Spoonful of Sugar (S.O.S.) Festival Starts September 9th !!

PRESS RELEASE !!

For every national and international disaster Doctor's Without Borders has been there. There is no barrier, border, or line they will not cross, no length they will not go to too bring aid to those who need it most. Where there is need they are there giving generously all of their knowledge, talent, and skills. Now it is time to give back to them.

Second Life is a global community and with the help of AIM, LTD, ModeLS Magazine, The Second Life Enquirer, SL Live Radio, and Versus Magazine we will come together to celebrate the world wide movement of Médecins Sans Frontières with an entire two weeks of parties, events, and fundraising beginning Sept 9th to the 25th, 2016. Join us at The Spoonful of Sugar Festival as we jet off to old London for what this inaugural event and help MSF/DWB to make a difference in the world. 

We have some of the most amazing, wonderful, and talented designers in fashion, home and garden, and breedables joining us to make this an event to remember. Take a moment to shop Alafolie, Ex Machina, Zuri Jewelry, Roanwood for exciting fashion and home goods. Stop by the Wonderful World of Meeroos or visit Wild Kajaera or Dragoos on the lovely breedables sim. There will be a little bit of everything from clothing, to hair, and skins. Our Home & Garden Sim will be filled with furniture, home accessories, and gorgeous houses that will make you the envy of your neighbors. Finally the breedable sim will house some of the most adorable, cute, and cuddly creatures that danced through anyones imagination. The best part it can all be yours and it will all benefit an amazing cause.

This is just the beginning though we have some fabulous events planned for the week including an opening gala event, fabulous London Bridge themed fashion show, live entertainment, dance parties, and more. Enjoy a carriage around Piccadilly with Elite Equestrian. 

To learn more about the S.O.S Festival and MSF/DWB please visit our website where you can see all the latest happening and developments: http://www.thesosfestival.com/index.html. 

Join our inworld group!  Spoonful Of Sugar (SOS) Festival

You can also stay up to date and follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/thesosfestival/?pnref=story

To see all the new releases, exclusives, and creations from over 150 amazing designers check out our flickr group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/thesosfestival/

We can not wait to see all of you at The Spoonful of Sugar Festival 2016!

Yours Truly,

Ever Courtois & Angel Wickentower 

S.O.S Founders

&

Lexie Jansma

S.O.S Event Coordinator

&

S.O.S Event Team

Rock Your Rack 2016

--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--

ROCK YOUR RACK 2016

October 1 - October 16, 2016

Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 1 in 8 women, and an every increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.

Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music, Art and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.

This year's event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation which provides free mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.

The 2016 event involved 63 designers including Gold Sponsors: AlaFolie, Athena Couture, Dulce Secrets, Emerald Couture, Empyrean Forge, LaVian & Co, Phedora, Prism and Kultivate Magazine. In addition, this year's event will feature 2D and 3D artists for the first time with an Art show sponsored by Kultivate Magazine.  Add to that the 4 Tribute concerts, 12 DJ Dance Parties, 7 Live Music Artist Shows, 9 Fashion Shows, the 10L Hunt, Silent Auctions, Art Auction and you have one must-visit event.

Designers will be providing exclusive creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest and most popular designs donating a percentage as well.

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website: http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com 

This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00 am SLT and will close at 11:59 pm SLT on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Together we can make a difference!

Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/mgb2016 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means.

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About Models Giving Back

Models Giving Back is an agency of professional, certified SecondLife models who give of their time and talents to raise funds for legitimate and verified SL and RL charities.

Models Giving Back was founded in October of 2012 by Jamee Sandalwood after a previous agency dedicated to charity work was forced to close due to the owner leaving SecondLife.  Jamee felt the work that was being done needed to be continued and set out to lead the models that were already a part of the former agency into new and bigger endeavors at the newly created Models Giving Back.

To date the agency has partnered with dozens of designers and provided models for runway, print and other functions that support charities around SL.

Rock Your Rack is the creation of Jamee Sandalwood and is owned exclusively by Models Giving Back in SecondLife.

Models Giving Back CEO:  Jamee Sandalwood

Models Giving Back Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/ModelsGivingBack

Models Giving Back Flickr:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/94469096@N04/

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About the National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 34.  At the time of her diagnosis, there was little information about the disease, and she was forced to make a decision about her health with few options.  After her treatment, Janelle made a commitment to help women around the world by educating them about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.  NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.  This mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services.

www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Tropical Dining But Chance Of Rain

I've decided to have an outdoor dinner this evening, though there's a slight chance of rain. My guests will arrive soon, so I hurriedly change - and know just what I want to wear. From top to toe, I've chosen No-Match's No.Manhattan for my hairstyle. It's perfect for the tropics. My Melina dress by Amarelo Manga is gorgeous in bold, tropical textures.

For my jewelry, I'm wearing !It!'s Pretty Dolphins necklace & earrings set. Just the right colors to match my hair adornments and dress!

My skin is a group gift from Lumae. This is Jewell - Cocoa and I'm wearing it with my Catwa Candy head via the Omega Hud. Yes, I've been working on my tan a bit.

I begin setting the table. Oh, don't tell me those are raindrops. I felt just a few, maybe it will pass with no damage to my plans!

My poses are by Image Essentials, the Trendz set, appropriately for the Trendz Event! This is a fun set for ladies with mirrors included. Fun and a bit flirty/sexy. 

Slipper Originals Gladiator Sandals - Alyx are a BUY NOW item on Marketplace! I love, love, LOVE these heels! Love, love, love, LOVE, love, love.  Did I mention I love these heels? The closeup pic of my heels was taken with a pose included with the furniture.

The furniture is by Chez Moi called Tropical Dining Set. Such a pretty set, invite your friends over! We may need to set out two or three. Maybe after the guests have gone, my partner and I will test some of these animations. Then, who cares if it rains, we won't notice. :p

CREDITS:

Hair - NO.MATCH_NO.MANHATTAN.

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Olive Shadow)

Jewelry - !IT! - Pretty Dolphins Necklace &Earrings

Colorchange Huds

@ the Marvelous Monthly Event !!

Dress - [AMARELO MANGA]  - InWorld / Facebook

Melina Dress

Fitmesh, Slink, Maitreya, Belleza

Heels - Slipper Originals - Alyx - Gladiator Sandals

BUY NOW September Exclusive
Fits Slink, Maitreya, Belleza

Direct Link to Items on Marketplace

Click Ad Pic To Enlarge

Head/Skin Applier - Lumae :: Jewel - Cocoa - All Tones - Group Gift !!

Also Wearing:

Catwa Mesh Head (Candy) w/gift lipstick,

Maitreya Lara mesh body, Slink hands

Poses - Image Essentials - Trendz (b)

@ Trendz !!

Click Ad Pic To Enlarge

* CHEZ MOI FURNITURES * - InWorld / Marketplace / Website / Facebook / Flickr

Tropical Dining Set (PG or Adult)

Lighting - LUMIPro 2016

Dance: Ten, Looks: Three

 But after a while I caught on

I mean, I saw what they were hiring

I also swiped my dance card once

After an audition

And on a scale of one to ten

They gave me

For dance, ten, for looks, three

Well !!

Dance, ten, looks, three

And I'm still on unemployment

Dancing for my own enjoyment

That ain't it, kid, That ain't it, kid!

Dance, ten, looks, three

Is like to die

Left the theater

And called the doctor

For my appointment to buy

T*ts and *ss

 Bought myself a fancy pair

Tightened up the derriere

Did the nose with it,

All that goes with it!

T*ts and *ss

Had the bingo-bongos done

Suddenly I'm getting national tours

T*ts and *ss won't get you jobs

Unless they're yours

Didn't cost a fortune neither

Didn't hurt my sex life either

Flat and sassy

I would get the strays and losers

Beggars really can't be choosers

That ain't it, kid, that ain't it, kid

Fix the chassis,"How do you do"

Life turned into an endless medley

Of, "Gee, it had to be you"

Why?

T*ts and *ss

Where the cupboard once was bare

Now you knock and someone's there

You have got 'em, hey, top to bottom, hey

It's a gas

Just a dash of silicone

Shake your new maracas and you're fine

Tits and ass can change your life

They sure changed mine

You're all looking at my t*ts now, aren't you?

("I wouldn't mind having just one of yours")

Well go out and buy 'em

Have it all done

Honey, take my word

Grab a cab, c'mon

See the wizard on

Park and 73 for

T*ts and *ss

Orchestra and balcony

What they want is what cha see

Keep the best of you

Do all the rest of you

Pits or class

I have never seen it fail

Debutante or chorus girl or wife

T*ts and *ss

Yes, t*ts and *ss

Have changed my life

                                                         ~~Dance: Ten, Looks: Three - From A Chorus Line

CREDITS:

Hair - Rezology - InWorld

Moonlight

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Olive Shadow)

!Musa! - InWorld / Marketplace / Blog / Flickr

Eyeshadow Moira (Omega) - 8 Colors

Subscriber Gift !!

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Tattoo - DevineInk - Midnight Fresh

Maitreya, Belleza, Omega

@ Addicted to Black until September 19th !!!

Body Suit - Lushish Catz - Kourtnie

Classic & Omega

@ Addicted to Black until September 19th !!!

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Slippers - Slink - Margot Ballet Slippers Black

Head/Skin Applier - Lumae :: Eirtae - T6 - Tawny // Showgirl
@ Genre until September 12th !!!

Also Wearing:

Catwa Mesh Head (Candy) w/base lipstick,

Maitreya Lara mesh body, Slink hands & feet

Furniture - Serenity Style - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Cinema Days Gacha Collection

@ InWorld Store now - @ The Liaison Collaborative starting September 7th !!

 Click Key Pic to Enlarge

Poses - {NANTRA} - InWorld

Bunhead w/Dance Bar Prop

Click Ad Pic to Enlarge

Lighting - LUMIPro 2016

Sexy Boat Sunning

Chez Moi's Bon Voyage Boat is available at Tres Chic until September 10th! This is a fantastically fun build with loads of animations and props. The two photo poses I'm using are included with the boat along with the umbrella.

My tattoo is by PinUp, available at the Revamped event until September 20th! It applies to multiple layers at 40%, 60% (which I'm wearing) or 80%. 

Such a lovely day. I'm going to laze around on my boat all day long. Topless. I wonder why the fishermen keep falling out of their boats.

CREDITS:

Hair - /Wasabi Pills/ - Thyra

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Olive Shadow)

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Tattoo - PinUp - Serena in White

@ Revamped until September 20th !!

Website w/Preview

Theme for this Round:  Fall Fashion Trends


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Shorts - I`pitǝmē  - InWorld / Marketplace / Facebook / Flickr

Layla Shorts

Flowers - *LODE* Hand Accessory - Southern Magnolia [orange]

.:Glint:. - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Chains & beads bracelet Orange Fluorite

Head/Skin Applier - Lumae :: Eirtae - T6 - Tawny // Showgirl
@ Genre until September 12th !!!

Also Wearing:

Catwa Mesh Head (Candy) w/base lipstick, Maitreya Lara mesh body

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Boat - CHEZ MOI - Bon Voyage Boat (PG or Adult)

@ TRES CHIC until September 10th !!

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Lighting - LUMIPro 2016

Sexy Kisses in the Fall

Laura's Lair has more fashion coming to you, this time from the location of The Woodland Estates, which is kind enough to open its doors to photographers! It is a very scenic spot that is gearing up for fall. Thank you for letting me take pics there. I have included a LM below.

Of note: I picked up Argrace's Group Gift, Chikai. This is a lovely updo!

From Revamped: Sexy in the Fall outfit by Emerald Couture. Love it! The top can easily be worn with jeans or tight pants, and I doooo like versatile pieces. The boots are super cute, and I see lots of versatility there as well. This set comes in six different colors; check out the burgundy - it's only 100Ls at the Event! 

Also at Revamped is this jewelry set (necklace and rings) by Tantalum, called Mila. It is delicate with a very interesting woven metal design with gem center (colorchange). They glisten with movement for an almost hypnotic effect. Very intriguing!

I must admit, I was salivating to blog these ZOZ nails! Thank goodness my computer is finally working again. The style is Black Lace Polish and they are available now at Cosmopolitan! They are gorrrrrgeous.

I had previously mentioned wanting to try Lumae's Eirtae - Showgirl applier on my Catwa head. Here it is! I think I like it even more than on my Lelutka head. But on either, I particularly like the eyebrows; they are hand drawn and delicate, very realistic.

A three-day holiday weekend is upon those of us in the States! Enjoy!

CREDITS:

Hair - *ARGRACE* - CHIKAI
Group Gift !!

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Olive Shadow)

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Outfit - Emerald Couture
Sexy in the Fall Top, Skirt & Boots
 FitMesh, Maitreya, Belleza and SLink
Available in Six Colors - Burgundy only 100Ls for Event!
@ Revamped until September 20th !!

Jewelry - Tantalum
Mila Necklace & Rings
Colorchange

@ Revamped until September 20th !!

Website w/Preview

Theme for this Round:  Fall Fashion Trends


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Nails -{ZOZ}-

Black Lace Polish
Slink, Maitreya, Omega & Zoz Mesh
Huds with NINE colors!

@ Cosmopolitan until September 10th !!

Head/Skin Applier - Lumae :: Eirtae - T6 - Tawny // Showgirl
@ Genre until September 12th !!!

Also Wearing:

Catwa Mesh Head (Candy), Maitreya Lara mesh body

Poses - Verocity - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Victoria 6

Location - The Woodlands Estates

Lighting - LUMIPro 2016

Exercise in 3-Point Lighting

Rezology is having a 3-Point Lighting Contest, using this hairstyle called Sky 218 (which is spectacular, by the way). I am entering the first pic! The research was a great refresher and an opportunity to use more Lumipro options. I can see a difference - the pic has subtle shading from the multiple lights and it gives the pic more "life." Shows off the hair pretty darn well too!

!It! is offering the pretty All Maces jewelry collection (necklace and matching earrings) at the Addicted to Black event. You'll receive a texture hud including various metals making the set quite versatile. This is a lovely set to pop on and go since it will go with anything.

I also have several lovely items to share with you, now available at the Revamped event! My gown is by Spyralle, called Endellion. It is available in multiple colors, for Classic & Omega wear. I adore flexi skirts for dancing! This gown has a gorgeous texture.  

The furniture and decor behind me is a set called Lavandre, by kaerri. This set is lovely all on its own, or weave it into your other furnishings; they will definitely elevate your living area.

My nails are quite fun and pretty! They are by Vengeful Threads, an applier hud for Slink and Omega called Glamour Puss. Meow.

CREDITS:

Hair - Rezology - InWorld

Sky 218

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Paris Green Shadow)

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Jewelry - !IT! - All Maces Necklace

Also Includes Matching Earrings & Texture Hud

@ Addicted to Black until September 19th !!!

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Gown - Spyralle

Endellion - Purple

Appliers & Flexi Skirt, for Omega & Classic

@ Revamped until September 20th !!

Nails - Vengeful Threads

Glamour Puss, for Slink & Omega

@ Revamped until September 20th !!

Furniture - Kaerri 

Lavandre Set

@ Revamped until September 20th !!

Website w/Preview

Theme for this Round:  Fall Fashion Trends


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Pose - Image Essentials

Expressive V1 (b), Pose 2
Sneak Peek!

@ Designer Showcase starting September 5th !!

Head/Skin Applier - Lumae :: Eirtae - T6 - Tawny // Showgirl
@ Genre until September 12th !!!

Also Wearing:

LeLutka mesh head (Stella), Maitreya Lara mesh body, hands & feet

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016