Let’s get naked! Or close to it…

With all those SL parties out there requiring you to look as fashionable as possible, getting dressed for an event is stressful! Well, I have a solution for you: DON’T GET DRESSED.

That’s right folks, it’s my rezz day and the Strawberry Fields Cafe is having a Lingerie Party!

There’s no prizes, no games, just an awesome DJ (Summer Deadlight!) and some scantily clad folks! Everyone is invited, but we’ve implemented a rule: If you show up fully clothed, you will be ejected and required to get NAKED before you can come back. Aren’t our rules fun? lol That goes for the men too! (bring your cameras, folks! lol)

So dig into the underwear drawer and find something clean and hopefully we’ll see you tonight, Friday October 24th at 7PM SLT at the Strawberry Fields Cafe!

Cool Weather Casual

Well, if you live in the Northern Hemisphere you will have no doubt noticed that fall is officially in full swing. I mean, they even got snow in Toronto this week! Now I know, I know, SL doesn’t really have “weather” or “temperature”, but work with me here. I like to dress for my mood, and my mood is COLD.

Like as with every outfit, I like to start with one piece and build my outfit from there. Today I knew that I wanted a cozy sweater such as the one I was wearing in RL, and I knew in my inventory I had just the one. This is a sweater I picked up AGES ago from Nylon Outfitters, but you can wear any old sweater (The Sand and Surf Co. has some cute ones, as does iBizaare). Once I but the sweater on, the outfit kind of built itself from there. I just knew that if I was wearing this outfit in RL, I would be very very comfy, and really, that’s what matters, right?

This scarf was introduced to me by my closest SL friend, Gabrielle Sinatra, and it’s one of my favourites. It comes in a long and a short version and is colour and texture change. And doesn’t it look soo cozy? Combined with a warm hat and some cozy boots, I’m ready to play in some leaves!

Outfit Credits
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Hair (and hat): “Jade” by Maitreya
Skin: “Jennifer” by Redgrave
Glasses: “arkos” by primOptic
Scarf: “:sey veshuddhi” by :sey
Sweater: “Big Button Knit w/ Tee” by Nylon Outfitters
Skirt (with leggings attached): “Fixed Corduroy Skirt and Leggings” by M&R Cupcakes (group gift)
Boots: “Heather” by ETD
Poses from Long Awkward Pose

Taking this blog in a new direction…and eating some crow.

Well, it’s been a while since I actually sat down and blogged something and I’ve been quite unmotivated to do so. I’ve been thinking for a while about what I want to do with this blog that would interest you to read it and me to actually write it. And in doing so, I’ve deduced what interests both you and I is pictures. Pretty, pretty pictures. Don’t deny it, you know it’s true.

Now, I read pretty much all of the fashion blogs, and I like to consider myself a pretty fashionable person. I like to think that I know how to put an outfit together and look somewhat decent. So I’ve decided to share that knowledge with the rest of you.

Now, I know there are already a ton of Look of the Day posts out there, and I know that some of you read a past post on this blog that may have alluded to me being sick of them, but I just have to say, that’s not true. I love those posts because they help me and many others to find little pieces that we may have not been able to find ourselves, or to find a store we may not have heard of otherwise. I love the looks that people like Sofia Gray, Mariya Nesiote, Jhusen Ketsugo, Grazia Horowitz, Uma Ceawlin, and many others come up with. They are doing a service for us and I blame them for my unhealthy shopping addiction. (Plus, they’re sweet girls, so there’s that too. )

Anyway, that being said, this is not going to become a Look of the Day blog. I think it will be more of just a “Look” blog. I know for a fact I won’t be blogging every day anyway, and will mainly just be posting when I think something needs to be shared.

So, without further jibber-jabber, I give you the first outfit.

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When I get dressed for the day, I usually start with one item and build an outfit around it, or I think of a look I want to achieve and go for it. Today I knew I wanted something kind of “rocker chic”, but not too hardcore and I wanted to wear my Ribbon Boots from Shiny things. Thus, my outfit was started.

One of the more fun shopping experiences to have, if you can brave the lag, is to dig through the piles and piles of outfits at BareRose and find fun little pieces to mix and match. The jacket I’m wearing is from the Nora outfit and I wouldn’t even have thought to wear it if I hadn’t seen someone else blog it a few days ago. Combined with some jeans and a bright top (mine are from Zaara and Armidi, respectively, but you can wear some from anywhere, that’s YOUR prerogative) and some crazy hair and you’re ready for a concert! And I actually did wear this to TWO live shows yesterday, so there you go.

Outfit Credits:
Hair- “Resilient” from ETD
Skin- “Ariel Natural” from Beauty Avatar
Jacket- Part of the “Nora” outfit from Barerose HQ
Top- “Hoja” top from Armidi
Belt- “Love Belt” from {Kari}
Jeans- “Classic Jeans” from Zaara
Boots- “Ribbon Boots” from Shiny Things (with colour change laces)
Poses from Long Awkward Pose

TOTALLY 80′S!

This afternoon at 1pm SLT, we’re having a flashback to the 80’s party! Some of you still remember the 80’s, right?

Here’s a list of the events:

- 2000L goes to the best 80’s outfit, male OR female!

-Name That Tune, 50L for the first correct answer. We’ll be playing for 3 hours, so you could win big if you know your 80’s music!

- The Winners of our 80’s themed photo contest will be announced!

-DJ DHANI ELLA will be playing only the hits from the 80’s, so we’ll be dancing the afternoon away!

- Sojurn Rossini will be doing a SPECIAL 80’s and 90’s themed LIVE SHOW for us at 12 pm, just before the party!

So whether you’re Like a Virgin, or Walking Like an Egyptian, you’re not going to want to miss this party! Join us, TODAY, Saturday October 4th, at the Strawberry Fields Cafe!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ael%20Lenn/71/91/23

-Kristi Maurer

Uncover Magazine Launch Party

Some of you may have seen posts regarding a new magazine called ‘Uncover’. This magazine is a collaboration of designers, photographers, models, and friends. It’s about uncovering undiscovered talent in SL and showcasing them all in one place.

Well, the magazine has already released it’s first issue, but it was done so quietly that I don’t think many people noticed. There wasn’t even a launch party! Well, that’s going to change, because this Friday, October 3rd, at 3pm SLT, Strawberry Fields Cafe is hosting the official Launch party of Uncover Magazine!

DJ AZU will be spinning the tunes, so there will be dancing, but the dress code is fancy. Let’s dust off our gowns and tuxes and get together for a fun evening!

If you haven’t received your copy of the September issue, you can find a kiosk at the cafe.

Or read it online here.

And there is still time to get your entries in for the October Cover contest! Check out the Flickr group for more information on that.

*Note to business owners: There’s also still time to advertise in the magazine, so if you’re interested, please contact me or Maryna Wind in-world and we’ll answer any questions you might have.

Hope to see you all at the launch party! Stay tuned for more events happening at the cafe as well, or hey, just drop by and hang out. There’s usually someone laying around.

-Kristi Maurer

I am not dead.

I have been a bad reviewer. I have tons of stuff stacking up in my inventory just CRYING to be reviewed and I’ve been ignoring it. *hangs head in shame*

Anyway, I’m trying to get back into the swing of things here by showing you this LOVELY new hair from Novocaine. Novocaine is a relatively new store to SL that I have blogged here before. They remind me a lot of Armidi in both their clothes and accessories and hair. The textures are vibrant and realistic and the prices are VERY reasonable.

This first style is called Antoinette. Now, I am a bangs girl. I have this weird obsession with having something over my forehead, and I dont know why. However, this style is kind of changing my mind. It’s so classy and pretty and actually highlights the pretty Belleza skin that I am wearing. I LOVE IT. In fact, I’ve been wearing it for 2 days straight, and those who know me know that I like to change at least twice a day.

Also, those who know me know that I love long hair. I have really long hair in RL and I love the same thing on my av. However, lately I’ve been drawn to shorter, cuter styles. This style, “Sildete” is perfect. It has that pinned-up retro look that can be dressy or messy depending on what you wear with it.

Both of these styles come in MANY colour choices and are L$285 for a pack of 3 colours. Get down to Novocaine now and pick up your favourite colour or 5.

-Kristi Maurer

POSERS REVOLT AGAINST CONTENT THEFT

FILOS’ FORMAL PRESS RELEASE:

Content Theft is inexcusable, as a long time activist for the personal rights of SL Residents; I felt it was my obligation to address content theft in my own backyard. I was disappointed and personally bothered to know that right at FILOS under my nose and watch Content Theft was taking place. After, long deliberation and contemplation of how to handle this matter; I decided to approach SR3D Poses about the copying of so many of our beloved pose creators. He claims, he plans to make exact replicas of some of our favorite pose creators work and sell it for 1L. The creators are now taking every step to ensure that their work is safe. We ask you to please support us in our cause.

Content theft takes place each and everyday in SL. It’s something that will never stop. It will continue on and on, I ask as the posing community that you pass this on. Spread the word and
PLEASE DO NOT SHOP at SR3D poses .
Please read to make your own personal judgment. I sent this note asking them nicely to leave FILOS and in return I received these harsh words back and him pressing on to leave mean notes the inworld groups.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE THE PHOTO ON YOUR PAGE, ON FLICKR, YOUR BLOGS, IN YOUR PROFILES AND SHOPS and anywhere you can help spread the word. WE NEED YOU TO HELP!

I would like everyone to know that, I support my pose creators at FILOS 110%. Violation of thier work is very important to me. I would like to say that FILOS is a Content Theft FREE Sim and will continue to stay that way. Please, come by and get some poses and support the cause!

Thank you whole heartedly,
Aya Liotta, Kristi Maurer and Your Favorite Posers

Decide for Yourself……
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Dear Sevanna and Ryz,
It has come to my attention that many of your poses bare a very strong resemblance to poses of other creators on FILOS and others throughout SL. I feel that there are far too many and the poses are far too similar to be a coincidence, with that and after much deliberation. I will have to ask you to remove your shop, SR3D from FILOS and I will refund the money that you have paid. I am sorry to have to do this, but I feel as though there is no other option. It is very important to me to know that I have original creators at FILOS. I hope you can understand and will remove your things as soon as possible. I do suggest that you review your products and consider removing many of them and revamping your line.
Thank you,
Aya Liotta
Owner of FILOS
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– Instant message logging enabled –
[12:21] Ryz: omg omg ……thats a joke ….dont trust (name deleted to protect the individual)
[12:22] Ryz : the poses we made a all our creations!!
[12:22] Aya: I took the time to personally review them Ryz.
[12:22] Aya : It’ s to my discretion after goin to the filos shop and rezzing poses and goin to your shop and comparing I am sorry I just can’t have you here.
[12:23] Aya : The products are far to similar.
[12:23] Aya: as well as the manner in which you are presenting them.
[12:23] Ryz: lol ok give me my money back
[12:23] Ryz: thats a fucking joke
[12:24] Aya: As I said I would.
[12:24] Aya: Excuse me?
[12:24] Ryz: she copyed óur poses
[12:24] Aya: No ryz, its not just CnS its LOSTANGEL , TORRID, MEYA, LAP…
[12:24] Aya: its not just CnS
[12:25] Ryz: haha
[12:25] Ryz: wtf
[12:25] Aya: I dont want to have a massive blow out about this.
[12:25] Ryz: i never copied a pose !!!
[12:25] Aya: I am trying to handle this professionally.
[12:25] Ryz: i dont look in their stores and so maybe ´some are simelar
[12:25] Ryz: lol
[12:25] Ryz: and bye
[12:26] Aya: Would you like me to return your things.
[12:26] Aya: Or woul dyou like to come pick them up on your own?
[12:27] Ryz: uhm i just want to say fuck u and fuck all the other bitches and liar
[12:27] Aya: Excuse me?
[12:27] Aya: That is extremely disrespectful.
[12:27] Ryz: TRUST ME I NEVER COPIED A POSE !!!!!!
[12:27] Aya: I treatedyou with repect.
[12:28] Ryz: but soon i will copy them all and sell them for 1linden )))))))))
[12:28] Ryz: hahahah
[12:28] Aya: That was completely uncalled for… and unprofessional.
[12:28] Aya: Really… I dont recommend that.
[12:28] Ryz: well
[12:28] Aya: DONT USE THAT AGAIN….
[12:28] Ryz: u are unprofessional!!!
[12:29] Ryz: how old r u?
[12:29] Aya: excuse me?
[12:29] Ryz: 18?
[12:29] Ryz: lol
[12:29] Ryz: u are just a joke nothing more
[12:30] Aya: Honestly, if you had nothing to hide Ryz you would never have behaved in this manner that is completely unaccepatable.
[12:30] Ryz: lol i dont have anything to hide !!!!!!
[12:31] Ryz: thats all
[12:31] Ryz: i told u the truth
[12:31] Ryz: u dont have to believe
[12:31] Ryz: i dont care about u and the other fuckers
[12:32] Aya: Thats nice, good luck speakin got other ppl in that manner I am sure that it will get you far.
[12:33] Ryz: is typing…
(At this point after the harassment, I muted him.)

Thank you for your support,
Aya Liotta

Owner of FILOS a Poser’s Paradise
slurl.com/secondlife/FILOS/57/56/22
www.flickr.com/ayaliotta

Twilight Gallery- September Exhibitions

The Twilight Gallery is an amazing and fascinating concept built and owned by Belmakor Pintens. Each month, on the second weekend of the month, the Gallery celebrates selected artists from around Second Life. The artists each have their own exhibit hall where they can display their best work for the entire month. This weekend is no different.

Tomorrow, September 13th at 1pm SLT, Twilight opens it’s doors once again to share with you the works of Adam Soler, Damon Varialle, Jordan Giant, Karobelz McMahon, Sylvester30 Mills, and yes, me, Kristi Maurer.

Yep, I’ll be exhibiting as well, and I’m soo nervous! I’ve snuck around and peeked at some of the other exhibits and wow, I am intimidated by all the amazing art the other artists have put up! I only hope I can compare.

So come down to the gallery, use the Teleport boards to see all the different exhibit halls and show your support for these amazing artists. And yeah, say hi to me too! Hope to see you there!

This SLURL will not work until the Gallery opens tomorrow.

-Kristi Maurer

Uncover Magazine – Advertising.

Attention business owners, artists, designers, sim owners, etc…

UNCOVER Magazine is still looking for advertisers! Are you looking to advertise your business? Want to get the word out? Don’t want to spend a lot of lindens doing? Uncover magazine has some of the best rates out there, and there is still room left before the big launch to get your ads in!

This magazine has a vision to Uncover the most interesting, beautiful people, places, events, and creations in Second Life. We strive to have high quality content and we’d like our reader to get the best of it. Please check our advertising policy and rates at
http://sluncover.blogspot.com/
Note: advertising space is limited.

If interested, please IM me in world for more information.

-Kristi Maurer

Strawberry Fields September Photo Contest

(Français plus bas)

STRAWBERRY FIELDS CAFE SEPTEMBER CONTEST

Theme: 80′ spirit
Winners: 3
Judges: The August contest winners: Harry Huffman, angelah Tokyo, Biouby Ulysses

Prizes

1st: 5000$L + being a judge for the next month

2nd: 3000$L + being a judge for the next month

3rd: 1000$L + being a judge for the next month

The 3 winning pictures will be exhibit in the SFCafé for the next month.

Process:

Submissions: September 3rd to September 23th included

Judges decisions: September 24th to 26th

Contest Results: September 27th, 12PM SL time, at the SFCafe during the 80′ party with DJ Summer Deadlight and lindens to win with the musical blind tests (name that tune!) contest

How to apply?

1- Join the Strawberry Fields Photos group on Flickr: www.flickr.com/groups/sfpcontests/

2- Submit ONE BRAND NEW picture (only one!!) representing the 80’s SPIRIT into the Flickr group (the newer will be deleted if we find 2 and we’ll delete your picture if you submit an old picture from your stream – pictures can’t be older than September 3rd) – but you can change it anytime time you want until the deadline

3- Pornography is forbidden, nudity is tolerated

4- “80′ spirit” offers a lot of possibilities… If we don’t see clearly the theme in your picture, we’ll delete it… So if it’s not clear, describe it, please. We read all the descriptions before we approve the submission.

5- You must be the autor of the picture to submit it

6- Only SL picture (can be mix with RL pictures)

7- Have fun!

NOTE: After the awards event, all pictures will be deleted into the group to start a new contest.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Gabrielle & the Strawb Fields team

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CONCOURS DE SEPTEMBRE DU STRAWBERRY FIELDS CAFÉ

Thème: 80′ spirit
Gagnants: 3
Juges: Les gagnants du concours d’août: Harry Huffman, angelah Tokyo, Biouby Ulysses

Prix

1er: 5000$L + nommé juge pour le concours du prochain mois

2ème: 3000$L + nommé juge pour le concours du prochain mois

3ème: 1000$L + nommé juge pour le concours du prochain mois

Les 3 photos des gagnants seront exposées au SFCafé tout le mois.

Processus:

Soumissions: Du 3 au 23 septembre inclusivement
Évaluation: 24 au 26 septembre
Dévoilement des résultats: 27 septembre, 12PM heure SL, au SFCafé lors de la soirée 80′ avec DJ Summer et des lindens à gagner avec le concours blind tests musicaux

Comment soumettre une image?

1- Rejoignez le groupe Strawberry Fields Photos Contests sur Flickr: www.flickr.com/groups/sfpcontests/

2- Soumettez UNE NOUVELLE image représentant le 80′ spirit dans le groupe (la plus récente sera effacée si nous en trouvons 2 ou nous effacerons votre image si vous soumettez une image déjà affichée dans votre Flickr – les photos doivent être datées du 3 septembre, au plus tard) – mais vous pouvez changer votre image à tout moment, jusqu’à la date de fin du concours

3- La pornographie est interdite, la nudité est tolérée

4- L’esprit des années 80 offre plusieurs possibilités, si nous ne voyons pas clairement le thème, dans votre image, nous l’effacerons… Si le lien avec le thème n’est pas clair, décrivez-le. Nous lisons toutes les descriptions avant d’approuver une photo.

5- Vous devez être l’auteur de l’image pour la soumettre

6- Image SL seulement (peut être mixée avec une image RL)

7- Have fun!

NOTE: Après l’événement de remise des prix, toutes les images seront effacées du groupe pour un nouveau concours.

BONNE CHANCE!!!!

Gabrielle et l’équipe du Strawb Fields