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Publisher Words

By Thereaver Barrymore

Yay! We come to the fifth issue very happy with great

results obtained from the two Tropicalia Bazaars and the

Tropicalia Magazine. In fact it is on behalf of the bazaars

that this magazine exists. A big kiss to all participants of

the bazaars which have been dedicated to providing

beautiful products, some exclusive and for minimum prices.

Have you visited the Tropicalia Bazaar today?

This fifth issue explores the unconscious and surreal on

fashion and in the Sims of Second Life. Many artists are

influenced by Surrealism -- an artistic and literary

movement that rocked the art world in the 20´s.

Check out great looks composed by the dearest Laylinha

Tomsen, MokaTana Boa, Stu Reyes and Vick Spitteler in

“I S2 Fashion”. Vick presents us some releases of our

“Tropicalians” in “Newsphere”. Discover also four

blogs not to miss in “Blogsphere”.

Silton Mindes, inspired by Surrealism, finds the best

horizon on Cadeling Garden. And don’t forget to

take a look at the selected pictures in

“That Tropicalia Feeling”.

A big kiss to all and

happy reading!

Thereaver Barrymore.

Publisher

TROPICALIA MAGAZINE

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Surreal

By Thereaver Barrymore

Second Life is a universe of possibilities where we

can assume any identity, fantasy and experience

which we can´t have in real life. Among tribes

and styles, you can highlight one path in which

many designers and photographers decided to

follow: the surreal.

Surrealism was a cultural movement that began

in the 20´s in Paris and became popular for the

artistic and literary works of a group of people.

Its greatest mentor and leader was André Breton

(French poet and writer, 1896 - 1966). Surrealism

has its origins based on theories of Sigmund

Freud, Psychoanalysis and Psychology. Freud

questioned the then prevailing cultural beliefs in

Europe, as well as human posture, vulnerable

against a reality more and more difficult to

understand and master.

Freud's theory has a great importance in the

constitution of surrealistic ideology that values

above everything the performance of the

unconscious in the process of creation. Surrealism

tries to express the absence of human rationality

and the manifestations of the subconscious.

The pinnacle of the artistic movement was in

30´s with the works of Salvador Dali and Rene

Magritte who won the world in the field of fine

arts. Characteristics of surrealism were a

combination of the representative of the

abstract, the unreal and the unconscious.

It was in the 30´s that Elsa Schiparelli, a French

fashion designer born in Italy (1890-1973),

received widespread strong influence of the

Surrealist Movement in fashion, mainly because

of her proximity to the artist Salvador Dali.

Schiaparelli was the inspiration for many

designers, notably Jean Paul Gaultier, and

Galliano in 90. Their creations were playful and

theatrical with extravagant elements from art,

creating a new language in fashion. It was at the

hands of Alexander McQueen, the British

designer, that Surrealism came into vogue again

with displacements of shapes and finishes.

McQueen is the main inspiration of Nicola

Formichetti, the “crazy” mind responsible for the

costumes of the most surreal fashion icon today:

Lady Gaga.

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Gaga looks like a Second Life avatar. Such

comparison is possible because in Second Life

anything is possible. Many designers inspired by

the collections of Alexander McQueen, Nicola

Formichetti or even Salvador Dali create clothes

and amazing locations.

The unconscious and the unreal are the basis of

any surrealist work. The avatar AM Radio is

probably one of the artists who actually managed

to bring surrealism to Second Life. Known for the

famous wheat field and the characteristic train

in the middle of an expanse of water, AM Radio

has created several unique and instigating

installations. Nowadays you can visit only one of

his works, The Far Away.

There's a tenuous line between fantasy and the

surreal. In lands like Gilmour, Florencio,

Mysterious Waves, Osaka, World's End Garden,

Wild Ride, The Path, among others, you can see

the influence of the subconscious in the concept

of creating the place.

As previously mentioned, the surrealism is

also in fashion inside Second Life. You can

find countless references to Alexander

McQueen in the metaverse, or creations

worthy of Lady Gaga. Some people call these

creations Haute Couture, although this term

has legal protection to prevent it from being

used indiscriminately, as it serves only to

designate a high standard of creations. The

surrealism in fashion in Second Life is in

special creations which are audacious and

extravagant. It is possible to highlight some

brands such as House of Fox, Glam Affair,

Violator, Eshi Otawara, SyS, CheerNo, among

others.

Dare! If, in real life, you don’t want to go

into the streets like Lady Gaga, in Second

Life you can!

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Outfit: SKES Masokism Lumier by [CheerNo]

Outfit: SYGNE by [sYs]

Hair: Sauvage by Osmose

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Skin: EOS Tan DB / Makeup 18 by R.icielli

Hair: Colette: Dark Browns – Pecan by Exile

Shirt: Trawler Top black by Yullicie

Pants: Baggy Wool Pants in Brown [Mesh] by PurpleMoon

Necklace: Selva Necklace in Brown by PurpleMoon

Earrings: Essence by Magenta

Nails: ABS Sculpt Nail Basic 21 Colors by Art Body Store

Tattoo: Henna Beauty Medium by Para Designs

Feet: Jolie Pied v2.0 Barefeet by SLink

Poses: EverGlow

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Skin: Ludicia . Spc TTB II #3 Edition by Filthy

Hair: Isla - Browns – Coffee by Truth Hair

Eyeshadow: ABS Eyeshadow II Cobalt by Art Body Store

Nails: ABS Sculpt Nail Coral Cream by Art Body Store

Earrings: Earrings Amy by NHA!

Dress: Organza Aguamarina by Celestinas Weddings

Poses: EverGlow

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Skin: Linn by Glam Affair

Hair: VICTORIA Hair by Lelutka

Outfit: Vodka in The Sahara [BW Pinky] by GizzA

Jacket: Boyfriend's Blazer Black by {SMS}

Shoes: COQUETTE Spikes by N-core

Clutch: Lady Lumen Clutch Bag - Pink (Silver) by MONS

Ring: Voyante Ring Plain by Je Suis

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Skin: Linn by Glam Affair

Hair: Martini by LoQ Hair

Sweater: Cowl Neck Sweater, Raven Black by RezIpsa Loc

Vest: Fur Pom Pom Vest Grey by {SMS}

Pants: Lolong Trousers Tapa by Celoe

Shoes: COQUETTE Spikes by N-core

Bag: Satchel Bag Black by Izzie's

Necklace & Ring: Litsy by NHA!

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Skin: Tan Skin -Cruz by Redgrave

Shape: ABS Shape Male Lucca (s) by Art Body Store (modified)

Hair: ISHA Dark Brunette by Lelutka

Beard: Scruffy Mutton Chops Combo 4 by Emortal Concepts

Shirt: Military Shirt - Mesh - Olive by Hoorenbeek

Pants: Light Blue Jeans Mesh by Kal Rau

Shoes: Shox - Black / Grey / Orange by Hoorenbeek

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Skin: Tan Skin - Cruz by Redgrave

Shape: ABS Shape Male Lucca by Art Body Store (modified)

Hair: Boy * 25 (Black) by Dura

Beard: Blk Chin Curtain,Chin Cap and Stache Combo by Emortal Concepts

Shirt + Tee: S'Wear Fallen Mens Outfit by Lapointe & Bastchild

Pants: Wrangler Denims Washed by Muism

Shoes: Classic Loafers - Mokka by Redgrave

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Skin: Lovisa [Milky] 01 by Laqroki

Eyes: Sagegreen by Redgrave

Eyelashes: 38 - Classy by Redgrave

Eyeshadow: ABS Eyeshadow II Yellow by Art Body Store

Hair: Eight Red A + Tiara by Tukinowaguma

Nails: ABS Sculpt Nail orange by Art Body Store

Outfit: Crow by Fellini Couture

Pose: Art Body Store

Taken at Veparella

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Skin: Lovisa [Milky] 04 by Laqroki

Eyes: Sagegreen by Redgrave

Eyeshadow: GlamPuss - Green by Chelle

Hair: Marie hair - StrawberryShortcake by Lelutka

Head piece: Oda Headpiece by PurpleMoon

Jumpsuit: Leopard Print jumpsuit by R.icielli

Skirt: Clash black by Mimikri

Sandals: BLack Simphony by Chrysalis

Pose: Art Body Store

Taken at Veparella

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Skin: Nathalie by Filthy

Nails: ABS Sculpt Nail Gacha Deep Purple by Art Body Store

Dress: Kelly MESH Silver by Leri Miles Designs

Earrings: Ocollection Oxygen Earrings by Finesmith

Shoes: Lace Ankle Boots by Elan

Nathalie is the newest skin from Filthy – sobeautiful! Art Body Store brings a basic nail setwith 21 colors. Available in complete pack andgatcha. We love mesh and this lovely dress fromLeri Miles Designs. Lace Ankle Boots from Elan in26 colors! We need it! Wow! Look these earringsfrom Finesmith! Amazing!

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Skin: Nathalie by Filthy

Jewelry: Cubics dans la Chocolaterie Set by PurpleMoon

Nails: ABS Sculpt Nail Gacha Deep Purple by Art Body Store

Coat: Alana Coat - Cherry by Molichino

Bag: Monogram Bag Mesh Red by PurpleMoon

Shoes: Ballerine Eden Rouge by AZOURY

We loved the bag in MESH from PurpleMoon!Available in lots of colors! We are in love with thisamazing Cubcs Supreme Collection fromPurpleMoon. Avaiable in seven colors, Red is myfavourite. A really adorable release from AzouryAlana Coat in new colors from Molichino.Georgeous!

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Note*book is a japanese fashion blog with

astonishing pictures and looks. The author of the

blog is the resident YukaChoco Magic.

URL: http://slycm.wordpress.com

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Created by Lily0000 Gartner, SL Yummies drawsattention by the pictures full of color and life. Theblog exists since December 2010.

URL: http://slyummies.blogspot.com

Winkler's Wardrobe is a blog created by Nickie

Winkler resident of Second Life since July 2007.The blog is clean, with delicate and inspiringpictures and looks.

URL: http://oaktre3.wordpress.com

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YouStyleSL is a male fashion blog created and maintained by Gasolinealex Serevi. The blog existssince September 2009 and has had nearly 100,000 visitors since its start.

URL: http://youstylesl.wordpress.com

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Skin: Ludicia . Spc TTBII#3 Edition by Filthy (TTBII #3)

Eyeshadow: ABS Eyeshadow II Yellow by Art Body Store (TTBII #3)

Model & Photographer: Mariana Barthelmess

http://marianabarthelmess.wordpress.com

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Hair: Kezia – Essentials by Mina Hair (TTBII #3)

Eyeshadow: ABS Eye Shadows II 12 Colors (Gold) by Art Body Store (TTBII #3)

Earrings: Around by Magenta (TTBII #3)

Model & Photographer: Hacsa Karillion

http://hacsakarillion.blogspot.com

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Necklace: Selva Necklace in Brown by PurpleMoon (TTBI#10)

Pants: Baggy Wool Pants by PurpleMoon (TTBI#10)

Model & Photographer: Mariana Barthelmess

http://marianabarthelmess.wordpress.com

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Nails: ABS - Sculpt Nail 21 Colors - Pitanga (TTBI#10)

Pants: Baggy Wool Pants by PurpleMoon (TTBI#10)

Poses ABS My Wall by Art Body Store (TTBI#10)

Model & Photographer: Lotus Mastroianni

http://slitgirls.blogspot.com

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Pants: Baggy Wool Pants by PurpleMoon (TTBI#10)

Earrings: Around by Magenta (TTBII #3)

Model & Photographer: Thereaver Barrymore

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thereaver/6728485607/in/photostream

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Dress: Organza Aguamarina by Celestinas Weddings (TTBII #3)

Model & Photographer: Luaflor Moo

http://flordaluastyle.com