Elexor Matador Jewelry USED to be one of the best places to go for gorgeous high prim jewels. Today I was doing a round of shopping and was looking for a stunning modifiable choker, and thought of EMJ. I followed the LM I just recently got from the Jewelry Expo, and wound up on a large empty field, where the owner ([redacted former owner of EMJ]) was standing. I walked over to greet him:

• [15:58] Chloe Cantrell: hello there!
• [15:58] Chloe Cantrell: am i in the wrong place?
• [15:58] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: yes
• [15:58] Chloe Cantrell: your LM sent me here :)
• [15:59] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: do you see anything?
• [15:59] Chloe Cantrell: um
• [15:59] Chloe Cantrell: well obviously not
• [15:59] Chloe Cantrell: would it be too much trouble to give me the correct LM?
• [15:59] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: for what>
• [16:00] Chloe Cantrell: your store
• [16:00] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: I don't have a store.
• [16:00] Chloe Cantrell: EMJ jewelry
• [16:00] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: again, do you see a store?
• [16:00] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: its gone. I tore it down.
• [16:01] Chloe Cantrell: is there a reason you are being rude about it? seriously i think i am asking pretty nicely and to be honest i have blogged about your things
• [16:01] Chloe Cantrell: i mean, no need to offend people who have spent money with you
• [16:01] Chloe Cantrell: i didnt know you took down your store
• [16:03] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: Chloe. I don't care. There is no store here.
• [16:03] Chloe Cantrell: ok but you didnt need to be rude about saying so
• [16:03] Chloe Cantrell: talking down to someone being perfectly nice to you
• [16:04] Chloe Cantrell: "do you SEE anything here?"
• [16:04] Chloe Cantrell: "again do you SEE a store"
• [16:04] Chloe Cantrell: do you SEE a reason to be a jerk to someone who had no idea and obviously liked your items?
• [16:04] Chloe Cantrell: NO
• [16:04] Chloe Cantrell: "so sorry chloe, i shut it down..." or something would have been much more classy and polite. good day
• [16:04] [redacted former owner of EMJ]: Thanks, mom.
• [16:05] Chloe Cantrell: im not your mother, OR your child, another reason to not be RUDE
• [16:05] Chloe Cantrell: i did nothing to you
• [16:05] Chloe Cantrell: but support your business
• [16:06] Chloe Cantrell: im sure no one would take kindly to a stranger talking down to them for no reason

With an attitude like that, it's no wonder his business has shut down. Not only have I spent upwards of $1500L per item at his store, I have blogged about it as well, free of charge out of admiration for his work. But when you treat adoring customers like $#!T just because you can no longer make a pretty penny off of them, it is a HUGE turn off. If he reopens his shop, I will not be back. And I encourage you all to save your time and Linden for use elsewhere, with people who will appreciate those who admire their work and help pay their tier.

Shame on you!

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Winner of our contest "What keeps you coming back to SL?"... sorry for the delay but RL circumstances kept me from doing things with this contest the way I wanted to. Better late than never though, and I just LOVE this beautiful picture! Congratulations and enjoy your $1500L!



SL gives me the opportunity to find beauty in unexpected places, and to express myself visually using fashion, and my own tools. Aethetics are important to me and they gratify me. I am visual and I am here because they let me create, I keep coming back because of other's creations.

This picture keeps me coming back, and taking thousands more.

~Mocksoup Graves

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That contest I just posted got me thinking... and I just had to share this with you guys!

A few weeks ago I was wandering about and found my way to Carnal Knowledge, one of the many SL fetish hangouts. There was a nice group of people gathered and we were all chatting along to each other... not realizing for quite some time that there was someone else there with us who was not participating in the conversation. Sixy Graves, the owner, went over to investigate.

"Who put a camper in here?" she thought out loud, and we all came to see what she was talking about.

Turns out what we thought was an inanimate object, a camper someone had put in her club (though WHY someone would do that we just could not figure out!), was actually someone's AV. He was a sub who had apparently displeased his Mistress, and for punishment... well get this:

He was turned into a human toilet! He was paying out $20L per minute to pee into his mouth. Of course we all took a few turns, made a couple hundred lindens each... but when the boys tried to give it a go, the rig somehow rejected them.



Go figure.

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Snow Patrol: Chasing Cars



If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

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Leezu Baxter Designs will be releasing the following gorgeous new designs in time for the Kudos Fashion Show this Sunday...


Clouds of silk in delicate watercolours and a barely-there gilded bodice makes for a breathtaking vision of a dress. Reminiscent of nostalgic holidays in far away places, the floral accent for the hair completes this romantic, regal, captivating dress. The colour options alone put a scent in the air - Lilie, Orchid, Tulip and Rose.


Also new from LBD, the sexy Nightlove jacket combines satin velvet and sheer flexis to devastating effect. Beautifully paired with Nell in 4 new darker colours and wraped in shape- delicious!

And for all who missed it:


These items will be released after the Kudos Show! Sunday, October 12, 1pm
Click here for a lift!

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Click here for a direct flight!

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WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!
Out of 480 registered sites, the Clique proves it's the place to be!

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Part of what is interesting to me about Second Life is the sociological experiment that it really is. The longer you are in this world, the more challenges present themselves. You build relationships, you gain a reputation. You may have ex's of some sort, frenemies, neighbors you might not get along with. If you are in business you might get ripped off (my good friend Iota recently had some copybots steal from her)... But there is something to be said for sticking it out. There is something to be said for those who remain, who don't buckle to the pressure to disappear, leave SL, or move on to some alt that becomes your next shot at doing it all over again. As in RL, wherever you go, there you are. Better to stick with the life you've made for yourself, good and bad, and make changes to improve things rather than escape your escapism.

We turn to SL for a reprieve from our RL. But some people then make such a mess of their SL's (probably a reflection of their RL's...) that they have to escape their SL to another SL, or leave SL altogether. Or there is something that they are having to deal with that they would rather run from than face. Or they created a problem for themselves and the people around them and they can't see a way out. There are so many things that could be the cause of it... You can not run from yourself, people. The life that you have, your real lives, your second lives... how they are and what becomes of them is in your hands and every day that you open your eyes is an opportunity to do something different if you so choose. You can't run from it. You must either accept it or change it but it's always there in your hands to choose. And a clean slate will only result in the same picture you already see if you don't create change within yourself first.

I wouldn't be surprised if whoever was behind the alt's who brought copybots into Iota's shop are just as low brow and shady in RL. You can copy someone's work, try to imitate one's designs, whatever it is... but you can not take their ideas, their content, their talent, away. I bet the obnoxious neighbor in SL also complains in RL that his neighbor's tree limbs are over the property line. I wouldn't be surpised if those who deceive in some way in SL also do it in their RL's... it's the same soul behind the wheel. To these people I say: it's never ever too late to turn your life around. It isn't always easy, having integrity. Sometimes doing the wrong thing is so tempting, especially in a virtual world where in so many ways we are masked behind anonymity. But it shines through when you could be that way, but you decide not to be. Because you are just that kind of soul behind the wheel.

Forever Love,
Chloe

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I logged in today to a last minute invitation to view the new line by Scarlett Niven at a beautiful fashion show closing with the release of doves. The theme was black and white to best showcase the vivid colors she used. As you can see from the slideshow above, she had innovative designs and textures such as rocks and stone, animal prints, and florals. To check it out yourself in person click here for a lift!

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Only group members will be getting invited to this PRIVATE PARTY, so if you aren't in the Clique, get in where you fit in and then shoot me an IM for your invite. Group members don't need to do this, I'm delivering it right to your door!

My friend Jegor is throwing this event and the last party of his I went to was a blast! Don't miss this one!

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Impressione Announces the Opening of a New Art Exhibit Featuring the Works of four Yip at the KMADD Center for the Arts



In the tradition of showcasing the most creative, talented people of Second Life, KMADD welcomes four Yip to KMADD Center for the ARTS. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10th, at 3pm SLT, followed by Mitch Triellis (http://www.allanpetersen.cl) live from Chile singing famous old school jazz songs (Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin) on the KMADD City Plaza beginning at 4pm slt. Kirk, Maddox, and four may take a moment to drop by during the opening!

Building up to the Friday's gallery opening, four Yip was a guest on Sunday night's Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe, http://slcn.tv/tonight-live-paisley-beebe

four Yip is a shining star in 2D digital art. She is a master with graphic manipulation in Photoshop, where she turns snapshots of avatars she meets and creates realistic portraits that look like a combination of a painting and a photograph. Often whimsical, always evocative, Yip's work stands powerfully on its own. It opens wide the window to the soul of the player behind the avatar, picking up on clues of that person's personality from their style and appearance. Some may recognize Yip from her notable presence in the SL Flickr community, others from her tiny, quirky shop in which she "sells" everything for free from a propeller swing for four, to winged, stork-legged bird chairs to a Charlie Chaplin cinema package (moving background included).

The exhibit opens October 10th and is part of KMADD City's one year anniversary celebration running from October 9-12.

• Click to go to: KMADD Center for the Arts Location
• Click to go to: four Yip's shop location
• Click to go to: four Yip's Flickr
• Click to go to: New World Notes Interview with four Yip

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I found this cool maze featured on the Showcase tab of Search, and went to check it out. I won't say how long it took me to finish it. I honestly had to walk away a couple of times to calm down, lol... but I did eventually make it out of there! If you have some time to kill, alone or with a friend, it's a cute thing to check out. Click here for a lift!

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With so many new subscribers lately (YAY!) I wanted to just take a minute to remind everyone that if you read about any freebies, gifts, or treats from past articles that you may have missed out on, feel free to send me a note and let me know you would like either all of them (and I will drop you a box) or which ones specifically.

Forever Love,
Chloe

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We all remember the recent tiff that went down between Iota Ultsch and a certain German "fashion blogger"... winding up with said blogger on the receiving end of a swift stiletto to the tuchus on her way to the ban line. I guess that's what happens when you try to corner designers into giving you free stuff or else... The image posted here has done it's share of circulation, and the comments section went wild after Iota and I decided to make it a little contest to guess who the sheisty trashionista was. For the record, the contest lasted all of 10 minutes, so I guess when people read "Think German SL, think scammer, think inflated ego", they knew right off the bat who it was. Just for shits & giggles, the now infamous capture:



Why is this coming up again? Well, Iota being Iota, she just had to get the last word. Today she distributed to members of her Tres Jolie group, a gesture she made in Miss Nadja Baxter's honor. I don't know if I can do it justice but I'll try.

In her own voice, you hear Iota saying "Hey! ROADKILL! Smile for the camera!!!" as the words pop up on your screen. As you say "Hey! ROADKILL!", your Av will wave... and when you say "Smile for the camera!!!", you will gesture as if you were holding a camera, and you hear one flashing away.

No she didn't! Um, yes. She really did.

Gridlocked Clique group members will all be getting copies of this sure to be talked about gesture as well! So if you aren't in the Clique... get in where you fit in.

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Things were going really well for a while. No major drama, at least on my end. But if it's not one thing, lately, it's another. Today, it's this:



Dear Lindens,

I love you, I do. And I want this to work, so very bad. But it's not me, it's you. You can't seem to keep it together. I spend plenty of time with you, generously spoil you with more $L than I care to admit. I've even started this here blog in your honor. And what is the thank you I get? The appreciation? Faulty log in's, missing inventory, slow rezzing even though I have an insanely fast internet connection and a second generation MacBook Pro. Please, help me help you. What can we do to make things better? Come on, let's make this work!

Forever Love,
Chloe

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I just love Kittylicious, so you can imagine my excitement when I went to check out their new Mainstore location! It's probably about twice the size. There is a big main area where the clothing and accessories are, a hair shop, a tattoo shop, and a shoe store. Not only that, but they have added plenty of new merchandise, from skins to tops and shoes! If you are group member (which I am!) they have the most adorable pair of shoes as a gift to thank us for the support! Waiting for a friend to TP in? Lean up against the LUSH pink convertible. Definitely check it out and don't forget to get a new landmark for your inventory.

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((To view the entire True Life episode, click here!))


Chloe: When did you start on SL and how did you stumble upon it?
Keiko: My rez-day is 12/13/2005. A friend showed me the link to the Second Life website and raved about it. Humble beginnings, indeed!

Chloe: Tell us what you do here in SL...
Keiko: I am a live musician and part-time barista at Keiko's Cafe. Mostly a live musician.

Chloe: How did you get started with that?
Keiko: Ladies an gentlemen, take a seat and gather 'round for...

THE TALE OF KEIKO TAKAMURA

Keiko began as every other female resident avatar of Second Life starts out -- thin, with whoreish makeup and a lilac-colored top with L$200 to her name. Eventually, she got a makeover. After that mission was accomplished, she stumbled upon Multiverse Records where she saw a hefty, chainsmoking avatar named Derek Tones playing his guitar. She and the fat man became friends, and he showed her the ancient art of audio streaming.

She started playing regular shows, building up an in-world fanbase, and is currently immensely enjoying the positive reaction she gets from her crowds.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the screen was Amy Te, a native Californian who had a guitar in her hand and a song in her notebook for seven years. All she lacked was an audience. Now, with the support of her friends and family and other SL musicians, she plans on bringing her music to her real life (or "RL" as we refer to it in-game).

Chloe: What advice can you give to our readers who are also interested in becoming successful in your field? Were there mistakes you made that they can avoid? Something or things you did *right* that catapulted your success?
Keiko: If you want to be a live musician in SL, take advantages of the resources that are available now, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons. There's got to be a passion for music.

If you want to be a live musician in RL, then *I* need advice as much as you do!



Chloe: Approximately how much $L did it cost for you to start your business, and how long did it take for you to turn a profit?
Keiko: This isn't a business. Music is LOVE. <3 style="font-weight: bold;">Chloe: Tell us your favorite...

* * clothing designer/shop:
* Keiko: Amerie's Naughty and BP*
* * hangout spot:
* Keiko: I'm usually hanging around at Keiko's Cafe.
* * place for skins:
* Keiko: ROSEMAR and Gigi Couture
* * toy or gadget:
* Keiko: Kabuki Ewing makes these awesome animated freebies, like an animated broom or a tray of food that makes you trip and spill everything.
* * coolest/prettiest sim:
* Keiko: Straylight... and I have to send a shout-out to Hathian. (Columtreal College REPRESENT! WUT WUT!)
* * place for hair:
* Keiko: Gritty Kitty
* * AO:
* Keiko: Happy Dispatch
* * any other favorites you want to tell us about:
* Keiko: Insert Coin Arcade! They have all sorts of playable arcade games, and you can win tickets to redeem for prizes like... a SPIDER RING!

Chloe: Does your Avi look like the RL you? How is it the same? How is it different?
Keiko: I've always tried to make my AV as much like the RL me as possible. Down to the glasses and rice-belly. The only thing I'm jealous about with my AV is that her hair never gets messed up and she never, ever sweats.



Chloe: How do you feel about romantic relationships in SL? Have you had any of significance? Crossed over to RL at all? Horror stories?
Keiko: I married the guy I met in SL. How's that for significant? I had MTV call him my "boyfriend" on the True Life episode, but that's because we eloped and I didn't want my extended family getting confused. My mom knows, though, and has given us her blessing.

Chloe: Biggest jerk, liar, or psycho you have encountered so far? Do tell!
Keiko: There was this one chick who wanted to steal my man... she was pretty looney. I ended up writing a song about it, so at least the whole ordeal was fodder for my creativity.

Chloe: Do you have a residence here in SL? Do you rent or own?
Keiko: I rent a house with my BFFles, Meesha and Unhe. We call it the Cougar Den, because we're always on the prowl.

Chloe: Mind telling us what sim it's on?
Keiko: Flotsam Beach, where it's ALL at!

Chloe: Where did you get your house? Is it a prefab or did you have it built? If so by who? Mind sharing a pic?
Keiko: It's a Barnesworth Anubis prefab. Pretty swank. Three bedrooms upstairs, so we each get our own room.

Chloe: Tell us your 3 favorite movies:
Keiko:

• The Princess Bride
• Galaxy Quest
• Edward Scissorhands (or possibly The Little Mermaid).

Chloe: Favorite 3 songs on your playlist right now?
Keiko:

• Yeah Yeah Yeahs - The Sweets
• K'Naan - In The Beginning (Harold & Kumar Soundtrack)
• Marakesh - Zhdat (from the GTA4 soundtrack)

Chloe: We have all heard of drunk dialing... ever been drunk SL-ing?
Keiko: I was desperate one night to have a White Russian, but I was out of milk, so - and I am not proud of this - I mixed the Kaluha with Coffee-Mate and soy milk. And then I went back to my computer and told my friends, who were rightfully disgusted with me.

Chloe: Funniest thing you've seen so far:
Keiko: Two noob lesbians who were most likely both men trying to figure out their sex poseballs.

Chloe: Lamest pick-up line that's been tossed your way:
Keiko: "hi c2c sexy chat plz"

Chloe: To "Mute" or not to "Mute"? What makes you cut someone off like that?
Keiko: I only mute a person if they're obviously a griefer/spammer or if they've horribly offended me in some way. Most times, I forget who I've muted and take them off my muted list.

Chloe: Got anything coming up you want to plug? Any friends whose ventures you want to tell us about? If you have a blog, tell us the URL here!
Keiko:

• Myspace:
• http://www.myspace.com/keikotakamura
• Blog:
• http://keikotakamura.livejournal.com
• Site:
• http://www.keikotakamura.com

I'm in San Francisco, so if you're in the Bay Area, make sure to friend me and let me know, so I can keep you up to date on the RL shows!

Chloe: Go ahead and get the last word! Tell us anything you think we should know that I haven't asked... say anything you want, at all here!
Keiko: Don't ever agree to do a reality show, for serious. It's a pain in the ass.

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Nyla Cheeky has done it again with some great new designs for House of Nyla. If you aren't already in the know, House of Nyla is an in world expression of Nyla's RL designs. The textures and over all quality of her designs are above standard, worth every Linden!

This time, she is bringing us back to school with the most adorable school girl outfit I have seen in a long time! And we all know how much I love a good school girl outfit! But this one is not your every day, played out interpretation. Nyla add's a, well cheeky top hat, and cute-as-a-button blazer, with matching shoes.




For the naughty under the skirt, Nyla brings us yet another set of detailed and feminine lace lingerie!






Be sure to stop by, especially if you have never been! But for those who are long time lovers of her line, make sure to pick up these sure to be classic new pieces!

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You don’t just need a skin, what you NEED is a PERSONALITY!

We stand behind that statement here at LionSkins, and just to prove it, we’re giving YOU a chance to show us your personality. The rules are simple. Take your picture, professionally or just a snapshot, and send it to Olyvia Zenovka. You must be wearing your favorite LionSkin, and be IN the LionSkin Update Group. Yes, it’s just that SIMPLE.

Deadline for entries is September 20th at 11:59pm Second Life Time.
All submissions will be verified for LionSkins Update Group Membership
You can enter as many times as you want, but only one entry per skin!

Send your Picture along with the following information:
Your Name
Skin Name
Personality: Tell us what you’re about!
Title your picture LIONSKINS - Your Name

Top Prize will win the entire Suzana Line in one Tone! Take a good look around, that’s well over 70K linden in Skins!

Second Prize will receive their choice of 15 Skins

Third Prize Will win 7 of their choice of Skins.

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Gridlocked Clique has been around since May, and in only about 3 months has managed to become (as of this date and time) #1 for News!



To continue to show your overwhelming support, please click the button below and vote for Gridlocked Clique! And for those of you who have been coming back since May: thank you for making this blog the success it is slowly becoming!

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