[whispers]

In just a few short minutes the Fall edition of The Arcade will open it's doors.  There are so many inspirational finds! For this post, I really fell in love with the barn from Stockholm&Lima and this adorable bunny from Half-Deer. Can't wait to see everyone's Arcade piccies. Be sure to share yours in their flickr - HERE.

As The Arcade is moments away from opening, this post also serves as a reminder to snatch up the bargain goodies from the August edition of Collabor88.  The birthday celebration will end September 6th so they can prepare for the next round.

While I was writing the post I found myself listening to Passenger. The song 'Whisper' seemed so fitting today.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[mirrors]

It's BIRTHDAY time!! Collabor88 celebrates it's 3rd anniversary with a HUGE event featuring 80 different designers all collaborating under the mythological 'Odyssey' theme.  My birthday was Wednesday, so I was super excited to see all of the inspired creations and couldn't wait to finish up this blog post today!

The event runs the month of August, and you'll find great bargains starting at $88L.  There is a little something for everyone, from traditional styles to the more adventurous. I couldn't help but embrace the theme, and I hope you will too!

As always, I have a little music for you. It's nothing new but everyone needs a little JT in their lives, enjoy "Mirrors."

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[stubborn] LOVE

Can you believe that July is almost gone?  Really this year has more than flown by!  Maybe it's all the fabulous shopping we keep getting.  I'm in love with the latest release from ISON, available exclusively at the mainstore.  Plus, today is the last day of Hair Fair 2014 and we've only a week or so left of Collabor88. Better get to it before the deals are gone!

Music is always a part of my creative process! Today I was listening to some fabulous mixes from the wonderful Lumineers to Flosstrasamus (I'll definitely have more from him later!). But for some reason,  "Stubborn Love" keeps playing in my head. Sing along with me..."Keep your head up....keep your LOVE!"

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[drink]up

Are you loving this June edition of Collabor88?   The theme was very nautical, and very on-trend to real life.  This summer it seems everyone is rocking sailor tops, anchors and stripes.  I was able to get a bit of an over-dose with this month's theme!  

I did a little exploring while shooting this look and ended up on Neva River Sim. She's got a wonderful set up and it's perfect for photos.  

You have a little over a week left to nab your nautical goodies, before this round ends.  So be sure to hop over and shop til-you-drop!

One of the songs I've been singing all summer is "Rude" by Magic. Hope you enjoy it too!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[summer]

Warm days are here and it's all about getting outside.  Traveling to the Farmer's Market is one of my favorite things to do in Summer.  You can hop on your bike and pick up some locally grown veggies and homemade jams.The ARCADE is filled with fabulous sets that are perfect for putting together your own little market.

The ARCADE opens June 1, 2014!  Be sure to LIKE The Arcade's Facebook Page for updates and join the group inworld. For the full Shopping Guide - Click HERE!

The ARCADE is one of my favorite events in Second Life, along with probably everyone else. I really think people will flip out for this round. It seems everyone keeps just getting BETTER!!

There is a little over a week left on the May '14 Collabor88.  The vintage Milkshakes and Turntables theme was fabulous and I hope you've nabbed all the great bargains!

As always I'm sharing some music, a little taste of SUMMER from Calvin Harris.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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electric[Daisy]

The summer music festivals are just around the corner. Hopefully you were able to catch some of the amazing tunes from Coachella a few weeks ago. Or the thumping beats from Ultra Miami last month.  Electric Daisy Carnival will be coming soon to Las Vegas in June along with a slew of other great events this season.  Whatever the music scene, it doesn't matter. In the end, it's all about living in the moment and feeling the music.  Being free.

I found some inspiration in the bright color of LeeZu's latest release and thought I'd showcase my inner EDM diva.  Along with some great pieces from past Arcade items, another great SL event right around the corner. Of course, don't forget the clock is ticking down on the April edition of Collabor88.

NERVO is one of my fav EDM artists, so enjoy this amazing track..."Like Home"
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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slow[Motion]

I feel as if everything is going in slow motion as the rest of the world speeds by. It seems like yesterday we just had the first whisper of spring, then suddenly the pretty blooms are disappearing as May is here already.  Maybe there is never enough time.

Speaking of time, the final days of the April round of Collabor88 are here. You have a couple of days left to pick up your favorite finds at some bargain prices before the new round begins May 8th.

Oh I picked up a really basic WACOM tablet last month and I've been practicing more with my drawing. It's really easy to use, just taking some time to master.  I picked mine up on Amazon, for just under $100. It's great for adding hair, and making more precise lines of highlight.  I still use my mouse to smooth/liquify.

My musical inspiration for this post comes from a new to me band, PHOX.  The song "Slow Motion" is a little piece of spring-time heaven.
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[vitrine]

HOPPY Easter!  I'm over-the-moon tickled today because the Maitreya Spring '14 collection has arrived. And the topping on this already delicious Sunday (sundae pun - oh yes I did!), would be the fact I won the Maitreya Window Dresser Contest. *squeals* My window dressing is currently on display at the mainstore. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Onyx Leshelle, the owner of Maitreya launched a contest in July 2013 searching for people to dress the large window display at the mainstore.  This contest was so much fun, I always have been a vitrine lover and this was a great opportunity to put my creative skills to the test. Although,  please don't ask Onyx about my stick-man drawings. I'm sure you'll only induce giggle fits.

The best part though is the fact you can still enter!   So put on your thinking caps and get on it people! The winner receives 25,000L in store credit and the opportunity for their signed work to be in the window display. Yes I'm still squealing in delight!

On a side note, I really would like to thank Onyx and Beau for the opportunity. I had an amazing time working with you both. It felt truly collaborative and especially enlightening. Much love to you both!

Of course the contest is just amazing, but that's not the only reason you should stop by... there is a fabulously new VIP group gift and TONS of new releases. The shoes above are wonderful, not only because of the new Maitreya Skin Match HUD but also the option of using your SLink feet.  So grab the new releases while they are hot on the shelves. Be prepared though, as your arms will be dragging the ground with all the loot you'll be carrying home. 

The lovely Onyx Leshelle offers a little insight into her musical inspirations, her favorite band is Hiatus Kaiyote, and the song Mobius Streak really inspired this vitrine. Hope you enjoy it too!  Listen [HERE] to Mobius Streak.
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[quirky]

Some days you gotta let your inner nerd shine through.  Embracing my total quirky side, I took the challenge of blending some finds from a few of the top events currently running in Second Life®.  See if you can spot the items from Collabor88, The Arcade, TLC, Skin Fair and The Whore Couture Fair.

As always a little music for you to enjoy! I was trying to think of quirky alt-girl rock, and of course I thought of the epitome of geek-chic Lisa Loeb. TUNE!
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[bang]

 If you are like me, your spare time is pretty rare.  So we have to take advantage when an opportunity arises. I had a few moments today, I hopped in world to enjoy some new finds and of course a little music. 

I was delighted with all the awesome from finds from this month's Collabor88 and Chapter Four with some excellent pieces from this round of TDR.  This post was definitely a hodge podge of newness with a couple of excellent items from the last Arcade.

As always, I'll share a little music for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat while I worked on this post.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[et]

Sneaking in-world to give you a little preview of the galactic supernova inspired February edition of Collabor88 for February 2014.  The collection is modern and futuristic with a flair for dramatic.  I imagined myself as Leelo the heroine from the 5th Element after she had been acclimated to her new home after 5 years. Just a quick shot to give a preview before Collabor88's gates open February 8th.

As always, I'll share a little Katy Perry music for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat while I worked on this post.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[dark]Horse

"I'm coming at you like a dark horse..."  Are you ready for the January edition of Collabor88?  It's filled to the brim with delicious vintage-y pieces with a sensual edge.  I fell in love with the offering from Maitreya. It's not exactly meant to be worn this way*, but who could resist something so divinely sexy.

The new edition has just been open a few days so be patient my little chicakdees, you'll get in soon enough!

As always, I'll share a little music for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat while I worked on this post.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[sweater]Weather

It's definitely sweater weather and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to bundle up in some comfy and stylish Winter newness. So cozy up with me on today's little fashion excursion.

The last day to shop at the December edition of Collabor88 is today. Be sure to pop by before these awesome prices disappear.

As always, I'll share a little music for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat while I worked on this post.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Pink] Winter

It's time to bundle up and enjoy the sweet beauty of Winter. With this month's events at Collabor88 and The Arcade, you'll be sitting pretty in all of the lovely offerings. After you are all shopped out, dress up and take a little adventure around our beautiful world and check out the amazing landscaping by our talented neighbors.

As always, I'll share a little music for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat while I worked on this post.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[GOLD] love

Happy almost Thanksgiving! This year has been incredibly blessed for me personally and I'm happy to share some LOVE. Thank you to all of the supportive and generous creators who share their amazing designs with us here in our little pixel world.  Here is a little [GOLD] love in return.  

You can still pick up some amazing items at Collabor88 for the November cycle. I really enjoyed this month's industrial theme. The designers really flexed their creative muscles this month! Like this couture chest piece from LaGyo, it's brilliant mechanical flowers really are inventive in the most exciting way.

Of course Shoetopia is still in full swing! You have one more week to grab the goodness before shoe heaven disappears into the clouds.

Here is a little tuneage for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat this week on my playlist. 

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Shoetopia '13]

SHOETOPIA 2013 opens to the public November 15, 2013. This event is guaranteed to make even the most reluctant shopper go crazy.  You'll be able to take a walk in the clouds while shopping in 'shoe heaven.'  Hope they will be accepting bad girls this year because shoes are my addiction and I'm ready to go on a binge!!

SHOETOPIA 2013, The long awaited return of the 'premiere shoe event' in Second Life is set to open on Friday, November 15th, 2013.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Anessa Stine

November 12, 2013 — Announced way back in January of this year, SHOETOPIA is the reincarnation of the most popular footwear event in Second Life, SHOE FAIR, which has been missing in action since June 2011. Now, almost 10 months since it was announced, SHOETOPIA 2013 is set to open on the 15th of this month with an ethereal build by Artist Rebeca Bashly, that promises to have you in Shoe Heaven! Excited designers and shoe lovers alike, have delighted at the promise of a 'New Kind of Shoe Fair', and the anticipation has been building steadily as opening day draws closer.

Conceived by long time Event Coordinators, Business Managers and Second Life Fashion Bloggers, Sophia Harlow and Anessa Stine, SHOETOPIA is their first collaborative effort combining a mutual love of fashion, respect for ingenuity and quality, and desire to create a memorable and special annual event to fill the void in the Second Life event calendar created when SHOE FAIR failed to take place in 2012. Says Sophia, "When the thought dawned on me that there needed to be a footwear event in Second Life again, there was only one person that I approached. Anessa has always been a 'Shoe Girl', and her creative vision was the perfect compliment to my detail oriented planning skills and excellent relationships with many SL Creators." Both Sophia and Anessa are thankful to the many volunteers who are dedicated to making this event a success.

Carrying on the tradition of it predecessor, SHOETOPIA has selected the charity organization Soles4Souls as its 'Sole' beneficiary. This is a charity that touches all shoe lovers, an organization that not only supports those in need domestically, in North America, but also those met with disaster around the world. Says Anessa, "An organization that puts shoes on the feet of underprivileged children so they can attend schools, allows domestic abuse victims to have a second chance at entering the workforce in style, creates jobs in the most needy of communities, and uses the slogan 'every shoe deserves a Second Life', it could not be a more worthy or appropriate organization to benefit from all of our efforts." The timing of SHOETOPIA could not be more advantageous to Soles4Souls, already hard at work preparing to assist those affected by the recent storms in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, each participating designer will be offering up an item that will see 100% of its proceeds go directly to Soles4Souls.

With more than 50 of Second Life's most talented footwear designers, and dozens of incredible contributing gacha designers, there will something for everyone on this stroll through the clouds. Major Sponsors; Slink, Gos Boutique, Just Design and LaRoo, and additional sponsors; ISON, KOSH, lassitude & ennui, House of London, KoiKoi, fri.day, sYs, House of Fox, Glam Affair, G Field, Valiant and ViveNine/Ryvolter, will all be releasing new items at SHOETOPIA, as will each and every one of the participants. Says Anessa, "The response from designers has been so positive, we are overwhelmed by the quality of the footwear at this event."

SHOETOPIA will be pleased to welcome all of you to visit our slice of 'Shoe Heaven' between November 15th and 30th of this year, in what promises to be the first of many 'Shoetopian' events to come!

Official Blog: http://slshoetopia.blogspot.ca/
Official Flickr Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/shoetopia/

Soles4 Soles Official Site: http://soles4souls.org/

Contacts;
General Inquiries: Anessa Stine and Sophia Harlow
Blogger Manager: Katya Valeska
Gacha Coordinator: Eden Knoller
Team Members: Qopi Resident and Vixie Rayna
Builder: Rebeca Bashly

**Please note: The event is now completely full, and we are no longer accepting blogger applications.
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Stay tuned this week, I'll have some more great previews from Shoetopia 2013 !

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shoetopia 2013!

Love, Vi

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[POP]

"Live fast. Die young. Bad girls do it well." M.I.A. might pull off the bad girl better, but I couldn't help throwing a little 'tude in my new outfit from DirtyMind.  Bad girls still rock pink, right?

Super quick post on a Wednesday!  I've had this punk inspired look in my closet for a month, just trying to find a little time to do it some justice. Be your own 'Bad Girl' with a dose of M.I.A.

Stay tuned this month, I'll have some great previews from Shoetopia 2013 starting  next week!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Diva]

Next week Halloween creeps in and it's more than enough of an opportunity to bring out your inner witchy diva.  Collabor88's theme for October has been Black Magic, and as the month is coming to a close it's the perfect time to pick up some great pieces before the bargains disappear.

More tuneage today, a little Beyonce for your Diva walk. Enjoy!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Someone] else

Hello lovelies! It's been far too long since I've had a chance to blog.  Inspiration truly had left the building.  Thank you to the lovely Miaa Rebane for being my muse. I missed blogging and it really felt sad not finding inspiration. The look reflects how I felt like someone else.

Of course, I have a little tuneage for you today.  Please do not judge, but I'm in complete LOVE with Miley's new album Bangerz.  Someone Else is just perfection and it feels like ME right now. 

"I used to believe love conquers all
Cause that's what I felt when you held me
I thought you'd catch me if I fall
And fill me up when I'm empty"

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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The [Surreal Life]

Designers United opens September 15th and I'm beyond excited to check out all the wonderful creations. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the offering from Tee*fy! (Thank my Zuzu!)  It's surreal yet whimsical in such a beautiful way. It made me feel like a beautiful jellyfish floating through life, unaware that my floating tentacles may cause pain. They are truly surreal creatures and such a perfect inspiration for Tee*fy's Designer United item.

Hope you all will pop over to DU 5 when it opens. I'll be there will bells on ready to snatch up all the fabulous designer offerings.

As always, music is my inspiration a little retro Pixies! This had to be one of my fav tunes of the 90s! "I've kissed mermaids and road the El Nino...walked the sand with the crustaceans." Enjoy the Wave of Mutilation!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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