2nd Annual Props and Pose Fair January 1st through 8th

The 2nd Annual Props and Pose Fair runs January 1 through 8th 2012 to benefit the International League Against Epilepsy. The sim opens at 9am SLT New Years Day. Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hoi%20Polloi/151/66/27 or direct link here: PoseFairHere

Event participants include: FlyLily Poses, Hopscotch, Purple Poses, LiLau [E3D] Enchant3D Emporium, Razmataz, shopo.OposeShop, Stylas, Diesel Works Poses & Animations, katapult, Sparrowtree Studios, Still Life, IMMA POSE, SERENADE, Pichanga Poses, *Boof., DARK creations, CheerNo, CONCRETE FLOWERS, =random kitten=, Propositions! Pose Company, Glizzarl, Random-Onics & Pink Wolf, Adore&Abhor, (Cracked Mirror), Apple Spice, KamreK Creations, Kabuki Creations, Sterling Artistry, Abby Lane, PNP, ROZENA, Sleeping Koala, *RRS* Rose River Saloon, Wetcat & Rack Poses.

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Official Props and Pose Fair Blog here: http://www.wix.com/hartshonevelyn/propsposesfair2012 or direct link here: PropsandPoseFairHere.
International League Against Epilepsy here: http://ilae.org/ or direct link here: ILAEHere.


(Kathy & I trying out a demo)

Kara's Annual Second Life New Year's Resolutions

Various online sources consistently say about 78 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions do not follow through on those vows according to past studies. In light of that and my own personal experiences I decided to make some SL new year resolutions I might be better able to keep this year. Last year I thought I did a good job focusing on some great goals as listed here: http://karasecondlife.blogspot.com/2010/12/sl-new-years-resolutions-in-making.html or direct link here: LastYearNewYearsResolutionsHere. This year? Yeah.. Im going to try to make some I might be able to keep. So here we go...

I resolve:
1) I will eat all kinds of chocolate especially the 100% fat kind, chips, and drink pop and belch while sitting at the computer for hours.

2)I will promptly lose all newly purchased items into the abyss of an inventory.

3)I will let go of my feelings of guilt and get in touch with my inner sociopath just as others in SL do and live in SL guilt free.

4)I will gain 20 lbs. RL all in the tummy so that the laptop can rest comfortably on it and keep it cozy and warm.

5)I will channel my imagination into ever-soaring levels of suspicion and paranoia, as seems the norm in SL.

6)I will use 4 letter words after my computer crashes.

7)I will forget to add panties under skirts so that every guy gets a good eyeful and enjoys their SL experience just that much more.

8)I will never curse designers who neglect (or purposefully) leave out panties under skirts or use up that layer for something else but neglect undies altogether and I will just enjoy helping out with the #7 above and enjoy the breeze, rather than spending hours trying to find a layer to cover.

9)I will embrace my duality.

10)I will no longer waste my time reliving the past, but rather I will spend it worrying about the future.

11)I will remember that the complete lack of evidence is the surest proof that the conspiracy is working.

12)I will max out all credit cards buying Linden to feed my inner hoarder.

13)I will over-edit hairs so badly I have to just trash them because I forgot to save a copy first.

14)I will understand that all guys look at boobs of all shapes and sizes.

15)I will forget to clear my cache.

16)When someone hurts me I will know that forgiveness is easier than griefing, but not nearly as rewarding.

17)I will live each day like it's my 20th birthday, just as my avatar looks.

18)I will leave empty packages around my house.

19) I will fall asleep on the computer while friends try to talk to me.

20)That just for today I will not sit in my living room all day in my underwear. Instead, I will move my computer into the bedroom.

21)I will perv cam personal spaces in the "naughty sims" to my hearts content.

22)I will share all my experiences and advice, for there are no sweeter words than, "I told you so." I will also air all my RL dirty laundry because in SL we are anonymous after all and it makes for interesting conversation.

23)I will gossip like crazy as again.. great convo.

24)I will forget friends birthdays, anniversaries, rez days and so forth.

25)I will lie about my age subtracting at least 7 years especially to 20 something hot looking avatars.

26)I will never ever sort my inventory, categorize, box or purge things.

27)I won't waste time learning new skills or making or doing anything other than playing.

28)I will not suffer in silence while I can moan, whimper and complain.

29)I will play on all my alts around all my friend without telling them who I am just like everyone else does.

Ok, obviously I sorta partially nabbed some of these that have been around a while off the Internet. I found something from blogger, "Mint", who said she resolves to, "blog daily. It's cathartic and I'm delusional enough to believe that somewhere, somebody really gives a damn about what I have to say on any given subject. I may be talking at the air, but it sure feels good to feel important to a bunch of strangers. I draw the line at tweeting though. I'm pretty sure no one gives a damn about a blow-by-blow accounting of my day and if they do, it's time to get a life." That makes sense. And I'll end with the same quote by Mark Twain that I ended with last year:
"New Year's Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual."

Glastonbury Jan 7th

Opening Today-A Flicker In Time Art Gallery

A Flicker In Time Art Gallery and Winter Wonderland
slurl.com/secondlife/Rigby/169/33/23 or direct link here: FlickerInTimeOpeningHere.

Please join us for an evening of fun and Entertainment! Everyone is invited!
*Who: Art collection of works from SL Flickr artists, coordinated by Kara Trapdoor

*What: A Flicker in Time Art Gallery & Winter Wonderland Grand Opening

*Where: Rigby 186, 37, 24

*When: Thursday December 29th 7pm SLT

*Why: Because Kara Loves to Have Fun!

*Dress: Casual winter attire suggested

*Special Entertainment: Caroling Tinies
(You don’t want to miss this adorable and amusing short show-7pm SLT)

Please join us in viewing some amazing art, mingle with fellow Flickr friends or new acquaintances, enjoy the entertainment, and play in the winter yard filled with lots of pose props, toys, and photo ops, including ice skating, snowball fights, carnival ride, snow angels, snowman makers, various pose scenes, large nativity, etc . Some of the art is marked for sale, some is for exhibit only. Special thanks to the Caroling Tinies Performance Group. Free gift book at the door, “A Steampunk Christmas” courtesy of RL author Sonicity Fitzroy, PhD & Lowe Runo Productions, LLC.

Featured artists include: Jewel Appletor, Alles Klaar, Isabelle Mavendorf, Josie Anderton, Bloomy Miles, Dave Koi, Tigre Milena/Doni, Kara Trapdoor, Christie Spad, Lingual Markus, Joe Balbozar, Drake Huet, Bryn Oh, Harbor Galaxy, Rawnie Lane, CindyS Tatham, Lexi Glendullen, BurlyBri Tigerpaw, SeleneLily, Frolic Mills, Cage Yue, Naxos Loon, Harlow Heslop, Michiel Bechir, Nessy Shepherd, sugar silverstar, Owen Landar, Adonis Hansome, Tarak Zadark, Kathy Nikolaidis, Sonicity Fitzroy, Roiben Sweetwater, Toogie/Ant/Tickleme, Maja Braveheart, Belinda Barnes & Rebeca Bashly

Some machinima featuring parts of the sim activities available:
www.flickr.com/photos/karatrapdoor/6519506093/in/photostream
www.flickr.com/photos/belsworld/6547151837/in/photostream

Following the opening party the exhibit will remain open to the public through January, 2012
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Huge huge thanks to all the Flickr friends who helped and contributed art.
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Mesh Avatar Bel-New Horo V3 MESH Avatar

My good friend Belinda Barnes tried out the new mesh avatar. She Flickr'd all the details and when I asked, she told me I can just copy it all here for anyone who might be interested to see.

(Kara (regular) & Bel (Mesh)

(Mesh Bel)



Bel wrote:
"THE GOOD
Real Toes! (this will please Kara Trapdoor)
Highly Detailed Skin
Poses, Animations and AO's Work Properly
Can use Sculpty and Prim Clothing and Parts
You Can Use Your Own Shape Under the Mesh (you won't look yourself however)

THE BAD
Eyes Don't Blink (creepy)
Limited Clothing Available (some bikini's, flipflops, dresses)
Clothing Are Pattern Repeats with Different Textures
Facial Animations Dont Work (no cute smiles)
No Physics (boob bounce is no more)

THE COST
Mesh Avatar, 850L
Dress, 199L
Bikini, 189L
Flipflops, 165L
Make-Up, 149L

THE STORE
marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/49754

FINALLY
Kara Trapdoor and I tried for hours to rez details around the face, breasts and er... other areas.

Turns out you MUST to go to the "DEVELOP" menu in your viewer and then go to "RENDER/Full Res Textures". On the older 1.23 Viewers it's ADVANCED/DEBUG/TextureLoadFullRes. BEWARE some computers may not handle this level of rendering and will crash.

I spoke with the maker Horo Kral and he says he will add this information to the avatar instructions.

He also informed me that as the Lindens develop viewers that support mesh facial animation he will add this feature in upcoming versions. He also assures me sexier and more varied clothing will be available soon.

** Shot with Windlight @ [Analu] studio7 using my own "Belinda" shape. Images cropped but un-retouched. MESH Hair by Alice Project.







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My opinion at this time is that it's cool to try and see, but personally for daily wear I'll wait a while until it's a little more advanced and there is a bit more variety. Bel likes to try new things and is cutting edge, as am I usually. I have to say I am thrilled with the feet!
Bel has more pics on her Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/belsworld/ or direct link here: BelMeshHere.
secondlife:///app/group/890c30da-9fde-7da6-d2e3-93c74df54de4/about

Merry Christmas!

Luke 2: "8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Bible

A Flicker In Time Art Gallery Opening -December 29th

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Please join us for an evening of fun and Entertainment! Everyone is invited!
Who: Art collection of works from SL Flickr artists, coordinated by Kara Trapdoor

*What: A Flicker in Time Art Gallery & Winter Wonderland Grand Opening

*Where: Rigby 186, 37, 24

*When: Thursday December 29th 7pm SLT

*Why: Because Kara Loves to Have Fun!

*Dress: Casual winter attire suggested

*Special Entertainment: Caroling Tinies
(You don’t want to miss this adorable and amusing short show-7pm SLT)

Please join us in viewing some amazing art, mingle with fellow Flickr friends or new acquaintances, enjoy the entertainment, and play in the winter yard filled with lots of pose props, toys, and photo ops, including ice skating, snowball fights, carnival ride, snow angels, snowman makers, various pose scenes, large nativity, etc . Some of the art is marked for sale, some is for exhibit only. Special thanks to the Caroling Tinies Performance Group. Free gift book at the door, “A Steampunk Christmas” courtesy of RL author Sonicity Fitzroy, PhD & Lowe Runo Productions, LLC.

Featured artists include: Jewel Appletor, Alles Klaar, Isabelle Mavendorf, Josie Anderton, Bloomy Miles, Dave Koi, Tigre Milena/Doni, Kara Trapdoor, Christie Spad, Lingual Markus, Joe Balbozar, Drake Huet, Bryn Oh, Harbor Galaxy, Rawnie Lane, CindyS Tatham, Lexi Glendullen, BurlyBri Tigerpaw, SeleneLily, Frolic Mills, Cage Yue, Naxos Loon, Harlow Heslop, Michiel Bechir, Nessy Shepherd, sugar silverstar, Owen Landar, Adonis Hansome, Tarak Zadark, Katy Nikolaidis, Sonicity Fitzroy, Roiben Sweetwater, Toogie/Ant/Tickleme, Maja Braveheart, & Rebeca Bashly

Some machinima featuring parts of the sim activities available:
www.flickr.com/photos/karatrapdoor/6519506093/in/photostream
www.flickr.com/photos/belsworld/6547151837/in/photostream

Following the opening party the exhibit will remain open to the public through January, 2011
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Huge huge thanks to all the Flickr friends who helped and contributed art for this. If you sent me something and don't see your name on this list I apologize and please let me know, as I cap out multiple times a day and have a huge inventory so things can get lost if I'm not right there. I am sorry I couldn't connect with or have more people included in this.
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Direct Slurl will come soon : ) Hope to see everyone there, KT

Internet Christmas

Nuff Said

Merry Christmas

Ok, so this is not SL stuff.. but was too cute not to save here.

Girl's Night Out Gone Bad

"A Steampunk Christmas" The Adventures of Bel and Soni-Adorable Book Made in SL

(book cover texture courtesy of Sonicity Fitzroy)

My friend Sonicity Fitzroy is at it again and this time the RL published author has made a SL children's book called, "A Steampunk Christmas" The Adventures of Bel and Soni. The story is a whimsical steampunk adventure of 2 young girls with very different personalities, their curious cat, and a runaway Christmas present. Their pursuit of the enchanted gift leads them on their adventure and full circle back home in time for Christmas day. The vibrant colors, and adorable steampunk styling lends to beautiful illustrations complimenting this enjoyable Christmas story.

Soni is giving away her book for free just in time for Christmas. I think they'd make great Christmas gifts and I'm not just saying that because my avatar plays the role of the mischievous cat. The books can be found in kiosks at Lowe Runo Productions Office and A Flicker in Time Art Gallery.

To view the book online head on over to:http://issuu.com/soniceproductions/docs/steampunkchristmas or direct link here: SonisBookHere.

To pick up a free copy head on over to Lowe Runo Productions, LLC office here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Island%20of%20Fame/95/81/25 or direct link here: LRPHere. Or at A Flickr in Time Gallery here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rigby/169/40/23 or direct link here: FlickerInTimeHere.


(I took some sneaky pics of my own during production)

Bel's World, Winter Video

My friend Bel (Belinda Barnes) made this awesome action winter SL video showcasing some of her fun outfits. She shot some of the scenes in my new gallery area soon to open (stay tuned for more info.) Check out Bel's Vimeo stream here: http://vimeo.com/user9592116 or direct link here: BelHere.

Eclectricity -Club Opening December 21st

Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Upper%20Fenland/232/214/2012 or direct link here: EclectricityHere.



My friend Izzy has this awesome new club and I hope everyone checks it out. Her note card states in part:
"December 21st: Grand Opening to welcome the Winter Solstice
6:00 PM SLT: The amazing vocal and guitar stylings of the Notorious Digby Smalls. Do not miss the opportunity to hear this truly wonderful singer.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM SLT: Dance on the snowy rooftops of the club. Play games and socialize. All while listening to great tunes from the swing era and beyond, solstice, celtic and some surprises. Music to celebrate the season!
I sure hope you will join us!
Isabelle Mavendorf"

Feel free to drop in early, join the group and try out the dances*
*our dance ball has 242 singles and 66 couples dances.
..."Electricity is like no other club in SL. We have arcade and board games, darts and pool. We will feature live performers and DJs of the most eclectic music the world has to offer. And contests unlike the typical voting boards, but real dance contests for couples and singles as well as fashion contests/events and more!"

I admit I took a sneaky snap during one of the BOSL Christmas staff photo shoots, but it was just too pretty to pass up. Of course I'm not a photographer so didnt quite catch everyone fully rezzed, but I still like it enough to post it. Please please head over to Morgana's stream for all the official pics. www.flickr.com/photos/morgana_nagorski/6440386257/in/phot... and while you are at it check out the BOSL magazine web site here thebestofsl.com/magazine/.

A Little Merry Christmas Winter Vid

SFL Holiday Spectacular December 18th

The press release states: "On Sunday December 18th 2011 we will host a special show for the season.

Our SFL Cheerleaders proudly present our Holiday Spectacular featuring the SFL cheer teams. Our Teams have prepared routines and fun surprises, SFL player appearances that is not to be missed, fun for friends, family and football lovers.
There will be a special giveaway and fun surprises in store.
Also a special holiday live performance by Blueron Clyburn.

Hosted By Labella Farella and the SFL All-Star Cheerleaders

Ticket Price= 150L
Tickets will go on Sale on Wednesday December 14th at 6pmslt on Marketplace limited seats available for quality performance, all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Join our SFL Fans for the first notice of availability.

Our Cheer Division will also be hosting a special after party all proceeds to the American Cancer Society.

For more information or a donation for giveaway contact Labella Farella,Rissa Cannoli, Beth Baxton or Stormy Lupindo
For ACS Information contact Nikki Mathieson"

Holiday Pageant at Key West/December 17

Guess who is going to be a tiny caroler this year? : ) Come and find out.

Are SL Last Names Coming Back?

Maybe ... check it out: https://my.secondlife.com/rodvik.linden or direct link here: RodvikHere.

Woot! Great new!

LaVie Christmas Gifts--Awesome!

Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/LaVie/90/135/30 or direct link here: LaVieHere.

LaVie has outdone themselves again. This great skin store has a super cool December group gift of a full santa av/outfit for the guys and a snowflake full av/outfit for the girls. We all know LaVie is quality. But they also have presents all around their store filled with very nice items such as pajamas, scarves, and a lot of nice things that I will let you find for yourselves and not spoil all the surprise. Then on a table out front there is this cool hat with a lot of nice Christmas scene detail on the brim. There are also skates and hats in the back near skating and a snowman that will throw snowballs at you. Enjoy.

Omega Art Gallery Vernissage-December 12 through Jan 27

Nina Camplin, Fuschia Nightfire in SL
Robin Moore
nexuno Thespian
Juanita Deharo
Vincent Nesler, typote Beck in SL
Layachi Hamidouche, Layachi Ihnen in SL
Michael, Mik Frequency in SL
Blue Tsuki
Melina M, Ling Serenity in SL
Frédéric Taddei Ange, ange Orsini in SL
Gen Montreuil, Genevieve Silvercloud in SL
Trill Zapatero
Marie Wattre, JadeYu Fhang in SL
Clin d'oeil : Alo, Alosio Congrejo in SL

Note to Santa

(This was shared in a group in SL )

UWA 3D Open Art Challenge & Machinima UWA IV Winners Announced Today!

See the UWA Official blog for more details here: http://uwainsl.blogspot.com/ or direct link here: UWAHere.




Jayjay Zifanwe of the University of Western Australia announced the winners today. Their UWA web site (see blog roll to the right) stated, "The year-long University of Western Australia (UWA) 3D Open Art Challenge, with its $4,000 USD (L$1,400,000) prize pool, has attracted 858 entries by artists from 24 nations around the globe, with every continent but Antarctica being represented. The companion MachinimUWA IV: Art of the Artists, with entries relating to the artworks that have formed part of the UWA 3D Open Art Challenge, has seen 83 machinimas submitted by artists." The winners were announced today in the 200-seat UWA-BOSL Grand Amphitheatre.

Following JayJay's opening remarks the large crowd was treated to a colorful dance display by Laurina Hawks and The Phoenix Embers Showcats (see photos below)














Yes there were a few sim crashes as was to be expected with a crowd this size, but everyone seemed to recover well and it was a nice ending to a long and pleasurable art exhibit and challenge with huge rewards.


And the winners were:
UWA 3D OPEN ART CHALLENGE (Overall)
1st Prize (L $ 100,000): DIGITAL GLOVE by Misprint Thursday - 70 points
2nd Prize (L $ 75,000): In Dreams by Blue Tsuki - 69 points
3rd Prize (L $ 40,000): The Chasm by Oberon Onmura - 44 points
4th Prize (L $ 30,000): STRANGE PLANT ... UGLYNESS & Beauty by Claudia222 Jewel - 43 points
5th Prize (L $ 7.500): Paranormal FROTTAGE by Misprint Thursday - 39 points:
5th Prize (L $ 7.500): Excerpt FROM Realities by Glyph Graves - 39 points
7th Prize (L $ 5,000): NOT EVERYTHING IS PLAIN BLACK & WHITE by Fuschia Nightfire - 34 points
8th Prize (L $ 5000): FANTASIA A La Sombra by Romy Nayar - 29 points
8th Prize (L $ 5000): IL PLEUT SUR MON COEUR COMME IL PLEUT SUR LA VILLE ("It's raining in my heart, as it's raining in the town") by Cherry Manga - 29 points
10th Prize JOINT (L $ 1000): HARMONIE IN GREAT C (+) by Artistide Despres - 28 points
10th Prize JOINT (L $ 1000): Trois Petit ET puis S'EN VA (Three little turns and it goes away) by Josiane sorciere - 28 points
10th Prize JOINT (L $ 1000): THE DOCK SPIRIT village Scottius Polke - 28 points
10th Prize JOINT (L $ 1000): VENUS TRAP village Claudia222 Jewell - 28 points
10th Prize JOINT (L $ 1000): Shattered by Ginger Also - 28 points
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UWA 3D OPEN ART CHALLENGE (NON-Scripted)
1st Prize (L $ 15,000): Shattered by Ginger Alsop - 105 points
2nd Prize (L $ 10,000): YOU CAN NOT TOUCH HEAVEN by pale illusion - 102 points
3rd Prize (L $ 5000): 99% by Harter Fall - 82 points
4th Prize (L $ 3000): THE REVOLT OF THE Mannequin by Silene Christen - 63 points
5th Prize (L $ 2000): PUPPET by Haveit Neox - 62 points:
6th Prize (L $ 1000): SMALL PIECE OF HELL: The Suicide Forest Infested by harpies by Rebeca Bashly - 61 points
7th Prize (L $ 1000): SPRING BOX by Cherry Manga - 58 points
8th Prize (L $ 1000): DAUGHTER OF THE WIND by Fae Varriale - 51 points
9th Prize (L $ 1000): MISS N by Suzanne Graves - 45 points
9th Prize (L $ 1000): Bird Song by Cherry Manga - 45 points
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UWA 3D Art People's Choice Award (Overall)
1st Prize (L $ 15,000): THE MATTER OF IDEAS by Gleman Jun - 64 points
2nd Prize JOINT (@ L $ 6.500): VENUS TRAP village Claudia222 Jewell - 62 points
2nd Prize JOINT (@ L $ 6.500): In Dreams by Blue Tsuki - 62 points

UWA 3D Art People's Choice Award (Non-Scripted)
1st Prize (L $ 8000): SMALL PIECE OF HELL: The Suicide Forest Infested by harpies by Rebeca Bashly - 112 points
2nd Prize (L $ 5000): Shattered by Ginger Alsop - 92 points
3rd Prize JOINT (@ L $ 1,500): YOU CAN NOT TOUCH HEAVEN by pale illusion - 67 points
3rd Prize JOINT (@ L $ 1,500): SPRING BOX by Cherry Manga - 67 points
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MachinimUWA IV: 1st Prize (L $ 60,000) - 63 Points
WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE by Tutsy Navarathna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm4XY49gdzc&feature=player_embedded

MachinimUWA IV: 2nd Prize (L $ 40,000) - 47 Points
ARTWASHERS village FRIDAY SIAMENDES of California
http://vimeo.com/28513091

MachinimUWA IV: 3rd Prize (L $ 30,000) - 42 Points
ART OF THE ARTISTS by Fuschia Nightfire of Dorset, England
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Nj5ivMTX8

MACHINIMUWA IV: Joint 4th Prize (@ L $ 22.500) - 35 Points
Qubits: COGNITIVE DISTORTION village spyVspy of Lisbon, Portugal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9V46Qy5IyE&feature=player_embedded
VIRTUAL LOVE village Iono Allen, from the land of Amore, France:

MachinimUWA IV Special Award for EMOTION (L $ 19,000)
YEAH by Hypatia Pickens of the Unites States
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiC2sYwDuJw&feature=player_embedded

MachinimUWA IV Special Award for BREAKING THE BARRIERS (L $ 19,000)
TRANSFORMATION VIRTUAL ART ON THE BRINK by L1aura Loire / Dr. Lori Landay, from the College of Music, Berkeley, USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mCrjkzzDJk&feature=player_embedded

MachinimUWA IV Special Award for the Soul (L $ 19,000)
DUAL by Veruca Vandyke of Arkansas, USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJdeYql_hNk&feature=youtu.be

MachinimUWA IV Anton Mesmer Special Award (L $ 19,000)
A Placid Ocean of Uncertain Liberties by Cecil Hirvi, Citizen of the Universe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGjkeiX_6tg&feature=youtu.be

MachinimUWA IV Special Award for THE HUMAN HEART (L $ 19,000)
LOVE PRAYER by Hypatia Pickens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHuXudCPtp8

UWA 3D Open Art Challenge - Audience Participation
1st Prize (@ L5, 000): LILI ARTIS - 47 points
2nd Prize (@ L3, 000): ARROW INGLEWOOD - 39 points
3rd Prize JOINT (@ L1, 000): LOQUACIA LOON - 36 points
3rd Prize JOINT (@ L1, 000): NUBDIEST RESIDENT - 36 points

MachinimUWA IV - Audience Participation
1st Prize (L $ 10,000): LALA Larix - 66 points
2nd Prize (L $ 6,000): PIXIE RAIN - 58 points
3rd Prize (L $ 4000): Lali SORBET - 54 points
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I previously blogged this huge event and for more info about judges etc see past post here: http://karasecondlife.blogspot.com/2011/11/uwa-3d-art-peoples-choice-grand-finale.html or direct link here: UWAHere.


Some of today's attendees included many of the usual art, machinima and media residents such as: Persia Braven, Apmel Goosson, Laerwynn Morane, Sharini Azalee, Carrie Lexington, Bracio Eber, Simontron Aquila, Lacy Muircastle, Beans Canning, RAG Randt, Chestnut Rau, Lila Artis, Artistide Despres, Urban Steampunk, Flora Nordenskiold, Morgana Nagorski, SNOW Tigerpw, Carrie Lexington,k FreeWee Ling, Huckleberry Hax. Dividni Shostakovich, Belinda Barnes, Zach Cale, Penumbra Carter, Rose Borchovski, Cherry Manga, Bleu Oleander, Nish Mip, Spiral Silverstar, TheDove Rhodes, Eifachfilm Vacirca, LaPiscean Liberty, Persephone Requiem, Lalie Sorbet, Wizard Gynoid, Dividni Shoshtakovich, Apmel Goosson, Urban Steampunk, Freewee Ling and many many others.

Mimikri-Because I like it!

Visit here: MimikriHere.
I found this adorable ladies clothing store today, so just going to post it here because I like it.

Inside the SFL Magazine Holiday Party Today

The Master Plan-Of Home and Furniture Shopping-And Rich Old Men

Ok ladies, here's the plan, we'll get some "rich old dude" to shack up with the 3 of us girls together so we can live in this beautiful mansion.. Kathy said (Or, something like that)

I added, We'll lay in wait at the entrance and jump him when he comes shopping for a mansion, and he won't know what hit him when our 3 beautiful young avatars approach with our womanly wiles.

Then we will drug him when it's our turn to have "special time" with hims so he won't remember or know what didn't happen, and later tell him how great he was so we won't REALLY have to be with him that way. Emma suggested. (I think she said)

And so the plan progressed. Emma graciously offered to sacrifice the master bed and bedroom to myself, Kathy and the "rich old dude" and take one of the spare bedrooms, to which Kathy and I secretly bemoaned we didn't think of that first. Although Kathy and I were very pleased with the 2 spacious his and her's closets in the master bedroom but wondered where the "rich old dude" would put his things though. All three of us dreamed of laying around in the luxurious sun room (which Emma advised she thought rich people surely called it a conservatory, but then Kathy said that was only in Clue) with a good book and some tea in our spare time while "rich old dude" would surely be napping.

"Rich old dude" was not coming along to the mansion demo area fast enough so we began exploring our contact lists for possibilities. Cougar Kathy has a few very young prospects on the back burner and so I requested she ask one of them if they have a "rich old dude" grandfather they might contribute to our cause.

We really thought this was a good plan, I mean wouldn't any sane "rich old dude" be thrilled to have the 3 of us easy ladies, but I won't say free, as in the end this would be a very costly venture for any "rich old dude". This was all happening at the very cool Prefabulous homes demo area. Apparently all 3 of us ladies like to shop for homes, furnishings, clothes, well anything. And somehow we ended up at this high quality and impressive home store.

Meanwhile Emma had been macking on one of Eliza Wierwight's homes. All three of us LOVE Elia's furniture and decor and she is known for her amazing art in SL. We also checked out this place Emma eventually ended up buying as ironically it went on sale this week for a limited time.

(Patron)

We also checked out The Abiss beach house. I was the first one in the hot tub and we all enjoyed the many built in poses too such as in the closet : )

(The Abiss)

We visited Bellarose which also sells fine furnishing and homes. I found a house I might just make my next one.

Visit Pre Fabulous here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Deborah/37/236/1402 or direct link here: PreFabulousHere.


(Prefabulous)


Visit The Abiss Interior here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Abiss/56/230/24 or direct link here: AbissHere.

Visit Patron here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Patron/128/128/39 or direct link here: PatronHere.

Visit Bellarose here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/BellaRose/34/106/23 or direct link here: BellaroseHere.

Later I also checked out the wonderful store, The Loft,for furniture here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Loft/129/35/22 or direct link here: TheLoftHere.

Later in the evening Emma excitedly emailed me soon after we had all said goodnight because it was so late and she told me Eliza had just put her Christmas garland for sale.. we met each other over there again and snatched some up. Ironically we both had been complaining to each other how we so wanted Eliza's garland that she had all over her store but not for sale. Then wallah.. it went on sale for us.

Now you might ask yourself why three young ladies were out house and fine furniture shopping all evening instead of looking some more for Mr. Right of the mansion sort.. well.... I was on a mission to find some nice furniture for my latest adventure. It's still in the making and top secret but I will say it comes with a little winter wonderland area with tons of props and poses and fun things to play on. And I'll give a hint... it starts with "Art" and ends with "Gallery". Yup.. and it will have a little something for and from everyone I think. Soooo, I'll keep the blog posted. Meanwhile if there are any "rich old dudes" reading this... give me a call.

And about the "rich old dude" thing .. none of us are really that shallow, we were actually just joking about that .... sort of.

(And to think I blogged about trying hard to find nice homes and furniture in SL about a year ago, and now there are so many nice things--as a side note I am still in a LaGalleria home with some of their furnishing, which I love)

Santa's Workshop and Winter Wonderland

Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kalia%20Island/111/98/25 or direct link here: SantasHere.


Kathy showed me this super super cool Christmas sim. It has just about everything and then some for Christmas. Skiing, snowmobile riding, snowball fights, ice skating and tons of cool sites to see from Santa's house to Santa's workshop and more. Large fun area... check it out. I was excited to see the Rudolph sets and whole island of misfit toys then found Santa Claus Is Coming to town heat miser and ice miser sets ups and a bunch of cute elves all around and even the elves house where they were all asleep and dreaming too. Very cool!

"Baby It's Cold Outside"-Adorable Winter Outfit --Great Price--Fun Pics

My RL/SL sis, Lexi, showed me this great deal she found on marketplace so I took some pics. Its a full outfit called "Baby It's Cold Outside", with winter coat that can be worn shorter or longer with the skirt/base attachment, jeans, collars, cuff, etc. It comes complete with boots, earmuff, cheek blush and most importantly the tongue with snowflake. And it's only 99L on marketplace now during the promo period then later it will be sold for 180L which is still a great deal. This outfit comes in 8 colors. Check it out here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/BDR-Basics-Baby-Its-Cold-Outside-Pink-Winter-Promo/2890908 or direct link here: BDRHere. It can also be purchased in-world at "Beautiful Dirty Rich".

Christmas Expo-December 3 through 18

Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Silver%20Bells/132/137/23 or direct link here: ChristmasExpoHere.
This is a beautiful place to shop and have fun for Christmas.. don't miss it!

AlchemyImmortalis and Vitabelas -Two Great Very Different Wonderful Places

Visit AlchemyImmortalis here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Alchemy%20Immortalis/156/135/82 or direct link here: AlchemyImmortalisHere.

Visit Vitabelas here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bonaire12/157/128/997 or direct link here: VitasHere.



Two very different but awesome sims combined in this photo I took today. I purchased this amazing outfit at Vitabelas which is a great store for women's clothes, dresses, fairy/mermaid outfits, hair, accessories AND to explore and play in a sort of fantasy sim that is beautifully decorated. Then I saw some gorgeous hanging ornaments I wanted to put out for decorations and lo and behold they are FREE at AlchemImmortalis a old world type sim that is also an exceptional explore with rainy mountains full of sheep and lots of beauty. There are stores full of old world magical things, cottages, furniture, jewelry, well a huge variety. If you head toward the back there is a little room with a Christmas tree and fireplace area with a bunch of presents set to free under the tree. The beautiful ornaments are in one of the boxes and the rest of the gifts are also very special.