FASHIONISTA

4th of July party at Astarte!

2009-07-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

Don't miss it!

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The Perfect Image Hunt

2009-06-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

Come and find the purple hand mirrors!

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Today on Fashionista

2009-06-05T08:38:00.000-07:00

Today (Friday June 5th) at 2:00PM SLT on the Stadium Runway.

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Come for the video premiere, stay for the party!

Video Release Party on Fashionista!

2009-06-03T11:43:00.001-07:00

SuperELITE's critically acclaimed fashion show of celebrity influenced designs by Digit Darkes was recorded and edited into a short video. They will have a video premiere followed by a kick-ass party this Friday at 2:00PM SLT on the Stadium Runway on Fashionista Island. Use this LM to land on Fashionista and join the fun.

Party and Exhibition of Gianmario Masala

2009-05-21T11:13:00.001-07:00

We were so thrilled with the photos of our March/April Elite class, we decided to create an exhibit of all of Gianmario Marsala's photos.

To celebrate, we are inviting one and all to the Grande Unveiling...

Who: Photographer/Artist, Gianmario Masala

When: Friday, May 22 at 2P

Where: SuperElite Agency Offices

What: Party and Exhibition of March/April Elite Class photos. Also featuring DJ Miguelina Cazenove.

The Museum of SL Photography Presents "Fantasia"

2009-05-13T23:59:00.001-07:00

The Museum of SL Photography Presents "Fantasia" - The Light of Jazz Calhern and the Dark of Cienega Soon"

May 9 - 31

Opening: Wed May 13, 7pm

SL Musical Guests:

7pm - Senjata Witt

8pm - FrankLee Anatra

The Light of Jazz Calhern and The Dark of Cienega Soon. This exhibit brings this blending meeting just in the middle, not too light not too dark but a contrast enough to take on a little fantasy.
The flowers, particles, wings and light colors of Jazz's work is stunning. Her eye catching motion and feeling in each piece seeminly without effort, simply beautiful.
The dark elf Drow and Dragons of Cienga's work leads you to discover her way with emotion in times past. Her darker style evokes thoughts and dreams.
Both these artists have displayed together once before blending a well rounded exhibit pleasing to many, and again the magic of two in one, works perfectly.

Jazz Calhern Jazz Calhern has been involved with Second Life photography and photo art for over two years. She has experimented with various types of photo art, from landscapes filled with colour and movement to richly-lit portraits. She has had extensive experience as a SL freelance photographer, and her work appears at various SL locations including her own gallery, Jazz By The Sea.

Cienega Soon

Cienega Soon ~Artist ~Photographer ~Artist Mentor Arrived in Second Life® 12/2/2006. Logs in from southern California USA

http://www.cienegasoon.com/

http://www.avatrait.com/profile/CienegaSoon

owner Cienega Soon Gallery @ Juicy
Cienega is an award winning SL Photographer and one of the original group of six photographers who are permenent artists of MoSLP.

Opening Musical Guests - May 13, 7PM

Senjata Witt

Like a salty fresh breeze blowing off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, Senata's energetic, melodic tunes lift you up and make you smile. Senjata (pronounced Sen-YAH-tah) Witt performs heavily Celtic and folk influenced "roots blues", interwoven with American, British, and Celtic folk musics, bluegrass, jazz, and just about anything else she can wrap in her unique acoustic style.

FrankLee AnatFrankLee has been playing nightclubs and parties professionally in the Real World for over a decade. Whether it's a full band or as a single, he feels quite at home standing behind a guitar. Now playing classic rock, originals and contemporary hits with his acoustic guitar in Second Life, Frank invites you come and listen. If you like what you hear and want to know where he's playing next, you're invited to join his group, Dream with FrankLee.

PopTarts! This Friday!

2009-05-13T12:54:00.001-07:00

(click to enlarge)
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SE presents Maseno Project II: Garments of Hope

2009-05-06T23:59:00.000-07:00

SuperElite presents Maseno Project II: Garments of Hope
When: Friday, May 8th 2009 1pm SLT
Where: Staduim Runway in Fashionista

After the big success of "The Maseno Project" last year, with 2 shows called "Garments of Hope", Mimmi Boa decided to once more support the children in the western Kenya orphanage, Nest Rescue Center.

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It is a great honor for SuperElite to donate our time and help this wonderful cause for our beloved co-worker and friend, Mimmi.
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Please join us this Friday to help raise money for these sweet, innocent children of the Nest Rescue Center. Auction to be held at end of show with 100% of the proceeds from the one of a kind garments going to the Nest Rescue Center.

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Featured models:
Tiara Calvert
Andrew Laguna
Nani Wrigglesworth
Mimmi Boa
Lorelei Maggs
LaBella Forcella
Sami Kutanaga
Rod Insippo
Seashell Dench
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Featured desingers:
Alatiel
Stitch by Stich
Patriza Blessed
Meghindo
Lady Thera
Terra d'ombra
Sam's Secret
Prelude, Collection Privée

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Choreography, script, PR, hosting:
Rhi Rossini
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Set decor:
Wenadrenia Soderstrom
Jens Marksman

Advanced Runway Class Grad show tonight!

2009-05-04T12:47:00.000-07:00

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/135/128/21

Don't miss the morning class show tomorrow!

Postponed

2009-04-23T19:54:00.000-07:00

Watch for the new date!

SE Grad show 4/21/09

2009-04-19T23:09:00.001-07:00

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PopTarts, coming soon!

2009-04-19T22:27:00.001-07:00

Musical Event at Museum of SL Photography

2009-04-16T22:52:00.000-07:00

The Autism Experience Revisited
Dual Exhibitions at the Museum of Second Life Photography
and Angel Dorei Museum
April 4 - May 3, 2009
Musical Event at Museum of SL Photography:
Sunday April 19, 5pmSL - 7pm featuring Russell Eponym and Somerset Oh & Rhode

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Russell EponymRussell is an accomplished guitarist as well as a superb harmonica player - his finger picking is of the highest caliber and his eloquent vocal style, reminiscent of the finest British thespians of the West End Theatre District, is rich and engaging- whether he is singing one of his original compositions, or any of his superbly selected covers. Russell's original song "You Have no Eyes" which tells of diversity and acceptance, will be featured in his set at MoSLP.

Somerset Oh & Rhode - SOARComposed of Charles Somerset, Bright Oh and Experiment Rhode, Soar's original songs are heartfelt and sincere telling musical stories of people and places who have touched their lives . The honest lyrics and simple pure melodies never fail to reach the hearts of their audience. SOAR recently put a poem by Mari's son Chance, who is the inspiration for the "autism experience" exhibition, to music and "A Song for a broken soul" will be featured in Soar's set at MoSLP.

The Autism Experience Exhibition -
by Mariposa Upshaw, Curator Museum of SL Photography and Angel Dorei Museum
I am honored to present The Autism Experience exhibitions at the Museum of SL Photography and Angel Dorei Museum. Autism is very personal to me. My only child was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age 8; he is a shining spirit, a unique individual and my inspiration. This exhibition is not about ribbons and cures and research; it IS about awareness, understanding and acceptance; about compassion and celebrating diversity; about being unique, being "atypical", seeing the world thru different eyes and celebrating that we are all threads in the tapestry of life; it is also about isolation and misunderstanding that can occur when a non-typical person is expected to adapt to a "typical" society.

The artworks on display for the Autism Experience will be auctioned at exhibition end, with all proceeds going to Dreams/the Brigadoon Explorers and VAI - Virtual Abilities Inc, two groups that provide support to residents on the autism spectrum, and awareness and education to residents in general. Donation jars are onsite at both MoSLP and Angel Dorei for the run of the exhibitions.

** indicates Moslp debut/original inductee/permanent artist
* indicates Moslp Permanent artist
^ indicates artist with upcoming MoSLP exhibition

Artists whose works are on display at Moslp for the Autism Experience:
*Ahmad Hosho- "cute child dream"
*Cala Rossini - "when the world starts to hurt"
Liadona Rau - untitled
** Kee Llewellyn "Tres Seul"
^ Jazz Calehern - "Isolation"
* Panteleimon Aeon "The Barren Stand"
*Eves Rhodeberger - " The Space between These Trees"
** Cienega Soon - Shadow Tag"
Aristide Despres - "Solitude"
* Ro Gastel - "Reaching Beyond Shadows" and "Puzzle of Me"
** Kee Llewellyn "I'm not sure that i am"
** Calli Christensen - "Dreamer"
Mariposa Upshaw "following dreams"
Anje Aichi - "white crystal meditation;
** Monroe Snook - "lotus" and "lotus emerging"
Kiya McMahon - "Deliver Me"

I am so grateful: for the compassion, creativity and generosity of each artist both visual and musical for their support of this exhibition; to Yasmine Kidd, owner of the Museum of SL Photography and Horris Fitzcarraldo, owner of the Fashionista sim, for their support of this exhibition and the opportunities they have given me,; to The Sojourner the founder of Dreams and Brigadoon Explorers, whose legacy of commitment to education and support with regard to health issues and community service lives on thru Dreams and thru me and the many residents whose lives she touched.

Thank you all for supporting this exhibition and proving that art can change the world -
Mariposa Upshaw. Curator

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Management Promotions.

2009-04-15T12:50:00.000-07:00

Because we are growing so fast, I am pleased to announce the following changes to SL management:

GENERAL MANAGER- Wenadrenia Soderstrom
Wena has done sensational work for us on the last few shows. It was time to recognize her talent, her tireless energy and leadership at SuperElite. She will oversee all activity on the modeling side of SE.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR- Kylie Balogh, Krise Shepard
Kylie's RL demanded a change in roles. However, we are pleased that she will take this role, along with Krise. They are two of the most creative people in SL, and we are lucky to have them continue concepting brilliant shows for us. There creative spirit is what this agency is a large part of what separates us from everyone else.

ASST MANAGER @ SUPERELITE ACADEMY- Lorelei Maggs & Nani Wigglesworth
Lorelei & Nani have been working in this capacity for several weeks now. We're pleased to finally make it official

Rena Mascot will remain Chief Choreographer and Mimmi Boa, Head Model. Sami Kutanaga will remain Manager of the SuperElite Academy. And Rhi Rossini will remain head of PR.
We will also begin holding regular meetings with our management staff. All models who are interested are welcome to attend.

Thank you,

Yas

SE's Isabella Brocco has an upcoming grad show!

2009-04-07T23:53:00.000-07:00

http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRASHIONISTA/191/48/24

Congrats Horris and Cara!!

2009-04-06T00:52:00.001-07:00

Two of our favorite people here at Fashionista tied the virtual knot on Saturday, Horris Fitzcarraldo and Carabella Babii. Their wedding was held at the amazing Eostara sim. Be sure to wish them well in their SL togetehr! We love you guys!

Spring and Flowers show success!

2009-04-06T00:50:00.000-07:00

What a great time it was at this beautiful show. The set was spectacular, the clothing divine, the models outstanding, and the crowd loved it! What more can you ask for? We have some amazing photos from Tillie Ariantho that you can view by clicking here, and also a video from Melonie Romano that you can see here. Be sure to stay tuned for more amazing show successes from SuperElite Agency!

Great April Fools Show at SE!

2009-04-06T00:49:00.001-07:00

So, Yas had sent out this PR...which I should have known was fishy since I am the PR Director, and I had no clue of this show! Haha! But it was called Claudette Cozen Couture, and I felt a little ill reading it as I posted it on another blog. It even got a few harsh comments form some readers! Luckily it was a joke, and there was a great party on our new sim Trashionista. Check out more of these hilarious pictures courtesy of Krise Shepherd.

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"Spring and Flower Show"

2009-04-03T01:48:00.001-07:00

http://slurl.com/secondlife/TRASHIONISTA/2/2/2

Grad Show: Morning Advanced Runway Class

2009-03-20T14:01:00.000-07:00

SuperElite Morning Advanced Runway Class presents:

MALT Fashions & Stiletto Moody for their Graduation Show

Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 12:00 noon SLT

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/135/128/21

Now Open on Fashionista!

2009-03-16T13:19:00.000-07:00

Awesome new couple and single poses!

Check out DmD Poses today.

Coming Exclusively to Fashionista!

2009-03-11T11:19:00.000-07:00

Fashionista is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Claudette Cozen Couture on April 2nd 2009.

Claudette Cozen is a well-known and successful RL couturier ready to introduce her critically acclaimed designs to Second Life.

We are proud to have reached an agreement to host Claudette Cozen Couture exclusively for one year. The Fashionista location will be her only location until 2010. She will not be offering her line on the Xstreet SL Marketplace or any other sales outlet.

This is a premiere vendor targeting the high end of SL's fashion market. Her "CCC Limited Edition" collection will range in price from a low of L$3500 to a staggering L$25,000 for her one-of-a-kind designs.

Claudette Cozen Couture will operate on an appointment only basis. A catalog of her offerings will be available at a vendor outside the store for L$50. Interested patrons can contact Ms. Cozen and arrange for a personal shopping experience. A L$500 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of scheduling.

A V.I.P. Invitation Only preview of Ms. Cozen's creations is scheduled for the day prior to the opening for an elite group of SL fashion editorial professionals. This unique opportunity offers these select individuals an advanced view of the collection and a chance to meet the designer.

Watch this space and your fave fashion blogs for more information on the SL debut of Claudette Cozen Couture.

A Dilly from Tillie

2009-03-07T18:17:00.000-08:00

If you haven't tried this fantastic product, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Of all the stands I have bought, tried and used in my time in SL, this one is my favorite. I find it quite versatile, easy to understand and very simple to use. I didn't know it at the time of purchase, it's also upgradeable. With a click of the update checker, an improved version was delivered to me upon it's release. Now, that's customer service! I've loaded nearly 400 poses into it without a problem, it appears to have an insatiable appetite! At only L$600, I think it's a steal.

Don't take my word for it, Google "Tillie's Posing Stand" and read the numerous reviews. Then TP to her store and try it before you buy it.

"Casino Royale" this Friday!

2009-03-04T15:45:00.001-08:00

SuperElite Agency is pround to announce our latest show, "Casino Royale". We are doing it up 007 style with SL's hottest models! Join us at Fashionista's Alcatraz sim and enjoy the amazing build from J&W Designs as the models share the creations of SYSY's, SF Design, and Staged. Stage choreography by Rena Mascot, hosted by Krise Shepherd and the runway adorned with:
Mimmi Boa,
Isabel Brocco,
Kylie Balogh,
Tiara Calvert,
Lorelei Maggs,
Olyvia Zenovka,
Rayn Coeyman,
LaBella Forcella,
Rhi Rossini,
Wenadrenia Soderstrom,
Jens Marksman, and
Rena Mascot.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Alcatraz/159/164/23

CNN article/song and bush fire benefit from Mariposa Upshaw

2009-02-19T12:41:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends:

Most of you know me well enough to know my heart and how I feel about art in all of its aspects -visual art, music, dance - and that I truly believe art can change the world. I've called upon friends to support my efforts and dreams on behalf of autism last year and will again this April, but right now, we have a more immediate concern and it is my hope that you will once again, help support an art-related effort that is driven by compassion and humanitarianism.

Angel Dorei Museum's February exhibition is the art of Australia and New Zealand. It has been a joy and honour to display this art and get to know these talented artists. As most of you are aware during the first weekend of February, Victoria Australia became ablaze with devasting deadly bush fires. After listening to my friends who are very dear try to describe the horror of the fires, I felt compelled to do something.. the results:
(1) The benefit last Sunday at Angel Dorei which raised 125,000L due to the contributions of 12 fantastic SL Musicians: Joaquin Gustav, Jubal Enyo, Mash Rhode, Russell Eponym, MichelleD Ecksol, Charles Somerset, Quinton Whitman, Senjata Witt, FrankLee Anatra, Cylindrian Rutabaga, Jessy Sommer, and Jackdog Snook.

(2) The song.. I asked Experiment Rhode if he would like to try to write a song with me about the fires.. we worked on the lyrics and sent the lyrics to Bright Oh, our friend and guitarist lead singer (together with guitarist singer Charles Somerset) of their band Somerset Oh & Rhode.. the result is the song "Too Many Tears" which can be heard/downloaded thru Bright's webpage http://www.brightoh.com/Bright/WHOISBRIGHT.html

I was also honored to be interviewed by Raphaella Nightfire who posted an article here: http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-215726?ref=feeds%2Flatest

So I am asking each of you if you would, please listen to the song, please view the article and if you could, please leave comments on the article for if it gets attention it might make it to CNN news on television. Our hope is to somehow get this song heard and played to raise funds for the bush fire appeal.

Help make art change the world.. we are just citizens of the universe..
thank you for your help
xoxo Mari

Mimmi and Isabel's SuperElite Grad shows!

2009-02-16T21:39:00.000-08:00

Mimmi Boa's SuperElite Elite Graduate students will be doing their graduation show at 1pmSLT on Tuesday February 17th. Come down and see the latest fashions from OC Orage Creations, Indyra Originals and Total Betty. You can find us here!

xxxIsabel Brocco's SuperElite Elite Graduate students will be doing their graduation show at 6pmSLT on Tuesday February 17th. We hope you will join us for the second show to see the designs of Patrizia Blessed, Digit Darkes, and Zullay's Designs. Again, we will be here.

Grand Valentine's Day Ball

2009-02-11T22:58:00.000-08:00

FASHIONISTA'S GRAND VALENTINE'S DAY BALL

$15,000L TO GIVE AWAY TO THE 3 BEST DRESSED COUPLES

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12TH FROM 7 TO 9PM SLT

JONAS LUNASEA PERFORMING LIVE

COME CUDDLE UP TO YOUR LOVED ONE WITH ONE OF THE BEST COUPLES DANCE BALL EVER FILLED WITH OVER 40 DANCES

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/17/139/372

SE Grad Show coming up!

2009-02-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

Sami Kutanaga and her assistant, Tiara Calvert, are proud to share with you their newest graduates in a presentation of LionSkins, Icing, LeeZu, and Pacific Heights Mall clothing. Join us at 9am this Saturday on the Cloudwalk Runway at Fashionista.

More pictures, from Krise of "AiM" show

2009-02-03T12:32:00.001-08:00

Wow! I love these! they are all so unique, and creative! Thanks Krise for giving a glimpse from your eyes! Lovely!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/krisesheperd/sets/72157613320417130/

"Art in Motion" pictures!

2009-02-02T13:30:00.001-08:00

What an amazing show we had today! The set was spectacular, the models inspiring, and the art, fabulous! You can see all of the pictures at SuperElite's flickr stream. I hope you enjoy!

"Art in Motion"

2009-02-02T09:33:00.001-08:00

You can find the amazement here. Join us today at 11am SLT

Recap of Girlpower

2009-01-29T23:19:00.000-08:00

Girlpower at MoSLP! - a recap of the opening of the Artistic Fashion Photography of Monroe Snook - Music provided by Cylindrian Rutabaga, accompanied by light dancer Cellandra Zon.

On Saturday 1/25, the Museum of SL Photography celebrated the opening of its first one-woman show - The Artistic Fashion Photography of Monroe Snook.Monroe, an award-winning photographer and one of the initial six photographer's whose works were exhibited at the opening of MoSLP, is showing 18 images all of which are examples of her artistic fashion photography which is featured in the monthly edition of Modavia Fashion Directory where she is a leading contributor; in many high-end designer showrooms such as Haute Couture; Anubis Hartunin, and Indryra Seigo. She is also resident photographer and image consultant at Dreamz Agency.

Cylindrian Rutabaga, soulful singer/songwriter played half her set on guitar and half on piano, treating the attentive and enthusiastic crowd to a mixture of her original songs such as The Demon Song and Your Mind is a Labyrinth and Embracing the Tapestry together with great covers of the Dresen Dolls Coin Operated Boy and her beautiful rendition of the Leonard Cohen classic Hallelujah.As Cylindrian played, she was accompanied by Cellandra Zon, interpretive light dancer, who provided a visually stunning show full of movement, color and light above the appreciative crowd.

Many thanks to the Ladies of the Girl Power show - Monroe, Cylindrian and Cellandra for providing a wonderful evening of art, music and dance.

Monroe's exhibit can be seen at MoSLP thru February 22.

What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas!

2009-01-27T13:20:00.000-08:00

It’s Vegas theme night, so anything goes! Show girls, costumes, tuxes, dresses…it’s Vegas baby!!

$18,000L to the best Vegas wears:
$10,000L to 1st place
$5,000L to 2nd place
$3,000L to 3rd place

Featuring performances by:
DJ Azu
DJ Wesley
Jonas Lunasea
DJ Mercy

Thursday January 29th at 6pm SLT

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/17/139/372

Girlpower at MoSLP

2009-01-22T23:26:00.000-08:00

MoSLP presents Girlpower!! the artistic fashion photography of Monroe Snook Jan 22 - Feb 22;
Opening Event: Saturday January 24 7pmSL; Music provided by Cylindrian Rutabaga with dance performance by Cellandra Zon.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/189/99/21

From curator Mari Upshaw:
It is a pleasure for me to present Monroe Snook in the first one woman show at MoSLP, featuring Monroe's artistic fashion photography. Monroe is one of the original six artists whose works were part of the opening exhibit of MoSLP and invited to become part of the Museum's permanent collection. Monroe's photography is always rich in color, sets a mood and draws the viewer in to each piece's personal story. Her passion for photography is evident in her work and she continues to be innovative and daring and challenges herself to stretch the boundaries, constantly improving and growing. When you think you know Monroe and her artistry thru landscape or portraits, she surprises you yet again and becomes an innovative and much requested fashion photographer, elevating fashion photography to art. It is my honor to say that Monroe is a great friend and a privilege to present this new body of work at MoSLP.
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Many of you know Monroe for her fine-art SL photography. Colorful landscapes, flights of fancy, or emotional portraits. But did you also know that Monroe is a leading SL fashion photographer - having taken shots for top designers of the top SL supermodels?

Fine Art Fashionista - Monroe Snook Fashion Photographer

Monroe's fashion photography style is distinctive. She has an eye and discipline to capture fine detail with her high-resolution images while downplaying backgrounds and settings. She is a pro at capturing emotion through movement and framing. Supermodels remark that a fashion shoot with Monroe is a work-out as she is a stickler for capturing the right angle/perspective/movement of a shot in such a way as to ensure the fashion is queen at all times!

Monroe's fashion photography may be seen featured in the monthly edition of Modavia Fashion Directory where she is a leading contributor; in many high-end designer showrooms such as Haute Couture; Anubis Hartunin, and Indryra Seigo. She is also resident photographer and image consultant at Dreamz Agency.

IM Monroe for her current rate card. She does individual model portfolios and personal portraits. Schedule directly with her for a consult.
msnook2007@hotmail.com
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How does one dance on streams of light? One step at a time.

Cellandra Zon has been dancing with lights for over a year now. She combines vibrant lights and music and dance to create a one of a kind show.

For many performances she does solo shows. However, she does own the LIGHT DANCERS of AURORA dance troupe and has put on many light shows involving them too.

From themed dance to ballet to esoteric, she covers all grounds when it comes to dance.

For booking or other information about scheduling a show, contact Cellandra Zon directly.
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Cylindrian Rutabaga is Grace Buford, Atlanta Singer/Songwriter
http://gracebuford.com

To Purchase CD's: http://myspace.com/gracefolk and follow the links or search iTunes for "Grace Buford", you will find ALL 3 Albums available for Download.

Discography:
Living Stories (2005) a collection of stories inspired by people that have made an impact on the artists’ life.
River (2007) comprised of songs about facing insecurity, seeking and/or finding redemption, sacrifice, and renewal.
Cylindrian: Virtually Live (2008) recorded live in SL featuring some previously unreleased music.

Did we have a birthday in the house?!

2009-01-22T20:14:00.000-08:00

Why yes we did! None other than the amazing, spectacular, devastatingly handsome Horris Fitzcarraldo! Tuesday January 20th was the day, and all of us here at SuperElite want to wish him the best birthday ever! We love you Horris! MUAH!

Boot Camp Party pictures!

2009-01-18T20:01:00.000-08:00

What fun it was this past Thursday as well all sweated our pixels off! The bi-weekly themed party at Club Astarte was BOOT CAMP TRAINING. In celebration of those New Year's Resolutions, we had all the work out equipment you could need set up. Prizes were given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, totaling $15,000L. I took a few pictures of the hot and sweaty fun, you can view them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29098850@N03/sets/72157612737671860/

Be sure to keep your eye on the blogs and group notices for our next celebration.

15,000L BEST GYM WEAR: BOOT CAMP TRAINING NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS EVENT

2009-01-15T13:20:00.000-08:00

Thursday January 15th at 6pm slt

Performing: DJ AZU, DJ ETC, DJ POTVIN, DJ MERCY

3,000L for 3rd place prize

5,000L for 2nd place prize

10,000L for 1st place prize

BEST IN GYM WEAR get those lycras, those spandex, those shorts and t's and sneakers.. and get ready to work out in our special gym.... ;)

Get those working out animations ready, you're going to need them!!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/18/118/372

Ad graphic courtesy of Mercedes Lax

SE Grad show pictures

2009-01-12T14:28:00.000-08:00

Mimmi Boa's newest round up of fresh faces hit the runway yesterday for their final Graduation Show. We have some photographs we would love to share. Enjoy!

Krise Sheperd was kind enough to take some great photos, so check out his stuff here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/krisesheperd/sets/72157612481871254/show/

And view some shots of each model herself, here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29098850@N03/sets/72157612497477024/

The next Elite class will be starting soon, don't miss out!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/149/127/1146

Elite Graduation Show

2009-01-09T15:04:00.000-08:00

Come on down, this Sunday at noonSLT to watch the lovely graduates of Mimmi Boa strut their stuff down the runway.

Tiara Calvert
Livia Mastroianni
Raine McCellan
Susanna Triellis
Nani Wigglesworth
Harlee Lane

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/149/127/1146

New Year's Eve Ball tonight!

2008-12-30T11:19:00.000-08:00

Join us tonight at 6pmSLT for the biggest New Year's Eve Bash in all of SL at Club Astarte!

$25,000L in total prizes to be won, as well as amazing musical performers, which include DJ Tristain Savon, Jonas Lunasea and DJ Mercy.

Also, the wonderful Lqqr Lefavre will be taking free pics on our red carpet tonight. So join us for the Fashionista New Year's Ball.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/15/117/372

Winning art at MoSLP

2008-12-20T11:59:00.001-08:00

The final Orange Island/Koinup photo hunt for 2009 was held from Dec. 11 - 12 2009 with the winners announced on Monday Dec. 15.

The contest theme was "winter" and the designated sim for the contest, Cu Mara, was provided by Cuwynne Deerhunter. Cu Mara, a winter wonderland, was the perfect setting for the last photo hunt session, as evidenced by the works posted on Koinup by all the talented photographers. The participants had from Thursday Dec. 11 to Friday Dec. 12 12pm SL to post up to ten entries each on the Koinup site. The Jury was comprised of the Orange Island team of (Mat Sierota, Fab Outlander, Jade Lily), Mariposa Upshaw - curator of the Museum of SL Photography, and Cuwynne Deerhunter owner/designer of the contest site sim, Cu Mara. Over 90 entries were received, http://www.koinup.com/contest/winterphotosession/entries/
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and the winners are:

1st place - Cala Rossini - "Peace at Last"

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2nd Place - Monroe Snook - "Fire and Ice"

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3rd place - Cienega Soon - "Flurries"

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These winning images will be exhibited at MoSLP during the next exhibition which will feature works by photographers Ro Gastel and Sunn Thunders, from December 22 - January 18.

Cala Rossini's works are being exhibited at MoSLP in the current show "Beauties and the Beast" which also features the work of Don Ahmad Hosho and Laurah Oh. Monroe and Cienega are both permanent collection artists of the Museum, and were part of the initial group of six photographers whose works were displayed in the debut exhibition of MoSLP.

Congratulations to Cala, Monroe and Cienega and to all the artists who participated in the contest - thank you for sharing your talents with us.

Please visit the Museum of Second Life Photography today! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/179/93/22

Presentation of Apple May at Stylista today

2008-12-20T11:51:00.001-08:00

Well hello all of you Fashionista's! Today, a nice group from SE will be donating their time for the Make-a-Wish Foundation at the 2008 Stylista Festival. We are wearing the gorgeous designs of Apple May, and will be presenting at 1:30pmSLT. You can find the show here http://slurl.com/secondlife/THE%20BEST%20OF%20BOULEVARD/86/85/23

Introducing Miss Virtual World 2009

2008-12-06T16:49:00.001-08:00

Image by Maggie Mahoney

Congratulations to model extrodianaire Mimmi Boa, winner of Miss Virtual World 2009.

2008-12-05T08:51:00.000-08:00

Image by Rhi Rossini - Click to enlarge
Yesterday's "Venus Envy" show on Fashionista was a total blast! Truly unique in every aspect, the theme of the event was courtesy of Sandro Botticelli's classic painting "The Birth of Venus".
Sponsors were Glance Skins, Calla Hair, Gwen Carillon Designs and Fashion Nomads.

In order to allow the audience a close inspection of Joakim Asbrink's incredibly detailed and realistic skins, models were nearly naked. A carefully positioned small leaf covered one delicate part of their anatomy.

Image by Rhi Rossini - Click to enlarge
Using Botticelli's image as a backdrop, models emerged and were escorted down the runway and struck the legendary Venus pose on a slowly revolving shell. Mimmi Boa, Lorelei Maggs, Wenadrenia Soderstrom and Sami Kutanga confidently modeled sponsors products to an enthralled and enthusiastic audience. Tiara Calvert and I escorted our stars onstage. Fashionista CEO Yasmine Kidd took on the role of hostess, while DJ Miguelina provided the music.

The incredible set design was created by Gwen Carillon of Elements in Design, who also created and provided the jewelry worn by the cast. Highly detailed sea shells were utilized for our host, DJ, models and the finale introduction of the creative designers. Gwen also developed a gently running shimmering waterway for the models to strut their stuff and made the Botticelli reproduction backdrop.

Image by Rhi Rossini - Click to enlarge
Technical magic for the animated props and special effects were the work of Krise Shepherd of ktool designs. Rayn Coeyman was on hand and provided some much appreciated behind-the-scene assistance. Images of the event were captured by SuperElite's PR Director, Rhi Rossini. A highlight of the event was the first ever public showing of fabulous footwear from Fashion Nomads, a new company featuring designs by Aleida Rhode.

Outrageous Holiday Office Party event

2008-12-03T13:27:00.001-08:00

$20,000L to win: Outrageous Holiday Office Party event

Come to the office party you always wished to have!

Thursday December 4th at 6pmSLT

Best office wear contest

Prizes every hour:

7pmSLT $3,000L

8pmSLT $5,000L

9pmSLT $10,000L

and $2,000L during the night

Performers:

6pmSLT DJ Tristan Savon

7pmSLT Jonas Lunasea

8pmSLT DJ Mercy

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista/30/138/372

2008-12-03T11:20:00.001-08:00

Tomorrow, 12/4 at 1pmSL SuperElite presents the show of the year! Amazing live action set, nearly NUDE models! Trust me, this is one show you DO NOT want to miss!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionista%20Island/132/128/22/

Beauties and the Beast

2008-11-28T21:26:00.000-08:00

The Museum of SL Photography presented its second exhibition opening on Friday, November 28th. "Beauties and the Beast" featured SL Artists Don Ahmad Hosho, Cala Rossini and Laurah Oh.

Don Ahmad Hosho is a fictional Second Life character created by a real life graphics designer & illustrator. Ahmad (as he's known in SL) has won first prize in a windlight contest judged by Torley Linden. In addition, he's won the Louis Landon cover contest and may have the first SL art to grace the cover of an RL CD from an RL musician!! Currently, Ahmad is in negotiations with two New York art galleries about exhibitions of his Second Life art.

Cala Rossini describes her art: "The philosophy that underlies my photographsis pretty simple..., and that is to try to stir the soul in whatever way possible, whether it be calm, pathos, love or humour. To try to get the viewer to catch a glimpse of what I am feeling as I am taking the shot. With scenic art I enjoy using windlight to create the mood and a little photoshop to finish off the scene. With avatar art I like to experiment with both windlight and photoshop to try to reach the vision I have in my mind. But for both the basis is the same...if I don't feel it...i can't do it! My photography takes me all over SL and that is something I love. I am learning all the time and constantly being inspired by the amazing artists I see. All in all, I am getting great pleasure out of what I do and the people I am meeting through doing it. I feel like a lucky girl ;-) See a gallery of Cala's work here.

Laurah Oh prefers to have her work speak for itself. Check out some of her amazing work here. You'll see how Laurah is able to capture light and shadow, energy, power and solitude in her works that can invoke many moods.
Exhibition Opening Music was provided by Cyllindrian Rutabaga, one of SL's finest vocalists.

Venus Envy

2008-11-27T20:46:00.000-08:00

The runway on Fashionista Island will sizzle on Thursday, December 4th. That's when we host our next fashion event, "Venus Envy". Models from the SuperElite Agency will strut down the catwalk showcasing the latest Calla Hair, Glance Skins, Gwen Carillon Jewelry and Fashion Nomads Footwear. (rumour has it that's all they'll be wearing!) Be There. Be Seen.