Category: virtual worlds

Canimal wins a Kittie!

Canimal wins a Kittie!

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

Ok- this was ALWAYS going to be a tough one to call and I could have had about fifty nominees in this category, but I wittled it down to the stores that I have frequented most this year and have left a real impact on me. Each of the designers behind these labels are veritable artists in their particular fields; Baiastice and Nicky Ree produce some of the most sumptuous couture that you can find on the grid. Nicky uses a palette of devastating colours and textures that just dazzle with their sheer grandiosity, whereas Sissy Pessoa (Baiastice) uses her passion for Italian fashion to produce pieces that aren’t just clothing but artwork in their own right. Truth and Canimal on the other hand are very different designers aiming towards different markets, but are no less awe-inspiring in their approach to fashionable design. Truth produces stunning separates, but I’m totally in love with the awesome coats and jackets that she produces-fit for any virtual occasion with their excellent tailoring and colouration. Canimal on the other hand is legendary for the dazzling array of dresses, skirts, hoodies and a myriad of individual pieces that can be dressed up to great effect, or grunged down.

Canimal is a cult, nay, a lifestyle choice even – make no mistake about that, and it’s for that reason that I’m awarding her the Kittywitchin Fashion Award 2008.

Every single designer I’ve mentioned here are masters of their craft, all equally deserving of praise and recognition, but I feel that 2008 was Canimal’s year..and I can’t wait to see what 2009 has in store for us!

Poorly Kitty…

Poorly Kitty…

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…apologies for the delay on the awards, but I’m laid up in bed ill with a chest infection, so I’ll post them as and when I can..tense huh? I’m really fed up to be perfectly honest-please send noms and hugs.  Jez won’t even come near me in case he gets it!However, I’m pleased to announce another winner before I retire back to the confines of the duvet, armed with Lemsip and lozenges…..

And the winner of the ‘Best Hair Award’ is..

And the winner of the ‘Best Hair Award’ is..

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Changing your hair is one of the easiest ways to change your look in world. I LOVE hair and hair shopping, although I always tend towards wearing styles that share a common theme; bob-shapes and variations upon them. Kinda odd really, seeing as I have long flowing locks in real life and argue what constitues half an inch each each time I have my hair trimmed..much to my hairdresser’s chagrin! ( “That’s not an inch! It’s a foot!!”) The very first bob I ever purchased was ‘Patricia’ by ETD, and that has been my gold standard ever since..but you’d be amazed at how many variations on a theme there are:) It’s a wonderland of colours and styles and flexi-elements out there peeps! I discovered some absolute wonders at Hair Fair, and fell head over heels in love with creations by Magika and Truth ( In fact, ‘Nancy’ by Truth is probably my second fave bob of all time) Calla, the range created by the wonderful Tigerlily Koi, also implemented great changes during 2008 involving new hair textures and styles. Incidentally, on the odd occasion I want to wear my hair long I wear Calla, simple as..the textures and movement are beyond compare.

It’s been a tough one to call but I’ve decided to award this years Kittywitchin Hair Award to Elika Tiramasu, because ETD doesn’t disappoint with often classic and frequently quirky styling teamed with an innovative approach which always leaves me coming back for more…Congratulations Elika!

And the award for best skin goes to…..

And the award for best skin goes to…..

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how tough this category was to judge. For a start I’d wittled it down to three entries from an awesome field of contenders lurking in my inventory, and if I’m brutally honest I have no idea how I managed that. ( Look I didn’t include exemplary creators like PXL or Laqroki so can you see how tough it was for me?!) I don’t think there’s a more subjective item in Second Life than your skin..teamed with your shape it forms the very basis of your in-world identity and is of such HUGE importance that if you’re a serious SL’er you really do owe it to yourself to get the very best skin you can afford. Bearing all that in mind then I’ve preened and pouted wearing skins by all of the nominees and I can honestly say that look stunning in every single one..but there can be only one winner, and for the sheer wow factor that winner has to be…REDGRAVE. I’ve lived in Redgrave for a couple of months now, and not only did Emilia’s work turn me on to tanned skin (I know! Can you believe it?) The details and crafting on each make-up in her range basically leave me astounded each time I wear one. That said, Curio and Chai are also firm favourites that I frequently sport-especially the Curio ‘Luster’ series which is simply beautiful. Chai are a recent discovery and the shopping experience alone makes them one of the stand-out content creators in Second Life- individual, lockable changing rooms with working mirrors anyone? Superb…

But there can only be one winner, and congratulations to Emilia Redgrave on her achievement.