Gaga For Fashion

The February issue of AVENUE Magazine is a fashion lover's dream because it features articles and fashion spreads on some of the biggest trendsetters in SL; Djod Karu, Thalia Jie, and Nardya Rousselot.

First up, you'll be treated to an up close and personal look at Djod Karu, the designing force behind DIRAM, one of the grid's most talked about brands. The SL fashion world has been buzzing for weeks about the highly anticipated release of Djod's new Scandalous collection and it did not disappoint. Read this month's issue to find out why people are going gaga for DIRAM and learn how some of the most iconic figures in pop culture serve to inspire this talented lady.



Speaking of icons, when thinking of them as it relates to SL fashion the name Thalia Jie comes to mind. The amazingly gifted stylist and photographer is this month's featured Fashion Icon. It's a well deserved title and you should take this wonderful opportunity to learn about her journey and get a glimpse of her styling and photographic talents.



Finally, you can't afford to miss the Nardcotix Fashion Spread! The latest beautiful designs of Nardya Rousselot are featured in this unforgettable piece. You'll find gorgeous elegant formals that are perfect for Valentine's day. Additionally, you'll be treated to a peek at some of the stylish offerings from her incredible new shoe line.



Read AVENUE's February issue online.



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Hot Shoes & Cool Jewels

Any true fashionista knows that an outfit is never perfect until it's appropriately accessorized. Truth be told, accessories can make or break a look. As a result, a good amount of thought should go into your selections. The November issue of AVENUE Magazine features the designs of two very talented accessory designers, Sofi Trenkins and Maris Kanto.

Sofi Trenkins is the creative force behind Sigma Jewels, a great place to shop for accessories. Her designs are hip, chic and are made with some of the richest textures around.The pieces are beautiful, look fabulous with just about any fashion style, and reflect Sofi's artistic talents and eye for fashion.

Maris Kanto is the designer responsible for the beautiful accessories found at Kalnins. Well known for fabulous sunglasses and men's footwear, Kalnins is quickly becoming the place to shop for women's footwear as well. The new collection of multicolored scripted footwear is to die for. More importantly the shoes offer a realistic, stylish and classy look at affordable pricing.

To learn more about the creations of these wonderful designers, check out the Novemebr issue of AVENUE Magazine.

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BAIASTICE - Spring Collection - Colors

BAIASTICE by Sissy Pessoa announces her new Spring 09 Collection ~ Colors ~ at BAIASTICE. The collection is full of multiple rich colors and tones throughout the collection, including hues of red, pink, blue, purple, green, yellow, orange, and more, along with Baiastice's premiere color black. Solids, sequins, geometric prints, batiks, plaids and patterns present the variety that befits the BAIASTICE label.

Colors include a wide range of clothing fabrics, from delicate lace, silks and satin, to heavier brocades and leathers, along with snake and reptile textures. The emphasis is on prints and patterns, from accented blacks, to rich batiks. Details are everywhere, from leather wrist cuffs and corsets, to highly polished belts and jeweled collars. Short flirty skirts and tops, low backs, longer skirts and many casual separates present a versatile collection sure to meet the needs of any occasion.







New to the BAIASTICE Collections are the new shoes. From casual, fun print sneakers to the Couture Jewels Collection, there is a shoe for every person and every occasion. Ballerina flats and Pumps in patents to Croc round out the collection.

(Above) Ballarina Shoes in Lilac.

(Above) Jewel Shoes in Whit.

(Above) Stiletto Pump in Blue.

(Above) Flower Shoes in Red.

(Above) Chrome Shoes.

In addition, there is also a complete collection of bags for day including Lux in Croc, Leather Business, and Painted Vintage. Two bags in rich jewel tones, Le Soir and Secchielli, go easily from day to night, increasing the versatility of your accessories.

Red Lux (top left), Leather Business Brown (top right), Leather Business Purple (bottom left), Vintage Bag Green (bottom right).

BAIASTICE also has a completely new full Spring 09 ~ COLORS ~ Collection of Sunglasses in 5 models. To complete your fashion looks, they come in large or small sizes and from simple to diamond, in many colors and materials.

Day Big Black (left), Drop Black (right)

New York Blue (left), Roma Rame (right)

To finish off the Spring 09 ~COLORS ~ Collection, BAIASTICE has 3 new pairs of earrings, each scripted with 5 colors, to mix and match with all of the many dresses and separates: Earrings Glitter '80, Earrings Glitter Gem, and Earrings Pins gold & silver.

Stiletto Moody BARE Launch with an Exclusive with AVENUE Magazine

Yes, you heard it here first at AVENUE Magazine where we will be delivering to you in a sumptuous supplement at the launch where Stiletto Moody will be revealing the revolutionary new line of shoes for women which is going to alter the way women walk and view their feet. Stiletto Moody bares it all with this ingenious new line called BARE. Watch this space for the exclusive supplement at 5pm on 16 Dec SLT...in the meantime, here are the sneak peaks of the supplement for a sneak peek at the the new Stiletto Moody BARE that should whet your appetite:



Credits - Avenue Magazine - Supplement is photographed by Cherie Parker for AVENUE Magazine Bare supplement.
Publisher Rusch Raymaker. To see the full supplement get it at the Stiletto Moody boutique or http://avenuemagazine.blogspot.com at the launch


STILETTO MOODY BARE © - LAUNCH EVENT TUESDAY, 16 DEC – 5PM
Group members only
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A COMPLETE FOOT IN SHOE SOLUTION
AN EVOLUTION. SECONDLIFE SHOE DESIGN GROWS UP
Launch accompanied by 40%-off end-of-year sale

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Stiletto Moody, the designer who brought sculpted shoes to Second Life introducesStiletto Moody BARE © a new range, a new approach to shoe design and a technology system for adding sculpted feet to her high heel shoes. This takes “impossibly high heels” down a new path with the introduction of beautiful feet in beautiful shoes. The range will debut three new showpieces in a group of colors intended to evoke the glamour of the Hollywood’s great 50’s movie stars, with many more styles to follow in 2009.

Accompanying the launch will be a 40%-off end-of-year sale for “Stiletto Moody Shoes” group members only. During the launch and sale week the SIM will be closed to the general public, and non-members should join the group prior to launch due to possible closure of group membership.

SCHEDULE
Monday 15, December – Midnight slt – SIM closes for inventory setup
Tuesday 16 December - 4pm slt - Press Preview ( by invite)
Tuesday 16 December – 5pm slt – Members* only launch & sale

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STILETTO MOODY BARE ©
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Stiletto Moody BARE © Is more than just a new season, its an evolution of shoe design in Second Life. The fully sculpted foot-in-a-shoe eliminates the need to suffer the “… Flintstone foot, that ungainly lump at the end of my avatar’s leg,” as Stiletto Moody puts it.

“It’s been the bane of my existence.” she adds, “Every time I designed a shoe I needed to compromise its proportions to it fit my avatar’s foot. So I created my own foot and ankle system allowing me to design the shoes that I really want to make, worn on a foot I really want to have.”


The Stiletto Moody BARE © system offers a myriad of configurable options through its scripting technology and built in menu including:
- Color matching to any avatar skin
- Ankle resizing to avatar shapes
- A full range of nail polishes on every foot.
- Toe rings options for both feet
- ColorSet fatpacks
- Changing metal colors where the shoes have buckles
- Heel click sounds, a sexy walk and bling where appropriate
- Powerful menu to control all features

More features will follow in 2009 as the line expands and the new range is easily identifiable by the familiar Stiletto Moody heart logo undersole embossed with “BARE”

To celebrate the introduction Stiletto Moody will be opening her new BARE room at Stiletto Moody's store to accommodate an expanding line of fashion-progressive women’s heels in 2009. At launch Stiletto Moody will offer two gorgeous strappy high heel sandals using the BARE system allowing avatars to show-off almost naked feet in beautiful towering heels, and a peep- toe pump. Now avatars can have a foot to be celebrated rather than hidden. This new visual standard for women’s shoes in secondlife will offer an evolutionary and proportionally correct shoe true to real life fashion. The new styles flatter the leg and show off the high arches. With a refined catwalk balance – they are feminine yet dangerous – so walk strong – walk sexy – walk elegant – walk woman - in all Stiletto Moody BARE ©, a sublime and sensual foot shape and shoe.



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THE FEET – THE SHOES
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STILETTO MOODY BARE © AUDREY
Audrey evokes spot-on classicism. An elegantly proportioned sandal with a single thin toe strap, and three thin straps ankle straps with delicate buckles. Menu options allow buckle changing to silver or gold, toe rings, and a range of nail polishes

STILETTO MOODY BARE © GRETA
Greta is an ankle tie wrap-around sandal, with three 3 slim toe-straps and long fashion-fetish inspiring Ankleties. It has beautiful lines, a stunning silhouette, and is distinctively Stiletto Moody.

STILETTO MOODY BARE © VIVIEN
Vivien, a peep toe pump, continues the clean classic lines of the collection, adding the new manicured Stiletto Moody toes for a flirty flair.

The Audrey and Greta are available in of-the-moment Spring 09 colors or the ultimate ColorSet including all colors in one menu enabled shoe. Each shoe has our customary “Badseed” undersole embedded with a Stiletto Moody Bare heart logo, and now a “Badseed Red” nail polish to give it a finishing touch. Accept no copies – don’t miss a step.
Towering heels, flattering feet, and twinkling toes.
Stiletto Moody and you.
xox Stiletto Moody xox
and the Bon Vivants

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40% END OF YEAR SALE - MEMBERS ONLY - 16 DEC - 5PM
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To accompany the BARE introduction, an invitation is extended to “Stiletto Moody Shoes” group members for our end-of-year sale. All previously released shoes will be discounted 40%, in the form of an instant rebate, including the insanely popular slouch boot, tartan spikes, and pumps with bows. To receive the rebate, members must have their “Stiletto Moody Shoes” group tag activated. Purchases are made at full price and instant rebate immediately refunds 40% of that price. To participate or TP to the SIM it is necessary to join the group.
Excluded from sale:
- New Stiletto Moody Bare products
- All ColorSets (already deeply discounted)
- Gift purchases


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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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WHATS THE GAME PLAN?
- Midnight - 15 Dec, 08 – SIM closed for setup
- 4PM – 16 Dec, 08 Tues – SIM opens for press preview
- 5pm – 16 Dec, 08 Tues –members* only BARE launch & sale.
All in Second Life time. SIM closed to general public for up to one week

STILETTO MOODY BARE ©
A revolution in women’s shoe design, offering a full foot, ankle and shoe system with skin color matching and ankle resizing.

* HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF STILETTO MOODY SHOES GROUP?
Search for "Stiletto Moody Shoes" in the group search in world, or simply pop in to the boutique and click on "Join Group" sign before the launch. Only group members will be able to teleport to the SIM during launch, and end of year sale. The only guarantee of access is to join the group before the launch, as we may need to close group membership depending on SIM traffic

HOW DO I GET TO THE STILETTO MOODY BOUTIQUE?
TP to Stiletto Moody


WHAT IF THE SIM IS SUFFERS FROM LAG at LAUNCH
Remove all personal scripts to enhance SIM performance, but if performance is bad try to visit at off-peak hours or wait a day or so to return. We will closely monitor the situation.

HOW TO I RECEIVE MY SALE DISCOUNT
The Stiletto moody sale is on a rebate basis. You pay the full price and you are immediately refunded the rebate amount. In order to receive the rebate Stiletto Moody Shoe group tag must be active. Please report any non-receipt of rebates by sending using the customer service wall in the boutique to lodge or email a ticket to service@stilettomoody.com

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM STILETTO MOODY
This is an entirely new technology for Stiletto Moody. We stand by our customer service and will be watching for customer comments. All shoes we sell include update scripts and we will Endeavour to update customers free of charge should we need to make changes. Updates are not the same as upgrades. An update would be a correction of an identified bug or a fix if Second life introduces a new viewer that breaks a shoe. An upgrade is a the addition or change of features or functionality