I felt really comfy without urge to reach out for my paci..errr Phoenix. I do miss the interface, but there are some amazing tutorials out there to make it user-friendly to us "die-hard" Phoenix lovers. Do check them out, Mattie showed me and it was a huge help to making the transition easier.

Sorry for the tangent it's been a while and I wanted to share, but back to FASHION! With all the new MESH items, clothing, shoes, and even cars...we couldn't resist a post incorporating our current faves.

*Our Fav*
The new mesh knit coat from Mr. Poet is like cozy perfection while still remaining chic. Both Matt and I are wearing it - a dream fit on us both! It's nice not to have to edit prims.

*Vi's Fav*
Nardya Rousselot released her first mesh creation, the Zoe Platform as an OGlam Shopping exclusive. I love the classic oxford style with the chunky platform. Everyday I keep looking for that upload to RL button.

*Matt's Fav*
The Mesh BMW! I should make him write this part because he's been GAGA over it for a week now but I have to say it's brilliant. The top rolls down, the hood raises, and the textures are highly detailed. Mesh is a wonderful platform for automobiles.

We hope you find your own fun with MESH! I know soon we will be seeing more furniture, houses, decorations, and more! As Mattie, says..."It's the future." So jump on board the Mesh train!

Style Cards:
(Hers)
Hair - [e] - Shine /brown 10
Lashes - [LeLutka]-2011 long
Eyes - MADesigns - NATURE /ink sea
Skin - R.icielli - EOS pale_DB/makeup13
Cardigan - ::Mr.Poet:: - Bat sleeve knit /black (SLV.3 Mesh) *NEW*
Blouse - *COCO* - Sleeveless /white
Belt - R.icielli - RYNA /caramel *NEW*
Jeans - {mon tissu} - Lou Lou /dark
Jewelry - (Kunglers Extra) Bambu /natura
Nails - je suis...naive v.2
Bag - LaGyo - The apasionado /classic *NEW*
Shoes - NX-Nardcotix - Zoe Platform /monchrome (SLV.3 Mesh) *NEW*

(His)
Hair - ::Exile:: - Dustin:Roots-Drift
Hairbase - ::MADesigns HAIR::. ~ Natural Black Hair Base No Fringe
Beard - [CheerNo] - BEARD.07
Eyes - FASHISM - 'Sunrise' Eyes - Pale Brown (S)
Cardigan - ::Mr.Poet:: - Bat sleeve knit /black (SLV.3 Mesh) *NEW*
Vest - -Myself- Formal Waistcoat - Gray
Glasses: [Gos] - BONUS FOLDED PAIR - AVIATOR
Shirt - AOHARU_- StripeShirt_White
Belt - [MANDALA] - Kookai /Brown
Pants - [ X-RaY ] - BaGGy DiPeR
Watch - *Muism* - Chronotech G5_White [CR.Edition]
Bracelet - Nemesis - Lady bangles
Bag - Tee*fy - Full Leather Holdall
Socks - [ hoorenbeek ] - Brown Socks
Shoes - *FIR & MNA* - The Emilion Shoes - Limited Edition *NEW*

Saturday, November 12, 2011

[Graffiti'd]




[Styling Card]

Hat - *ARAI* & **Dura** Nakano(Black)
Hair - .::MADesigns HAIR::. ~ Natural Black Hair Base No Fringe
Eyes - FASHISM 'Sunrise' Eyes - Pale Brown (S)
Skin - *Birth* Reese (light) stubble_bodynormal_bald
Freckles - Adjunct - Freckles - Light Sprinkle - Nose
Shirt - AMIN BLACK
Pants - Hedo - jeans Aron (denim blue&denim black)
Belt - +grasp+/Zip Belt /w chain(Mens)
Boots - *COCO*Homme_EngineerBoots_Black

Friday, November 11, 2011

[Vintage Fair 2011]



Chic Management is about to blow your socks off with Vintage Fair 2011! It's chock full of amazing designers, who've creative exclusive content for this year's month long event. The amount of stellar creations is completely overwhelming, but I do hope you'll take time to check out all the wonderful shops. I've put together my only little mini mix of some highlights. Enjoy! <3

Taxi to Vintage Fair 2011





[STYLING Details]

Outfit:
Camisole - *League* Sakura Camisole [EXCLUSIVE VF 2011]
Skirt - *Connors* -GEORGETTE LACE in BROWN [EXCLUSIVE VF 2011]
Coat - .S h i - Hamilton Tweed [EXCLUSIVE VF 2011]
Stockings - *League* Sakura Stockings -Floral [EXCLUSIVE VF 2011]


Accessories:
Hat - NX-Nardcotix Innocence Claude Nude'd [EXCLUSIVE VF 2011]
Necklace - (Yummy) - Simple Pearl [collabor88 Nov'11]
Nails - je suis...naive - v.2 BASIC in Cheetah Oranges
Ring - Donna Flora - ZSAZSA in Tiger Gold
Boots - lassitude & ennui - Thecla in Brown [EXCLUSIVE VF 2011]

Basics:
Hair - booN - UUT644 in Chocolate
Skin - R.icielli - EOS pale_DB/makeup13
Eyes - MADesigns EYES_NATURE ~ Ink Sea

Animations - Manifeste by July Raymaker

Shot on location at Mont Saint Michel.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

[sYs] Vintage Fair 2011





Vintage Fair 2011 is coming!!
Opening November 11th!

Model/Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Outfits - [sYs] DEAUVILLE and [sYs] Twiggy in Red

Friday, November 4, 2011

OGlam Celebrates 1st Birthday with Charity Exclusives!

OGlam is proud to celebrate it's FIRST birthday by bringing our community together to support the United Nations World Food Program's Crisis in the Horn of Africa. Over 14 designers have created brand new unreleased and exclusive items for sale benefiting the food operations. Come shop to support this wonderful cause! The event runs November 4-6, 2011!

TAXI to OGlam Shopping

Participating designers include:
GizzA, Chantkare, Finesmith, Nardcotix, Kunglers, Shiki, Champagne, Nemesis, Azoury, Sartoria, [sYs], Faster Pussycat, Peoples, SF Designs, and Sugarsmack



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Crisis in the Horn of Africa:
Drought in the Horn of Africa, coupled with conflict in Somalia, has affected over 13 million people.
Thousands of children, women and men are dieing everyday as a result of starvation.
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is at the forefront of dealing with this crisis and is mounting food operations in five countries in the region (Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda).
It is our goal to raise awareness and money for this incredible crisis that has not had the kind of attention other human tragedies have garnered to date.
All in-world donations will be made to a special avatar, "HornOfAfricaCrisis Resident," who’s sole purpose is to receive in-world donations and turn them over to the WFP. The WFP has a Paypal account as does this Avatar. All SL transactions and all Paypal transactions will be published on a blog for all to view.
United Nations World Food Program Website
United Nations World Food Program Donation Website

Saturday, October 29, 2011





OGlam Shopping is pleased to welcome Kaysha Piers of OSAKKI to OG! She is a visionary with much talent and we know you will fall in love with her amazing collection of modern japanese fur ensembles. Be sure to check out the shop at OGlam!

TAXI to OSAKKI!

Style Card:
Osakki // ARTICA.Voluminous Coat . BlackBear ( Open )
Osakki // BANDEAU.Emberglow I
Osakki // ENA.Highwaist Bodysuit III
Osakki // Creativ.Facepaint / Emberglow
Osakki // Flat Disk Earring - Gunmetal
Osakki // HAMUR. MetalCuff Gunmetal
Osakki // MODA.HairAttachment
SHI - Sanguine Heel
je suis...naive v.2 BASIC BETA 1.1 Nails in Cheetah Orange
-Glam Affair- Gio Light - D HB 07
MADesigns EYES_NATURE ~ Ink Sea

Friday, October 28, 2011

[AVENUE] Magazine October 2011



AVENUE Magazine October 2011
Slice of Orange
Modeled, Styled, Written by Vixie Rayna
Photographed by Matteo Bettencourt

Style card inside starting on P. 92

Read it online: issuu.com/avenue/docs/avenue.october2011/1

Saturday, October 22, 2011

[GizzA] Matt e Vi



GizzA is a machine of design! Each week something new and amazing to share with all. It's always fun to shop and share styles and this week has been no different. Stay tuned for more adventures in style!

Hugs! Matt e Vi




Matt:
GizzA - Black Woolen Outfit

Vixie:
GizzA - Velvet Jacket in Black and Maxi Skirt in Red
Nardcotix - Shana Origami OGlam Exclusive
Glam Affair - Gio - Light
Pididdle - Cervidae Necklace


Available at OGlam Shopping!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

[Bliss Couture] at OGlam Shopping



Amutey DeCuir of Bliss Couture has released the most amazing Fall collection and all of the new pieces are available at OGlam Shopping. Stop by and see the wonderful styles of Bliss Couture!!

Taxi to Bliss Couture at OGlam Shopping.



Style Card:
Hair - Bliss Couture - Yukiho in Cannelle
Skin - R.icielli - EOS Pale Makeup1
Earrings - bellballs/Pididdle - Fringed Cuff in Nature
Pants - Bliss Couture - Ordin Legging in Golden
Jacket - Bliss Couture - Ruffles Crop Bolero in Olive
Ring - Donna Flora - Matilda
Nails - Je Suis - Cheetah
Belt - UM - Chain
Shoes - GField - Short Laceup in Moss

Poses: Del May

Model/Stylist/Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Saturday, October 1, 2011

[So Many Styles]






Photographer: Brie Wonder
Model/Stylist: Vixie Rayna

Irie Campese of So Many Styles is featured in the September issue of AVENUE Magazine as part of the GOLden Shopping special. Was an honor to style her clothing - I've been a huge fan forever!

Read more here: www.issuu.com/avenue/docs/avenue.september2011/1

Thursday, September 29, 2011

[NX-Nardcotix] Origami Special Edition Shoe



Nardrya Rousselot of NX-Nardcotix has outdone herself with the Shana shoe collection. OGlam Shopping is proud to announce the Exclusive Special Edition Shana Origami shoe. The shoe is perfect for fall and a must-have for any true fashionista. Hurry to OGlam Shopping to get your own pair. This exclusive shoe is only available to our shoppers at OGlam.

Stop by NX-Nardcotix today for your own dazzling pair of pumps.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

[AVENUE] Magazine September 2011









I had the best times styling the looks for my column, Fun With Fashion, in the September issue of AVENUE Magazine. Mattie came along for the ride and as always gave some great suggestions and tons of inspiration. This month's column is all about Tumbleweed couture - letting a bit of nature elevate your fall style.

Read the magazine for all the styling details HERE.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

NX-Nardcotix MFW2011






Nardya has been a busy bee creating an entirely new collection of shoes, hats and dresses for Modavia Fashion Week. The collection debuted on the runway to rave reviews and we hope you will fall in love, too.

Modavia Fashion Marketing writes "Nardya Rousselot brings millinery to Fashion Week and in abundance! Sleek and beautifully crafted, this brand new assortment of Innocence couture pillbox, wide brim and fascinator hats is just exquisite. Each hat is festooned with abstract elongated shapes, delicate tendrils or tiny veils. Models wear unreleased Nardcotix shoes and curve hugging super chic cocktail dresses, also from this label."

See the runway show here at Modavia Fashion Marketing's Flickr

The new collection is packaged straight from the runway and includes one hat, one dress and one pair of shoes for only $950L. Only available exclusively at this price at Modavia II from September 12th through the 22nd.

Taxi to Boutique at Modavia II

Taxi to Nardcotix Mainstore

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

[Tartan Army for AVENUE Models]



Matteo was shortlisted for the AVENUE Models Summer Casting. This past Sunday he and 49 other models strutted their stuff on the runway. Everyone rocked it!

Check out more at the AVENUE website!

On Matt:
Pants : ...Scars... Check Pants [Black]
Shirt :...Scars... SKULL T-shirt White [Blue rose]
Gloves : .:Hermony:. / LeatherGloves / Fingerless / Black
Belt : .:Hermony:. Rock`n Rolla Belt (black)
Bracelet : :Fusion: belt chain bracelet
Coat : Blue Sky Hussar Pelisse
Hat : Tee*fy Soldier Hat (Plaids Black)
Boats : [ h ] Riding Boots - Men - Black
Hair : AITUI - Standard Hair Base - Black

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

[LWL @ MFW2011]



Faint Paulse knows how to put on a show! The MFW2011 collection was playfully couture - and we both adored the stlyes! She showcased how a little humor can breathe new life to fashion.

Teleport to MODAVIA II and check out the remaining 2 days of Modavia Fashion Week 2011.

On Matt:
Outfit - Ladies Who Lunch - Son of Man (Apple included) *Special packaging @ MFW2011*

On Vi:
Outfit - Ladies Who Lunch - Maitre'd (shoes included) *Special packaging @ MFW2011*

Sunday, September 11, 2011

[GizzA F/W 2011]






One of our favorite looks during Modavia Fashion Week has to be the Lordly outfits from GizzA! The textures are just sateen'y genius - and I love the stylized structure of both the male and female versions.

If you haven't had a chance to stop by Modavia Fashion Week. HURRY!

Photography: Matteo Bettencourt

On Vi:
Outfit - GizzA - Lordly [Black] *Exclusively at Modavia Fashion Week*
Hair - Boon - CCV788 in Red (With Gathered Raised Hairbase)
Skin - League - Sia in Pale Storm
Nails - PM Sculpted - V2
Earrings - Glow Studio - No round
Hose - Sheer - Lace Vines
Shoes - Mstyle - GOSHI in Grey Panther

On Matt:
Outfit - GizzA - Lordly Male [Black] *Exclusively at Modavia Fashion Week)
Hair - [taketomi] - Hans Black02
Bracelet - +ROZOREGALIA+ - *NORNIR*BRACELET1/L
Sunglasses - YV - STELLA in [BLACK]
Boots - CheerNo - Yaji Low-2colors/TDR

Saturday, September 10, 2011

[Tartan Army]


Modavia Fashion Week continues and we just are over the moon with fashion-gasms! LWL and Osakki had amazing shows today, just wow looks all day! And, the menswear from TV really stood out.

Day 3 came to a close and we prepared our styles for Day4! Tartan is huge this year - real life and second. Hop on the train to see all the amazing collections at MFW2011.

Style Cards:
On Vi:
Hair - Lelutka - Oscar in Glucose
Skin - Glam Affair - Amelie in Light Blonde 10
Hat - ELA - Calot in Black
Coat - Osakki - Artica Voluminuous Crop in Blackbear *Exclusively at MFW2011*
Top - Lelutka - Ahura in Darkness
Pants - LWL - Sack Trousers in Princeton
Nails - Candy Nail - Mannish in Black
Shoes - GField - Short Lace Up in Brown

On Matt:
Outfit - Sartoria LE Collection Styling "COUNTRY CLUB Blue" *Exclusively at MFW2011*
Hair : [iruco] - hair22M(black)

Friday, September 9, 2011

[Sartoria F/W 2011]


Today was Menswear extravaganza at Modavia Fashion Week! Matt was all about the Sartoria collection!

Model/Photographer: Matteo Bettencourt

Stylecard:
Mandala - REIKI Bracelet Brown GEM/Male
Sartoria - Leaves Eyes Collection Styling "MISSION" *Available Exclusively at MFW*
Sartoria - Leaves Eyes Shoes LIFE *Available Exclusively at MFW*
Exile -Akio/chocolate

Thursday, September 1, 2011

[Summer Holiday]




The last days of summer are upon and as we say goodbye, Matteo and I head out on a mini-break to take in the Costa Rica shops.

Shopping is a holiday right?



Style Cards:
(HIM)
Hair - CheerNo - BEACHWear
Glasses - Gunther's - Fierce Vintage Gold 'Baciaga' Frames
Shirt - Mr.Poet - Loose in Black
Pants - COCO -Cropped in Brown
Belt - COCO - Homme DoubleBelt_Leopard-Brown/gold
Bag - *FIR & MNA* - The Curragh Satchel Black Leather
Bracelet - +RR+ - CORNUCOPIA
Sandals - AOHARU_WALK_- MeshBeltSndals_Brown

(HER)
Hair - [E] - Again in Brown 08
Sunglasses - Fameless - Pornoglasses in Brown
Shorts - Lelutka - Safari pants in Sand
Shirt - Aoharu Dolman Sleeve Side Tie Tee in Black
Bangles - Zaara - Karmuka in Wood Gold
Bag - Lelutka - Maico in Coffee
Shoes - Nardcotix - Dezi in Brown/Khaki

Friday, August 26, 2011

[The Lighthouse]





My Mattie took us on an adventure yesterday in search of the perfect sailboat. We stumbled upon a wonderful Lighthouse and climbed to the top just staring at the ocean as the sailboats passed by. Matteo jumped at the chance to snap some piccies. I'm still amazed he figured out shadows in like 2 mins and snagged these amazing shots! I'll refrain from sharing how long it takes me! Let's just say Mattie is VERY patient!



Don't miss all the amazing end of season sales in SL. The lazy days of summer are coming to a close and it's a perfect time to snatch up some sale items at AOHARU.

Models: Vixie Rayna and Matteo Bettencourt
Photographer: Matteo Bettencourt



Style Card:
(His)
Polo - AOHARU_- SimplePoloShirt_Red
Sweater - AOHARU - KnitON_Brown
Shorts - AOHARU - _BT_PlaidShorts_Red
Shoes - *FIR & MNA* - The Delaney in Red
Hair - **Pocket Mirrors** - Shane
Watch - GBTM - Digital
Glasses - HOC - Rectangle Framed
Bracelet - [BUKKA]- Leather in Old Brown


(Hers)
Shirt - AOHARU - Cotton Shirt With Scarf Vest Paisley REd
Skirt - AOHARU - Dot Chiffon Skirt in Beige
Shoes - BOOM - Deck Canvas Cherry
Hair - Truth - Claudia Streaked Mocha
Bangles - Friday - Loop in Red
Nails - Je Suis Naive - v2 Basic in French Glossy Red
Skin - League - Sia Pale Ruby