An Invigorating Dose of Venom

Ok, here comes the first of several posts about my experience with SMA's (Superior Modeling Agency) school.
I was reluctant to enroll in another school, but I'm very glad I did! This school is reinforcing and rounding out my previous education and I totally love all the teachers!
For week 1, we had an assignment to choose a style icon, any style icon, write a paragraph about this person and why their style is an inspiration to you, and then style an outfit based on said person. For my person, I chose Lucy Hale, even though I almost chose Avril Lavigne. I ended up choosing Lucy, because she was the first person that came to mind when I was thinking about the assignment, so I went with what my first instinct was. Well, I'll just paste the paragraph I wrote below about it with the example picture. *Smiles*

I was going back and forth between Avril Lavigne and Lucy Hale for a bit, but I was thinking about Lucy Hale as soon as I read the assignment, so I chose her going with my first instinct. Every time I see her in a movie, show or at an event, she has fabulous style. She's girly, but with a little edge. It doesn't matter if she's dressed casual or formal, she's always beautiful. She inspires me to take a little more risk in my stylings.


Now for the second part of the assignment... the styling challenge! While I was looking at pictures of Lucy Hale, I saw this one and thought she looked SO cute, and I was in a kind of Spring/Summer mood at the time, so I chose it to base my outfit on, Below is the picture of Lucy Hale, and then the outfit I styled based on her with my style card.


Now for me!


Dress: LMD Talia Tiger Lily
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Leri-Miles-Design-Talia-Dress-Tiger-Lily/4901342

Bracelets: UNISEX [MANDALA]BILLIONAIRE_FATPACK
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TEMPURA%20SOBA/97/119/23

Rings: Izzie's - Midi Rings (silver)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/31

Sunglasses: ~*INDIE ROSE*~ Sunglasses - White (No longer available)

Shoes: MG - Sandals - Bejewelled Genie Princess
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cynful%20and%20CnS/152/145/1003

Hair: MINA Noor Essentials
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MINA%20Hair/63/179/25

Lipstick: ~Blacklace Beauty~ Candy Lipsticks - ALL (Strawberry)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blacklace/143/115/1001

Hands/Feet/Polish: Slink AvEnhance Casual / Flat
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/72/107/24

Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes - Iron
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Skin: *League* Skin Erin Fair -Steel
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Duende/153/133/39

Poses: *PosESion*
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

Scenery: Docks near my home.
I really had fun with this assignment, and I wore this outfit for almost a week straight! I hope you like it as much as me! And as always, thanks for reading, and check back soon!

~~{@ VZ

I had received information about the upcoming Zuri Spring Soiree Fashion Show, and figured, hey, why not at least give it a shot. SO, I sent in my info and waited to hear back if I would be accepted into the audition phase happening on March 31. The next day, I had been contacted that I would be auditioning for the show! (YAY!) So I started working on an outfit and poses. The theme was formal, so I was going through different gowns that I had and jewelry that might go with it. What I came up with, I was really pleased with, I felt beautiful! After the audition, there was a day of waiting before we found out who got accepted into the show, and (YAY!) I was one of the 10 models! Below is a picture and style info of what I wore to my audition. I hope you like it as much as I do!


Dress/Gloves: :: PM :: Aria Gown - Group Members Gift (No longer available in shown color, but other colors available for purchase)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etherea/168/73/22

Jewelry: VI Georgina Tiara Texture Change Jewelry
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ekho/137/128/24

Ring: Krystal Simple Beauty Ring - MultiJewel - GachaRare
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serena%20Gardena/80/197/26

Shoes: N-core Mules - Black - Xtreme - Group Gift (No longer available)

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Fernanda - variety
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/158/27/34

Lashes: Diamond Wings Lashes by ATIA's
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/ATIAs-Diamond-Wings-Lashes/5792259

Eye Makeup: R.icielli - Makeups / 9 Eyeshadows (BlackGlitter & Grey Eyeliner)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Ricielli-Makeups-9-Eyeshadows-PROMOTION/3617627

Lipstick: ~Blacklace Beauty~ Candy Lipsticks - ALL (Dark Rose)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blacklace/129/133/1001

Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes - Iron
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Skin: *League* Skin Erin Fair -Steel
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Duende/69/140/41

Nails: N-core Slink Nail Appliers
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heels/106/127/23

Hands: Slink Elegant
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/72/107/24

Feet: N-core Xtreme
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heels/106/127/23

Poses: PosESion
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

Backdrop:  Katink
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Monuriki%20Island/158/126/43

Thanks for reading! Check back soon for more posts!

~~{@ VZ

Ok I know I've been really slow posting this, and several people have been waiting patiently for it. So here it is (finally) my graduation weekend! YAY!

The first day of 105 we were told to show up in an outfit we styled up in a kind of casual chic way. So I put together an outfit that I really was loving at the time, was kind of a cute girly gothic ish look, which is totally me, since I so rarely go full goth. It wasn't really very well liked, but I still like it anyway. Below is a picture and style card for it. =)


Dress: [Decoy] Kerri Dress - Lace White
Jacket: *Fishy Strawberry* Ducato Leather Jacket - Black
Stockings: BAX Ornament Leggings
Shoes: N-core EDEN
Jewelry: EarthStones Love Always Set - Black Diamond-Platinum
Ring 1: Izzie's - Midi Rings (silver)
Ring 2: EarthStones Eternal Blossom Ring - Platinum-Gothic - Ring
Hair: TRUTH Harmony - Ponytail
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes - Iron
Makeup 1:  R.icielli - Gray Eyeliner
Makeup 2: *League* Gift: 3 Classic Wing Eyeliners
Skin/Lipstick: *League* Skin Erin Fair -Steel
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual
Feet: N-core Xtreme Rigged Mesh Feet
Poses: Exposeur

At the end of the first class, we were given the style challenge 'Outrageous Fashion' for Day 2 and I had no idea even where to start with it. Thankfully, my mom was able to stay up with me and help me figure out a look for it. It ended up being so well liked, that they only wanted me to change a few things here and there, and then wear it for the graduation show on Day 3 since the 'Outrageous Fashion' theme was extended to graduation day. I decided not to do a picture for Day 2's outfit since it was indeed very similar to my Day 3 outfit, and Day 3 looks much better. So the image and style card below shows the outfit I wore to the Graduation Day Fashion Show.


Cone Top/Cage Skirt: Chrysalis - Malafemmena
Cincer/Panty/Garter/Stockings: ~Blacklace~ Diacentra: Black Lace Cincher Set
Gloves: :: PM :: Drew Gown - Group Members Gift [MESH]
Shoes: .:.*Queen's*:.  Royal Death Decolte
Necklace: MG - Vallari Metal Ring Neck Collar
Earrings: Cherry - Lola Leaves Earrings - death (No longer Available)
Ring 1: [MANDALA]MILKY WAY RING & NAILS/gaga black
Ring 2: Izzie's - Midi Rings (silver)
Headpiece: Chrysalis - Crow Tree Headpiece
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Carrie -  reds
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Fair -Steel
Eyes: IKON Hope Eyes - Hazel
Eye Makeup 1: ~Blacklace Beauty~ Radiance Shadows Group Gift June12 (No longer Available)
Eye Makeup 2: ~Blacklace Beauty~ Eyeliner Pack
Lipstick: ~Blacklace Beauty~ Candy Lipsticks - ALL
Nails: By Snow - Fashionable Black Manicures
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female - High
Poses: PosESion

We were able to invite friends and family to sit in the audience and watch the show for graduation. I was so happy to have my mom and a few other friends there for support! One of my friends decided to take pictures during the show, and he posted them all to Flickr for me and whoever else wanted to see them. (Here's the link for the Flickr album https://www.flickr.com/photos/daneluvrbri/sets/72157650359807201) After we did the runway walk, we were brought back to the classroom for a little bit, heard from the teachers and a message from Marcus on modeling. We were told that we'd have results as soon as possible on who passed and who would be repeating 105. Of course I was completely nervous, waiting and I do NOT get along! Later that day though a notecard was sent out with the graduating class. I opened it up, and I was on the passing list! I squealed with joy! This link was sent out later with the official press release. http://missslorganization.com/miss-sl-academy-graduation-the-results/

A couple of days later, the diploma came! I was SO excited! I put the framed version over my fireplace in my house, and the texture version in my profile and sent it to all my friends squeaking with excitement. My boss Spooky was so proud she even put it out in her store for a while with balloons around. THAT made me feel good for sure! Below is the diploma image, isn't it pretty?!



Later on, we were contacted about being featured in a magazine with our graduation outfits. There were 2 different magazines featuring the graduates. ModelS Magazine ModelS Magazine Issue 22 And MISS SL Magazine MISS SL Magazine Issue 1 I'm so thrilled to be featured in both magazines! It's a great honor to me!

Well, I think this about wraps it up, and finishes my MISS SL Academy adventures! Stay tuned for more posts and adventures by me!

~~{@ VZ

I totally meant to have this done a long time ago, but it was a more complex outfit, so I had to think of a new way to do this post. One of the requirements we had to complete before graduation is a class on building and applying it to fashion. A few days after the class, we were sent a box filled with sculpts, meshes, etc. to build with, and told to style an outfit using at least one thing from the box. Well, of course the items we were given to work with were quite challenging to test us. I was playing around with different things, tried several things in different ways, til I finally found something I could work with. Inspiration struck! And my outfit turned into a kind of 'Dark Carnival wind-up doll' and looked FABULOUS in the end!


Dress: drbc - Slam Dance Dress - Obsidian Glint (past Gacha, no longer available)
Skirt: Building Assignment (NOT AVAILABLE)
Belt/Shoulder: Building Assignment - (BRV Sparkles Roses linked together) Red Sparkle Rose MP Link / Purple Passion Sparkle Rose MP Link
Gloves: PM Drew Gown PurpleMoon Mainstore
Stockings: BAX Ornament Leggings Fishnet BAX Mainstore
Shoes: Maitreya Gold - Zest Pumps Maitreya Mainstore
Jewelry: EarthStones Simply Put Onyx EarthStones Mainstore
Key: MW ilweran : Wind Up Silver (tinted a little darker) Marketplace Link
Hair: TRUTH Olinda TRUTH Mainstore
Eye Makeup: Layer 1 - League Classic Wing Eyeliner 3 League Mainstore
Layer 2 - R.icielli Grey Eyeliner Ricielli Makeup Marketplace Promotion Pack
Lipstick/Skin: League Erin Fair Steel - Lipstick 6 League Mainstore
Eyes: IKON Hope Hazel IKON Mainstore
Hands: Slink Casual SLINK Mainstore
Feet: Slink High SLINK Mainstore
Poses: PosESion PosESion Mainstore
I hope you've enjoyed this post and outfit as much as I did! Check back soon for my final installment of modeling school adventures!

~~{@ VZ

At the end of the 104 class, we were given 1 more assignment to practice a bit more in styling and posing. We were told to style and pose an outfit inspired by our favorite designer IRL. For this, I chose Ralph Lauren's Fall/Winter 2014 line. http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/ralph-lauren-fallwinter-2014-new-york-fashion-week/ I chose this line because I really loved the Fall casuals in it. Image below is what I came up with. *Smiles*


Top: :: PM :: Dresha Top in White Sequins MESH http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etherea/167/73/22
Skirt: SLC Mesh Pleated Skirt Joana plain black https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SLC-Mesh-Pleated-Skirt-Joana-black/4975170
Leggings: I made them with textures from library. (Not available for sale)
Shoes: Ingenue - Pickford Heels - Ebony http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lo%20Lo/209/89/23
Necklace: MG Moon Vine Lovers Heart Necklace - Long - Silver http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cynful%20and%20CnS/152/145/1003
Purse: =Zenith=Jewelry Leather Clutch http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//108/26/28
Ring: Krystal Precious Rose - Ring - Platinum http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serena%20Gardena/80/197/26
Hat/Hair: Exile::Falling For You http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/134/94/29
Hands: Slink Casual Hands http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//72/107/24
Feet: Slink Mid Feet http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//72/107/24
Skin: League Erin Fair http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Duende/69/140/41
Eye Makeup: L1 R.icielli - Black Glitter / L2 R.icielli - Gray Eyeliner https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Ricielli-Makeups-9-Eyeshadows-PROMOTION/3617627
Eyes: IKON Hope - Hazel http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501
Pose: *PosESioN* Barcelona 10 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201
As always, thanks for reading and check back soon for more!

~~{@ VZ

This assignment was extremely difficult for me, in fact, I think it is the hardest one I had to do. I was given a link with a picture of a girl wearing an outfit that was kind of androgynous, and told to become inspired by it and style an outfit. Here is where I misunderstood. I didn't realize I was meant to be inspired by the specific designer, which was COMME des GARCONS, and thought that I just needed an androgynous styling. Needless to say, I didn't do so well on this assignment, and I know that next time, if I'm unclear, I really should ask and make sure so I have no doubts. BUT the look I came up with 'did' end up kind of neat, and several people liked it. SO, below is a picture with a style card. *Smiles*



Shirt/Tie: :KR: Dominick Shirt - Forest http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Isle/82/102/23
Jeans: :KR: Jinxed Lowrise Jeans - Dark http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Isle/82/102/23
Shoes: GetDressed Sneakers 09. Brown https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/GetDressed-Sneakers-09-Brown/5741324
Pin in Tie: Krystal Precious Rose - Ring - Gold http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serena%20Gardena/80/197/26
Hat: *ARGRACE* Straw Fedora https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/ARGRACE-Straw-Fedora/3804025
Hair: >TRUTH< Paula -  dark browns (No longer available)
Eyes: IKON Hope Eyes - Hazel http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Medium -Steel http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Duende/69/140/41
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/72/107/24
Pose: Exposeur - Spring Singles 16 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mint%20Tulip/55/73/22
Thanks for reading!

~~{@ VZ