Tropicalia Magazine Issue 02

Publisher Words by Thereaver Barrymore

Before starting this editorial, I want to thank everyone for

the fantastic love and great reception that our first edition

received! Surely those good feelings will motivate us to

continue on to do the best job for you.

September was the month of fashion in Second Life. Some

members of the Tropicalia Bazaar participated in the

fashion shows at the fantastic Modavia Fashion Week

2011. Also in September, Linden Lab held a chat between

professionals, bloggers and residents about fashion in their

official forum and blog, the Second Life Fashion Experts.

Our fashion editorial is filled with delightful looks prepared

by fashion lovers for fashion lovers. By the way, some of

those lovers were part of the Second Life Fashion Experts.

Isn´t this amazing ?!

Vick Spitteler has handpicked some blogs that you should

know in our section, Blogsphere. Silton Mindes explores

every detail on the cute Zigana Sim in search of the best

horizon.

I selected some of the best photos published in the

Tropicalia Bazaar group, and you can see them in That

Tropicalia Feeling. Don´t forget to visit the bazaar, buy

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the items, make beautiful photos and post them to the

group. Your picture may appear here in the next edition!

Welcome to the second edition of Tropicalia Magazine.

Happy reading!

Thereaver Barrymore

The Tropicalia Magazine Publisher

[email protected]

Fashion Moves Us

Second Life may not have been the great success many

predicted in mid-2006 and 2007, and this is not the main

subject in this article, but yet, it still is large and has

significant numbers. The approximately one million

residents around the Second Life world buy the equivalent

of an average of ten million U.S. dollars in Linden dollars

per month according to data released by Linden Lab a few

days ago. The vast majority of residents are driven by

people eager to consume, and within that universe of bids

submitted, much of it is directed at products to improve

the appearance of avatars, i.e. fashion. That's why fashion

moves us.

In mid-2003, a North American created an account in

Second Life: Nephilaine Protagonist is the name of her

avatar and she was one of the pioneers in the new world

made of pixels. When she created her brand of clothes for

fun, Pixeldolls, she barely had any idea of the proportion

that the game would take. Nephilaine Protagonist earned

around ten thousand dollars per day selling her creations

in Second Life and was the protagonist of the documentary

Ideal Life, produced in 2005, and shown in several

countries, including Brazil. Pixeldolls still exists, but has

lost market. The competition that was nonexistent at the

time of Pixeldolls peak became larger and larger, and today,

there are thousands of stores offering millions of products.

Currently, even with more modest numbers, a multitude of

creators still use Second Life as their major source of

income. Of course, some creators have more “staying

power” than others, yet many have turned creativity into

profit because there will always be room for quality and

professionalism.

We have seen many evolutions in the world of fashion in

Second Life since the introduction of sculpts, which

allowed designers greater freedom and creativity, to the

recent introduction of mesh which is beginning to be

explored by many designers of clothing and accessories.

In the world of fashion in Second Life, being a good

designer and producing quality items are usually enough.

But now it seems that many of the management rules

applied to real companies are being used in Second Life.

That is why the big brands in Second Life have on their staff

professionals who are responsible for marketing. These

Nephilaine Protagonist


Nephilaine Protagonist

professionals have the task of identifying opportunities, whether

through partnerships, participation in events, fairs, discount stores,

fashion shows, to coordinating what is disclosed in fashion blogs and

creating groups of bloggers where their company’s items are offered

for review. The disclosure of these brands is intense through groups

and advertising in fashion magazines and blogs. To be remembered, it

must be seen.

Recently, a new wave of fashion blogs in Second Life has emerged and

many of them are really well produced and receive many visits. For

these residents, creating and maintaining a blog is a fun hobby. The

best and most visited blogs are known to divulge their favorite brands,

helping to move the fashion market.

There are always great events going on in fashion, but certainly one of

the biggest was held last month: the Modavia Fashion Week (MFW).

Several renowned brands had exclusive creations and releases in a

week devoted entirely to fashion. The event was a great success and

generated traffic in the order of 50 thousand visitors! The Modavia

Fashion Week is an annual fashion event sponsored by Modavia

Productions led by Poptart Lilliehook. This year there were 50

participating brands and among them were Azoury, Giereh and Indyra

Originals who currently offers its products at discounted prices in The

Tropicalia Bazaar. Giereh Thorr, Giereh designer, believes that

participating in an event of this level is very important for retailers

who have not yet fallen into grace with the public. He says he is

flattered to have his work recognized and to have been invited to share

the catwalk with brands so special and with such talented designers.

Indyra Seigo, the talented designer of Indyra Co, lent to MFW elegance

with sophisticated hats and accessories, all the result of impeccable

design. Azoury currently bets on mesh shoes.


[GIEREH] Nazara Poncho / Orange.

Also in September, Linden held a chat between experts,

bloggers and residents about fashion in their official forum

and blog, Second Life Fashion Experts. The Tropicalia

Magazine was well represented by Thereaver Barrymore,

Vick Spitteler, Lotus Mastroianni and Laylinha Tomsen. We

shared ideas and posts with Iris Ophelia, Felicity

Blumenthal, Frolic Mills, SAYS Scarborough, Whimsy Winx,

Harper Beresford, Poptart Lillehook, Casja Lilliehook, Gidge

Urizar, Strawberry Singh, Lily Karlsba Ponino Oh. The four-

day event featured many fashion topics. Issues such as

working with and using mesh to discussions on the

prominent shops were all part of the forum. Each

participant wrote a post that was featured on the official

SL blog.

For some, fashion might seem to be superficial and without

much importance. But, in Second Life, it is the basis of the

economy where only those that have talent, integrity and

professionalism can survive.


Skin Aiko smokey dark by Lara Hurley SkinHair Jordan - browns - coffee by TRUTH HAIRShirt XL Tank Top - Leopard - grey by C. SmitPants Ripped jeans-Star dust by A.M.K.RShoes IXkin Champagne-Duo by MaitreyaNecklace Wenche necklaces *v1* black by /artilleri/Bracelets (right) Bracelet F*** ME by ~Pepper~Bracelets (left) SINRA2 BRACELET SET/SAMURAI BLACK by [MANDALA]Piercing Macro Piercing Unisex by .Pekka.Tattoos Flower Sleves by .Pekka.

Model & Photographer: Laylinha Tomsen

Model & Photographer: Laylinha Tomsen


Skin Zuri 2 DarkTan by [CheerNo FEMME]Hair ladonna - dark browns - oak by Analog DogShirt Anywhere Tank Light Grey by SUICIDAL UNBORNSkirt 2nd Moon - Black by Sweetest GoodbyeShoes Flip-Flops Eclipse by MaitreyaBracelets lily bangle (white) by (CREAMSHOP)Earrings Dalila by (NHA!)Tattoo Blossom Passion by .Pekka.

Skin: :Curio: Acorn-Chic-Mode (Light - frex)Hair: [LeLutka]-MELK hair/Dark Blonde (Blonde fun)Make up: -SORRY.ASIA- Drama.Eyes (black red)Eyelashes: *REDGRAVE* - Eyelashes -31- ExtraLongEyes: [NSD] - Ultra Eyes Hazel/LightNails: Mstyle - Perfect Long Nails - Elegant ColorsEarrings/Necklace: Deity - 2 Color 3Bracelets: Dark Mouse - part of Crystal Stone Bangles & Earrings (edited color)Shirt: Indyra Originals - (part of) Kato ( for MFW2011)Skirt: Osakki - (part of) DISCIPLINE. Black ( for MFW2011)Shoes: [Diktator]-POSH (BLACK)Pose by Di's OperaTaken at Risk City

Model & Photographer: Lotus Mastroianni


Lotus

Skin: the body co. - Orchid (04 Medium) Hair: >TRUTH< - Magenta - dark blondesm (sand)Makeup+Eyelashes: ~Tableau Vivant~ Light&Shadows~ KandinskyPiercing: [twee.] - Liska PiercingNails: Shiloh Jun - NAILS & RINGS EntrelasBelt: <-Puncture-> - Zodiac Belly Chain - VirgoScarf: Mimikri - Kay Scarf plainCoat: [sYs] - CARMEN - glam outfit (black feather)Pants: Bliss Couture- (Part of) Runway Full Set - IV ( for MFW2011)Pose by Del May

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Skin: *REDGRAVE* - [03] Tan Skin --DavidEyes: [CheerNo] - Eyes.Intense BlueShirt: Polo Shirt Black by ARAIJacket: *Connors* - CASUAL JACKET RED LEATHER/ DENIM REDShoes: *DECO* - Engineering BootsRings: +ROZOREGALIA+ -*Gazellver*Ring&NailGlasses: [SteinWerk] - Avelines SunglassesHat: .:Hermony:. - Oversized Beanie / BlackCigarette: .:Hermony:. - Ultimate Cigarette / PackagePants: ~Tableau Vivant~ Gatsby pants blackBelt: .:L&B:. - S'Wear "Looped" Belt Set :BlackPose by Del MayTken at Dragonfly

Models: Lotus Mastroianni & Domenico Felicci

Photographer: Lotus Mastroianni


Skin: [05] Tan Skin - David by RedgraveShape: Lucca by Art Body StoreBeanie: Oversized Beanie / Khaki by HermonyBlouse: Part of Madcon by Delirium Style Pants: Sagger Denim Jeans Light Blue by GabrielBelt: RJK2 Studded Belt Black by SeyShoes: HighPads White by [ JP ]:dsgGlasses: [Custom Eyeware v3.3 - INTUITION by GOSPiercing: - Lure - Jet - Male by Hauss of Darcy

Model & Photographer: Silton Mindes

Skin: [05] Tan Skin - David by RedgraveShape: Lucca by Art Body StoreOutfit: BW Suit BLACK by SartoriaShoes: Classic Loafers by RedgraveGlasses: [Custom Eyeware v3.3 - INTUITION by GOSPiercing: - Lure - Jet - Male by Hauss of DarcCigarette: Cigarette II by FNKY!

Model & Photographer: Silton Mindes


Model & Photographer: Stu Reyes

Shape: Lucca by Art Body StoreSkin: 02b Tan Skin -Cruz by Redgrave

HairBase: Express Yourself Collection - Style 8 by PlumeBeard: LJ Attachment Option 1 by Plume

Jacket: "Cold Contrast" Hoodie by Krova Shorts: Baggy Jeans Dark / Male by RONSEM

Sapato: HighPads / Black by [ JP ]:dsgPiercing Ear: TAKAYAMA Face & Ear Piercing by Mandala

Piercing Face: Agony - Razor by Haus of DarcyGlasses: FNKY! Pilot Glasses (Black)

Cigarette: Ultimate Cigarette / Package by Hermony



Shape: Lucca by Art Body StoreSkin: 02b Tan Skin -Cruz by RedgraveHair: Clarkson Hair/Noir by NSDBeard: Chin Curtain ~ Goatee B Combo by EMORTAL CONCEPTSShirt: PATTERNED SHIRT BRITANNIA by ConnorsPants: Wrangler Denims Washed by MuismShoes: Desert Boots - Black Leather by GosEyes: Mirror Eyes HAZEL by Insufferable DastardPiercing Ear: TAKAYAMA Face & Ear Piercing by MandalaPiercing Face: Agony - Razor by Haus of DarcyGlasses: Custom Sunglasses v3.2 - AVIATOR by Gos



Model & Photographer: Thereaver Barrymore


Skin: Jasmine Cocoa by FilthyShape: Dora Model by Art Body StoreHair: VICTORIA Hair by LelutkaLashes: Charm by AmacciEyes: Mirror Eyes Gray by Insufferable DastardTailor: BT Tailored JK Set Black by AoharuSkirt: Country by CHANTKAREShoes: Hana Black Leather by Maitreya GoldNose Ring: Nizam Nathni White by ZaaraNails: Metallic Nails in Black by Purplemoon

Model & Photographer: Thereaver Barrymore

Skin: Jasmine Cocoa by FilthyShape: Dora Model by Art Body StoreHair: Diamonds - Onyx by PlumeLashes: Charm by AmacciEyes: Mirror Eyes Gray by Insufferable DastardDress: Lady In Black by House of Fox Shoes: Hana Black Leather by Maitreya Gold


Shape: ABS Shape Female Kin Model by Art Body StoreSkin: ABS Michelle skin pale1 cleavage by Art Body Store

Hair: Hair: Nina Roots - Frost by ExileEyes: Azure by Redgrave

Eyelashes: 31 - extralong by RedgraveNail: Prim nails + ring*star* white by Love Soul

Hair: Hair: Nina Roots - Frost by ExileEarrings: Lotus earrings white by Mandala

Necklace: Lotus necklace white by MandalaBlouse: Izabelle light silver by Leezu

Pants: wide leg pant milk by Jane (mesh)Shoes: Plain Jane Pumps white by Cool Beans

Pose: EverglowTaken at World's End Garden

Model & Photographer: Vick Spitteler


Shape: ABS Shape Female Kin Model by Art Body StoreSkin: ABS Michelle skin pale1 cleavage by Art Body StoreEyes: Azure by RedgraveEyelashes: 31 - extralong by RedgraveNail: Prim nails + ring*star* white by Love SoulHair: Valerie Frost by ExileEarrings: Seven Earrings: Burned Gold by IndyraCoat: DONNAII coat white by R.icielliPant: RANI highwaisted tes pants by R.icielliBoots: *GF* Short lace-up boots - White by G. Field Pose: EverglowTaken at World's End Garden

Alexiaa Allen's blog was created in 2008. Alexiaais Italian and is passionate about fashion. Herblog is full of unbelievable looks tastefullycreated with delicate photos.

URL: http://alexiaaallen.blogspot.com


Luna Jubilee has had herblog since April 2007 andis one of the best knownbloggers of Second Life.

Besides being talented withlooks and impeccable

photographs, Luna tends toprovide fun challenges among

bloggers, such as the colordefiance and the letters

challenge.

URL: http://lunajubilee.com

Nana Minuet joined Second Life on May 2

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Strawberry Singh is one of the wellknown fashion-photographers of SLand her blog has existed sinceDecember 2007. In addition to thespectacular shots, male and femaleperfect looks, the blog has lots ofuseful information and tutorials onvarious subjects.

URL: http://strawberrysingh.com


Daily Holfe is fashion blogger and owner of the Daily [n] News,where she has posted beautiful looks since July 2010.

URL: http://thedailynnews.blogspot.com/ (till august 2011)

http://dailynholfe.com/ (since august 2011)

Dress: Sol Flower Dress by Reale (TTB #4)

Model & Photographer: Yumi Chiuh

Model & Photographer: Elize Montpenier

Jacket & Skirt: Shush (TTB #3)

Model & Photographer: Lotus Mastroianni

Earrings: Seven Earrings - Indyra Originals (TTB #3)

Blouse: Indyra Urban - Indyra Originals (TTB #3)

Model & Photographer: Luaflor Moo

Necklace: Indyra Originals – La Belle Epoque (TTB #4)


Shape + Skin + Dress: Censored – Set Marcelle (TTB #5)

Hair: Nikita Fride – Bright Hair for Halloween (TTB #5)

Jewelry Set: Loordes of London – Fangten Jewelry Set (TTB #5)

Pose: Everglow - The Tropicalia Bazaar 09 (TTB #5)

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