Maseno Project II at Best of Italian - April 23rd

Maseno Project II is a charity fashion tour organized by the famous top model Mimmi Boa that aims to help a RL orphanage in a small village just outside of Maseno in Western Kenya.

In RL the Maseno Project is called the "Nest Rescue Center" (see http://www.nestrescuecenter.org) and is a self-funded community based project. They help support destitue orphaned children, and in special cases--blind, deaf and disabled children. Can you help provide some health care for them. Last year about 400K L$ were raised, this year we have raised more than 450K L$ yet and have a lot of shows scheduled through early May.

The staff of Best of Italian want to help this worthy cause; so, please join us for the Maseno Project Show, and be generous. Wonderful "one of a kind" outfits are to be auctioned . You can help RL children of the Maseno village; while gaining an original specially designed ONE OF A KIND outfit or gown. So mark the calendar for Thursday (April 23rd, 2009, from 13.30 SLT) and come join us, we await you! Don't forget!

To attend the show, tp to: http://slurl.com/secondlife/BEST%20OF%20ITALIAN/75/128/24

More informations can be found on these sites:

http://www.affaritaliani.it/economia/fundraisingnoprofit280309.html

http://www.slnn.it/piazza_italia/maseno_project_ii_al_best_of_italian.html

http://www.slnn.it/piazza_italia/moda_eleganza_e_charity_al_best_of_italian.html

http://lucianapinazzo.blogspot.com/2009/04/maseno-project-ii-al-best-of-italian.html

http://alicemastroianni.blogspot.com/2009/04/beneficienza-maseno-projec-ii-al-best.html

http://laura18streeter.blogspot.com/2009/03/lionskins-releases-zulu-skin-at-300pm.html

http://mamijewell.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/lionskin-at-azul-maseno-project

http://mamijewell.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/maseno-project-fashonshow-auction-today

http://iheartsl.com/2009/02/18/maseno-project-ii

http://aleidarhode.com/2009/02/18/maseno-project-ii

http://slnewspaperextra.blogspot.com/2009/03/maseno-project-in-second-life-helps-in.html

http://slgosee.ning.com/profile/mimmiboa

http://lucianapinazzo.blogspot.com/2009/03/elegance-sl.html

http://lucianapinazzo.blogspot.com/2009/04/parte-anche-litalian-international.html

http://lookelitemodels.wordpress.com/2009/04/18/look-elite-models-for-maseno-garments-of-hope-ii-2009

Third Night Selections ELEGANCE SL

The Best of Italian's Elegance SL Competition Is now at its third and final day of selections on April 20th at 1:30pm SLTime (22:30 Europe). The competition has raised the standards of typical beauty pageants in SL. ELEGANCE SL is not about beauty but about your sense of styling, your taste, your concept of "Elegance" and how you apply it in different circumstances.

The theme for the third night will be "Breakfast at Tiffany's," and with a theme like that you know it will be hot! which will be very entertaining for the crowd. There are 15 contestants who are waiting to blow the lid off and show SL how true elegance, fashion sense, and poise will count heavily in this competition. Only 5 girls per each night of selections are admitted to the finals that will be held on April 24 at 1:30pm SLTime.

The judges are some of the most recognized names in SL who have excelled in each of their various fields. In no particular order here are the judges: Annemarie Perenti (Owner of Best of Italian Style and Piazza Italia), Dahlia Joubert (Model for Evane, NOCTURNE, Made in Italy Fashion, Elegance and Event Manager for Best of Italian Style), Rusch Raymaker (Owner of AVENUE INC which is the umbrella company for AVENUE Models, AVENUE Magazine, AVENUE Models Academy, AVENUE Studio, and Stylissimo), Frolic Mills (Owner of THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE, THE BEST OF SL BOULEVARD, BOULEVARD MODEL AGENCY, MISS/MR VIRTUAL WORLD ORGANIZATION, and BOSL AWARDS), Cherie Parker (Owner of Exclusive Studios), Suzi Phlox (Co-owner of LeeZu Baxter Designs), Dousa Dragonash (MBC News TV Reporter), Queen Watanabe (Manager of Bogart's Dance Club and Shops), and last but certainly not least Elettra Gausman (Owner of ORAGE Creations). If you are looking for a must see event, this is definitely one you don't want to miss!

For more information regarding BEST OF ITALIAN Style, please contact Annemarie Perenti- Best Of Italian Style Owner, or Dahlia Joubert - Best Of Italian Style Event Manager. Media wanting to interview or setup appointment with Annemarie please contact.

Dates: April 20, 24Time: 1:30pm slt. per eventVenue: BEST OF ITALIAN STYLESlurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/BEST%20OF%20ITALIAN/125/124/25

Summer is in and of course most women would love to go to beach as their main summer destination. When preparing to go to the beach, you'll surely have lots of necessary summer stuffs to bring including bathing suits, towels, flip flops, sunglasses, food and snacks and a lot more. And with these loads of stuffs, you need an extra large accessory that can accommodate all of them in a convenient way and that's a "Beach Handbag".



There are various styles and sizes of Beach Handbags to choose from depending on how much load of stuffs you'll be bringing. For choosing the right size of handbag, you need to base it according to how many days you'll be stayed on the beach resort. If your vacation will last up for several days, you have to choose an extra large beach handbag for you to bring more essential stuffs and can have a roomy space for souvenirs and other things that might be added when you're on your way back home. But if it's just a short trip and you're a type of person that only brings the most basic essentials, then you may only consider a smaller beach handbag that is more comfortable to carry.

In selecting beach handbag, you also need to consider its number of pockets. As much as possible, it's more useful if it has lots of pockets for you to manage and sort out your personal things in a more organized way which makes it easily for you to get them right away when you need them.

Celebrities with their Stylish Headbands

"Nowadays, headbands have become popular not just because of their practical purposes (to hold hair away from the face or eyes) but also because of their fashion purposes. In fact, they also become one of the most loved fashion accessories for women because they add style and glamour to their hairstyle making them look more fabulous and hot." Read more >>>

Guide on How to Spot Authentic or Replica Designer Handbags

"With so many varieties of handbags available in the market, it's really quite difficult to distinguish what is genuine or fake designer handbag. So you need to be smart enough in dealing with them. Here are some tips to help you easily spot an authentic or replica designer handbag." Read more >>>

Tips on Choosing the Right Tie for Men's Formal Attire

"A necktie or tie is one of the most loved fashion accessories for men. Although it’s only just a small piece of clothing in a man’s wardrobe, it takes a big part in making his business attire look complete and best. It also has a great impact on his character and personality because it signifies that he has a good taste in fashion if he chooses the right tie that works well with him." Read more >>>

Travel Handbag: A Must-Have Accessory for Your Trip

"We all love to travel in different places whether it might be a business or vacation trip. And since we have to bring large bulk of things necessary for our travel, we need an extra large accessory that has a greater storage capacity to hold and manage them together and that's a "Travel Handbag"." Read more >>>

Celebrities in Oscar Awards with their Fashion Accessories

"The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, is considered as the most prominent film awards because it's the special gathering of the most well-known and hottest celebrities in Hollywood. It's also the most awaited awards night because people can't wait to see their favorite actors and actresses walking on the red carpet with their elegant suits and evening gowns. People are also excited to see their fashion accessories they will use to make them more stylish and classy." Read more >>>

Add Extra Glamor with Red Fashion Accessories

"February is the month of love. And since red symbolizes love, passion and desire, it is definitely the most dominant color for this Valentine Season. That's why in this season, you can see most women wearing red clothes because they not just want to be in on the latest color trend but it is also their style to stay attractive and beautiful." Read more >>>

Best Evening Handbags For Valentine's Day

"Valentine's Day is just a few days away and until now some women have not yet decided in selecting an evening handbag which they will use for their special Valentine's date. Even the young girls or teenagers are still undecided on what handbags they will carry in their special prom night. That's because they are still confused whether their chosen evening handbag would perfectly complement their formal dresses or not." Read more >>>

Guide in Choosing Shoes Perfect for your Outfit

"Men and women always keep their eyes on the latest trend of shoes which are mostly launched by the top and famous shoe designers. Every time there are new styles of shoes coming out on the market, most of them can't wait to buy their own one. That's because they always love to wear the hottest and trendiest shoes without knowing whether these accessories would perfectly complement their outfit or not." Read more >>>

Top 3 Most Loved Fashion Accessories

"Everyone agrees that clothes can greatly enhance your looks and turn you out to be a fashionable individual most especially if they are perfectly fit to your figure. However, achieving such look doesn't mean that your search and desire to look best is over." Read more >>>

Fashion Jewelry, Spicing Up Women's Outfit

"Who doesn't love to wear jewelry? Probably most women have strong passion for this kind of accessory because of its beauty and charisma that draw and attract their attention. Especially for those fashion-conscious women who desire to make their outfit looks more stylish and classy, it's for sure that you'll find jewelry in their top list choice of of their most loved fashion accessory." Read more >>>

Guide in Choosing the Best Handbag for You

"Since most women always keep their eyes on hot styles and designs of handbags, they became more focused on following these latest fashion trends without considering if the handbags will suit their figure. Perhaps, this is one of the most common mistakes that they make. Instead of buying the right handbag that matches their body type, they go after with its brand, styles and designs just to be in step with the hottest trend in fashion." Read more >>>

Celebrities with Louis Vuitton Handbags

"Louis Vuitton is one of the biggest name in fashion industry that is recognized through out the world with its remarkable LV Monogram trademark. In fact, it is considered as one of the best brands for designer handbags because of its elegant and classic designs that never fade away in style and fashion." Read more >>>

Handbag Styles Fit to Women's Lifestyle

"Handbags have become one of the most well-known women's accessories available on the market. These are not just considered as functional items that help them carry their necessary belongings but also one of their significant preferences in succeeding the best fashion style they most desire." Read more >>>

Women’s Handbags, Perfect Gift this Christmas

"A new trend of handbag is what most women always catch their attention and interest. Since they have strong passion for different stylish handbags, they do love changing and matching them with their outfit all the time." Read more >>>

Louis Vuitton has launched several new watch collections in a bid to impress customers with the depth of its technical prowess. The star of the new watches, which were unveiled in the company’s Manhattan headquarters on Tuesday, is the Tambour Mystérieuse.


Priced at about 200,000 euros, or $265,000 at current exchange, the watch has a round dial and is comprised of a mechanism that is encapsulated by two sapphire crystal discs, allowing the watch itself to float within the bezel framing it.

With an eight-day, eight-hour power reserve, the unisex watches are available for custom order with options such as monogramming the second hand with the wearer’s initials, selecting gemstones to place on the platinum, white, yellow or red gold case, and straps which come in any leather.

Read the full news here

ELEGANCE SL - First Night Selections

The Best of Italian's Elegance SL Competition will begin with a bang on April 13th at 1:30pm SLTime (22:30 Europe). The long awaited much buzzed about competition is set and ready to raise the standards of typical beauty pageants in SL.

The theme for the first night will be "Sex And The City," and with a theme like that you know it will be hot! There are 45 contestants who are waiting to blow the lid off and show SL how true elegance, fashion sense, and poise will count heavily in this competition. ELEGANCE SL is about your sense of styling, your taste, your concept of "Elegance" and how you apply it in different circumstances.

Elegance SL will have three days of judging contestants and one grand finale. The three days will include 15 contestants per day the dates are April 13th, 16th, and 20th each will be held at 1:30pm slt. The grand finale, where the winner is chosen, will be April 24th at 1:30pm slt. There will be an assortment of themes per each event date, which will be very entertaining for the crowd.

The judges are some of the most recognized names in SL who have excelled in each of their various fields. In no particular order here are the judges: Annemarie Perenti (Owner of Best of Italian Style and Piazza Italia), Dahlia Joubert (Model for Evane, NOCTURNE, Made in Italy Fashion, Elegance and Event Manager for Best of Italian Style), Rusch Raymaker (Owner of AVENUE INC which is the umbrella company for AVENUE Models, AVENUE Magazine, AVENUE Models Academy, AVENUE Studio, and Stylissimo), Frolic Mills (Owner of THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE, THE BEST OF SL BOULEVARD, BOULEVARD MODEL AGENCY, MISS/MR VIRTUAL WORLD ORGANIZATION, and BOSL AWARDS), Cherie Parker (Owner of Exclusive Studios), Suzi Phlox (Co-owner of LeeZu Baxter Designs), Dousa Dragonash (MBC News TV Reporter), Queen Watanabe (Manager of Bogart's Dance Club and Shops), and last but certainly not least Elettra Gausman (Owner of ORAGE Creations). If you are looking for a must see event for the month of April, this is definitely one you don't want to miss!

For more information regarding BEST OF ITALIAN Style, please contact Annemarie Perenti- Best Of Italian Style Owner, or Dahlia Joubert - Best Of Italian Style Event Manager. Media wanting to interview or setup appointment with Annemarie please contact.

Dates: April 13,16,20,24
Time: 1:30pm slt. per event
Venue: BEST OF ITALIAN STYLE
Slurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/BEST%20OF%20ITALIAN/125/124/25

Sunglasses are more than just functional; they are also fabulous and stylish fashion accessories for men and women. So when buying sunglassess, they should have not just offered an adequate eye-protection but also have to make a fashion statement. However, picking up the right sunglasses that best suits on you is quite hard to do because of so many different styles, colors, shapes and designs available on the market to choose from. So to help you out what style of sunglasses that flatters your face shape, style and matches your personality, here are some useful tips to consider before buying sunglasses.



Choosing the Right Sunglass that Fits on Your Face Shape

Still in doubt what's your face shape? It's so simple to determine it. Just take a photo of yourself and try to mark the outline edge of your face on the photo. Connect the dots and you'll get a visual idea of your face shape.

Now, that you know your face shape, see what styles of sunglasses that look best on you.

Round Face Shape

If you have a round face, it's necessary to add some balance to your face shape. So you have to look for frames which are slightly wider than the broadest part of your face. Wearing a rectangle-shaped sunglasses will help to make your face a little bit longer and thinner.

Oval Face Shape

You are definitely lucky if you have an oval face shape because almost any style or frame shape of sunglasses will work for you. But for best results, wearing square or wraparound sunglasses is recommended to complement your face shape.

Square Face Shape

If you have a square face, your face looks very strong and broad. So you need to make your face be soften. The best way to reduce strong curves is through wearing oval or round shape sunglasses.

Oblong Face Shape

For oblong face shape, you need to make your face a little bit wider. To achieve this, you have to look for sunglasses that are round or squared in shape.

** OLYMPUS NIGHT **

The Best of Italian Style presents:** OLYMPUS NIGHT **A fashion show by GOLD IN THE NIGHT of Elisea Carter

Dedicated to the goddesses of the Olympus, the dresses by Elisea Carter have a special touch. Elegant and stylish, graceful and charming... they are beautiful and out of the ordinary. Elegance and style are the focal points of Elisea Carter creations. Warm colors, precious cloths, original textures characterize her dresses, studied to enhance and exalt femininity and grace.
Come to discover this amazing fashion designer, still litle known to the large public but destined to be one of the top Italian fashion designers in SL.

Fashion Director: Agtaope Carter
Bestar Top Models: FLORENTINE RAU, ALEXIA SPEIZER, AMPUT BEBB, LIVIA MASTROIANNI, GAMP LANE, AGTAOPE CARTER.

We will wait for you at the Fashion Center of "Best of Italian Style" Thrusday April 9, 1:30 PM SLT (22:30 Europe)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/BEST%20OF%20ITALIAN/232/153/25

THE ITALIAN FASHION INTERNATIONAL TOUR

The BESTAR
is proud to present For the first time in Second Life !
The ITALIAN FASHIONINTERNATIONAL TOUR

The BEST OF ITALIAN STYLE and PIAZZA ITALIA sims house under the same roof more than 40 SL Italian fashion designers. In a new effort to promote Italian fashion throughout SL, the BESTAR is organizing an extraordinary event: an itinerant fashion show with more than 20 Italian designers and 26 international top models.

In the next few weeks the show will touch several foreign lands showing Italian dresses, jewelry, and skins to an international public.

At the same time will be an opportunity for the Italian public to get to know these wonderful places and to promote collaboration and alliance among lands. Here are the lands part of our journey.

April 15, 2 pm SLTime, France 3D , FRANCE

April 18 The Japanese event, which is supported by As Know As Co. Ltd. a RL fashion house,

and SLTV, will be held in the "As Know As" sim, JAPAN.

April 22, 2 pm SLTime, BARCELONA Plaza Real, SPAIN


April 29, 3 pm SLTime - Bogart's Jazz Club & Shops, USA


May 6, 2pm SLTime - MODELX Dutch Beauty and Fashion, HOLLAND

The models chosen for these events after a very difficult selection process are : Mimmi Boa, Tabata Jewell, Veronica Krasner, EmeraldEyes Honi, Kate Stockholm, Olyvia Zenovka, Tesan Lane, Payton Heron, Kay Fairey, Flori Laval, Dahlia Joubert, Bourbon Zenovka, Sharron Schuman, LaBella Forcella, Poptart Lilliehook, Wenadrenia Soderstrom, Agtaope Carter, Chamonix Boudreaux, Ivyana Szondi, Krystanna Wycliffe, Linnda Scofield, Tiffany Dragonash, Rhonda Pennell, Maura Taurog. Male Models: Allenclive Beaumont, Jens Marksman, Phillip Dollinger, Salvo Waydelich.