Visit SL’s first African Festival!

SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Saminaka/48/163/22

It’s SL’s first African Festival! It kicked off yesterday with Nigerian National Day and it will last through Sunday Oct 4. The  Saminaka sim will host new exhibits, a fabulous treasure hunt, a festival village, a canoe regatta and durbar, talks about African music, art, and spirituality, contests,  parties with African music, and tons of enjoyable activities!!! See below schedule for 4 days of fun and culture!
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 Let the celebration of the Bright Continent begin! From Oct. 1 (Nigerian National Day) through 4th, Saminaka (Virtual Nigeria) is hosting SL’s first African Festival. Besides the sim’s usual displays on Nigerian culture and Timbuktu, its African Library, restaurant, and traditional marketplace, there will be exhibits, events, talks, and contests galore!

Masqueraders, stiltwalkers and African music help create the festive atmosphere. New exhibits on Nigerian plants, the Nupe people and the horse in Africa complement the fun of a traditional decorated canoe regatta and a durbar–a procession of decorated horses and their riders, as well as nightly  dance parties to the latest African tunes.

• Want to know more about African music? RL musician Oliha Yiwama talks about drumming, RL art historian Tamsin Barzane about African art, and Oliha again on African spirituality.
• Virtual Harlem’s Bryan Mnemonic will speak at the kick-off of Ananse, a new SL/RL group of scholars involved with Africa and the diaspora, and a tour of African-related sims will follow.
• Contests? There’s a writing one (1000 words or less, any format), a canoe-decorating one, three photo competitions (African plants, durbar, and African animal avatars), and a best-dressed African “look-off”.
• Festival Marketplace, as well as the sim’s permanent African stores.
• African botanical hunt, where each flora-related prize (dresses with plant patterns, furniture with plant motifs, etc) is hidden near an African plant.

It’s a mix of culture, music, creativity, shopping, spectacle, education–the next best thing to being there!
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Scheduled Events (SLT=Pacific Time)
Contact Tamsin Barzane for more information

Fri, Oct. 2
2-5 pm DJ Blade Unsustainable plays African House!!! This is not your typical; don’t miss it!
5 pm slt  African music–talk & performance–“Are drums a family Event?”  by Oliha Yiwama
6 pm slt  Durbar—Nigerian procession of decorated horses and riders
African Music Video Party or Dj’d dance to follow

Sat., Oct. 3
11 am slt African art—talk and slideshow by Tamsin Barzane—“The ‘Rules’ of African Art”
Noon slt  Canoe regatta, Nigerian-style, with decorated boats (prize)
5 pm slt   Masqueraders, stiltwalkers, acrobats  African Music Video Party or live performance to follow

Sun., Oct. 4
11-2 pm slt Bryan Mnemonic’s lecture and launch of Ananse group of Africa and Diaspora Academics in Second Life (off Saminaka, on Univ. of Delaware sim), followed by guided tours to several sims
5 slt African spiritual traditions—talk by Oliha Yiwama (traditional priest, musician,    anthropologist)
6 Following talk, masqueraders, stiltwalkers and acrobats—join in!
6:30 slt Closing dance party with second DJ—African male and female dress competition; announcements of writing &   photo contest winners
Fireworks on the beach

Two Great Sales: Kiko Life and So Many Styles

You know I can not resist a great sale. Not just a good sale, but a GREAT sale! This weekend, be sure to stop on over to two of my favorite places in SL– Kiko Life and So Many Styles. 

For the next four days, So Many Styles is having a 50% off sale on select items in the mainstore. Kiko Life is moving to a bigger sim, so take advantage of the 40% off sale on skins as well as complete avatar packages.

See the rest over at Kiss Kiss!!

Discovering Uzuri

I checked my SL mail this morning and received a lovely surprise from Bella Bombast, the creative mind behind the label called Uzuri. Now I had to admit to Bella (and felt a little sheepish doing so) that I had never heard of Uzuri before.  I took a visit to her store and was pleasantly suprised.

Although the clothing selections are small for now, the jewelry selections are plentiful and extremely well made. Creative pieces that will definitely attract attention, like the ones I used to buy from the vendors on 125th Street.  She also has shapes and skins, which I am not showcasing, but they do look very nice and very diversified too.

Enough of my babbling, I know you want to see the fashion. So here goes!   For styling info, check me out on Kiss Kiss!

 

 

 

 

 

~Khitten Kurka

Uniquely You in :bijou:

Hello Everyone!

I have wanted to a spotlight on :bijou: for some time now. Not sure what I was waiting for, but today I truly felt inspired to give props to the fashions from this innovative and funky label.  So to help me show how I “rock the :bijou: style, I am wearing skins created by Kiko Life.   

Check out the rest of the pictures on my blog… Kiss Kiss!!   
 

 

 

Until next time,

Kiss Kiss

Shapes and Styles For Black Avatars

Stepping into SL can be confusing at first. For those avatars that identify themselves as black or ethnic in some way, it can be hard to find the right skins, right shapes, and all the other things that help you look  your best and stand out from the crowd. 

Well never fear my dears! You too can look great, right from the start with KIKO LIFE!  KIKO LIFE is a recently launched SL shop that offers unique Black shaped male and female avatars, providing a wide range of shapes and looks that express and project your ethnic identity in-world. 

KIKO LIFE  has specially designed avatar packages.  They come with a unique shape–which is copy / mod — and a gorgeous set of eyes too. Also included is the ever helpful style cards. These cards give information on how to recreate the look seen on the avatar, in minutes!  The style cards also include information on animation overrides, accessories, the works.

Style cards are refreshed regularly, but certain looks are retired based on time displayed, availability, etc. Style cards can be purchased independently of the shapes, for very low costs.

KIKO LIFE  also offers  customised styling solutions; gifting options; a points system to reward loyal customers; and subscribe-o-matic updates. You can also find KIKO LIFE shapes on  X-Street. You can view their catalogue here.

Lastly, for you fashion fiends KIKO LIFE is kicking off in grand style with a fashion show on April 12th, 2009 at the Affinity Modeling Complex, at 4PM SLT.  Details are available in-world @ KIKO LIFE, so visit them today to learn more!

Until next time,

Kiss Kiss

Grand opening of Dela Sim with Fashion-Show by Timeless

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<!– Grand opening of Dela Sim with Fashion-Show by Timeless 2008 Oh yes we cant get enough form Dela do we? Those fabolous designs will now be available on its on Sim Make sure you come down to Celebrate with us showcasing and after Party. Guests become an exclusiv gift . So I see you at Nivember 4th 10am SLT and i know its U.S: election day but hey does that means the world stops turning GO Vote then come join us This fabolous Flyer is by Timeless graphic designer Zoe Demar &lt;3 look at her stream here SerinaJane SerinaJane

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Oh yes we can’t get enough from Dela do we? Those fabolous designs will now be available on its on Sim

Make sure you come down to celebrate with us showcasing and after Party.
Guests become an exclusiv gift .

So I see you at November 4th 10am SLT and i know its U.S. election day but hey does that mean the world stops turning GO Vote then come join us

slurl.com/secondlife/DeLa/103/105/24/

This fabolous Flyer is by Timeless graphic designer Zoe Demar <3 look at her stream here www.flickr.com/photos/zoedemar/

SALE @ Mimi’s Choice

Get the first class fashion for 50% off NOW

only at Mimi’s Choice

 

All outfits of the previous JADOR collection are marked down 50% from now on till….?

 

Anyways no time to waste here are the TP links to the

womens section

http://slurl.com/secondlife/House%20Music%20Island/27/23/23

 

mens section without sale but worth to visit anyway

http://slurl.com/secondlife/House%20Music%20Island/85/19/22

 

 

 

 

happy shopping

 

SerinaJane Loon

Timeless agency

“In the nature of things”

“In the nature of things”

with Bax Accessories designed by Julia Merosi

The New Boho Collection – Necklace and Earrings in Boho Style designed by Julia Merosi. Scripted for easy resize of the Necklace and color change of all parts to every color you want makes this set extremely versatile for a lot of Styles and Outfits. Choose from a range of preset colors or any custom color for the 3 groups of parts and change the metal to gold or silver. The Set conveniently changes the colors of Necklace and Earrings together and is copyable so you can save your customized copies along with your outfits.

and “You know you want (me)” these Boots

Instyle with Bax Coen ankle boots in Black patent

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jiminy/232/154/440 – Bax Coen Mainstore

TIMELESS Photography advertisement starring:
Leah McCullough Timeless Vice President & Lead Photographer

SerinaJane Loon Timeless CEO & Lead Model
SJ is wearing:

=DeLa*= Vest “Daisy” White

skin MMS-ZERO-UMBER

Hair. Kin-Yohkoh-black

Lashes *BoA Creations* MASCARA. L

Mimi’s Choice – is the right choice

Timless agency Promotes; Mimi’s Choice

Mimi’s Choice a resale shop about to dominate the grid, it has specialized in selling designs from SL top fashion designers including those from Ziamela Loon of Jador, and Sartoria by traveller Bade, Lady Thera’s dresses, Bax Coen Boots, Zhao Shoes, SFDesigns by swaffette Firefly, Anubis, Jeepers Creepers Shoes – JCShoes, Kalnins sunglasses and CY equipment for DJ’s, Storm Schmooz Shoes,biancaF. & Bolero.
Mimi Juneau success isnt a mystery to me, her service and politeness are one of a kind.

She is a real personality that can manage to turn your rainy day into bright sunshine with a few words, but neverless she always has her business in mind. A born sales woman.
And I think this is the secret of her success why the big names agree to have their products resold cause they know that their customers are in the best hands.
Right now till the 21st of  September she has the new fall collection by the great Ziamela Loon designer of Jador fashion exclusive in her Main store Mimi’s choice for sale also brand new releases of [Sartoria] by traveller Bade.
Enjoy the fantastic fashion shots by Timeless Photographer Leah McCullough.

Models in this campange: Keanu DeSantis & SerinaJane Loon

The “ultra violet” and the “starlight” as well as the “lorella” dresses by Jador have more then 1000 Prims tiny dimamonds and glitter all over. Reminds me of a Rule that is as old as time: Diamonds are a girls best friends

Find Mimi’s choice at

House Music Island (27, 23, 23) and
House Music Island (85,19,22)

sincerely

SerinaJane Loon
TIMELESS agency

brought to you by

Timeless agency and partners RUNWAY magazine & VAIN Inc. magazine

Hot Off The Presses: Ebony Style Magazine Hits The Newstands!!

EBONY STYLE MAGAZINE
Promoting black culture and diversity with style

FEATURED IN THE PREMIERE ISSUE :
* FATIMATA NOZAKI, Bringing RL National Black Arts festival in Second Life
* KHITTEN KURKA, beautiful and proud plus size model
* KURVY RHODE, Miss SL Ebony 2008 confessions
* MIDORI LEANDROS, Miss SL Ebony 2008 2nd Runner up hair tips.
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* FIRST BLACK HAIR CARE MAGAZINE : “Nappy Hair” is a Bonus magazine presenting ethnic and international hairstyles
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