A celebration of courage and caring!

On Sunday, October 11 starting at 11 am SL time there will be a fabulous MAKEOVER MAGIC fashion show on the American Cancer Society Island. Three cancer survivors and a caregiver, along with their fashion mentors, will display their new looks - shapes, skins, hair, clothing, AO's, and accessories. Please come and join us in this celebration of courage and caring!

MAKEOVER MAGIC is organized by volunteers from the American Cancer Society in Second Life and SL's Cancer Survivors Group and Caregivers Group, led by Cinders Vale. It is the Second Life equivalent of a real-life American Cancer Society program, ‘Look Good...Feel Better’ - a nationwide, public service program in the USA to help cancer survivors to look good, improve their self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence. This year, 2009, is the 20^th anniversary of LGFB which is now available in 19 countries around the globe ... and now, also, in Second Life.

Cinders explains: ‘We have adapted the ACS program to fit our virtual world. A virtual makeover will include everything from new shapes, skins, hair, clothing, AO's, accessories. Each participant will be assisted by two mentors, to find that new look that will be amazing.’

This year Makeover Magic has been opened up also to cancer caregivers. ‘Any cancer survivor will tell you just how important their caregivers are. Cancer caregivers deserve some pampering too’ says Cinders.

Participants

The three cancer survivors selected for this program are RebelMum Slade, Dwen Dooley, and BluesSweet Tomorrow, who will be modeling their new finery alongside caregiver Darcie55 Kraus.

Their fashion mentors are: Fire914 Flaman, Jacksonn Munro, Tiffany Dragonash, Sharron Schuman, Millie Gears, Helena Geiger, Arlene Muircastle, Cody Bolero, Aryon Dagger, and Boot Janus.

Designers

Italia Velota, who is responsible for the mentors and designers, says: ‘I would especially like to thank all of the designers who agreed to donate their clothing, shoes, skins, shapes and accessories for their generous support’.

The participating designers are:

MichaMi (Clothing, Shoes and Accessories for Women)

Kitties Lair (Clothing and Shoes for Women)

Meil (Clothing and Shoes for Women)

AMD (Shapes, Skins, Hair, Eyes, Clothes, Shoes, Accessories for Women)

Indrya Originals (Shoes and Clothes for Women)

Kmadd (Men’s Hair, Shapes, Eyes and more)

Addict (Hair, Clothes, Eyes, Accessories)

fri.day (new store on the grid)

Gala Skins (Womens Skin)

The Body Politik (Men’s and Women’s Skin and Shapes for both)

Shade Throne (Men’s and Women’s Accessories)

LeeZu! (Fully Stocked Women’s Attire)

Free Spirit (Shapes, Skins, Clothes for Women)

Kenzi & Co (Clothing)

King For Men (Mens Clothing)

E! - Eclectic Apparel and Accessories (Men’s and Women’s Clothes and more)

Deviance (womens clothing & costumes)

Aqua (Womens Clothing and shoes)

AtomicBambi (Beautiful Hair Jewelry)

Madame – haute couture (Clothing)

.:Naive :. (Clothing)

SugarCube (Clothing)

Boon (Men’s and Women’s Hair)

Dellybeans (Jewelry)

Barefoot Apparel (Men’s Shoes)

Riddle (Clothing for Men and Women)

Rfyre (Clothing for Men and Women)

Dela! (Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories for Women)

Skin Flicks (Clothing, Skin, Shoes, Accessories for Women)

Peeps Fashion (Men’s and Womens Clothing, Jewelry and Shoes)

Rebel Hope Designs

AnA_Mations

Visitors to the fashion show will also be able to view the island ‘makeover’. Although it is still a work in progress, the main builds are now in place. We hope visitors will take the time to look around after the show.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 11 at 11am!

The ACS Makeover Magic Committee

Diarists, please note the following details for your diary:

ACS Makeover Magic Fashion Show

Sunday, October 11, 2009

11am SLT

American Cancer Society Island

SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/174/28/23

Modavia Fashion Marketing Announces Show Schedule

August 12, 2009 – Modavia Productions, the fashion show production division of Modavia Fashion Marketing, today releases the show schedule for it's Fall Fashion Week. Shows will begin on September 10 and run through September 17. A total of 36 designers will be represented in Modavia Fashion Week 2009 in 4 to 5 shows daily, beginning at 12:00 pm SLT at The Tents at Bryant Park in Second Life.

In addition to the fashion shows, participating designers will have on-site boutiques, offering designs seen in their shows and there will be gifts offered to attendees by many of the designers.

Modavia Fashion Week is being sponsored by Studio Red Entertainment, Lost Angel Industries, Damiani, By Alexander Jewelry designed by Alexandar Vargas, InQConnections.com, WBA Advertising, SL Newspaper, VAIN Inc., Stiletto Moody shoes, Fabulous Fashion with Angie Mornington and TREET TV.

Details in the FASHION section

Narkissos Fashion show TONIGHT

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Pegasos/126/128/24

Fly me to the moon.....................

What happens when you get Azul, Chloe, Indyra Originals, Nardcotix and Phoenix Riseing together all on one runway teamed up with Arai Agency Models?
Fly me to the moon is the theme for todays fashion show @ DC District Style Mall june 28 2pm SLT

Click the poster to Teleport

Hellen Keller Day in Second Life

What if there were interesting places that everyone could go to, interesting activities that everyone could participate in . . . everyone but you? How would you feel?

People with disabilities find interesting ways to do things to overcome obstacles just getting through every day. You may not be aware of it, but if you’re active in Second Life (SL), chances are you interact with someone with a disability:

People with disabilities make up approximately 20 percent of the SL population. For many people with disabilities, SL is about as “barrier-free” an environment as it gets - People who cannot walk in real life can fly and teleport here in SL. Some, however, are not as fortunate: Deaf and hearing impaired people can be unwittingly excluded from voice chats, and people who are blind or visually impaired still face massive challenges in being able to use the highly visual 3D environment at all – Which is why Helen Keller Day is coming to Second Life, Saturday, June 27th. It’s a day that is set aside for 24 solid hours of information, education, exploration of employment opportunities, arts and entertainment, and social engagement, at the four The Ye, Olde, Supporte, Faire islands. There will be vendors, employers, presentations, and mainly… fun.

Throughout all that, Helen Keller Day is about consciousness raising. It’s a movement in the 60s tradition, in a sense - It’s about raising our level of awareness for our brothers and sisters who have disabilities. It’s about learning that everyone can participate, and it’s about becoming knowledgeable about how to do a small but important kindness by being sensitive, and knowing how to include everyone in activities and interactions.
At some time in our lives, we’ve all felt what it feels like not to be able to participate… not to be included. Knowing how to include someone with a disability, and make everyone feel welcome, is an important social skill, and sometimes can be just that small but significant kindness that we can all benefit from.

You’ll hear great speakers, including Helen Keller’s great grandniece, Keller Johnson Thompson, and Linden Labs Education and Healthcare Developer, Pathfinder Linden. There will be panels on virtual education programs, accessible virtual teaching, and employment in virtual worlds, information about online degrees in digital media... even a goldmine!

The 24-hour event PDT will be held all day Saturday, June 27 at the four The Ye, Olde, Supporte, Faire sims. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Faire/20/222/38)

Linden Lab is collaborating with and assisting Virtual Helping Hands and a coalition of community volunteers who are proud to announce Helen Keller Day in Second Life. Helen Keller Day is a community-event exploring how and why to employ, educate, entertain, and engage everyone through virtual worlds.

Helen Keller Day is a day that is set aside for information acquisition, education, exploration of employment opportunities, social engagement, and enjoyment of arts and entertainment… There will be vendors, employers, presentations, and pure, unbridled fun.

It’s a day dedicated to raising our level of awareness for our fellow Second Life residents who cope with disabilities. At some time in our lives, we’ve all felt what it feels like not to be able to participate… not to be included. Knowing how to include someone with a disability, and make them feel welcome, is an important social skill, and a small but significant kindness that we can all benefit from and feel good about.

Participants will meet people learn things, get freebies, and be entertained for their efforts.

You will hear keynote speakers Keller Johnson Thompson, the great grandniece of Helen herself and Linden Labs Education and Healthcare Developer, John Lester, aka Pathfinder Linden. You will hear from experts in the fields of virtual education, employment, social engagement and entertainment. There will be building contests featuring skilled builders doing accessible builds before our virtual eyes. There will be a world premier “movie” featuring “Max,” the virtual guide dog developed in Second Life for SL users who are blind or sight impaired. Also featured will be an exhibition of Max's abilities, a fashion show, chess, a Braille chat display, dancing, singing quests and storytelling... even a virtual goldmine!

There will be experiences designed to spark the imagination and “see” and “hear” the world with all the senses in new and thought provoking ways. Join the pioneers in virtual worlds who are inspired by the spirit of Helen Keller to explore ways in which everyone can participate…and create a world that richer for all.

Please come and learn, connect, explore, be entertained, and pick up freebies while sharing this positive and uplifting experience with us.

The weekend ahead.............

Wow what a lot of great events going on this weekend, if you look through the FASHION section or the EXTRA EXTRA section you will see what I mean;
'SL Top Girls' looks exciting at 12pm SLT put on by Edo Tone of Styles of edo and Kay Fairey, then a little later 'Over the Rainbow' by My Precious at Phat cat's - Agnes Finney makes the most beautiful gowns and I can't wait to see what she has unleashed.
There is also the rest of SL6B to explore I think I have only managed about a quarter of it so far - there is just so much to explore and some amazing builds, and yes too many to name! Whether you like music, discussions, exploration or Art there is something for everyone and events happening all the time - check them out HERE.
But if you need more we have news of some different events in the extra extra section; art exhibits, immersive art and story telling for your inner child at TLE.
Throughout this month RFL teams are active and events are happening all over the grid find out more HERE. RFL is less than a month away and information is starting to come through about the main event - if you want to be involved keep an eye on our RFL section for news as we get it.
A busy weekend, have fun!!
Dana Vanmoer

Join me tonight

AVENUE Models is proud to debut the exclusive wedding collection of New Dana's Delights, NDD. A skillful and well-tailored line of colourful wedding fashion, NDD launches it's new wedding line of gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tiaras and bouquets this Saturday.

Just in time for this summer's wedding blitz, this is a show not to be missed by all soon to be brides on the grid. Please join AVENUE Models Livia Mastroianni, Ivyana Szondi, Nezsy Herstein, Laury Sands, Mavi Beck and Haruka Kish as they glide down the aisle-like runway in the incredible fashions of New Dana's Delights.

When:
Saturday, May 23, 2009 1pm SLT

Where:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Royal%20Properties/177/180/1001

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New Dana's Delights is the collection of masterful designs by creator Dana Vanmoer. More known for her work with SL-Newspaper, it may come as a surprise to know Dana is a skillful designer in RL. Making the natural shift as a designer in SL, Dana finds relaxation and fun in her talent and has to this point kept her sl-work separate.

NDD caters to the ladies, from business wear, casuals, and evening wear to her new line of wedding gowns and accessories. The feminine ladies suits have been the most popular of Dana's main line up to this point, but she suspects the wedding collection will soon eclipse it. With the support of close friends and partner James, Dana has successfully opened 4 stores around the grid.

For more information please visit Dana's mainstore or blog, both listed below.

http://newdanasdelights.blogspot.com/
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ian%20Bernard/101/153/37
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AVENUE Models is SL's premier modeling agency with the most magnificent and professional setup for top supermodels.

AVENUE Inc, is the umbrella company for AVENUE Models, AVENUE Studio, AVENUE Models Academy and AVENUE Magazine. AVENUE was founded by Rusch Raymaker, CEO, and by her side is a team of highly professional and qualified fashion, creative and marketing professionals striving to continuously take the world of fashion to another level.

For more information please contact Jesika Contepomi, Vice President of Marketing for AVENUE Inc.

Email: jesika@avenuesl.com
Website: http://www.avenuesl.com