Artistic Expression - AVENUE Magazine April

The art of expression is in everything we do. From the routine to the extraordinary tasks each day. AVENUE takes pride in discovering, exposing and all around celebrating the artistry that is within Second Life. This month we bring you artistic expression from fashion to fine art.

A Taste of Vintage Chic
Fashion Icon: Squinternet Larnia | page 86
Written by Augusta Carver
Photography by Brie Wonder

When thinking about fashion, most people are reminded of the clothes first, but there are so many different aspects that go along with those…hats, purses, shoes, jewelry, etc. If you have the right pieces to pair with your outfit, they can be used to help define it and make it stand out. Donna Flora designer, Squinternet Larnia has been bringing to life creations which do that and more.

Stature
Golden Shopping | page 102
Written, Styled and Photographed by Vixie Rayna

How we move defines who we are. In-world, one must find the animation that best tells their own story; from dances to static poses, GOLden Shopping offers the best selection to define your personality.

Parallel Worlds and Alternate Realities
Interesting Sims | page 166
Written by Isadora Fiddlesticks
Photographed by Ozz Larsson

Imagine yourself on a new planet, far off the known galaxy, where humans and other beings have gathered together to recreate a new kind of Earth: the Farstar New Earth. This is a posthuman society, the home of Cybersurrealism and Asphyxia (Reborn) beings.

Dustopia
Inspriations | page 238
Curated by Paola Tauber
Artwork by Blackmamba, Nur Moo, Carthalis Rossini, Sabbian Paine, Nara Tairov, Petra Messioptra and Emmylin Hastings

No issue of AVENUE would be complete without our inspirations. Curated by AVENUE Magazine Creative Director Paola Tauber, inspiration is what we hope each reader leaves with when they've read to the end. We're continually inspired by the artist within Second Life and they are truly our inspiration for publishing each month.

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Serious Styling - AVENUE's January Issue

"Naturellement"
AVENUE Homme | Page 96
Photography & Styling by Lulu Jameson

Re-organize your closets and prepare your color pallets for what's going to be this years new trend. AVENUE Homme stylist Lulu Jameson gives us a touch of naturellement. Spring will be full of earth tones, natural hues and highlights with a nod to clean chic. Who better to give us the all access pass..then Lulu.

Amazon Silverweb
Couture Look 2011 | Page 68
Written by Jesika Contepomi
Photography by Annough Lykin

A name to remember, Amazon Silverweb takes the Couture Look Challenge to the next level. See what inspires her look and helps make her so unique on the runway.

"Red Alert"
Trendspotting | Page 76
Styled by guest July Raymaker
Photography by guest Di Hoorenbeek

AVENUE is so happy to have guest stylist and photographer July Raymaker and Di Hoorenbeek coming together for this months Trendspotting. RED ALERT...check out this sizzling spread...and ladies jot these down as you shop for your sexy vday outfits, BE NOTICED.

"Colorfully Cinched"
Golden Shopping | Page 132
Written & Photographed by Jesika Contepomi

The secret is in the sauce. Styling this year is going to be all about that "power" accessory. Read this months Golden Shopping review to see how you can punch up your outfit by being colorfully cinched.

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

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