HOPE FOR EMILIA

On May 20 2012 as  people lay sleeping in their beds a 4.1 foreshock rumbled through Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.   Less then 3 hours later a 6.1 earth quake ripped the region apart.  On May 29th another earthquake struck, a 5.9,  then again on the 3rd, the 4th, and the 6th of June.    The damage done can not be quantified in monetary means and the loss is not Italy's alone.  Thousands of people were left homeless, 100's  of historical structures completely destroyed, billions of dollars in impact on the economy, over 400 people injured and the saddest part is the deaths.  To be told that only 26 people died is false, it does not take into account the disease related and stress related deaths, not to mention those who died from hopelessness. The relentless onslaught of earth quakes in Italy reminds us that we are so fragile... that we need to cherish human life. The beauty of our Second Life is that we hold so many charity events and as citizens of this virtual world our hearts and hopes lay in the greater world.  Often when standing in a charity event I am in awe of our capacity for giving as I see people donate their talents, their time, and their money to such worthy causes.  It is so beautiful to see such generosity.  The Hope for Emilia event has brought together some very talented people to raise money and run the many functions happening from now till  August 9th.  Please remember that 100% of the chairty funds raised will be donated to the victims of this tragedy.  If you do nothing else go and give some Lindens, you will find boxes through out the sim to help you give to this charity.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Creative%20Virtual%20Worlds/75/104/1026

Miamai joined the Hope for Emilia event and provided 2 beautiful versions of the Emilia Gown for the charity vendors.  It is a gorgeous strapless, formal length ball gown with unique cut outs to show a hint of flesh.  I fell in love with the deep wine fabric offset with a delicate green flower pattern. How Monica layered the full flowing skirt to create a shimmer to the fabric as you move was truly inspired.  It comes in 6 colors but only the Wine and Red version are the Hope For Emilia gowns with 100 percent of proceeds going to help the people of the region. 

In selecting a hair to wear with it I picked Miamai's Yanne which is available at the hair fair right now.  This beautiful braided updo can easily transition from day to night, casual to formal and a portion of the sales are donated to Wigs for Kids.
 
At Collabra88  you can get the Shells & Pearls necklace and earrings by EarthStones.  This set is so delicate and romantic that it was the perfect companion to the dress. The attention to detail is amazing with pearls, shells, and metal accent shells.  You will feel as though Poseidon himself placed this set upon your skin.

I finished the look with the Mandala Pearl Rain Bracelets in Peach.

GOWN ~ Miamai_Emilia Wine Gown

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Creative%20Virtual%20Worlds/48/107/1027

JEWELRY ~ EarthStones Shells & Pearls Necklace and Earrings - Iridescent

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tails/88/211/2225

WEDDING RING ~ EarthStones Dark Alchemy Bridal Set

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EarthBound/165/137/22

BRACALETS ~ [MANDALA]Pearl rain season 2/ PEACH

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TEMPURA%20SOBA/92/114/23

HAIR ~ Miamai_Yanne Updo_Blonde

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hair%20Fair%20-%20Flower/216/137/22

SKIN ~ -Glam Affair-  Roza - Natural

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tails/88/211/2225

EYES ~ IKON Horizon Eyes v2 - Pale Glass

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38
NAILS ~ [:S&V:] Vanity Nails - Basic
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Avida/171/159/37
LASHES ~ Miamai_XGen Lashes_Lust
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amat/62/160/2001
EYECORNERS ~ MOJO
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MOJO/33/123/27

TROPICAL BEACHES

It is time to head to the beach and strip down to almost nothing.   Miamai recently introduced the 2012 swim wear line.  Every piece is wonderful and I love the mesh Monica has introduced with it.  I especially like the little mesh bows on the Bala Bikini I am wearing.  As usual her textures are amazing; this year she introduces the Bala(shown), Jennie, and Deanna bikinis; including 2 full mesh offerings, the Joule bikini and the Oula one piece.  Make sure to take a look at the Rita, Maba, and Andrea sunglasses. You can find the entire 2012 Swimwear Collection in Miamai's City Wear Section.  I love being barefoot and Slink has made the best mesh feet I have found so far.  Easy to color, and a nail hud that lets you match to your hearts desire makes these a must have for summer.  Just when I thought Slink couldn't do any better they offer a sandal add on for the mesh feet.  Yes I had to buy the fatpack to match all my Miamai summer fashions!

The sim Riot and I are on is dedicated to Hawaii and has on it the replica of the USS Arizona Memorial at Oahu.  When you cross the threshhold of the memorial it starts to name the sailors one by one in green text and gives you a moment of thought.  They give you the opportunity to throw a lei in remembrance of fallen US Navy Sailors.  It is a poignant reminder of that fatefull day that drug the United States into the war.  This eventually lead to the the bombing of Japan in an atomic attack that has to this day been unparalled.  I hope we on earth never see this type of destruction again.   

 

BIKINI ~ Miamai_Bala Blue

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amat/64/159/2002

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/19706

NECKLACE & EARINGS ~ [MANDALA]Onigiri

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TEMPURA%20SOBA/92/114/23

SHOES ~ Slink Ilena Sandals

FEET ~ Slink Womens Natural Barefeet

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanctum/87/104/23

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/14153

HAIR ~ ::Exile:: Primadonna:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/134/94/29

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/49982

SKIN ~ -Glam Affair- MIA

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/128/128/2

NAILS ~ [:S&V:] Vanity Nails - Basic

SUNGLASSES ~ [:S&V:] i-Shield Sunglasses No2

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Avida/171/159/37

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/49565

SIM ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oahu/181/12/24

 

To see what Riot is wearing please follow this link:

http://thefashionhax.blogspot.com/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

!!HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." - Declaration of Independence.



"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."  - Declaration of Independence.


Read it in full here:
http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/freedom/doi/text.html



HAIR~ /artilleri/ Trixie hair
EYES~ IKON Horizon Eyes
PANTS~ *MPD* Love Your Life Leggings
SHOES~ Similar Italian Footwear Scilla Shoes (Red)
EARRINGS~ [MANDALA]MILKY WAY2
SKIN~ -Glam Affair- Mia -CHIC2 Exclusive
LIPSTICK~ -Glam Affair - Leah Lipstick 21
FACE TATTOO~ ~Blacklace Beauty~ Star-Spangled Banner
CORSET ~ ~Blacklace~USO Girl: July TOSL Special
POSE~ Miamai_Model Pose_Yeah Yeah 04