Rejuvenation :: AVENUE Magazine April 2012

"Boudoir's Rejuvination"

Cover Story | Page 34

Written by: Jesika Contepomi

Photography by: Kallisto Destiny

AVENUE revisits the design house of Boudoir by sisters Vitabela Dubrovna and Precious Restless.  Oh, how the world of fashion has changed for these sisters since our last cover interview in November of 2010.  As stated before, few designers in Second Life® can boast designing success in both worlds. Boudoir happens to be one of the few that can not only boast this, but they have the published success in both worlds to show for it.

"Redefining Sexy"

Fashion Icon | Page 78

Writer: Sensuous Soulstar

Photographer: Blackliquid Tokyoska

There’s always that one dress that’s hidden in the back of your closet. It’s not your everyday dress, and it’s definitely not formalwear. And while it may be all the way in the back, you never forget about “that dress.” You only pull it out for those special times. Because, in the words of Beyonce, it’s your “freakum dress.” And while you may have your favorite designers for certain looks, there’s only one who can bring out the perfect mix of maximum sex appeal with just the right amount of class. You know the name. You know the brand. And you know the feeling that wearing that dress gives you. You feel every bit of the word “sexy.” And you have none other than Eboni Khan to thank for bringing out the Hucci in you.

"color.me"

Featured Designer | Page 86

Writer/Model: Diconay Boa

Photographer/Model: Ozz Larsson

color
[kuhl-er] 

1.the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue.

"The new face of fierce"

Model of the Month | Page 96

Writer: Sensuous Soulstar

Photographer: Annough Lykin

You’ve seen her face. You know her name…even if you still can’t pronounce it correctly. (It’s “Vicky Jay” for those of you who are still having trouble.) But more importantly, you know of her style. A staple in the blogger community, this month’s chosen Model of the Month is a fashion force to be reckoned with. While there is so much to learn, this month, we touch just the surface as we sit down with her to discuss her Second Life® modeling career. Without any further introduction, we present Vikeejeah Xevion.

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The Paulse of Fashion - AVENUE Magazine

Graced on the October Cover of AVENUE Magazine was none other then designer Faint Paulse. Known for her unique and cutting edge designs Faint continues to mesmerize the fashion world with each season's release.

AVENUE brings you the Paulse of Fashion in it's October Issue.


"The Paulse of Fashion"
Cover Story | Page 34
Written by Augusta Carver & Photography by Blackliquid Tokyoska

As a designer, Faint Paulse is known for her creative prowess and creating exceptional and sometimes even unconventional designs. She challenges the notions of what is beautiful and chic. When you hear the name Ladies Who Lunch, the first things that should come to mind are carefully detailed and realistic textures, bold colors, wickedly sinful shoes, and, of course, high quality styles. Paulse is a talented designer who could just as easily be creating art as fashion. When asked about her inspirations for designing in SL, Paulse simply replies: “Anything and everything. It depends. In the beginning, I did a lot of custom work, so I was just making things to fill orders. It began monopolizing my time, and I wanted to do more of what I wanted to do, so I slowly got away from it. Now, I flip through fashion magazines when I'm in line at the supermarket or online. Sometimes it's a photo, sometimes it's a shape or a concept. It doesn't matter.”

"R.icielli"
Fashion Icon | Page 46
Written by ShaiLi Alex & Photography by Kallisto Destiny

R.icielli is one of the most famous stores in Second Life® and it is present in many projects and events related to virtual fashion, mainly because their products are so versatile and varied enough to please even the most diverse types of taste. There are customers of all types, from the most fashionable fashionistas who like to produce photographic essays, to the most basic consumers that are buying just for daily use. “That makes us very happy, because it shows how much people love and approve of our work,” says Fhara Ricielli, owner and designer of R.icielli. “To be honest, we did not have a target audience exactly. What we wanted was to get the majority of residents to know and love our store...and we did.”

"Erebus"
Homme | Page 62
Styled, Modeled & Photographed by Brie Wonder

"Fall Into Sartoria"
Trendspotting | Page 106
Styled, Modeled & Photographed by Lulu Jameson

Read these articles and more in the October edition of AVENUE Magazine.



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Spring Fever - AVENUE's April Issue

Spring is finally here, hail to the warm weather and blooming greenery. Clear out your clutter for winter and make room for this seasons hottest trends. AVENUE invites you to read the exclusive interviews and colorful stylings predicting what's hot this season. Say goodbye to bulky layers and get ready to bask in the sun.

Julia Merosi
Cover Article: je suis page 34
Written by Sensuous Soulstar
Photography by blackliquid Tokyoska

While clothes may make the man (or woman) only accessories can make the outfit. But not all accessories are created equal. Take a moment to find out more about the woman behind the name, the brains behind the brand, and the designer behind the quality, Julia Merosi.

Spring Sims
Vignettes page 44
Written, Styled and Photographed by Strawberry Singh

Join Strawberry as she shares some of her favorite places to visit in spring with stunning styles and trends to match.

Love of Fashion
Featured Designer page 68
Written by Augusta Carver
Photgraphed by Ozz Larsson

Innovative, daring, sexy and feminine would be some words used to describe the designs by Mayhem Seetan. Having been in RL fashion for sometime, Mayhem is able to carry her skills into SL and create amazing pieces for her SL brand Azoury. Read this candid interview by Augusta to learn more about the lady behind the brand.

Sherbet Delight
Fun with Fashion page 76
Written, Styled and Photographed by Vixie Rayna

Rev up your wardrobes for spring with colorful additions brought by Vixie Rayna or even sift thru your closet for items that you may already have. Looking for an inexpensive way to get noticed? Vixie will show you how makeup can add that colorful pop for spring.

Outlander
Trendspotting: Brie Wonder page 94
Written, Styled and Photographed by Brie Wonder

As if spring wasn't already hot enough, take a trip with AVENUE's newest stylist Brie Wonder to Rozwell. On location at one of the US' most contraversial towns, who knows what might show up or even drop out of the sky. Brie shows a few hot trends to watch out for this spring - from highwaist demin shorts, bold colorful prints to bohemian chic.

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Fashion Forward - AVENUE's February Issue

"The Future is Now"
Fashion Icon: sYs | Page 50
Written by Sensuous Soulstar
Photography by Blackliquid Tokyoska

Alan Kay once stated: "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." The Cisse sisters of sYs are doing just that. Syane and Systi have brought the future of fashion to the present using only their visions of the future, and it looks to be a very sexy one.

"Seduced by Fashion"
Featured Designer: Vitor Algoma | Page 58
Written by Augusta Carver
Photography by Ozz Larsson

Fashion is always an innovative and constantly changing force in our world. Vitor Algoma, a SL and RL designer, has found ways to showcase his own creations and inspirations in his SL fashion via new fashion brand Kletva.

"Monochroma"
Trendspotting | Page 78
Styled and Modeled by July Raymaker
Photography by Di Hoorenbeek

Black and White never looked so fashion forward. Catch the latest styles from fashion maven July Raymaker.

"Keeping the Art in Fashion"
Designer Collection: GizzA | Page 114
Written by Sensuous Soulstar
Photography by Natasja Schumann

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but the ability to never have to imitate, to be so design savvy and creative that you can let your imagination guide your creations is the sincerest form of genuine talent. Check out this candid interview with SL's newest fashion addiction Giz Seorn of GizzA Creations.

Read these articles and more in the February edition of AVENUE Magazine.

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Month of Romance - AVENUE's February Issue

"Bring Your Second Life to Life"
Cover Story: Animazoo | Page 32
Written by Sensuous Soulstar
Photography by Diconay Boa

Try to imagine your Second Life without animations. No sexy saying of the hips, no manly strut, no tango's and dips....everyone just standing motionless. Scary thought! Thanks to animators such as Dave Bellman this nightmare isn't a reality. Though his highly successful company Animazoo Animations, Bellman has raised the bar to an impossible height, utilizing the latest animation technology. Join AVENUE as we sit down with this programming genius on page 32.

"The Red Dress"
The Blogspot | Page 42
Styled, Modeled and Photographed by Strawberry Singh

AVENUE is proud to welcome Strawberry Singh into the family and what better way for her to grace our pages then with the introductory column of The Blogspot. Each month AVENUE will feature an amazing fashion blog talent and we're thrilled to have Strawberry kick it off. Read on to uncover her secret fascination for the color red and join us as we jump into her inventory.

"Sebis"
Fashion Spread | Page 90
Photography by blackLiquid Tokyoska
Modeled by Valeria Pienaar and Salvo Waydelich

Love is in the air...and Sebis shows us their latest fashions with a mix of romanticism and urban chic.

"Dubhan"
Sim Review | Page 184
Written by Joie Lefavre
Photography by Annough Lykin

What's more romantic then a mix of role-play and the lush outdoors...join AVENUE as we get fully immersed into a whole new world at Dubhan. With epic tales of knights and fair maidens combined with mystical adventures into the darker side of magic we visit one of Second Life's most immersive role-play sims.

Read these articles and more in the February edition of AVENUE Magazine.

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First Look into AVENUE's December Issue

Cover Story: Dashwood Muircastle | Page 36
Written by Sensuous Soulstar
Photography by BlackLiquid Tokyoska

Read this special interview with newlywed designer Dashwood Muircastle and learn more about her brand House of Dashwood. How did this Parson School of Design graduate and intern for Donna Karen got her start in Second Life? Proof that SLCC can change one's fashion career, find out Dashwood's progression in the SL fashion industry.

Fashion Spread: Nicky Ree | Page 48
Photography by guest photographer Julie Hastings

Get a sneak peak at the latest holiday creations by one of the grids greatest creators of couture and elegance. Nicky Ree shows us her Snow Queens.

Fashion Icon: Strawberry Singh | Page 66
Written by Sensuous Soulstar
Photography by Mischa Cuttita

Is blogging like great sex, and can you fake it? Find out what makes this sweet and gracious Second Life fashion blogger an industry leader and this months AVENUE Magazine's Fashion Icon. 1 reader or 1000, Strawberry shares her personal experience of what fuels her passion for blogging.

Fashion Spread: GiZZa | Page 84
Photography by BlackLiquid Tokyoska

Quickly taking the stage in Second Life fashion, GiZZa is a brand becoming known for quality and unique creations. Founded by designer and rl photographer Giz Seorn just 7 months ago - check out this spread for a sneak preview of what's ahead.

Read these articles and more in the December edition of AVENUE Magazine.

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Another Peak - November with AVENUE

Fashion Spread - DD Style | page 87
photography by blackLiquid Tokyoska

blackLiquid brings us the savage beasts from within DD Styles latest collection. With wild animal prints, trendy camo and safari girls with attitude, see AVENUE Models Mavi Beck, Vikeejeah Xevion, Keira Tyles and Brendon Heron style out these looks with flare.

Fun With Fashion - Winter Wedding | page 113
Vixie Rayna

Looking for that perfect winter wedding dress and stunning location. Come on the shoot with Vixie Rayna for a true inspirational moment as she takes us through this seasons elegant couture in white.

Architecture & More - Barnesworth Anubis | page 191
Aaliyah Munro

When thinking in terms of luxurious homes in Second Life, one of the most prominent names in architecture comes to mind, Barnesworth Anubis. Find out how a creator from Sims Online came to SL and how he finds cultural inspiration all over the world.

Model of the Month - July Raymaker | page 163
Augusta Carver

July Raymaker proves that with a little creativity, hard work and patience you can make yourself stand out in a crowd and be noticed. Read how July became the AVENUE Model of the Month and quickly climbed the SL Model ladder in a very short time.

Read these articles and more in the November edition of AVENUE Magazine.


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AVENUE Models Academy Graduation

Another amazing group of trainees from the AVENUE Models Academy is preparing for their runway debut. Let's welcome academy trainees Mikey Batriani, RicoRacer Flux, Regina Tobias, Nicole Myhre, Naiya Kazyanenko, Victoria Lustre and Mitchy Foxdale to the catwalk as they strut in fashions by designer Shiryu Musashi of Musashi-Do.

See you there!

Designer Showcased: Musashi-Do
Date : Sunday, 15 November
Time : 12 noon SLT
Place : AVENUE Sky Runway