Thursday, December 25, 2008

Away For The Holidays





















Well folks, just a quick note to say, I hope you all have a wonderful, and very Merry Christmas. I'll be away for a week as the holidays are upon us. Should you need to contact me just drop me a notecard in world and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving Memories

When I was a child, one of the best Thanksgiving’s ever for me was the one I spent at the Salvation Army.

Yes, the Salvation Army. My parents decided one year instead of feeding our own faces we would help feed others. They signed up to participate in the Thanksgiving dinner offered to the homeless, the poor, and any others that could not manage to have a Thanksgiving dinner.

I knew from watching television that many places would do events such as these and you could see people standing in a line serving the community of people that would file past each one receiving a spoonful of this, a helping of that.

So when we got there I was excited to think this is what we would be doing. Instead, there were already too many volunteers there that had secured the front seat positions in serving. They had no interest in doing the cooking, the cleaning, busing the tables. And they were not shy about vocalizing that point. But my father said to the woman in charge “we’re here to work, just put us where you need us”. At first I was disappointed. I wanted to be one of those in the line serving people. You know, show up randomly on TV looking like a great humanitarian. But that wasn’t to be.

It didn’t take long for me to realize no matter what job they put me to do it was really a gift, a blessing. What I saw and experienced that day has not left me. I learned the beauty of helping others by stringing green beans by washing dishes, by mopping the floor and by taking out the trash.

Each person served there that day had a story to tell only not by voice but upon their faces. I was touched by each one and hoped in some small way the work we did there that day would bless them in the way I felt blessed.

As we finished up and the line of people slowed to a trickle, the woman in charge told us we were welcome to take plates for ourselves. As a kid, I didn’t have to be told twice, I hurried up and loaded up on each item and carefully wrapped my plate in Saran Wrap to take my treasure home with me.

Soon a new wave of people showed up, yes they were late to the party but it was obvious they were cold, and hungry. The workers had all taken plates and the line servers had left. There was very little food remaining. All but three of those people got served and the food ran out. My family and I each had a plate. My father didn’t hesitate to hand over his plate to the man, my mother gave hers to his son. Seeing this I looked at my prize I had so carefully collected and with a slight pang I handed over my plate to the woman with them. I’m not a good enough writer to describe the looks on their faces. The gratefulness in which they were so obviously filled with. I only know for certain, it did make a difference.

It was by far the best Thanksgiving I have ever had in my life. I am thankful for many things and I am blessed in many ways. Thank you mom and dad, you guys are the best examples of fine human beings and I love you both dearly.

In closing, it is my hope, my wish and my most sincere desire that you have all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families today.

Monday, November 24, 2008

I Don't Care

I know it’s been a long time since I’ve blogged, but I have a valid reason. I’ve been busy. Taking “your” photographs, and processing “your” pictures. I love it really. My job is the greatest. I meet great people, always happy to be photographed and I get to practice my art which is one of my all time favorite things to do. But that’s not why I’m writing this blog installment.

Recently, whilst minding my own business, going through props and sorting texture backgrounds I received a note card. Now that’s not all that unusual as I indicate in my profile to drop me a note card for scheduling shoots and whatnot. But this note card was not about a photo session.

Instead this note card contained a copy and pasted conversation between the person that sent the note card and someone I know only by group association. I don’t even know the person who sent the note card.

In the card it was clear these two were having a disagreement. About what I don’t know and frankly I don’t care. The point here is, someone took it upon themselves out of anger, frustration, childish immaturity I don’t know, to send out to me and god only knows how many other people a snippet of an argument evidently in an attempt to shame the other person.

Now for those who don’t know me, let me just be blunt here. First, I don’t care about your disagreements, your arguments, your passionate idealistic quarrels with one another. Those conversations are yours and the other persons and I have no need to be involved in it. Furthermore, I don’t want to be involved. I won’t take your side, I won’t take theirs, and I won’t pass the information along to anyone for any reason period.

The only thing you’re accomplishing by sending me a sampling of your war is to make yourself appear even more childish, immature and pitiful than you already are. I mean really now, how old are you, 12? Is this third grade? Is that what you do in your first life? Geez if it is, I’m thankful I don’t know you.

But I digress. I’m simply here to tell you, in the future, should you choose to make the same idiotic mistake again, please remove my name from your broadcast spam before sending out the text from your next juvenile squabble. Remember, I don’t care what your beef is, I don’t care who you think you are… if I don’t know you, I don’t care about you or your petty little war.

That’s it for now. Thanks for listening. Remember, let’s keep it safe out there… always wear a condom and all that good stuff. Not that, condoms have anything to do with this but it seemed I should remind you all of something important as this surely wasn’t.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Runway Kidz Model Auction CANCELLED

Hey evyerone!! FYI! The Runway Kidz Model Auction scheduled for today is being cancelled and rescheduled for a later date. Please follow the blogs for more updates soon!

Cherie Parker

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Oh Happy Day

I don't normally do this, but a good friend of mine sent this to me and I just felt it screamed to be shared. Not only is it one of the funniest things I've read in a long, long time but it's undeniably true and accurate.

I know many of you ladies will applaud this article wholeheartedly. Enjoy.

This is an actual letter from an Austin, TX woman sent to American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007 editors' choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.

Dear Mr. Thatcher,

I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts.

But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and Secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.

Have you ever had a menstrual l period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing?

As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer's monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior... You surely realize it's a tough time for most women.

The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings me to the reason for my letter.

Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'

Are you f------ kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.

For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or 'Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong'.

Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that's a promise I will keep. Always.

Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin, TX

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

I Am For Sale

Yes, that's right, you heard me... I am for sale. Well at least as far as a 2 hour date goes. I'm up for auction for the Autism Society of America! You can win a date with me or your favorite model of choice just by being the highest bidder! So head on down to the slurl listed below and bid on any of the beautiful models listed.

Remember, your lindens can make a difference. Thank you.


Cherie Parker

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Afflicted

I’ve been Afflicted. Miles Noriega and Atiya Masala afflicted me the other night while at an event they sponsored at their club!!

It’s ok actually ... ;) I gladly welcome the affliction as now I hold information not widely known to the public.

I have inside information for you all. Juicy, gleeful, hand rubbing secret information… Miles Noriega of Afflicted is working on a women’s clothing line! And from what I can tell, it’s going to be just as killer as his men’s clothing line.

That’s right you heard it here first Afflicted will soon not be for men only. Gasp!

The planets were all aligned in my favor the other night. My good friend Atiya Masala just happens to be partnered with Miles Noriega owner of Afflicted. And I just happened to be at an event sponsored by them last week when Miles dropped this cute little outfit on me soon to be released called “Little Flirt”.

Cute name, cute dress, well made, classy… right up my alley. Don’t say it... I don’t have an alley I swear.

Come to find out Atiya is assisting Miles in this new venture and I couldn’t be happier. She’s a builder and I’ve bought a number of items from her that she was soooooo kind to customize for me for my photography work. She’s great, talented, sweet and too much fun. You really have to check out her work. C'est Ca Furniture and Accent Pi, Born (102, 67, 26).

Back to Afflicted. My source tells me…*coughMilesNoriegacough* hopefully within the next month, Afflicted will open its women’s line to the public and this little number will be part of the collection at a price of only $195L!

What a guy! Smart, talented, funny and partnered with my friend. Dang could I get any luckier... I don’t think so.

Thanks Miles for letting me in on your little secret and for the really cute dress I absolutely love it.
Check out the photo for details and drop by Afflicted at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Born/76/120/32

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Behold

Everyone that knows me knows that I have a love of photography. Over the last few months I have grown a small photography hobby into a wonderful business from which I have received a great deal of satisfaction and happiness.

While I’ve been photographing various different subjects the one thing that has always frustrated me has been the lack of poses available to achieve the look I wanted.

Awhile back I had searched for and found an animator to create a couple of custom animations for me to use in modeling.

In the fashion industry, we all have the same poses, same animations and I wanted something different. What I ended up with was something that resembled an animatron robot from the likes of the Haunted Mansion at Disney World. On top of that I paid a great deal of money for that not so realistic “animation”.

I let that go and decided to just live with what’s available on the grid. And don’t get me wrong there are plenty of very talented commercial, popular animators/posers out there that I buy from and I’m happy they’re around. But in the back of my mind I always wanted something more, something special, unique.

Recently I was looking through some fashion articles and saw two advertisements that really caught my eye simply because the posing of the models in them was so stunning.

Again I got the itch for finding someone that could make this happen. You would think in SL this would not be so hard, but you would be wrong. I think I sent messages to around oh, ten or fifteen people asking them if they would be interested in creating custom poses for me for my photography work. Of all the messages I sent out, I was sure I would get several responses and have a variety of people to choose from. Again, I was wrong.

I received one, yes one response and that was from EnCore Mayne of Behold.

Not only was she very interested but very helpful, encouraging and eager to work with me. So I gave her the pictures of the poses I wanted, praying she would be better than the last person I hired in this field. She asked several very intelligent questions of which I had not thought of that would be necessary to create the poses I was looking for and we spoke for some time. During this conversation I discovered a very kind, considerate funny, witty and extremely knowledgeable person about posing. She was so helpful and easy to work with. This girl really knows her stuff. But, and there’s always a but, I was still apprehensive as I had visions of Tron burned into my mind from my last encounter with an animator.

EnCore asked me to give her a week and she would contact me when ready to see the prototypes. Within five days I heard back from her and she was ready to show me the first pose. Still I was not getting my hopes up, not this time. When she tp’ed me to the place where she creates I saw she had a male alt set up and the pose balls ready. She hopped on, put the male alt into position and omg… I mean, O M G, was I amazed! It was EXACTLY what I had hoped for! I could not have asked for a better rendition of the pose from the magazine ad. She even corrected the placement of the legs to account for that great way SL has of distorting our bodies, it was perfect! My mouth fell open and I immediately went into gushing mode. She had done what I thought was not possible. Created a couples pose from a flat one dimensional picture that will, when I show it to you blow your mind.

Now having said that, I am not going to be showing you the pose in this post. I know, I know, I’m a tease but I want to photograph it perfectly for art purposes before I let it loose on the public. I am however posting a couple of pictures she provided me with of the unique pose stand she sells. I suggest you go take a look, if you’re interested in a pose stand that does not distort SL clothing.
That said, with this post, I wanted to push EnCore Mayne into the limelight as fast as I could. This girl has a small, very small, extremely small place where she sells poses and that distinctive pose stand, and it’s called Behold.

EnCore Mayne needs to be recognized if not only for her truly obvious talents but because she’s a very deserving person and I want her talents to be brought forward and appreciated by many others in SL that love a good pose. I know this girl is going to make it big in SL.

Not only did I find my go to person for custom poses in the future but I’ve made a fast friend as well.

Believe me when I tell you if you’re looking for a custom pose EnCore Mayne is the girl to contact.

Since then EnCore has made the second pose for me that I contracted her to make in the beginning and friends, dear readers, I have to tell you it’s as magnificent as the first. Everything I wanted and more.

When I do photograph these poses I will be certain to remind you from whom I got them and deserves the credit for making the photos what I hope they will become.

You can contact EnCore Mayne in world or visit her little place at: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Choerom/240/144/2

EnCore Mayne – Behold
BEHOLD Events, Choerom (239, 139, 102)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Beautiful Byte Island

I know you all will be sad to hear I’m not weighing in on the most recent blog entries on bush whacking or no bush whacking… I’ll save that for another time. And I realize this isn’t a fashion post, however my beautiful photo studio is located on Byte Island and I thought I would let everyone know there are places available for rent for your shop as well. Later I do plan on posting a fashion related post, perhaps showing some skin as well as checking out if I should go carpet or smooth surface. ;)


Contact Fricker Fraker for more information. Slurl : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Byte%20Island/137/33/25


The Garden Shops on Byte Island.
The shops range in size from 100 prim rentals to 500 prim and are directly connected with a walkway to the Romantic Tree Garden.

The rentals are designed to be beautiful and classy to showcase your products.
IM Fricker Fraker for any additional info on the shops.

If you chose to rent a shop here, IM Fricker Fraker to have a Garden Shop Group tag added to your profile so that you may begin to place your products in the shop.

The Garden Shops on Byte Island #1
Price Per Week = 650
Prims = 500

The Garden Shops on Byte Island #2 - #6
Price Per Week = 350
Prims = 100

The Garden Shops on Byte Island #7, #8
Price Per Week = 450
Prims = 200

Byte Island is a residential Island in general except for the Romantic Tree Garden and The Garden Shops. If you would like to own a parcel on Byte Island and live on this beautiful sim, all you need to do is look at the map for parcels that are for sale or look them up at http://www.thefrickerfoundation.com/


Thursday, July 10, 2008

Look of the Day

Today's favorite look is brought to you by Cachet, Mirai Style hair and Detour shoes.


A simple post just to show you the look I am in love with today.


Outfit: Cachet- Ford- Ice

Hair: Mirai Style - Moco- Cream

Shoes: Detour- Glamour Metallic Pumps Gray


Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Torley Linden LIVE Voice Interview

Hey everyone! On June 16, 2008 I had the greatest pleasure to interview one of the best known and well loved Lindens on the grid. Torley Linden! Now that the voice interview with Torley has been transcribed and published in The Best of SL magazine, I can now post the link to the voice recording so you can hear it too!

Torley is such a vibrant and energetic guy to talk to! So much fun and information rolled into one person, we had a great chat! I had the opportunity to learn more about him as well as discuss SL5B, and his thoughts on a variety of SL topics.

Just click the link below and I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it!

Special thanks to Fricker Fraker for hosting this on his site as well as doing the recording of the interview, he is virtually and really awesometastic!!

Thanks again Torley for the really awesome interview. Giving us your time when you're such a busy guy is just so totally you! We love you and can't wait to hear more from you in the future!

http://www.thefrickerfoundation.com/Download.html

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

She Didn't Tempt Adam with an Apple

New Skin. Two of my favorite words. And when Sachi Vixen calls you up and says... “would you like to try my new skin?”… well let’s just say that’s even better and the answer is always YES!

Knowing how much of a perfectionist she is I am always happy to try something new of hers. Honestly I must say I've not worn but one or two of her skins in the past. But now I’m asking myself why that is? Take a look at this newest creation of hers called Jodie. She’s stunning! Look at the lines of the body and the detail! It’s just amazing. Her smooth quality and graceful highlights. Sigh… I love good skin. And this is good skin. Sachi is a perfectionist at whatever she commits herself to, be it clothing, hair or skin. The details are all there, the workmanship divine.

Jodie comes in four skin shades with softly detailed coordinating makeups, each one a work of art.

But that’s not all! For a limited time and in celebration of the 4th of July Sachi has put out two dollarbies! One stars and stripes bikini and of course she couldn’t do that without putting out a Union Jack! But only for a limited time then the price goes back to normal. So run over now and get those while you can. While you’re there pick up the demos for Jodie and check out for yourself the hand drawn goodness that is Adam and Eve.

Jodie $1200L
Each skin pack comes with manicure and pedicure, beauty mark or no beauty mark, carpet or no carpet.
Worn: Skin tone 2, Berry, Natural Pink, Embers




Sunday, June 29, 2008

The Word of the day begins with P

Not that word you sickos! Purrrr. That’s the name of the newest creation from the two awesome minds behind Reasonable Desires, Austie Pegler and Martini Joliat. Austie dropped this on me today and I couldn’t wait to slip this on!

Keeeute! Of course that’s not what my partner said but... ahem, I can’t repeat that here. The fact that this is just smokin hot is only half the good news. The rest is, if you don’t happen to like the pink I’m wearing, you can change it, it’s tintable!

Those two, they think of everything. I’m never disappointed when I get something from them. It’s always perfect, always complete and most of the time, it’s hotter than my grandma’s griddle after cooking up a batch of pancakes. Four perfect pieces, top, bottom, flexi mini trim and hot stockings complete this lingerie set.

At only $150L it’s a steal! So get yourself over to Reasonable Desires at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Reasonable%20Desires/132/204/27 and pick one up for yourself, you won’t be disappointed… and neither will your other half. *Mutters to herself as she slaps her partners hands away.

Friday, June 20, 2008

A Lethal Combination






Dear Sachi,
Thank you for sending me your newest dress Samantha. Yes, I know, I know what you’re thinking “don’t thank me Cherie, just wear it”. Not sure I can do that actually. Well, let me explain. I wore your new dress today. Yep, perfect color of gold that it was. I paired it up with some new skin, by Damiani called Gabrielle, Bax Coen’s new ankle boots, Mej & Mau’s new hair and left off the jewelry because the dress is just stunningly gorgeous without it.

Anyways… so I proceeded to go shopping wearing your new dress when I noticed I was being followed around by several guys on the same shopping sim.

Quickly I looked around to see if the back of my skirt was stuck inside my panties or something but no, your dress was just fine. Gorgeous as always and flawlessly perfect as is your usual and customary way. I checked my makeup in my compact and as always the skin by Pompeja Rossini was as flawless as your dress. No, nothing seemed out of place or out of the ordinary.

So I thought well I’ll just tp off this sim and onto another and guess what? That’s right... not long after arrival another group of guys were following me around!! Finally I decided to tp to the safety of my own home where before long my partner arrived.

He’s staring at me… and I ask. What is going on today?? First the stalkers and now you! Do I have something stuck in my teeth? A sign on my back?

No he says... it’s just your look today. It’s perfect. The skin, the hair, the dress, they’re perfect! Sigh… *EDITED FOR CONTENT* *SHORT COMMERCIAL BREAK*

Anyway Sachi, thanks again for the dress… however I’m not sure I’ll be wearing it outside the house much anymore even though it is perfect and I love it, I just can’t handle the stalkers it seems to attract.

Must be that slit up the front of the skirt that drives the guys crazy, shows a lot of Damiani’s new skin.

As always keep up the good work and thanks for thinking of me.


Best Regards,
Cherie Parker

Samantha comes in six different colors and sells for $500 with two skirt combinations
Damiani skin- Gabrielle sells for $1500 for two makeups and $7500 for the fatpack

Adam and Eve - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Genesis/52/157/23
Damiani- Plush Micron (194, 101, 24)

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

EdDesigns- Edde Edman Lives

For all of you out there wondering what happened to Edde Edman, owner and creator of EdDesigns well I’m here to tell you he is alive and kicking! He’s just moved his business to a new sim which has fantastic new build.

Everyone that knows Edde knows he is the creative force behind some amazingly realistic skins, eyes, eyelashes, shoes, and jewelry. So if you’ve been wondering how to find him again follow the link below to see his astonishing new build and his stunning artistry in skin and accessories.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tyrone/245/159/21


Monday, June 9, 2008

My Favorite Color

























Blouse by Beauty Avatar-Philadelphia Purple/Skin by Beauty Avatar- Nefertiti Natural 14
Hair by AVZ- Widowhair Black

Sunday, June 8, 2008

No Drama

There’s nothing like the sound of a train whistle at night to calm and soothe me if life has been exceptionally unkind or stressful. To hear that forlorn call of the steel rail leading off to a place unknown, mystery and eventually to disappear into the darkness makes my soul relax and my mind drift off riding tramp in a car pulled behind that big engine.

I know you’re wondering what this has to do with drama right? Well… this is how I deal with drama... rl- sl... doesn’t matter. In fact for me both rl and sl cross paths so much now its hard to say, what is drama here and not drama that I take with me out of sl into rl?

I hear people say “no drama” as if they’re holding up the sign of a cross to a vampire here in sl. It’s become a slogan, a slang an overused vernacular. I can practically see them shaking their heads, backing away and waving their hands in a vigorous denial of what they’re faced with.

For anyone faced with another who expresses passion, opinions or stand up to what they feel is right or wrong, somehow they are then labeled with a red circle, a slash through it with big bold letter of NO DRAMA comfortably cradled inside.

It’s kind of sad to me. I don’t really understand why this life would be that much different than real life. I mean here we work, we play, we love, we interact, in real life we do the same.

Is there drama in real life? Of course there is. So you say, I have enough in real life… I don’t want it here. Fine. Then might I suggest becoming an android and developing the sense of no emotion?

I realize everyone is different here. Again, I see no difference from real life. We’re different there as well.

But if you do work here, play here, love here or even interact here, how does one expect not to encounter drama at some point? And why is drama the leper of sl?

People have come to use the term “drama” as an excuse for a lack of accountability; they can hide behind it, and use it as a shield in order to not face something of opposition.

Sometimes drama is required for justice, what is right, clearing the air and developing a common understanding from people.

Drama has its good side and its bad side. Do I want a stalker in rl? No. Do I want one here in sl? Again, no. But do I want to interact with people, share with friends, live and work in sl? Yes. So at some point conflict or drama will raise it’s not so ugly head.

Drama is good. And so is conflict when used properly to resolve a situation.

Drama is a part of life. We love, we lose, we play, we get hurt, we work, we get frustrated, we interact, and we differ.

In the end we are all faced with drama in this life and our rl. Not only does it continue to help you define your character but also teaches you how to deal with complicated issues… accept diversity, different cultures and different perspectives. To say no to drama is actually saying I’m not willing to learn, grow, or change my opinion ever.

We’re adults, or we’re supposed to be. We’re supposed to have had life experience to teach us how to deal with difficult situations. If you haven’t, then its time you do and drama is a fine teacher.

As always, this is just my opinion, which doesn’t necessarily reflect the opinion of the management, staff, public, pet, oddball or any other entity I failed to mention. There, that’s my disclaimer.

Have a nice day, and embrace the drama.




Monday, June 2, 2008

Wednesday, May 28, 2008


Up until today I had one pair of leather pants that I loved and would often live in. But today is my lucky day. Sachi Vixen of Adam n Eve dropped a pair of her new black leather pants on me and omg let me just say DAYUM these are fine!

There’s just something about slipping into a pair of finely crafted black leather pants that makes me wanna go to a pool hall, pick up a cue stick, bend over a table and see just how many male avatars hit gutter balls looking at my ass.

If you’re looking for that reaction, these are definitely the pants to slip into. As always Sachi strives for perfection in that hard working over active imagination of hers and she didn’t let us down this time.

The seams are perfect, the shading and highlighting so realistic, less shiny but more like a nice well worn leather your butt has grown attached to over many moons (pun intended) of wearing.

I love them. They’re just perfect. I hate to keep saying that about Sachi’s things but I swear that girl leaves me with nothing to complain about.

The pants come in six colors, blue, black, white, pink, silver and aubergine. Aubergine? Ok Sachi that’s fine… this time. ;)


Cost is $150L per pair and the brat pack will only set you back $600L.

I expect I’ll be seeing a bunch of you girls at the pool hall now, sigh.

You can find Adam n Eve at: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Genesis/53/157/27

Shirt: LBD

Hair: Jolie Femme

Skin: MMS

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Safari Anyone?




Who’s game? Well if you are, Sachi Vixen of Adam n Eve has tossed out an adorable, new, yet to be released dress from her catwalk collection called Zebra.

It just makes you want to whip out that Nikon, put on your Pith helmet, spray liberally with bug repellant and hop up on the jeep! Ok maybe not... but it is so cute!!!

And! And!!! For a limited time only, that being the next 30 hours its hidden somewhere in the store of Adam n Eve for you to find and buy for only $1L!!!

You heard me right, only $1L if you can find it!! So get thee over to the safari hunt and find that square pink box that holds Zebra before Sachi takes it down and sells it for the regular price of $300L. Low price anyway but when you can get it for $1L do it!

I don’t want to see anyone out there with an elephant gun though… so put those down and back away slowly.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Friday, May 16, 2008

No I'm Not Dead

I know I haven’t posted anything recently from the fashion industry but dangit, I’ve been busy… so today I’m going to list all the things I’ve been behind on.

It seems that work, rl or sl has been putting out its virtual foot and tripping me up lately and I really need to get back to posting about fashion and fashion finds.

I don’t have the time to go into a full blown review on each item so I’m just going to list them here, show you the pictures, give you the prices and let you go check them out for yourselves.

From my point of view I really like these new items and while I’m sure there might be some minor issues someone could find, I just wasn’t in the mood to look.

I mean come on, I haven’t been shopping since gambling was kicked out of SL… ok that might be a bit of an exaggeration but that’s how it feels. So with that in mind, I bring you three things to view and salivate over today.

First this cute little outfit called Candy from Kotobuki Jewel of Bijou. A sexy little high waisted, cropped pant number with flexy leggings that just feels darling! I love where this pant length ends on the leg and how very Lois Lane it makes me feel. Comes in five colors, purple, yellow, red , green & white and sells for only $270!! Quite the bargain. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Takaraduka/201/156/47




















Next is the new skin by Detour. Two versions Kelly and Lisa. Same skin color but different make up. Had to have them both as they both had makeup’s I liked and well being the skin whore I am, I just had to have them. Cute no? Each set comes with four different makeup's and the set costs $3000L. No individual skins for sale that's my only real gripe.







































Next is the long over due showing of Adam & Eve’s Fae outfit Winirose. Forgive me Sachi for taking so long to get this out but I swear I’m being timed by the nano second lately and it’s just been crazy trying to get anything posted on my blog. While I’m not really into Fae this outfit is as cute as they come. As usual great detail as can be expected from Sachi Vixen and great value. Three skirt versions and look at these cute wings! Comes in six colors, Lilac, Green, Blue, Peach, Pink and Natural. Sells for $450L. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Genesis/49/162/23



Sunday, May 11, 2008

Oomp3 Hits the Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10 May 2008

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEIDIATE RELEASE 5/10/08
Oomp3 Media Player

OomPoppaMowMow Snookums, owner and creator of Wildflower Systems, photoLIFE and Casa Italiana, today releases his newest creation in his line of technological advancements for Second Life, unlike any other device on the SL market today, the Oom3p Media Player.

OomPoppaMowMow has brought to SL what Apple brought to RL. The Oom3p Media Player is exactly what you think it is. Your very own personal, portable music player that you load with only the songs you want to hear. Play your favorites where and when you want! Put together playlists for special events. Buyers are already saying "It's unlike anything I've ever seen!"
It's available now and can be seen and heard at the Oomp3 Media Player center at COFE (207, 65, 27). Go directly to the store selling the one and only Oomp3 Media Player and get your demo today.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/COFE/196/127/28

For more information, or to get a personal product review, please contact OomPoppaMowMow Snookums or Cherie Parker.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Take a Byte

I realize this is not fashion related but, you have to see this island to believe it. It's simply fantastic.

Byte Island - A beautiful sim with a lovely romantic tree garden now has available land for purchase.

This island is maintained by the Fricker Foundation and is a very beautiful sim for residential use only.The Fricker Foundation is different than most of the SecondLife land developers. We are dedicated to providing SecondLife residents with lag free, commercial free, private and secluded estates with the beauty of natural surroundings and nature preserves.
It’s our desire that residents whom chose to call one of our estates home, want to live and build their dream home in a secluded island getaway and are willing to go that extra step for peace and tranquility.

This is not Linden mainland or anything like what you may have experienced with the mainland. Our land ownership is not controlled by Linden Labs and no additional tier fees need to be paid to them. The foundation works on Tier Fees which are paid directly to The Fricker Foundation. This allows us to provide our land to basic members as well as the premium members. Please read our covenant for details on the land tire fees and any regulations for land ownership.
The Foundation is not out to be the largest land development company in SL, just the most livable and lovable for your avatar.

To learn more about the open parcels go to http://www.thefrickerfoundation.com/

Here are a couple examples of current land available for purchase.
Corner Lot on Ocean -4096 sq. M $L- 8,000 to start your ownership (Land Cost) and $L 8,000 per Month for the Land Tier Fee . This equals 16k $L to start and then 8k $L every month after. Please read covenant. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Byte%20Island/33/221/24

Oceanside Lot-4096 sq. M $L- 8,000 to start your ownership (Land Cost) and $L 8,000 per Month for the Land Tier Fee . This equals 16k $L to start and then 8k $L every month after. Please read covenant. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Byte%20Island/131/240/24

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Grand Re-Opening of Preciosity of Style




















Press Release
For Immediate Release 29 April 2008
Brenda Clellon

Inauguration of Preciosity of Style is 2 May at 10pm Italy time. There will be a haute couture fashion show featuring the designs of Brenda Clellon.

Lory is designer Brenda Clellon's first creation, and most important original design at that, both for its impact on the fashion world, and the rave reviews received from those who purchased Lory.

Most recently, Lory was chosen by Cherie Parker, Miss Canada for the Miss Universe 2007 competition as her evening gown of choice. After having reviewed many other dress designs and designers Miss Parker chose a Brenda Clellon original to walk the runway in the magnificent Miss Universe pageant.

The final night of the pageant, Miss Parker wore Lory and walked through the great theater of dreams, a place where ladies wear beautiful dresses in an attempt to look the most magnificent of the evening.

Like very old Hollywood, Lory is a silver and gold bodice designed dress with a decidedly art deco feel flowing down the body, the hips and over the legs. The low flexy skirt hugs the hips and flows around the wearer in a circle of liquid silver and gold.
Lory has two separate skirts to surround you in a melody of silver and gold taffeta.

Don’t miss the grand opening of the new Preciosity of Style on 2 May, 2008, 10pm Italy time and the grand fashion show presented by Brenda Clellon.


http://slurl.com/secondlife/BEST%20OF%20ITALIAN/75/129/24

Best of Italian 120,75,23

Monday, April 21, 2008

12 New Makeups @ Damiani!


I’ve got good news! Remember a couple of weeks ago I showed you the new release Isabelle, from Pompeja Rossini and KaoZ Koba of Damiani’s Skin ? Well she’s baaaaaaack! And with 12 new makeups!!


That’s right readers you heard it hear first, twelve more makeup options for the Isabelle line, in addition to the twelve released earlier this month! That’s… *counts on fingers- 24!! And they are just gorgeous!

Check out the pictures above for the latest makeup releases, they are just fab! I do love having such a wide variety of choices, not limiting me to just four lipstick colors and one eye color.

Isabelle individual skins are $1500L, $3500L for a six pack and $15,000L for the entire enchilada 12 pack.

You can find Damiani at: Plush Micron (194, 101, 24)

Saturday, April 19, 2008

What I Aspire To Be

I may be burning my bridges here, but I’ve never been that fond of them anyway. They hide trolls you know.

Anyone who knows me is aware I do a number of things here in SL. I model, I write for a well known magazine. I have this blog. I also manage a great business in the photography field. I own my own shapes business and my own photography business as well. But none of these things define who I am.

I am defined by my integrity, my morals, my character and self respect. To those, no one owns me or can persuade me to change. That being said, I write this article stating emphatically, it’s written with my opinion being the sole driver.

As many of you know, and some that don’t, ASpiRE was recently sold by Bianca Darling to new owners Kristianne Matfield and Benderoverand Hammerer of Duality Inc.

The first dreadful thing that happened to ASpiRE was the loss of Ally Geer. The second was the loss of what ASpiRE once was.

I was hired by ASpiRE about a month ago as a model. I couldn’t have been more excited if someone had handed me a million Lindens. Since rezzing into SL and becoming aware of the modeling scene, joining ASpiRE was something I dreamed of as I know it is or has been for many a new avatar.

I never did one show for them. Before I could even step one foot onto the runway, Ally Geer was gone, and Bianca Darling had sold the business.

It wasn’t long before I received a notice indicating the new owners had decided to make some sweeping policy changes. The most significant being, exclusivity of employees. Any and all models or writers that work for them must be exclusive to ASpiRE, or if working for another agency, must “wear” the tag of ASpiRE and have it made public that they are the “property” of said agency.

Now I realize in real life, this happens, I’m not stupid. But since I’ve been modeling in SL and it’s been awhile now, I have yet to work for an agency that has required not only exclusivity but in addition, the stipulation of marching over to any and every other agency you work for and expect them to promote you under their name (ASpiRE) for all the work you do.

I’m sorry, but that just seems to me like a slap in the face to every other hard working modeling agency in Second Life and they are legion.

To require another agency to publicize, market and promote a model for another agency is simply ludicrous. Why would one agency do that for another? Why in the world as a model, would I want that kind of noose around my neck? Are they guaranteeing a certain income? No. Are they even guaranteeing you work? No. Then what would be the incentive for applying such a leash? Simply having the privilege of the tag ASpiRE branded on the collar around my neck is just not enough for this girl.

As if that isn’t enough, let’s look at what one of the new owners of ASpiRE is saying about one of the hardest working designers in Second Life. Check the comments: http://shoppingcartdisco.com/2008/04/06/i-hate-it-when-this-happens

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, including myself. But it would seem to me, if someone is in the business of representing designers in Second Life, one would be a bit more cautious of what is publicly said about them.

All that considered, I know a lot of you are thinking- “dayum Cherie, you’ve done it now, any chance at a future contract with ASpiRE you’ve just chewed up and swallowed”. Well, that may be so. But as I said, modeling does not define me. I am many things. Honest, hard working, loyal and yes, blunt. So if you’re looking for a “yes” woman, look somewhere else. I know how to spell “NO” and when to say it.

My self respect is a lot more valuable to me than any membership in an exclusive club.
/end rant

Thursday, April 10, 2008

New Skin in Town




Guess what?? There is a new skin in town! That’s right, making her debut this week is Damiani’s latest skin Isabelle by the creative force of Pompeja Rossini and KaoZ Koba.

I am such a skin whore.

Damiani’s latest stunning creation comes with twelve different make up styles and is just scrumptious. I love the makeup! This time around they added much more depth to the eyes, something I adore about Damiani’s skin and added the choice of carpet or no carpet. The variety of lip colors vary to match the eye colors and are truly magnificent with quite the stylish flair.

The body is subtle and the definitions are exceptional including the stomach, legs, inside of the elbows, hands, back and feet. It’s clear they put a lot of work into this new skin and Isabelle shows it. The seams are done so well you really have to know where to look to find them. These guys really know how to work a texture.

If I had to find a flaw and it’s REALLY hard to do, the eyebrows could be a bit heavier and the nipples with more color and definition. As luck would have it, I contacted Pompeja and asked her on her next skin line to make the eyebrows bigger. And guess what?? She’s doing it right now! I probably shouldn’t be letting the cat out of the bag yet but yes, she’s already working on her next skin line! No release date yet, but when I know, you'll know! With the results of Isabelle being so yummy I am understandably excited and anxious for the next set of skins! And yes, I will say it again.

I am such a skin whore.

The team of Rossini and Koba are quickly becoming known for their brilliant skin work in SL. They just keep impressing me with their hard work, diligence and artistic ability. Isabelle skin is sure to be one you’ll want, even if your buldging inventory does cry a little every time you shop. ;) (said the skin whore who just topped over 45K)




Isabelle individual skins are $1500L, $7500L for a six pack and $15,000L for the entire enchilada 12 pack.

You can find Damiani at: Plush Micron (194, 101, 24)

Monday, April 7, 2008














You all know Adam and Eve right? Sachi Vixen and Damen Gorilla of Adam & Eve-of course you do. They are hardly inconspicuous. :) Their designs are seen everywhere and worn by everyone.

We all admire and love them for their OCD and how they put it to work in their designs.

Last night Sachi dropped on me one of her newest creations called Sakura. With four skirt options not including the system skirt and two jacket versions included, several different looks were quickly achieved from this one outfit.

Hard as I tried I could not find one single flaw. I swear Sachi is a perfectionist. I mean just once do you think she could send me an outfit I could find some fault with? But nooooooooooooo.

Dangit.

This dress and the textures used to achieve this design are just stunning. It reminds me of the finest gold satin that just glides over your body shimmering with every turn. It’s simply magnificent. The top can be worn as a sleeveless corset type or pair it with the lace shrug for a completely different look.

While Sachi doesn’t release as many items per week as say some designers, it’s clear she is the gold standard when it comes to perfection. She absolutely will not release something unless it’s perfect. So if you’re shopping for an item and don’t want to spend the time hunting because you’re worried about flaws, look no further. Just go to Adam & Eve and you’re bound to come away with a design that is not only perfection in detail but style as well.


Sakura comes in silver, gold, blue, pink, purple, black, green and red. This amazing combination of dresses in one outfit sells for $1000 and the bratpack for all colors is only $5000.


You can find Adam and Eve at : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Genesis/52/157/23

Friday, April 4, 2008

Two More




Shameless Self Promotion

Besides writing this blog, writing articles for The Best of SL magazine, having my own shapes business and being the director of photoLIFE, I also do photography in Second Life™. I'm posting just a few shots I've done recently that I had alot of fun with. I hope you enjoy them.