Virtually Fabulous

It’s exciting times for Metaverse Arts!

2012-01-29T18:48:00.001-05:00

Following a pause over the winter holidays, Metaverse Arts, the show broadcast on Treet TV about art and artists in virtual worlds, is coming back with a new studio, a new format—and a new presenter, the popular artist, DJ and designer, Gwen Carillon!

Tricia Aferdita, our original presenter, continues to be involved with the show, but, as she explains, “After thinking long and hard about the number of projects I am involved in within Second Life, I realized that if I didn’t let something go, the quality of each one of them was going to suffer. I treasure the work I put into creating Metaverse Arts and am grateful for its surprising success and growing fan base.”

At the same time she has been working on Metaverse Arts, she has continued to manage an estate, run her own art gallery, write for Prim Perfect magazine, and still somehow fit in real life work, writing, and art! So when she needed to consider what aspect of her Second Life she needed to let go of, television production really has the least in common with her real life work and goals.

“It was not an easy decision to make,” Tricia says. “I love the concept of the program and seeing an episode all come together, but I feel that I cannot put the quality amount of time into it that it needs to continue to be a success.”

But she is delighted with the new plans. “I am thrilled that Gwen Carillon is going to step up to the project. I think that her personality is well suited to the style and vision that I had for the show. We chatted for quite a while about the programming and both have similar visions for what the show can accomplish and the kinds of subjects we’d like to see covered.”

And Tricia won’t be disappearing altogether! “I will continue to work with Gwen and the production staff as a consulting producer and perhaps occasionally guest host,” she explains. “I wish Gwen the best of success and hope that everyone will continue to remain a fan of the show and support its continued success. And special thanks to all the guests and fans of Metaverse Arts; you have made it a fun year and a half!”

Gwen is well known across the grid as founder of the Content Creators Association and the owner of the fabulous Elements in Design, with its amazing range of furniture, jewellery and art works. More recently, she has launched her own hugely successful clothing range, Gwen Carillon Designs. Gwen’s art has been featured in many Second Life venues and is currently on exhibit at the Aho Museum, which is part of the New Media Consortium.

When accepting the host position for Metaverse Arts, Gwen said, “Are you sure that you want me?” But it’s not hard to understand why we wanted her! Gwen feels strongly about promoting art and artists in the metaverse. “Art is a universal form of communication. It allows us to speak to one another in ways that go beyond conventional language. What better venue for artists, than the melting pot of the Metaverse? As artists, we are on the front line.”

Howdy Colter is continuing as cameraman and editor of the show, and Saffia Widdershins remains as Executive Producer, but joining the show is Angie Mornington as Director. Angie is, of course, well-known for her role as Host and Producer of Fabulous Fashion on Treet.TV, but since then she has become involved behind the scenes, among other things directing Happy Hunting! She also has her own furniture store, Angie’s Home Interiors.

“I am excited about directing Metaverse Arts,” Angie says. “It will give me a chance to learn about the art community in Second Life. Gwen will be fantastic as host and I think this show will be a great success.”

The new set was a collaboration between Angie and Gwen while the new theme music – called “Curtain Call” is by Torley Linden.

“I am very excited about the new direction,” says Saffia. “I’m very much looking forward to seeing where Gwen will be taking the show—and, of course, seeing and learning more about fabulous Second Life artists!”

The first show will be broadcast early in February when the guest will be Glyph Graves—but you’ll have to watch the show to find out what the featured gallery will be!

Dutchie Newness

2011-11-28T12:09:00.001-05:00

This is my first home and garden post. I am a furniture and prefab addict so it makes sense that I blog some of my favorites. If it weren't for furniture designers we would all be sitting on fugly fuzzy textured rocks.

This is the new mesh kitchen table set from Dutchie (you need a mesh enabled viewer). Froukje Hoorenbeek has added all sorts of fun options for this set. This table set includes 2 chairs, a color changeable table cloth a plant and a lamp with 3 light settings.

The table seats 2 and there are plenty of animation options including 30 solo animations and 22 couple animations.

The rezzer scenes include 7 animations giving you the options of coffee, cookies, lunch, beer, chess, reading and writing. There are a 14 wearable items inside. The coffee is my favorite.

Visit Dutchie inworld

Dutchie on the Marketplace

Angie's LOTD

2011-11-22T19:11:00.001-05:00

From Head to Toe

**Dura-Boys&Girls**13 hair in Black

:dt:: ::AmBeR:: V2 Dark - Skin Basic

MADesigns STUDIO - brown - Noble eyes

Adam n Eve Tanisha Manicure Glow

JANE - tunic dress.chilly.charcoal [plump] (mesh)

[ glow ] studio Indiana Earrings gold I (R)

[ glow ] studio Indiana Earrings gold II (L)

[ glow ] studio Indiana Necklace gold II

M * A * ii * K * I Long Legging Olive

Slink Astrid Boots (mesh)

[gi inc] Auto Focus v1.0 HUD

[Tillie] Posing Stand HUD

sb Juxtaposition Pose Set

To the Lapointe

2011-11-17T08:51:00.001-05:00

I love this aviator jacket from Lapointe & Bastchild you can pretty much mix it up with anything casual and get a lot of use out of it this winter. The boots are also from L&B, these are serious 'move out my way' boots, good for stomping your way through crowds while shopping. And if you haven't been to Dura yet you need to go because the hair is fierce.

From head to toe:

Hair **Dura-Girl**18(Black)

MADesigns STUDIO - brown - Noble eyes

Adam n Eve Skins - Tanisha Natural - Fresh

MIEL FRINGE SCARF - leafy

JANE - drew long sleeve tee.br khaki

.:L&B:. S'Wear Womens "Aviator" JACKET BLACK

M * A * ii * K * I Long Legging Olive

.:L&B:. "Angeline" Ankle Boot Special Edition
Poses Long Awkward Poses
Olive Juice Poses
with Tillie's Pose HUD

LOTD

2011-11-16T17:49:00.001-05:00

That's a dam shame I haven't blogged since August! Bear with me while I get used to my new beast of a computer.

From head to toe:

Magika Hair // Sandara in Brown

Skin ::DT:: ::sTeRRe:: FUDGE

::HH:: Hucci Kryptonite Dress - Purple

erratic / fishnet thin / black

N-core COQUETTE TFG Glitter Edition "Deep Purple"

Poses from the [LAP] Red Carpet Diva Pose Set

Miss Virtual Hot Mesh 2027!

2011-08-29T19:34:00.000-04:00

I am loving the new mesh releases! Rebel Hope delighted me today with her newest release, the Fabria Mesh Gown. It comes in several colors including the one I am wearing which is in emerald.

Rebel includes several options with the gown, a heel or no heel option, and a choice of average size or curvy size for full figured avi's. There is a demo in the store so you can try before you buy. I don't get to wear gowns too often but I have always been a fan of Rebel's, her gowns and formal wear is on my list of favorites.

Congrats on entering the mesh zone Rebel!

Limo to Rebel Hope Designs:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rebel%20Hope%20Designs/203/58/22

Credits:

::dUTCH tOUCH:: ::SteRRe:: skin in Fudge (VIP Exclusive)

Poses by LAP and Reel Expressions with

Tillie Pose Stand

Tiffany diamond bracelet & ring by Flirt

Classic Cocktail ring by Exodi

[elikatira] Charmed Hair- in black

!Rebel Hope Designs - Elizabeth Tiara

Hucci Goes Mesh!

2011-08-22T11:02:00.002-04:00

I felt like a part of Second Life history today when I opened Eboni Khan's group gift. It is her first mesh release, the Eau De Hucci Jumpsuit and it is awesome! The outfit includes an alpha layer that covers most of the avatar to accommodate the jumpsuit, and I had to install the Beta version 3 viewer (I heard the latest Kirstens viewer works as well). You also need to be on a mesh enabled sim, like one of the mesh sandboxes or one of the sims listed on the notecard that comes with the Hucci gift.

As you can see, it looks totally flexible on the avatar. The outfit is worn as one piece along with the alpha layer. I tried several poses including sitting down to test it out, and I love it. Mesh will bring a whole new dynamic to Second Life, but I am really excited to see how it is used in SL fashion and how designers will make use of it. I have seen other previews of clothing and accessories to come and so far I have been blown away. All I can say is awesome and congrats to Eboni!

Hucci Mainstore: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Luck%20Inc%202/68/208/22

Free Gift at The Nest

2011-08-18T14:47:00.000-04:00

Drop by The Nest home & garden sim and pick up this lovely Japanese bottle set!

I also made a few new items that can also be bought at The Nest

The Nest SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Nest/137/150/21

Waiting

2011-08-06T18:02:00.002-04:00

Adam n Eve Skins & Shapes - Tanisha Natural

[LeLutka]-SUE hair - AlmostGoth

::HH:: Hucci Feather Luxury Bra Set in White

Pixel Mode Baby T's in Snow

Pose by LAP

Designer's Remix is Officially Open!

2011-07-02T10:40:00.000-04:00

From the creative brain of Pitsch Parx (owner of Urbanized):

http://sl-designers-remix.blogspot.com/

Are you ready for the next step in SL Home, Interiour & Garden evolution?

Instead of seeing what furniture looks like in a furniture store, how about seeing what it might look like in your home?

Home builders are mixing it it up with furniture, decor, and garden designers to create a unique and engaging shopping experience !

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Introducing the SL Designers RE-mix

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What is this re-mix about...

2 sims

10 home ( houses ) designers

10 furniture & interiour designers

10 SL artists

4 garden & landscape designers

time limit of 2 months

a new re-mixed Home, Interiour & Garden Shopping sim experience!

Welcome To The Designer Remix Experience A New Way To Shop, home builders are mixing it it up with furniture, decor, and garden designers to create a unique and engaging shopping experience !

Have you ever wandered into a prefab and wondered how you would decorate it, what would fit where, or wondered how others would go about decorating it. Well, that's exactly what we have done here at the Remix sims. 10 prefab designers have rezzed their new or debut homes and 10 furniture designers have added their own individual flair and decorated with their own furniture. In addition we also have 10 artist who have sprinkled their art on the walls of each home. Take a look around, feel free to explore and be inspired. There are LM's and information found on each site.

You can find us inworld @

Designer's Remix 1:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Designers%20Remix%202/54/115/502

Designer's Remix 2:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Designers%20Remix%201/250/134/24

**eklectik can be found here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Designers%20Remix%201/173/207/23

If you are a designer and want to join our project, plz send a note with all youre info ( name - store - lm ) to Pitsch Parx.

If you are an artists, plz send a note with all youre info ( name - gallery lm or Flickr link ) to Piedra Lubitsch.

Welcome to eklectik

2011-06-04T18:37:00.003-04:00

My main store eklectik is officially opened!

I have two sets available and more to come.

Limo to eklectik @ Copley Square

Advertise on Treet.TV

2011-05-20T13:04:00.013-04:00

The World's First Virtual Television Network

Treet TV is currently offering logo advertising.

Please click here for information.

Angie Mornington

Advertising Manager

angie@treet.tv

Happy 4th Anniversary Prim Perfect!

2011-05-06T10:08:00.003-04:00

Prim Perfect magazine, a pioneer in the virtual home & garden community turns 4 this year. Saffia Widdershins is a true powerhouse, congratulations to her and to the Prim Perfect team! Read Prim Perfect Online

Hucci at Culture Shock

2011-05-03T11:47:00.012-04:00

Hucci at Culture Shock

This dress is beautiful, long flowing and fabulous for summer. And I love that it can be worn as a bathing suit or a bodysuit with pants, shorts or a skirt.

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LOTD 4.23.11

2011-04-23T18:16:00.001-04:00

Hi Guys and Dolls! SL would only let me get one decent picture out today but I haz shadows!

Outfit: ::HH:: Hucci Spring Romper - Brown Floral *New*

Skin: Tanisha Natural by Adam n Eve Skins & Shapes

Hair: [LeLutka]-RYKIEL hair - Glucose *New*

Nails & Bangles: [MANDALA]TAKARA Bangle/Inca gold Nail & Ring

Necklace: *PERSONA* Circle pendant necklace - gold

Furniture: Urbanized Lounger

Shop SLURLS click here

LOTD 3.3.11

2011-03-03T13:40:00.003-05:00

Hair

**Dura-Boy**17 Dark 5

Skin

[LeLutka]-Mila/RAIZIN Makeup 5

Jewelry

*League* Zahavi Jewelery Set

Jacket

[LeLutka]-CHARLIE jacket/green

Cardigan

:::Sn@tch Precious Cargo Sheer Cardis::: White

Pants

::HH:: Hucci Zipper Jeggings - Dark Indigo

Boots

*YourShape* Zeroboots Light Brown/Gold

SLURL's can be found on the SLURLS page

LOTD 1.27.11

2011-01-27T11:25:00.000-05:00

LeLutka-AVA_stan-250910(D Brows)

booN LUV205 hair brown

AOHARU_BT_ShortRidersJacket_Black

[Gos] Curvaceous Boot - BLACK

MichaMi GlamTank in Gold

Maitreya Cleo JeansSkirt - Dark Wash

:. WoE .: Nomi Leather Belt (Blood)

ROLE OPTIC SG-53 Eternity

MIEL LIA SCARF - plaid

No.9 Nylons Fishnet Pantyhose *black*

::HH:: Hucci Oblong Anitque Gold Ring

:: Exodi :: Annah Hoop Earring v2

Pose by Reel Expression
Pose HUD by Tillie

Click Here For Shop SLURLS

Happy Holidays from Angie & Samantha

2010-12-24T12:13:00.001-05:00

Wishing you all a warm and loving ChrisHanaKwanFestivus.

artilleri Holly PJs *red+blue* (50L special available all weekend)

artilleri Kim Cake stand with noms (With Love Hunt Gift)

artilleri Greta glasses *white*

hair: Tiny Bird - Sodom South Georgia - Dark Browns

Tree: Botanical Small Holiday Fir

Samantha adopted from Zooby's

Alcohol from various liquor stores

Click here for SLURLS

LOTD 12.23.10

2010-12-23T18:09:00.000-05:00

Ensemble

Paper Couture Gold Nest Dress

Paper Couture Bow Soiree Platform Wedges - Honey

Paper Couture Studded Gold Circles Earrings

Hair: *booN QOZ319 hair black

Skin: LAQ ~ Vilda Exclusive makeup in Ebony (today's group gift)

Click Here for SLURLS

LOTD

2010-12-07T19:07:00.001-05:00

Eboni of Hucci made this sexy jumpsuit in several colors, for those days when you don't feel like coordinating an 855 layer outfit. I'll be wearing this a LOT this month. And while cleaning my inventory I found a cute freckled skin from Exodi.

::HH:: Hucci Cordial Jumpsuit in Deep Pink

:: Exodi :: Isolde skin in Nuit (Group Gift)

* Kookie * Autumn Shoes in Pink

:+*R*+: Madrigale Pierced Earrings Gold

Magika Hair Star - 50L Friday item

Tillie Posing Stand with HUD v3.01

Poses by Glitterati & TIAF/Dismorph

All That Jazz

2010-12-05T15:55:00.000-05:00

All That Jazz is a beautiful dress from Rebel Hope. I love this dress. Perfect for formal holiday parties.

Rebel Hope Designs - All That Jazz Gown Black

MADesigns Studio Eyes Black

Frangipani Designs Melanie Hair in Licorice (no longer available)

Adam n Eve Skin Sasha Scarlet

Jewelry by MUSE (no longer available)

I.O. Coquette Noir Shoes: Swank II: Black

Poses by Reel Expression

Tillie Pose Hud

Click for SLURLS

52 Weeks of Color: Plum

2010-12-02T13:00:00.001-05:00

I surprised myself, plum was an easy color for me. Say hi to my dog Samantha!

Hair: duboo.disco boom

:: Exodi :: Vetro Eyes in Black

Skin: Adam n Eve Tanisha Dark Special Coral

:+*R*+: Madrigale Pierced Earrings

{SMS} Winter Sweater Plum

{SMS} Shiny Denim Plum

p.c; Typhoon Boots in Purple

Pose by Lap

Pose Stand HUD by Tillie

SLURLS Here

52 Weeks of Color: Blue

2010-11-17T11:14:00.002-05:00

From Top to Bottom:

Clawtooth by Clawtooth Hair Somebody's Lady

Adam n Eve Skins - Not released yet

Glasses: artilleri greta white

~Muse~ Claris Pearl Earring in Gold

EarthStones Knotted Elegance II - Classic White Pearl

/artilleri/ Oslo sweater sweater light blue

Zaara : Raga oyster ring *paua* (silver)

/artilleri/ carla circle skirt highwaist (jacket) *blue*

No.9 Nylons High Pantyhose -backseam- *coca30*

Adam n Eve Shoes - Samara - Blue Grey

Pose by LAP

SLURLS Page

Keeping it Basic

2010-11-09T18:36:00.001-05:00

Hucci just released a bunch of basic jackets, pants and skirts that you can mix and match and add to your collection of fashion staples. I love that Eboni made a alpha layer to wear with the jacket it's a genius move, and makes the jacket so much easier to wear.

::HH:: Hucci Basic Jacket in Woodbine

::HH:: Hucci Basics Slacks in Cranberry

p.c; Typhoon Boots in Purple

*BOOM* Essential T (Men's/Unisex) sheer in Ninja

.+*AA*+. lariate and pearl necklace

[MANDALA]TAKARA Bangle/Bronze

*Adam n Eve Skin - Sasha Special Tone 4

W&Y HAIR New 35

MADesigns NATURALS ~ BLACK LABEL Eyes

Poses by LAP

Store information on the SLURLS page

52 Weeks of Color: Grey

2010-11-07T12:53:00.000-05:00

I decided to take on Luna Jubilee's 52 weeks of color challenge. The first week is grey and it was indeed a challenge to work with this color in my inventory.

Hair: TRUTH Rebecca

Top: Snatch Precious Cargo Sweater in Grey

Skirt: Snatch Sailor Skirt in Grey

Boots: Bax Prestige Boots

Leggings: So Many Styles Dark Grey (part of a store gift)

Pearls: .+*AA*+.long pearl necklace II *black

Skin: Adam n Eve Sasha Tone 4 in Scarlet

Poses: Reel Expressions
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